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Yahoo Mail’s latest feature makes it easy to keep up with the Winter Olympics

With Yahoo Mail's latest feature, keeping up with the 2018 Winter Olympics will be much easier. Available on desktop and its mobile app, you can access Winter Games coverage straight from your inbox.
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Unicode 11.0 is officially finalized, includes 157 new emojis for 2018

Unicode has officially announced the official Unicode 11.0 list for 2018, which includes 157 new emoji options coming later this year.
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iPhones are on the beat in the Big Apple as NYPD begins rollout of new devices

The New York City Police Department is now officially rolling out the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models to its police force.
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With Doctors Report, you can track which illnesses are common in your area

While the winter season brings the holidays, fun activities, and the occasional cozy snowfall, it also comes with the territory of catching a cold or virus far more easily. Doctors Report helps you track local health risks based on your location using real diagnostic data from doctors.
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Google’s slimmed-down YouTube Go app is coming to more than 130 countries

Google has announced that it is expanding YouTube Go, its lightweight YouTube app, to more than 130 countries.
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Misfit Vapor Review

The Misfit Vapor Android Wear smartwatch looks minimal on the wrist, and it’s packed with features to track your heart rate and daily exercise.
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Michael Kors’ new chatbot helps teach users more about its smartwatches

Centered around its Access smartwatch collection, Michael Kors has released its first-ever chatbot. Available for the Access Sofie on Facebook Messenger and Google Assistant, the bot can educate users on the watch's features and functionalities.
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T-Mobile calls on Verizon, AT&T to commit to renewable electricity

T-Mobile announced its plans to move to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2021. The "Un-carrier" is now committing $500,000 to a non-profit that's specifically dedicated to pushing clean energy initiatives. If AT&T and Verizon join in, T-Mobile will triple its total.
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Swedish agency says Natural Cycles contraceptive app investigation is ongoing

Earlier this month, the contraceptive app known as Natural Cycles was being blamed for 37 unwanted pregnancies. Natural Cycles issued a press release claiming the Swedish Medical Product Agency has closed all individual reports, but the MPA has confirmed the investigation is still ongoing.
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‘Die With Me’ app will help relieve your low-battery anxiety

This week, we have an app that will help ease the pain of your device reaching its temporary demise, a little bit easier. Using chat app "Die With Me," you can talk to strangers whose smartphones are also about to die.
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Fossil Q Venture review

The Fossil Q Venture Android Wear smartwatch for women may not be packed with features, but it looks stylish and is easy to use.
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Google begins testing Bulletin app that allows anyone to share hyperlocal news

Google is currently testing out a new lightweight app called Bulletin, that allows users to contribute hyperlocal stories about their community straight from a smartphone. Bulletin aims to give users a platform to easily post stories about what's happening around them.
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CNN is closing its doors on Beme, YouTube star Casey Neistat’s video company

YouTube star Casey Neistat's video-sharing app Beme, is officially shutting down. After CNN purchased the company for $25 million dollars in November 2016, both Neistat and his Beme co-founder are leaving. 
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Michael Kors adds new color options to its Access smartwatch collection

Last year, luxury watch brand Michael Kors launched its Access Sofie and the Access Grayson smartwatches. As part of its Spring 2018 collection, both models are officially available in new colors. 
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Skagen’s first touchscreen smartwatch is now available for purchase

At CES 2018, Skagen launched its first-ever touchscreen smartwatch. It's powered by Android Wear 2.0 and is officially available for purchase.
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A.I. email assistant Astro includes a built-in calendar feature in update

Astro has officially launched Astro 3.0 -- a new version of its email assistant app. Aside from a redesigned interface, the update brings a variety of new features such as a built-in calendar, an extended list of Astrobot commands, and more.
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Snapchat’s redesign lets you share public Stories outside of the app

As part of its redesign, Snapchat is launching a new feature that allows users to share some public stories with those who aren't on the app. You'll be able to send the content via email, text message, and other social media platforms for others to view via Snapchat's website.
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Michele Hybrid Smartwatch Review

The Michele Smart Hybrid Smartwatch brings luxury and comfort. But as we find in our review, you’ll want this smartwatch more for its aesthetics than its features.
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Report reveals the iPhone 8 outsold the flagship iPhone X in the U.S. during Q4

According to a report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and the iPhone X accounted for 61 percent of total U.S. iPhone sales in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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With Wehe, you can quickly detect net neutrality violations on your network

Using Wehe -- available for iOS and Android -- you can run tests to see if your network provider is giving different service to different applications that you use on your phone.
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U.S. lawmakers reportedly pressure AT&T to completely cut ties with Huawei

Sources claim U.S. lawmakers are urging AT&T to cut commercial ties with Huawei -- including 5G development -- due to security concerns.
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Find your doppelgänger from art history with Google’s Arts and Culture app

With the Google Arts and Culture app -- available for iOS and Android -- you can take a selfie and match with artwork that looks like you.
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Sony Digital Paper review

While the Sony Digital Paper tablet is easy and comfortable to use, its limited capabilities still come at an extremely high price for $700.
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Here is everything we know about the HTC U11 Eyes

HTC will reportedly be adding to its U11 lineup with the release of the HTC U11 Eyes. Here's everything we know about it.
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Samsung partners with NextRadio to unlock FM Chip in future devices

In partnership with NextRadio, Samsung will be unlocking the FM Chip in its upcoming smartphone models within the U.S. and Canada.
Skype

Microsoft and Signal team up to bring end-to-end encryption to Skype

Using Open Whisper System's Signal Protocol, Skype has released a preview of end-to-end encrypted "Private Conversations" to select users.
Misfit Path

The Misfit Path is Misfit’s smallest hybrid smartwatch yet

Misfit introduced its smallest hybrid smartwatch yet -- the Misfit Path. The device has smartwatch capabilities with a traditional watch face.
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Apple iOS 11.2.2 update offers a fix to the Spectre security vulnerability

Apple has officially released iOS 11.2.2 with security fixes that should help end the vulnerability of Spectre on iOS devices.
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Casio debuts fitness hybrid watch, solar-assisted GPS watch for outdoors

At CES 2018, Casio introduced two new hybrid smartwatches to its collection of timepieces, meant for fitness tracking and the outdoors.
Foreo UFO

Foreo calls for end of sheet masks with smartphone-controlled skin care device

Foreo's new UFO smart mask device can be controlled using your smartphone. The treatments combine LED light therapy, thermotherapy, and more. The device is now available for purchase via Foreo's website for $279. The Foreo Beauty Tech App is also available for download on iOS and Android.
L’Oréal UV Sense

L’Oréal’s new battery-free wearable fits on your thumbnail, measures UV exposure

L'Oréal's new battery-free wearable electronic sensor -- UV Sense -- is worn on the thumbnail and can measure your UV exposure.
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‘What the Forecast?!!’ is the honest weather app you didn’t think you needed

What the Forecast?!! is a weather app that greets you with a brutally honest description of how the weather really feels outside.
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Neutrogena and FitSkin’s new tools examine your skin with the help of an iPhone

Both the Neutrogena Skin360 app and SkinScanner will help identify which skin care products to use and the correct routine to implement.
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iPhone X beats Samsung’s Note 8 and 7 Edge in OLED display burn-in test

Korean tech site Cetizen tested the iPhone X against Samsung Galaxy devices to measure how long it takes to show burn-in effects.