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  • Wearables far more than 'strapping a smartphone to your wrist'

    Though some predictions around growth in the wearable tech market have been sobering, many fail to factor in the potential for wearables beyond fitness trackers and smartwatches. Fashion is now teaming up with tech to create smart fabrics and accessories in truly wearable designs that don't sacrifice functionality.

    Written by Bonnie Gardiner09 Sept. 15 10:49
  • St George CIO banks on ‘mobile only’

    St George Bank, viewed as the 'innovation hub' of Westpac, has adopted a 'mobile only' strategy, according to CIO Dhiren Kulkarni.

    Written by Adam Bender02 Dec. 14 09:00
  • Garmin gets in the wearables game, plays to its fitness followers

    Nike may be leaving the wearable device market, but Garmin's getting into the game with vivofit, a wristband with optional heart rate monitor aimed specifically at the runners, cyclists and swimmers Garmin already knows well.

    Written by Jen A. Miller07 May 14 22:48
  • Will the Internet of Things Become the Internet of Broken Things?

    Fifty billion devices will connect to the Internet in the next few years. It's up to vendors to make sure they do, in fact, connect to the Internet -- and provide reliable data, security and customer experience. Otherwise, analysts warn, the future may bring an Internet of Broken Things.

    Written by J.D. Sartain17 April 14 22:44
  • In Pictures: Best of CES 2014

    Here’s what grabbed our attention at the sprawling CES 2014 gadget show in Las Vegas

    Written by John Cox16 Jan. 14 09:08
  • How the 'modern man' will wear technology

    Forrester takes a page from da Vinci to paint an image of what the modern man will don in terms of wearable technology.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige11 Dec. 13 19:01
  • Mobile Tech's Bright Future Has a Dark Side

    Experts at the Open Mobile Summit discuss the future of mobility, some have a rosy view, some a darker perspective. Perhaps mobile innovation can make life easier, but what will it cost you in terms of privacy?

    Written by Tom Kaneshige13 Nov. 13 22:00
  • 10 Tips for Using Fitness Gadgets to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

    It's easy to gain weight during the holidays but tough to lose it. Over the years, that weight adds up. Here 10 fitness experts discuss how apps, wristbands, monitors and other technology can help you set and achieve fitness goals during the holiday season -- and far beyond.

    Written by James A. Martin12 Nov. 13 14:02
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