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wipowerband for apple watch news

The cool band will make the Apple Watch’s one day battery last for two days

The Wipowerband is a strap that aims to double your Apple Watch battery life. The band is relatively inexpensive, and charges via lightning cable.
Wearables News
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This rescue dog is finally going to walk on four legs again thanks to 3D printing

This is Rylee, and she is a Great Pyrenees who sadly lost one of her paws in an accident. However, thanks to some kind and clever people, she is going to get a prosthetic made up, all thanks to a 3D printer.
Emerging Tech News
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This is how Samsung’s trying to sell the Galaxy S6 on Apple Watch launch day

Today's not all about the Apple Watch, Samsung has also put the Galaxy S6 on sale, and to promote it the company has released a cringy, campy ad featuring new Late Late Show host James Corden.
Mobile News
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Apple Watch pre-orders prove popular, delivery dates slip to June and beyond

The Apple Watch is up for pre-order, and within hours, delivery dates have slipped beyond the April 24 release date and into May, June, and if you want the expensive Edition model, as far as August.
Wearables Apple
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Apple’s ‘appointment only’ Watch strategy is elitist, annoying, and brilliant

Apple won't be selling the Apple Watch in its retail stores to any old passer-by; you'll need an appointment to try one out. It's a brave strategy that could just mean the difference between failure and success for the new wearable.
Wearables News
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Google wants to remind you that Android Wear is just as personal as the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch's release is drawing closer, and Google is keen to remind us that Android Wear is equally, if not more, customizable than the new Apple wearable. It boasts there are now 1,000 watch faces for download, and many straps to buy.
Wearables News
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How stolen data sold to a bald guy landed AT&T with record-breaking $25 million FCC fine

AT&T has been hit with a $25 million fine, the largest ever handed out by the FCC, over a lengthy data breach which took place last year, during which data related to 280,000 customers was illegally accessed.
Phones Mobile
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This is what LG’s using to make a spectacular camera for the G4 smartphone

LG Innotek, a division of the company that produces components, has revealed am f/1.8 aperture, 16-megapixel camera, and an 8-megapixel module for the LG G4 smartphone, that's set to be revealed later this month.
Phones Android
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Watch this man propose to his girlfriend with a VR headset

See how this man used a Google Cardboard virtual reality headset to help make an amazing, and very memorable, marriage proposal. The whole event was captured on video, and shared for the world to enjoy.
Mobile News
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Alcatel’s $150 Watch is up for preorder — weird software, gorgeous design, and all

Alcatel has announced the Watch smartwatch. It has a budget price tag, attractive looks, and a handy charging system, but the user experience isn't comparable to Android Wear smartwatches.
Wearables Reviews
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If you really must, it’s possible to buy a strap to fix your tablet to a selfie stick

Using a tablet to take pictures when you're out and about is almost as annoying as a line of selfie sticks blocking the way. Now, there's an accessory to attach a tablet to a selfie stick.
Tablets Mobile
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See LG’s cute, goggly-eyed AKA smartphones say hello in fun new videos

LG thinks our phones should have a personality, and has released the LG AKA smartphone to prove it. The phone can be customized using special cases, which gives the device its own personality, and set of cute goggly eyes.
Phones Android
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The HTC One E9+ is better than the One M9, except when it isn’t

HTC has quietly revealed the One E9 Plus, a slightly confusing blend of Desire-style body and M9-beating screen technology. Currently, it has only been announced for China, and may be the first in a series of new HTC phones coming in the near future.
Phones Android
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Musical glitterati back Jay Z’s Spotify rival on Twitter with #Tidal4All

Big-name musical stars on Twitter are backing #Tidal4All, a trending topic designed to promote Jay Z's newly relaunching Tidal music service, which costs $20 per month for lossless audio streaming.
Phones Mobile
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Apple Watch Edition too expensive? How about this cool limited edition smartwatch instead

This is the Olio Model One, a smartwatch ready to turn the heads of those who feel the regular Apple Watch isn't quite exclusive enough, but can't stretch to the outrageous Watch Edition prices.
Wearables News
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LG’s Urbane LTE is the coolest standalone smartwatch in town, but it’s super expensive

LG has announced another new smartwatch. This time it's a variation on the Watch Urbane, and it has a built-in LTE modem, ready to make and receive calls. However, it doesn't run Android Wear, but WebOS instead.
Wearables News
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BT Mobile launches in the UK, with special discounts for its broadband subscribers

BT has launched its own mobile network, named BT Mobile, after it purchased the EE network.
Phones Mobile
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Motorola president says Moto X 2015 is on schedule, but Moto tablets aren’t planned

Motorola President Rick Osterloh has said the company is sticking to an annual refresh of its Moto X range, meaning we should see a 2015 version arrive around September. However, anyone hoping for a Moto tablet is going to be disappointed.
Tablets Android
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Better deal? You can buy 10 of these Sports Watches for the price of 1 Apple Watch

The Sports Watch is the first smartwatch from electronics manufacturer Hannspree, and it costs a tenth of an Apple Watch. No, it's not as flash, but it could help introduce more people to the world of wearable tech.
Wearables News
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Xiaomi turns five, may announce first smartwatch and new smartphone to celebrate

Chinese smartphone and electronics firm Xiaomi turns five years old in April, and to celebrate, it will hold a special event on March 31, where a variety of new products are likely to be revealed.
Wearables Android
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Feel the vibration! How a buzz on your wrist could change smartwatches

Those annoying rumbling alerts we get from our smartwatches or smartphones, better known as haptic feedback, could be a lot more informative, fun, and interactive; but manufacturers aren't exploiting what's possible.
Mobile Features
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Conan O’Brien introduces the new, $260 Apple Pocket Watch

Forget the Apple Watch, Conan O'Brien has come up with the Apple Pocket Watch, which costs a lot less than the real one. Just don't buy it.
Wearables News
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Gucci and Will.i.am free you from your phone with this flashy new smartband

Musician and tech entrepreneur Will.i.am has teamed up with Gucci Timepieces to make a smartband, which will apparently see fashion and high-tech wearables converge in one, standalone device.
Wearables News
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Forget flagship phones, Microsoft’s back with the $70 Lumia 430

Microsoft's racing to the bottom with the Lumia range, and has announced the Lumia 430, a $70 smartphone with a surprisingly decent specification, making us wonder why it bothered to launch its sister phones at all.
Phones Mobile
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It’s alive! OnePlus’s OxygenOS will launch on or just before March 27

Smartphone manufacturer OnePlus won't be using CyanogenMod much longer, and has announced OxygenOS, its own custom version of Android destined for its current and future phone range.
Phones Android
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Best of both worlds: This mechanical watch has a cool transparent OLED screen

The Kairos smartwatch combines a traditional mechanical movement with a cool transparent OLED screen.
Wearables News
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Xiaomi’s going to make Windows Phones, just not in the way you may expect

Microsoft gave Xiaomi a custom version of Windows 10 to send to users, who can install it on their Android phones for testing.
Phones Mobile
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The Microsoft Band goes on sale in the UK on April 15

To prove it's just as concerned about your health as the competition, Microsoft launched the Microsoft Band and the Health app and platform last year. It has now announced the Band will be sold in the UK, along with other outlets in the U.S..
Wearables News
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This humble smartwatch wants to become the center of your wireless mobile universe

Neptune introduced the Neptune Suite, an entire family of mobile devices controlled by the new Neptune Hub smartwatch.
Wearables News
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Microsoft blinded me for an hour, turned my ears into eyes, and blew my mind

Microsoft's working on a clever piece of wearable tech that's designed to help blind people navigate around cities, and open up the world around them.
Wearables Features
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Disco Dog is the ideal coat to embarrass your canine pal

Dogs can look really cute in their little winter coats, but what about when you want your canine friend to standout from the crowd? That's when you'll want Disco Dog, a coat covered in flashing LED lights controlled using an app on your phone.
Emerging Tech News
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What’s next for the smart home? A reason to buy one would be nice

At the IoT World Forum, smart home and IoT experts admitted there's no one compelling reason why people should shell out big bucks for a connected home before there's a clear direction where they're headed.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Father watches new son’s birth with Samsung’s Gear VR virtual reality headset

Samsung has used the virtual reality world created by the Gear VR headset (and a lot of other cool tech) to make it possible for a father to be present at the birth of his son, despite being 2,500 miles away at the time.
Wearables News
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This drone-shot caving video is so awe-inspiring, it’ll give you chills

In the hands of talented photographers, drones can help produce some stunning aerial footage -- something proven by this incredible video taken at the Hang Son Doong caves in Vietnam.
Photography News
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Are you a snob or an idiot? The Apple Watch lets you choose!

The Apple Watch is expensive no matter which model you choose, but that's not going to stop owners of the cheapest model looking, well, cheap. It's all part of Apple's masterplan to bring back the old days of brand snobbery.
Wearables News
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At last, there’s a way to turn your useless dog into a smartphone

Dogs may be man's best friend, but they are relatively useless otherwise. This clever dog collar has GPS and can even house a SIM card, turning your dumb dog into a smart dog. Yes, it is possible to make calls.
Wearables News
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The new Moto E with 4G LTE costs just $100 at Verizon, Sprint, and other prepaid carriers

Motorola has launched an updated version of the budget Moto E smartphone. It comes with 4G LTE connectivity, a Snapdragon processor, a larger screen, and even a basic selfie cam. It's yours for just $150.
Phones Android
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These smartglasses could be worn by NASA astronauts on their way to Mars

NASA is investigating the possibility of issuing astronauts on missions to Mars and to meteors with smartglasses, and it has whittled the competing devices down to one, final option.
Wearables News
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