For years, venture investors and entrepreneurs were all about software. Now, more and more money is flowing into hardware. Hardware startups have long taken a backseat to the glitz and fast track of software, which has been the path to success in Silicon Valley and tech circles elsewhere.
Five trends driving the hardware boom
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