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Connected Thinking

Smartwatch Maker Pebble Shuts Down, Fitbit Buys Some Remains

by Chuck Martin, Staff Writer

Smartwatch pioneer Pebble is no more. After raising more than $30 million, the wearables maker has closed its door and some of its staff is heading over to wearables market … Read the whole story

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New Bluetooth Launches, Coming In Consumer Products
by Chase Martin
Connectivity within the Internet of Things just got a boost in speed and reliability with the official adoption of a new Bluetooth standard and … Read the whole story
Connected Toys Violate Children's Privacy Law, Advocates Say
by Wendy Davis
Genesis Toys, which sells the popular connected toy My Friend Cayla, is violating federal laws regarding children's privacy, advocates say in a new FTC … Read the whole story
Mondelez's Sour Patch Kids Releases Paid Samsung Gear VR Game
by Karlene Lukovitz
"Candy Defense" included in-app programmatic ads and in-app purchases of virtual "gems" used to upgrade heroes and other game elements. Read the whole story