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Samsung wants to take its patent battle with Apple to the Supreme Court

Samsung isn't happy with the way its patent dispute with Apple was handled, leading the company to make a legal plea to the Supreme Court.
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AT&T gets in the holiday spirit, offers ‘free’ Galaxy S6 if you buy a separate Samsung phone

AT&T announced a holiday promotion that nets customers a free Galaxy S6 if they buy a separate Samsung smartphone. But there are a few caveats to consider.
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Samsung may team up with Oculus to make a media-centric VR headset

According to sources close to Samsung and Oculus, the two companies have entered a partnership to develop a VR headset.
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British government considering whether to give inmates iPads to further their education

The British government is considering a plan to grant prisoners the use of iPads in order to further their education and provide family time.
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Up Next aims to make sure students make a smooth transition to college by texting them

Up Next, a joint effort between the U.S. government and a digital creative agency, aims to help students make the transition to college by texting them.
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Top-level Samsung executives in hot water over insider trading investigation

Several Samsung executives are being investigated by South Korea's financial watchdog over accusations of insider trading.
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Update: Facebook to stop tracking non-users in Belgium, following court order

A commercial court in Brussels ordered Facebook to no longer track non-users of the social network.
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HTC’s Preview program looks to give users a sneak peek into the company’s future

HTC unveiled its Preview program, which hopes to equip a number of users with software and hardware to test out before release.
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Want to help a great cause? Make a bid on the OnePlus X Ceramic

OnePlus auctions off five Ceramic OnePlus X phones for charity. The devices are going for more than $800 on eBay right now.
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Users reporting charging woes with the iPad Pro and the Nexus 5X

Owners of both the iPad Pro and Nexus 5X are complaining of charging issues, which lead to unresponsive screens and buttons.
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The $200 Oxy Smartwatch plays well with its Android, iOS, and Windows friends

U.K. outfit Oxy introduced the Oxy Smartwatch, which can connect to Android, iOS, and even Windows smartphones.
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What is Singles’ Day and how did Xiaomi make a whopping $188 million in sales on it?

On Singles' Day, a day of celebration for those without partners, Xiaomi announced it made $188 million in sales.
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Say hello to two of the cheapest smartwatches around, courtesy of China

The race to the bottom in the world of smartwatches is heating up, as Oukitel and Bluboo announced the $70 A29 and the $50 Uwatch, respectively.
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It looks like Verizon’s Droid Turbo 2 giveaway left several burnt contestants in its wake

Verizon's #WhyNotWednesday virtual scavenger hunt for a Droid Turbo 2 surely had its winners, but its losers were left burnt due to technical issues.
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The stylus-equipped, big-screen LG G Vista 2 is out on AT&T Nov. 6, for $50 with a 2-year plan

Ever expanding its smartphone lineup, here's everything you need to know about the rugged Kyocera DuraForce 2 and the LG G Vista 2.
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HTC loses its Grip, pushes fitness band launch to 2016, if at all

Scheduling its release this summer, HTC delayed the launch of the Grip, the first product born from the company's partnership with Under Armour.
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Meet the $79 iPhone 6/6S case that slides your iPhone out in a neat party trick

Gresso looks to spice up the traditional wallet case by announcing the Slider case for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S.
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Blu’s two latest smartphones are all about having huge batteries

Blu announced its latest pair of smartphones, the Studio Energy 2 and the Energy X, that focus on battery life by including massive battery packs.
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AT&T CEO admits it made a mistake by having a lawyer respond to a customer

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson admitted that his company made a mistake in having a lawyer reply to Alfred Valrie's suggestions.
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Everything you need to know about the Samsung Z3 Tizen phone

Only six months after the initial release of its Z1 Tizen smartphone, Samsung looks to release its successor, the Z3, in October.
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AT&T finally introduces Mexico to the wonders of 4G LTE

After spending close to $4.5 billion in purchases, AT&T finally announced its 4G LTE network rollout into Mexico, starting with six cities.
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Apple may not have actually made the big ‘Move to iOS’ app for Android

Not announced during WWDC 2015, Apple is cooking up a new app that will allow easy migration for Android users ready to make the jump to iOS.
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Theater community rages against AT&T for ill-conceived tweet

AT&T managed to upset the theater community over a recent tweet that insinuated you should use your phone during a theater performance.
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Samsung Pay is seemingly off to a strong start in South Korea, based on early results

With Samsung Pay's U.S. launch around the corner, Samsung executive vice president Injong Rhee revealed the service is off to a strong start in South Korea.
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This digital stethoscope hopes to thrust doctors and nurses into the 21st century

Even though there have already been digital stethoscopes, Eko Devices' Core add-on might be the one with the most promise.
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17-year-old gets eleven years in jail for tweeting pro-ISIS content

17-year-old Virginia resident Ali Shukri Amin was sentenced to 11 years in jail today for running a Twitter page that solicited support for ISIS.
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Apple, Motorola, and others help the Pentagon develop wearables for soldiers

The Pentagon announced its partnership with Apple, Harvard, and many more, which aims to develop flexible wearable technology for soldiers.
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Archos gets antsy, announces a trio of smartphones ahead of IFA 2015

Eager to get the show started, Archos announced a trio of new smartphones ahead of their reveal at IFA 2015 in Berlin.
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Verizon customer paid $1,500 over 5 years for a landline she thought she cancelled

New Jersey resident Lauraine Hollyer was shocked to discover she had been charged $1,500 in five years for a landline she thought she cancelled.
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Apple gets hit hard in the stock market as shares see sharp declines

Apple is facing quite the challenge in the stock market, as the company's shares have dropped 8.5 percent this week.
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Google delays modular Project Ara phone launch, but it didn’t fail the drop test

Google announced that it will delay the launch of its modular smartphone, Project Ara, with the phone now launching sometime in 2016.
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Major League Baseball is totally OK with having an Apple Watch in the dugout

It was believed that MLB barred Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost from having his Apple Watch in the dugout, but MLB clarified that this is not the case.
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The future is here: Women can finally charge their iPhones in their jeans

Joe's Jeans launched the #Hello jean, a pair of skinny jeans that charge iPhones with an external battery pack.
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HTC continues to drown in red ink, and it doesn’t look like it will surface soon

It's not a good time to be HTC. The company reported rather depressing results for its second fiscal quarter 2015. Poor One M9 sales are partially to blame.
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Alcatel preps for the back-to-school crowd with its $300 Idol 3 and Watch bundle

Hoping to catch the back-to-school crowd before they return to their yearly rituals, Alcatel revealed a $300 bundle that includes the Idol 3 and Watch.
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Never lose your earbuds again: This cuff keeps them tangle-free on your wrist

On the outside, the Helix might appear to be a regular cuff bracelet. However, the bracelet has a secret: it hides a pair of Bluetooth earbuds
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If you’re a clutz who works at a construction site, the Cat S40 might be worth a look

Caterpillar announced the Cat S40, a rugged smartphone that looks to absorb your clumsiness by including shock- and drop-proof certification.
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Businessman’s iPhone somehow still works, even after being dropped from a plane

Texas businessman Ben Wilson is thanking his lucky starts after his iPhone dropped from 9,300 feet, only to discover that it was still in working order.