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IT Home reported on November 10 that Qualcomm released a report last month (October 2026) surveying more than 12,000 wearable device users and prospective buyers across 6 markets worldwide. It found that AI agents are becoming the next key selling point for wearables.
Citing a blog post, IT Home reported that Personal AI has moved from concept to everyday use and become a foundational part of the wearable experience. Nearly 60% of wearable device users use AI every week, and more than 70% of smart glasses users say they use AI frequently.
The survey found that consumers expect more than another smartwatch or pair of earphones: they envision an “Ecosystem of You” in which devices are linked by a personalized AI agent and work together.
In this vision, devices such as watches, earphones, smart glasses and smart rings continuously sense speech, movement, biometric characteristics and environmental information, while AI proactively understands users’ needs, schedules tasks and provides services such as translation and health support.
The data also show that about 65% to 70% of respondents expressed strong interest in a smart wearable ecosystem powered by personalized AI; about 70% want AI to manage devices, apps and daily affairs through natural voice interaction; and nearly half are interested in real-time translation and AI that understands their schedules and habits and takes action automatically.
However, privacy and security remain crucial to widespread adoption. Nearly 60% of consumers want wearable data to remain private or require authorization before it is shared. Qualcomm believes that on-device AI can process sensitive information locally and is an important way to build user trust.
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The Rise of Personal AI
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