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Peach is the new social media messaging app everyone’s talking about

On Friday, a new social network took social media by storm, and the world was introduced to Peach, a messaging app created by Vine founder, Dom Hofmann.
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The FCC says that American Internet access still really stinks

If you've complained about your Internet (or lack thereof) in the United States this past year, you're not alone -- the FCC agrees with you
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Grindr is going to livestream the J.W. Anderson fashion show on Sunday

Grindr plans to live stream Jonathan Anderson's Sunday show in London's Fashion Week.
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No you’re not crazy — praying mantises are actually wearing tiny 3D glasses

If you thought you'd seen it all, think again. Praying mantises are now wearing 3D glasses, and as most great things are, it's all in the name of science.
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Google and Apple are vying to livestream the NFL’s London games

The NFL will be livestreaming all three games slated to take place in London this upcoming season, and Apple and Google are in the running to host.
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Get a massage by putting on your sweatshirt with the AiraWear

The AiraWear a massage built into a sweatshirt, promising to combine "the benefits of massage devices, pressure jackets, and posture correction braces."
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You can now read ProPublica on the Dark Web

On Wednesday, ProPublica became the first to launch a version of its own site on the other side, perhaps shedding some light on the Dark Web.
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John Legere defends Binge On in a Twitter rant against the EFF

John Legere isn't one to mince words, and yesterday, he set Twitter a-twitter with a rant against the EFF that included some choice vocabulary.
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Audi wants you to drive healthy with the Audi Fit Driver

As you drive from Point A to Point B, you can still keep track of your fitness levels, and it's all thanks to the Audi Fit Driver.
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Harness the energy of the sun for your phone or tablet with NRG’s Sunbook

To reduce your carbon footprint, consider two new consumer solar power products from American energy company NRG, who debuted the Sunbook 7 and Sunbook 14.
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Bad news, college students: Pizza boxes contain toxic chemicals

Certain chemicals currently used to repel oil and water in pizza boxes should also repel you. The FDA says your pizza box could be making you sick.
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MIT researchers may have figured out how to harness human motion to generate electricity

An MIT team details how it developed a "novel class of mechanical energy harvesters via stress–voltage coupling in electrochemically alloyed electrodes."
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Indiegogo just launched a new 'Enterprise Crowfunding' platform for large corporations

Indiegogo today launched a new offering called "Enterprise Crowdfunding," leveraging Indiegogo's "vast audience of early adopters, entrepreneurs, & makers."
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American fears highlighted following hacker-driven Ukrainian power outage

American utility companies have been alerted after a Ukrainian power outage in late December was confirmed to be the result of a cyber attack.
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Smart stickers may change the way we study our bodies, from skin to skeleton

Now, when you're justifying your new ink, consider suggesting a "smart tattoo," the latest trend to emerge in wearables.
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Get Stacked’s new audio solutions and get rid of all your wires for the iPhone

Meet the Audio Dock and Boost Speaker, two new solutions designed for use alongside the Stack Pack
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Misfit introduces its Specter Wireless In-Ear Headphones

Misfit is introducing its Specter Wireless In-Ear Headphones, which promise to deliver “functionality beyond the wrist.”
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The Hypnos hoodie lets you nap anywhere with its built-in pillow

The Hypnos hoodie has a pillow built in to the hood, and is perfect for "creatives, travelers, commuters and anybody who has a moment to take a rest."
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Thanks to composite materials, personal submarines are more common than ever

With the DeepFlight Dragon, you can brave the depths of the ocean and discover new landscapes 150 feet below the surface.
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Flir’s new Scout TK is a pocket-sized thermal camera with range over a football field

If you want to catch a nocturnal predator in action, you're going to have to see like one. And with the FLIR Scout TK, you may be able to do just that.
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Brian Krebs exposes major flaws in PayPal’s security system

Brian Krebs discovered that his PayPal account was compromised due to what he claimed was a lack of authentication and security protocols on PayPal's end.
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Mira’s new smart jewelry combines tech and high fashion

Giving a whole new meaning to the concept of an “accessory,” Mira and its line of smart jewelry has taken both the tech and the fashion world by storm.
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You don’t need pills for motion and morning sickness anymore — just ReliefBand

ReliefBand Technologies has just unveiled its brand new ReliefBand at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
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The Misfit Ray is the wearable you’ll want to wear

Misfit introduces the all new Misfit Ray Fitness and Sleep Monitor, which promises relief from the monotony of design in the market.
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Drive better with the new Garmin Drive product line

If getting directions from your GPS just isn't enough anymore, you may want to consider looking into the new Garmin Drive product line.
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Haier introduces a new solid state wine cooler at CES

At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Haier is demonstrating its new alternative cooling system for wine cellars.
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These headphones from Kuaiwear give you an Olympic athlete as a trainer

Unlike any other fitness wearable you’ve ever seen, the Kuai headphones integrate live voice coaching from Olympic athletes.
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Revolar is a wearable panic button made for women, but usable by everyone

A wearable tech startup based in Colorado has created a personal panic button that empowers women to take control of their safety.
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Healbe has released its new body manager wearable, the GoBe 1.2

The new and improved GoBe 1.2 just may be the most comprehensive look at your body you'll ever get from your wrist.
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GM just joined forces with Lyft in a major way

General Motors just invested $500 million in Lyft, and they're going to create an "integrated network of on-demand autonomous vehicles in the U.S."
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Weekly Rewind: AT&T kills contracts, a deep space habitat, and $100 3D printers

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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Using Snapchat, this dad has been turning his baby into a superhero

Graphic designer Costeur transforms his adorable little son from a human child into a superhero, a comic book character, and much more via Snapchat.
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Tesla Model S bursts into flames while super charging in Norway

At a SuperCharger station in Norway yesterday, the Model S burst into flames mid-charge, leaving the vehicle completely incinerated.

Control a drone just using the movement of your hand — as long as you’re wearing an Apple Watch

Thanks to a new algorithm from the researchers at PVD+, you can now control lights and even a drone via an Apple Watch and simple hand gestures.