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January 13, 2014

Ex-Apple engineer designs desk that nudges you when it's time to stand up

By PETER SVENSSON
AP Technology Writer

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The Stir Kinetic desk costs $3,890. One day, your fitness tracking gadget could tell your desk to ease up if you’ve already had a tough workout that morning.

LAS VEGAS — Sitting down all day is bad for you, or so doctors say. There's been a burst of interest in standing desks, but they're not that easy to use, and it's hard to motivate sitters to stand.


 
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