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Gear Up On IoT: GPS For Your Parked Car + Cows And Their Wearables

Nearly half of all U.S. households — 43 percent — wired with broadband, plan to buy a smart home device in 2016, according to a report from IoT research firm, Parks Associates. But then, you probably already have one — or may find one under your tree this year.

From the article "Gear Up On IoT: GPS For Your Parked Car + Cows And Their Wearables" by Lauren Barack.

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