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Elon Musk still unsure how launchpad explosion of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket happened

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. It's the second of the company's spacecraft to do so in the past two years.
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Cricket's new plan includes unlimited talk and text, 1GB of data for $30 a month

Cricket Wireless is launching new plan that starts at $30 a mont,h and includes unlimited talk and text, and 1GB of data.
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Google Maps gains Lyft and Gett ridesharing integration

Google's adding new ridesharing service to its comparative navigation feature in Maps: Lyft and Gett. They join Uber in the U.S.
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Google Fi’s Wi-Fi Assistant comes to all Nexus devices

Google's intelligent Wi-Fi switching tech is rolling out to non-Project Fi Nexus devices. It automatically identifies and connects to public hot spots.
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Zagg debuts new headphones, chargers, screen protectors at IFA 2016

Smartphone accessory maker Zagg introduced a new lineup of Bluetooth headphones, portable batteries, and screen protectors at IFA in Berlin.
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PayPal inks agreement with MasterCard allowing users to make mobile payments

Payments platform PayPal has announced an agreement with MasterCard to enable in-store payments. In addition, Venmo users will gain instant transactions.
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Amazon is now selling its Fire HD 8 tablet for $90, and it has Alexa

Retail giant Amazon has introduced a cheaper, more powerful Fire HD 8 tablet to combat offerings from the likes of Apple and Samsung.
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How to use the old headphones you love with the new iPhone 7

Apple's newest iPhone may lack a headphone jack, but that doesn't mean you can't use your favorite pair of headphones. We'll teach you the best ways here.
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Google Play Store's Early Access feature gives beta apps a chance at exposure

Google's giving developers who offer public betas favored placement in the Play Store. Devs can submit apps for consideration in a curated selection.
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T-Mobile rolls out wireless tech that will significantly boost subscribers’ speeds

T-Mobile's new network tech is impressively speedy. The self-proclaimed Un-carrier said its 4x4 MIMO network can reach peak speeds of up to 400Mbps.
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Apple may debut all-new streaming technology for the iPhone 7’s wireless AirPods

Rumored to be called AirPods, Apple's new wireless buds are expected to debut alongside the iPhone 7, possibly with all-new streaming technology in tow.
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Google's new In Apps feature surfaces your Gmail, Spotify data in Search

Google's In Apps feature, a new addition to the Google Search app on Android, makes it easier to quickly find contacts, music, and more from installed apps.
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Google confirms the end of Project Ara, its attempt to build a modular smartphone

Google confirmed it has unceremoniously halted plans for a consumer Project Ara modular smartphone.
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Tease your cat from work with Acer’s new pet-tracking Pawbo Plus cam

Acer's new Wi-Fi pet tracker, the Pawbo Plus camera, ships later this year with a family of accessories like a flashlight, treat dispenser, and cat teaser.
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Garmin's new Forerunner 35 is a long-lasting, water-resistant fitness tracker

Garmin's new Forerunner 35 fitness tracker delivers heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking, and a water-resistant design for $200.
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The biggest tech expo in Europe is happening now! Here’s what to expect

Germany's IFA in Berlin is one of the largest and oldest tech shows in the world. This year, we expect to see a ton of new devices. Here's what's coming.
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Pebble 4.0 smartwatch update revamps Health app and quick launcher

Pebble's introducing a massive software update with a new Pebble Health app, revamped Timeline interface, slicker launcher, and more in tow.
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ZTE unveils the budget-friendly Warp 7 at IFA 2016, bound for Boost Mobile airwaves

ZTE took the wraps off the latest handset in its budget-friendly Warp series: the Warp 7. The $100 handset is bound for Boost Mobile in September.
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Apple slapped with class action lawsuit over iPhone ‘Touch Disease’ defect

A latent manufacturing defect called "Touch Disease" appears to be rendering iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units unusable.
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T-Mobile offers HD video day passes and One Plus plan with 4G tethering

T-Mobile's new One Plus plan adds unlimited high-speed tethering, and an HD "day pass" lets any One subscriber stream high-definition video.
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U.S. Cellular's new Shared Connect plans increase data caps, but at a cost

U.S. Cellular's new Shared Connect plans bump up data allotments, but at cost: Most are more expensive than the tiers they're replacing.
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Russian search engine Yandex uses machine learning to identify ads you'll accept

See an ad you don't like? Search engine Yandex's machine learning algorithms will ensure you see less like it in the future.
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Samsung is testing iOS support for Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 in South Korea

Samsung is finally bringing Gear S2 compatibility to the iPhone, but only as part of a beta test in South Korea.
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FCC pics offer a scoop on the Samsung Scoop, a portable Bluetooth speaker

FCC filings appear to have prematurely revealed the Scoop, a Samsung-made portable Bluetooth speaker with a built-in microphone.
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Hands on: Huawei Honor 8

Huawei’s no-compromise Honor 8 stuffs the very best the smartphone maker’s top-of-the-line phones have to offer into an affordable, attractive package.
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Sprint’s new plan offers all-you-can-stream HD video for $20 per month extra

Sprint's new Unlimited Freedom Premium, an addendum to its new lineup of Unlimited Freedom plans, offers free unlimited HD streaming for a $20 upcharge.
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Report: Apple developing iPhone-based social video app to take on Snapchat

Apple may be planning to take on Snapchat with a video messaging feature of its own. It's also developing "social features" it plans to debut next year.
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‘Take your pill!’ Ultra-precise Dot beacons trigger alerts that matter

The Dot is a diminutive Bluetooth beacon that adheres to any surface and, using your smartphone's wireless connection, triggers actions and notifications.
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A private firm is tracking the habits of visitors to New York City’s Bryant Park

PlaceIQ, an advertising analytics firm which tracks the location of smartphones, has inked an agreement with NYC's Bryant Park Corporation.
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Microsoft takes a crack at organizing the workplace with Project Sonoma

Microsoft's Project Sonoma, a workplace chat app for Android and iOS, helps employees manage shifts by reflecting them digitally.
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Apple and Samsung positively dominate smartphone profits worldwide

According to an analysis by Cannaccord Genuity, the two smartphone makers combine make up more than 100 percent of the industry's profits.
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This app for iOS will help you easily test your water for lead

CitizenSpring, a new iOS app from Connected Future Labs, makes testing water sources for lead -- and spotting nearby contamination -- surprisingly easy.
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T-Mobile is giving unlimited data to every customer, but there’s a catch

T-Mobile's latest Un-carrier move is a blockbuster one. The carrier's new, single plan, the One plan, does away with data caps.
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Google Apps for Education update will let parents see students' report cards

A big summer update for Google Apps for Education includes a bevy of new features including student progress reports, annotations, and more.
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Samsung’s new Gear VR looks similar, but packs a few noteworthy improvements

Samsung's Unpacked 2016 was a double whammy: in addition to taking the wraps off its Note 7 smartphone, the company unveiled a new Gear VR headset.
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AT&T bumps up subscription rates, data caps with Mobile Share Advantage plans

AT&T has introduced what it calls Mobile Share Advantage, a new series of plans that replace its old crop. They're generally pricier and include more data.
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McDonald's looks to 'Step-it' up on fitness with activity trackers in Happy Meals

McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, is attempting to chip away at its unhealthy image by packing a pedometer -- the Step-it -- in Happy Meals.
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Apple to build research, development facility in China by end of 2016

Apple has committed to building a research and development center in China this year. Construction could wrap up as soon as "the end of this year."