The wearable technology market is set to grow by nearly 50% in 2016, according to research firm IDC. Among the most popular wearable devices: fitness trackers. Made by companies like Fitbit and Jawbone, fitness trackers monitor metrics like your heartbeat, number of steps taken and sleep quality.
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