STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Human Cloud research projectexplores socio-economic impact of wearable tech
- A recent study shows devices can boost productivity and happiness
- Analysts predict this market will grow from $1.4bn in annual sales this year to $50bn by 2018
- Wearable technologies are in the midst of this blending into everyday lives
Editor's note: Dr Chris Brauer is a senior lecturer in the Institute of Management Studies and Founder of the Centre for Creative & Social Technologies(CAST) at Goldsmiths, University of London.Follow him on Twitter. "Thinking Business" focuses on the psychology of getting ahead in the workplace by exploring techniques to boost employee performance, increase creativity and productivity.
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