The race to rule the wearable gadget market
The first wave of wearable tech is already here: fitness devices like NikeFuel band have set the stage for a burgeoning business.
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The first wave of wearable tech is already here: fitness devices like NikeFuel band have set the stage for a burgeoning business.
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