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Asus reportedly set to discontinue its underperforming ZenWatch series

Asus, the computing company behind the ZenWatch series of Android Wear devices, is reportedly putting the kibosh on new wearables.
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Siri calls 911 after iPhone owner severely injured in a house explosion

Christopher Beaucher says that if it weren't for Siri, he may not have lived to tell the tale of how he escaped an exploding house.
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Samsung Z4: Everything you need to know

Samsung has announced the Z4, its fourth smartphone with its own Tizen operating system, and the first with version 3.0 onboard.
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Google Maps now uses Street View images to save you from getting lost

Google Maps for Android has started pulling images from Street View to offer better guidance for navigation.
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Is that phone stolen? Check and see with the CTIA’s new tool, the Stolen Phone Checker

Aptly named the Stolen Phone Checker, this tool quite simply allows users to look up if a device has been reported as lost or stolen.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Floating party platforms, pottery printers, and more

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Samsung hopes nostalgia will drive sales of a modernized flip phone

According to a recent report, Samsung is preparing to announce yet another flip phone. This phone will include a fingerprint scanner.
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Weekly Rewind: A wearable for Parkinson’s, Lamborghini’s SUV, Tesla solar roofs

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 10 tech stories.
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Google’s Project Treble could mean faster updates for your Android phone

Google's Project Treble, a feature of Android O, could make Android software updates faster than ever before.
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Merger talks between T-Mobile and Sprint reportedly resume

Two years since their last attempt at a merger, T-Mobile and Sprint find themselves in vastly different situations.
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Pair of Intel patents pitch new ways to find a lost phone, keep messages private

Two Intel patents have been published this week, including a "low-power voice trigger for finding devices" and "face-based secure messaging."
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Google Contacts 2.0 makes it easier to keep tabs on your busy little black book

Keeping tabs on your contacts is getting a little easier -- that is, if you have an Android phone. It's thanks to Google Contacts 2.0
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Snapchat's Snap TV will host original content from Vice, ESPN, and others

Snap's eponymous Snap TV will compliment traditional television with short-form original programming. It's expected to launch later this year.
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Learn to write like a tech-savvy caveman with this Emoji dictionary

Have you ever wondered what certain Emoji mean? Wonder no more! Our comprehensive dictionary will clear up any Emoji ambiguity in a flash.
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You can now ask Verizon’s new chatbot what’s on Fios tonight

Verizon introduced the Fios chatbot on Facebook Messenger. It's a new way for Fios customers to find and watch video content.
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Google's latest patent filing hints at a sleep sensor that tracks your movement

Google could be working on a new sensor that better tracks your sleep, according to this patent, which described an infrared-based device.
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The Cardiogram app for the Apple Watch can help detect heart disease

The Apple Watch can track more than steps. Scientists at UCSF used the Cardiogram app to detect heart disease.

Apple's next-gen A11 chip now reportedly under construction at TSMC facility

Apple's 10nm A11 SoC may have entered full production at a TSMC fabrication plant, kicking off manufacturing a few weeks behind schedule.
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Verizon pays $3.1 billion for spectrum it needs to deploy 5G, outbidding AT&T

Verizon spent $3.1 billion to acquire Straight Path, a spectrum holding company that'll play a part in its 5G rollout plans. It outbid AT&T.
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HTC Ocean/HTC U 11: Leaks, news, and rumors

HTC has a new phone coming on May 16. It's likely to be called the HTC U 11, and it's apparently going to be very squeezable.
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Sony’s Xperia L1 brings the premium feel without breaking the bank

Sony's new, budget-friendly alternative to its flagship Xperia XA and XZ devices has just gone on sale in the United States.
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iPhone SE 2017: News and Rumors

Although it may have seemed like a quirky one-off at the time, reports indicate the iPhone SE could return later this year with a new design.
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Google’s new mobile app feature will help you find something fun to do

Google's new mobile search feature offers up a summary of local events and activities that just might pique your interest.
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ZTE’s 6-inch Blade X Max smartphone costs just $150 on Cricket Wireless

The new Blade X Max will cost $150 exclusively at Cricket Wireless for existing subscribers, and it's available on May 12.
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Netflix adds HDR support on Android, but only for the LG G6

Ideal for LG G6 owners, Netflix has added support for HDR video playback within the most recent version of the company's mobile application.
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Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom’s high-end cameras are fueled by a beastly battery

The Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom, the newest addition to its Zoom series, boasts dual cameras, fast autofocus, and a gigantic battery.
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McAfee’s antivirus software is coming pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy S8

McAfee and Samsung have formed a partnership, and the result is that McAfee's software will come pre-installed on Samsung devices.
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With eye on future, Periscope brings 360-degree live-streaming to Android app

Periscope has updated its Android app to include support for 360-degree video. Unfortunately, only a few cameras support the feature.
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Softbank, Sprint, and Qualcomm are teaming up to develop 5G tech

Sprint, the parent company Softbank, and chip maker Qualcomm are teaming up to develop 5G technologies. In theory, that means faster speeds.
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MyKronoz ZeTime hybrid marries mechanical hands with a touchscreen

The ZeTime, the latest wearable from Swiss watchmaker MyKronoz, features a hybird design with both mechanical watch hands and a touchscreen.
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Early reports suggest the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus may be fragile

The new Samsung flagship phone is one the most fragile and breakable handsets ever, which means that you're likely going to need repairs.
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Meitu M8 Hello Kitty and Sailor Moon phones blend cuteness with capable cameras

Meitu's new M8 phone packs powerful AI that produces impressive selfies -- and it comes in special Sailor Moon and Hello Kitty editions.
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Cuteness overload: Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 4X dedicated to virtual idol Hatsune Miku

Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Redmi Note 4X in Mexico. While dates have yet to be determined, pricing starts at 4,000 pesos.
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Everything you need to know about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi's Redmi Note has a big 4100mAh battery, a 5.5 inch full-HD display, and a MediaTake Helio X20 processor.