For example, a user can shoot photos or videos with their tablet or smartphone, sync it with the new Intel Atom-based device, and stream the content to a TV.

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For some of its functions, like email and the calendar, you can control how much data it stores by going into settings and specifying how many messages it should show from each account, or how far back in time its calendar should sync with the calendar service it uses.

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You can either set it up to sync with your smartphone or to send the data directly to Withings' cloud via WiFi.

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Whenever you buy or save an offer, you will be able to automatically sync it to Google Wallet.

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Is it an eerie coincidence, or perhaps just sisters in sync?

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Once you buy the system and sync it to the app, it lets you know when someone enters or exits your home, and sends you five pictures moments apart, so you can see who it is and what that person is up to.

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Fun bonus trick that makes me wonder just how long Sonos has been working on this thing: It can wirelessly sync up with older Sonos products, such as Play speakers or Sub subwoofer, allowing you to build out a true wireless surround system.

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On Tuesday, it will be made available as an upgrade to Sync vehicles that are model 2010 or later.

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The sound systems offer wireless streaming via Bluetooth technology, so it is easy to sync the systems to compatible devices and play music from CDs, USBs or streaming audio services.

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