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Lauren Goode

    Latest articles by Lauren Goode

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    That whole “wave your arms like you just don’t care” thing has proved buggy for Nest.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Impress Your Friends With Your Animated Video SkillsImpress Your Friends With Your Animated Video Skills
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    You don’t have to be a multimedia ninja to make cool-looking video animations.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Streaming Music ServiceFive Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Streaming Music Service
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    Someone you work with may have a 13-hour Spotify playlist comprised entirely of calming wind chimes.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Can Neato’s BotVac 85 Compete With the Tried-and-Tested Roomba?Can Neato’s BotVac 85 Compete With the Tried-and-Tested Roomba?
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    Robot vacuums are pretty amazing -- but some are better than others.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Breeze: The Overexuberant Activity-Tracking AppBreeze: The Overexuberant Activity-Tracking App
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    Are “passive” step-counting apps the new activity trackers?

    By Lauren Goode
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    Facebook Acquires Activity-Tracking App MovesFacebook Acquires Activity-Tracking App Moves
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    Why Buy a Digital Camera When You Can Rent?Why Buy a Digital Camera When You Can Rent?
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    Lumoid is a new camera-rental company that’s targeting wedding-goers, new parents, vacationers and photo hobbyists, at $5 to $25 per day.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Refresh Wants You to Get Personal in Your MeetingsRefresh Wants You to Get Personal in Your Meetings
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    Do I need to say to my yoga instructor, “Did you know you share a birthday with Tom Selleck?”

    By Lauren Goode
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    That intense, sweaty, really-freaking-early spin class? It’s like it never happened.

    By Lauren Goode
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