LG Display’s rollable OLED display panel. LG Display LG Display has come up with a new flexible TV panel that people can roll up just like a newspaper. The South Korean company on Thursday unveiled two 18-inch OLED panels — one that’s rollable and another that’s transparent. This means televisions using this type of technology …
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The Google Camera app update lets users take photos remotely with their Android Wear. Screenshots by Sarah Mitroff/CNET Google added a new feature to its Google Camera app on Wednesday that’ll take users’ arms out of selfie shots. But first, they’ll need an Android Wear smartwatch. Related stories Who will wear Android Wear? New Google Camera app adds depth to …
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LG’s Kizon wearable lets parents keep track of their kids. YU JANG-HUN/LG Electronics LG Electronics is catering to parents who want to keep a closer eye on their children when they’re not around. The company unveiled a new wearable designed for kids on Tuesday that’s dubbed the LG Kizon. The water-resistant polythiourethane wristband comes in bright colors and with kiddie …
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Josh Miller/CNET When asked if you’d rather give up your smartphone or your friends for a week, what would you say? Presumably, everyone would choose friends over a device. But a recent survey by Motorola Mobility and B2X suggests that’s not quite the case. Interviewing 518 people in the US, the companies concluded, “Americans are addicted to their smartphones.” Apparently, …
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This Samsung Galaxy Gear mounted to a Trek bicycle can record information such as cycling speed, distance, cadence, and location. Camilla Sjodin/Samsung Samsung is taking its fitness fascination to a whole other level. The company announced Wednesday that it’s partnering with Trek bicycles to see how its gadgets can better the cycling experience of riders of all levels — from …
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A Lyft driver displays the service’s iconic pink mustache on his car. Lyft Pittsburgh is the latest city to take issue with the idea of ride-sharing apps. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has hit both Uber and Lyft with emergency cease-and desist-orders to keep them from doing business Pittsburgh. Judges Mary D. Long and Jeffrey A. Watson issued the orders …
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Walmart slashes the price of the iPhone 5C. CNET In a move that could signal the imminent launch of iPhone 6, Walmart is drastically cutting its iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S prices. A Walmart spokesperson told CNET that as of Friday, the iPhone 5C 16GB will cost $29, down from $49, and the iPhone 5S 16GB will cost $99, down …
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The Duolingo app for Google Glass. Google/Duolingo Google is steadily increasing Google Glass’ cache of apps. The company announced Tuesday that it has made 11 new apps available on the device, including Shazam, Duolingo, Livestream, Runtastic, and more. A handful of the new Glassware apps are exercise and sports focused, like 94Fifty Basketball, which helps people with their shots; Runtastic, …
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Flurry In the world of mobile apps, 2014 appears to be shaping up to be the year of the fitness fanatic. A new report by app analytics company Flurry shows that health and fitness apps are surging — in fact, they’re growing at a rate 87 percent faster than the rest of the app industry. After studying more than 6,800 …
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Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch. Sarah Tew/CNET The people have spoken and Samsung listened. The company announced Wednesday that “based on consumer feedback” it had unleashed several new updates for its fitness band and two smartwatches. The Gear Fit , Gear 2 , and Gear 2 Neo all have new software updates for US users that include a more accurate pedometer, …
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