Wearables could trigger a consumer tech-spending spree


  • TECH
  • Friday, 01 May 2015

THE APPLE WATCH EFFECT: Consumers are finally getting excited about wearable technology.

The latest data from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) suggests the US public's confidence in the economy and willingness to splash out on new devices may have been piqued by smartwatches. 

Despite the hype surrounding the device category, wearables other than fitness trackers have failed to get anyone other than tech journalists truly excited. 

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