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First Michael Kors Wearable, a Smartwatch, To Hit Stores This Fall

Michael Kors announced its entry into the wearables market at Baselworld 2016 Thursday. The Michael Kors Access smartwatch will start at $395 and is geared to the fashion-focused consumer, said company CEO John Idol. Designer Michael Kors said in a…

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statement: “Why can’t tech accessories be chic and glamorous? You wear them every day.” Technology “should reflect your personal taste as much as anything else, but it should also give you access to all the experiences that you want,” Kors said. The Android Wear-powered watch is due in stores this fall, said the company. Features include interchangeable leather and silicone wristbands, social media updates and text and email alerts, app notifications, “smart help” from Google, fitness tracking and voice activation, said the company.