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Add to that longer work hours, the ubiquitous food temptations, and raising a family as a single parent, in my case, and holding fast to a workout routine can feel like trying to give a cat a bath.

Each year, the ever-expanding world of technology ebbs and flows between brilliant to 'meh' reactions from consumers. Sometimes the latest technology becomes more flash than functional with a hefty price tag attached. While it may be too early to know which 2016 tech trends will stick for years to come, 2016 will undoubtedly provide the foundation for technology to evolve into an exciting and connected lifestyle between man and machine. But like all trends, until these new gadgets reach the market, it can be difficult to know what's hype and what's in our more immediate (or likely) future.

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