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Google’s Waze dubs the United States one of the top countries in the world to drive in

According to Google's Waze traffic navigation app, the United States offers a relatively good driving experience.
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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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Google Play Store just knocked the price of a slew of games down to just 10 cents

If you're aching for some supremely affordable games on Android, 13 games just got discounted to 10 cents each on the Google Play Store.
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Verizon and Sony decide to cancel the Xperia Z4v launch for unannounced reasons

After months of silence, Verizon and Sony revealed that the Xperia Z4V launch will be cancelled.
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Want more data from Boost Mobile? Make sure to pay your bill on time

With Growing Data, Boost Mobile is out to give customers up to 3GB of additional 4G LTE data if they pay their monthly plans on time.
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Xiaomi’s claim that its phones are ‘the best’ ends in an investigation

Xiaomi finds itself in trouble with the Beijing Ministry of Industry and Commerce over the company's use of the term "the best" on its website.
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The FCC hands down a $1.2M fine to Sprint over mishandled 911 outage in 2014

The FCC is on a crusade against carriers who did not act accordingly during 911 outages, and Sprint is the latest victim of the agency's wrath.
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Verizon quietly introduces the Samsung Galaxy Tab E, thought we wouldn’t notice

Verizon quietly introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab E earlier today, though its specifications make us believe it doesn't earn its $330 price tag.
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At only $50, the Coolpad Rogue for T-Mobile doesn’t come close to breaking the bank

The best part of the Coolpad Rogue for T-Mobile isn't its internals or externals - it's the $50 price tag attached to it.
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AT&T takes some of its former employees to court over alleged phone unlocking scheme

AT&T filed a lawsuit against three of its former employees over a secretive phone unlocking scheme they took part in back in 2013.
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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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Say hello to Qwerkywriter, the $330 keyboard that turns your tablet into a typewriter

The Qwerkywriter, the Bluetooth keyboard from Qwerkytoys that looks and feels like a traditional typewriter, is now available for pre-order.
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$230 will now get you the Asus ZenFone 2 with 4GB of RAM

For $230, Asus will now sell you a version of the ZenFone 2 with 4GB of RAM, putting it that much closer to being a legitimate threat to the Moto G.
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How willing are you to sell your kidneys for the iPhone 6S? These Chinese men certainly were

What do you do when you don't have enough money to get one of Apple's latest and greatest, the iPhone 6S? Sell one of your kidneys, of course!
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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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Sony wants you to ignore its own marketing and stop using its Xperia devices underwater

Contrary to its marketing, Sony no longer wants customers to use its Xperia devices underwater, regardless of their waterproofing abilities.
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New research tool for Android intelligently kills apps while your phone is dozing off

Researchers from different companies teamed up to create Hush, a research tool that intelligently kills apps while your Android phone is sleeping.
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Want in on the impending iPhone 6S and 6S Plus pre-order madness? Here’s how to join

So, you already know what to expect when it comes to iPhone 6S and 6S Plus pricing. Now, we'll show you how you can pre-order Apple's latest and greatest.
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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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The $75 CyanogenMod-powered Yu Yunique easily gives the Moto E a run for its money

Yu, a subdivision of India's largest smartphone manufacturer, just launched the Yunique, a $75, CyanogenMod-powered rival for the Moto E.
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iPhone 5S saves Fresno State student from getting shot by a robber

According to local authorities, a California State University, Fresno student was spared serious injury, possibly death, by his iPhone 5S.
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Apple could sneak in a few surprises for the Apple Watch and iPad during Sept. 9 event

Alongside new iPhones and iPads, Apple could announce a cheaper version of the gold Apple Watch and a keyboard for the iPad next Wednesday.
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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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Make your wallet hate you by getting your Galaxy Note 5 or S6 Edge Plus dipped in gold

Vietnamese gold-plating shop Karalux is back at it with its 24K gold treatment, this time with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.
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Coin gets NFC compatibility, slims down, and improves on the original

Coin updated its all-in-one card, Coin 2.0, by adding NFC tap-to-pay functionality, as well as a better display and thinner profile.
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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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New York man in trouble after he interfered with Sprint’s network with illegal equipment

The FCC stepped in to lend a helping hand after Sprint issued a complaint to the federal agency, saying someone was interfering with its network in New York City.
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Samsung seems to be all smiles as the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus sell well in South Korea

Samsung hoped for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus to sell well in its home country of South Korea, and so far, it has.
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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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It’s not just HTC: Samsung also pushes ‘notification ads’ to its customers

HTC isn't the only phone manufacturer pushing so-called "notification ads" to its customers, as Samsung was also caught red-handed doing the same thing.
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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.