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Lauren Goode

    Latest articles by Lauren Goode

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    WatchOS 2 First Look: New Software, Same Apple WatchWatchOS 2 First Look: New Software, Same Apple Watch
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    Hey Siri, show me something new.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
    Google Event Scheduled for September 29thGoogle Event Scheduled for September 29th
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    We’re likely to see some new Nexus 5 smartphones.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
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    Technology

    The bands will also now automatically transition from active to sleep mode when the wearer goes to bed at night.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
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    Last year’s tech in this year’s tablet.

    By Lauren Goode
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    “Before, SmartThings was easy for early adopters, but I think now we’re mass market easy.”

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
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    And in the future, Amazon will know when your lightbulb is about to die.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
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    Technology

    A sensor-filled men’s suit could be on the way.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
    Amazon’s Dash Buttons Hint at a Future of Interface-Free ShoppingAmazon’s Dash Buttons Hint at a Future of Interface-Free Shopping
    Technology

    The notion that the best interface may be no interface is not a new one, but in an e-commerce scenario, it makes a surprising amount of sense.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
    Tons of People Are Buying Fitbits, but Are They Actually Using Them?Tons of People Are Buying Fitbits, but Are They Actually Using Them?
    Technology

    “Active” is used loosely in the company’s “paid active user” metric.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
    ‘The Future Is Bright’: Here’s What The Verge Says About Windows 10‘The Future Is Bright’: Here’s What The Verge Says About Windows 10
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    Our partners over at The Verge have been nose deep in Windows 10.

    By Lauren Goode