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  • A person holds cash in his hand next to Western Union signs at a Florida Check Cashing window inside a convenience store in Miami, Florida, on January 12, 2023. - Western Union announced January 11, 2023 it had resumed moving money from the United States to Cuba, more than two years after sanctions forced the US-based firm to shut down operations on the communist-run island. The resumption of money transfer services to Cuba "is currently in a test phase," the company said in a statement, noting that US customers are limited to sending a maximum of $2,000 per day and only from select sites in the Miami area. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)

    US law enforcement has warrantless access to many money transfers

    by 
    Jon Fingas
    Jon Fingas
    01.18.2023

    US law enforcement can access details of some international money transfers without a warrant.

  • Larklife fitness band jogs into retail stores, nags you about exercise and sleep patterns

    by 
    Sean Buckley
    Sean Buckley
    12.06.2012

    Sure, your iPhone already keeps track of your work schedules, lunch meetings and Lego creations -- isn't it about time you let it tell you when to go to bed, too? It can, if you're so inclined -- at least when paired with a Larklife fitness band. This wearable pedometer peripheral tracks your activity, sleep patterns and diet with a companion app, nagging you with suggestions on how to eat, sleep and exercise. It'll even gently buzz you awake with a vibrating alarm, should you try to shirk its suggestions. The $149 Bluetooth band promises to sync with your device in real time, removing the burden of syncing and updating exercise data. It's also an iOS exclusive, and is fittingly available at Apple retail locations. Determined to do your holiday shopping from your armchair? No worries -- Lark's own website is offering free shipping through December 25th. Read on to scope out the company's official press release.