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		<title>Wyze is working on a fitness tracker that puts Alexa on your wrist</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[ad_1] In a recent product update, Wyze outlined its plans for the Wyze Lock, outdoor camera, scale and doorbell cam, as well as the Wyze Band. Official information on the device is a little thin, but ZatzNotFunny has unearthed more details on what we can expect. As well as the usual activity tracking features and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>In a recent <a href="https://forums.wyzecam.com/t/wyze-product-updates-02-17-2020/89116">product update</a>, Wyze outlined its plans for the Wyze Lock, outdoor camera, scale and doorbell cam, as well as the Wyze Band. Official information on the device is a little thin, but <em><a href="https://zatznotfunny.com/2020-02/wyze-band-alexa/">ZatzNotFunny</a> </em>has unearthed more details on what we can expect. As well as the usual activity tracking features and weather tools, the band will let users control Wyze devices straight from their wrist, as well as any number of <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/22/the-best-alexa-compatible-smart-home-devices-for-amazon-echo/">Alexa devices</a>, thanks to built-in Alexa capabilities. Smart phone notifications also appear to be included in the color screen device.</p>
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<p>It looks like launch is a few months away yet, with Wyze noting in its product update that it expects to complete the beta phase soon and move on to preparing for the EA launch. No doubt the band &#8212; and indeed all of the products Wyze hopes to roll out this year &#8212; will be a harder sell, given its massive data breach last year. That being said, while there is no official pricing information available yet, we can expect the Wyze Band to represent an affordable way of getting Alexa on your wrist. With the company no doubt mindful of its security levels and taking steps to tighten its operations that might be enough to convince customers to give it a go.</p>
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		<title>Here&#8217;s why Netflix is tracking some Android users&#8217; physical activity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[ad_1] &#8220;We are continually testing ways to give our members a better experience,&#8221; Netflix told The Next Web. &#8220;This was part of a test to see how we can improve video playback quality when a member is on the go. Only some accounts are in the test, and we don&#8217;t currently have plans to roll [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>&#8220;We are continually testing ways to give our members a better experience,&#8221; <a href="https://thenextweb.com/apps/2019/07/31/netflix-is-testing-changing-playback-quality-based-on-your-physical-activity/">Netflix told</a> <em>The Next Web</em>. &#8220;This was part of a test to see how we can improve video playback quality when a member is on the go. Only some accounts are in the test, and we don&#8217;t currently have plans to roll it out.&#8221; Netflix may be using an <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/10/google-assistant-launch-gesture-android-q/">Android Q</a> setting that allows developers to track step counts or figure out if you&#8217;re walking, biking or in a vehicle as you use their apps.</p>
<p>It makes a lot of sense Netflix wants to optimize video streaming in as many situations as it can, including when you&#8217;re watching on public transport. I&#8217;ve used Netflix as a soundtrack for walks, particularly shows I can largely just listen to like <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/19/netflix-eddie-murphy-stand-up-specials/">comedy specials,</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/05/david-lettermans-netflix-talk-show-snags-obama-as-the-first-gue/"><em>My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman</em></a> or <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/17/netflix-patriot-act-hasan-minhaj-dvd-us-broadband-digital-divide/"><em>Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.</em></a> So, there some clear use cases Netflix could be keeping in mind here, but the test will depend on whether users are comfortable letting it see how much they&#8217;re moving around instead of, you know, watching Netflix on their couch.</p>
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