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samsung appears to pull the plug on problematic galaxy note 7 dtd1010yt

Samsung appears to pull the plug on problematic Galaxy Note 7

Also: VW recalls hundred of thousands of VW and Audi cars over fuel leak concerns, U.K. leader bans Apple Watch from meetings over Russian hacking fears.
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As billionaires ogle Mars, the space race is back on

apple to set up uk hq inside iconic london landmark dtd0928

Apple to set up U.K. HQ inside iconic London landmark

Also today: Amazon rolls out a new Fire TV streaming stick with Alexa voice control baked right in, and rumors around the iPhone 8 are already swirling.
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Google’s Pixel phones get more details, fun color names ahead of launch

Plus: Spectacular rumored specs for the Samsung S8, Elon Musk is set to detail his big plans for Mars.
roku rolls out new streaming boxes for cable cutters takes aim at chromecast dtd0926

Roku rolls out new streaming boxes for cable-cutters, takes aim at Chromecast

Also: Good luck getting a Jet Black iPhone 7, and Snapchat turns into Snap Inc. as it debuts some funky fresh camera-equipped sunglasses. For real.
tech giants count up their cash as the battle to buy twitter gears dtd23

Tech giants count up their cash as the battle to buy Twitter gears up

Plus: Google's Project Daydream VR venture takes a big step, and can't miss-playlists for your weekend party plans.
are new apple iphones throwing hissy fits under load dtd0919

Are new Apple iPhones throwing hissy fits under load?

Plus: Researcher says current autonomous car tech is not up to speed, Nikon announces action camera lineup.
coo of samsung u s in video shut down and return note 7 phones asap dtd0916

COO of Samsung U.S. in video: shut down and return Note 7 phones ASAP

Also: news outlets sue to learn how the FBI hacked an iPhone (and how much it cost), and there's no better way to wrap up summer than with drone surfing.
iphone 7 plus and jet black sell out ahead of launch day dtd0915

iPhone 7 Plus and Jet Black 7 sell out ahead of launch day

Also: Pandora revamps their basic paid tier with a new price and new features, Sony breaks cover on a trio of high-end video and audio bits at CEDIA 2016.
uber kicks off self driving car trials in pittsburgh is it the future of dtd0914a

Uber kicks off self-driving car trials in Pittsburgh, is it the future of driving?

Plus: We take a close look at Apple's iOS10 release, and Samsung will issue a software patch to help keep Note 7 phone batteries from getting too hot.
apple unveils new iphone 7 updates watch debuts wireless airpod earbuds dtd0907

Apple unveils new iPhone 7, updates Apple Watch, debuts wireless AirPod earbuds

Here's a recap of what Apple announced today during their annual fall product update event. Hint: add headphones to your floppy disc and CD junk drawer.
leaks and more rumors ahead of apples iphone 7 party dtd0906

Leaks and more rumors ahead of Apple’s iPhone 7 party

Also: DT picks the hits at this year's IFA tech expo in Berlin, and McLaren's "budget" 562hp supercar will only set you back about $200,000.
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Samsung issues worldwide recall of Galaxy Note 7, halts sales

Also today: Sasmsung says their quantum dot TV tech is better than the rest, chipmaker Qualcomm surprises with surprisingly good VR prototype at IFA.
spacex falcon 9 rocket blows up on florida launch pad dtd0901

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blows up on Florida launch pad

Also today: Samsung feels the burn as battery issues plague new phone, gamers better hit the gym if they want to carry around Acer's giant new laptop.
apples ireland tax fight highlights monetary issues within the eu dtd0831

Apple’s Ireland tax fight highlights monetary issues within the EU

Plus: Dropbox hack from 2012 puts millions of accounts at risk, Forbes says new leak shows what comes with the iPhone 7 models.
apple hits back at 14 5b tax bill as iphone 7 reveal nears dtd0830

Apple hits back at $14.5B tax bill as iPhone 7 reveal nears

Plus: wireless earbud maker Bragi hypes a pre-Apple Event announcement, LG one-ups Samsung with an 38-inch curved monitor.
apple iphone 7 gets the blues in countdown to sept reveal dtd0829

Apple iPhone 7 gets the blues in countdown to Sept. 7 reveal?

Plus: Fitbit updates a popular fitness band, Samsung gets IFA 2016 rolling with two product announcements.
iphone hack attack prompts apple to release emergency update dtd0826

iPhone hack attack prompts Apple to release emergency update

Plus: Uber burns through a big pile of cash in just half a year, and James Cameron's 1986 movie 'Aliens' gets a Blu-ray birthday box set.
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Want a HUD in your motorcycle helmet? Livemap survives where Skully crashed

Are connected motorcycle helmets the future? After the disaster that was Skully, a Russian inventor may have a better way to see the road ahead for riders.
fitness band face off fitbit wins in court against jawbone fight likely to continue dtd0824

Fitness band face-off: Fitbit wins in court against Jawbone, fight likely to continue

Plus: Woz in not on board with losing the iPhone's headphone jack, and Google rolls out a sticky sweet new version of the Android OS.
online leaks point to playstation 4 slim dropping next month dtd0822

Online leaks point to Playstation 4 ‘Slim’ dropping next month

Plus: Kobe Bryant puts his money where the tech is, another Apple 1 computer auction is on, and the price just keeps climbing.
twitter pulls plug on 230000 accounts as fight against extremists ramps up dtd0819

Twitter pulls plug on 230,000 accounts as fight against extremists ramps up

Plus: Report says the Apple Watch 2 won't get a hoped-for feature, latest version of popular RPG Deus EX videogame gets reviewed.
uber buys otto will debut volvo self driving cars in pittsburg dtd0818

Uber buys Otto, will debut Volvo self-driving cars in Pittsburgh

Plus: McDonald's pulls kids' fitness bands from Happy Meals, giant (and quite curvaceous) new airship takes to the skies for the first time over England.
ford goes all in on driverless cars says 2021 will be the big year dtd817

Ford goes all in on driverless cars, says 2021 will be the big year

Plus: Intel's Project Alloy disconnects VR from the PC, stirs in AR goodness, and H/P looks to assimilate gamers with their new Omen X cube-shaped PCs.
samsungs note 7 phablet dials up innovation and performance dtd0816

Samsung’s Note 7 phablet dials up innovation and performance

Plus: Is the purported NSA hack for real? And at long last, Minecraft comes to VR via the Oculus Rift.
tweet that td twitter scores deal to stream thursday night nfl games dtd0815

Tweet that TD: Twitter scores deal to stream Thursday night NFL games

Also: Will Apple debut a "flexible" iPad with an OLED screen in 2018? And Google is working on a new OS that isn't Android. What will it be used for?
Skully Hud Helmet

Skully’s founders allegedly wasted millions, ripping off Indiegogo backers

The smart helmet startup is now the subject of litigation by a former employee, who alleges the founders wildly squandered the funds.
teal drone satisfies your need for remote controlled speed dtd0720

Teal drone satisfies your need for remote-controlled speed

A hot-rod drone with a high-powered heart, Twitter shuts down account belonging to Breitbart tech editor, Microsoft reminds you to upgrade again and again.
pokemon go takes aim at japan with some help from a big mac dtd0719

‘Pokémon Go’ takes aim at Japan, with some help from a Big Mac

Android N lets users know where their apps really came from, the U.S. Army may outfit every soldier with a small drone, Pokemon Go heads to Japan.
bizarre incidents involving pokemon go start to pile up dtd0714

Bizarre incidents involving Pokemon GO start to pile up

Pokemon Go players are getting into all sorts of trouble while playing the super-addictive game, Nintendo pumps up retro gaming with a new mini NES console.
pokemon go creators niantic say privacy concerns are unwarranted dtd0711

Pokemon GO creators Niantic say privacy concerns are unwarranted

Pokemon GO creators Niantic address Google account security concerns, new Apple iPhone 7 Plus spy shots emerge, check out our Amazon Prime Day deals guide.
android malware hummingbad hits 10m phones isnt your usual hack dtd0706

Android malware Hummingbad hits 10M phones, isn’t your usual hack

More Apple iPhone 7 rumors, Android malware Hummingbad flies into 10 million phones, Google grabs photo recognition software maker Moodstocks.
boston dynamics freakish spotmini is the robodog we secretly want dtd0624

Boston Dynamics’ freakish SpotMini is the robodog we secretly want

Robot dogs are not new, unless Boston Dynamics is making one, at which point things get kinda freaky. Plus: YouTube goes live, Uber stops the surge game.
google fiber gives wireless gigabit plan a boost with webpass isp buyout dtd0623

Google Fiber gives wireless gigabit plan a boost with Webpass ISP buyout

Google Fiber scoops up a wireless gigabit ISP, C-SPAN gets around House rules with a Periscope, little electric car blows away the big boys - by a lot.