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iPhone 6S Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus: Which phablet will reign supreme?

Which phablet is worth buying this fall? Here's a look at both the new Apple iPhone 6S Plus and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
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Can you use Xperia phones underwater? We dive into Sony’s waterproof retraction

Sony is giving mixed messages on just how waterproof its Xperia phones are, according to information on the Xperia support site.
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Stephen Colbert and other celebs are coming to Waze this September

Waze is bringing some fresh voices to its GPS app, including the new host of the CBS Late Show, Stephen Colbert.
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Nest launches bigger, better smart thermostat for $250

Nest is getting its first new version since getting acquired by Google, and this version features a bigger screen and more features than ever before
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All about LTE-U and how it might affect your Wi-Fi signals

Qualcomm is developing LTE-U with carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon to speed up cell service, but it may affect your Wi-Fi signal
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Xperia Z4 Tablet set for June 29 launch in the UK, comes packaged with keyboard

Looking for a new flagship tablet? Sony has you covered at MWC with its new Xperia Z4, sporting a 64-bit professor, super-thin design and long battery life
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Hands on: Turning up the speed on time with Microsoft’s Hyperlapse app

Microsoft's new smooth timelapse tech called Hyperlapse is here, and exclusively on Windows Phone and Android, so we took the beta version for a spin.
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Technology to prevent train accidents exists, but Congress may delay its implementation

Technology exists that forces trains to slow down or stop if they are driving too fast, but federal funding and other concerns delay its implementation.
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Microsoft’s new free Visual Studio Code app makes coding easier

At BUILD 2015, Microsoft has announced Visual Studio Code, free software for intelligent code analysis and editing on the fly.
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Razer opens Nabu X social fitness band sales with $50 two-for-one offer

Looking for a smartband to compliment your gaming lifestyle? Razer's updated Nabu X smartband brings new functionality and an even lower price point
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How the Apple Watch will help make Android Wear a huge hit

Believe it or not, after the Apple Watch is good news for all smartwatches, even Android Wear, thanks to Apple's focus on fashion and growth.
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ZTE Grand X Max+ review

At just $220, the Grand X Max+ gives all the real estate of a phablet at one third the price.
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Facebook’s new Messenger lets you send GIFs, track packages

Facebook is revealing new ways to interact on Messenger at its F8 conference. A new platform lets you send GIFs, track packages, and more from your phone.
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Here’s how to build the ultimate retro gaming machine with Raspberry Pi or Pi 2

Build your own all-in-one retro emulator with the power of a Raspberry Pi and a little bit of spare time on this weekend project.
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Verizon will begin carrying the Nexus 6 on March 12th: Here’s everything we know

The Nexus 6 is now available to buy directly from Google, plus with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. We've got all the details on the device, plus news on how much the big new phone will cost.
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Zuckerberg wants to get people from Zambia to Ghana online (and on Facebook)

How do we get the rest of the world to start using the Internet? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg touches on helping promote access among new users
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This is Huawei’s massive, 7-inch, octa-core phablet, the Mediapad X2

Huawei is back this year with another massive phablet. The Mediapad X2 features the same huge design as last year, but now with an octa-core processor
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ZTE’s new Grand S3 has its eyes on you with its Eyeprint scanner

ZTE is back and this time has its eyes on you. The new flagship smartphone boosts not just the hardware but the features, adding new Eyeprint software.
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How smartphones, Oreos, and hashtags have changed Super Bowl ads forever

Oreo proved back in 2013 that social media can win the Super Bowl for advertisers, but as other brands like Nationwide demonstrated during last night's game, sometimes when you try to bottle lightning, you get zapped.
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This portable device battery is waterproof and as tough as military equipment

Looking for a new external battery that can handle thick and thin? The Poseidon external battery is waterproof, shockproof, and designed to military specs.
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Microsoft announces Surface Hub, a massive touch-enabled TV for productivity

Microsoft has unleashed a new touch-tv to serve as your office's new meeting room centerpiece, and it's called Surface Hub
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5 hideous gadgets from CES that prove tech designers still don’t get it

Some smartwear suffers from looks only a mother could love. Here's a horrific look at the coolest ugly technology we saw during this year's show.
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Here be dragons – or the latest seasons of Game of Thrones, Veep, and Silicon Valley this April

We've at least heard from HBO about the 2015 premiere dates for Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley, and Veep - all three will premiere on one night in April
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The Apple Watch isn’t out yet, but it already has a strange charging stand

The Apple Smartwatch won't be out until this spring, but we're already seeing accessories appear for it, like this swiveling charging dock caleld Bandstand
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BlackBerry announces new Internet of Things platform, Android Wear app

BlackBerry has announced a new platform for our growing world of embedded devices, known as the Internet of Things, plus an Android Wear app for BBM.
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Epson’s new ‘active’ series of wearables will help you perfect that golf swing

Epson's new wearables for your wrist, eyes, and golf club help you improve your lap times, augment your viewing experience, and perfect that golf swing
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MonBaby is monitoring smartwear for your baby’s health and activity

MonBaby monitors your baby's health and activity using a special smartwear "button" that connects to your smartphone
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Every one of GE’s new Connected Profile appliances has an app to use it smarter

GE has unveiled a new line of Connected Profile smart appliances at CES this year, featuring ways to minimize waste you generate and maximize connectivity.
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A flexible 77-inch 4K OLED TV tops LG’s CES 2015 TV announcements

LG has unleashed a slew of new TVs for 2015, featuring a host of new 4K OLED TVs and 4K LCD TVs featuring flexible displays, Harmon/Karmon audio and more
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Arbor’s Gladius 10 is a rugged, high-end Android tablet that can survive a war

Arbor has announced its Gladius 10, a rugged, high-end Android tablet with plenty of horsepower, not to mention water and drop resistance
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Updated: Can’t log into Twitter on Android or TweetDeck? You’re not alone

Twitter appears to be down for Android users, while Tweetdeck users are experiencing a strange 365-day old bug with new tweets.
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Google’s Nexus 9 is $100 off if you add it to a two-year contract at AT&T

HTC is making its return to tablets with Google. The two have partnered up for the Nexus 9, the first Nexus device with a 64-bit processor. Here's what we know.
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BlueLight gives college students an easy, more accurate way to alert police

Keeping safe on campus is now a little easier with the BlueLight app, giving students a way to accurately notify authorities of their location and status
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Verizon is hand-crafting a tech news site that won’t write about NSA or Net neutrality

Verizon is building Sugarstring, a new tech & culture site that won't publish anything about net neutrality or U.S. surveillance.