SOUL launches affordable FLEX 2 sport earphones

SOUL Electronics, just  announced the FLEX 2, sport earphones that provide users with a secure and comfortable fit for all types of workouts. The sweatproof earphones feature two interchangeable ear pieces, a hook and lock design and over-ear fit for every workout style, and feature a microphone for hands free calls and a remote to control playlists.

Equipped with dynamic drivers, 9.2mm speaker diameter and neodymium magnets for a balanced and powerful sound, the FLEX 2 are designed to provide quality sound during the most strenuous workouts. The FLEX 2 includes a carrying pouch and four ear tips for a secure and comfortable fit. Available in black, blue and red, the FLEX 2 retail for $29.99. 

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Samsung's Bixby smart assistant finally comes to Canadian Galaxy S8 phones

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

A long six monts after it was unveiled alongside the Samsung Galaxy S8, Gear 360' Camea and Gear VR, the Bixby smart assistant is finally coming to Canadian Galaxy S8 devices.

Bixby rollout was off to a shaky start. It was key differentiator for the Galaxy S8 (Samsung even built-in a proprietary button for the service) but didn't appear on devices until last month. While Samsung touts Bixby's capabilities and advanced assistant features. Bixby is expected to transcend mobile devices and be integrated into other appliances. Samsung likely got Bixby out of the gate today because it will be included in the Galaxy Note8, which is the phablet they are launching this week and is the successor to the faulty and exploding Note7.

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Android 8.0 is officially called 'Oreo'

After much speculation, Google is naming Android 8.0 or 'O,' as Oreo. This is the continued tradtions of naming the Android operating systems after tasty treats and the second time Google has appropriated a popular confectioner's brand (the first one was KitKat). Below are more details from Google.

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Canadian iHeart device said to calculate your body's Internal Age

iHeart, the successful device developed by a Canadian doctor that calculates your body's Internal Age, is now Android compatible. VitalSines -- the company behind this device -- announced its new Android app after originally launching on iOS in 2016.  

The iHeart device was created by Dr. Jess Goodman to help people live longer and healthier lives. iHeart tracks a metric offering insight into overall health and objectively tracks improvement from exercise, good diet and lower stress. To calculate Internal Age, the device is simply placed on a user's finger and will generate a result in 30 seconds. The goal is that users will be able to make changes to their health habits that, over time, lower their Internal Age while they pursue a healthier lifestyle. 

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