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Samsung is facing a lawsuit, and no, it’s not over the Galaxy Note 7

In the piece slew of bad news to hit the South Korean phone maker, Samsung is finding itself in hot waters again. This one involves a Galaxy S7 Edge
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Utilize your sense of touch with the Moment, a new wearable from Somatic Labs

Meet the Moment, a wearable that promises fewer distractions and more control as the "first wearable designed for your sense of touch."
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Vibrance smart bulb injects some scents into your mood lighting

Why delight just one sense when you can delight two? That's the question on the Vibrance team's mind, as they introduce a smart bulb featuring aromatherapy.
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Meet the Biota Saltwater Aquarium, a sustainable way to bring the ocean to you

Meet the Biota Saltwater Aquarium, branded as "the most sustainable and humane aquarium on the planet."
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Real life inception may be possible with the lucid dream-inducing iBand+

Described as a “dream-inducing wearable,” the iBand+ claims to enable users to “experience lucid dreams" while helping them sleep better and easier.
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College student asks mom for beer money on ‘College GameDay,’ gets over 2,000 Venmo donations

Over 2,000 people took to Venmo and sent Sam Crowder beer money, including Venmo itself, after he held up a sign shown on College GameDay.
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For just $25, you can use your smartphone to give yourself a glaucoma test

Meet the Viewi, a headset that lets you slide your phone right into place, and give yourself a glaucoma test from the comfort of your own home.
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Keep track of all the NFL action this Sunday with the new Sports Illustrated NFL Bot

Meet the new Sports Illustrated NFL bot by GameOn, which lets you keep track of all your favorite teams in real-time.
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Telecom security rules in the EU may soon apply to web services like WhatsApp, too

A new draft proposal from the European Union may soon extend security rules that currently apply exclusively to telecom operators to web services, too.
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You may be able to read a book without ever opening its cover, thanks to a new system from MIT

Researchers at MIT have now created a device that can see through paper and differentiate between ink and blank paper to "read" without seeing the page.
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As this NFL season begins, stream all games for free if you’re a Verizon customer

Thanks to a new offer from Verizon, customers of Big Red will be able to watch live local and primetime games without using data on NFL Mobile.
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Just how dangerous are self-driving cars?

A new threat analysis team has been tasked with determining the potential security issues associated with self-driving cars.
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Why Facebook Co-Founder Dustin Moskovitz is donating $20 million to help Hillary Clinton

On Friday, Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz explained the impetus behind his decision to donate $20 million to help Democrats in the 2016 election.
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CloudStatus is a new Alexa skill for AWS, and it was created by a 14-year-old

A teen has just developed a new Alexa skill called CloudStatus that lets you check the status of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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For the first time, the U.S. government has a cybersecurity chief

For the first time in history, the U.S. has named a Federal Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
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You can now chat with the AmEx bot in Facebook Messenger

The latest innovation to come out of the Cannes-Lions Innovation festival in France is a new Amex bot for Facebook Messenger.
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Could this watch help you appreciate the little moments in life a bit better?

Say hello to the Wundrwatch, a timepiece that has but one hand, making for a 24 hour clock that helps you "appreciate those special moments that matter."
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Weekly Rewind: Apple event news, the best IFA bots, healthful tech

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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Two years after tragedy, Virgin Galactic has finally launched another space shuttle

On Friday, "a spaceship built by our manufacturing arm and operated by us at Virgin Galactic has taken to the skies," the company wrote in a blog post.
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Keep your home and business safe with the Smart-Series security system from Swann

You may not always be at home to keep an eye on things, but the 21st century is giving you brand new powers of sight. Meet the new Smart-Series from Swann.
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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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Nest emphasizes style and safety with new thermostat colors, security camera features

Your smart home is about to get a lot sexier. And safer, too, thanks to Nest.
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Thanks to Carling, getting beer with the push of a button is now possible in the U.K.

Carling, a popular lager across the pond, has launched what it calls the world's first beer button.
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Raspberry Pi sells 10 millionth computer, releases special kit to celebrate

The Raspberry Pi has now sold a whopping 10 million credit card-sized computers, so the company has released the official Raspberry Pi Starter Kit."
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Google will begin showing anti-Islamic State ads to counter terrorism in North America

Google has a new strategy to use its highly targeted advertising system in the battle against the Islamic State.
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The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are coming, but the Otterbox cases have already arrived

Along with the iPhones themselves, iPhone 7 cases are now coming out of the woodwork, too. And one of the first out of the gate? The OtterBox.
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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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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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Buying an outfit is as easy as googling an image with new Shop the Look feature

Google's new feature, known as "Shop the Look, lets users shop the exact product simply by tapping through on an image and exploring the relevant products shown.
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Addicted to our phones? Study: We spend half our time online on mobile apps

According to a new study from media analytics company comScore, smartphone apps now account for 50 percent of the time Americans spend online.
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Volvo and Autoliv are creating a new company to sell self-driving car software

Volvo is partnering with Autoliv Inc "to set up a new jointly owned company to develop next-generation autonomous driving software."
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Get a truly personalized multivitamin 3D-printed for you by Multiply Labs

Multiply Labs and its personalized, 3D-printed pills not only meet your specific health needs, but your schedule as well.
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Michael Kors’ new smartwatches are finally here, and they’re big

Meet Access, the new line of smartwatches from acclaimed American designer Michael Kors, hoping to bring high fashion and high tech into the same device.
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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.