The next big wearable hit could emerge at the Computex trade show in Taipei next week, and any attempt to steal the device off the show floor could be thwarted by Internet of Things security devices expected to be on display.

Once a mecca for PCs, the trade show is becoming a go-to destination for smaller technology companies looking to cash in on the wearable and IoT gold rush. Smart wristwear, glasses, clothing, headgear and more are expected to dot the show floor, as the Apple Watch inspires many look-alike products and accessories.

Major companies like Asus and Acer are also expected to announce new wearables and PCs at Computex, which is Asia’s largest technology trade show. The show, however, will be dominated by little-known Asian companies that are gaining increasing influence in the consumer electronics industry. In recent years, such companies have helped drive down prices of mobile devices, and they could do the same for wearables.

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