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The Fitbit Ionic: One Wearable To Rule Them All?
 
The Fitbit Ionic is here almost. But its certainly made a big splash, particularly as it has added a true OS all its own, and gotten both Mastercard and Visa behind it backing contactless payments. Is it ready to take on the Apple Watch? At a $299 price point, it better be.
 
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Google Tracker: Challenging The Champions
 

Google seems to want a slice of everybody else’s pie this week. Some of the search engine giant’s latest moves are strikingly similar to what competitors are doing: Amazon in eCommerce and Facebook in subscription news, for example. Plus, the company is testing a new feature that users will love and video advertisers will hate. Overseas, a new lite search brings the power of the internet to developing nations, and a small snafu in Japan knocked half the country offline last Friday. Read More...

 
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Could Amazon’s Bots Be The Next Hot Fashion Designers?
 

Amazon's research and development firm, Lab126, is working to perfect artificial intelligence technologythat could track trends and design apparel to meet (and even create) hot trends in the fashion industry. Are bots, which  scan social media and other sites to determine what's hot, the next big thing in fashion trends?  Read More...

 
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These Payment Methods Can Help Provide Hurricane-Related Aid
 

As Hurricane Harvey continues to cause devastation for those in its path, consumers are increasingly seeking to help the victims in any way possible. Some organizations have begun accepting donations via a variety of payment methods, including PayPal, texting, web-based platforms and even iTunes. This quick roundup offers a glimpse at how people can help.  Read More...

 
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