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ODG’s new augmented reality glasses are cheaper and better than the Microsoft HoloLens

ODG has launched two new pairs of augmented reality glasses -- called R-8 and R-9. These glasses, however, are a little different from the rest.
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Mophie launches limited Chinese New Year edition PowerStation XL

Mophie has launched a Chinese New Year limited edition of the PowerStation XL, one of its most popular charging cases for iPhones and Android devices.
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TSMC is building chips with a 7nm process for the 2018 iPhone and iPad

Apple manufacturer TSMC will soon be ready to deliver chips to Apple for the 2018 iPhone and iPad. The new chips use the 7nm process.
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Computer outage causes massive delays at airports around the U.S.

Passengers were left grounded after a computer outage affected U.S. Customers around the U.S., causing delays in a number of airports.
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Hackers are now using WhatsApp to target unsuspecting users

If you're a WhatsApp user, you should be a little more careful. Hackers are now using the messaging platform to send viruses through Word documents.
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Google Tango-enabled Asus Zenfone AR accidently leaked by Qualcomm

Qualcomm has published a blog post detailing the upcoming Asus Zenfone AR a few days before the device was supposed to be unveiled.
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Facebook celebrates 2016 by showing off its best hackathon-developed products

Facebook is celebrating 2016 by showing off some of its favorite hackathon-developed products, including a richer Safety Check.
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Future Apple AirPods may use magnetic ear hooks to keep them off the ground

One of the biggest issues with the Apple AirPods is that they can fall out of your ear and you could lose them. An Apple patent suggests that could change.
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Thousands of jobs lost as Apple supplier Foxconn fully automates its factories

Apple supplier Foxconn is moving away from human labor and toward full automation -- and the company is doing so in three phases.
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Apple dominates holiday season smartphone sales at 44 percent of activations

Surprise, surprise! Apple absolutely dominated the holiday season smartphone sales yet again, coming in at 44 percent of smartphone activations.
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ZTE’s Blade V8 Pro packs a surprise for shutterbugs with its dual cameras

ZTE's mid-range Blade V8 Pro is a pretty huge step up over last year's Blade V7 with its dual-camera tech, bigger battery, and Qualcomm processor.
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AirPods users complain of battery drainage issues with the charging case

It looks like Apple's battery woes aren't limited to the new MacBook Pro -- some AirPods users are complaining that the charging case is draining overnight.
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Beautiful concept design is what we hope the Lenovo Droid Turbo 3 will look like

While there's no official word on whether or not Lenovo is even working on a Droid Turbo 3, a concept designer has come up with a beautiful concept for it.
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Time for a replacement? Google Nexus 6P bootloop caused by hardware issue

The Nexus 6P has been subject of a few issues of late. Most recently, users are finding themselves stuck in a bootloop.
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Mint SIM boasts great prepaid mobile carrier prices, but there’s a serious catch

A new MVNO called Mint SIM has launched, boasting seriously low prices -- but there's a catch. The best prices comes when you buy a year's worth of data.
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Report: Samsung mobile employees are getting reduced bonuses this Christmas

It looks like Samsung mobile employees will be taking on some of the mobile division's financial woes personally, according to reports.
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Google Maps will now tell you if a location is wheelchair accessible or not

Google is updating Maps with a new feature that could be very helpful to may people -- telling them whether or not a location is wheelchair accessible.
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Airbnb could soon help users book flights to get them to their accommodation

Airbnb may be working on a feature that could help turn it into a more comprehensive travel agency -- flight booking.
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Amazon’s Fire OS adds Alexa video support and a reading app for children

Amazon's Fire OS is getting a few great, new features. Perhaps the most notable feature is the addition of Amazon Rapids, a reading app for kids.
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Augmented reality, anyone? Lenovo is releasing another Tango phone in 2017

Lenovo is set to follow the Phab 2 Pro, which was the first consumer-facing Tango phone, with another Tango phone, according to a Lenovo general manager.
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Niantic may delay the Pokémon Go Apple Watch app to develop its own wearable

It looks like Niantic may be developing its own wearables, which is why the Pokémon Go for Apple Watch app may be a little delayed.
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The Google Pixel is coming to T-Mobile — but T-Mobile won’t sell it

According to a recent report, T-Mobile may be preparing to start displaying the Google Pixel in its stores. It won't, however, be selling them.
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Next generation of Facebook Live will let you live-stream 360-degree video

Facebook is upgrading Facebook Live to support 360-degree video. The new feature will roll out to select pages first, then to profiles and all pages.
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Google Home (formerly Google Cast) now offers 35 third-party actions

Google Home (previously Google Cast) has long been a popular way to bring content from your smartphone to your home. Now, it's open to developers.
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FreedomPop expands its low-cost service with new access to AT&T's network

FreedomPop just added another partner to its short list -- AT&T. Now customers will be able to get a hot spot or a SIM that work on AT&T's network.
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Don’t download those ‘Super Mario Run’ knockoffs for Android

Super Mario Run is projected to be a huge success, and already knockoffs have started appearing on Android. But you probably shouldn't download them.
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Google now lets users add moving text to GIFs in its Motion Stills app

Google has updated its Motion Stills app for iOS once again, this time allowing users to add moving text to their images.
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Here’s a look at some of the first stand-alone apps on Android Wear 2.0

One of the best new features of Android Wear 2.0 is that it lets users install standalone apps. Here's a quick look at some of the first of those apps.
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You can now get the Google Pixel silicone case in more colors than gray

Looking for a vibrant new case for your Pixel or Pixel XL? Google is now offering its silicone case in five different colors.
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Huawei is launching a very interesting concept phone on December 16

The Huawei-owned Honor is set to launch its Xiaomi Mi Mix competitor, called the Magic, on December 16.
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An iPhone that charges wirelessly? Apple supplier’s deal could pave way

Wireless charging company Energous has partnered with an Apple supplier known as Dialog. Could this mean we'll soon get an iPhone that charges wirelessly?
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Yahoo was hacked in 2013, and more than 1 billion accounts were compromised

Yahoo has disclosed a massive hack in which over 1 billion accounts were compromised back in 2013.
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Facebook’s new ‘M Suggestions’ could bring more AI to Messenger

Facebook M may not be available to everyone just yet, but the company is testing a feature called M Suggestions that could help M play a much larger role.
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Down Periscope? Its app is no longer needed to live-stream on Twitter

Twitter has taken one more step in killing off Periscope -- the company has enabled the ability to live-stream straight from the Twitter app.
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Fossil launches 3 hybrid smartwatches that work with your Android phone

Fossil has announced three more hybrid smartwatches to its growing wearable lineup, all of which are able to track your fitness and more.
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Ready to browse the web in VR? Google Chrome for Android gets WebVR API

Get ready to browse the web in virtual reality -- Google updated the beta version of Google Chrome with the WebVR API.
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Fourth developer preview of Android Wear 2.0 has arrived — here’s what’s new

Google has released the fourth developer preview of Android Wear 2.0, bringing a number of great new changes to the operating system.
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Synaptics' new fingerprint sensor puts all of 2016's devices to shame

Synaptics took the wraps off of its latest and greatest fingerprint sensor -- one that will put 2016's sensors to shame.