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Verizon Vehicle promises to turn almost any car into a smart one

Verizon Vehicle, an aftermarket service, promises to turn any car with an OBD-II port into a connected one with full-service capabilities.
Cars Car News
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Google wants to kill the password, and came up with an ingenius way to do it

Google's ATAP group aims to hasten the password's obsolescence with two separate initiatives, Project Abicus and Project Vault.
Wearables News
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Why batteries suck, and the new tech that may supercharge them

Today’s batteries are terrible. Lithium ion has stagnated for more than two decades, but there are finally some technologies on the horizon to end our battery woes.
Mobile News
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I solemnly swear that I am up to no good: Marauder’s Map Chrome extension helps you stalk friends

A new Chrome extensions uses Messenger to display a map of your Facebook friends' recorded locations.
Web News
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Forget Android Pay, Google wants you to leave the phone behind with Hands Free

Google announced a hands-free payments system, Hands Free, at its annual I/O developers conference.
Phones Android
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Chromecast is about to get a host of fun new features

Google announced new APIs at its 2015 I/O developer conference that improve the hardware's video playback and gaming capabilities.
Phones Mobile
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Google is making it easier to find the best kid-friendly apps on the Play Store

Google announced Designed for Families, a program that aims to put well-developed, kid-friendly apps at the forefront of the Play Store.
Phones Android
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Researchers find a way to create computer chips from wood-derived material

Researchers have found a way to produce computer chips largely from cellulose, a wood-derived material.
Computing News
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Google Wallet and Android Pay details are coming today, and we have a few early leaks

Google plans to re-launch Wallet as a peer-to-peer payments app, according to sources.
Mobile News
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Third-party apps on the Apple Watch set to improve

Apple's Jeff Williams recently revealed details about a native SDK for the Apple Watch.
Wearables Apple
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Customers on Verizon Edge will now have to pay in full before they can upgrade to a new device

A change in terms means Verizon Edge customers will have to pay their devices in full before they upgrade.
Phones Business
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Google has made its Roboto font open source

Google has made Roboto, the default font on Android and Chrome OS, open source.
Phones Mobile
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Look out, Siri and Google Now! Cortana is coming to iOS and Android this summer

Microsoft officially announced it'll release Cortana apps for iOS and Android later this year.
Phones Android
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Apple may finally launch bus and subway directions with iOS 9

Apple's long-in-development Transit feature may finally launch with the newest version of iOS.
Mobile News
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Time Warner Cable may have found a buyer in French telecom Altice

French telecom Altice is purchasing U.S. cable company Suddenlink and entertaining a bid for Time Warner Cable, according to sources.
Audio / Video News
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New Chrome extension from Google yells at nearby computers to transfer data

An experimental new extension from Google sends URLs between computers using sound.
Computing News
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Microsoft releases a new preview version of Office on Android

Microsoft released a new office preview for Android that brings the Excel, Word, and PowerPoint apps in line with the iOS versions.
Phones Android
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Researchers figure out how to create time-lapses from crowd-sourced photos

Researchers at Google and the University of Washington have developed an automated method of producing time-lapses from crowd-source photos.
Photography News
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Samsung shows off the tiny processors that’ll power your next Internet-connected refrigerator

Samsung's getting serious about the amorphous Internet of Things. It announced reference hardware, dubbed Artik, for developers.
Wearables Business
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First images of the LG G Pad X leak, revealing Verizon branding and classic LG design

Leaked images show the successor to LG's G Pad 8.3: the G Pad X. It's reportedly bound for Verizon in the U.S.
Tablets Android
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Scan your eyes, and buy some fries: Fujitsu shows off mobile payments with an iris scanner

Fujitsu, in partnership with Japanese carrier DoMoCo, unveiled a smartphone that lets you make payments by scanning your iris.
Phones Android
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Facebook rolls out Instant Articles, a bid to make its app a one-stop shop for news

Facebook has introduced Instant Articles, a feature that provides faster access to news stories from popular media organizations.
Phones Apple
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Speak Spanish without knowing Spanish: Microsoft’s Skype Translator tool is now available

Microsoft's Skype Translator has exited limited testing and is now available for anyone to download.
Computing News
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Upcoming Android feature may let you deny apps access to personal information

Google may add an app permissions manager to the next version of Android. This wouldn't be the first time.
Phones Mobile
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Online ordering just got lazier: Google integrates services into search results

Google's making online food ordering even easier. It's integrating Grubhub, Seamless, and others directly into search results.
Phones Mobile
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Banks may soon scan Facebook and call records to see if you deserve a loan

Research suggests your online before tells a lot about how likely you are to default on your next loan.
Phones Business
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Spotify looks to take it to the next level with streaming video

According to a report, Spotify's planning to launch a web video service.
Music News
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MyFitnessPal’s $10 monthly subscription aims to trim your waistline with more detailed data

Under Armour, following its acquisition of fitness platform MyFitnessPal, is looking to boost return on investment. It's launching a paid service.
Mobile News
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Geriatric Apple TV still on a roll, gains USA Now and CBS Sports apps

Apple TV's gaining two new apps: CBS Sports and USA Now.
Audio / Video News
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Future luggage from Samsonite may check itself in and follow you around

Samsung's partnering with luggage maker Samsonite to produce smart baggage that checks itself in, relays its location, and follows you around.
Emerging Tech News
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Comcast’s failed acquisition of TWC cost a third of a billion dollars

Comcast's attempted acquisition of Time Warner Cable didn't come cheap -- the company spent $336 on related legal and consultant fees.
Audio / Video News

You’ll be able to turn GE’s new LEDs on and off with Siri

GE unveiled new smart LED bulbs with support for Apple's home automation platform, HomeKit.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Lumia fans, get ready: Microsoft reportedly plans to unveil two flagship phones this year

According to two separate reports, Microsoft's planning to unveil two new flagship Lumia phones later this year.
Phones Mobile
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Apple accused of pressuring labels to remove music from Spotify

Apple's reportedly pressuring labels to remove their content from ad-supported, free services like Spotify and YouTube.
Music News
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Microsoft wants you to use its Windows Store for apps, makes a ton of changes

Microsoft has given the Windows Store a long-overdue makeover, introducing carrier billing, subscriptions, and a host of other features.
Computing News
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How to watch Microsoft’s Build 2015 live stream today

Microsoft's annual Build conference is upon us. Here's how to watch it live.
Computing News
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NBC’s live sports app lands on the Apple TV, but don’t forget your cable subscription

NBC's Sports Live Extra companion app has finally made the jump to the big screen, but you'll need a cable or satellite subscription to take full advantage.
Audio / Video News
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It’s over! Comcast abandons plan to rule 57 percent of all U.S. broadband Internet

Comcast is abandoning plans for its $45.2 billion merger with Time Warner Cable.
Audio / Video News
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