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Watch the Daily Show destroy Google Glass Explorers, using their own words

Google Glass users may not give a damn about its bad reputation, but the Daily Show does. The show tears down Glass Explorers with their own words.
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Amazon’s Mayday button helps customers propose marriage, defeat Angry Birds

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX customers really love the new Mayday customer service feature. People have used it to propose marriage and defeat Angry Birds.
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Facebook Messenger adds in-app video recording, bigger thumbs

Facebook Messenger now lets you record video and "Like" things with a giant blue thumbs-up. Will the new features convert WhatsApp and Line users?
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Samsung reveals Galaxy Tab S lineup: Everything you need to know

Samsung introduced the new Galaxy Tab S lineup at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The 10.5 and 8.4-inch tablets have high-end specs. Here's all the info.
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That iPad split-screen feature you’ve been waiting for? It’s in the iOS 8 code (Updated)

Split-screen functionality may soon come to an iPad near you. A developer found a piece of iOS 8 code that would let users open two apps side-by-side.
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Huawei tries to break into U.S. market with Ascend Mate 2 phablet

Huawei launched a new online store for U.S. customers. The Ascend Mate 2 phablet will be the first device available for $299 unlocked.
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Facebook to create better targeted ads based on Web browsing history

Facebook will use Web browsing history to offer better targeted ads, but it will also allow users to opt out of ad tracking, and control which ads they see.
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Look out, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music just entered the music-streaming scene

Amazon entered the music-streaming scene with Prime Music. Users can listen to more than one million songs, pre-made playlists, and one of their own making.
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Pebble Steel heads to Best Buy with a price drop to $229

Pebble Steel will arrive at Best Buy on June 15 for $229. A new report says Pebble is the second bestselling smartwatch. Will the price cut give it a boost?
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Twitter restores TweetDeck after major hack disables app

Twitter was forced to shut down the TweetDeck apps after a major security flaw was found. The bug is now fixed and TweetDeck users are back in action.
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Mozilla brings $25 Firefox smartphones to India and Indonesia

Mozilla will bring $25 Firefox OS smartphones to India and Indonesia in the next few months. These low-cost devices will target first-time smartphone users.
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Oppo launches N1 Mini and mid-range R3 smartphones

Oppo launched the new N1 MIni in China on Tuesday. The N1 Mini features the same swivel camera as its big brother, but has a smaller display.
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SwiftKey for Android is now free, adds more customizable keyboards

The improved SwiftKey Android app is now available for free on the Google Play store. The company added new keyboard themes, but those will cost you.
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Track the #WorldCup on Facebook, Twitter

Twitter and Facebook added pages dedicated to posts about the 2014 World Cup, in advance of the opening match. You can even share "hashflags" on Twitter.
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Needs directions: Apple Maps app is still a mess due to internal politics

Apple was expected to update the Maps app at WWDC 2014, but new reports hint that internal arguments may be to blame for the no-show.
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Create virtual cliques with Secret app’s ‘Dens’ feature for work, school gossip

Anonymous app Secret added a new small community sharing feature called "Secret Dens," where posters can post office gossip and other revelations.
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iOS 8 has a new feature that stops retailers from tracking you when searching for Wi-Fi

A new iOS 8 feature will stop stores from tracking your location and shopping habits, by randomizing your iPhone's MAC address while it searches for Wi-Fi.
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Microsoft may add Kinect gestures to upcoming Nokia McLaren Windows Phone

Microsoft looks to add Kinect-like gestures to the upcoming Nokia McLaren Windows Phone. The 3D Touch interface will control several different functions.
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Wakey wakey, Google Now sounds off alarm before transit arrives at stop

Google Now will give you a wake-up call when you're on public transit, so that you don't miss your stop.
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Modio app turns your iPad into a 3D monster toy design company

Modio takes full advantage of 3D printing technology, letting you design your own monster robots to play with – or use as decor for your bachelor pad.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S images leak, showing ultra-thin tablet

Leaked pictures show the 10.5-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S's design. By the looks of it, the tablet will be even thinner and lighter than the iPad Air.
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iOS 8 scans credit cards with iPhone camera for online payments

A new feature on iOS 8 and Safari allows your iPhone camera to scan your credit card information and then use it to fill out the online payment form.
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Google unveils Project Tango tablet with 3D-mapping tech

Google Project Tango has come a long way in 18 months. Now, it has a new super-powerful reference tablet for developers.
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Tinder adds ‘Moments’ photo-sharing feature that disappears after 24 hours

Tinder added a new photo-sharing feature called "Moments" to help users connect more easily with suitable matches.
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Samsung and Barnes & Noble join forces with Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

With its NOOK line in peril, Barnes & Noble turned to Samsung for assistance. The next NOOK tablet will be called the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK.
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Pebble gets volume control with new firmware update

The new Pebble firmware 2.2 update lets users control music playback volume and reorganize the app menu on their smartwatches.
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Can designer frames for women wipe Glass clean of its nerdy rep? Not quite

Love it or hate it, Google Glass is here to stay. It's become more reliable and much more fashionable recently, especially with the addition of DVF frames.
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Preggie app connects moms-to-be: Get ready to share your random cravings

The Preggie app aims to be the go-to social network for pregnant women. Moms-to-be can share their cravings, sonograms, concerns, and more with each other.
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Microsoft teases renewed HTC partnership – HTC One W8 coming soon?

Microsoft and HTC may rekindle their Windows Phone romance with a new smartphone soon. Recently, images of a Windows Phone called the HTC W8 leaked.
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Google shows off Android Wear on Moto 360 and LG G Watch

Google can't wait to show off Android Wear at Google I/O. Developers posted images online of the new wearable OS on the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch.
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Motorola’s Moto Stream polygon makes any speaker wireless

Motorola introduced Moto Stream, a gadget that connects to any regular speaker and makes it wireless. Your smartphone then becomes a remote control.
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T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling will work on iOS 8

T-Mobile announced that all iPhones with iOS 8 onboard will be able to use the company's Wi-Fi calling service.
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Google Glass goes glam with new designer frames

Google Glass is adding designer shades to the mix. Diane Von Furstenberg, Ray-Bans, and Oakley are among those working on stylish new Glass frames.
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Google Android 4.4.3 is available now on Nexus devices – See the factory images

One day after the debut of iOS 8, Google released the Android 4.4.3 update for the Nexus 7 2013 edition. The new update will arrive on Nexus devices first.