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Consumer Lifestyle

SXSWi 2015: Soft Tech

Rigid technologies are being superseded by soft alternatives that meld liquid components and tactile concepts with emotional intelligence, according to speakers at this year's SXSW Interactive.

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31 Mar 2015
BY: Hayley Ard & Shannon Davenport
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