Description: According to technology research and advisory firm Gartner, wearable tech will out weigh smart watches in market demand by 2016.

Source: TechVibes

Date: March 13, 2015

At least in terms of hype, wearable technology hit the mainstream on Monday. But that doesn’t mean the smartwatch is going to be anything other than a novelty. Now, it’s probably not going to go the way of Google Glass. Certainly, the Pebble Time Kickstarter campaign has proven that there is a market for these devices. Read More

Questions for discussion:

1. Have you considered owning a smartwatch? How would you feel about owning some smart apparel?

2. Other than athletes, what other types of markets may be interested in wearable tech?