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Tag Heuer will launch new Connected smartwatch with Android 2.0 on Tuesday

Tag Heuer has set a launch date for its next Connected smartwatch -- March 14. The watch will launch during a live-stream.
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Instrumments 01 measuring tool: Our first take

The Instrumments 01 measuring tool is like a digital tape measure. We put it to the test to see how it compared to its analog inspiration.
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Baidu’s SwiftScribe uses AI to transcribe audio files up to an hour in length

Baidu's SwiftScribe app performs AI-powered transcription on any audio file under an hour in length. It's free to use.
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Apple’s ResearchKit may be a viable alternative to traditional studies

Asthma researchers used Apple's ResearchKit to collect tens of thousands of responses from smartphone users.
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What’s in Pandora’s box? A $10-per-month on-demand music streaming service

Pandora's taking on Spotify and others with the launch of Pandora Premium, a $10 a a month service with more than 40 million songs.
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Analyst thinks Apple's upcoming iPhone will outsell Samsung's Galaxy S8

According to some analysts, Apple's upcoming iPhone models will sell significantly better than Samsung's Galaxy S8.
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Movements is a charitable-giving app that rounds up your spare change

Donating is harder than it sounds, sometimes. Movements makes it easy by giving your spare change to charity.
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Attack on Slack: Google beefs up its Hangouts services, Meet and Chat

Google's not sitting idly by while Slack monopolizes corporate chat. It's launching the business-focused Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet.
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Google’s next-gen reCAPTCHA test will disappear if it concludes you’re human

Google's getting rid of the internet's biggest annoyance: reCAPTCHA tests. The new version will disappear when it detects a human user.
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Gboard’s latest update for Android lets users translate in real time

Gboard, formerly known as Google Keyboard on Android, now lets you translate text in real time in the subject box.

Some Google Pixel phones have a microphone issue, but Google implemented a fix.

Some owners of Google's Pixel smartphone are experiencing issues related to the microphone. The company's urging them to return the units.
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Most Android exploits mentioned in the Wikileaks dump have been patched

Among the CIA files dumped by Wikileaks were Android exploits, but Google said that most were patched in the latest version of Android.
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Flo uses AI to track period-related symptoms and offer suggestions

Periods can be tough to manage, but the AI-powered Flo app for smartphones makes it a little bit easier for all involved.
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This Google algorithm can detect cancer more accurately than a human doctor

Don't look now, but a computer -- not a human -- might make your next medical diagnosis. Google has made an algorithm that detects cancer.
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Report: Apple placating China with ad policies affecting Chinese-language media

Apple may be censoring ads in China at the behest of local government officials. It's seen as an attempt to curry favor with the regime.
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Apple has patched critical iPhone exploits mentioned in the Wikileaks CIA dump

The CIA may have embarked on an effort to hack iPhones, but Apple said that many of the exploits were patched in the latest version of iOS.
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The WebMD skill for Amazon’s Alexa can answer all your medical questions

WebMD, the popular medical resource on the web, is making its way to Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. It's live now.
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Kuri is now better than ever at recognizing faces, responding to spoken commands

Kuri, the cute little smart home robot from Bosch-backed Mayfield Robotics, is getting improved facial and voice recognition via an update.
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VoxEra is a tiny device that makes international calling and texting essentially free

VoxEra, a diminutive device that plugs into your home router, can save you big on international calling and texting charges.
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Jury orders Time Warner Cable to pay $139M for infringing on Sprint patents

Time Warner Cable, now a part of Charter Communications, is on the hook for $139.8 million for violating Sprint VoIP patents.
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‘Liquid glass’ promises to protect your phone from bumps and scratches

ProtectPax, a new crowdfunding project, promises to protect your smartphone's screen from scissors, nail files, car keys, and other objects.
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Cool Cousin connects users with like-minded locals in more than six cities

Cool Cousin, a new travel app for mobile devices, connects travelers to knowledgeable locals who can provide personalized recommendations.
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Turkish regulators will look into whether Google violated antitrust rules

Google is in hot water with Turkish regulators over potentially monopolistic practices -- specifically regarding its Android operating system.
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Here are the flat-out craziest virtual reality demos we saw at Mobile World Congress

You might not think of VR as phone tech, but it was out in full force at Mobile World Congress. We sought out the best the show had to offer.
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Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler blasts his replacement, supports net neutrality

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler recently joined the board of IoT firm Actility. He sat down with Digital Trends to talk about it.
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Apple may introduce augmented reality functionality into the iPhone’s camera

Apple may be planning to integrate augmented reality capabilities like object recognition and facial detection into the iPhone's camera app.
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Mymanu’s Clik earbuds instantly translate between 37 languages — even offline

The Clik, wireless earbuds from Manchester-based startup Mymanu, can translate between 37 languages offline, in real time.

Google’s Allo messenger gets GIF sharing, animated emojis in latest update

Google's Allo messenger is getting smarter. It's gaining new emoji, an easier way to access the Google Assistant, and more in an update.
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Neura AI collects data from your devices to learn your routine, keep you healthy

Neura AI, an artificial intelligence startup, feeds on data from more than 55 Internet of Things products to build a perfect profile of you.
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Google, Bharti Airtel, and SK Telecom partner to roll out next-gen networks

Google is teaming up with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom to improve network speeds, reliability, and features.
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These Smart Stamps validate a concert ticket by stamping your phone

You've heard of stamps, but you've probably never heard of Smart Stamps. They're ink-free stamps that validate digital smartphone tickets.
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The Beoncam is a crazy 360-degree camera you strap onto your wrist

Spacemap's Beoncam isn't your average 360-degree camera. It ships with a wrist strap that doubles as a companion smartphone screen.
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This crazy audio software can make your smartphone sound like a Hi-Fi system

Dirac Research, a Swedish audio company, is a veritable pioneer in the areas of VR and smartphone audio. We checked the firm out at MWC.
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KnowRoaming’s virtual SIM technology makes it easier to roam internationally

One of the most annoying things about international travel is getting cheap data. But KnowRoaming makes it easier for ZTE Blade V8 owners.