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Check out our favorite back-to-school deals to get you ready for a new year

Our top back-to-school deals can help you save money and get you geared up for work, play, and the joys of learning.
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Apple insists that a Beats headphone explosion wasn’t its fault

Earlier this year a pair of Beats headphones suddenly caught fire while in use. Apple, which owns Beats, has blamed faulty AAA batteries.
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Apple’s long-delayed BeatsX wireless headphones will be released February 10

Following the delay of both the latest from Beats By Dre and its own AirPods, Apple will finally begin selling the BeatsX on February 10.
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Apple exec Jimmy Iovine talks Apple Music expansion

Apple Music wants to hit the hot button of pop culture, says executive Jimmy Iovine. He has some ideas on how to do that.

Everything Apple debuted at its iPhone 7 event in one big roundup

Apple's September 7 event was home to a number of big announcements. From the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to the Apple Watch 2, here's everything we saw.
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Leaked email hints at a new line of Beats headphones at Apple’s September 7 event

According to leaked reports, Apple may be gearing up to launch a new line of Beats headphones at its iPhone 7 event on September 7.
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Put a plus on it: Apple launches Pill+, the first new Beats product since takeover

The new Bluetooth speaker sports a new shape, re-positioned control buttons, and a better battery life while slimmed down from the now-defunct Pill XL.
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Apple Music arrives tomorrow. Learn everything you need to know in 2 minutes

With the release of Apple Music set for June 30, find out whether the new music-streaming service has what it takes to challenge the likes of Spotify and Pandora.
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Beats By Dre headphones teardown finds metal parts included just to add weight

A recently documented teardown of Beats By Dre headphones found four metal parts were included -- simply to add weight and achieve a more premium feel.
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Too hot to handle: Apple recalls Beats Pill XL after speakers cause burns

Apple's issuing a voluntary recall of the Beats Pill XL after some units were found to overheat. One unit caused burns, and another damage to a desk.
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Apple limiting free options on its upcoming streaming music service

We haven't had any official confirmation of a new music streaming app from Apple, but it sounds like there won't be much free material on offer.
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After hiccups, Jay-Z’s forray into the streaming music biz moves forward (Update)

Jay Z's multi-million dollar bid for a streaming music corporation Aspiro AB appears to be a go after minority shareholders attempted to block the sale.
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Is Twitter Music in trouble? Project’s leader, Bob Moczydlowsky, calls it quits

Bob Moczydlowsky is abandoning his post as head of Twitter Music. We've got the details, plus analysis on what this means for Twitter Music.
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Monster slaps Beats and co-founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine with a lawsuit

Monster filed a lawsuit against Beats, alleging that Beats left out Monster from its dealings and that Beats was essentially bullying Monster around.
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Beats busts out new Solo2 Wireless, likely the last of its pre-Apple designs

Beats new Solo2 wireless are likely the last design hailing from its pre-Apple days. Availability is slated for later this month.
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Bose kit is about to be pulled from the Apple Store (Updated)

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Bose and Beats put down the gloves, agree to settle patent lawsuit privately

While the two headphone brands continue to battle it out in the headlines, Bose and Apple's Beats agreed to settle their current patent dispute privately.
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Colin Kaepernick fined $10K for wearing Beats headphones at NFL press conference

After signing an exclusive deal with Bose, the NFL fined QB Colin Kaepernick $10K for wearing Beats headphones to a press conference.
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Beats, Bose battle over brand exposure on NFL broadcasts

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iPhone 6 may come with Lightning jack headphones: Here’s everything we know

A report from 9to5Mac in June revealed specs for manufacturers for the design of two new Lightning-connected headphone models.
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Former Beats alumnus launches new audio company with $300 headphones

Steven Lamar, a self-proclaimed co-founder of Beats, has launched his own audio company, Roam, with a $300 pair of Bluetooth earphones.
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Apple opens dedicated area for Beats within its online store

About one week after the official closing of its Beats deal, Apple has begun offering the popular Dr. Dre brand's products via Apple's online store.
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Apple makes its billion dollar Beats buy official

After two months of preparation, Apple apparently got the Beats deal done, officially welcoming Beats to the family on its homepage.
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Apple to lay off around 200 workers from Beats following acquisition

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Apple’s billion dollar bid for Beats approved by the EU

Beats Electronics moves one step closer to brandishing the Apple logo, as the $3 billion deal gains approval from the EU.
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Bose sues Apple’s Beats Electronics over noise-canceling headphones patent

Bose has sued Apple's Beats brand over the patents it holds associated with noise-canceling headphones, according to a report from Re/code.
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Rock out your workout like Lebron with Beats’ new Powerbeats2 Wireless Earphones

Beats unveils a new pair of wireless earphones, offering 6 hours of runtime, and water-resistance to help you rock your workout.
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Apple gets into the Android app business with Beats

Apple acquired the Beats Music Android and Windows Phone apps and it intends to keep them. Could Beats convince Android users to convert to iOS ?
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Can Beats get Apple back in rhythm with the music industry?

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Beats’ long-term designer says goodbye as Jony Ive says hello

The chief designer behind Beats Electronics, Robert Brunner, will not be joining the company in the next era. What will that mean for the iconic brand?
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Wearhaus’ Arc headphones aim to bring music back to its social origins

Headphone maker Wearhaus has a new pair of 'phones, dubbed "Arc," that allows users to wirelessly tune into eachothers' songs for synced-up listening.

Beats launches redesigned Solo2 headphones before the ink dries on its acquisition

Beats Electronics today revealed the revamped Solo2 headphone, which received a handful of design and sound updates, along with some new color options.
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Apple makes Beats buy official, to the tune of $3 billion

Apple purchased Beats Electronics today for $3 billion. The deal will see Apple acquire Beats hardware, Beats Music and more.
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Update: Apple slices price for Beats Electronics to $3 billion

The Cupertino tech firm will reportedly be purchasing Beats and all of its spoils, with an announcement to come in the next week.