Technology

Smart-Connected Pet Collars Market to Grow by USD 798.8 Million (2024-2028) Driven by Strong Owner-Pet Bonds, How AI is Transforming the Market – Technavio

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2 years ago

September 3, 2024

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI- The global smart-connected pet collars market size is estimated to grow by USD 798.8 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 11.3% during the forecast period. Strong bond between owners and pets is driving market growth, with a trend towards product launches in global smart-connected pet collars market. However, presence of network connectivity issues poses a challenge. Key market players include Barking Labs Corp., Dogtra Co., Eureka Technology Partners LLC, Findster Technologies SA, FitBark Inc., Garmin Ltd., Gibi Technologies Inc., Loc8tor Ltd., Mars Inc., Pawscout Inc., PetPace, Pitpatpet Ltd., Radio Systems Corp., RAWR Inc., SCOLLAR Inc., SGI Venture Ltd., Smart Tracking Technologies LLC, Tractive GmbH, UbiSight Technology LLC, and Wagz Inc..

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), Application (Dogs and Cats), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

Region Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Key companies profiled

Barking Labs Corp., Dogtra Co., Eureka Technology Partners LLC, Findster Technologies SA, FitBark Inc., Garmin Ltd., Gibi Technologies Inc., Loc8tor Ltd., Mars Inc., Pawscout Inc., PetPace, Pitpatpet Ltd., Radio Systems Corp., RAWR Inc., SCOLLAR Inc., SGI Venture Ltd., Smart Tracking Technologies LLC, Tractive GmbH, UbiSight Technology LLC, and Wagz Inc.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The smart-connected pet collars market is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing number of pet owners seeking advanced solutions for their furry friends. Vendors are capitalizing on this trend by introducing new and innovative products. In July 2021, Whistle launched the Whistle Switch Smart collar, offering pet owners real-time health and fitness monitoring in addition to location tracking. Halo Collar followed suit in July 2022 with a GPS-enabled dog collar that enables setting up a wireless fence via a smartphone app and tracking a dog’s whereabouts and exercise habits. These product launches expand consumer options and are anticipated to fuel the expansion of the global smart-connected pet collars market.

The Smart-Connected Pet Collars market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing expendable income and consumer consciousness towards pet care. These collars, equipped with sensors for tracking animal illnesses, are transforming into multi-purpose tools. New technology includes GPS trackers, temperature sensors, and buzzers for safe zones. Companies like Tractive and FitBark lead the market with their innovative devices. Customization and emotional attachment to pets are driving demand for these collars. Health features, such as training activity tracking and LED displays, provide valuable information and alerts to pet owners. Traditional collars are being replaced by these smart devices, utilizing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and smartphone connectivity. The market is expected to continue developing, offering pet owners peace of mind and improved pet care.

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Market Challenges

Smart-connected pet collars have gained popularity due to their advanced features, enabling pet owners to monitor their pets’ location and health in real-time. These collars primarily use 3G/4G connectivity for location tracking. However, some vendors offer Wi-Fi modems for location tracing without a network. While convenient, Wi-Fi routers have limitations, such as decreased bandwidth and limited availability for one user. SCOLLAR, a leading manufacturer, offers a Wi-Fi base station that turns off the GPS signal when the pet is within range, increasing battery life. Despite these advantages, challenges persist. Smart-connected pet collars require high-speed networks for effective location sharing, and network connectivity issues can cause device malfunctions. Additionally, poor signals can lead to heating issues, potentially impacting market growth during the forecast period.The Smart-Connected Pet Collar market is growing rapidly as more pet owners seek advanced solutions for monitoring their pets’ location, health, and training activities. Devices like PetPace, Scollar, Wagz, Whistle Labs, FitBark, and Radio Systems use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS technology to provide real-time information and alerts via smartphones. Traditional collars are becoming obsolete as these multi-purpose tools offer health features, pet control, and pet monitoring. Challenges for this market include the need for strong Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, ensuring compatibility with various smartphone models, and integrating various sensors and technologies into a compact device. Working individuals with hectic lifestyles and long working hours are the primary target audience, as they often struggle to provide adequate care for their dogs and cats. Organic growth strategies, such as patents and events, and inorganic growth strategies, such as partnerships and acquisitions, are being employed by key players to expand their market share. The pet wearable industry is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing spending power of pet owners and the importance of animal welfare. Smart-connected collars are transforming the way employed people manage their pets, offering peace of mind and convenience.

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Segment Overview

This smart-connected pet collars market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Distribution Channel1.1 Offline1.2 OnlineApplication 2.1 Dogs2.2 CatsGeography 3.1 North America3.2 Europe3.3 APAC3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 Offline- The Smart-Connected Pet Collars market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing consumer demand for advanced pet care solutions. These collars offer features such as real-time location tracking, health monitoring, and two-way communication. Major players in the industry are investing in research and development to introduce innovative products and expand their customer base. The market is expected to continue growing due to the rising trend of pet ownership and the convenience these collars provide to pet owners.

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Research Analysis

The Smart-Connected Pet Collars market is a rapidly growing segment in the pet wearable industry, leveraging technology to enhance pet care and ownership experience. These collars integrate devices such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS to provide real-time location tracking, training activity monitoring, and multi-purpose functionalities. Traditional collars have been upgraded to smart-connected versions, offering pet control, animal welfare, and organization benefits for pet owners. Employed pet owners with expendable income and a concern for their pet’s safety and wellbeing are driving the market’s organic growth. Events like pet shows and exhibitions serve as key platforms for showcasing these innovative collars. Patents and organizational collaborations are crucial in ensuring product uniqueness and market differentiation. Animal welfare organizations and veterinary clinics are increasingly employing smart-connected collars to monitor and manage animal illnesses using sensors. The pet control features ensure pets stay safe, while the training activity monitoring helps in maintaining their health and fitness. Overall, the market’s potential is vast, with the growing spending power of pet owners and the increasing popularity of pet wearables.

Market Research Overview

Smart-connected pet collars are innovative devices designed to enhance pet care and monitoring for pet owners with busy lifestyles. These collars use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology to connect with a smartphone app, allowing pet owners to track their pet’s location in real-time, monitor training activities, and receive alerts for important information. These multi-purpose tools go beyond traditional collars, offering health features such as temperature monitoring and buzzer alerts for safe zones. The pet wearable industry is experiencing organic growth strategies through study and development, with new technology and consumer consciousness driving demand. Smart-connected collars are becoming essential tools for working individuals with hectic lifestyles and hectic workplaces, providing peace of mind and ensuring the well-being of their pets. Dogs and cats are the primary beneficiaries of these smart devices, with companies like PetPace, Scollar, Wagz, Whistle Labs, FitBark, Radio Systems, and others leading the way. These collars offer pet health monitoring, animal welfare, and pet control features, making them indispensable for pet owners. The pet monitoring market is expected to grow significantly, with employed people spending more on their pets due to their emotional attachment and expendable income. Smart-connected collars are a promising area of growth, with companies investing in patents, events, and inorganic growth strategies to expand their reach and offer new features. These collars are customizable, allowing pet owners to personalize them to their pet’s unique needs and preferences. With GPS technology, pet owners can keep track of their pet’s location, ensuring their safety and security. Additionally, sensors can monitor pet actions, providing valuable insights into their health and well-being. Overall, smart-connected pet collars offer a range of benefits for pet owners and their pets, making them an essential tool for managing pet care in today’s hectic world.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

Distribution ChannelOfflineOnlineApplicationDogsCatsGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

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Luxor Expands LuxOS to MicroBT WhatsMiner, and MicroBT Intends for a Strategic Investment

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23 minutes ago

April 27, 2026

SEATTLE, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Luxor Technology Corporation (“Luxor”) announces the expansion of LuxOS firmware support to MicroBT WhatsMiner series miners, growing the LuxOS ecosystem. In addition, MicroBT, via its investment manager Inflection Technology Limited (“ITL”), has signed a term sheet to make a strategic investment into Luxor. Luxor has also committed to a US$100,000,000 purchase of MicroBT WhatsMiner hardware.

Luxor is working directly with a select group of mining partners to deploy and expand model support over time. With more than 300,000 Bitcoin mining machines already running LuxOS globally, Luxor brings to the WhatsMiner ecosystem the same enterprise-grade firmware infrastructure that large-scale mining operators rely on. MicroBT hardware represents a significant share of global Bitcoin mining capacity, and with this expansion, those operators now have access to flexible firmware features.

WhatsMiner fleets running LuxOS gain access to Power Targeting, Advanced Thermal Management, safe rapid curtailment, and faster ramp-up time — unlocking new capabilities beyond stock settings. Power Targeting delivers consistent, predictable performance across individual machines and makes infrastructure planning easier at scale. When shifting power targets, LuxOS completes the transition in 30-60 seconds while continuing to hash at higher hashrates — capturing additional hashrate. LuxOS also improves ramp-up time across curtailment events, reaching full capacity faster and reducing the unharvested hashrate lost every time machines cycle. Initial support spans select models in the M50 series. For the full list of supported models, visit docs.luxor.tech.

“We are excited to build on the MicroBT WhatsMiner platform. We are consistently impressed by their ability to execute with high-quality machines. Our clients have been asking for WhatsMiner firmware for years, and we have shipped a product that is going to help deliver significant profitability and usability benefits. We are also excited to welcome MicroBT as a strategic investor.”

— Lauren Lin, Head of Hardware and Software of Luxor

“Luxor has continued to be one of MicroBT’s trusted global partners. With their talented engineering team, we are excited they are building on top of the Whatsminer platform. We are happy to be taking a strategic position in Luxor and supporting their continued growth through this hardware partnership.”

— Dr.Yang, CEO and Co-Founder of MicroBT

Operators running LuxOS have access to Luxor’s full-stack mining experience: pool, hashrate derivatives, energy services, and Luxor Commander for fleet management — unified under a single platform. Commander includes Intelligent Miner, which keeps fleets running at peak profitability by continuously adjusting power settings based on real-time hashprice and energy prices.

Luxor is rolling out LuxOS for WhatsMiner in a phased approach, onboarding operations directly to ensure a high-quality deployment experience. Mining operations running WhatsMiner hardware can express interest in access at luxor.tech/contact.

About Luxor Technology Corporation

Luxor delivers hardware, software, and financial services that power the global compute and energy industry. Its product suite spans Bitcoin Mining Pools, ASIC Firmware, Hardware trading, Hashrate Derivatives, Energy services, a Miner Management software, Commander, and a bitcoin mining data platform, Hashrate Index.

If you are interested in contacting Luxor, please email sales@luxor.tech.

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Technology

GLN Connects to Vietnam’s National QR Network, Enabling Nationwide QR Payments

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1 hour ago

April 26, 2026

Direct access to Vietnam’s nationwide QR payment networkEnabling payments via partners’ home-market banking and fintech apps without currency exchange

SEOUL, South Korea, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GLN International has launched a nationwide QR payment service in Vietnam in partnership with NAPAS, marking its direct integration into the country’s national QR payment infrastructure.

The service was introduced at a launch ceremony on April 23 in Vietnam, attended by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), NAPAS, BIDV, and Hana Bank.

GLN leads the operation of the payment system connected to Vietnam’s national QR network and has driven its technical integration, as part of Hana Financial Group’s cross-border initiatives. Hana Bank participates as the only Korean financial institution designated as a settlement bank under SBV approval.

Vietnam’s payment infrastructure is built on the VietQR Global system operated by NAPAS, linking banks and merchants nationwide. Through this integration, GLN enables users of partner apps to access the network, expanding acceptance. The partnership is also expected to support inbound use cases, allowing Vietnamese users to make QR payments in Korea via their local apps.

The service is available across tourist destinations, including Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City, across everyday merchants. Payments can be made through GLN-connected partner applications, including major Korean fintech apps such as Toss, PurpleGLN, Hana OneQ, Hana Money, and Hana Card, without currency exchange. The service is expected to expand to platforms, including Naver Pay and KB Banking App.

Seok Lee, CEO of GLN, said, “This launch marks a significant step in connecting Korea and Vietnam through a unified QR payment infrastructure. By integrating with Vietnam’s national QR network, we enable a simple payment experience for travelers using the apps they already use in their home market, without currency exchange. We will continue to lead overseas payments and cash withdrawals without physical cards.”

Meanwhile, GLN, a subsidiary of Hana Bank under Hana Financial Group, provides QR payment and QR withdrawal services across 14 countries in Asia, including Vietnam, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos, and Japan, with access to more than 200 million QR merchants globally. The company is a leading cross-border payment infrastructure provider in Asia, connecting users and merchants across markets. It has also established partnerships with overseas financial platforms, including Moreta Pay (North America), DeCard App (Singapore), and Taishin Bank (Taiwan).

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VARON Celebrates 5 Years Supporting Easier Breathing for Customers Worldwide

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1 hour ago

April 26, 2026

NEW YORK, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VARON is celebrating a meaningful milestone, its 5th anniversary, and is taking this moment to thank customers around the world who have trusted its oxygen therapy solutions over the years. What started as a mission to make breathing support more accessible has grown into a global community of users relying on VARON’s advanced oxygen machines in their daily lives.

This anniversary is not just about the company’s growth, but about the people behind it—the individuals and families who have chosen VARON for comfort, independence, and peace of mind.

Five Years of Supporting Easier Breathing and Everyday Living

Over the past five years, VARON has focused on one simple idea: making oxygen therapy easier to use, easier to move with, and easier to trust. From home use to travel needs, the brand has continued improving its range of oxygen machines to support different lifestyles and health needs.

Today, VARON offers a full lineup that includes compact portable oxygen concentrator models and reliable at home oxygen concentrator systems designed for long-term use. Many users also prefer VARON’s lightweight oxygen concentrator options, which allow more freedom of movement without sacrificing performance.

“Our customers are at the center of everything we do,” VARON CEO shared in a message marking the anniversary. “We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us over the past five years. Every device we create is built with real people and real daily needs in mind.”

Designed for Real Life: Home and On-the-Go Oxygen Support

VARON’s oxygen solutions are designed to fit into everyday routines—whether at home, during travel, or while staying active.

At home users continue to rely on models like the Serene 5 Home Oxygen Concentrator, which delivers steady medical-grade oxygen with quiet operation and simple controls. The Serene 3 offers a compact option for those who want efficient oxygen support in a smaller footprint.

For users needing flexibility, the VH-2 Pro Home Oxygen Concentrator provides adjustable flow settings and added features like nebulization support, making it a practical choice for daily home use.

On the portable side, VARON continues to expand independence for users who need oxygen on the move. The VP-8G Ultra Portable Oxygen Concentrator stands out for its ultra-lightweight design at just 4.37 lbs, making it easy to carry while traveling or running errands. The VP-6 Continuous Portable Oxygen Concentrator and VP-2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator offer additional options with adjustable flow settings and dependable oxygen delivery.

Each portable oxygen concentrator is designed with user comfort in mind—lightweight, easy to operate, and built for mobility without stress.

A Simple Way to Say Thank You: Anniversary Discounts and Free Gifts

To celebrate its 5th year, VARON is launching a limited-time global appreciation event with special savings across its entire product range.

Customers can enjoy featured anniversary offers:

18% OFF sitewide across all oxygen machinesFree VARON gifts, including a $30 store gift card and extra nasal cannulas with every machine purchaseUp to 40% OFF selected featured productsAutomatic discounts applied at checkout—no codes needed

Customers can also save more with bundle options such as the VP-8G Super Bundle and extra battery packages for VP-6 and VP-2 models.

“These anniversary offers are our way of saying thank you,” VARON CEO shared. “We want to make it easier for more people to access reliable oxygen support at home and on the go.”

Looking Ahead with Customers at the Center

As VARON moves into its sixth year, the company remains focused on improving its oxygen therapy technology and expanding accessibility worldwide. Future development will continue to focus on making portable oxygen concentrator devices lighter, more efficient, and easier to use in everyday life.

The goal remains simple: to help more people breathe easier and live with greater confidence and independence.

About VARON

VARON is a trusted provider of oxygen therapy solutions, offering a wide range of at home oxygen concentrator systems, portable oxygen concentrator devices, and advanced oxygen machines designed for home, travel, and personal use. The company is committed to creating lightweight oxygen concentrator technology that supports comfort, mobility, and better quality of life.

For more information on VARON’s 5th anniversary offers and full product lineup, customers are encouraged to visit the official VARON website.

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