Stephanie Baum: 4 things that are shaping the wearables market

1. Cognitive coaching - It’s not a stretch to imagine this technology being harnessed for markets beyond athletes
2. Internet of things - To integrate data from blood pressure cuffs and other devices is increasingly being adopted by device companies
3. Optoelectronics - Without a dependence on battery life, the use of wearables could be more productive
4. Smart Fabrics - Currently wearables tend to be associated with either sporty, rubber wristbands, but smartwatches and jewelry have shown that the form factor is becoming more diverse

Source: Med City News
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