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Swap bands in a flash with Google’s Mode for Android Wear

Google is out with new bands for Android Wear watches. The bands, from Hadley Roma, use a snap-and-go technology that make switching them easy and quick.
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Gmail for Android now supports Exchange accounts for everyone

Now, adding Microsoft Exchange accounts in Gmail isn't restricted to a handful of devices. Google has enabled support for all Android devices.
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Five Android Nougat problems and how to deal with them

Android Nougat has been available for some time on Nexus and Pixel devices, but for all the new features it brings, you'll also encounte come a few bugs.
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Lingohop wants to make language learning personal, relevant to you

Lingohop is a new language-learning platform that launched on Kickstarter. It works through four-minute lessons based on topics you choose.
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As you wish: 5 on-demand startups deliver what you want, when you want it

On-demand services are on the rise these days. At Tech Day in New York, we discovered some of the coolest Uber-like services that will soon become apps.
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Microsoft's curvy Word Flow keyboard makes it easier to type

Microsoft has finally launched its popular Windows Phone keyboard, Word Flow, on iOS.
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Chase Bank’s Android app lets you log in with a tap of the finger

Chase Bank has added fingerprint authentication support for Android 6.0 and higher devices, making it easier to log in.
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Friends in high places: Apple backers now include ex-national security officials

Former NSA and CIA directors, along with various other former officials have backed Apple in the encryption war.
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A new bill will force companies to place a backdoor in their devices to undermine their own encryption

The Feinstein-Burr anti-encryption bill, also known as the Compliance with Court Orders Act of 2016, has surfaced. Here's everything you need to know.
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Download these five awesome new apps for iOS and Android

Another week has gone by, but it brought us a handful of new apps to try. Download these five great apps of the week.
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Microsoft and Google call a truce with an agreement to end regulatory disputes

Microsoft and Google have decided to compete with their products, rather than regulatory complaints. They'll no longer look to regulators for solutions.
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How much did the FBI pay to hack the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone? ‘A lot’

FBI Director James Comey let loose that the bureau paid more than the amount he will make in the remainder of his term. That's more than $1.3 million.
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Amazon brings color and more storage to its $50 Fire tablet

You can now get Amazon's $50 Fire tablet in magenta, tangerine, and blue, as well as the standard black. There's also now a 16GB variant of the tablet.
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Google Chrome hits 1 billion monthly active mobile users

Google Chrome released its 50th update recently, and to celebrate, the company has published an infographic with stats on the popular web browser.
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U.K. Investigatory Powers Bill, like Feinstein-Burr, is also anti-encryption

U.K. lawmakers have been debating the Investigatory Powers Bill since last November, and it has now been confirmed that it is anti-encryption.
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The hacked San Bernardino shooter's iPhone doesn't reveal any ISIS ties

U.S. law enforcement say no evidence of ISIS ties have been found in the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.

Conceptor Soul time tracker shows how much time you’re spending with friends

Meet the Concepter Soul, a new wearable heralded as the world's first time-tracking platform for your social interactions. It's now available on Indiegogo.
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Apple complies with 80 percent of U.S. data requests, but most are about lost iPhones

Law enforcement in the U.S. made 4,000 device requests between July 1 and December 31 last year, for 16,148 devices. Apple complied with 80 percent of them.
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Apple refused to hand over its source code to China

China has requested Apple's source code within the last two years, and Apple refused. The news came from a hearing Apple and the FBI testified in today.
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Google’s Camera app gets an Android N makeover with slow-mo video and more

Google has added features like slow motion capture from the Android N camera to the Google Camera app in the Play Store.
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Google Analytics gets a facelift, lets you share reports

Google Analytics just got a visual overhaul, bringing it up to speed with Material Design guidelines.
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Google confirms Android N supports pressure-sensitive displays

Google has confirmed that Android N will support pressure-sensitive displays, which pairs well with the new launcher shortcut feature.
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Viber flicks on encryption, adds Hidden Chats feature

Viber's more than 711 million users can now enjoy encrypted messaging, safe from third-party snooping.
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NYPD sides with FBI in the war against unbreakable encryption

The New York Police Department wants legislation that would weaken encryption, which would allow access into criminal's phones.
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Your favorite podcasts are now streaming on Google Play Music

Google Play Music Podcasts has finally launched, and there's 20 titles sitting in the Top Charts. The update is rolling out on the Web and on Android today.
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Apple: Government fails to show that assistance is ‘necessary’

Apple has responded to a Justice Department letter which said that it needed the Cupertino company's help in unlocking an iPhone in a New York case.
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BlackBerry CEO addresses story that Canadian police have its global encryption key

BlackBerry CEO John Chen writes the company has stood by "lawful access principles," after a report revealed the company assisted Canadian police.
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Download these five apps of the week

Every week we hunt for apps through the various app stores to find you something new -- take a look at this weeks top five.
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Reservations for its eatery are sold out, but Google is giving away free donuts in NYC

Google is teasing its translation app through food, by opening a pop-up eatery for four days in New York City, Too bad reservations are already sold out.
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Canadian police have had BlackBerry’s global encryption key since 2010

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have had BlackBerry's Global Encryption Key since 2010, an investigation found.
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FBI hasn’t found anything useful on San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone yet

The FBI is still analyzing the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone 5, but nothing of value has come up yet.
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California bill forcing companies to unlock devices has been abandoned

A California bill that would have imposed $2,500 fines on companies that refused to decrypt devices to allow access into phones has been defeated.
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Amazon’s Kindle Oasis is the lightest and most luxurious ebook reader yet

The Kindle Oasis may not be waterproof, but it is lighter, smaller, and has a brighter screen. It's also one of the most expensive Kindle to date.
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Google Calendar wants to help you make time for yourself for a change

Keep putting off your reminders to go to the gym? Google wants to help nudge you to work on your directions with a new Goals feature in Google Calendar.