The worldwide wearables market reached a new all-time high as shipments reached 33.9 million units in the fourth quarter, growing 16.9% year-over-year. Shipments for the year grew 25% as new vendors entered the market and previous champions refreshed their product lineups. The year came to a close with 102.4 million devices shipped, according to data from IDC. Ear-worn devices (hearables) surpassed 1% of all shipments for the first time in a quarter, and sensor-laden clothing accounted for more than 1 % of the entire market in 2016.
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