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What Will the Fitbit Look Like in 5 Years?

Consumer demand for activity trackers is rising, and companies in this space continue to innovate. However, looking ahead over the next five years, what can companies like Fitbit come up with to help consumers monitor their health? What will Fitbit's devices be able to in the future?

By Max Macaluso – Dec 15, 2013 at 3:00PM EST

Wearable technologies, such as activity trackers and Google Glass, have only recently hit the market, but the potential for these emerging products to disrupt the health-care industry is enormous. These devices may already seem advanced, but as sensor technology and big data processing continue to improve, products such as the Fitbit will undoubtedly evolve into more sophisticated devices that can track more aspects of human health.

To gain more insight into Fitbit's long-term vision and what activity trackers might look like in the future, our health-care team spoke with Amy McDonough, Fitbit's director of business development, at this year's mHealth Summit.

What Will the Fitbit Look Like in 5 Years?

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