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The Fairphone 2, Project Ara’s eco-friendly, ethical rival, is ready for sale

The Fairphone 2 is what most modern smartphones aren't: ethically assembled, almost fully modular, and ecologically friendly.
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Asus ZenWatch 2 review

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ZTE Announces the ZMax 2, a $150 phablet bound for AT&T

Phablets are all the rage, and ZTE's got a new one. The $150 ZMax 2 is headed to AT&T and TracFone.
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Apple Watch at the ready? Feature-packed WatchOS 2 is out now

Apple has added many improvements and feature updates to the Apple Watch with WatchOS 2
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Apple petitions the Supreme Court over accusations of ebook price fixing

Apple intends to petition the Supreme Court over accusations that it helped publishers to fix ebook prices in 2010.
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Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and others pledge support for student arrested over homemade clock

High school student Ahmed Mohamed's arrest over a homemade clock has generated international headlines and a torrent of support.
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Facebook reverses course, will soon introduce a ‘dislike’ button

Facebook has long maintained that a "dislike" button is unnecessary, but it's changing course.
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Kopin’s new heads-up Solos glasses shows your cycling stats in real time

Kopin has revealed the Solos, a pair of smart glasses aimed at cyclists. It pairs with a smartphone and activity trackers to display real-time stats.
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Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 review

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We can only hope the new Apple TV interface looks as gorgeous as this concept

A Boston-area designer made a mock-up of the upcoming Apple TV's interface. It may not be the real thing, but that doesn't make it any less stunning.
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Bosch reveals sensor-laden stovetops, a refrigerator with a camera, and more

German appliance maker Bosch revealed new lineups of sensor-laden cooktops, fridges with cameras, bacteria-fighting washers, and more at IFA 2015 in Berlin.
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Electrolux shows off in-oven cams, Custom Flex fridges, clothing-care app

Electrolux, parent of Germany appliance manufacturer AEG, debuted a smart oven with a built-in camera, a dryer that handles silks, and more at IFA 2015.
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Samsung releases SDK for the Gear S2, announces apps from ESPN, Uber, Nike, and more

Samsung's released an updated Tizen SDK for the new Gear S2, and alongside it announced new apps from Nike, ESPN, and others.
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Specs, pricing, design of the new Apple TV unveiled ahead of launch

According to a new report, Apple's upcoming new Apple TV may come in 8GB and 16GB and won't support 4K.
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Archos’ Diamond Plus is an Android phablet that won’t break the bank

Archos has unveiled the Diamond Plus, the newest addition to its Diamond line of Android devices. It's an affordable phablet.
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LG announces a big, free webOS 2.0 upgrade for last year’s smart TVs

LG has that key features from its newest smart TV operating system, webOS 2.0, will make their way to older TV sets.
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Apple joins forces with Cisco to make iOS easier to use on enterprise networks

Apple has announced a partnership with networking equipment provider Cisco to create a "fast lane" for iOS devices in enterprise environments.
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Archos unveils new Diamond Tab, an octa-core tablet at an affordable price

Ahead of the IFA tech show in Berlin, French electronics company Archos has unveiled the Diamond Tab, a 7.9-inch budget tablet with LTE connectivity.
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Angry Birds maker lays off 40 percent of its staff

Rovio, the developer of Angry Birds and other mobile titles, announced plans to lay off nearly 40 percent of its workforce as part of a restructuring.
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Google patents a system for cars that maps potholes

Google has patented a system for cars capable of automatically detecting potholes in roads. It relies on a combination of GPS and motion sensors.
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Google Maps now detects and prompts you to share photos of food

A new feature of Google Maps automatically detects pictures of food and prompts users to share, upload, and tag them.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus keyboard case lets you relive your BlackBerry days

Samsung has unveiled a tactile keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Note 5. It fits onto the device's screen, relaying button presses capacitively.
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Google reveals a tiny, disposable monitor that tracks glucose levels

Google has announced a partnership with medical device company DexCom to build a wireless glucose monitor the size of a bandage.
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Moto X Style arrives September 3 with 21MP cam, quad HD screen, faster charging

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Microsoft teaches AI to see the funny side of things

Microsoft researchers collaborated with the New Yorker to test software capable of ranking jokes.
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BMW, not Google, owns the trademark Alphabet and Alphabet.com

BMW owns the trademark Alphabet and Alphabet.com, which is problematic for Google's newly formed parent company of the same name.
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Omate’s luxury Ongaro Ring will ensure you never miss a call or text from your special someone

Omate's new Ongaro Ring vibrates to notify you of incoming calls and texts from the contact of your choosing.
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Hangouts on Android updated to version 4.0 with a fresh coat of paint and more

Hangouts version 4.0 for Android packs a metric ton of improvements. It's got a material design-inspired interface and a new Android Wear companion app.
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Apple Music surpasses 11 million members, but faces challenges

Apple Music has accumulated more than 11 million members in the weeks since its debut, Apple exec Eddie Cue revealed.
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The $99 ZTE Obsidian sports 4G LTE and Android 5.1, will hit T-Mobile airwaves on August 13

The $99 ZTE Obsidian hits T-Mobile on August 13. It sports 4G LTE connectivity and Android 5.1, notable features for a budget phone.
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Thanks to a counting tweak, YouTube videos won’t get stuck on ‘301+’ views anymore

YouTube has announced it's doing away with the infamous "301 view" threshold on popular videos. It'll move to a more accurate system soon.
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The iPhone loses market share in U.S. thanks to Android, but fares better in Europe

Analytics firm ComTech reports that Android made gains the expense of Apple's iPhone in the U.S. in Q2, but performed poorly in Europe.
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This retro alarm clock looks old-school but it’s actually digital and feature-packed

Electrohome's Retro Clock Radio packs all the conveniences of a modern, digital clock in a throwback package.
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Microsoft reveals a special edition Halo Xbox One bundle and accessories

Microsoft has revealed a limited edition Halo Xbox One bundle ahead of Halo 5's release. It'll sport a custom design and controller and 1TB of storage.