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By Bob Greene, CNN Contributor

Updated 1444 GMT (2244 HKT) February 2, 2014

Big watch or tiny phone? The bulky 2.4-inch touchscreen <a href="http://www.neptunepine.com/" target="_blank">Neptune Pine</a> smart watch runs Android Jelly Bean and is a fully functioning phone. It will cost $335 to $395 when it's released in March.
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Wearable gadgets search for style – Big watch or tiny phone? The bulky 2.4-inch touchscreen Neptune Pine smart watch runs Android Jelly Bean and is a fully functioning phone. It will cost $335 to $395 when it's released in March.
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When 3D printers and wearable technology meet, people can make their own creative watch straps like this one spotted at the <a href="http://www.3dsystems.com/" target="_blank">3DSystems</a> booth at CES.
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3D printed personalization – When 3D printers and wearable technology meet, people can make their own creative watch straps like this one spotted at the 3DSystems booth at CES.
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The $130 <a href="http://cogitowatch.com/" target="_blank">Cogito Pop</a> smart watch takes a traditional watch look and adds minimalistic light-up notifications from a paired smartphone.
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Cogito Pop – The $130 Cogito Pop smart watch takes a traditional watch look and adds minimalistic light-up notifications from a paired smartphone.
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<a href="http://www.eziolifestyle.com/" target="_blank">Ezio</a> makes flashy costume-like jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets. They have small gems that light up to indicate incoming calls or messages.
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Ezio jewelry – Ezio makes flashy costume-like jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets. They have small gems that light up to indicate incoming calls or messages.
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<a href="http://www.eziolifestyle.com/" target="_blank">Ezio</a> also makes men's and women's smart watches that flash notifications from paired smartphones.
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Big pink watch – Ezio also makes men's and women's smart watches that flash notifications from paired smartphones.
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The $199 <a href="http://www.myfilip.com/" target="_blank">Filip</a> is a phone and location tracker for kids five to 11 years old.
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