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Wearable tech worth $31.3 billion by 2020

16/12/2015
The wearable technology market is estimated to grow at 18% annually between 2015 and 2020, according to research firm MarketsandMarkets.

By 2020, it will be worth $31.3 billion, it said.

The wristwear segment is expected to dominate the market as brands follow Nike and Adidas’ lead to launch watches that monitor health.


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