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BlackBerry's DTEK60 is a security-focused smartphone for businesses, govenment

BlackBerry has announced the DTEK60, a high-end alternative to the company's DTEK50. It features the company's suite of proprietary security apps.
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Google's Jamboard is a connected, collaborative whiteboard for enterprise

Google's Jamboard is the whiteboard of the future: it connects to the internet, features real-time collaboration, and supports Chromecast.
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How to order the new iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 2, and Nike+ Apple Watch

Wondering how to get your hands on Apple's iPhone 7 and Watch Series 2? Wonder no more. We've rounded up a list of retailers that will hook you up.
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Apple’s waterproof Watch Series 2 gets faster, brighter, and has GPS

Here's everything we know about the Apple Watch Series 2, including specs, design, and more.
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Alcatel's new phones deliver respectable hardware at a low price

Alcatel's releasing four new low-end phones that won't break the bank: the Pop 4S, the Pop 4 Plus, and two models of Pixi handsets.
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In New York, it's now a crime to advertise short-term apartment listings on Airbnb

The governor of New York has signed a law that levies steep fees on property owners who advertise short-term rentals.
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Osmo's 'Pizza Co.' teaches kids about managing money and running a business

The latest game from augmented reality startup Osmo, 'Pizza Co.', teaches kids about running a business by putting them in the shoes of a store manager.
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The 32GB iPhone 7 may perform worse than the 128GB and 256GB versions

Preliminary tests show that certain models of Apple's 32GB iPhone 7 may exhibit slower write speeds and worse reception than 128GB and 256GB versions.
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Bvddy is the Tinder of athletics

Bvddy, a matching app for athletes, helps like-minded sports players not only form teams, but coordinate events.
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The Plum wine dispenser preserves opened bottles for up to 90 days

The Plum wine dispenser, a temperature-controlled, internet-connected wine dispenser from entrepreneur David Koretz, preserves your wine by the bottle.
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Google announces winners of its 2nd annual Material Design Contest

Google's second annual Material Design Contest has concluded, and Google announced the winners in a blog post.
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Google's Wallpaper app delivers gorgeous vistas and stunning images to your mobile

Google's new Wallpapers app delivers a veritable deluge of wallpapers from which to choose for any Android phone running 4.1 or newer.
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FCC fines T-Mobile $48M for allegedly misleading unlimited data customers

The Federal Communications Commission says T-Mobile has agreed to pay $48 million over claims that it misled subscribers on its unlimited data plans.
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LeEco wants to woo Americans with the affordable, feature-packed Le S3

Chinese electronics behemoth has announced that one of its smartphones, the Le S3, would be making a stateside debut later this year.
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The Moov HR is a superprecise fitness tracker that slots into a headband

The Moov HR, a fitness tracker in the form of a headband, tracks your heart rate with incredible precision. It's available now.
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You can now summon an Uber or Lyft directly from Google search

Google is making hailing an Uber easier than ever. It's added shortcuts to ridesharing services like Lyft, Uber, and others to search results on mobile.
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The most unstable version of the Chrome browser is now available on Android

The most unstable version of Google's Android browser, Chrome Canary, has finally come to mobile. It is publicly available.
Google promises to improve urban life with Sidewalk Labs

Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs wants to help modernize cities across the U.S.

Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs, an incubator of urban technologies, is extending its metro modernization effort to 16 cities later this year.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon processors, gigabit modem, camera platform

Qualcomm took the wraps off a bevy of new products: the Snapdragon 653, 626, and 427. It also unveiled gigabit modem and connected camera platform.
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Electric Objects delivers curated digital artwork to your living room wall

Electric Objects, a startup specializing in curated artwork, wants to deliver curated artwork to a digital picture frame on your wall.
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Your newest travel agent: Google Flights lets you know when airfare will spike

Google Flights just gained a useful feature: the ability to notify you of potential airfare hikes.
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Google Maps gains a shortcut to the Traffic screen and readies a real-time ‘busyness’ view

The newest version of the Google Maps beta for Android has gained a shortcut to the app's traffic screen and a real-time busyness view.
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South Korean government to investigate what’s causing the Note 7 fires

Samsung and the South Korean government have launched new investigations into defective Note 7 devices.
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HP partners with Movado to launch new line of connected smartwatches

HP, in partnership with Movado, is launching a new series of connected smartwatches with fashion licensing by Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Hugo Boss, and more.
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Apple planning a second research and development center in China

Apple has announced plans for a second research and development facility in China following the groundbreaking of a Beijing-based facility.
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In light of the Note 7 debacle, Samsung may be poised to ditch the brand

Samsung may ditch the Note brand in light of the Note 7's negative publicity. But in the short term, the smartphone maker may stay the course.
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Exclusive: Google will take VR to the streets with Daydream pop-up shop in NYC

Digital Trends has learned that Google will host pop-up events for its Daydream virtual reality platform in New York City, which will begin in October.
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Pebble 2 + Heart Rate review

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Skynet — ahem — Google executives scrapped plans to sell AI-powered arms

Google ultimately decided against selling artificially intelligent robotic arms, a project spearheaded by engineers within its experimental X division.
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Google may sell as few as three million Pixel phones this year, report predicts

Analysts predict that sales of Google's first-party phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, will fall short of optimistic expectations.
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Sensory announces a wake word solution for Amazon Alexa devices

Sensory's software suite lets Amazon Alexa developers add a 'wake word' -- that is, a word that launches Alexa -- to hardware of all shapes.
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Google Pixel vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: Which 5-inch flagship is right for you?

The Pixel, Google's top-of-the-line phone, is finally here. It's just as impressive as rumored, but how does it stack up against Samsung's lauded Galaxy S7?
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After Pixel unveiling, Google puts its Nexus program on indefinite hiatus

Google said it had "no plans" to produce Nexus devices in the future. Instead, the company intends to replace its current lineup of with new Pixel devices.
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A new Google patent describes ways you'll interact with your smart clothing

Google has filed a patent with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office that describes a gesture control system designed to work with connected clothing.