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When it comes to wearables it’s better to be Fitbit than Apple, say analysts

Simplistic wearable gadgets such as fitness bands are triumphing over more sophisticated smartwatches in the wearable war, analysts say. Gadget-maker Fitbit’s “dominance remains unchallenged” in the wearable industry, according to IDC, which says the wearable market overall grew 26.1 percent between April and June this year. It’s “basic wearables” such as affordable exercise trackers that …

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Why you shouldn’t care what the iPhone 7 looks like

Ever since the last iPhone 6S came out, the internet — or at least the tech blogosphere — has been obsessing over what the next iPhone will look like because that’s well, what the tech blogosphere does. Missing headphone jack, dual-lens camera and extra speaker not withstanding, I’m here to argue that the actual design of the phone has become …

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Intel is acquiring Movidius, maker of compact computer vision chips: Think VR, AR, drones, robots

Intel just announced a pending acquisition of Movidius, a chip manufacturer focusing on integrated system-on-chip solutions for machine learning and computer vision. It could be a key part towards building a standalone VR headset, and more. Movidius has developed compact chips that already power DJI’s Phantom 4 drones, enabling autonomous piloting. Movidius was also close to releasing a dedicated VR …

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OLED TV: How to choose the best model for you

Deciding between expensive new TVs is a good problem to have. And we’re here to help you solve it, you lucky dog. TVs based on OLED technology offer the best picture quality CNET has ever tested, outdoing the best new LCD-based TVs we’ve seen (SUHD or otherwise) by a comfortable margin. They’re also better than any of the great plasma-based …

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Moto is making a slow but steady return to Asia

It’s been a while, but Asian fans of Motorola’s phones now have something to cheer for. Lenovo, who owns the brand, last week launched a series of Moto phones in Singapore, including the Moto X Force. The launch, part of an Asia-wide roll out, is a step of Lenovo’s plan to make its $2.91 billion buyout of the Motorola branding …

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Wonder Woman and the Bionic Woman join forces in new comic

Batman and Superman may not get along, but that doesn’t mean female superheroes have the same personality clashes. In the new comic series “Wonder Woman ’77 Meets The Bionic Woman,” government agents Jaime Sommers and Diana Prince pool their superpower resources against a dire threat to national security. Related stories Supergirl poses with Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Wonder Woman stamps …

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