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Google is often its own worst enemy

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Apple sells around 10 iPhones a second, mainly iPhone X

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Apple’s future is pants

The release of Energous' wireless, at-a-distance charging solution makes it possible for tech firms such as Apple to imagine next-generation connected devices, including clothing.

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AirPods: Apple’s wearable Christmas surprise

With stocks running dry, it looks like lots of Apple users will wake to AirPods under the tree this season, as Cupertino carves its post-smartphone future.

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Opinion

Why virtual assistants are the ‘killer app’ for wearables

‘Hearables’ and smart glasses will keep us in range of our virtual assistants everywhere, all the time.

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7 things you’ll want to try first with your Apple Watch

Here are some of the first things you’ll want to do with the brand new Apple Watch you're hoping to get this season.

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47% off Garmin vivosmart HR Activity Tracker - Deal Post

With a built-in heart rate sensor and altimeter, vivosmart tracks steps, distance, calories, heart rate, floors climbed and activity intensity. Vivosmart also shows you text, call, email, calendar and social media alerts.

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My first week with Apple Watch Series 3

When the only real criticism of the Apple Watch Series 3 is the existence of a red dot, then you know Apple's doing well.

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News Analysis

Tech Talk: The Equifax data breach, a new Apple Watch and A.I. for all

With the Equifax breach still making waves, the new Apple Watch now on wrists and A.I. seemingly everywhere, our panel digs into what's in the news in IT.

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Tech Talk: The Equifax data breach, a new Apple Watch and the A.I. revolution

With the Equifax breach still making waves, the new Apple Watch now on wrists and A.I. seemingly everywhere, our panel digs into what's happening in the IT world.

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News Analysis

Mingis on Tech: For the new iPhones, 'X' marks the spot

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its new smartphone line-up, with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus available later this month. But the flagship iPhone X won't arrive until November.

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Opinion

Why smartwatches failed

Major smartwatch makers – Apple, Samsung and others – rushed into the market before the technology was ready and didn’t focus on the enterprise first.

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12 Apple Watch tips for busy people

This short collection should help any busy enterprise professional — or any other Apple Watch user — get more done, faster.

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IDG Contributor Network

Take another look at wireless charging

The convenience and utility of wireless power is becoming hard to ignore.

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News

Enterprise smartwatch use is catching on

In the latest example of a trial, Samsung Galaxy S3 smartwatches are helping janitors do timely restroom cleanups while restaurant servers receive alerts when customers arrive or need service

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This smart exoskeleton will keep you on your feet

The exoskeleton can detect when the wearer's gait changes, and, using a set of motors, can help the person regain their footing.

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7 ways Apple Watch is already in the enterprise

Apple Watch is already in use in a variety of different enterprise implementations, even before it becomes truly smart

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A woman with Parkinson's can write again thanks to a Microsoft wearable

Microsoft has developed a prototype wearable device that pairs with a tablet to counteract some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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15 Apple Watch tricks you’ll want to use

From talking to Disney characters to a love affair with Force Touch, Apple Watch users will find something in here.

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iPhone slow down hints Apple’s transition has begun

The fact that Apple has already told us what it plans next appears to be passing many industry watchers by. Potentially that’s because they are so fixed on their own world view they can’t actually hear what Apple is saying.

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