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Our favorite phone accessories from CES 2017

The CES technology show isn't only about big-name announcements, there are plenty of cool accessories on display too. Here are our favorites.
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Look out Siri! Nokia is reportedly building a digital assistant of its own

It looks like Nokia could be developing a smartphone assistant of its own -- Google Assistant and Apple's Siri may soon have some competition.
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Apple removes "Finder for AirPods" app from its App Store; refunds are available

Apple has pulled an app from its App Store that was aimed at helping users find their AirPods after losing them.
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Nokia gets back in the phone game with its first Android model, the Nokia 6

Nokia is finally making a comeback, and has launched the Nokia 6, which features 4GB of RAM, a 16MP camera, and more.
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3 new iPads are slated for release sometime in spring 2017

According to a new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will be launching three new iPads in spring 2017.
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The Ozobot Evo is a cute, little bulbous robot that teaches kids how to program

The Ozobot Evo is a capable little robot. It's controlled via a smartphone companion app, and packs a bevy of kid-focused educational games.
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New York City subways now have Wi-Fi and cellular service for all major carriers

New York City subway stations now have Wi-Fi and cellular service coverage for all four major carriers. Both projects finished early.
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HTC Vive phone concept is unlikely to be made, but still piques our interest

HTC's Vive branded smartphone may just be a conceptual design by one videographer, but it doesn't make us any less interested.
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Verizon says goodbye to two-year contracts, and bumps its upgrade fee to $30

Verizon confirmed it will increase its upgrade fee and eliminate two-year contracts for new and existing customers.

Canada ends two-year inquiry, finds Apple didn’t violate anticompetition laws

A 24-month probe finally ended on Friday after Canada's Competition Bureau said it didn't gather sufficient evidence to find Apple guilty
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New Google Assistant app may let you type as well as talk

Google appears to be working on a few new features that will allow you to do just that - texting Google Assistant, rather than just talking
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Rifft’s smart CT Band teaches your old watch some new stricks

Rifft's $149 CT Band makes a smartwatch unnecessary. All the sensors are in a special band that can be attached to a regular watch.
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Fossil could be the only company that really gets wearables right in 2017

Fossil is taking the same approach to its wearable tech as it does to its fashion-forward watch range, by updating them seasonally to reflect the latest trends. We've been looking at the latest versions.
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Intel’s 5G modem makes its debut at CES, but there’s a lot of 4G tech behind it

Intel's modem relies on quite a bit of 4G technology to make "5G" speeds a reality, but says it wants to lay the foundation for the future.
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Improve your phone’s reception and extend its battery life with the mJoose case

The mJoose smartphone case promises to amplify signal, extend your battery life, and reduce radiation, and is being shown at CES.
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What's next for Fitbit? An app store of its own, according to its CEO

Fitbit is looking to launch its very own wearable app store "as soon as possible." This is according to company co-founder and CEO James Park
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You can't connect to LinkedIn anymore in Russia

Making connections in Russia is about to get a lot harder. That is, if you're looking to connect via LinkedIn.
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The Onitor Track fitness band tailors workout routines to your physiology

The Onitor Track, a new weight loss wearable powered by artificial intelligence, tailors exercise routines to individual physiology.
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Weekly rewind: CES pandemonium, BlackBerry’s back, a useful exoskeleton

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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Energous will bring true wireless charging to the masses later this year

The Energous Miniature WattUp is a reference design for wearables and other small electronics. It's truly wire-free.
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BlackBerry CEO John Chen and Rudy Giuliani sat down to talk cybersecurity

BlackBerry chief John Chen and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani sat down for a cybersecurity roundtable at the Consumer Electronics Show.
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ZTE CEO at CES 2017: ZTE could play a bigger role in the internet of things

ZTE CEO Lixin Cheng recently sat down with Digital Trends at CES to talk about his view of the future, ZTE's grass roots advertising approach, and more.
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Color options for iPhone 7, 7 Plus may expand with ‘jet white’ model

Apple may be considering a rather unusual move and will release a new color for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus -- the jet white.
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Apple moves into Samsung territory, expands store network into South Korea

Apple announced that it will open its first store in South Korea, making a big statement to major smartphone rival Samsung.
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Speak Music’s Melody lets music lovers request songs using their voice

Speak Music unveiled a new app called Melody this week that aims to provide music lovers with the ultimate hands-free listening experience.
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Vuzix’s Blade 3000 augmented reality smart glasses are Google Glass reborn

The Vuzix Blade 3000 are augmented reality glasses adapted to a sunglasses form factor. They're expected to ship to enterprise clients in the coming months.
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TanvasTouch replicates the feel of fabric, guitar strings, and other objects

Tanvas, a Chicago, Illinois-based startup, unveiled its TanvasTouch technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Amazon makes its mobile app service available to other online retailers

Amazon is pushing its mobile app harder than ever, with new plans to persuade other retailers utilize it for their retail backbone.

Snap one of these Moto Mods on your Moto Z to give your new phone superpowers

The Moto Mods for the new Moto Z turn your phone into a projector, stereo, or even a stylish expression. Check out all of the Moto Mods announced thus far.
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Modular makeover: Otterbox's Universe case is coming to the iPad

Otterbox is expanding its Universe lineup a little -- the company has announced that the modular case is coming to the iPad Air 2 and 9.7-inch iPad Pro.
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Apple made a record-smashing $240M from the App Store on New Year's Day alone

Apple has reported that it made a massive $240 million in sales on New Years Day alone, smashing previous records.
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Apple removes The New York Times’ apps from the App Store in China

Apple took down The New York Times's English- and Chinese-language news apps from the App Store in China at the behest of Chinese authorities.
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T-Mobile takes the wraps off its new Un-Carrier Next service

At a splashy Consumer Electronics Show press conference, T-Mobile unveiled its latest "un-carrier" moves in Un-Carrier Next.
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Your fitness goals from Google Fit and Apple Health now show up in Google Calendar

Google Calendar will now be much better at helping you keep track of your goals -- that's because it now integrates with Google Fit and Apple Health.