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Federal appeals court charges Apple $450M fine for fixing ebook prices

A federal appeals court has ruled against Apple in an ebook price-fixing case dating back to 2012.
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The new PushBullet places a big emphasis on messaging

The new PushBullet for mobile, desktop, and browsers places a big emphasis on sending and receiving messages.
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LG’s hexagonal battery could boost your future smartwatch’s battery

LG Chem, the battery research division of LG, has produced a hexagonal battery for use in wearables.
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Supreme Court declines to hear Oracle’s copyright case against Google

The Supreme Court declined to hear Oracle v. Google, sending the case over copyright back down to a lower court.
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Google built a working hoverboard of its own, but scrapped it

Google developed hoverboard tech based on superconductors and magnets, but doesn't see the application in it.
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Now everyone can buy Amazon’s Siri-like Echo smart speaker

Amazon's finally opening orders of its Echo personal assistant beyond Prime subscribers. It costs $179.
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Afraid of heights? Explore Yosemite’s El Capitan from your couch with Street View

Google's latest mapping project involves a lot of verticality. A team shot images from Yosemite's El Capitan rock face.
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Google’s new wearable for clinical research may save your life one day

Google's X labs have developed a new smartband that constantly monitors the vitals of the wearer.
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NVIDIA releases Game Ready drivers optimized for Batman: Arkham Knight

Right on schedule, NVIDIA's released optimized drivers for developer Rocksteady's highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Knight.
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Pimp out your Android Wear watch with these 17 new watch faces from famous brands

Android Wear has gained 17 new watch faces from fashion designers, artists, and brands like Hello Kitty.
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Sony announces a media player for PS4, improvements to PlayStation Vue

Sony announced the addition of a la carte pricing to PlayStation Vue, but also a long-awaited feature on PS4: a media player.
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Google wants to help journalists effectively use its tools to better report the news

Google's News Lab aims to help journalists report more effectively using the company's research and editorial tools.
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Android Wear 5.1.1 update news: Moto 360 joins the list of watches with the update

Google's biggest Android Wear update yet is on the verge of release. It'll include new gestures, Wi-Fi connectivity, emoji replies, and more.
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Now you can improve your golf swing and keep track of the score with the Microsoft Band

A forthcoming update to the Microsoft Band adds automatic golf-tracking capabilities.
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Sprint ends throttling unlimited customers’ data to stay in the FCC’s good graces

Sprint announced it'll stop throttling unlimited customers in a preemptive response to the FCC's new Net neutrality rules.
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Google-owned Nest unveils the second-generation Nest Protect and the new Nest Cam

Google-owned Nest unveiled the second-generation Protect thermostat and new Nest Cam at a conference today in San Francisco.
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Stephen Elop, the man who helped engineer the sale of Nokia, is leaving Microsoft

After a year-long executive role at Microsoft, Stephen Elop's voluntarily stepping down. The former Nokia CEO will move on to another company.
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Nintendo announces two new Animal Crossing games

Nintendo announced two new Animal Crossing games, one for the Wii U and the other for the 3DS, at its 2015 digital E3 briefing this year.
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Hello Games showed off No Man Sky’s massive universe at Sony’s E3 conference

Developer Hello Games took to Sony's stage at E3 to show off more of its PlayStation exclusive title, No Man's Sky.
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Netflix confirms a redesigned interface to replace its aging web player

Netflix has confirmed that a redesigned web player will begin rolling out later this year.
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Play out your childhood Autobot fantasy in Transformers: Devastation

Activision has revealed Transformers: Devastation, a third-person, cell-shaded brawler developed by Platinum Games, looking reminiscent of the 80s cartoon.
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Microsoft announces Recore, a post-apocalyptic exclusive for Xbox One

Microsoft kicked off its press conference today with the announcement of ReCore, an exclusive new game from the creators of Megaman and Metroid Prime.
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Nintendo releases Earthbound Beginnings for Wii U, a remake of cult classic Mother

Nintendo announced a re-release of Mother, titled Earthbound Beginnings, to commemorate the game's 20th anniversary.
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The Long Dark and Elite: Dangerous are coming to Xbox One through the new Xbox Game Preview program

Microsoft's new Xbox Game Preview lets you fund unfinished games. It's much in principle like Valve's Early Access program on Steam.
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Despite Comcast’s failure, AT&T’s $48.5 billion merger with DirecTV is looking good

AT&T's proposed merger with DirecTV seems likely to win approval from the FCC and Justice Department.
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Apple launches iOS 9 and watch OS beta programs

Apple's launching a beta program for the newest versions of its iOS and Apple Watch software.
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Apple may start taking a smaller cut of App Store and iTunes sales

Apple's in talk with media companies to reduce its cut of App Store and iTunes sales, according to a report.
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Find your twin with Microsoft’s Twin or Not facial comparison software

A new project that makes use of Microsoft's cloud computing capabilities compares the portraits of two people and spits out a "twin score."
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Airbnb’s new Price Tip is probably better than you at pricing listings

Airbnb's new Price Tip tool leverages machine learning to suggest the best price for your listings.
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Facebook Lite invites the next billion users in Asia, Africa, Europe, and elsewhere to join in

Facebook is turning its attention to developing mobile markets. Facebook Lite is a portal that runs on the weaker, cheaper hardware ubiquitous overseas.
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Don’t want Google to track your Internet habits? There’s a website for that

Google creates the My Accounts dashboard so you can control your privacy and security settings across every account that's associated with Google.
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Showtime’s standalone streaming service launches in July on Apple devices

Showtime debuted a new Internet-based $11 per month streaming service exclusive to Apple devices for now.
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How many calories are in that sundae? Google will tell you with the snap of a picture

Google's Im2Calories project is smart enough to calculate calories from mere pictures of food.
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Too hot to handle: Apple recalls Beats Pill XL after speakers cause burns

Apple's issuing a voluntary recall of the Beats Pill XL after some units were found to overheat. One unit caused burns, and another damage to a desk.
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The Synaptics SmartBar is a touch-sensitive spacebar with pinch-to-zoom

Synaptics has made a keyboard spacebar, the SmartBar, that supports gestures and taps for performing quick actions.
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Microsoft Wi-Fi may help you get connected when cellular towers are out of range

A leak revealed Microsoft WiFi, a paid service that provides access to millions of hotspots domestic and international.
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There goes the neighborhood: Netflix is testing ads before and after its shows

Netflix wants you to watch more of its original programming. It's begun testing ads before and after movies and TV shows.
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Microsoft will give you discounts for spending money at Whole Foods, 7 Eleven, and Starbucks

Microsoft is encouraging purchases at its stores by rewarding people for everyday buys at other businesses.