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Google built a working hoverboard of its own, but scrapped it

Google developed hoverboard tech based on superconductors and magnets, but doesn't see the application in it.
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A ‘blue screen of death’ bug is plaguing iPhone users on T-Mobile

Many Apple iPhone owners on the T-Mobile network woke up to an unpleasant surprise this morning: rebooting and crashing devices.
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Let the leasing begin: T-Mobile’s Jump on Demand program lets you upgrade any time you want

T-Mobile introduced a new plan, JUMP! On Demand, that lets you upgrade your phone anytime you want at no extra cost.
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T-Mobile’s not-so-unlimited 4G LTE data plan has a 21GB cap before speeds slow down

Even if you have an unlimited plan, T-Mobile reserves the right to slow down your data if you use more than 21GB in a billing cycle.
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Afraid of heights? Explore Yosemite’s El Capitan from your couch with Street View

Google's latest mapping project involves a lot of verticality. A team shot images from Yosemite's El Capitan rock face.
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Google’s new wearable for clinical research may save your life one day

Google's X labs have developed a new smartband that constantly monitors the vitals of the wearer.
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Get more done: Todoist’s Android app gains function and style with design refresh

Todoist for Android got a major upgrade. Material design, streamlined tools, and natural language processing are a few of the highlights.
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Now everyone can buy Amazon’s Siri-like Echo smart speaker

Amazon's finally opening orders of its Echo personal assistant beyond Prime subscribers. It costs $179.
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NVIDIA releases Game Ready drivers optimized for Batman: Arkham Knight

Right on schedule, NVIDIA's released optimized drivers for developer Rocksteady's highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Knight.
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Pimp out your Android Wear watch with these 17 new watch faces from famous brands

Android Wear has gained 17 new watch faces from fashion designers, artists, and brands like Hello Kitty.
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Google wants to help journalists effectively use its tools to better report the news

Google's News Lab aims to help journalists report more effectively using the company's research and editorial tools.
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Android Wear 5.1.1 update news: Moto 360 joins the list of watches with the update

Google's biggest Android Wear update yet is on the verge of release. It'll include new gestures, Wi-Fi connectivity, emoji replies, and more.
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Now you can improve your golf swing and keep track of the score with the Microsoft Band

A forthcoming update to the Microsoft Band adds automatic golf-tracking capabilities.
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Sprint ends throttling unlimited customers’ data to stay in the FCC’s good graces

Sprint announced it'll stop throttling unlimited customers in a preemptive response to the FCC's new Net neutrality rules.
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Google-owned Nest unveils the second-generation Nest Protect and the new Nest Cam

Google-owned Nest unveiled the second-generation Protect thermostat and new Nest Cam at a conference today in San Francisco.
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Stephen Elop, the man who helped engineer the sale of Nokia, is leaving Microsoft

After a year-long executive role at Microsoft, Stephen Elop's voluntarily stepping down. The former Nokia CEO will move on to another company.
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Getty Images is bringing its 360-degree content to Oculus

Getty Images is getting in on Oculus. The photography firm announced it'll bring its 360-degree content to the nascent virtual reality headset.
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Nintendo announces two new Animal Crossing games

Nintendo announced two new Animal Crossing games, one for the Wii U and the other for the 3DS, at its 2015 digital E3 briefing this year.
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Sony announces a media player for PS4, improvements to PlayStation Vue

Sony announced the addition of a la carte pricing to PlayStation Vue, but also a long-awaited feature on PS4: a media player.
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Hello Games showed off No Man Sky’s massive universe at Sony’s E3 conference

Developer Hello Games took to Sony's stage at E3 to show off more of its PlayStation exclusive title, No Man's Sky.
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Netflix confirms a redesigned interface to replace its aging web player

Netflix has confirmed that a redesigned web player will begin rolling out later this year.
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Play out your childhood Autobot fantasy in Transformers: Devastation

Activision has revealed Transformers: Devastation, a third-person, cell-shaded brawler developed by Platinum Games, looking reminiscent of the 80s cartoon.
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Nintendo releases Earthbound Beginnings for Wii U, a remake of cult classic Mother

Nintendo announced a re-release of Mother, titled Earthbound Beginnings, to commemorate the game's 20th anniversary.
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Microsoft announces Recore, a post-apocalyptic exclusive for Xbox One

Microsoft kicked off its press conference today with the announcement of ReCore, an exclusive new game from the creators of Megaman and Metroid Prime.
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The Long Dark and Elite: Dangerous are coming to Xbox One through the new Xbox Game Preview program

Microsoft's new Xbox Game Preview lets you fund unfinished games. It's much in principle like Valve's Early Access program on Steam.
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More than 30 games are in development for Sony’s Morpheus PS4 headset

Sony spilled the beans to Wired about its Morpheus headset. It'll cost "hundreds of dollars" and feature over 30 games and experiences.
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Apple launches iOS 9 and watch OS beta programs

Apple's launching a beta program for the newest versions of its iOS and Apple Watch software.
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Apple may start taking a smaller cut of App Store and iTunes sales

Apple's in talk with media companies to reduce its cut of App Store and iTunes sales, according to a report.
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Some long-awaited changes to the PS4 and Xbox One may arrive at E3

E3 could potentially bring updated Xbox One and PS4 hardware, according to leaked documents.
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Microsoft makes Skype for Web available to all users in the U.S. and U.K.

Skype for Web, Microsoft's browser-based version of the popular messaging platform, is now available to all users in the U.S. and U.K.
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Find your twin with Microsoft’s Twin or Not facial comparison software

A new project that makes use of Microsoft's cloud computing capabilities compares the portraits of two people and spits out a "twin score."
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Airbnb’s new Price Tip is probably better than you at pricing listings

Airbnb's new Price Tip tool leverages machine learning to suggest the best price for your listings.
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Tumblr makes it easier to find GIFs with new search tool

Tumblr has added a search engine for GIFs, letting you sift through animated pictures and insert them easily into posts.
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Facebook Lite invites the next billion users in Asia, Africa, Europe, and elsewhere to join in

Facebook is turning its attention to developing mobile markets. Facebook Lite is a portal that runs on the weaker, cheaper hardware ubiquitous overseas.