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Fitbit gets fancy with new Blaze smart fitness watch

Step aside, Apple, there's a new watch in town. Fitbit Blaze is a new smart fitness watch unveiled at CES 2016. Read more →

Oculus Rift pre-orders to go live on Jan. 6

VR company Oculus recently announced that the consumer version of its Rift headset will open to pre-orders on Wednesday, January 6. Here's what you need to know. Read more →

Four startups helping companies successfully implement parental leave

Over the last year, big strides have been made in increasing parental leave policies. TechRepublic examines four companies that help employers bridge the gap between policy and reality. Read more →

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Jack Wallen // January 5, 2016, 9:41 PM PST

Pro tip: Add multiple accounts to the Google Inbox app

If you're stumped as to how to add multiple accounts on Google Inbox, Jack Wallen can help. Follow the steps in this how-to.

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Teena Maddox // January 5, 2016, 2:22 PM PST

CES 2016: Cute is key with the newest tech gadgets from Withings

A smart thermometer and an affordable, colorful low-power activity tracker are the two latest offerings from Withings. Both products debuted at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.

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Keith Townsend // January 5, 2016, 10:39 AM PST

Data center analytics to play central role in the future of operations

Advances in data center technology mean that analytics are taking center stage in data center operations. Keith Townsend overviews two approaches to data center big data.

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Mark Kaelin // January 5, 2016, 10:19 AM PST

Control collaboration chaos with admin tools for Office 365 Groups

Office 365 Groups offers great potential for increased enterprise productivity, but it also introduces great potential for chaos. IT departments now have the tools to keep that chaos under control.

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Erin Carson // January 5, 2016, 10:12 AM PST

HTC Vive Pre brings front-facing camera to dev kit, taking steps toward mixed reality

The second generation HTC Vive will include an integrated front-facing camera, creating potential beyond virtual reality into mixed reality.

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Teena Maddox

BYOD, IoT and wearables thriving in the enterprise

BYOD continues to remain a strong trend in the enterprise, and interest in wearable devices and IoT is growing. Find out the latest in this new report.

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Teena Maddox // January 5, 2016, 9:10 AM PST

CES 2016: Fitbit gets fancy with new Blaze smart fitness watch

Step aside, Apple, there's a new watch in town. Fitbit Blaze is a new smart fitness watch unveiled at CES 2016.

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Conner Forrest // January 5, 2016, 8:57 AM PST

CES 2016: Carmakers kick off the year with big moves in autonomous vehicles

At the 2016 CES in Las Vegas, many major automakers announced their plans for autonomous vehicles. Here's a roundup of the major news.

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Hope Reese // January 5, 2016, 8:17 AM PST

Four startups helping companies successfully implement parental leave

Over the last year, big strides have been made in increasing parental leave policies. TechRepublic examines four companies that help employers bridge the gap between policy and reality.

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Jack Wallen // January 5, 2016, 7:08 AM PST

Screenshots: Keep your Android device backed up with these five apps

When disaster strikes, you need to have a backup plan in place to make it easier to restore your Android device. Here are several free tools that can help.

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Jack Wallen // January 5, 2016, 7:07 AM PST

Five free Android apps for reliable backups

Even though your Android device features some built-in backup capabilities, certain items may still fall through the cracks. These five apps can keep that from happening.

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Mary Shacklett // January 5, 2016, 6:30 AM PST

How to use asset management to create a greener company

IT bears much of the responsibility of creating sustainability improvements in the enterprise. Here's how extend efforts beyond the server room.

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Jack Wallen // January 5, 2016, 5:16 AM PST

Let Syncthing turn your desktop into a local cloud for your mobile device

If you're looking for an easy way to sync files from your mobile device to your desktop, Jack Wallen shows you how with Syncthing.

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Vendor reference worksheet: Business software purchases

Replacing or implementing a new business software solution is a significant undertaking. This worksheet will help you collect feedback from peers who have experience with the products or services you'...

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Matt Asay // January 5, 2016, 5:00 AM PST

Why the lock screen is the next battleground in mobile

New data suggests we're spending more time with notifications and less time with apps. Here's what that means for the future of smartphones.

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Bill Detwiler // January 5, 2016, 12:42 AM PST

CES 2016: NVIDIA Drive PX 2 supercomputer for self-driving cars like having 150 MacBook Pros in your trunk

NVIDIA plans to put a supercomputer and deep-learning neural network in the truck of every self-driving car.

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Jesus Vigo // January 4, 2016, 11:57 PM PST

Work smarter in 2016: Focus on these three IT topics

If your IT department is being asked to do more with less, Jesus Vigo says these technologies are the ones to watch.

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Hope Reese // December 16, 2015, 4:00 AM PST

Hot tech books of 2016: Check out TechRepublic's top picks

Want to stay ahead of the curve on the latest in artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technology? Check out our top ten tech titles for 2016 to prepare yourself for life alongside machines.

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Conner Forrest // December 29, 2015, 5:00 AM PST

Photos: The 10 most overhyped tech products of 2015

Because of its constant stream of new products, the tech industry is naturally plagued by excessive hype. Here are 10 products that couldn't live up to their own advertising.

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Lyndsey Gilpin // June 8, 2015, 10:11 AM PST

Photos: DARPA Robotics Challenge unleashes the next wave of humanoid robots

The most brilliant robotics minds in the world gathered for DARPA's Robotics Challenge finals in Pomona California from June 5-6. Take a look at some of the craziest robots from the expo and competiti...

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James Sanders // December 31, 2015, 6:00 AM PST

Tech reincarnations: 5 dud products that inspired later hits

Many failed tech products often have features that were incorporated in newer devices or next generation replacements. Here are five products and their modern, successful, counterparts.

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TechRepublic Staff // December 24, 2015, 6:32 AM PST

The 22 safest jobs during the robot revolution

An Oxford University study estimates that 47% of current US jobs could be done by computers in as little as two decades. But not all professions are vulnerable to automation.

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Teena Maddox

BYOD, IoT and wearables thriving in the enterprise

BYOD continues to remain a strong trend in the enterprise, and interest in wearable devices and IoT is growing. Find out the latest in this new report.

from Tech Pro Research

Evan Koblentz // December 13, 2015, 4:37 AM PST

Ghosts of tech past: Photos of data storage from the 1950s - 1980s

Take a trip back in time to see examples of data storage from the 1950s through the 1980s.

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Nick Heath // December 21, 2015, 9:26 AM PST

Ten ways smartphone tech is changing the world

From cancer diagnosis to self-driving cars - smartphone tech is helping to drive major advances in many areas of life.

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Bill Detwiler // December 28, 2015, 10:07 AM PST

Photos: Cracking Open the Amazon Fire

In this TechRepublic teardown, Bill Detwiler shows you how to disassemble the Amazon Fire and gives you a tour of the tech inside this $50 tablet.

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Conner Forrest // December 23, 2015, 5:00 AM PST

The 12 biggest business tech stories of 2015, in photos

This year saw the usual cavalcade of big headlines in business tech. Here are 12 of the biggest stories of 2015.

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Hope Reese // November 30, 2015, 6:40 AM PST

Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

From robots to drones to self-driving cars, 2015 has been a boom year for tech. Want to catch up on the latest ideas and innovations? Here are TechRepublic's top ten titles.

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James Sanders // July 28, 2015, 9:35 PM PST

Screenshots: Windows 10 alternatives that won't disappoint

Despite the fanfare that Windows 10 is generating, these alternative upgrade paths are worth your consideration.

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John Lee // November 26, 2007, 2:45 AM PST

Cracking Open Master Replicas' Darth Vader Force FX Lightsaber

Let's see how Master Replicas' craftsmen were able to reverse-engineer Darth Vader's Lightsaber.

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Vendor reference worksheet: Business software purchases

Replacing or implementing a new business software solution is a significant undertaking. This worksheet will help you collect feedback from peers who have experience with the products or services you'...

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Jack Wallen // December 24, 2015, 7:52 AM PST

How to set up 2 step authentication for ssh on your Linux servers

If you have ssh enabled on your Linux servers, you should consider two-step authentication a requirement. Jack Wallen shows you how to set this up.

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TechRepublic Staff // October 27, 2015, 1:00 AM PST

The 18 scariest computer viruses of all time

There's no shortage of computer viruses in the wild, but not all malware is created equal. These 18 viruses are the worst of the worst: They've shut down banks, grounded airplanes, destroyed nuclear e...

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Jefferson Reid // November 5, 2015, 5:30 PM PST

These data centers are insanely gorgeous

Today's repositories of zeroes and ones take data center design to the next level.

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