WATCH: Wearable Tech Is About To Get Personal

WATCH: Wearable Tech Is About To Get Personal
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You already know wearable tech is going to be huge. But do you know the next next big thing? Here's a hint: it's all about you.

From headgear to skin patches to smart clothes and much more, the health and wellness segment of wearable technology is tipped to boom. And as technology advances, diagnostics and monitoring capabilities will advance right alongside.

For fitness buffs, popular devices like the Nike FuelBand, Fitbit and Jawbone Up help track daily activity. But there's still room for a brand to really break through with consumers.

When the eagles eyes at 9to5Mac heard that Apple's still-rumored iWatch now has experts in sensor design and fitness on its team, it got people wondering: is Apple looking to be a major player in this field?

Watch the latest episode of The Content Brief from Freshwire for more on the rise of wearable medical tech.

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