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Wearables face a coolness crisis as data privacy fears mount

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Wearable tech is losing its appeal due to growing concerns over surveillance capitalism and data misuse. The industry must prioritize user privacy and transparent data practices to regain trust. Without change, wearables risk becoming symbols of exploitation rather than innovation.

Meridian48 take
The article rightly flags a trust problem, but wearables' utility in health tracking may still outweigh privacy fears if companies act decisively.
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