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T-Mobile’s latest family plan has net neutrality advocates pissed off

T-Mobile's new One data plan has proven to be a controversial move, one that the Electronic Frontier Foundation believes runs afoul of net neutrality rules.
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Love free stuff? Try winning some at myRobinHood

myRobinHood is giving away free stuff that you actually want, like deals from Netflix, Kylie Cosmetics, Birchbox, and more.
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Goodbye NYT Now, we hardly knew you

On Thursday, the NYT announced that it would be officially shelving NYT Now, removing it from app stores beginning the week of August 29.
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Booktrack wants to get your kids to read like never before

A new partnership between Microsoft and reading technology platform Booktrack wants to get more kids reading.
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U.S. government is teaming up with 30 major tech companies to fight robocallers

If your phone is ringing off the hook, it shouldn't be because of robocallers. 30 major tech firms and the government are working to combat the 'scourge.'
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Everything you need to know about the HTC 10

The highly anticipated HTC 10 is here, and it has chamfered edges, optical image stabilization on the front and rear cameras, and the same full-metal design.
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Samsung launched 6 devices today, including the Galaxy Note 7

If you thought today was just the launch of the Galaxy Note 7, you thought wrong. Samsung is launching five other devices as well.
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Samsung’s new Gear VR looks similar, but packs a few noteworthy improvements

Samsung's Unpacked 2016 was a double whammy: in addition to taking the wraps off its Note 7 smartphone, the company unveiled a new Gear VR headset.
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Motorola is mad at Samsung for stealing its always-on screen idea

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Rumors of a dual camera prove false as Huawei launches the G9 Plus

Huawei has quietly taken the wraps off of the G9 Plus, a successor to the G9 Lite. The device is available in China.
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Android dominates, as Windows phone sales dip to less than one percent worldwide

86 percent of all smartphones sold around the world in the second quarter of this year were Android, with everyone else trailing.

Google is integrating Google Now with Chrome through the New Tab page

Google is integrating Google Now with Chrome in the form of a Google Now-powered New Tab page in the Android version of the web browser.
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T-Mobile is giving unlimited data to every customer, but there’s a catch

T-Mobile's latest Un-carrier move is a blockbuster one. The carrier's new, single plan, the One plan, does away with data caps.
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Sprint's Unlimited Freedom nets you unlimited talk, text, data on 2 lines for $100

Sprint has unveiled a new data plan -- Unlimited Freedom. You can get two lines with unlimited talk, text, and data for $100 a month.
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Nokia returns: Four new Nokia Android phones are expected by the end of the year

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When too much of a good thing is too much, maybe it’s time for digital detox

If your access to technology is leading to an increased dependency, to the point that you realize it's a problem, try a digital detox getaway.
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Google Apps for Education update will let parents see students' report cards

A big summer update for Google Apps for Education includes a bevy of new features including student progress reports, annotations, and more.
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Video proof why you should never take your iPhone on a bungee jump

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McDonald’s recalls kids’ activity tracker after reports of skin irritation

McDonald's is recalling 32 million Step-It activity trackers.
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AT&T bumps up subscription rates, data caps with Mobile Share Advantage plans

AT&T has introduced what it calls Mobile Share Advantage, a new series of plans that replace its old crop. They're generally pricier and include more data.
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Is a Sprint and T-Mobile merger still possible? Softbank's CEO thinks and hopes so

After a failed attempt in 2014, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son still wants to see the two carriers merge -- but he may have to wait for a new FCC chairman.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A is now a Barnes & Noble Nook ebook reader

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A has gotten the Nook treatment. Now you can access all of Barnes & Nobles ecosystem on the Android 5.1 tablet.
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Google is recruiting Reddit users to improve speech recognition

Google is recruiting users of popular social network Reddit to improve the robustness of its speech recognition engine, according to sources.
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Xiaomi takes on Apple Pay, others with the new Mi Pay mobile payment service

Xiaomi has launched a new mobile payment service called Mi Pay. The service is designed to go up against the likes of Android Pay and Apple Pay.
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Automatic Pro adapter gives your car a 3G data connection with no subscription

Automatic has launched a hefty update to its dongle for your car, giving the device a 3G connection of its own without charging the user for a subscription.
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Verizon wanted to charge advertisers to slap unwanted apps on your homescreen

Verizon reportedly considered a package that would see bloatware installed to subscribers' phones over the air. It approached advertisers last year.
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The oddly named RMQ5018 runs Windows 10 Mobile and Android Lollipop — sort of

The oddly named RMQ5018 is certainly not a looker, but it is protected against water and dust intrusion.
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Too good to be true? FreedomPop’s new SIM has free WhatsApp messages, data, and calls

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You can buy 22 Alcatel Trus for the price of one iPhone 6S and still have money left over

Recently launching the Idol 4 and 4S, Alcatel goes back to even more affordable phones with the Tru. The phone is now available through MetroPCS.
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Watch this iPhone SE experience an absurd drop test involving ‘Flubber’

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Better late than never: Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update

After quite a wait, Microsoft has finally released the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update to the public.
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Apple to build research, development facility in China by end of 2016

Apple has committed to building a research and development center in China this year. Construction could wrap up as soon as "the end of this year."
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Ex-Apple CEO's new Android phone makes its way to the U.K.

Ex Apple CEO John Sculley has a new project -- the Obi Worldphone. The new device has just been launched in the U.K., costing a measly £99.
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McDonald's looks to 'Step-it' up on fitness with activity trackers in Happy Meals

McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, is attempting to chip away at its unhealthy image by packing a pedometer -- the Step-it -- in Happy Meals.