Billions of fitness trackers, medical implants, surveillance cameras, home appliances, thermostats, baby monitors and computers in automobiles now are connected as part of a rapidly expanding "internet of things."
Security
Nov 15, 2016
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Military troops and other defense personnel at sensitive bases or certain high-risk warzone areas won't be allowed to use fitness tracker or cellphone applications that can reveal their location, according to a new Pentagon ...
Security
Aug 6, 2018
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It seems like everyone came back to work from Christmas vacation with a rubber or plastic band on their wrist.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 10, 2016
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Four new wearables are joining the Fitbit family.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 7, 2019
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Spring is traditionally the season for a good clean—and maybe a clear out. Taking stock and having a bit of a declutter can freshen things up domestically.
Social Sciences
Feb 8, 2024
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Fitbit, the company known for wearable devices promoting healthy lifestyles, saw its shares surge Thursday following the biggest stock offering this year for the tech sector.
Business
Jun 18, 2015
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There are several fitness trackers to choose from, varying in what they measure and how easy they are to use. Here are five, ranked from budget to sophisticated, to give you a sense of the range available. By no means are ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 16, 2014
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In a clash of rival makers of fitness trackers, Jawbone is suing Fitbit and a group of employees who quit Jawbone to work for Fitbit, saying they stole trade secrets, business plans, market research, and other information.
Business
May 28, 2015
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Wearable fitness trackers are in survival-of-the-fittest mode. Touted as the next big thing in technology, wearable tech has spawned a dizzying array of Internet-connected wristwatches and head-mounted devices. Leading the ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 27, 2014
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BlackBerry says it will use its expertise in secured messaging services to offer new ways for cars, home appliances and other devices to communicate with each other while keeping data secure and private.
Telecom
Jan 7, 2015
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