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There’s a lot to look forward to with 5G technology, like 20Mbps downloads

We've been hearing a lot as of late about 5G technology and its upcoming tests. And now, we have a better sense of what to expect.
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No more shaky footage: Imint's Vidhance software stabilizes video in real time

Smartphone video is typically difficult to stabilize, but Imint's Vidhance software suite does it automatically -- and in real time.
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Weekly Rewind: Insane stunt pilot lady, life beyond Earth, $700 self-driving car

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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Lock it down: Samsung brings encrypted folder support to Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Galaxy S7 users can now encrypt sensitive files with Samsung's Secure Folders, months after the feature launched on the defunct Galaxy Note 7
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Siri could be giving up your secrets, even if your iPhone is locked

You've always trusted Siri to help you out in a tight spot, but she may not be as loyal as you think, as one Twitter user discovered.
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Google is working with designer Christopher Cowan to make 'Really Blue' Jeans

A new partnership between Google and freelance fashion designer Christopher Cowan has resulted in a pair of "Really Blue" jeans.
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Kyocera's rugged new flip phone takes 'military-grade' to a whole new level

Kyocera claims its new flip phone meets 18 U.S. military standards, including water and dust resistance and meter-high drops.
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U.S. Cellular set to announce 'unlimited' data plan for $60 a month

U.S. Cellular is set to announce Total Plans, a revamp of its current single line plans that will include an "unlimited" data plan.
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You can now find your Google Drive files directly through the Android Google app

G Suite unveiled a new update that promises to make it "easier to find your Google Drive files wherever and whenever you need them."
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LeEco update marks the debut of an app drawer for two of its smartphones

LeEco announced a software update for its Le Pro 3 and Le S3 phones that updates its Android overlay with an app drawer.
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Lyft rolls into 50 more U.S. markets to take the fight to Uber

Lyft launched in more than 50 additional U.S. cities on Thursday, taking it within six of its year-end goal of 300.
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Texting 2.0: Google rebrands Messenger to support next-gen SMS

Google is rebranding Messenger, the default texting application on some Android devices, to Android Messages.
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Google Play Music 7.4 brings smaller app size and musical alarms

Google has updated Google Play Music, bringing a range of features -- including code that hints at musical alarms in Clock.
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Hosting an Airbnb property gets a bit simpler with a new chatbot for FAQs

Hostbot is a new add-on from Burner to manage the messages from Airbnb guests via preset replies and a private phone number.

Xiaomi Mi 5c will boast Snapdragon 625, 3GB of RAM, according to leaked specs

According to recent leaks, the Xiaomi Mi 5c will be quite the device, boasting a Snapdragon 625 processor and a cool 3GB of RAM.
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Apple reportedly has five groups working on wireless charging technology

Apple has as many as five different groups working on wireless charging, according to a report in Reuters.

Samsung: New Exynos 9 processor nearly halves power consumption, ups performance

Samsung unveiled its next-generation Exynos 9 series mobile processor, which may power versions of the company's upcoming Galaxy S8.
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Text and shop: You will soon be able to browse for stuff within the Viber app

You can talk, you can text, and now, you can shop, all within Viber. But be warned -- you still can't buy anything.
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More than 25 wireless carriers are already testing high-speed 5G tech

The advent of 5G may be closer than you think. A recent survey shows that more than 25 mobile carriers are already testing 5G solutions.
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Your next device could run on a network called LTE-U, thanks to T-Mobile

On Wednesday, the Bellevue-based mobile service provider T-Mobile announced the deployment of a new technology called LTE-U.
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Google’s Gboard keyboard on iOS adds new languages, voice typing, and more

Google's third-party keyboard, Gboard, is getting a massive upgrade. An update adds support for voice typing, new languages, and more.
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Can police compel a building full of people to apply their fingerprints to unlock phones?

An Illinois federal court denied a warrant application that would compel people at a location to unlock phones with their fingerprints.
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Are you reading stories or texts? They're one and the same with Tap

Tap is a storytelling format that presents content as chat bubbles, so you always feel like you’re peeking in on someone’s conversation.
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Carpool: Waze is getting serious about 'beating rush hour traffic'

Waze is planning to expand its Carpool service beyond San Francisco with a major rollout in more cities across the U.S.
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Sprint will demonstrate super-fast wireless at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Sprint's teaming up with Ericsson to demonstrate a gigabit-speed wireless network. It's a precursor for the carrier's 5G ambitions.
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Kobo enters the ebook buffet arena with Kobo Plus, but there’s a catch

Kobo announced Kobo Plus, the company's ebook subscription service that looks to take on the likes of Amazon's Kindle Unlimited and Scribd.
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Apple ResearchKit epilepsy study gains insight into how seizures are triggered

A study conducted through Apple's ResearchKit has concluded, giving what could be invaluable insight into seizure triggers.
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Huawei’s Honor VR Camera could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet

Huawei has taken the wraps off of a 360-degree camera of its own, and it could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet.
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Samsung denies plans to sell Galaxy Note 7 with refurbished batteries in India

Samsung just might be considering selling a refurbished Galaxy Note 7, swapping out the battery for one that isn't so problematic.
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Intel’s new modem can deliver gigabit download speeds

Gigabit's the future of mobile connectivity, and Intel's getting a head start. The company revealed its XMM 7650 modem in February.
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Steve Jobs' spaceship-like 'Apple Park' is finally finished, and it opens in April

Apple's new 175-acre headquarters in Cupertino will officially be called 'Apple Park,' and employees will begin the move-in process in April.
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Heal, an app for arranging medical house calls, is expanding nationwide

Heal makes it easy to arrange an in-house visit from a medical professional. Now, it's expanded the number of cities in which it operates.
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Poor mobile service? Just look to the sky for drones and blimps that will help

British mobile carrier EE debuted a new plan to use its own patent-pending balloon- and drone-based mobile coverage solutions.
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Skype Lite is Skype's new 13MB Android app for areas with low connectivity

Targeted at the burgeoning market in the Asian country, Skype Lite seeks to address a number of pain points specific to developing countries.