Research from Endeavour Partners is showing that one in 10 American adults own an activity tracker, half of them no longer use it. Similarly, one-third of American consumers who own smartwatches and other wearables stop using them within six months.
Does this mean that wearable tech is doomed before it has even gone mainstream in the rest of the world? Well, not really. Mashable in their latest Mobile Minute series looked at how wearable technology is empowering people in incredible ways. From helping the disabled navigate the world through haptic clothing, to letting them move wheelchairs and capture candid photos. Wearable tech is going to increase the quality of life for generations to come and here is how…