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ZTE Announces the ZMax 2, a $150 phablet bound for AT&T

Phablets are all the rage, and ZTE's got a new one. The $150 ZMax 2 is headed to AT&T and TracFone.
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What to expect from the Google event: Android M, new Nexus phones, Chromecast 2

Google's Nexus event kicks off on September 29 at 9 a.m. PST. Here's everything we expect: the Huawei Nexus P, the LG Nexus 5X, Android M, Chromecast 2.
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Apple Watch at the ready? Feature-packed WatchOS 2 is out now

Apple has added many improvements and feature updates to the Apple Watch with WatchOS 2
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Kopin’s new heads-up Solos glasses shows your cycling stats in real time

Kopin has revealed the Solos, a pair of smart glasses aimed at cyclists. It pairs with a smartphone and activity trackers to display real-time stats.
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Apple petitions the Supreme Court over accusations of ebook price fixing

Apple intends to petition the Supreme Court over accusations that it helped publishers to fix ebook prices in 2010.
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Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and others pledge support for student arrested over homemade clock

High school student Ahmed Mohamed's arrest over a homemade clock has generated international headlines and a torrent of support.
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Facebook reverses course, will soon introduce a ‘dislike’ button

Facebook has long maintained that a "dislike" button is unnecessary, but it's changing course.
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Specs, pricing, design of the new Apple TV unveiled ahead of launch

According to a new report, Apple's upcoming new Apple TV may come in 8GB and 16GB and won't support 4K.
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We can only hope the new Apple TV interface looks as gorgeous as this concept

A Boston-area designer made a mock-up of the upcoming Apple TV's interface. It may not be the real thing, but that doesn't make it any less stunning.
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Bosch reveals sensor-laden stovetops, a refrigerator with a camera, and more

German appliance maker Bosch revealed new lineups of sensor-laden cooktops, fridges with cameras, bacteria-fighting washers, and more at IFA 2015 in Berlin.
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Electrolux shows off in-oven cams, Custom Flex fridges, clothing-care app

Electrolux, parent of Germany appliance manufacturer AEG, debuted a smart oven with a built-in camera, a dryer that handles silks, and more at IFA 2015.
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LG announces a big, free webOS 2.0 upgrade for last year’s smart TVs

LG has that key features from its newest smart TV operating system, webOS 2.0, will make their way to older TV sets.
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Apple joins forces with Cisco to make iOS easier to use on enterprise networks

Apple has announced a partnership with networking equipment provider Cisco to create a "fast lane" for iOS devices in enterprise environments.
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Google patents a system for cars that maps potholes

Google has patented a system for cars capable of automatically detecting potholes in roads. It relies on a combination of GPS and motion sensors.
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So long, Letterman! We salute the man who changed late night TV

"Late Night" host David Letterman bid farewell in one final show.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus keyboard case lets you relive your BlackBerry days

Samsung has unveiled a tactile keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Note 5. It fits onto the device's screen, relaying button presses capacitively.
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Google reveals a tiny, disposable monitor that tracks glucose levels

Google has announced a partnership with medical device company DexCom to build a wireless glucose monitor the size of a bandage.
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Microsoft teaches AI to see the funny side of things

Microsoft researchers collaborated with the New Yorker to test software capable of ranking jokes.
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Moto X Style arrives September 3 with 21MP cam, quad HD screen, faster charging

A 2015 version of the Motorola Moto X is here and it's called the Moto X Style. We've got all its features, specs, and release info right here.
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BMW, not Google, owns the trademark Alphabet and Alphabet.com

BMW owns the trademark Alphabet and Alphabet.com, which is problematic for Google's newly formed parent company of the same name.
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Omate’s luxury Ongaro Ring will ensure you never miss a call or text from your special someone

Omate's new Ongaro Ring vibrates to notify you of incoming calls and texts from the contact of your choosing.
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Apple Music surpasses 11 million members, but faces challenges

Apple Music has accumulated more than 11 million members in the weeks since its debut, Apple exec Eddie Cue revealed.
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The iPhone loses market share in U.S. thanks to Android, but fares better in Europe

Analytics firm ComTech reports that Android made gains the expense of Apple's iPhone in the U.S. in Q2, but performed poorly in Europe.
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This retro alarm clock looks old-school but it’s actually digital and feature-packed

Electrohome's Retro Clock Radio packs all the conveniences of a modern, digital clock in a throwback package.
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Microsoft reveals a special edition Halo Xbox One bundle and accessories

Microsoft has revealed a limited edition Halo Xbox One bundle ahead of Halo 5's release. It'll sport a custom design and controller and 1TB of storage.
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Netflix launches in The Land of the Rising Sun on September 2

Netflix will expand to Japan on September 2, the company has announced.
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T-Mobile leapfrogs Sprint to become the third-largest U.S. carrier

T-Mobile has unseated Sprint to become the third-largest cellphone service provider in the United States.
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Confirmed: The Xbox One will gain TV DVR functionality starting in 2016

According to a report, the Xbox One may gain DVR features for live television later this year.
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Twitter’s News tab lets you know what’s going on in the world today

Twitter's experimental News tab, which is live in Japan, aggregates top headlines from around the social network in a single list.
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Xiaomi bumps Apple from the top smartphone spot in China

Chinese handset vendor Xiaomi managed to best Apple in Q2 2015, nabbing 15.9 percent of the country's smartphone market share.
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Facebook’s Aquila is a solar-powered drone that beams Internet down to earth

Facebook's testing autonomous, solar-powered aircraft capable of beaming Internet down to earth from the stratosphere.
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Watch out, Apple: Huawei has become the world’s third-largest smartphone vendor

China-based company Huawei leapfrogged Microsoft in Q2 2015 to become the world's third-largest smartphone vendor, according to Strategy Analytics.
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Huawei wants to snap its flimsy reputation with the sturdy, affordable P8 Lite

Huawei unveiled the P8 Lite today, a mid-range smartphone bound for US shores.
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Nvidia determines that some Shield tablets pose a fire risk, initiates voluntary recall

Nvidia has determined that the battery in some of its Shield tablets can overheat and catch flame. It's initiated a voluntary recall in response.

AT&T calls FCC’s fine over its throttling “implausible,” says it shouldn’t have to pay

AT&T says that it shouldn't have to pay the FCC's fine for throttling unlimited customers. It argues the commission lacks the requisite authority.

FM radio in your phone is about to make a comeback, if AT&T gets its way

Starting next year, AT&T will begin encouraging smartphone makers to include support for FM radio in their top-end smartphones.
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Yahoo’s Livetext messenger is a cross between Snapchat and Periscope

Yahoo's Livetext app is a video messaging client with a twist: no audio. You can text your chat partner but can't hear them.
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Wi-Fi Sense in Windows 10 makes logging into friends’ networks easier, but may pose privacy and security concerns

Wi-Fi Sense, a feature in Windows 10 that lets you share Wi-Fi passwords with close contacts, may pose privacy and security problems.