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Google’s Wear OS adds reminder to wash hands to prevent COVID

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Your Google smartwatch will now ping you to wash your hands every three hours to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The new feature is part of a Wear OS update, Android Police reports. After the alert from the clock app is opened, …

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OnePlus 8 Pro marks the improbable rise of the Chinese phone maker

This story is part of Generation China, CNET’s series exploring the nation’s technological ambition. BlackBerry. HTC. LG. Motorola. Microsoft. Nokia. Facebook. Even Amazon. The roster of companies that have tried to win over US smartphone buyers — and failed spectacularly — is long. Some dominated the era of flip phones but couldn’t transition to touchscreen devices. Others tried to expand …

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