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Lenovo Phab 2 Pro's library of Tango augmented reality apps and games is expanding

The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, one of the first consumer smartphones to ship with Google's Tango tech, is getting a bundle of new augmented reality games and apps.
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Wireless charging startup Energous unwraps Bluetooth speakers, hearing aids

Wireless charging startup Energous announced partnerships with device manufacturers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 835 is tailor-made for VR and superfast charging

Qualcomm announced its latest generation of mobile chips -- the Snapdragon 835. It is dramatically faster and more power efficient than its predecessor.
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Tobii announces an array of new eye-tracking initiatives for 2017

Tobii, the firm beyond the incredible infrared eye-tracking tech in Huawei's Honor Magic phone and Dell's Alienware laptops, is looking to the future.
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Sprint to return 5,000 jobs to U.S. following SoftBank’s $50B investment

After a meeting with president-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan on Tuesday, SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son pledged $50 billion toward U.S. expansion.
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Master your ZTE Axon 7 with these handy tips and tricks

ZTE's Axon 7 is a smartphone to be reckoned with out of the box, but a few tweaks make it even better. Here are some useful tips to get you started.
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Apple offered millions for a WWII German bunker but city officials said no

Apple reportedly had retail designs on a World War II bunker in Stuttgart, Germany, but city officials rejected the company's offer.

T-Mobile launches One Plus International plan, along with holiday discounts

Just in time for the holidays, T-Mobile has announced new One Plus plan with international calling benefits. It's also launched limited-time holiday discounts for existing customers.
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The Anyractive GoTouch transforms electronic screens into digital whiteboards

The Anyractive GoTouch transforms virtually any screen into digital whiteboard. It supports Android and iOS devices, plus Windows and Mac computers.
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The new Dart-C is the world’s smallest Type-C laptop charger

The Dart-C is the "world's smallest Type-C charger," according to the firm. And it packs a secondary charger that can charge another device simultaneously.
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HTC sends teaser invites for January press event, keeps details under wraps

HTC has sent invitations to press for an event in January. It doesn't give much away.
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Apple reportedly in talks to manufacture devices in India

Apple is reportedly in talks with the Indian government to begin manufacturing phones in the country, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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The Cool S1 is the latest Chinese smartphone that won't break the bank

The Cool S1, the latest collaborative effort between LeEco and Coolpad, is a midrange Android smartphone bound for China.
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Details of Nokia's forthcoming flagships, the Nokia P and Nokia C1, emerge

Leaked images and specs of the Nokia C1 and Nokia P, two flagship Nokia smartphones reportedly bound for sale later this year, have emerged.
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Ultra Mobile introduces data-saving 'Data My Way' voluntarily throttling

Ultra Mobile is introducing an option to help customers save data. Data My Way lets subscribers voluntarily throttle traffic in order to extend their plans.
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FCC says streaming deals from AT&T and Verizon violate net neutrality

In sternly worded letters to AT&T and Verizon, the FCC said the carriers' policies of zero-rating violated the Commission's net neutrality rules.
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Europe launches highly accurate Galileo global-positioning system

The European Union has launched its alternative to the U.S. GPS: Galileo. It promises to deliver superior accuracy and positional tracking capabilities.
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With the wave of a magic wand, Huawei unveils the AI-powered Honor Magic

Huawei has taken the wraps off the Honor Magic, an AI-powered smartwatch that relies on context to serve up useful tools and utilities.
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Pebble smartwatches will keep working (for now) despite acquisition by Fitbit

In a blog post, Pebble said it would ensure that existing smartwatch owners wouldn't shut down existing software following its acquisition by Fitbit.
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Facebook extends photo-sharing app Moments from just smartphones to the Web

Facebook's photo-sharing Moments service is now available on the web in stand-alone form. Users can view friends' photo albums via a hyperlink.
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The end of net neutrality? FCC chairman Tom Wheeler will resign in January

Tom Wheeler, the current chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, announced his resignation.
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Gfycat makes GIF creation easier with its new Gfycat Loops app

Gfycat's new Gyfcat Loops app for Android turns your videos into animated images automatically.
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The new version of Instagram lets you bookmark your favorite posts

A new version of the Instagram app lets you bookmark your favorite moments.
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In transparency effort, Google publishes eight National Security Letters from FBI

Google published eight previously unrevealed National Security Letters it received from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Just in time for the holidays, Google kicks off off Android Pay promos in the U.K.

Google is kicking off a few Android Pay promotions in the United Kingdom, just in time for the holiday season.
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Sprint brings holiday cheer to Mexico and the Caribbean with data promotion

Sprint's launching a limited-time data promotion over the holidays. Unlimited Freedom subscribers get free high-speed data in the Caribbean and Mexico.
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'Pokémon Go' promotion successes continue with Sprint marketing tie-in

U.S. carrier Sprint's teaming up with Pokémon Go developer Niantic to roll out promotions across more than 10,500 stores.
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The new and improved Google app makes it easier to keep track of recommendations, reminders, and interests

The new and improved Google app makes it easier to keep track of your interests by dividing reminders, info, and recommendations into two sections.
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Google's experimental new feature lets you search with emojis via Twitter

An experimental new feature lets you perform searches on Google by tweeting emoji to @Google handle on Twitter.
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T-Mobile announces Digits, a single phone number for all of your devices

T-Mobile's Digits service, launching in beta, provides a single number for all of your devices -- including smartphones, tablets, and computers.
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Instagram rolls out new features in an effort to combat cyberbullying

Social photo-sharing network Instagram is rolling out a series of new tools to help stem cyberbullying on the platform.
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Navdy partnering with Harman to sell its heads-up display at retail worldwide

Navdy, makers of the eponymous heads-up Navdy device for cars, has entered a distribution partnership with Harman International.
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Popular Android remote app AirDroid is vulnerable to hacks

AirDroid, a popular remote-control app for Android, is vulnerable to attack by malicious coders.
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You are your own charger — the Matrix PowerWatch powered solely by body heat

Unlike most smartwatches, the Matrix PowerWatch doesn't require a charger. Instead, it relies on body heat for power.
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Republic Wireless is offering six months of discounts to mark its independence

Republic Wireless is spinning off from its parent company. It's launching deals and discounts to celebrate the move.
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Sphero’s new Force Band grants you intergalactic superpowers

Sphero's new Force Band, a gesture-driven accessory for the company's line of remote-controlled drones, is a magical addition to a superb toy.
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MekaMon robots battle in augmented reality so you don’t have to clean up carnage

MekaMon robots, the product of startup Reach Robotics, use a combination of augmented reality and articulated figures to bring robot battles to life.
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Google Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 comes before December's final update

Google released the newest version of Android 7.1.1, Developer Preview 2. It will install automatically for Android beta program enrollees.