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Pay with your Pebble watch with the Pagare strap

Jealous of Apple Watch users paying with their watches? If you own a Pebble device, check out Pagaré. The strap lets you make contactless payments via NFC.
Wearables News
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Huawei brings the G8 to the U.S. and renames it the GX8

The budget-friendly G8 was launched globally in September of 2015, but you can now buy the U.S.-intended replica GX8 for $350.
Phones Android
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Pebble’s latest update lets you check your health stats with a split-second glance at your wrist

You can now set watchfaces with Pebble Health statistics, thanks to the latest update Pebble has pushed through to its operating system.
Wearables Mobile
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Mozilla to pull staff support for Firefox OS mobile after May

Mozilla announced it was ending development for Firefox OS at Mozlando in December, and the company sent an email to developers today confirming the news.
Mobile Web
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WaiveCar lets you rent an electric car, and it’s free for 2 hours

The new service lets you use the WaiveCar app to find an electric car, book it, drive it around for free for 2 hours, and drop it off at certain spots.
Phones Cars
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Fitbit’s Alta is a stylish band that offers the usual functions in a range of fashions

Fitbit launched a new fitness tracker today, gradually building its portfolio. The Fitbit Alta focuses more on design and customizable bands.
Wearables News
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Prepare for Puppy Bowl XII by ordering a puppy squad via Uber

Uber is offering its one-day Puppy on Demand service again this year, ahead of the upcoming Puppy Bowl XII.
Phones Mobile
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Google Chrome for iOS loses ‘Do Not Track’ feature

Google seems to have removed 'Do Not Track' in Chrome for iOS -- but the issue stems from Apple's constraints in its WKWebView API for third-party browsers.
Phones Apple
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Apple hopes to solidify its place in the classroom with acquisition of LearnSprout

Apple showcased a big focus on education with iOS 9.3, and the company's acquisition of education startup LearnSprout will help cement its place in schools.
Phones Apple
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Apple issues a recall on AC adapters due to a ‘rare’ shock risk

Apple has issued a recall for AC adapters in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, continental Europe, New Zealand, and South Korea, due to electrical shock risk.
Phones Apple
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You can now send GIFs in Tinder via Giphy

Giphy and Tinder are partnering up to bring GIF integration to the Tinder app. Now you can create closer bonds by sharing your true feelings through GIFs.
Phones Mobile
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Visa brings NFC to all the payment terminals at Levi’s Stadium ahead of Superbowl 50

If you've got tickets to Superbowl 50, note that you'll be able to use mobile payment services that use NFC like Apple Pay or Android Pay at Levi's Stadium.
Phones Business
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Labor union group accuses T-Mobile of 'deceptive' practices, files FCC complain

Labor union group Change to Win has filed a complaint with the FCC against T-Mobile, citing the company's "deceptive and unfair practices."
Phones Mobile
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You’ll soon be able to withdraw money from a Chase ATM with your phone

JPMorgan Chase has announced plans to upgrade its existing ATMs to allow customers to withdraw cash with their smartphones.
Phones Mobile
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Google gives presidential candidates a chance to respond during debates

As the final Republican debates begin at 7 pm ET on January 28, searching for "Fox News debate" on Google will give you a whole lot more information.
Phones Mobile
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Evolution Wear’s jacket can charge your phone and turn into a backpack

Evolution Wear's Winter Solstice jacket doubles as a backpack that has a solar panel on the back you can use to charge your smartphone.
Wearables News
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You can now use FiftyThree’s Pencil with Moleskine’s Journal app for iOS

Moleskine and FiftyThree have collaborated to make the Pencil stylus compatible with the Journal iOS app.
Phones Apple
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Inbox by Gmail’s quick answer cards give you results faster

Google's email client, Inbox by Gmail, just got an update that offers quick answer cards providing information you can search for immediately at a glance.
Phones Mobile
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Uber is using smartphone sensors to verify negative reviews

Uber is using smartphone sensors to make sure negative reviews left for its drivers can be supported with evidence.
Phones Mobile

Chelsea Handler's app will get you out of any unpleasant conversation

Featured in her documentary series Chelsea Does on Netflix, Chelsea Handler has published an app that will convincingly get you out of any situation.
Phones Mobile
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WhatsApp cozies up to Facebook: Beta app build offers to ‘improve my Facebook experience’

A new beta build of WhatsApp has an option that allows WhatsApp to share data with Facebook to "improve my Facebook experience."
Phones Android
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AT&T’s CEO says Congress, not Silicon Valley, should decide on encryption

At the World Economic Forum, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said Congress and the people, and not Silicon Valley, should decide on encryption.
Phones Mobile
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United Science’s eFit will 3D scan your ear to give you perfectly-sized earbuds

Everyone has differently-sized ears, so it can be hard to find a pair of decently-sized earbuds that fit -- that is, unless you 3D scan your ear.
Wearables News
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Brace for the storm with new data in Google's weather update

Google updated its weather search on the Google app for Android devices, bringing a whole lot of new data at a quick glance, with a pinch of color.
Phones Android
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Apple is accused of patent infringement arising from Siri functionality

Apple is facing a new lawsuit from Dot 23 Technologies, a non-practicing entity that claims the tech behind Siri has violated three of its patents.
Phones Apple
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HealthTap SOS brings real-time consultations in disaster scenarios

HealthTap SOS is a real-time service that offers 24/7 access to consultations and advice from top doctors in disaster scenarios.
Phones Health & Fitness
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You can now download iOS 9.2.1, which fixes bugs and offers security updates

Apple has released iOS 9.2.1 for supported devices. It's a rather minuscule update that brings bug fixes and security updates to the platform.
Phones Apple
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General Motors swoops in to harvest Sidecar’s carcass

In a deal that's reported to be less than $39 million, General Motors has reportedly bought assets and the IP of failed ride-sharing service, Sidecar.
Cars Car News
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Elliptic Labs wants to replace the proximity sensor on your phone with ultrasound

Elliptic Labs unveiled its Beauty ultrasound proximity sensor technology that will let you control your phone via hand gestures.
Phones Business
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Sprint to reportedly finalize cutting $1 billion through layoffs, moving cell towers

It's not looking good for Sprint. The carrier is reportedly ready to begin making layoffs, and will attempt to move its radio equipment.
Phones Mobile
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Feel is a mood bracelet that wants to make you happier

Mood rings have always been a gimmicky fad, but there might be a wearable on the way that can actually track your emotions -- and it doesn't change color.
Wearables News
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Pack a week's worth of clothes into this smart carry-on

Need a smart carry on? The Kickstarter campaign for the ProGo says you can fit a week's worth of clothes into this carry-on-sized bag.
Emerging Tech News
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Skype celebrates 10 years of video chat by adding free group calls to mobile devices

Skype launched its video calling feature in 2006 and has recorded nearly 2 trillion minutes in video calls.
Phones Mobile
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Bored during your commute? Uber wants to change that with entertainment for your ride

Uber just announced a tool for developers, Uber Trip Experiences. It'll basically allow third-party apps to provide you with content, ads, and reminders.
Phones Business
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CEO John Chen reiterates company’s commitment to Blackberry 10

Holding out for future devices running Blackberry's operating system? Don't hold your breath, as 2016 will only see more Android phones from the company.
Phones Mobile
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Apple is snapping up medical professionals

There are several job listings and recent hires that hint at a health-related product or service Apple could be working toward.
Phones Mobile
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You can now use Visa Checkout for online purchases at Walmart and Starbucks

Visa announced that Walmart, Starbucks, NFL Shop, and a few other retailers support its online checkout tool, Visa Checkout.
Phones Business
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Add the White House on Snapchat to get some different angles of the State of the Union address

Just before President Barack Obama's last State of the Union address, the White House made a Snapchat account and will be posting stories during the speech.
Social Media News
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