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Nintendo Hits Snooze On Sleep-Tracking Device (techcrunch.com)

Posted by yaelk on from the snoozing dept.

In October 2014, Nintendo announced a plan to develop a sleep-tracking app and device. This device would use microwave sensors to monitor important sleep data throughout the night, to optimize users' slumber time and encourage a healthier rest cycle. Now, Nintendo has announced that the sleep app has been put to sleep indefinitely; the company is instead focusing on its new mobile games and next-generation console.

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  1. It's a trick! by uCallHimDrJ0NES · · Score: 4, Interesting

    They're just trying to throw us off the scent. Everybody knows dream product placement is the next big thing. I, for one, love alpha testing my DreamBoy Advance XL, and I can't even remember why.

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