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You can finally get a decent phone with your cheap Republic Wireless plan

Republic Wireless became known for its innovative plans that offer refunds for unused data, but unfortunately its phones have been lacking. Not anymore!
Phones Mobile
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Lenovo promises Android security updates for the Moto Z and Moto G in response to criticism

Lenovo hasn't been issuing Android security updates to Moto phones frequently. Will it issue timely updates to the new Moto Z and Moto G4?
Phones Android
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Google is crowdsourcing information to help make Maps more accurate

Google wants you! Why? To help edit all the information on Maps, of course. The company has announced new features aimed at making maps more accurate.
Phones Mobile
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The Moto Z Play will reportedly ditch a sleeker profile in favor of a headphone jack

It looks like the Moto Z Play will ditch the thinness of its sibling, the Moto Z, in favor of including a headphone jack.
Phones Android
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Gorilla Glass 5 is coming to protect your phone from all those accidental drops

Corning has taken the wraps off of Gorilla Glass 5, the company's strongest glass to date. The glass is able to survive 80 percent of drops from 1.6 meters.
Mobile News
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Google wants to make ads more useful by showing prices for services within them

Google is making looking for prices of services a little easier. The company today announced a change to search ads that will show prices for some services.
Phones Android
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Google got more government data requests than ever at the end of 2015

According to Google's latest transparency report, the government asked the company for more data than ever in the second half of 2015.
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Could Comcast be the next major wireless carrier? Company appears to be making bid

It looks like Comcast is looking to expand a little. How? By becoming a mobile carrier. The company will reportedly take part in upcoming wireless auctions.
Phones Business
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Moto G4 vs. Moto G (2015): Is the new Moto G really that much better?

Lenovo has taken the wraps off of the new Moto G4, the successor to last year's Moto G. But how does it stack up against last year's lauded device?
Phones Android
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Comcast expands $10 internet plan to 2 million more low-income households

Comcast has announced an expansion of its Internet Essentials plan, which offers 10Mbps internet speeds for $10 per month to low-income households.
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Snowfox Trackerphone aims to give kids independence, parents peace of mind

An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a phone/tracker that's touted as being the device that will safely give your kids their independence.
Mobile News
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Google reportedly killed off an Oculus Rift competitor project to focus on mobile VR

According to recent reports, Google was working on a high-powered virtual reality headset but ended up canning the project in favor of focusing on mobile.
Computing News
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Asus takes the wraps off of the Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Max

Asus has launched two more devices in the Zenfone lineup, called the Zenfone 3 Laser and the Zenfone 3 Max.
Phones Android
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Sweaty pits? Keep them dry and cool with these wearable pit-fans

Do you get sweaty armpits easily? Maybe you need to cool things down with these wearable fans that blast air into your pits, keeping them cool.
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‘Pokemon Go’ malware already exists and it could be on your phone

'Pokemon Go' malware has already been spotted out in the wild, and may have infected your phone if you downloaded the game from a third-party source.
Phones Android
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Facebook Messenger reduces load times, now supports Instant Articles

Facebook's Instant Articles have proven a hit in the standard Facebook app, but those articles will now show up in Facebook Messenger too.
Phones Android
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The FCC just took the next big step in implementing 5G

The FCC has voted unanimously to implement a plan for 5G -- one that will see the commission designating bands of radio waves to 5G.
Phones Android
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After months of delays, the ultra-strong, ultra-secure Turing Phone is finally here

The Turing Phone has undergone a number of delays and changes, however the ultra-secure phone is finally here.
Phones Mobile
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Looking for rare Pokémon? These maps might help, but use with caution

Why wonder around aimlessly looking for Pokémon when you can simply use a map instead? A number of Pokémon Go maps have popped up.
Gaming News
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Sprint wants to help parents decide when it’s time to get their kids a smartphone

Sprint has launched a new website designed to help parents decide whether or not it's the right time to buy their kids a smartphone.
Phones Android
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Supposed Lightning EarPods for iPhone 7 shown in new leak

Apple is widely expected to get rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone 7, and a new leak shows which direction Apple may go instead.
Phones Apple
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Facebook tests its apps in a data center that houses 2,000 smartphones

Facebook's latest data center isn't like the others -- instead it's designed specifically for app testing, housing a hefty 2,000 smartphones.
Phones Android
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Travel cheap thanks to Google's hotel and flight-finding search update

Google has launched an update to its search engine designed to help users find deals on both hotels and flights, making traveling cheaper.
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Pizza Hut is making ordering easy thanks to its new Messenger chatbot

Pizza Hut wants to make it as easy as possible for you to order a pizza, and has announced the launch of a new pizza-ordering bot for Facebook Messenger.
Social Media News
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No car? No worries! Lyft and GM to rent cars to drivers in three more cities

Lyft and GM have announced the expansion of the Express Drive car rental program, which will now be available in San Francisco, L.A., and Denver.
Cars Car News
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Developer preview 2 of Android Wear 2.0 is out now! Here’s what’s new

Google has released the second developer preview of Android Wear 2.0, boasting a number of great new features and bug fixes.
Wearables News
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Google’s new Fiber plans are a perfect (and cheap) fit for enterprise

As Google Fiber expands its reach to Charlotte, there are also a new selection of business plans for enterprise customers to choose from three price points.
Computing News
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A perfect fitness match: Polar, TrainingPeaks join to help users reach endurance goals

If you're a Polar fitness tracker user training for an endurance event, you can now sync your Polar Flow data with TrainingPeaks.
Health & Fitness News
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Sonnen takes on Tesla with the Eco Compact, a long-lasting home battery

Tesla isn't the only company with a home battery. Sonnen recently announced a Powerwall competitor that should last longer, but is arguably cheaper too.
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Verizon just reached a ‘key milestone’ on the road to 5G

5G seems like it's a long way off, but Verizon just announced that it has reached another of its goals towards making 5G happen first.
Phones Android
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Catch ’em all! Pokémon Go is rolling out to Android and iOS right now

Surprise! Pokemon Go has begun rolling out to both Android and iOS in certain markets. While some can't access the game just yet, it should show up soon.
Phones Android
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Google is creating a new education project, with Rich Miner at its helm

Android co-founder Rich Miner is set to lead a new education project at Google. It's unknown exactly what the new project will be.
Business News
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So much for security! Silent Circle's Blackphone business could be in trouble

Silent Circle, the company behind the ultra-secure Blackphone, may be in a spot of trouble. According to court documents, the company is in serious debt.
Phones Android
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Save water, energy, and money with the Swon connected shower tracker

If you live in California or simply want to save water and money, the Swon connected shower head can track how much water you use during a shower.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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New Yahoo bots give you the news, a pet monkey in Facebook Messenger

Yahoo has launched a slew of new bots on Facebook Messenger, including News, Weather, and a bot that will simulate having a pet monkey.
Phones Mobile
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Samsung Gear Fit 2 vs Fitbit Blaze: Which tracker is the fittest?

There are a ton of fitness trackers out there, but two of the best known have to be the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and the Fitbit Blaze. But which is better?
Wearables Android
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Suunto wants to make a dent in the sports-watch market with the Spartan Sport

Suunto is hoping to make a dent in the sports-watch market with the Spartan Sport, a fitness-tracking watch that has GPS and a sleek design.
Wearables Mobile
HTC Desire 530

HTC brings the Desire 530 and its one-of-a-kind paint job stateside

HTC has announced that it's bringing the Desire 530 budget smartphone to the U.S. The device is available through both T-Mobile and Verizon.
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