Global shipments of wearable bands surged past 50 million units in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 13 percent year-on-year rise, according to new industry data by Omdia. This strong performance comes amid growing consumer interest in health, fitness, and enhanced wearable functionality. The
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Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.

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