The Switch: Why the Apple Watch should get dumber

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Why the Apple Watch should get dumber "We believe Apple Watch will quickly become integral to your day."That was Apple chief executive Tim Cook this week, trying to sell his company's latest gadget to the world. No doubt Apple will sell millions of these devices, and Cook's prediction will probably come true for those who buy them. But whether the Apple Watch becomes integral in a way that actually helps us live — rather than sucking us in — is the big question.  Read full article »

DHS competition seeks to bring wearable technology to first responders

What if the same wearable devices that track your fitness levels or your tennis serve could be used to help first responders in dangerous situations? That’s a question the Department of Homeland Security is exploring with a new business model to harness innovative technology from start-ups.   Read full article »

Here are all 400 pages of the FCC’s net neutrality rules

The Federal Communications Commission has finally published its full net neutrality rules on its Web site. And they're not for the faint of heart. Together with the dissents from the agency's Republican commissioners, the document adds up to 400 pages.  Read full article »

Innovations: What it’s like to have a robot deliver toothpaste to your hotel room

In August the Aloft Hotel in Cupertino, Calif. began making deliveries to guests’ rooms with a robot. The program has gone well enough that they’ve expanded and now have another Botlr robot operating in their hotel in Newark, Calif. They expect to roll out more robots to Aloft Hotels this year and beyond.  Read full article »

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