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The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is a steal at $380

Cheap things come to those who wait. You know that Galaxy S9 Plus you’ve been lusting after, for example? It’s around $840 right now, but give it a year or so and you might be able to score one for half that. Here’s proof: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Woot has the certified-refurbished factory-unlocked Galaxy S8 Plus …

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Researchers use smartphone app to aid Parkinson’s Disease diagnoses

Two researchers are using smartphone data to try to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. In a paper published Thursday, Patrick Schwab and Walter Karlen of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems in Switzerland proposed using smartphone data and machine learning to help diagnose Parkinson’s disease. The idea is to use data collected by a smartphone and analyze it for signs of …

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