Analyst warns of smartwatch 'double-edged sword'

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Forrester urges tech firms to ensure wearable apps add value and do not annoy customers

The popularity of smartwatches could be stunted by overzealous tech marketers bombarding customers with irrelevant information, according to Forrester. The analyst claims that while smartwatches...

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