What Apple knows about smartwatches that Google doesn't
What's wrong with the debate around the Apple Watch, what's wrong with the watch itself, and why is it a profound revolution?
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Amazon reportedly scoops up video gamer site Twitch for $1B
Amazon is about to buy Twitch, a video game live-streaming service, according to reports.
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With SmartThings buy, is Samsung embracing an open Internet of Things?
In acquiring SmartThings, Samsung is gaining a philosophy, platform and development community for the Internet of Things. It may also be betting that open standards -- open platforms -- will be the key to winning this market.
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Google tried to buy music giant Spotify
Google reportedly tried to buy popular music streaming service Spotify late last year, but the talks broke down and the deal didn't go through.
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Google scoops up Songza and its modern version of the 80s mix tape
Google will acquire music streaming service Songza, which offers customized playlists on its free mobile app.
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Frustrated by new tech?
LAS VEGAS -- International CES boasts 3,500 vendors this year, many showing off new smartwatches and other wearable gadgets.
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The Internet of Things at home: Why we should pay attention
The Internet of Things is producing a lot of interesting consumer products that have the potential to lead to important enterprise tools. Here is a basic overview of the concept, together with examples of available products and what they offer.
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AT&T's $50B interest in DirecTV is just one part of an ambitious expansion
AT&T's apparent interest in DirecTV is only the latest move by the wireless carrier to expand into just about every wired and wireless market it can.
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First-to-market means diddly when it comes to smartwatches
The old wisdom that "first-to-market" technology products will win out gets thrown out the window when it comes to smartwatches and some other wearables.
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The 12 pros and cons of a cellular smartwatch
Samsung is reportedly working on a variant of its Gear 2 smartwatch that works over cellular networks and doesn't require a Bluetooth or other connection to a smartphone.