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Lenovo’s Vibe Band VB10 outlasts the competition with 7-day battery life and E-Ink screen

Lenovo's Vibe Band VB10 sports an E-Ink screen, boasts 7-day battery life, and pings you with notifications.
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Lenovo shows off promising mid-range VIBE X2 Pro and P90 phones along with a selfie flash

Lenovo's new mid-range Vive X2 Pro and P90 hit CES this week along with a dedicated selfie flash called the Vibe Xtension.
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Doctor on Demand wants you to skip the ER visit for a video chat on your phone

Doctor on Demand brings doctors and psychologists to your phone via a mobile app. Its video chat appointments are revolutionizing health care.
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Apple’s newly patented stylus digitizes whatever you write on any surface

A new Apple patent shows a stylus that can write on any surface and digitize the text on your iPad or iPhone.
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Hacker replicate politician’s fingerprint to warn of biometric security dangers

Friendly hackers replicated a German politician's fingerprint to fool Touch ID on the iPhone with just a camera and imaging software.
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New wearable Spire reduces stress by reminding you to breathe properly

A new wearable called Spire tells you to take a deep breath when you need it. The gadget tracks respiration, body position, and the intensity of exercise.
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Smart rings, fiber-optic fabrics, and more wearable tech trends coming in 2015

Wearables may be niche products now, but in 2015, they’ll go mainstream. Smart clothing, smart jewelry, and better fitness bands are just some of the trends we’re seeing.
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FCC spites AT&T and Verizon, adopts T-Mobile’s plan to decrease roaming charges

The FCC backed T-Mobile's proposal for improved guidelines on the price of international data roaming. The decision provoked the ire of AT&T and Verizon.
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The Asus ZenWatch calmly prepares for a pre-Christmas UK launch (Updated)

Asus revealed the ZenWatch in September, but kept us waiting for news of its official release. Following a November release in America, the watch is now expected to go on sale in the UK just before Christmas.
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This wearable will pause or record your favorite show when you inevitably doze off

The KipstR wearable knows when you're falling asleep and tells your TiVo to record, pause, or resume play accordingly.
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T-Mobile Data Stash lets you keep unused data month to month, gifts 10GB free

T-Mobile unveiled Uncarrier 8.0 Data Stash on Tuesday, a new program that gives users 10GB of free data and allows for data roll over.
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Stretch your muscles, not your budget with the new FitStar Yoga app

FitStar now has a standalone yoga app that offers fully customizable workouts that won't stretch your budget.
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New update means your choice of Android Wear watch face is about to get much bigger

Google issued an update to Android Wear that allows third-party developers to make their own watch faces.
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Anonymous hacker Sabu gives first public interview since becoming an FBI snitch

Anonymous hacker turned FBI informant Hector Monsegur, AKA Sabu, has given his first public interview since he was outed as a snitch.
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Thanks to affordable, powerful smartphones, mobile payments are taking off in China,

Alibaba saw more than half of the transactions made on its payment service Alipay processed on mobile devices.
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Two screens and 7-day battery life? The Geak Watch 2 gets lots of funding

Shanda's Geak Watch 2 may be the ultimate smartwatch. It features two displays, 7-day battery life, and works as a standalone smartwatch.
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Stop the thieving! FCC says 1 million smartphones stolen each year

Significantly more then 1 million smartphones are stolen each year in the U.S., according to a new report from the FCC.
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iPad, phone, charger, bring it on: The Knomad has a spot for everything you own

Knomo introduced a new iPad Mini case called the Knomad. It can hold any 8-inch tablet, a smartphone, an external battery pack, and your personal effects.
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Future Apple Maps update could make your daily commute easier

A new patent shows that Apple is working on a commuter app that complies information on public transit networks to help users get around town.
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Despite past claims, AT&T still throttles unlimited data when its network is clear

AT&T throttles data speeds on customers' "unlimited data" plans after a certain point. Those who have non-LTE phones are throttled after 3GB.
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NSA’s Auroragold program spies on carriers to break into cell networks

An NSA program called Auroragold reportedly spies on carriers to break into cellular networks.
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No, Sprint isn’t really cutting your phone bill in half

Sprint's latest promotion claims to cut AT&T and Verizon users' bills in half. However, there are a few major catches to the deal.
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Robots have learned to read, so Google has killed CAPTCHAs

Google killed the CAPTCHA and introduced a new security measure called No-CAPTCHA. The new system is easier to use and more mobile friendly.
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Mozilla’s changed its mind, confirms work on Firefox for iPhone and iPad

Mozilla executives confirmed that its working on a version of Firefox for iOS users, after months of refusing to do so.
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Sony launches an Android Wear SmartWatch 3, and an E Ink watch

Sony introduced a pair of new wearables at IFA 2014: the SmartWatch 3 and the SmartBand Talk. Both devices are water and dust proof.
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This smartwatch can predict seizures and analyze your stress

Researchers from MIT created a smartwatch that predicts seizures, tracks stress, and monitors activity. The Embrace has a simple, modern design.
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This amazing app and camera adapter offers eye exams anywhere in the world

Indiegogo campaign Peek Retina offers a smartphone camera attachment that helps doctors conduct eye exams in remote parts of the world.
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Cha-ching: The cash register of the future is faster, smarter, and goes anywhere

In the future, you’ll pay for beer with an app on your phone and buy shoes with the single tap against a payment terminal just like this. Welcome to the future of paying.
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Sony may step up in smartwatches with a stylish, touchscreen E-Ink model in 2015

Sony hopes to recapture its former glory with new innovations, including an E Ink smartwatch with a unique design.
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Sony to slash smartphone and TV production in wake of huge losses

Sony will produce less smartphones and TVs, in light of predicted multi-billion dollar losses from its mobile division.
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Unisex doesn’t cut it: Tech world, we need attractive wearables for women

Beautiful wearables for women are on their way. Many startups have made attractive smart jewelry, and now major manufacturers are taking notice.
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Your Pebble now has full notification support, thanks to an Android app update

Pebble has updated its standard Android app, adding in system-wide notifications, where previously a third-party app had to be used. Additionally, there's support for special characters, making the watch even more useful for international owners.
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Tom Hanks’ typewriter app hits the iPhone with a huge clickety-clack

Tom Hanks loves typewriters so much he made Hanx Writer. The app turns your iPad and now your iPhone keyboard into a typewriter, sounds and all.
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Apple Watch developer kit reveals tantalizing new details

Apple released the WatchKit SDK to developers so they can build apps for the Apple Watch.
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Teach your tablet a thing or two about durability with these 100-year-old steel stands

Rail Yard Studios and Griffin teamed up to make gorgeous tablet stands out of old railroad steel. The stands work for iPads and other tablets.
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Now you can pre-order this tiny Bluetooth speaker that generates 3D sound

Mass Fidelity launched an Indiegogo campaign for its powerful Core speaker, which uses Wave Field Synthesis technology to create hi-fi sound.
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Apple Pay could invade China soon after UnionPay deal is struck

Apple recently struck a deal with Chinese credit card provider UnionPay to allow direct app purchases via Apple Pay.
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Is your health data safe on the Apple Watch? The FTC investigates

The FTC questioned Apple on the security of users' health data on the Apple Watch and HealthKit app.