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Apple confirms Watch OS update tweaks heart rate monitoring

Your Apple Watch taking heart rate readings less often is a feature of the latest system update, according to a support document on Apple's website.

Wearables News

May 31, 2015

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OnePlus chief confirms OnePlus 2 plans and release schedule

The OnePlus 2 smartphone won't be launching at tomorrow's scheduled event, but the mobile should be on sale within the next few months.

Mobile News

May 31, 2015

Mystery woman dumps $200K Apple-1 computer at recycling depot

A Silicon Valley recycling firm is trying to trace a woman who left behind a rare Apple-1 computer -- valued around $200K -- at their depot.

Computing News

May 31, 2015

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HomeKit devices finally arriving next week, according to reports

Apple's smart-home revolution has been a long time coming, but a new report says the first HomeKit-compatible devices are going to hit the market next week.

Smart Home News

May 30, 2015

Your Uber driver could soon know exactly where you are

Uber is making some changes to its privacy policies, and one of them gives it extra permissions to track your location. Convenient or creepy?

Mobile News

May 30, 2015

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Project Tango coming to smartphones thanks to Qualcomm

Project Tango could power the augmented and virtual-reality experiences of the future, and it's coming to a smartphone device before the end of the year.

Mobile News

May 30, 2015

Fitbit trackers prove the most popular, but the Apple Watch also appeals

Wearables News

May 25, 2015

Take a look at the new Google Photos app launching this week

Google is spinning its Photo app out of Google+ and adding some interesting new features. Check out a bunch of leaked screenshots from the new service.

Photography News

May 25, 2015

Apple has sold 2.5 million smartwatches, but demand has dipped

No one knows how many smartwatches Apple is selling, but data suggests sales have dipped after an initial surge of interest.

Wearables News

May 24, 2015

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This is the farthest anyone has ever gone on a hoverboard

A Canadian inventor has gone four times farther on a hoverboard than anyone ever has before.

Emerging Tech News

May 24, 2015

Android M rumored to include update guarantees for supported devices

Rumors to suggest Google is going to set official update and security patch windows for its mobile OS, starting with the roll out of Android M.

Mobile News

May 24, 2015

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Mozilla shifts gears: $25 phones out, Android apps in

Mozilla's plan for increasing the adoption of Firefox OS could include support for Android apps if their $25 smartphones don't gain traction.

Mobile News

May 23, 2015

Senate blocks USA Freedom Act on data collection reform

The USA Freedom Act breezed through the House of Representatives last week but has been stopped in its tracks at the Senate.

Computing News

May 23, 2015

One place you won’t find the Steve Jobs trailer: Apple’s site

Does Apple have something against the new Steve Jobs film? Whatever the reason, you can't find the movie trailer on the iTunes site.

Entertainment News

May 23, 2015

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This Breaking Bad remake shows the power of the GTA V movie editor

Whether you're a fan of Breaking Bad, GTA or the latest technology, this two-minute clip is a reminder of how powerful our computers and video games are.

Gaming News

May 17, 2015

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Is Huawei about to launch an Android competitor of its own?

Inside sources suggest that Huawei is going to follow the lead of Samsung and OnePlus by developing its own custom-made operating system.

Mobile News

May 17, 2015

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Banned security expert hacked into airplane systems, says the FBI

The FBI says Chris Roberts hacked into an aircraft network before he was detained by officials last month. Roberts says there's more to the story.

Computing News

May 17, 2015

Microsoft takes Windows 10 Mobile updates into its own hands

Microsoft has announced that it will be handling the Windows 10 update process on mobile devices this year instead of carriers.

Mobile News

May 16, 2015

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Google’s Buy buttons could make mobile shopping much easier

If reports are to be believed, shopping for and purchasing goods through Google on a mobile device is about to get a lot simpler thanks to Buy buttons

Mobile News

May 16, 2015

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Twin Peaks season 3 is back on, with David Lynch and more episodes

Director David Lynch is back on board for the upcoming Twin Peaks revival, and Showtime has already extended the series' run.

Audio / Video News

May 16, 2015

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Apple is planning an auto “intervention” says Fiat CEO

Is Apple really working on a self-driving electric vehicle of its own? It sounds more likely based on a comment from Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne.

Cars News

May 10, 2015

Brick Street View turns Google Maps into Lego

Put together by Swedish designer Einar Öberg, Brick Street View turns Google's Street View imagery into something much more blocky.

Emerging Tech News

May 10, 2015

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This clever hack turns an Android Wear device into an Apple Watch

Sixteen-year-old developer Corbin Davenport's latest smartwatch hacks: running Apple's 1987 OS on a Samsung Gear Live wearable.

Wearables News

May 10, 2015

We’re all buying more phablets than ever before

It's taken a while for the market to fully embrace them, but the latest research suggests phablets are enjoying a rapid rise in popularity.

Mobile News

May 9, 2015

Amazon’s drones will track you down using your smartphone

Thanks to a patent application, we know a little bit more about Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery program, including how these flying robots will find you.

Emerging Tech News

May 9, 2015

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Apple limiting free options on its upcoming streaming music service

We haven't had any official confirmation of a new music streaming app from Apple, but it sounds like there won't be much free material on offer.

Music News

May 9, 2015

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Google+ takes on Pinterest with Collections, a new sharing feature

What's next for Google+? According to a screenshot and tip given to DroidLife, the social network has a Pinterest-style Collections feature in the pipeline.

Mobile News

May 4, 2015

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Windows Media Center is finally killed off by Microsoft

Once a cutting-edge, innovative suite of tools, Windows Media Center has been overtaken by the competition, and it won't be available in Windows 10.

Computing News

May 3, 2015

Facebook might soon let you choose your favorite friends

Facebook could be testing a tweak that will allow you to pick the people and pages that you want to see more of in your News Feed.

Social Media News

May 3, 2015

I See Change uses your Instagram photos for science

The #iseechange campaign is about to extend across the U.S. You can contribute your own Instagram photos of unusual climate conditions to help the cause.

Social Media News

May 3, 2015

Nasty Boeing Dreamliner bug could shut down your plane in midair

Troubleshooting your code isn't easy, especially when trying to keep an aircraft running. Boeing is warning of a newly discovered bug in its 787 fleet.

Computing News

May 2, 2015