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America’s Greatest Makers is like American Idol for geeks, so we talked to one

At first glance, TBS's upcoming show 'America's Greatest Makers' seems like it's just Shark Tank meets American Idol -- but after talking with one of the shows contestants, we found out that it's actually more like a televised startup incubator from Intel
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Who’s tracking your fitness tracker? We asked an expert

Many of us wear fitness trackers 24/7, so they can collect data on our activity, but there’s a danger that someone else could access that information. How secure are fitness trackers and what are the risks? We asked an expert.
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Climbing Mt. Everest in VR is so terrifying that my knees wobbled

I climbed Everest, thanks to the incredible power of the HTC Vive, Nvidia, and the team of FX experts responsible for the movie of the same name. It was utterly terrifying, but proof VR is the most exciting tech innovation we've seen in years.
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The redeemer: Why the Gear S2 is the best Samsung product in years

Beautiful, functional, and even better than the Apple Watch, Samsung’s Gear S2 is a damn fine watch -- and a real flash of genius.
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Digital Trends Top Tech of IFA 2015 Award Winners

Tech companies from around the world brought their best to Berlin for IFA 2015, but these winners in 10 different categories truly exemplify the finest the show had to offer.
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Runtastic’s Moment smartwatch wraps modern tech in a classic design

The Runtastic Moment is the premium watch that can track steps, distance, calories burned, sleep, and more.
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10 tech stories you missed this week: Lexus hoverboard unveiled, Jon Stewart signs off

It can be challenging to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. That's why, we have compiled a list of the top 10 tech stories from this week — just for you.
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You wear sunglasses, so why not screenglasses? We tried a pair for a week

Is your daily routine damaging your eyes? We take a close look at the self-tinting Gauss glasses, designed to safeguard against the sun, indoor light, and the screens that most of us stare at all day.
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This wearable guides kids through epic quests and teaches them along the way

We went hands-on with the Herokins wearable and interactive app for kids to find out how it can bring families together and impart important life lessons.
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Dear smartwatch makers, what the hell is wrong with you?

Smartwatch makers like Apple and Samsung need to start asking hard questions. Namely: Why would anyone want a smartwatch?
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Lock and load: Blocks is the Project Ara of smartwatches

The Blocks smartwatch team has come up with two ingenious methods of solving the challenge of battery life and securing modular strap parts to the device.
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This charming piece of smart jewelry will make you feel like superwoman

Bellabeat made a piece of smart jewelry called the Leaf specifically for women that tracks activity, sleep, stress, breathing, and reproductive cycles.
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Where’s our wearable revolution? The state of tech’s biggest unfulfilled promise

We look at the state of wearables and wearable tech for the final installment of the Wear Next column.
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$17K Apple Watch is ‘missing integrity and substance,’ asserts maker of $13K phones

With the $17,000 Watch Edition, Apple has moved on from its premium status to become a luxury brand. We sat down with Vertu, makers of luxury smartphones, and talked about how it viewed Apple's latest creation, and if it was planning a response.
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What becomes of the Misfits and FitBits of the world after the Apple Watch? Apps.

Are hardware manufacturers already planning for a life after fitness trackers? Yes, and it looks like an app.
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Convinced you need a smartwatch? Neither am I, and I’m really trying here

Not convinced you need a smartwatch? Neither am have I, and I been wearing one for months. How will companies convince the world we all do?
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Microsoft blinded me for an hour, turned my ears into eyes, and blew my mind

Microsoft's working on a clever piece of wearable tech that's designed to help blind people navigate around cities, and open up the world around them.
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Forget Apple, the Noodoe Watch really wants to be the next Swatch

We interview Noodoe Watch founder and ex-HTC CMO, John Wang, about his new wearable device and why it's the right choice for self-expression in a market obsessed with features.
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10 Moto 360 tips to help you make the most of your smartwatch

Wearables are the next big thing. Find out how to get the most out of your Motorola smartwatch with some of the best Moto 360 tips and tricks around.
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Exclusive: We tested the world’s first automatic calorie counter, and it works!

We just spent a week as the first publication to use Healbe's automatic calorie counting GoBe Body Manager bracelet. Our in-depth report on how it all worked out.
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The importance of privacy, style, and other lessons learned from Google Glass

Google is clearly taking all of the lessons learned from one of the most public betas in recent memory back to the drawing board.
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Doubts and delays fail to drown interest in controversial GoBe calorie counter

A deeper look into Healbe's claims have inspired more disbelief than confidence. Still, it's unlikely that the company's funders will lose patience.