Smart watches are the latest must-have
gadget
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| Credit: Sony |
Worldwide, the market for smart watches has grown from 500,000 in 2013, to over 5
million by the end of 2014.These devices – which function as wearable computers
– are the most important new product category in consumer electronics since the
iPad.
Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung are among the firms launching
a variety of stylish, hi-tech watches, incorporating a myriad of new hardware
and software features to boost their appeal to consumers. Among the most
popular uses are in health and wellness monitoring, sports and fitness. The
market for traditional watches is being disrupted by the added functionality of
this new generation.*
Reference
http://www.canalys.com/static/press_release/2013/canalys-press-release-160713-over-5-million-smart-watches-ship-2014_0.pdf
Accessed 8th August 2013.
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