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Finally! A wearable that feeds caffeine directly into your blood

Joule is a caffeine wearable designed to take away the discomfort of transdermal patches,
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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.
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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.
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Here are this week’s 5 best new apps: Gotta Go!, Tack, News Pro, and more

This week's top apps include an app that gives you excuses to get out of situations, and Microsoft's news reader app for iOS, among others.
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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.
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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.
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Venmo brings third-party payment support, but for only two apps right now

PayPal's Venmo just added third-party payment support -- but it's compatible with two apps right now, and is also iOS-only at the moment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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iPhone sales are slowing, but Apple’s profits are growing

In its annual quarterly report, Apple is reporting that it has sold 74.8 million iPhones in the first quarter of 2016.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Garmin unveils the Approach S20, G10, and TruSwing to bolster your golfing needs

Garmin has unveiled three new wearables for golfers that provide data and swing metrics at a moment's glance.

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.
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Check out this week’s top five apps: Exploding Kittens, Movesum, Crashlands, and more

Tons of new apps appear on iOS and Android every week. Here are 5 great new ones, including Crashlands, Exploding Kittens, Movesum, and more.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft’s Mimicker Alarm will have you saying tongue twisters to get out of bed

Microsoft is out with another app on the Google Play store that's trying to help you get out of bed -- by making you make faces and say tongue twisters.
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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.
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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.
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Come sail away with Garmin’s waterproof Quatix 3 smartwatch

There's nothing too new with Garmin's smart watch targeted towards marine enthusiasts, except that the company has merged features from the Fenix line.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kuke’s slim case offers extra storage and can keep your iPhone charged

Another iPhone case? Kuke's extra storage and battery aren't new features, but it certainly is more stylish and slimmer than other options.
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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.
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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.