Wearable payment technology in the form of gloves is being trialled by Barclaycard this Christmas at some of the UK’s 300,000 contactless locations. Following a survey of 2,000 respondents, in which Barclaycard asked British shoppers – which wearable payment item would you like to see created? Gloves came out on top. Barclaycard is now using…
The Walt Disney Company has snapped up wearable technology in an effort to improve customer experience. MagicBand wearable devices that use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology are being used to engage further with visitors around parks and resorts. By wearing the bands visitors are automatically able to enter the Disney parks and hotel rooms, purchase…
The potential of wearable technology has recently been recognised by drugstore retailer Lloydspharmacy that is now selling wearable devices in store. The technology will be used as a means to support the customer with their healthcare needs while differentiating the company from its rivals. Its current devices include a watch and wristband that tracks the…