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Automate your social networks

Wheel Video is a new social network that wants you to be part of the content

Meet Wheel Video, a new kind of social network that makes use of mobile video to bring collaborative stories to the world.
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Verizon wants parents in the car with their teens all the time, thanks to Hum

Verizon's Hum is like parental controls for a teenager's car. It's described as "an intuitive product that helps cars go from zero to smart in seconds."
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Keep up with all the Euro 2016 action with the Copa90 Facebook Messenger bot

Copa90 has created a Facebook Messenger chatbot to serve as your ultimate guide to the UEFA Euro 2016.
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Weekly rewind: Foldable phones, backpack hearts, growing human organs in pigs

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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No CS degree? No problem, you can still build a mobile app with Semble

Meet Semble, a new app-creation tool empowering people everywhere to get a bit technical, and bring their ideas into the hands of others.
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Track your activity, and inactivity, to get a better night’s sleep with FitSleep

FitSleep is the intelligent sleep companion that claims to result in "superior nights of sleep."
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Steven Spielberg’s latest project? It may involve a jaunt into virtual reality

Three-time Oscar winner Steven Spielberg looks to be placing his bets on virtual reality for the silver screen.
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Google: We don’t favor Hillary Clinton in search results

A YouTube video by SourceFed suggested that Google was purposefully hiding not-so-nice results for Hillary Clinton. Now, Google is addressing those claims.
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On a bad date? Escape it with this new app called Bod

Rather than faking a phone call to escape a bad date, you can use Bod.
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The latest tool in the NSA's toolbox? The Internet of Things

You may love being able to set your thermostat from your car miles before you reach your house, but be warned -- the NSA probably loves it too.
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Can’t see the stars? You’re not alone — 80 percent of the world can’t either

The stars at night may be big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, but for 80 percent of the world, that's apparently completely untrue.
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Get your alcohol on demand under 30 minutes (in London) with Bevy

Meet Bevy, branded as your beverage butler, which promises "alcohol and more delivered to your door in under 30 minutes."
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Jennifer Lawrence’s new project? Playing Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos

Hollywood is planning on taking Elizabeth Holmes' riches-to-rags story and turning it into a movie starring none other than Jennifer Lawrence.
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History was just made — Solar Impulse 2 completes U.S. flight

The city that never sleeps had another reason to stay awake early Saturday morning, as the Solar Impulse 2 touched down in New York City.
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Twitter claims it’s behind your decision to go to the movies

Twitter aided in the sale of nearly one in every 10 movie theater tickets in North America over the course of the last four years, the company claims.
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Watch: President Obama helps Jimmy Fallon Slow Jam the News

On Thursday, the President of the United States helped Jimmy Fallon Slow Jam the News.
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Apple Store thieves make out like bandits by dressing as employees

Three thieves managed to steal a grand total of 67 iPhones from an Apple store on the Upper West Side of New York City by dressing like employees.
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Even the New York Attorney General is riled up about Time Warner Cable

Heeding the cries of angry Time Warner Cable customers everywhere, the New York Attorney General has added his voice to the growing chorus of complaints.
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This pint-sized exoskeleton is helping disabled kids walk again (or for the first time)

A revolutionary innovation from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is a mobility-minded exoskeleton specifically for children.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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New Nest CEO Marwan Fawaz tells his employees that Nest is not for sale

Make no mistake, smart home fans, Nest is not for sale.
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ULA is launching the world’s biggest rocket today. Here’s where to watch it live

At 1:59 pm ET, a Delta IV rocket will send what is likely a spy satellite into space on behalf of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
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Bring a dentist into your bathroom (figuratively) with this new smart toothbrush

With the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected, you'll have unprecedented insights as to just how you're brushing your teeth.
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NBA Fit app aims to get you in game shape, minus the superstar-level skills

You may never be Steph Curry, but if you're looking for a way to keep your own fitness hopes on track, you may consider downloading NBA Fit.
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Facebook Lite sees some heavy growth one year after launch

12 months after the launch of Facebook Lite, the app has met with quite a bit of success.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Apple announces major changes to its App Store

Just days ahead of Apple's highly anticipated WWCD store, we're learning about some "major changes" to the app marketplace.
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The EU tells member countries to play nice with Uber, Airbnb, and others

The European Union outlined a series of new guidelines urging governments of member states not to ban Uber, Airbnb, and other sharing economy companies
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After many false starts, could Uber finally be making headway in Japan?

Uber may have finally found a foothold in Asia, as Japan begins to climb aboard the bandwagon.
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Silk Labs to refund Kickstarter backers for Sense smart home hub that never was

Just a few months after launching connected home hub Sense on Kickstarter, Silk Labs has abandoned the project altogether.
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Tired of dragging your suitcase upstairs? Try the TraxPack instead

Say goodbye to the days of trying to make your way up and down stairs with a heavy suitcase in tow, and hello to the TraxPack.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Snapchat’s new-look Discover section boasts preview tiles, channel subscriptions

Snapchat's new Discover section redesign uses tiles and cover pages to completely overhaul the aesthetic of the tab dedicated to news publishers and brands
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Weekly Rewind: Facebook's alleged snooping, Tesla's new doors, coolest hotel rooms

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.