3-D Printing: To Believe or Not Believe the Hype

So, CES 2014 happened last week. Although I wasn't one of the 150,000 attendees in Las Vegas checking out the goods, I've enjoyed sifting through all the tweets and write-ups.

Wearable devices such as smartwatches and head-mounted displays have generated buzz on the show floor for years. But, as The Boston Globe pointed out, an air of renewed excitement permeated the aisles of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Why? Manufacturers believe the field is finally gaining traction with consumers, according to the article. Something to think about, especially if you're sitting on an idea similar to French company Netatmo's UV-sensing wristband (the wristband includes a "gemstone" that measures exposure to ultraviolet light, a cause of skin cancer).