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Visa and Swatch bring yet another contact-less payment option to Rio for the Olympics

Swatch has finally introduced its first smartwatch. The Swatch Bellamy is an NFC-powered watch that will be available in Brazil ahead of the Rio Olympics.
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Silent Circle pulls its warrant canary, says it’s a ‘business decision’

Silent Circle has removed its warrant canary, but the company says that doesn't mean it has received a warrant for user data.
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Samsung rolls out the budget-friendly Galaxy Wide smartphone in South Korea

Samsung is out with another budget smartphone -- this time it seems as though the company took inspiration from itself via another budget device.
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Cook under Gordon Ramsay, and check out these apps of the week

Enjoying the long weekend? Check out these five great apps during your spare time. This week we've got an app that's the ultimate guide for DIY projects.
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Olloclip’s addition for Otterbox’s modular case easily switches between 4 lenses

Olloclip was at CE Week 2016 this year, and we stopped by to take a look at its new 4-in-1 lens designed for Otterbox's modular Universe Case.
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The next Android flavor from Google is Nougat

Google has long been teasing Android N's potential name to be Nutella, but you can say goodbye to the chocolate spread as Nougat has taken the cake.
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Google’s background search gets you answers despite your shoddy connection

Got a spotty connection? Running a Google search might lead you nowhere, especially when your connection is severed. Google is trying to help.
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Google Chrome's 'VR Shell' would let you view any website in virtual reality

Google's upcoming Daydream platform wants to keep you in virtual reality even in Chrome.

Dell discontinuing Venue series, will no longer make Android tablets

Say goodbye to the Dell Venue series. The company will no longer be selling or supporting the Android tablets.
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Would you buy a smartphone with baked in ads, if it meant a lower price?

Amazon is selling the new Moto G4 and Blu's R1 HD at a discount with ads on the lockscreen and apps. It sets a dangerous precedent for unlocked phones.
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Fan-made website shows how powerful ‘OK Google’ really is

How many "OK Google" commands can you think of off the top of your head? Having some trouble? Bookmark this site, which offers an extensive list.
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Amazon Prime member? The Moto G4 and Blu’s R1 HD are super cheap, but they’ll ship with ads

Amazon is bringing down the price of two new Android handsets that haven't been released yet: the Moto G4 and the Blu R1 HD.
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Google greatly expands its targeted ads, but thankfully it’s opt-in

You may be seeing a prompt from your Google account soon -- it's to ask if you want to opt-in for a new targeted-advertising feature.
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Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 review

Casio’s WSD-F10 includes unique features like an altimeter, barometer, and compass, along with Android Wear, but do the outdoor features justify the $500 price?
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Wileyfox’s Spark series offers more budget Android options for the European market

Wileyfox is out with 3 devices under a new series called Spark. The the Spark, the Spark Plus, and the Spark X are all budget devices with low-end specs.
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Encrypted messaging app Wire now lets you share your location with contacts

Encrypted messaging app Wire, backed by Skype co-founder Janus Friis, now lets you share your location.
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Parking and traffic problems could soon be alleviated with Sidewalk Labs' Flow

Flow is a tool built by Sidewalk Labs, a startup owned by Alphabet, Inc. Documents show that Sidewalk Labs has proposed the tool to Columbus, Ohio,
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Google’s Project Bloks looks to build new way for kids to learn programming

Google has unveiled a new open hardware platform to help teach kids how to program and code. Project Bloks is for developers, designers and researchers.
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Android N’s navigation buttons could get a face-lift

Google may be saving some design changes in Android N for the final developer preview, or even the official release.
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Android N's Freeform desktop mode won't be enabled on the Nexus 9 or on the Pixel C

In a strange move, an Android Developer Advocate says Android N's Freeform Mode won't be enabled in the Pixel C or in Nexus devices.
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How Apple learns about you without identifying you using ‘differential privacy’

Apple unveiled a technique it is implementing in iOS 10 to boost user privacy when gathering data -- differential privacy.
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Voice Bridge now lets you make calls with your landline from any Wi-Fi network

Invoxia's Voice Bridge will soon be receiving an update that lets users make calls with their landline number on any Wi-Fi network.
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Gear up with these five handy mobile accessories from CE Week

CE Week is winding down, and while most of the big players don't have a large presence, there's still a lot of new and exciting products to take a look at.
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iOS 10 kernel is not encrypted, and here's Apple reasoning

Apple released the developer preview of iOS 10 more than a week ago, and security experts have found that the kernel code of the system is unencrypted.
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Google Fiber hopes Webpass acquisition will bolster its high-speed internet plans

Google Fiber has agreed to acquire Webpass to boost its deployment of high-speed internet.
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KFC adds some juice to its meals: Watt a Box charges phone while you feast

Would you like a power bank with your meal? That's what KFC's offering with Watt a Box, a meal box with a 6,100mAh power bank for charging your phone.
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Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite is now available in white

Amazon has unveiled its refreshed Kindle -- the basic model is now lighter, thinner, and costs the same as its predecessor.
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Google launches Playbook, a guide and news app just for Android developers

Google is out with a new app, but this one is geared toward developers. Playbook is your one-stop newsstand for all things Android.
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Google marks concrete dates for Nexus device update life cycle

Google has added concrete dates to when Nexus devices will stop receiving Android version updates.
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BlackBerry's NYC pop-up store offers giveaways with every smartphone purchase

Itching to play around with a BlackBerry device? The company is opening a pop-up store in New York, where you can purchase devices as well.
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Google takes the the hassle out of 2-step verification

If you have 2-step Verification turned on, you know fumbling for your phone can be a hassle when you need to quickly login to a Google account. Not anymore.
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Misfit Ray and Shine 2 owners can now buy swim tracking as an in-app purchase

Misfit has teamed up with Speedo for a second time to create the Shine 2 Swimmer's Edition, powered by Speedo -- or in simpler terms, the Speedo Shine 2.
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Nimb is a smart ring that lets you secretly notify people when you’re in trouble

Nimb is a wearable ring that lets you alert your contacts and emergency services when you're in danger.
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Fitbit’s sleep-schedule features want to give you a more ‘consistent sleep’

Fitbit is releasing new sleep functions for your fitness band to better optimize your sleep and improve your health.