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New York City to Google: Reduce the number of left turns in Maps navigation directions

Members of the New York City Council have written a letter to Google requesting fewer left turns in Google Maps navigation directions.
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FTC examining Apple App Store’s 30 percent ‘tax’ on rival music streaming apps

The launch of Apple Music has drawn plenty of attention lately, including the stern gaze of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Rithmio aims to help your wearable device distinguish a bicep curl from a bench press

A startup in Chicago has developed software that helps wearable devices quickly learn and discern specific exercise motions.
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BlackBerry buys two Android-centric domain names, reveals more details about partnership

BlackBerry has purchased two Android-centric domain names, rekindling rumors about the possibility of an Android-powered BlackBerry smartphone.
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Machine learning system can detect jokes to help police focus on actual terrorist threats

A computer science student in Israel has developed a machine learning system that can detect sarcasm and irony, which can help police fight terrorism.
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Samsung is the top U.S. smartphone vendor again, thanks to the S5 and S6 (in that order)

Samsung has reclaimed its title as the top smartphone vendor in the U.S. after ceding its throne to Apple, according to a recent report.
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Cyberbullying is now a crime in New Zealand, punishable by jail time and fine

Cyberbullying is now a crime in New Zealand after the country’s parliament passed the Harmful Digital Communications Bill.
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Angry Reddit users, pitchforks in hand, call for CEO’s removal after controversial firing

Reddit users are angrily protesting the site’s leadership, pitchforks in hand, after the firing of its well-liked director of communications.
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The new version of Bubble Wrap doesn’t pop

The new and improved Bubble Wrap, called iBubble Wrap, takes up 1/50 of the space, which is good news for shippers. The bad news: it doesn't pop.
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This tactical camera sphere can give police a quick peek into dangerous situations

A startup is releasing its first line of tactical camera spheres, which can be tossed into dangerous areas to send photos back to a smartphone.
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The first robot wedding happened in Japan: There was a kiss, cake, and dancing

About 100 people gathered in Tokyo on Saturday to witness robots named Frois and Yukirin tie the knot. There was even a “kiss.”
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Pew: 84% of American adults use the Internet, but digital gaps remain

Based on surveys dating back to 2000, Pew Research found that 84 percent of American adults use the Internet today, which is unchanged from 2013 and 2014.
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AppleCare+ will replace batteries retaining less than 80% of their original capacity

Apple is updating its AppleCare+ support to cover batteries with less than 80 percent of their original capacity.
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Airing is a tiny $3 device that will combat sleep apnea without the mask

A company in Massachusetts is running a crowdfunding campaign to bring a $3 alternative to the traditional CPAP masks to the sleep apnea-ridden masses.
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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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The Apple Watch is already starting to put a dent in Swiss watch exports

It seems the Apple Watch is already making a dent in Swiss watch exports. It may be the reason behind a big dip in Swiss watch shipments.
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Newt Gingrich reviews the Apple Watch and the result is informational and charming

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich reviewed the Apple Watch and the result is a delightful, disarming, and informational perspective.
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Virgin America’s new in-flight entertainment platform will run on Android-based software

Virgin America is announcing a beta launch of a revamped in-flight entertainment platform that will run on Android.
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Toshiba’s Windows 10 laptops will feature a Cortana keyboard button

Toshiba will give Microsoft’s personal digital assistant Cortana a dedicated keyboard key. The button will be included in all of Toshiba's Windows 10 PCs.
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Google starts giving away free Android apps (for kids)

For the first time, the Google Play app store is giving away paid apps for free.
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Iron Man edition Galaxy S6 Edge sells for $91,000, thanks to color and serial number

An online auction in China saw one of the Iron Man editions of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge sell for more than $91,000.
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Bird-watchers, rejoice: Cornell’s new tool can identify bird species in your photos

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Visipedia have launched Merlin Bird Photo ID, which will allow bird-watchers to identify the species of birds in photos.
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BETTER RE turns old smartphone batteries into portable power packs

The BETTER RE is applying the concept of upcycling to extend the life of discarded smartphone batteries by turning them into portable power packs.
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Android loses ground to iOS, hope for a turnaround may rest in Samsung

Android remains the top smartphone platform in the U.S. and Europe, but Google’s mobile platform lost ground in recent months, particularly in Europe.
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Pong, Pac-Man, Tetris, Super Mario Bros., Doom, WoW inducted into Video Game Hall of Fame

Six video games have the high distinction of being named to the first class of World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees.
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The world’s first ATM with facial recognition technology is unveiled to the public in China

Facial recognition technology for use in ATMs has been tested for a while now, but China seems to have won the race to roll out the first one to the public.
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Google Calendar will stop supporting SMS notifications on June 27

On June 27, Google Calendar users who currently utilize the text message reminder feature will have to transition to smartphone notifications.
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MIT’s cheetah robot can run 5 mph and jump right into your nightmares

Researchers at MIT have created a robotic cheetah that can run at an average speed of 5 mph and jump over obstacles up to 18 inches tall.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook gives 50,000 of his Apple shares to an undisclosed charity

Apple CEO Tim Cook continues to make good on his public vow to make regular charitable donations, giving 50,000 of his AAPL shares to a charity.
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You’re going to really want the new Iron Man limited edition Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung has officially announced a limited edition Iron Man version of the Galaxy S6 Edge, and if you're a fan of the superhero, you're going to love it.
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Disney will expand its MagicBands technology, explores use of other wearables

The Walt Disney Co. will expand the use of its smart wristband technology beyond its flagship resort in Orlando, Florida to other Disney resorts.
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The NSA begins to shut down its phone surveillance program after Senate gridlock

The National Security Agency (NSA) has begun the process of winding down its controversial bulk collection of U.S. phone records.
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38 new emojis could be coming in 2016, including bacon, selfie, avocado, ‘call me’

Earlier this month, the organization that standardizes emoji recommended the addition of 38 new emojis in an update set to roll out in June 2016.
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Android 5.1.1 OTA rolls out for Nexus 6 owners on T-Mobile, Wi-Fi calling now enabled

The Nexus 6 is getting the Android 5.1.1OTA update via T-Mobile starting today, which means Wi-Fi calling will now be enabled on that carrier.