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A new Google patent describes ways you'll interact with your smart clothing

Google has filed a patent with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office that describes a gesture control system designed to work with connected clothing.
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14 devices, 6 years, 1 name: Revisiting every Google Nexus ever built

Google launched its first Nexus smartphone in 2010, and there have been 13 more Nexus-branded devices since then. We take a look at the history of its Nexus program as the name fades into history, and Google starts a new chapter with Pixel.
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Apple will sell fewer watch units in 2016 than 2015, according to analyst

According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will sell fewer Apple Watch units in 2016 than in 2015.
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Mophie is bringing modular functionality to the iPhone with the Hold Force case

Mophie has announced a new case for the iPhone 7 that brings modular functionality to the device. There are three modules currently available for the case.
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Apple may be prepping as many as three iPad Pros for launch in spring 2017

According to a new report, Apple may be prepping as many as three iPad Pros ahead of an unveiling in the spring of 2017.
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You can now plan a cross-country Amtrak trip from Apple Maps, including by rail

There's nothing old about the new Apple Maps technology that now lets you route your whole trip from your iPhone.
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LG ditches plans for curved display, wireless charging in G6, according to report

According to recent reports, rumors that LG would include a curved display and new wireless charging in the G6 are no longer true.
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Baidu’s TypeTalk app uses artificial intelligence to power voice transcription

Baidu, the Beijing, China-based internet search juggernaut, has launched a new third-party keyboard for Android that features AI-powered transcription.
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Huawei reportedly passed on the chance to build Google’s Pixel phones

Google and Huawei partnered for the Nexus 6P in 2015, but according to recent reports, Huawei was also in line to make the Pixel phones for this year.
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Even with all of those product recalls, Samsung is still the top dog at home

The recall seems not to have had much of an impact on Samsung's brand in South Korea, where it ranked at the top of a brand index.
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Inventive startup LittleBits brings Bluetooth bit to its Gizmos & Gadgets Kit

Kids spending too much time on their phone? LittleBits wants to help with its revamped Gizmos & Gadgets Kit.
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A company asked employees who own an iPhone 7 to resign

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OnePlus teases secret release plans, but it may not be for a new phone

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Samsung’s Galaxy A8 didn’t change much on the outside, but inside’s another story

Samsung announced the Galaxy A8 (2016), which looks to be thicker than its predecessor but manages to fit in a larger battery.
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Uber’s ‘virtual garage’ scheme aims to end commuters’ parking stress

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Watch an iPhone 7 get boiled, bent, shot, and squished in the best torture tests

Here’s a roundup of durability tests and iPhone 7 destruction videos, so you can watch Apple's latest flagship get boiled, sawed, and dropped from on high.
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Google faces major fine based on leaked European Commission charge sheet

As per documents obtained exclusively by Reuters on Saturday, the European Union is looking to put an expensive leash on Google.
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Game over: Tokyo man put in handcuffs for selling jailbroken iPhones

Tokyo resident Daisuke Ikeda was arrested on suspicions of trademark violation after he was alleged to have sold jailbroken iPhones.
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There’s a new tablet in town — Lenovo rumored to release the Tab3 8 Plus

Images of the Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus have now been leaked, and according to reports, the device will feature an 8-inch Full-HD display.
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Weekly Rewind: 3D-printed bones, an AI alliance, Blue Origin's suicide mission

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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Bendable smartphones: Panasonic's new flexible battery may pave the way

Panasonic has developed a new flexible battery that could one day power devices like bendable smartphones.
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Google Maps gains Google Calendar integration, food pic album for restaurants

The newest version of Google Maps adds integration with Calendar, Gmail, and Google Contacts. Upcoming events now appear in maps.
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Sony’s Xperia X Compact is official

Sony's Xperia X Compact has been officially launched in the U.K. Like the Xperia Compact before it, the phone packs impressive hardware for the price.
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#GreenIsGood sale: HTC is taking $150 off the HTC 10 — but only until October 8

HTC has started a new campaign called #GreenIsGood, which will last until October 8 and offers the HTC 10 for $150 off. Other devices are also available.
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Connectivity issues put damper on Apple iPhone 7's robust sales

The iPhone 7 might not have the explosive problems like Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 does, but it sure seems to suffer from connectivity issues.
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Google employs machine learning to boost translation capabilities to near-human level

Google's using a new method of machine learning to improve the quality -- and rapidity -- of Mandarin Chinese translations.
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Google’s Project Loon runs test of balloon-based internet service over Peru

Google has detailed a successful, summer-long test of its Project Loon internet balloon system that took place over Peru.
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Google's new Android Wear developer preview introduces an on-watch app store

Google has pushed back the release of Android 2.0 from this fall to sometime in 2017. It's also released the latest developer preview, Developer Preview 3.
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Wireless Emergency Alerts will be longer, more specific, sent to more places

The FCC voted to strengthen the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, which sends out everything from Amber alerts to natural disaster alerts.
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Bad day? Watch a man use a big, metal ball to deliberately destroy iPhones in an Apple Store

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Beware: Oculus app causing battery drain and overheating on some Samsung Galaxy phones

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Uber doesn’t only want to drive you to shop, but also serve up ads during the trip

Uber has partnered with New York-startup Yext to give businesses a way to get shoppers to their stores. If you use the service, be ready to see ads.
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New California law makes using a phone while driving a bigger no-no than it already is

Signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown, Assembly Bill 1785 looks to further curtail phone use while driving.
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OK Google: How about finally adding some hands-free voice support to Maps?

Using Google Maps while driving is about to get a whole lot safer -- Google has updated the app with support for hands-free voice controls.