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Google Maps gains a shortcut to the Traffic screen and readies a real-time ‘busyness’ view

The newest version of the Google Maps beta for Android has gained a shortcut to the app's traffic screen and a real-time busyness view.
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South Korean government to investigate what’s causing the Note 7 fires

Samsung and the South Korean government have launched new investigations into defective Note 7 devices.
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HP partners with Movado to launch new line of connected smartwatches

HP, in partnership with Movado, is launching a new series of connected smartwatches with fashion licensing by Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Hugo Boss, and more.
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Apple planning a second research and development center in China

Apple has announced plans for a second research and development facility in China following the groundbreaking of a Beijing-based facility.
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In light of the Note 7 debacle, Samsung may be poised to ditch the brand

Samsung may ditch the Note brand in light of the Note 7's negative publicity. But in the short term, the smartphone maker may stay the course.
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Exclusive: Google will take VR to the streets with Daydream pop-up shop in NYC

Digital Trends has learned that Google will host pop-up events for its Daydream virtual reality platform in New York City, which will begin in October.
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Pebble 2 + Heart Rate review

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Skynet — ahem — Google executives scrapped plans to sell AI-powered arms

Google ultimately decided against selling artificially intelligent robotic arms, a project spearheaded by engineers within its experimental X division.
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Google may sell as few as three million Pixel phones this year, report predicts

Analysts predict that sales of Google's first-party phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, will fall short of optimistic expectations.
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Sensory announces a wake word solution for Amazon Alexa devices

Sensory's software suite lets Amazon Alexa developers add a 'wake word' -- that is, a word that launches Alexa -- to hardware of all shapes.
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Google Pixel vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: Which 5-inch flagship is right for you?

The Pixel, Google's top-of-the-line phone, is finally here. It's just as impressive as rumored, but how does it stack up against Samsung's lauded Galaxy S7?
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After Pixel unveiling, Google puts its Nexus program on indefinite hiatus

Google said it had "no plans" to produce Nexus devices in the future. Instead, the company intends to replace its current lineup of with new Pixel devices.
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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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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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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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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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Sphero’s new Force Band grants you intergalactic superpowers

Sphero's new Force Band, a gesture-driven accessory for the company's line of remote-controlled drones, is a magical addition to a superb toy.
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Keyword launched by Google as aggregator for many (but not all) of its blogs

Google's sprawling web of official corporate blogs just become easier to wrangle. The company has launched Keyword, an aggregator of its major announcements.
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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 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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Zume, the robot-powered pizza emporium, now cooks pies en route to your door

Zume, the San Francisco startup that leverages robots to make high-quality pies, is rolling out delivery vehicles that bake pizza en route to your door.
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Apple appears to be storing a log of the numbers you enter into iMessages

Apple stores logs of phone numbers entered into iOS's Messages app. That's according to law enforcement documents obtained by The Intercept.
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Verily is reportedly developing a watch to track more than your pulse

Verily, the life sciences division of Google parent company Alphabet, is reportedly developing a wearable that can accurately track biometrics.
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Meetup launches rebranding effort with completely redesigned mobile apps

Meetup is undergoing a rebranding. As part of the effort, it's launched new apps for Android and iOS that were redesigned from scratch.
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BlackBerry will begin outsourcing smartphone production to third parties

During BlackBerry's second quarter 2016 earnings call in late September, the company announced it would no longer manufacture its own smartphones.
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HTC 10 vs. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus : Is great audio more important than exceptional cameras?

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are here, but how do they stack up to the HTC 10 when it comes to hardware and software? We compare the phones to find out.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600E and 410E processors are bound for IoT products

Venerable chipmaker Qualcomm has unveiled two new processors bound for IoT products: the Snapdragon 600E and 410E. They speak to the firm's ambitions.
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New features headed to Chrome for Android promise to supercharge mobile browsing

Google's debuting new features in the Chrome browser for Android that promise to speed up web browsing. One, Data Saver, compresses web pages on the fly
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This crazy new wearable promises to measure your hydration level and heart rate in real time

A new wearable from healthcare startup BSX Technologies promises to measure your hydration level and heart beat in real time using infrared technology.
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Apple's new patent proposes a way to eliminate 'butt dialing' once and for all

A new Apple patent filing describes a novel use of wearables like the Apple Watch to prevent 'butt dialing.'

Google and Salesforce are reportedly interested in acquiring Twitter

Twitter, the embattled social network, is searching for a buyer. Rumor has it that potential buyers include Google and Salesforce.
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Confirmed: A hacker accessed records of more than 500 million Yahoo accounts

Yahoo on Thursday confirmed a major security breach of its user database. It said more than 500 million accounts were affected.
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Disappointing sales may spur Blackberry's exit from smartphone hardware market

BlackBerry's second-quarter 2016 earnings call is on September 28, and signs point to a potential exit from the smartphone hardware business.
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Flybrix is a modular drone for kids that's built almost entirely out of Legos

Flybrix, a startup based in San Francisco, has created a modular drone that can be built almost entirely out of Lego bricks.