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Just tap this wristband to easily capture pocket monsters in ‘Pokémon Go’

There's finally a little more information about the wearable that acts as an accessory to Nintendo's highly anticipated Pokémon Go.
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Vrse rebrands to Within, aspires to be the HBO of virtual-reality content

Vrse, the company behind much prominent virtual-reality content from partners like the New York Times, is rebranding to Within.
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Lawsuit alleges Google stole idea for Project Loon from Arizona company

Google X's Project Loon might not be flying so high after this lawsuit. An Arizona company claims Google stole its "trade secrets" for its Loon project.
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OnePlus draws hundreds at New York City pop-up event

OnePlus held pop-up events across seven major cities on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of people to look and purchase its newest flagship, the OnePlus 3.
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With the OnePlus 3 newly launched, company says there will be no more OnePlus X devices

The OnePlus X will have no future models, as the company wants to focus on one "true flagship."
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Wi-Fi calling on AT&T finally comes to Android, but it starts with the LG G4

AT&T Wi-Fi calling on Android is finally here, but it's starting with the LG G4. If you have the G4, an update is on the way to activate the feature.
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With the release of Developer Preview 4, Android N draws nearer

Android N's Developer Preview 4 is out. There aren't a lot of new features, but the final APIs are included.
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Google exec teases Android N’s possible name in a not-so-subtle way

In a not-so-subtle tweet, Google's senior vice president of Android and Chrome OS has teased the possible name of the upcoming version of Android.
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Apple’s iOS turns 10, brings redesigned Maps and Music, lock screen improvements

Apple has unveiled its next major update: iOS 10. It brings a host of improvements, like redesigns to Apple Music, News, and Maps.
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Download these 5 great apps to get free stuff, improve Live Photos, and get fit

Looking for some new apps to download? We've got one that can improve Live Photos, an app that makes sharing your voice easier, and more.
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With zero interest in smartphones, Nokia is betting big on VR and health

Nokia Technologies came around when Microsoft bought Nokia's mobile division. For two years, the company has been devising a strategy around health and VR.
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Pelosi: The iPhone was invented by ‘federal research,’ not Apple

Everything in the iPhone comes from federal research, according to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
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Moto Z and Mods grab the limelight, but the Moto X perseveres

Thought the Moto X was effectively replaced by the Moto Z? Think again. Motorola tells us that the Moto X line is still 'alive and well.'
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Google’s Nearby gives you a heads up about location-specific apps

It's not an ad -- well sort of. Google is rolling out a feature that will notify your Android device about location-specific apps that could prove useful.
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Lenovo’s foldable phone prototype snaps onto your wrist like a slap bracelet

Foldable phones are increasingly becoming a possibility, with Lenovo planning on entering the race to create a foldable phone and tablet.
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Lenovo Tangos with Google on its 6.4-inch Phab2 Pro

Lenovo has partnered with Google to make the world's first Tango-ready phone, capable of real-time motion tracking and indoor mapping -- the Phab2 Pro.
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Alphabet wants to beam high-speed Internet to your home

Fiber-optic cables are so yesterday. Alphabet is looking into technology that will wirelessly transmit internet connections at 1 gigabit per second.
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Rings from Cornetto want to enforce fidelity on TV-watching partners

Cornetto wants to put an end to a serious problem -- series cheating. Stop watching episodes without your significant other with Commitment Rings.
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Japanese phone manufacturer Freetel introduces 2 devices in the U.S. and Canada

Freetel, a Japanese mobile device manufacturer, is bringing its budget and midrange phones to the U.S. and Canada.
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Backpaix lets you wear your emotions on your backpack

Backpacks on Kickstarter are a dime a dozen, but Backpaix changes things up a bit with a Smart Badge Display that could open up to more modules later on.
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Twitter gets materialized in latest Android update

Twitter's Android app just got a visual makeover -- it now follow's Google's Material Design guidelines for Android apps.
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Nokia, Ericsson join Rivada Mercury in bid to build public safety broadband network

Rivada Mercury wants to build a network specifically for public safety -- so that first responders can communicate without a clogged network in emergencies.
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The FBI wants to know your internet browsing history

The FBI is pushing for expanded powers that would allow the agency to demand tech firms to provide user's "electronic communication transactional records."

Launch of Vive, flagship smartphone fail to translate into financial success for HTC

You would think a well-received virtual reality headset and a new flagship smartphone would be enough to get HTC back in the game. That hasn't happened.
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Poor Priv sales could spell the end of BlackBerry’s mobile division

BlackBerry CEO John Chen has said twice that the company would shutter its mobile division if it couldn't turn a profit in 2016.
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Show of gratitude: T-Mobile is giving away stock and free stuff every Tuesday

T-Mobile wants to shake up the wireless industry yet again, this time by offering subscribers weekly freebies and even stock in the company.
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Samsung 837 will hold free concerts every Thursday this summer

Bored on a Thursday in New York City? On the rare occasion that you are, Samsung has got your back with free music concerts every Thursday this summer.
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OnePlus’ feel-good documentary goes behind the scenes of the OnePlus 2 launch

With just 11 days before the OnePlus 3 is unveiled, OnePlus has released a documentary that goes behind the scenes of its OnePlus 2 launch.
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Google’s ‘Now on Tap’ lets you run searches in real-time via your camera

Google has made Now on Tap more precise -- you can now highlight specific text before you trigger Now on Tap to get more relevant results.
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CEO Sundar Pichai says Google will be ‘more opinionated’ on design process of Nexus phones

Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat down with Recode's Walt Mossberg at Code Conference to discuss projects at Google.
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Google is bringing its Cast technology to Fiber TV Boxes

If you're a Google Fiber TV customer, you'll soon be able to cast content from apps like Netflix and HBO straight to your Fiber TV Box.
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Microsoft and Xiaomi are now ‘strategic partners’

In an unexpected partnership, Microsoft has decided to sell 1,500 patents to Xiaomi. In return, Xiaomi will pre-install Microsoft services on its devices.
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Tinder wants to educate UK users on 'Brexit' ahead of European Union referendum

Tinder wants to help people understand the "Brexit" phenomenon ahead of the June 23 referendum on whether the U.K. will part ways with the European Union.
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Court: Law enforcement do not need a warrant to ask carriers for your location

A U.S. Circuit Court has just ruled that law enforcement do not need a warrant to ask carriers for your phone's location.