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Save water, energy, and money with the Swon connected shower tracker

If you live in California or simply want to save water and money, the Swon connected shower head can track how much water you use during a shower.
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New Yahoo bots give you the news, a pet monkey in Facebook Messenger

Yahoo has launched a slew of new bots on Facebook Messenger, including News, Weather, and a bot that will simulate having a pet monkey.
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Samsung Gear Fit 2 vs Fitbit Blaze: Which tracker is the fittest?

There are a ton of fitness trackers out there, but two of the best known have to be the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and the Fitbit Blaze. But which is better?
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HTC brings the Desire 530 and its one-of-a-kind paint job stateside

HTC has announced that it's bringing the Desire 530 budget smartphone to the U.S. The device is available through both T-Mobile and Verizon.
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Goodbye, camera roll! Snapchat launches Memories, a way to search your past snaps

Snapchat may be known for its disappearing messages, however the social media app now wants you to save pictures, thanks to Memories, its latest feature.
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Suunto wants to make a dent in the sports-watch market with the Spartan Sport

Suunto is hoping to make a dent in the sports-watch market with the Spartan Sport, a fitness-tracking watch that has GPS and a sleek design.
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LG is preparing to build flexible POLED displays for cars

LG is planning to start building flexible POLED displays for cars, wearables, and more, according to recent reports.
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Catch ’em all! Pokémon Go is rolling out to Android and iOS right now

Surprise! Pokemon Go has begun rolling out to both Android and iOS in certain markets. While some can't access the game just yet, it should show up soon.
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Dyson’s 360 Eye vacuum is so complex you need a special engineer to set it up

Dyson is looking toward the future with the 360 Eye, a robotic vacuum cleaner. Only problem? It's so complex it requires an engineer to set it up.
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OnePlus is fixing the 3’s screen and RAM issues in a reviewer-first update

Reviews of the OnePlus 3 have so far been pretty good, but there have been some issues. Both the RAM and screen issues, however, will be fixed in an update.
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A perfect fitness match: Polar, TrainingPeaks join to help users reach endurance goals

If you're a Polar fitness tracker user training for an endurance event, you can now sync your Polar Flow data with TrainingPeaks.
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Apple rolls out second beta of MacOS Sierra, iOS 10, and WatchOS 3

Apple has rolled out the second beta of its three operating systems, bringing a number of new features and bug fixes.
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Forget the grown-ups! Here are the best wearables for kids

Seems like the adults are always the ones having fun with technology. Forget 'em! Here are some of the best smartwatches and fitness trackers for kids.
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Facebook's Messenger platform now has quick replies, video support and more

Hot on the heels of news that Messenger now has 11,000 bots, Facebook has added a slew of features to the platform, including ratings and quick replies.
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No English? No problem: Facebook can translate posts into different languages

Facebook is testing a new feature that will allow you to automatically translate posts, showing the translated versions to people who speak other languages.
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The tough get going: Which Samsung Galaxy Active phone is right for you?

Samsung has released the "Active" version of the Galaxy S7, which acts as a follow up to last year's Galaxy S6 Active. But how do the two devices compare?
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Google’s latest diversity report shows very slow progress

Google has released its latest diversity report, showing slow progress, but progress nonetheless.
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RIP Paper: Facebook shreds its experimental, redesigned app for iOS

Facebook is shutting down Paper, its experimental attempt at a redesign of the Facebook app, that emphasized news-reading and design.
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Watch the Rio Olympic games in stunning VR, but only if you have the right headset

This year, you can experience the Olympics a little differently than you have in the past -- in virtual reality. NBC will be streaming some events in VR.

Google Maps for Android finally lets you set multiple destinations

Google Maps for desktop has long let you set multiple destinations for your trip, however that feature is now finally rolling out to Android.
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Hidrate Spark review

There’s plenty of research proving that it’s important to drink far more water than you currently do, yet most people still struggle to work water into their day. Hidrate Spark hopes to change that.
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Snowfox Trackerphone aims to give kids independence, parents peace of mind

An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a phone/tracker that's touted as being the device that will safely give your kids their independence.
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Pillo is a ‘home health robot’ that seems too good to be true

Pillo is probably the coolest pill dispenser you've ever seen. A campaign has been started for the 'home health robot,' however it seems a little too good.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 vs S7 Active: How does the S7's rugged sibling stack up?

Samsung has released the Galaxy S7 in a variety of models, including the Galaxy S7 and S7 Active, a more rugged and durable smartphone. But which is better?
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Access your account with the snap of a photo thanks to LogMeOnce’s PhotoLogin

Securely logging in to an account shouldn't be hard. LogMeOnce has introduced PhotoLogin, which can help you access your account by taking a photo.
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Sundar Pichai was just hacked by the same group that hacked Mark Zuckerberg

Looks like no one is immune to being hacked -- not even Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who was hacked by the group who previously hacked Mark Zuckerberg.
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Google Earth just got a whole lot sharper thanks to the Landsat 8 satellite

Google has updated Google Earth with sharper and brighter images from the Landsat 8 satellite. The new images will also show in the satellite view of Maps.
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Google ups its classroom cred with Cast for Education and Quizzes

Google has launched a slew of new tools for education and teachers, including quizzes in Google Forms.
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Hands on: Epson BT-300

Epson thinks augmented reality is the future -- but the company is bringing it to the present. We tried out the BT-300 AR headset to see if it’s as good as Epson says.
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OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus X: Is the OnePlus 3 worth the extra dough?

The OnePlus 3 is surely capable, but how does it stack up against the OnePlus X? Check out our spec comparison for a look at the specs powering both phones.
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Lenovo Moto Z vs. Moto X Pure: Does Lenovo’s new flagship stand up to last year’s champ?

Lenovo has finally unveiled the Moto Z, one of the most anticipated Android phones of the year. But how does it compare to the Moto X Pure?
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Google makes it easier, quicker to get articles in Newsstand on Android, iOS

Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages are now available on Play Newsstand, allowing users to quickly and easily access articles without having to download.
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Google is building a live support app with screen casting for Nexus phones

Are you a first-time Nexus smartphone owner? Google is developing a live support app that uses screen casting to help Google experts show users what to do.
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RIP Thunderbolt Display: Apple discontinues its only monitor

Apple has discontinued its Thunderbolt Display, the only monitor that it currently offers. Rumors suggest that the company may replace it with a 5K display.