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Archos’ Diamond Plus is an Android phablet that won’t break the bank

Archos has unveiled the Diamond Plus, the newest addition to its Diamond line of Android devices. It's an affordable phablet.
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LG announces a big, free webOS 2.0 upgrade for last year’s smart TVs

LG has that key features from its newest smart TV operating system, webOS 2.0, will make their way to older TV sets.
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Apple joins forces with Cisco to make iOS easier to use on enterprise networks

Apple has announced a partnership with networking equipment provider Cisco to create a "fast lane" for iOS devices in enterprise environments.
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Archos unveils new Diamond Tab, an octa-core tablet at an affordable price

Ahead of the IFA tech show in Berlin, French electronics company Archos has unveiled the Diamond Tab, a 7.9-inch budget tablet with LTE connectivity.
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Angry Birds maker lays off 40 percent of its staff

Rovio, the developer of Angry Birds and other mobile titles, announced plans to lay off nearly 40 percent of its workforce as part of a restructuring.
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Google patents a system for cars that maps potholes

Google has patented a system for cars capable of automatically detecting potholes in roads. It relies on a combination of GPS and motion sensors.
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Google Maps now detects and prompts you to share photos of food

A new feature of Google Maps automatically detects pictures of food and prompts users to share, upload, and tag them.
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Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge Plus has finally, officially launched. Samsung's upgraded phablet packs a litany of improvements, including a larger screen.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus keyboard case lets you relive your BlackBerry days

Samsung has unveiled a tactile keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Note 5. It fits onto the device's screen, relaying button presses capacitively.
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Google reveals a tiny, disposable monitor that tracks glucose levels

Google has announced a partnership with medical device company DexCom to build a wireless glucose monitor the size of a bandage.
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Moto X Style arrives September 3 with 21MP cam, quad HD screen, faster charging

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Microsoft teaches AI to see the funny side of things

Microsoft researchers collaborated with the New Yorker to test software capable of ranking jokes.
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BMW, not Google, owns the trademark Alphabet and Alphabet.com

BMW owns the trademark Alphabet and Alphabet.com, which is problematic for Google's newly formed parent company of the same name.
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Omate’s luxury Ongaro Ring will ensure you never miss a call or text from your special someone

Omate's new Ongaro Ring vibrates to notify you of incoming calls and texts from the contact of your choosing.
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Hangouts on Android updated to version 4.0 with a fresh coat of paint and more

Hangouts version 4.0 for Android packs a metric ton of improvements. It's got a material design-inspired interface and a new Android Wear companion app.
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Apple Music surpasses 11 million members, but faces challenges

Apple Music has accumulated more than 11 million members in the weeks since its debut, Apple exec Eddie Cue revealed.
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The $99 ZTE Obsidian sports 4G LTE and Android 5.1, will hit T-Mobile airwaves on August 13

The $99 ZTE Obsidian hits T-Mobile on August 13. It sports 4G LTE connectivity and Android 5.1, notable features for a budget phone.
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Thanks to a counting tweak, YouTube videos won’t get stuck on ‘301+’ views anymore

YouTube has announced it's doing away with the infamous "301 view" threshold on popular videos. It'll move to a more accurate system soon.
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The iPhone loses market share in U.S. thanks to Android, but fares better in Europe

Analytics firm ComTech reports that Android made gains the expense of Apple's iPhone in the U.S. in Q2, but performed poorly in Europe.
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This retro alarm clock looks old-school but it’s actually digital and feature-packed

Electrohome's Retro Clock Radio packs all the conveniences of a modern, digital clock in a throwback package.
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Microsoft reveals a special edition Halo Xbox One bundle and accessories

Microsoft has revealed a limited edition Halo Xbox One bundle ahead of Halo 5's release. It'll sport a custom design and controller and 1TB of storage.
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Netflix launches in The Land of the Rising Sun on September 2

Netflix will expand to Japan on September 2, the company has announced.
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The Xbox One is getting Cortana and over 100 backwards-compatible Xbox 360 games in November

The Xbox One will gain Windows 10 and backwards compatibility in November, Microsoft announced during a Gamescom press briefing.
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T-Mobile leapfrogs Sprint to become the third-largest U.S. carrier

T-Mobile has unseated Sprint to become the third-largest cellphone service provider in the United States.
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Confirmed: The Xbox One will gain TV DVR functionality starting in 2016

According to a report, the Xbox One may gain DVR features for live television later this year.
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Twitter’s News tab lets you know what’s going on in the world today

Twitter's experimental News tab, which is live in Japan, aggregates top headlines from around the social network in a single list.
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Xiaomi bumps Apple from the top smartphone spot in China

Chinese handset vendor Xiaomi managed to best Apple in Q2 2015, nabbing 15.9 percent of the country's smartphone market share.
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Apple is reportedly prepping a Siri-powered voicemail transcription service

Apple is reportedly prepping a Siri-powered voicemail transcription service not unlike Google Voice. It may debut in 2016.
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Facebook’s Aquila is a solar-powered drone that beams Internet down to earth

Facebook's testing autonomous, solar-powered aircraft capable of beaming Internet down to earth from the stratosphere.
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Watch out, Apple: Huawei has become the world’s third-largest smartphone vendor

China-based company Huawei leapfrogged Microsoft in Q2 2015 to become the world's third-largest smartphone vendor, according to Strategy Analytics.
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Nvidia determines that some Shield tablets pose a fire risk, initiates voluntary recall

Nvidia has determined that the battery in some of its Shield tablets can overheat and catch flame. It's initiated a voluntary recall in response.
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Google’s Android for Work program nabs all four U.S. carriers, 40 new businesses

Google's Android for Work program continues to sign on names. All four major U.S. carriers and 40 new businesses have joined the fray.
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Researchers find Android vulnerability that can render devices inoperable

Security researchers at Trend Micro have discovered a vulnerability that they claim can render a phone or tablet inoperable.
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AT&T calls FCC’s fine over its throttling “implausible,” says it shouldn’t have to pay

AT&T says that it shouldn't have to pay the FCC's fine for throttling unlimited customers. It argues the commission lacks the requisite authority.