It also recently launched its Wi-Fi Smart Scale, which transmits your weight, body fat and body mass index to the cloud.

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The European air safety body, Eurocontrol, said the cloud of ash had reached 55, 000ft and was expected to move through northern UK and Scotland.

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The situation with oil workers taken hostage in Algeria puts a "dark cloud" over the country's production, an international energy body has said.

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Wearable 3D body motion tracking is enabling the next wave of innovation in cloud-connected wearable sports, fitness, healthcare and gaming sensor accessories for smartphones.

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The slack body of Father Mychal Judge, seemingly at peace as he is carried through a dust cloud.

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