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Timex, Indian Startup BLINK Partner On New Activity-Tracking Watch

Timex, one of the world’s largest watch manufacturers in collaboration with an Indian consumer technology startup BLINK, has released a new watch, the TIMEX | BLINK, which is a product of Timex’s watchmaking experience and BLINK’s technology. The new watch tracks users’ activity, including steps, distance, calories and sleep, and uses Bluetooth technology to connect […]

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Why ‘Outside The NBA’ Is A Natural Fit For Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch debuted in the U.S. in the beginning of September and is making waves in the crowded Internet video sector. One of the first shows on the Watch lineup is “Outside the NBA.” Just like the TNT postgame show “Inside the NBA,” the show features host Ernie Johnson with NBA personalities Shaquille O’Neal, Charles […]

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This Body Heat-Powered Smartwatch Doesn’t Need Recharging

After getting off the ground through crowdfunding, Matrix Industries’ PowerWatch has begun shipping to initial backers while touting itself as the first smartwatch to be powered by body heat. Matrix Industries used advanced thermoelectric generators that operate more efficiently than available power generators, more efficient boost conversion circuitry to power the electronics and charge the […]

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Facebook, NFL Back In Business Again With Programming Partnership

The NFL and Facebook announced on Tuesday a multiyear programming partnership that includes official video highlights from all games and NFL Films content available globally. NFL Films, the league’s production arm, will provide NFL Turning Point, Sound FX and NFL Game Recaps content via Show Pages for fans around the world, while fans in the U.S. can […]

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