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Daily Roundup: FuelBand SE Silver Edition, privacy-focused Blackphone and more!

You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

Facebook may launch a reader app

A report from Re/code says Facebook may be working on its own news aggregator called Paper. The app is apparently based off a failed News Feed project, but the social giant has yet to confirm any plans. Follow the link for details.

FuelBand SE Silver Edition hands-on

The FuelBand SE Silver is Nike's latest addition to its fashion-centric Metaluxe Collection. Priced at $169, this fitness tracker may cost a bit more than its predecessors, but it's got the bling to back it up. Click through for our hands-on.

Chrome data compression for iOS

Google Chrome is inviting iOS users to enable its new data compression feature, reducing data usage and improving security. Click through for more information.

Privacy-focused Blackphone

Spanish manufacturer Geeksphone says it's working on a privacy-focused smartphone for release at MWC. The Android-based handset, called Blackphone, will utilize a "PrivatOS" skin to secure calls, texts and web browsing. Follow the link for details.

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