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Jawbone Debuts UP, Which Tracks, Well, You (Video)

Kara Swisher in News on November 2, 2011 at 9:01 pm PT

It’s UP to you to get in better shape.

Mac Alternatives to Quicken

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on July 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on alternatives to Quicken for Macs, putting a computer to sleep and watching TV on the iPad.

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Jawbone’s Newest Product: Health-Tracking Wristband Called UP

Kara Swisher in News on July 13, 2011 at 11:34 am PT

Jawbone, the San Francisco consumer electronics start-up that just grabbed another $70 million in funding, has announced its latest gadget called Up. The new product is described as “an intelligent, wearable wristband with an application that combines tracking, analysis, social and motivational elements.” Jawbone, which makes a popular Bluetooth headset and also the Jambox wireless speaker, said Up will track a user’s movement, sleep patterns and nutrition.

Let Sleeping Partners Lie

Katherine Boehret in The Digital Solution on June 7, 2011 at 3:35 pm PT

There’s almost nothing as jarring as the sound of your partner’s alarm going off hours before you need to wake up. One gadget may give you new hope for sleeping in while your partner heads off to work, says Katie.

The Sleepless Elite

Melinda Beck, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on April 5, 2011 at 4:30 am PT

For a small group of people–perhaps just 1 percent to 3 percent of the population–sleep is a waste of time. Natural “short sleepers,” as they’re officially known, are night owls and early birds simultaneously.

Blogs, MacBooks and GSM phones

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on February 16, 2011 at 3:20 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on starting a blog, sleeping MacBooks and GSM phones.

Nintendo's 3DS on Sale March 27 for $250, Boasting iPhone-Like Features

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 19, 2011 at 8:56 am PT

Nintendo announced the pricing and release date today for the 3DS, which it hopes will rejuvenate sales as its other hardware platforms start aging.

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