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The Google Cardboard VR viewer is now available outside of the US

Those outside the U.S. can finally experience VR at a low price. Google has started selling Cardboard in the U.K., France, Germany, and Canada.
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Facebook had to dumb down Moments for Europe and Canada — here’s why

Facebook has launched Moments in Europe and Canada, but there's something missing from the app -- it's a bit dumber. Why? Privacy laws, of course.
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Study: Vast majority of consumers consider their photography skills to be excellent

Turns out that shots of food and pets are the biggest trends in consumer photography. And most people rate their photography skills as "excellent."
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Multiply your street cred with the gold-hue TI 84 Plus CE graphing calculator

Hoping to make some heads turn in math class next school year? This gold-hued, iPhone-matching TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator is for you!
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Rest easy: The Pebble Time will wake you at the best point in your sleep cycle

Pebble Time users are set for a pretty hefty update, which comes with a smart alarm, waking you up when is best for your sleeping schedule.
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Souvenyr analyzes your thousands of photos to track down the best shots

With all the cameras we have access to, it can be easy to take thousands of photos at a time. Souvenyr can go through those photos and pick the best.
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Get amped! The Ampple protective case triples your iPad’s volume

If you take your iPad out a lot and struggle to get a decent volume, Ampple may be for you. Ampple is a case for your iPad that has built-in speakers.
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Opera now has a completely free VPN app for iOS

It seems as though Opera is trying to be much more privacy aware -- the company now offers a completely free VPN (virtual private network) iOS app.
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Google is testing this significant change to how it presents its search results

Google's iconic search results page may soon get a pretty significant facelift -- the company is testing using black links instead of the well-loved blue.
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New wireless charging tech may enhance your next phone, thanks to FCC approval

Truly wireless charging could be on its way thanks to the FCC's recent approval of an early version of Energous' wireless charging tech.
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Deal alert! Get two LG G5’s for the price of one thanks to Verizon

The LG G5 is one of the most interesting Android releases of the year, and if you're planning on getting one for yourself, now might be the time.
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iOS 10 could finally come with a ‘Home’ app for all your HomeKit needs

Recent reports suggest that iOS may finally be getting a comprehensive HomeKit app to bring together everything on Apple's smart home platform.
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There’s no need for 3D glasses with the HoloFlex holographic smartphone

Researchers have come up with a smartphone that has both a flexible and a holographic display, showing 3D images without the need for 3D glasses.
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Dis-Connect: Apple is getting rid of the Apple Music Connect tab in iOS 10

Apple Music is set to get some pretty big changes in iOS 10. One of the biggest? Apple is reportedly set to demote 'Connect.'
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Forget one screen — two screens could be the future of the smartwatch

Controlling a tiny smartwatch display can be a little frustrating -- but what if you had two tiny smartwatch displays?
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These threads can change color and could one day make your shirt a display

Imagine if instead of pulling your phone out to look at a notification you could just look at your sleeve? Color-changing threads could make that a reality.
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SkinTrack turns your whole forearm into a smartwatch interface

Imagine if you could use your whole forearm as as interface for your smartwatch, instead of the tiny display it comes with. That's the idea behind SkinTrack.
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Apple’s App Store got out of the wrong side of bed this morning

You may have had a bit of trouble looking for new apps this morning -- the Apple App Store went a little crazy, returning unrelated results in search.
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Ditch your cloud security storage subscription with Vimtag’s CloudBox

Wish you didn't have to pay that annoying monthly fee for storing your security footage on the cloud? With Vimtag's CloudBox, you don't!
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Fitbits are selling like hotcakes, but the company may face a rough year ahead

Fitbit may have had a great few months, but the rest of the year may not be as spectacular, if its dipping stocks are anything to go by.
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You can finally use Apple Pay and still get rewards points — if you shop at Kohl’s

Apple Pay is a conevenient way to pay for items in store, however, it hasn't offered the ability to gain rewards points as you go. Kohl's is changing that.
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PieMessage brings Apple’s iMessage to Android, but there’s a catch

iMessage is a great messaging app, but unfortunately, it's only available on Apple products. PieMessage, however, brings iMessage to Android devices.
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Don’t stop now! The Polar Running Program helps you train for a marathon

Training for a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon? The Polar Running Program is here to help, offering personalized advice on how to properly train.
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Facebook pays 10-year-old $10,000 for finding Instagram security flaw

A 10-year-old recently found a security flaw on Instagram that enabled him to delete any comment. His reward for reporting it? A cool $10,000.
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What’s the most influential gadget ever? According to Time, it starts with an “i”

Happen to be an iPhone user? You also happen to use the most influential gadget ever released, according to Time Magazine's new list.
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Twitter’s new ‘Connect’ tab helps you discover the best accounts to follow

Looking for some new accounts to follow on Twitter? Head over to the new 'Connect' tab, which will give you personalized recommendations.
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Leave headphone jacks behind with the water-resistant Apollo 7 wireless earbuds

It won't matter if the iPhone 7 doesn't have a headphone jack, thanks to these Bluetooth earbuds by Erato. They are available through Kickstarter for $289.
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This odor-fighting, bacteria-killing underwear is made with pure silver

Have trouble with body odor? Or perhaps you simply sweat too much? SilverTech is here to help! This silver-made underwear keeps you cool and odor-free.
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To download, or not to download: Ian McKellen’s new app teaches you Shakespeare

Ian McKellen has a serious passion for Shakespeare, and he wants you to as well. In fact, he's just launched a new app to help you understand Shakespeare.
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Put your hands together for one-handed typing mode in Google Keyboard update

Google Keyboard is a great keyboard app, but it has long been missing one thing -- one-handed mode. Not anymore!
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The Knox-secured Samsung Galaxy Tab E is on pre-order from AT&T starting this Friday

Looking for a highly secure yet not-too-expensive LTE tablet? You can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab E from AT&T starting this Friday for only $10 per month.
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Sorry, Oculus Rift pre-orderers: It's going on sale at Best Buy starting May 7

The Oculus Rift is arguable the most important virtual reality release to date, and you can get it for yourself from Best Buy starting on May 7.
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This may sting: Google's new patent describes a smart lens injected right into your eyeball

Smart lenses may be making headlines, but Google wants to take things further. The company just filed a patent for a lens that is injected in your eyeball.
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External battery sticks to your phone to offer a slim and stylish package

A new external battery combines the slim profile of a battery case with the convenience of being able to quickly unplug an external battery.