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Google makes Chrome for iOS open source

Google has opened the development floodgates for Chrome on mobile. It has made the mobile browser completely open source.
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Google Fiber expands to Raleigh, N.C.

Google Fiber, the search giant's eponymous internet service, is now available in Raleigh, North Carolina and six other major metro areas.
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Apple manages to sell a record 78 million iPhones in the first fiscal quarter

Apple managed to turn a bad string of quarters around in Q1 2017. It sold more than 78 million iPhones, a record.
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Experience a lot of phantom vibrations? You might be addicted to your smartphone

Some researchers believe "phantom vibrations" -- the false perception that you've received a message -- are a sign of addiction.
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Lego Life is a kid-friendly social network that helps kids get out and play

Lego Life is a social network tailor-made for kids ages 7-12. It packs innovative filtering technologies that ensure a safe environment.
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Telstra’s superfast 1Gbps network lets you download an HD movie in three minutes

Australian carrier Telstra has taken the wraps off its 1Gbps network in Australia. It's fast enough to deliver an HD movie in minutes.
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Alexa, my Americano! Starbucks unveils chatbot for iOS, Amazon devices

Thanks to AI and voice recognition, Starbucks has made it even easier to order your favorite latte from a nearby location
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Apple ditches tool designed to deter iPhone and iPad theft, but why?

Apple has quietly removed a tool that allowed prospective iPhone buyers to check if secondhand devices had been reported lost or stolen.
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Apple’s Support app for iPhone users is now available in a hefty 22 regions

Apple Support's new app puts hundreds of troubleshooting tools at your fingertips. It also connects you with customer support reps.
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Satechi’s Power Meter might help save your USB Type-C from short circuiting

Satechi's new USB Type-C Power Meter gives you a detailed readout of power flow. It aims to prevent your phone from short circuiting.
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The Kala is a mattress in a box designed with ergonomics in mind

Kala Mattress uses a three-layer foam design to encourage good posture and dissipate body heat. We talked to brand ambassador Dean Karnazes.
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Huawei wants to beat Apple and become the world's largest smartphone vendor

Huawei wants to leapfrog Apple to become the world's largest smartphone vendor. It's already well on its way.
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Lucky seven: Apple’s original iPad made its debut seven years ago Friday

Apple's original iPad was unveiled seven years ago Friday. Here's a look back at how the company's first tablet revolutionized the industry.
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Apps with emoji in their descriptions generate more downloads, study finds

Apps with emoji in their description generate more downloads than apps which lack them, according to a recent study.
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Google Maps now shows parking availability in ’25 metro areas’

Google Maps now shows you the best places to park. But it's only available in 25 metro areas in the U.S. for now.
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Asus launches LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10 with an improved processor, battery

Asus has taken the wraps off of a new LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10, featuring an improved battery and quicker processor.
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Verizon explores merger with Charter that would create meganetwork

Verizon is looking to gain a firmer foothold in the wireline internet business and is reportedly in talks to merge with Charter.
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Everything you need to know about the Huawei Mate 9

Huawei too the wraps off its stunning new flagship, the Mate 9, plus a variety of other spin-off devices. Here's everything you need to know.
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Raftr is a new social network that puts stories, not people, front and center

Raftr, a news-centric social network founded by former Yahoo president Sue Decker, aims to foster communities around ongoing stories.
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Apple's Find My AirPods feature makes it nearly impossible to lose your 'buds

Support for AirPods in Apple's Find My iPhone app means it's now much easier to find missing wireless earbuds.
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Facebook clones another Snapchat feature with the debut of Stories

Facebook's new Stories feature, much like Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories, creates an ephemeral montage of photos and videos.
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At urging of aides, President Trump gives up his personal smartphone

Reports claimed that Donald Trump has traded his personal smartphone for a 'secure' alternative -- but he may still be using his old phone.

Security researchers warn against using shady VPN Android apps

Security researchers warn against using shady VPN Android apps -- especially those which request permissions for personal data.
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Pixie Point electronic sticker uses a mesh network to find your missing keys

The Pixie Point, a smart locator for keys, toys, and other objects prone to being misplaced, uses a mesh network to pinpoint location.
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The Timewave is a Moto Mod that will give your Moto Z touch superpowers

The Timewave, a Moto Mod concept, gives Lenovo's Moto Z and Moto Z Force touch-sensitive controls tied to software.
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Google’s G Suite for Education app platform now has over 70 million users

Google's school-focused G Suite for Education platform now boasts more than 70 million users, the company revealed during a briefing.
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Google announces the Lunar XPrize finalists who will take a trip to the moon

Google announced the names of the five Lunar XPrize finalists that will compete for a shot at $30 million in prizes.
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Bots_alive uses your smartphone to drive artificially intelligent spider robots

Bots_alive is an affordable platform that seeks to bring true artificial intelligence to the masses. It's launching on Kickstarter.
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Apple, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, others plan to ‘double down’ on artificial intelligence

Apple, Samsung, LG, Huawei, Xioami, and others are hard at work on artificial intelligence software for upcoming smartphones.
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Professor Einstein is a cute little robot that will teach you about physics

Hanson Robotics, teamed up with Andy Rifkin to create a 14.5-inch Einstein robot who teaches scientific basics to kids.
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AT&T's International Day Pass nets unlimited data, calls, and texts for $10 a day

AT&T's new International Day Pass promises steeply discounted rates for overseas unlimited data, texts, and calls.
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Could Apple’s next iPhones be made in the USA?

Apple has talked with several of its suppliers about the possibility of manufacturing smartphones in the United States, according to a report.
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Samsung explains (at last) why Galaxy Note 7 phones kept exploding. Hint: It’s the batteries

Samsung will reveal the findings of its investigation into why the Galaxy Note 7 overheated and in some cases, caught fire.
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Ads for Google products lord over most of its search results, study finds

Google promotes its products aggressively on its web properties. That's according to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal.