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SenseOn tracks your heart rate with ‘clinical accuracy,’ Indiegogo campaign claims

Fitness trackers are gaining in popularity, but one of the main criticisms of the devices is that they're inaccurate. SenseOn, however, is aiming to change that.
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The Microsoft Band 2 finally supports Cortana on Android

Microsoft has updated the Band 2 to now support Cortana on Android devices, essentially allowing users to get notifications and search from the Band 2.
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The promise of 5G will fuel growth in video streaming and IoT devices, report claims

According to a recent report by Ericsson Mobility, there will be more connected Internet of Things devices than mobile devices by 2018.
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Forget counting steps: Reveal fitness tracker records stressors for autistic kids

Awake Labs has started an Indiegogo campaign for the Reveal, a fitness tracker aimed at tracking emotional triggers for autistic children.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs. iPhone 6S Plus: Which flagship is best?

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 6S Plus are two of the best smartphones of 2016. Both have their own set of perks, but which is better?
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OnePlus developed a smartwatch but scrapped plans to release it

OnePlus completed designs for a smartwatch, but in the end the company decided against releasing it to the public in order to remain more focused.
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Huawei is creating another Nexus smartphone, according to exec

According to a Huawei exec, the company is making a Nexus smartphone for the second year in a row. Huawei previously made the Nexus 6P.
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Fly with your drone in VR thanks to the Exo360’s five 4K cameras

Queen B Robotics has combined drones with virtual reality, coming up with a drone with five cameras, able to capture 360-degree video.
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Which is the best Netflix for books? Scribd vs. Kindle Unlimited vs. Bookmate

Ebooks have revolutionized how we read books, but where's the best place to get them? Here are three of our favorite subscription services for ebooks.
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A boatload of additional products are about to 'Work with Nest'

Nest has gained a slew of new partners to the Works with Nest program, including the likes of AT&T, SkyBell, LIFX, and more.
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Look out, Google Assistant! Siri could soon get a pretty significant upgrade

Apple isn't going to let Google have all the fun in the new generation of personal assistants -- the company is looking to implement VocalIQ into Siri.
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Google wants to make its next personal assistant more personable by giving it a childhood

It looks like Google Assistant is set to be a lot more personable than previous personal assistants -- in fact, Google is even giving it a childhood.
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Mophie cuts the cord with its first wireless charging iPhone 6S and Galaxy S7 cases

Looking to cut the charging cable? Mophie's latest charging case offers a backup battery and wireless charging, and it magnetically connects to its base.
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There isn't much support for the Senate's anti-encryption laws

While certain members of the Senate have pushed hard for anti-encryption laws, it seems as though those bills will not advance.
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Jawbone reportedly stops production of its fitness trackers

It looks like Jawbone is in a bit of trouble. According to recent reports, the company has ceased production of its fitness trackers.
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Google Photos is one year old — here’s what’s next for it

Google Photos has reached its one-year anniversary, and what a year it has been for the service. Photos, however, isn't done with development just yet.
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Samsung makes fitness a little more social in latest S Health update

Samsung has released yet another update to the S Health update, bringing a social aspect to the app with leaderboards.
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Patent troll VirnetX demands shutdown of Apple’s FaceTime and iMessage

A patent troll called VirnetX just won a $626 million patent dispute with Apple, however the company is now trying to have iMessage and FaceTime shut down.
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Say goodbye to ‘12345’: Microsoft is banning your lame passwords

Microsoft has had enough of your bad passwords, and is compiling a list of commonly used passwords that you'll no longer be able to use.
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Chinese startup Moxi Group could release the first flexible smartphone this year

The first bendable smartphone could become available later this year, with Moxi Group, a Chinese startup, set to release its device in China.
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Samsung says that it hasn’t given up on Android Wear just yet

Samsung has been working on its own wearables operating system, and it seems as though the company is completely done with Android Wear.
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iPhone builder Foxconn just replaced 60,000 employees with robots

Apple supplier Foxconn has replaced 60,000 factory employees in China with robot workers, according to a recent report.
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Samsung rolls into SID Display Week with a fully flexible smartphone screen

Samsung is hard at work on making displays more flexible than ever. Its latest innovation? A completely rollable smartphone screen.
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Moto G4 vs. Moto G4 Play vs. Moto G4 Plus — Which one is right for you?

We didn't just get one Moto G this year, we got three -- the Moto G4, the Moto G4 Plus, and the Moto G4 Play. But which one should you get?
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Pianist turns well-known ring tones into classical masterpieces

Ever wondered what the well-known Nokia ring tone would sound like as a classical masterpiece? A YouTuber has turned it into a piano masterpiece.
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Foursquare’s Marsbot knows where you want to eat before even you do

Foursquare has made its entrance into the bot game, launching a stand-alone chatbot called Marsbot, which is aimed at predicting where you'll want to eat.
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Google has officially discontinued the Nexus Player, its set-top box

The Android TV platform may be going strong, but the Nexus Player isn't -- in fact, as of Tuesday, the device has been discontinued.
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Alphabet exec Eric Schmidt uses an iPhone, but thinks the Galaxy S7 is better

Given his deep involvement with Google, it's somewhat of a surprise to hear that Alphabet's Eric Schmidt actually uses an iPhone -- and he's proud of it.
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Goodbye QWERTY! Wrio thinks it has the traditional mobile keyboard killer

The QWERY keyboard has served us well, but it's time to move on. So what's next? Wrio thinks it has the answer.
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CEO Tim Cook: No, Apple won’t launch a mobile network of its own

Rumors have popped up over the years of Apple considering becoming a mobile carrier, however CEO Tim Cook says that this won't actually happen
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You can buy accessories for your G5 on LG’s website

LG has finally made it possible to buy "Friends" for the G5 -- modules -- on its own website.
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Your search is over: Facebook lets you skip straight to the best part of live videos

Facebook is adding a new feature to live videos that will help you skip to the most interesting parts of a video that has already been broadcast.
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Lyft may soon let you book rides up to 24 hours in advance

Lyft is testing a feature that could finally let customers book rides in advance. The feature is currently only being tested by Lyft employees.
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Pebble says we’re ‘in for a treat’ — Will it be a new smartwatch?

Pebble seems to have a big announcement up its sleeve -- the company has begun counting down to a product reveal on its website.