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IFA 2016: Personal Electronics

Wearables supporting outdoor adventurers stood out at IFA this year – from voice-activated cameras to rugged smartwatches. Other highlights included adaptable and multipurpose products for on-the-move digital nomads, and interface innovations offering more natural ways to interact with devices.

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16 Sep 2016
BY: Kate Johnson
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