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Google's DeepMind division teaches a digital ant-like creature to play soccer

DeepMind's artificial intelligence division can now add another accomplishment to its already lengthy roster: the ability to teach itself 'ant soccer.'
Computing News
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With a little technological magic, this dad build a sorting hat straight out of Harry Potter

To get his kids interested in science, an IBM engineer built a Watson-powered sorting hat inspired by the character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
Emerging Tech News
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Apple and Microsoft put the kibosh on a proposed rifle emoji

A joint opposition by Apple and Microsoft to a proposed rifle emoji means your phone won't be getting one anytime soon.
Phones Android
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Google Now on Tap to gain shortcuts to reminders, alarms, nearby places, and more

Now on Tap, Google's machine learning search service for Android, is about to get more useful with the addition of shortcuts.
Phones Mobile
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Magic Leap announces partnership with Lucasfilm to produce ‘Star Wars’ content

Magic Leap, the augmented reality startup that has attracted funding from Google and others, announced a deal with Lucasfilm to produce Star Wars content.
Computing News
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Innit wants to make cooking a delicious meal as easy as pushing a button

Innit, a tech startup that's raised $25 million, wants to make cooking a delicious meal as easy as pushing a button.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil 7’ will be playable "from beginning to end" with PlayStation VR

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, the newest addition to Capcom's survival horror franchise, will "fully support" PlayStation VR when it debuts in January.
Gaming News
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‘Owl’ is a kid-focused app that turns fitness into a game

Owl, a new fitness band on Kickstarter, attempts to get kids active by rewarding steps and activities with points.
Wearables Emerging Tech
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Apple’s MacOS Sierra documentation hints at Touch ID support, OLED touch bar in MacBooks

Apple's recently released documentation for macOS Sierra may contain interesting tidbits about its long-rumored MacBook Pro refresh.
Computing News
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Dallas, Texas may be next on the list of cities getting Google Fiber

Google may soon grace Dallas, Texas, with its Fiber internet service if all goes according to plan.
Web News
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Solarin smartphone boasts ‘military-grade’ encryption, with a price tag to match

Startup Sirin Labs debuted the Solarin at an event in London. The security-focused smartphone offers "military-grade" encryption tech for a mere $14,000.
Phones Android
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Apple pulls back the curtains on its ‘Spaceship’ campus

Apple's Campus 2, it's so-called Spaceship campus, is nearing completion. It features custom glass and concrete and renewable sources of energy.
Emerging Tech News
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Nintendo dives deep into ‘Pokémon Sun and Moon’ at E3

During Nintendo's E3 2016 live stream, the company gave an extended look at developer Game Freak's upcoming Pokémon titles for the 3DS, Sun and Moon.
Gaming News
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Xaomi’s Redmi 3S starts at only $106 and is bound for China

Xiaomi is releasing an updated variant of its Redmi S phone, the Redmi 3S, for the Chinese market in June. It starts at an attractive $106.
Phones Android
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T-Mobile’s Binge On adds PBS, Dailymotion Games, and more

T-Mobile is expanding its Binge On benefit. PBS, PBS Kids, Dailymotion Games, Azubu, and more are joining the list of supported providers.
Phones Business
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Ubisoft’s VR ‘Eagle Flight’ features crazy dogfights above an overgrown Paris

Ubisoft's Eagle Flight, one of three VR games the publisher announced at its E3 2016 press conference, puts players in the role of eagles swooping for prey.
Gaming News
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Amazon’s Alexa may gain ability to detect your emotions, remember conversations

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant may soon get a whole lot more perceptive. Rumor has it that the company is working on a voice-based emotion-detection system.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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‘Quake Champions’ returns to frag E3 with a new teaser trailer

At its E3 2016 press conference in Los Angeles, Bethesda lifted the veil off of Id Software's newest entry in the Quake shooter series: 'Quake Champions.'
Gaming News
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Bethesda’s new Pip-Boy Deluxe Bluetooth Edition puts Fallout on your wrist

Bethesda's new Pip-Boy Deluxe Edition features beefed-up internals and built-in screen, plus pairs with your smartwatch to deliver notifications and more.
Wearables Android
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The $35 Raspberry Pi 3 may soon gain official support for Android

Android support may be officially headed to the Raspberry Pi 3, if recent changes in Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code are any indication.
Computing News
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ForcePhone uses sonar to add 3D Touch-like system to practically any phone

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a system, ForcePhone, that relies on sonar to add 3D Touch-like capabilities to any smartphone.
Phones Android
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The Fairphone 2, Project Ara’s eco-friendly, ethical rival, is ready for sale

The Fairphone 2 is what most modern smartphones aren't: ethically assembled, almost fully modular, and ecologically friendly.
Phones Android
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Amazon wants to become the next YouTube with Video Direct

Amazon's gunning for YouTube with Video Direct, a new platform for independent video creators that'll see the retailer earn revenue from video sales.
Entertainment News
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Video from NBC, Univision, Tidal, and more now part of T-Mobile’s Binge On

T-Mobile's Binge On benefit is expanding again. Its newest partners include NBC, Univision, Tidal, Google Play Music, NOGGIN, and others.
Phones Audio / Video
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Amazon’s Alexa assistant can now open apps, find restaurants on Fire TV devices

Amazon's Alexa assistant is gaining a few new tricks on the retailer's Fire TV set-top boxes. It can now play movies and TV shows more directly, for one.
Audio / Video News
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Google has made it easier to find your phone and see the data it's collecting on you

Google's debuted a new phone-finding tool in its My Account security dashboard dubbed Find My Phone. It's also added new ways to quickly access My Account.
Phones Android
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Google’s iOS app revs up to high speeds, thanks to Accelerated Mobile Pages

The Google app for iOS is getting a few improvements. The latest update improves the speed of searches, and adds sports highlights and keyboard shortcuts.
Phones Android
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Sony unveils Xperia E5, XA Dual, and X Dual, midrange phones set to debut overseas

Sony's unveiled new, mid-range Xperia phones bound for developing markets later this year: the Xperia E5, XA Dual, and X Dual.
Phones Android
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Report: Apple considered buying Time Warner late last year

Apple was on the cusp of entering a bid for Time Warner, according to reports. The deal would've given the iPhone maker an impressive array of content.
Audio / Video News
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Apple’s cooking up an answer to Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home hub in the form of a new Apple TV

Apple's reportedly working on a new Apple TV with significantly enhanced Siri capabilities to rival Amazon's Echo devices and Google's Home hub.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Samsung Pay may be coming to iOS devices and PCs in the form of a new app

Samsung may launch Samsung Pay Mini, a streamlined mobile payments app, for third-party Android devices, iOS phones, and computers later this year.
Phones Android
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Paperlike is an e-ink PC monitor that just might save your eyesight

Chinese company Dasung's created what it's calling a world first: a computer monitor based on e-ink technology. It's called the Paperlike.
Computing News
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Samsung’s new midrange Galaxy C5 is headed for China later this year

Samsung's new Galaxy C5 may not pack top-of-the-line hardware, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great value proposition.
Phones Android
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Wells Fargo Wallet set to take on Android Pay with NFC, contactless ATM withdrawals

Banking giant Wells Fargo is relaunching its mobile app, Wells Fargo Wallet, on Android. It'll gain NFC features for payments and ATM withdrawals.
Phones Android
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Xiaomi debuts the Mi Drone, a 4K quadcopter that’s great for the price

China-based smartphone company Xiaomi has debuted the Mi Drone, an affordable quadcopter capable of shooting in resolutions of up to 4K.
Emerging Tech News
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New tech could bring a splash of color to your monochrome e-reader

Researchers at E Ink Holdings have developed a new technique that could lead to e-ink displays with better color reproduction.
Emerging Tech News
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Uber’s self-driving Ford Fusion hybrids are cruising around the streets of Pittsburgh

Ride-hailing service Uber has begun testing its fleet of autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to local media.
Cars Car News
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Fitbit bets on mobile payments with acquisition of Coin

Fitbit is predicting a bright and cheery future in mobile payments. It's acquiring Coin, maker of the credit card-emulating Coin card.
Wearables Android
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