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ZTE makes its Verizon debut with the ultra-budget Blade Vantage smartphone

ZTE has launched its first ever Verizon smartphone, the ZTE Blade Vantage, which offers a Snapdragon 210 chip and comes in at $50.
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Here’s where you can buy a Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in the United Kingdom

Ready to buy the new Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL? If you live in the United Kingdom, here are all the places you can order it now.
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Pixel 2 owners get the first glimpse of Google Lens computer vision possibilities

Google Pixel 2 owners can snap a photo to skip typing in that address or learn more about that movie on the poster with Google Lens.
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Google taking ARCore to next level with AR Stickers, more on Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

Google's ARCore is expanding. A new app, AR Stickers, will launch in preview alongside the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL later this year.
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LG may take on Samsung's Exynos chips with new custom mobile processors

LG may be working on two new processors, named the Kromax and the Epik, if trademarks the company has filed for are evidence of future plans.
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Here’s how one chef is encouraging diners to ditch their phones at the table

Have you ever seen a table full of restaurant diners all looking at their smartphones? This New York chef wants to put a stop to it.
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Revolcam mixes light and lens in a $29 five-in-one smartphone photo accessory

The Revolcam uses a rotating three-lens system, but also features a detachable LED light and selfie mirror too.
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Google kicks off the Android Wear beta program with Android 8.0 Oreo

Google's launched a beta program for Android 8.0 Oreo for Android Wear. It's available now for the LG Watch Sport.
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T-Mobile is called out for ads that claim its network is faster than Verizon’s

T-Mobile has been called out for some questionable messaging around being the fastest network because, news flash, it's not.
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Can a new in-store augmented reality game save Toys R Us?

Embattled retailer Toys R Us is hoping a new virtual reality game you play in its store will convert into lots of excited kids buying stuff.
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‘Made for Google’ program could guarantee your next accessory isn’t a dud

Google's 'Made for Google' accessories program could highlight quality accessories for the company's smartphones, Chromebooks, and more.
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Burger chain Shake Shack won’t accept cash at its new location in New York

Put away your cash, New Yorkers. That particular form of money is no good at Shake Shack. Or at the very least, one location of Shake Shack.
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Bumble rolls out Bumble Bizz networking app to the U.S., Canada, elsewhere

You can find your best friend, your boyfriend, and now, your next business venture, all with a single app. It's all thanks to Bumble Bizz.
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The most unusual (and most exclusive) special-edition OnePlus 5 is now for sale

OnePlus has teamed up with fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to create the OnePlus 5 JCC+, a limited edition version of the phone.
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Here’s everything we expect from Google’s October 4 hardware event

Google October 4 hardware event is expected to bring the Pixel 2, a new Pixelbook, Google Home Mini, Daydream VR headset, and more.
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FBI sued for keeping details about San Bernardino iPhone exploit secret

The FBI has been sued by a trio of news organizations for not disclosing details about the iPhone exploit used in the San Bernardino shooting case.
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Google secretly axed its NFC Smart Unlock — and Android users are fuming

Android users can no longer use the NFC Smart Unlock feature on their devices after it was secretly killed by Google without any warning.
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Apple’s newest acquisition is a company specializing in sophisticated photo analysis

The clutter in your photo album may be a thing of the past with Apple's purchase of the image analysis company Regaind.
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YouTubers test iPhone 8 durability by brutally destroying it in clever ways

The iPhone 8 allegedly has the strongest glass ever put in a smartphone, and people are testing iPhone 8 durability by killing it.
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Ultimate stress test? Simple Habit mindfulness app gets pitched on ‘Shark Tank’

Simple Habit is a mindfulness app that promises to help you cope with the stresses of everyday life through a series of guided programs.
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Sponsored Snapchat World Lenses bring brand characters to augmented reality

Brands can now bring their characters to "life" using new sponsored augmented reality Snapchat World Lenses.
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HTC's Green is Good sale slashes prices on the HTC U11, HTC U Ultra, and more

HTC's second annual Green is Good sale has steep discounts in store starting October 2 until October 8, starting with the HTC U11.
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Weekly Rewind: Amazon's new product lineup, the Levi's smart jacket, the Chrome competitor

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
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FCC asks Apple to enable the FM radio in the iPhone — but there isn’t one

After a disastrous hurricane season, FCC chairman Ajit Pai is again urging Apple to enable the FM radio in its phones. But there isn't one.
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Uber is assisting riders in communicating with hearing-impaired drivers

Uber debuted new tools needed to connect with deaf drivers who use American Sign Language (ASL). It should make communication easier.
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Tired of lugging your wallet around? Try the Timex Fairfield Contactless

Timex's Fairfield Contactless looks like an ordinary watch from the outside, but thanks to Barclaycard's bPay technology, it has tap and pay.
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The $600 Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact gets an October 4 launch date

Sony's 2017 smartphone lineup grows bigger with the Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, and XA1 Plus at IFA in Berlin.
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Everything you need to know about the Alcatel Idol 5

The Alcatel Idol 5 will be available by October 27 through Cricket Wireless. You'll also be able to purchase Alcatel's new UNI360 VR goggles.
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The DuraXV LTE is a sturdy flip phone bound for Verizon’s airwaves

Kyocera's DuraXV LTE is the perfect basic phone for 4G LTE speed junkies on a Verizon plan. It starts at $264 off contract.
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Huawei Kirin 970: Everything you need to know

Huawei's new Kirin 970 chip, an eight-core powerhouse, has a Neural Processing Unit dedicated to crunching data for use by AI.
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Thanks to Dirac’s Panorama Sound, JBL’s SoundBoost 2 sounds like home speakers

JBL SoundBoost 2, a modular speaker accessory designed for the Lenovo Moto Z Force series, features Dirac Audio's surround sound technology.
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OpenTable's latest app update includes iOS 11-specific features

OpenTable's new feature allows users to share reservations with friends through iMessage and utilize the Drag and Drop feature.
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Chat in the air: Delta rolls out free in-flight messaging

Delta is waiting fees on in-flight mobile messaging. Starting October 1, passengers can text via iMessage, WhatsApp, and other apps for free.
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Google and Snapchat team up to host the #MyFutureMe contest

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, teamed up with Google to host the #MyFutureLens contest to get teens coding.