Irish among biggest users as spread of smart devices surges in EU

Irish people are among the biggest users of new technology in the EU, especially when it comes to TV watching, the data for 2022 show.

There has been a surge in the use of smart devices such as fitness wearables and headsets in the EU, with Irish people among the most enthusiastic about embracing the ever-burgeoning technology.

According to figures from the European Commission's data analysis wing Eurostat, smart wearables are now used by more than a quarter of the EU's population, with 26% of people aged 16-74 using smartwatches, fitness bands, connected goggles or headsets, safety trackers, connected clothes or shoes and other internet-connected accessories.