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WEARABLE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 13, 2016
The future is here: Wearable electronics go on display at Tokyo trade show
From glasses to wristbands and clothing, firms representing a variety of industries began showcasing their wearable electronic devices at a Tokyo trade show that kicked off Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 7, 2016
Smart underwear that measures health data developed
An upcoming trade fair in Tokyo will showcase wearable devices that include underwear that can measure the wearer's heart rate, calorie consumption and back straightness.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 5, 2015
Apple Watch coming to stores on June 26
Apple Inc. said it would start selling some models of its watch at retail stores this month, and also roll out the gadget in seven more countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 1, 2015
As sensors shrink in size, 'wearable' gadgets may fall out of sight
Forget "wearables." The next big thing in mobile devices is "disappearables."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / SEEN AT CEATEC
Oct 9, 2014
Toshiba Glass sets sights on less obtrusive wearable tech
Some companies, most famously Google Inc., are seeing the future of wearable tech in eyewear devices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 7, 2014
CEATEC kicks off with 4K TVs, wearable devices at the forefront
Japan's biggest consumer electronics and IT trade show kicked off Tuesday in Chiba Prefecture with major firms showing upcoming products and giving an insight into their current research and development. Technologies on display ranged from 4K televisions and fuel-cell and hydrogen technology to wearable devices and robots.

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