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Put your phones away: University bans the combustible Galaxy Note 7 from campus

New Jersey's Stockton University announced it will forbid the use of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 until the official recall is finished.
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Man charged with necrophilia had his phone illegally searched, court rules

According to the Arizona Supreme Court, police needed a warrant to search a phone belonging to a man charged with necrophilia and sexual assault.
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New York boy, 6, burned after Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explodes in his hands

The faulty battery inside the Galaxy Note 7 looks to have struck again, with a six-year-old being hospitalized due to the phablet exploding in his hands.
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Lawsuit alleges the Golden State Warriors app is listening in on conversations

The Golden State Warriors Android app is in the middle of a controversy as a lawsuit alleges the app constantly listens to nearby audio.
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16GB RAM? Why not? Turing Monolith Chaconne phablet will be here to party … hopefully

Known for making the secure Turing Phone, Turing Robotics is back with the Monolith Chaconne, a blueprint for what looks to be the most powerful phone ever.
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Let there be water! OnePlus will merge Oxygen OS and Hydrogen OS for faster updates

OnePlus announced it will merge Oxygen OS and Hydrogen OS, the company's two Android skins.
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Deal between Didi Chuxing and Uber draws antitrust attention

The Ministry of Commerce, China's regulatory watchdog, launched an investigation into Didi's deal with Uber and its Chinese business.
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Archos breathes new life into its tablet lineup with the 133 Oxygen

Archos is not quite done announcing products, with the French manufacturer unveiling the 133 Oxygen.
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You might not have heard of TP-Link, but the Neffos X1 and X1 Max look to impress

Known for putting out networking devices, TP-Link continues its entrance into the Android smartphone game with the Neffos X1 and X1 Max.
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MetroPCS and T-Mobile get their hands on Alcatel's $70 Fierce 4

Alcatel unveiled the Fierce 4, the company's latest budget offering that runs Android Marshmallow out of the box.
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Corning’s new Gorilla Glass SR+ might be headed to an Apple Watch near you

Corning announced Gorilla Glass SR+, the company's latest glass composite that promises to be as tough as sapphire while being thinner than the latter.
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Archos 50 Saphir might not be pretty, but its 5,000mAh battery is all roses

Ahead of IFA 2016, Archos unveiled the 50 Saphir, which will not win beauty pageants anytime soon, but will last well over a day of use.
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Opera Sync gets hacked, 1.7 million people's data could be compromised

According to Opera, its sync system was breached by intruders, possibly compromising the data of 1.7 million Opera Sync users.
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Seeing your grandparents on Facebook might make you sigh, but it might be good for them

According to a recent Michigan State University study, seniors are much more tech-savvy than they might seem to be.
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The Samsung Veyron looks to be the flip phone equivalent of the Galaxy S7

Samsung looks to turn back the clock with the W2017, a flip phone that might have the guts of a Galaxy S7
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For less than $300, you can buy both the Yu Yureka S and Yunique Plus

Destined for India, the Yu Yureka S and Yunique Plus were released as enhancements to the original Yureka and Yunique, respectively.
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Gionee S6s might be average on the inside, but it’s all style on the outside

Chinese manufacturer Gionee announced the S6s, a slightly improved version of the S6 it announced a few month ago.
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T-Mobile’s latest family plan has net neutrality advocates pissed off

T-Mobile's new One data plan has proven to be a controversial move, one that the Electronic Frontier Foundation believes runs afoul of net neutrality rules.
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You can buy 22 Alcatel Trus for the price of one iPhone 6S and still have money left over

Recently launching the Idol 4 and 4S, Alcatel goes back to even more affordable phones with the Tru. The phone is now available through MetroPCS.
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The oddly named RMQ5018 runs Windows 10 Mobile and Android Lollipop — sort of

The oddly named RMQ5018 is certainly not a looker, but it is protected against water and dust intrusion.
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This new OnePlus 3 update brings more headaches than relief

OnePlus recently pushed out an update to its flagship smartphone, but the update seems to have brought more issues than resolutions.
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Verizon offers $100 discount for select phones, but only if you buy online

Verizon announced a new promotion that nets customers a $100 discount for select phones.
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The LeEco Le 2S's alleged 8GB RAM may put other Android phones to shame

Rumor has it that LeEco will soon release the Le 2S, which reportedly includes a whopping 8GB RAM.
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Samsung accused of exposing employees to toxins, resulting in illnesses

According to a grim report, over 200 former Samsung factory workers contracted a wide variety of illnesses allegedly from chemicals they were exposed to.
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Amazon Japan accused of using its power for evil, has its offices raided

The Japanese FTC conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan's offices, with the agency accusing Amazon's Japanese arm of unfair business practices.
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Apple’s push into education has helped more than 32,000 U.S. students

Apple's decision to join President Obama's ConnectED initiative seems to be paying off, as over 32,000 students received iPads since 2014.

Canadian court rules that your text messages are not as private as you think they are

The Ontario Court of Appeal denied a defendant's appeal, arguing that you give up your privacy once text messages are sent and received by the recipient.
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Fewer than 500 people wanted this funky Windows 10 Mobile phone on Kickstarter

Now available only in Japan, the very unique-looking NuAns Neo Windows 10 Mobile phone hopes to make its worldwide debut through a Kickstarter campaign.
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Reunited: Target resumes sales of Amazon's devices after a four-year hiatus

After a four-year hiatus, Target has now resumed sales of Amazon's devices.
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No rest for the wicked: It took less than a month for Lenovo to improve the Vibe C2

Less than a month after it unveiled the budget Vibe C2, Lenovo released the Vibe C2 Power, an improved version that focuses on more battery life and RAM.
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Don’t sweat picking a data plan: Let T-Mobile’s Smart Fit do the work for you

T-Mobile took the wraps off Smart Fit, the carrier's latest attempt to bring more potential customers into the fold.
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Selfie lovers will drool all over the 16MP front camera of the Oppo F1s

Chinese phone manufacturer Oppo unveiled the F1s, the newest addition to the company's F-series of self-centric phones.
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BlackBerry enters the patent lawsuit game as it does battle with Avaya

BlackBerry entered the patent litigation game when the Canadian company filed a lawsuit against California-based Avaya.
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African startup Xogg takes a crack at an iPhone case with the multitalented iCaze

African startup Xogg takes a crack at an iPhone case with the iCaze, which looks to pack more than a few features in a slim profile.
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The Huawei Honor 5 Play gives you sticker shock, but in the best way possible

Alongside its announcement of the Honor Note 8, Huawei also announced the Honor 5 Play, the company's latest budget phone that features a $90 asking price.
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Uber and Didi look to continue their ride-sharing war legally, thanks to new Chinese regulations

Even though Uber and Didi have been butting heads in China, the two ride-sharing services look to do so legally, if reported new rules are to be believed.
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People are more satisfied with AT&T than with any other U.S. carrier, but just barely

According to J.D. Power's latest customer surveys, AT&T has the highest customer satisfaction among major U.S. carriers.
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Want Android? The Holofone Phablet has it. Want Windows 10? It has that, too

The Akyumen Holofone Phablet is no ordinary gigantic phone -- the device features dual-boot capabilities and a projector.