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Waiting for Apple's iWatch

With Apple's stock hobbling and questions lingering about its ability to innovate in the post-Steve Jobs era, investors and fans are latching on to hopes that the tech giant's next big thing will be...

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Apple chief sees computers on wrists, not in glasses

Apple chief Tim Cook said he sees promise in computers shrunk down and worn like watches or other accessories, but drew the line at Internet-linked eyewear such as Google Glass.

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Are smart watches the next big thing?

If you're like most Americans, you don't wear a wristwatch. But increasingly, electronics companies are betting you'll slap one on your wrist if it's more like a smartphone than a simple timepiece.

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Apple takes leap into new territory with smartwatch

Apple's hotly-anticipated smartwatch is expected to debut Monday as the trend-setting firm sets out to make stylish wrist-worn computers must-have accessories for modern lifestyles.

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Apple's next big thing aims for wrists (Update 2)

Apple aims to have its smart watch on wrists in China, the US and beyond in April, and ignite its first new gadget category since the debut of the iPad.

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Samsung, Apple clash with rollout of new products (Update)

Apple gave consumers their first hands-on look at its smartwatch Friday pushing into wearable tech just as rival Samsung rolled out its new flagship smartphones.

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Review: Many choices, indecision with Apple Watch

Of the 13 Apple Watch models I tried over two sessions, the one I liked most cost $15,000.

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Review: Small life enhancements come with Apple Watch

Apple Watch isn't so much a lifestyle revolution as it is a collection of small enhancements that add up.

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Wearables fight back as Apple Watch raises bar

The Apple Watch raised the bar for wearable technology when it launched in April, but smaller brands are seeking their own niche in the battle for wrist space.

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Review: The best new features coming from Apple, Google

New features promised for smartphones, tablets and watches could improve how we interact with technology. Although it's too soon to tell how well these will work in practice, here's a look at what I'm...

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Will Pebble smartwatch be able to compete with Apple and Google?

Time's a ticking for Pebble. As the Palo Alto, Calif., smartwatch maker recently started sending the latest model of its phone-connected watches to those who helped fund its development, analysts cast...

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Samsung unveils circular smartwatch, but are apps available?

Samsung is juicing up its smartwatch with a circular face and more battery life than the Apple Watch, but it's unknown how many apps will be available for it.

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Smartwatches, intelligent homes shine at Berlin mega gadget show

Smartwatches, intelligent homes and drones that follow users wherever they go are on show at Berlin's mega consumer electronics fair, which opened its doors to the public on Friday.

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Review: Is Microsoft Band 2 a smartwatch or fitness band?

Wearables. Perhaps you've heard of the term. It refers to personal technology gadgets designed to be worn on your body.

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New ways your smartwatch (and phone) may be spying on you

A computer science Masters student Tony Beltramelli at the IT University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that software running on a smartwatch could be used to record a user's passwords and PINs. He...

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Smartwatches are getting smarter, though not quickly enough

Apple and Android smartwatches are getting better as their makers sand off the rough edges that have frustrated many early adopters. But the improvements are just small steps in a long journey to...

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Many fitness trackers leak personal data: study

Security weaknesses on many popular fitness trackers may allow hackers to access or potentially manipulate user data, a study showed Monday.

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Samsung updates smartwatch, Lenovo ditches laptop keyboard (Update)

Samsung's next smartwatch will come with GPS capabilities and the ability to call or text for help by triple-tapping a side button.

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Upgraded Apple Watch is waterproof, has GPS

Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new version of its smartwatch, aiming to reignite growth in the segment more than a year after its introduction.

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