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Schools are spending millions to keep kids' phones locked up

Yondr has found a booming business in contracts with American schools.
Image: Photo illustration of Yondr pouches and middle school students.
Image: Photo illustration of Yondr pouches and middle school students.

Fitbit recalls 1.7 million smartwatches due to burn risk

So far, the company has gotten 115 reports in the U.S. and 59 reports internationally of the lithium-ion battery in the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch overheating.
Image: Fitbits Ionic
Image: Fitbits Ionic

Amazon just revealed its first home robot — here’s what it’s like to use it

The $999 "Astro" roams around your house on three wheels and can be used to bring stuff from room to room, video chat, play music and keep an eye on your house.
Amazon Astro home robot
Amazon Astro home robot

Privacy and efficacy concerns remain for New York's vaccine passport apps

“People are going with something that is completely unproven and potentially harmful,” said one privacy expert.
The new \"Excelsior Pass\" app, a digital pass that people can download to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.
The new \"Excelsior Pass\" app, a digital pass that people can download to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.

Apple announces iPhone 12 with 5G

Smartphones with 5G capability will eventually have stronger wireless connections, though industry analysts expect the benefits to appear slowly.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini introduce powerful new innovations and a beautiful design to the world's best smartphone.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini introduce powerful new innovations and a beautiful design to the world's best smartphone.

Uber sends e-bikes to scrap yard despite bike shortage

Uber said it had no choice, but bicycle advocates and others are up in arms, saying the tech company could have donated or sold the bikes and scooters.
Image: A woman rides an Uber JUMP e-bike in Culver City, Calif.
Image: A woman rides an Uber JUMP e-bike in Culver City, Calif.

The Catholic rosary got a digital upgrade — but it's a mixed blessing

Members of the Catholic Church who spoke to NBC News acknowledged that while not the most traditional offering, it did provide a new way for people to connect with God.
The Vatican Launches Wearable eRosary Smart Device.
The Vatican Launches Wearable eRosary Smart Device.

Google to acquire Fitbit, valuing the smartwatch maker at about $2.1 billion

Buying Fitbit could help Google extend its “ambient computing” hardware strategy, where the company aims to be a part of users’ lives wherever they are.
Image: FitBit
Image: FitBit

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Exploring new slang: What is 'RNG'?

RNG can be the source of gamers’ ultimate triumphs or utter heartbreaks. We take a look at how RNG has also moved out of the world of gaming and leaked into everyday life.

Apple announces second generation of AirPods

The new generation of AirPods marks Apple's latest expansion into the growing market of wearable technology.
Image: Apple has announced the second generation of the AirPods headphones.
Image: Apple has announced the second generation of the AirPods headphones.

The best gaming gear to know about now

From gaming headsets to gaming keyboards, these are the best gaming gear and pc gaming accessories to know about in 2018.
Gaming gear
Gaming gear