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10 sounds that make us miss the olden days of tech

From clacking typewriters to the shrill tones of dial up Internet, the past few decades are full of crazy tech noises. Here are our top 10.
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Verizon’s Galaxy S5 costs just $80 at RadioShack

A new RadioShack promotion offers the Samsung Galaxy S5 for just $79 with a two-year contract from Verizon.
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iPhone 6 screen hiccup could result in delayed launch or limited production

Apple reportedly experienced a serious issue with iPhone 6 screen production. Production is back on track, but the delay may result in a limited launch.
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60,000 people join class-action privacy lawsuit against Facebook in Austria

An Austrian court ordered Facebook to respond to a class action lawsuit that accuses the site of breaking EU privacy laws. The suit now has 60,000 people.
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FDA approves AliveCor’s heart monitoring app and iPhone case

AliveCor aims to help those with serious heart conditions monitor their own health. The company's app and heart monitor attachment are now FDA approved.
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Misfit and MyFitnessPal team up to help you get fit

Misfit and MyFitnessPal team up together to help Shine wearers lose weight and get fit.
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Premium Omate X smartwatch works with iOS and Android

Omate hopes to attract buyers with its premium Omate X smartwatch, which it will sell for a budget price. The Omate X is slim and features a leather strap.
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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

The Galaxy Tab 4 Nook looks and works exactly like the original Tab 4 because it’s the exact same device – just with Nook branding, a few Barnes & Noble features, and a slightly slimmer design.
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Now you can take 360-degree photos with Google’s Photo Sphere Camera on iOS

Google added its 360-degree Photo Sphere camera app to iOS. Now, users can take panoramic shots of their locations and share them online.
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Wireless electricity is here! And we’re using to power … robot fish?

One of the first uses of true wireless charging technology is here ... and it's a fish tank with toy fish. Yep. It holds a Guinness World record, too.
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This app will shut down everything on your phone until you call your mom back

New app Ignore No More helps parents force uncommunicative teens to call back by disabling smartphone functions temporarily.
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Panasonic published a comic book about an IT guy saving the world with his Toughpad

Panasonic is going all out for its 5-inch ToughPad FZ-E1 phablet. The super durable device now has its own comic book series and a sweepstakes contest.
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Wow, Xiaomi’s new Android UI is almost indistinguishable from iOS 7

Xiaomi is often accused of copying Apple's smartphone and iOS design elements, but its latest MIUI 6 update looks almost exactly like iOS 7 in many ways.
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LG preps G Watch 2 with OLED screen for IFA

LG may soon introduce its second smartwatch, the G Watch 2. The company's next wearable may have an OLED screen and a Qualcomm processor when it debuts.
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Have you been to a Headphone Party? Why Quiet Events are making a lot of noise

Quiet Events holds silent disco parties in New York City. Just put your headphones on, select you DJ, and get your groove on.
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Waterproof braggart: Sony is releasing apps that only work underwater

Brace yourselves, parents. Sony just introduced six new apps that can be used underwater for the Xperia Z and Xperia Z1S.
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iPad, phone, charger, bring it on: The Knomad has a spot for everything you own

Knomo introduced a new iPad Mini case called the Knomad. It can hold any 8-inch tablet, a smartphone, an external battery pack, and your personal effects.
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Now you can talk to Google voice search in multiple languages at the same time

Google voice search can now understand you as you switch from German to English to Spanish and back again.The update is currently only for Android.
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New Sprint CEO promises price cuts and better plans

Sprint's new CEO Marcelo Claure told employees that the carrier will introduce price cuts, new plans, and a stronger network soon.
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50 Cent introduces SMS Audio BioSport Headphones powered by Intel

50 Cent's SMS Audio partnered with Intel to make the BioSport headphones, which feature a heart rate monitor and sync with RunKeeper.
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Nokia Lumia 635 review

The Nokia Lumia 635 isn’t the most attractive or powerful Windows Phone so far, but it’s a good smartphone for those on a budget.
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BlackBerry Passport: Hands-on video shows off keyboard features

The BlackBerry Passport will feature a square display, full QWERTY keyboard, and BB 10.3 when it launches in September. Here's everything we know so far.
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Premium iPhone 6 models with sapphire glass may fetch a higher price

Apple may release premium versions of the iPhone 6 with sapphire screens in limited numbers for a higher price. The iWatch may also get a sapphire screen.
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Scribble cancels Kickstarter campaign: Is it a hoax? (updated)

A new Kickstarter project called Scribble created a pen and a stylus that can perfectly match any color using a RGB sensor and then reproduce it faithfully.
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LG’s G Pad 8.0 hits Europe shelves first, and it has LTE

LG will start selling the LTE version of the G Pad 8.0 in Europe, Asia, and Central and South America.
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Smartphone thief calls cops on victim as he chases her to get his phone back

A Seattle woman was booked for robbery and drug possession after calling the cops on her victim.
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Temporary tattoos powered by sweat may one day charge your smartphone

Scientists created a temporary tattoo that may one day be able to charge your smartphone or wearable.
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Amazon sets its sights on Square with Local Register card reader

Amazon takes aim at purchases made on the real world with Local Register, a card reader and app combo for businesses.
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T-Mobile simplifies Pay as You Go plans

T-Mobile updated its Pay as You Go prepaid plan with new pricing and the option to add chunks of 4G LTE data. The new plans are cheaper and more flexible.
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Apple wants to bring HealthKit to a hospital near you

Apple is in talks with several hospitals and patient health record collection companies to integrate HealthKit into their procedures.
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Want to spy on the iPhone? Good luck – It’s nearly impossible

The Gamma Group says that its FinSpy spyware can't crack into iOS devices unless they've been jailbroken. iPhone users are safe from this spyware at least.
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OpenTable adds mobile payments to select NYC restaurants

OpenTable introduced mobile payments to several restaurants in New York City on Monday. The company also plans to bring the service to 20 more cities soon.
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Mid-range HTC A11 smartphone with 64-bit processor leaks

HTC may soon release a new mid-range Desire smartphone called the A11. The HTC A11 may feature a 64-bit processor and other low-end specs.
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Toshiba launches a colorful fitness band in Japan

Toshiba introduced a wearable fitness band called the WERAM1100 in Japan. The band monitors your activity, sleeping patterns, and calories burned.