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Apple may be prepping as many as three iPad Pros for launch in spring 2017

According to a new report, Apple may be prepping as many as three iPad Pros ahead of an unveiling in the spring of 2017.
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Baidu’s TypeTalk app uses artificial intelligence to power voice transcription

Baidu, the Beijing, China-based internet search juggernaut, has launched a new third-party keyboard for Android that features AI-powered transcription.
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Google Maps gains Google Calendar integration, food pic album for restaurants

The newest version of Google Maps adds integration with Calendar, Gmail, and Google Contacts. Upcoming events now appear in maps.
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Sphero’s new Force Band grants you intergalactic superpowers

Sphero's new Force Band, a gesture-driven accessory for the company's line of remote-controlled drones, is a magical addition to a superb toy.
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Keyword launched by Google as aggregator for many (but not all) of its blogs

Google's sprawling web of official corporate blogs just become easier to wrangle. The company has launched Keyword, an aggregator of its major announcements.
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Google employs machine learning to boost translation capabilities to near-human level

Google's using a new method of machine learning to improve the quality -- and rapidity -- of Mandarin Chinese translations.
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Google's new Android Wear developer preview introduces an on-watch app store

Google has pushed back the release of Android 2.0 from this fall to sometime in 2017. It's also released the latest developer preview, Developer Preview 3.
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Zume, the robot-powered pizza emporium, now cooks pies en route to your door

Zume, the San Francisco startup that leverages robots to make high-quality pies, is rolling out delivery vehicles that bake pizza en route to your door.
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Apple appears to be storing a log of the numbers you enter into iMessages

Apple stores logs of phone numbers entered into iOS's Messages app. That's according to law enforcement documents obtained by The Intercept.
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Verily is reportedly developing a watch to track more than your pulse

Verily, the life sciences division of Google parent company Alphabet, is reportedly developing a wearable that can accurately track biometrics.
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Meetup launches rebranding effort with completely redesigned mobile apps

Meetup is undergoing a rebranding. As part of the effort, it's launched new apps for Android and iOS that were redesigned from scratch.
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BlackBerry will begin outsourcing smartphone production to third parties

During BlackBerry's second quarter 2016 earnings call in late September, the company announced it would no longer manufacture its own smartphones.
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HTC 10 vs. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus : Is great audio more important than exceptional cameras?

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are here, but how do they stack up to the HTC 10 when it comes to hardware and software? We compare the phones to find out.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600E and 410E processors are bound for IoT products

Venerable chipmaker Qualcomm has unveiled two new processors bound for IoT products: the Snapdragon 600E and 410E. They speak to the firm's ambitions.
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New features headed to Chrome for Android promise to supercharge mobile browsing

Google's debuting new features in the Chrome browser for Android that promise to speed up web browsing. One, Data Saver, compresses web pages on the fly
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This crazy new wearable promises to measure your hydration level and heart rate in real time

A new wearable from healthcare startup BSX Technologies promises to measure your hydration level and heart beat in real time using infrared technology.
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Apple's new patent proposes a way to eliminate 'butt dialing' once and for all

A new Apple patent filing describes a novel use of wearables like the Apple Watch to prevent 'butt dialing.'

Google and Salesforce are reportedly interested in acquiring Twitter

Twitter, the embattled social network, is searching for a buyer. Rumor has it that potential buyers include Google and Salesforce.
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Confirmed: A hacker accessed records of more than 500 million Yahoo accounts

Yahoo on Thursday confirmed a major security breach of its user database. It said more than 500 million accounts were affected.
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Disappointing sales may spur Blackberry's exit from smartphone hardware market

BlackBerry's second-quarter 2016 earnings call is on September 28, and signs point to a potential exit from the smartphone hardware business.
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Flybrix is a modular drone for kids that's built almost entirely out of Legos

Flybrix, a startup based in San Francisco, has created a modular drone that can be built almost entirely out of Lego bricks.
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Blu debuts the Life One X2, a $200 phone with a whopping 64GB of storage

Florida-based smartphone firm Blu makes a lot of phones. It's latest, the Life One X2, is competitive at its $200 asking price.
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Amazon’s Kindle for Kids bundle aims to inspire next generation of readers

Amazon's updated Kindle for Kids bundle includes a Kindle e-reader, a durable case, and generous two-year warranty.
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You can hack almost any iPhone with just $100 worth of electronics

It turns out you don't need the resources of the U.S. government to hack an iPhone. A Cambridge researcher demonstrated an exploit the requires just $100.
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Google is giving preferential treatment to fast-loading AMP articles in Google News

Google has making an effort to increase the visibility of Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP), fast-loading webpages optimized for mobile, in Google News.
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You can now ask Google Drive where you saved last month’s expense report

Google Drive's productivity app has learned a new trick: the ability to process natural language. Now you can search for files conversationally.
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The latest version of the Google Search app scrubs all mention of Google Now

The latest version of the beta Google Search app for Android scrubs all mention of Google Now, Google's eponymous digital assistant.
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Woolet case and charging pad deliver wireless power to your iPhone 7

The Woolet, a calf leather wireless charging pad, ships in some bundles with an oak case for the iPhone 7. It's launching on IndieGogo.
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HTC announces the midrange Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle

HTC debuted two new handsets in its mid-range lineup this morning: the Desire 10 Pro and the Desire 10 Lifestyle. Both are bound for markets overseas.
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Google Slides now lets you conduct presentations from your smartwatch

The newest version of Google Slides adds presentation controls to wrist-based devices -- specifically those of the Android Wear variety.
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Google’s new Trips app aims to help with the stress of planning your itinerary

The Google Trips app for iOS and Android collates your trip itineraries, plus recommends sights and attractions you're most likely to enjoy.
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Hands on: Sony Xperia X Compact

Sony’s Xperia X Compact packs many of the Xperia XZ’s best traits in a diminutive package, but does come at a cost. Find out how it stacks up here.
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Teardown of iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Series Watch 2 reveals water-resistant glue

Venerable device repair website iFixit dismantled the Apple's new iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 and uncovered a few surprises.
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Microsoft's new Outlook inherits a few of Sunrise's most popular features

A major new version of Microsoft's Outlook client on Android and iOS borrows a few features from Sunrise, the popular calendar app the company acquired.