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Get your Apple Watch apps right now: The Apple Watch app store goes live

Apple's just flipped the switch on the Apple Watch store, making more than 3,000 apps available for download to Apple Watch owners.
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Drowning in a deluge of tweets? Twitter’s new Highlights feature cuts down on clutter

Twitter's rolling out a new feature to its Android client called Highlights. It aims to make your timeline more manageable through curation.
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Want Google to be your cell carrier? Everything you need to know about Project Fi

Google's cellular service is mysterious no longer. Thanks to a massive leak, details concerning its pricing, operation, and launch have been revealed.
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Security researchers reveal a flaw that crashes iPhones and iPads over Wi-Fi

A vulnerability disclosed by security researchers could lead iOS devices to endlessly reboot.
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Disney Research has developed a wild new 3D printer that creates models out of fabric

Disney Research in partnership with Carnegie Mellon has developed a way to 3D print fabric.
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Soon you won’t need a Microsoft Band to use Microsoft ‘s Health app

New additions to the Microsoft Band and Microsoft Health apps may transform the company's burgeoning platform into a one-stop activity tracker.
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Apple is offering select developers a second chance at preordering the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch may not ship until June for some, but Apple's offering certain developers the chance to get it much earlier.
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Adobe previews new 3D printing mesh, color, and bump map features coming to Photoshop

Adobe previewed new 3D printing mesh, color, and bump map features slated for a future release of Photoshop.
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Airbnb now lets you rent rooms in Cuba, but hospitality industry has ways to go

Airbnb is expanding its operations to Cuba, but faces a number of legislative and infrastructural barriers.
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NASA tech that converts heat into electricity may recharge your car battery one day

NASA has licensed thermoelectric material -- material that converts heat into electricity -- for commercialization.
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HBO who? Netflix fights back with over 60 million users, new features

As Netflix's subscriber numbers grow, the service is looking to add new user-facing features to its streaming platform.
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Work and play on your Android smartphone with the new Android for Work app

Work and play on the same device? It's more than just a dream -- Google released the Android for Work app in the Play Store.
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The Apple Watch is selling like hotcakes

According to analytics firm KGI Securities, the Apple Watch continues to sell briskly.
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Scientists develop contact lenses that eliminate dreaded ‘halo effect’

Scientists at the Bar-Ilan University in Israel may have developed a solution that corrects for the halo effect contact lens wearers dread.
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Trusted Voice lets Android users unlock their smartphones with their dulcet tones

Trusted Voice, a feature that allows Android users to unlock their smartphone by voice, is beginning to roll out.
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Apple will let you participate in medical trials with ResearchKit

Apple is going to allow iPhone owners to participate in medical studies with a new software kit called ResearchKit.
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These 10 Apple Watch apps will keep you healthy and help you call a doctor when you need one

The Apple Watch is taking the developer world by storm. It was only a matter of time before the healthcare industry took notice.
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Garmin’s new VIRB cameras want to capture your next crazy stunt, and heart rate

Garmin's back with new action cameras: the Virb X and XE. They aren't just aimed at the GoPro market, though.
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Amazon’s X-Ray on Fire TV and Fire TV Stick will help you remember that actor’s name

Arguably Amazon Instant Video's best feature, X-Ray, is coming to the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick.
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The new Windows Phone 10 preview includes Project Spartan and a ton of new apps

A new Windows Phone 10 Technical Preview release includes Project Spartan, plus a bevy of core app updates.
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The initial batch of Apple Watches sold out in 30 minutes

Supply of the Apple Watch was obviously constrained this morning, as the initially batch of Apple Watches quickly sold out.
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Activision releases the first ambiguous teaser for Black Ops 3

Activision released a teaser for Black Ops 3 and, predictably, It doesn't reveal very much about the latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise.
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Soon, you might be able to use a Moto 360 with your iPhone

Google may be bringing Android Wear support to iOS, if report are to be believed.
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Dolby and AMC team up to make movie theaters awesome again

Dolby announced a partnership with AMC that will see the 100 of the sprawling chain's premium offerings converted to Dolby Cinema.
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With iOS 8.3 you can customize your emoji and enjoy a faster iPhone

Apple's officially released iOS 8.3, and it brings performance enhancements, new emoji, expanded CarPlay functionality, and more.
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YouTube is close to launching an ad-free subscription program

YouTube is close to offering a subscription service that removes ads and lets users watch videos without an internet connection.
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Rand Paul’s campaign could use a YouTube tutorial after presidential announcement flagged, removed

Presidential hopefuly Rand Paul's announcement of candidacy was removed from YouTube because of a copyright dispute.
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Fade and Color tools come to Instagram’s Android app

Facebook-owned Instagram announced the addition of Face and Color editing effects for its Android and iOS client.
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Your local pizza place may soon accept Google Wallet

ChowNow announced a partnership with Google to process Wallet payments across its portfolio of restaurant apps.
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Order pizza on your smart TV with the new app from Domino’s

Domino's released an app for Samsung Smart TVs that lets you order a piping-hot pie from the couch.
Quo

Hunting for a new apartment? Quo gives that personal touch without broker’s fees

Quo, a startup based in Cleveland, Ohio, wants to help you find your next apartment with a team of dedicated concierges.
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Speed up Chrome and save bandwidth with Google’s new Data Saver extension

Google brought its bandwidth-saving Data Saver extension to Chrome this week, which should be a boon for those with poor connections.
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Google is making robots that could one day assist with surgery

Google and Johnson & Johnson announced a partnership to produce robots capable of assisting surgeons in the operating room.
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You’ll soon be able to buy a fire-breathing performance on Amazon in addition to that HDMI cable

Amazon's gearing up to unveil Home Services, a rebrand of the Local Services directory it launched in 2014.
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Independent team of biohackers enhance night vision with eye drops

A team of independent researchers has experimented with a chemical to enhance night vision.
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Track your fitness and learn a new language with additions to Xbox One

Microsoft is integrating Xbox Fitness with its web-based activity platform, Health. Separately, it's making the third-party Rosetta Stone app available.
Apple TV

Apple TV adds Ted Talks galore with new app update

Apple TV's app library continues to grow. On Wednesday, the media streamer gained apps for TED, Tastemade, and Young Hollywood.
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Fire TV upgrade brings support for hotel Wi-Fi, Bluetooth audio, USB storage

A software update to Amazon's Fire TV and Fire TV Stick will add support for captive Wi-Fi portals, Bluetooth streaming, USB mass storage, and more.