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Marketplace Tech for Monday, January 13, 2014
Jan 13, 2014

Marketplace Tech for Monday, January 13, 2014

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There's already been a lot of talk about the growth in wearable technology in 2014. But a lot of that technology seems designed for the male sex. Still, there are glimmers of diversity on the way. The San Francisco company Fitbit, which has become one of the more popular makers of wearable fitness trackers, just announced a new partnership with women's fashion designer Tory Burch.

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Designing technology for women

Jan 13, 2014
Wearable technology is primarily designed with men in mind. But the tides may be shifting.

When Apple and Google get into your car

Jan 13, 2014
At the Detroit Auto Show, it's clear that cars are becoming the biggest mobile device we own.

There’s already been a lot of talk about the growth in wearable technology in 2014. But a lot of that technology seems designed for the male sex. Still, there are glimmers of diversity on the way. The San Francisco company Fitbit, which has become one of the more popular makers of wearable fitness trackers, just announced a new partnership with women’s fashion designer Tory Burch.

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