Qualcomm survey finds nearly 60% of wearable owners use AI weekly

By Public Technologies
  • Qualcomm surveyed 12,000 consumers across six markets, finding 65% to 70% strongly interested in wearable ecosystems powered by personalized AI agents.
  • The research suggests future wearable market growth will rely less on first-time buyers than existing users expanding into new device categories.
  • Nearly 60% of wearable owners use AI weekly; more than 70% of smart glasses owners use it regularly.
  • Nearly 60% of consumers want wearable data kept private or require approval before sharing, making user control critical to adoption.
  • Introducing Snapdragon as the ecosystem platform increased adoption interest among 77% of respondents; nearly 30% reported greater willingness to pay.


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