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

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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Qualcomm Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)