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You might need to stop using your glittery iPhone case right now

A glittery iPhone case sold at a number of high-end stores have been recalled after some users suffered burns when the cases leaked liquid.
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Sources say Facebook is developing an AI-powered tablet for video calls

Facebook is reportedly working on an AI-powered tablet that'll make people "feel like they’re in the same room" during a conversation.
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Lyft rides along with Amtrak for a more seamless travel experience

Lyft has partnered with Amtrak to offer riders a more seamless experience when it comes to getting "from station to destination."
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A drone came uncomfortably close to a United Airlines jet landing at Newark

A drone was spotted flying close to a United Airlines passenger jet coming in to land at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.
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Thieves grabbed $590K of iPhones from a truck as it motored along a highway

A consignment of iPhones worth more than half a million bucks were stolen from a truck last month as it motored along a highway.
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Before robot soccer players can beat humans, they’ll need to stop toppling over

Judging by some of the footage from the recent RoboCup contest, the organizer's ambition to build a top team by 2050 looks somewhat hopeful.
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Light up your darkest night rides with the Torch M1 bike helmet

The Torch M1 bike helmet includes a bright 500-lumen LED light to help you find your way on a night ride whether on-road or off.
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Woman uses foot massage machine on her shoulders with tragic consequences

A foot massage machine reportedly strangled a woman to death in Japan last week when she tried to use it on her neck and shoulders.
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This is what a driver did to his Ferrari just 60 minutes after collecting it

A Ferrari driver managed to total his supercar just 60 minutes after collecting it. Incredibly, he walked away with only cuts and bruises.
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Brits won’t be able to buy a new gas or diesel car after 2040

The U.K. government will ban sales of new gas and diesel cars from 2040 in a bid to improve the nation's air quality.
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The Numi solar backpack gives travelers security, and a lot of power

If you're looking for a comfortable backpack to keep your stuff safe and your gadgets powered up, then check out the Numi.
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YouTube is getting rid of its Video Editor and Photo slideshow tools

YouTube says it's going to ditch its online Video Editor tool because hardly anyone is using it. It'll disappear in September.
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Drone-owning Brits will have to register their machine and take a test

New rules aimed at hobbyist drone pilots in the U.K. mean they'll soon have to add their details to a database and also take a test.
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Steve the robot cop says he didn't see a 'no swimming' sign before impromptu dip

A robot cop called Steve recently fell into a fountain. While its maker tries to work out what went wrong, it's also having a joke about it.
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Watch how this clever vlogger shoots drone footage without a drone

With filmmakers unable to fly camera drones at events with large numbers of people, how else can they get the aerial shots they're after?
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An iPhone smuggler was caught with 102 handsets strapped to her body

Smuggling iPhones into China promises perpetrators a tidy profit if they pull it off. But strapping 102 to your body may not be a good idea.
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A security robot called Steve rolled into a pool and drowned

Steve the security robot had only been patrolling a multi-use complex in Washington D.C. for a few days when he came to a watery end.
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'Drone Unit' for British police brings crime fighting to the skies

Several police departments in the U.K. have teamed up to launch the country's first-ever "Drone Unit" to help fight crime from the skies.
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Shocking ad shows how texting and driving really don't mix

A road safety campaign in South Africa has created a shocking ad to make people think twice about texting and driving.
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A failed selfie causes $200,000 worth of damage at an L.A. art exhibit

While the usual selfie takes place without incident, there are always going to be some that end up making headlines.
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‘Help, I’m stuck in an ATM!’ Man rescued after pushing notes through machine

A man stuck inside an ATM sounds absurd, but it actually happened. And he called for help by pushing notes through the receipt slot.
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Climb aboard Blue Origin’s rocket for a (simulated) space ride

Blue Origin is aiming to take tourists into space in the next 18 months, but there's a way to experience the ride well before then.
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An Uber-like startup for sharing umbrellas has lost nearly 300,000 of them

A startup in China that's aiming to become an Uber for umbrellas has hit a problem. No one is returning them.
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Richard Hammond opens up about his most recent ‘The Grand Tour’ crash

The Grand Tour's Richard Hammond knows what it's like to crash in a variety of vehicles. The latest was in a supercar in Switzerland.
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BlackBerry KeyOne display separation issue spurs warranty replacement offer

BlackBerry released an official statement regarding screen durability issues on it's flagship KeyOne phone.
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A bot on Amazon is making the oddest smartphone cases you’ll ever see

If you're desperately searching for a new case for your smartphone, My Handy Design's collection will probably be of no help at all.
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Japan wants to staff its train stations with friendly robots

Japan is looking to develop teams of robots to staff busy train stations and help travelers find their way.
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Hobbyist drone owners can now get their registration fees back

If you're a hobbyist drone operator who signed up to the FAA's registry after its launch in December 2015, you can now get your money back.
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SpaceX finally gets its rocket off the ground after two failed efforts

Following two aborted efforts earlier in the week, SpaceX on Wednesday evening finally succeeded launching its latest mission.
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Photobucket goes nuclear on its own users, demands ransom to embed images

Photobucket has upset a lot of its users after suddenly demanding payment for embedding images in third-party sites.
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SpaceX looking at July 5 rocket launch after two aborted attempts

After two failed launch efforts in two days, SpaceX is now considering trying for a third time on Wednesday, July 5.
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Toyota’s latest robot can help the disabled with tasks around the home

Watch Toyota's video showing the debut outing of its Human Support Robot designed to carry out everyday tasks for those with disabilities.
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SpaceX aborts rocket launch with just seconds to go

SpaceX has been having a good run recently, so the team will be feeling disappointed Sunday after it was forced to abort its latest mission.
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Tennis fans, Twitter's live-streamed Wimbledon goodies start Monday

Tennis fans excited for the start of Wimbledon can hit Twitter for some extra goodies, including behind-the-scenes footage and highlights.