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You'll Never Guess: 14 Times Growth Projected In The Next 4 Years

When you see a stat like that, you get more attentive than ever.

"By 2018, over 250 million smart wearables will be in use – 14 times more than in 2013, according to CCS Insight's new global forecast. Over half (135 million) of these will be shipped in 2018 alone. Wrist-worn devices will account for 87 per cent of wearables shipped in 2018, comprising 68 million smartwatches and 50 million smart bands with no screen or with a minimal, one-line display." (Source)

14 times growth in the next 4 years. Wow.

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