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Amazon launches a Skype competitor in the form of Amazon Chime

Amazon Chime is "a new unified communications service that makes meetings easier and more efficient than ever before"
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LG’s Signature connected devices jump on the Google Home bandwagon

Electronics announced a new line of smart appliances completely compatible with Google Assistant and Google Home
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Why buy a bunch of smart appliances when you can just buy an IntelliPlug?

The IntelliPlug from smart home company Cnct is heralded as the world's smallest and most affordable smart plug.
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Change your Facebook profile picture to reflect Lebanon or Kenya’s flag too

Vietnam-based designer Hubert Southall is calling out to all graphic designers and art directors "to cover the filter void" for Facebook profile pictures.
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Never spill your wine again with the Pointer wine glass and its metal stake

Meet the Pointer, a wine glass with a metal stake to help it stay upright at all times.
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Skype becomes victim of Chinese censorship, disappears from App Stores

Joining social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat, Skype has become the latest foreign-run victim of Chinese censorship.
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The Supreme Court could soon change the course of how location data is used

The Supreme Court will hear arguments that would require prosecutors to obtain a warrant before accessing smartphone location data.
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Buoy helps keep your budget afloat by halting your water bill from rising

Buoy can be installed onto your existing water line, providing real-time and segmented water usage data as you need it.
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This beer was perfectly crafted using social media and data science

The secret to really great beer? It's not great hops, the right aging barrel, or even really great company -- it's data.
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Waiting on an insurance adjuster? You may be waiting on a drone or an app

As per a new survey by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, insurance companies are looking to "virtual" or "touchless" methods of handling claims.
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This new software from the University of Michigan is 75% accurate at catching a liar

Think you're good at catching people in a lie? You might be, but still, you're probably not as this lie-detecting software developed by researchers at the University of Michigan.
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Google and Snapchat team up to host the #MyFutureMe contest

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, teamed up with Google to host the #MyFutureLens contest to get teens coding.
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Airbnb accommodates those with disabilities with new rental listings

Airbnb announced its acquisition of Accomable, a London-based startup that provides folks with disabilities with suitable accommodations
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Uber returns to the self-driving game with plan to buy and convert 24,000 Volvos

Uber is renewing its commitment to self-driving technology with the purchase of 24,000 sport utilities from Volvo.
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Email photos to the Skylight Frame for display on its 10-inch screen

Simply email the Skylight Frame when you have a new photograph you'd like to show off, and see the image displayed promptly.

Stop blending now: 8 million Cuisinart processors are recalled for broken blades

Nothing ruins a good batch of guacamole like a sharp food processor blade. That appears to be the problem plaguing 8 million Cuisinart food processors.
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The Glo Gro wants to make growing a garden indoors a breeze

Meet the Glo Gro, a decorative LED Étagère floor lamp that's as useful as it is aesthetically pleasing, now available for $299.
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Want a Google Pixel phone? Take it to Sprint for a discount

Sprint sent out an email to certain customers offering a rather hefty account credit if they bring their Pixel to Sprint.
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Early reports suggest the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus may be fragile

The new Samsung flagship phone is one the most fragile and breakable handsets ever, which means that you're likely going to need repairs.
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Protect your home with just your voice thanks to SkylinkNet and Alexa

SkylinkNet's Alexa compatibility allows homeowners to integrate SkylinkNet's products with Alexa-enabled devices.
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Faster Wi-Fi is in the cards for passengers on Cathay and Emirates airlines

Both Cathay and Emirates airlines are investing in faster Wi-Fi speeds for their passengers, so your time in the skies will fly by.
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Augmented reality is becoming real for home goods brands like Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma has spent $112 million in cash to acquire San Jose-based AR startup Outward. The deal will close at year's end.
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This backpack will keep its contents safe from thieves and pickpockets

Meet Bobby, a sleek travel pack that promises to be anti-cut and anti-theft which means that anything you put into this backpack should be there to stay.
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Who needs a keyboard? Just write with your digit in Microsoft Office for iPhone

Thanks to a new iPhone update, you can now doodle with your finger in Microsoft Office.
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Uber Movement is a newly released treasure trove of data for city officials

Uber made available a trove of data based upon countless rides taken by its millions of customers each and every day in Uber Movement.
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Lyft is about to add 40 new cities to its roster — is yours one of them?

Lyft is getting a head start on its ambitious expansion, with the wheels already in motion to debut in 40 new cities on January 26.
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The only person readier than you are for the Super Bowl is Siri

Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and the only person readier than you are is Siri, which will help you with everything you need.
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Toyota to produce more hybrid electric vehicles in China and India

Toyota announced its plan to accelerate electric vehicle initiatives in China and India, with ambitious plans for 2020.
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EatLove and Allrecipes partner with AmazonFresh for cooking convenience

You can now pick your recipe from Allrecipes or EatLove and head over to AmazonFresh to get the necessary ingredients delivered.
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Torchcity makes securing your home as easy as screwing in a lightbulb

With Torchcity, you ought to be able to combine a surveillance camera, sensors, and of course, wireless LED lighting, into a single device.
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Researchers already found a way to fool Amazon Key and shut off your camera

We've been calling Amazon Key "invasive and creepy" since it was announced, and now, a report suggests the system can be hacked.

Stop yelling across the house — use your Google Home as an intercom instead

Google Home will now amplify your voice across any room in your household, provided that room has a voice-activated speaker in it.
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Decide who sees what and when with Netgear and Circle’s parental controls

There's a new sheriff -- Netgear has partnered with Circle Media Labs to provide smart parental controls of your home network.
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It takes just 20 seconds to unfold the nimble Jolt ebike

The Jolt has already captured the interest of efficiency and environmentally minded commuters, and has raised over $260,000.