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Samsung wants to make it easier for kids to jump into the realm of virtual reality

The Samsung Gear VR is the most popular virtual reality headset out there, and Samsung could soon make it more focused toward kids.
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The LG Stylo 3 Plus comes with a Full HD display and only costs $225

LG has launched a slightly more powerful version of the LG Stylo 3, called the LG Stylo 3 Plus -- a phone that comes with a Full HD display.
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New patent shows a radically different Apple Watch with a flexible display

Apple is working hard on the future Apple Watch, and a new patent has been published that could show the direction it's going.
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An unreleased version of the Google Pixel launcher shows up at Google I/O

The Google Pixel launcher is one of the best out there, and a new version of the launcher has shown up at Google I/O.
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Google now lets you pay for things on your phone with any of your saved cards

Google is expanding its Payments API to now let users pay for things with any card it has on file -- not just those saved in Android Pay.
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Samsung may have already sold 5 million Galaxy S8 units to users

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is shaping up to be quite a high seller. According to recent reports, the company has already sold 5 million units.
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HTC U11 vs. Google Pixel: Can HTC’s latest beat Google’s first phone?

HTC has finally unveiled the new HTC U11, its latest and greatest phone. But can it beat the Google Pixel, the stock Android champion?
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Get Samsung’s latest Galaxy J3 midrange phone from AT&T for just $180

Samsung has launched the 2017 version of the Samsung Galaxy J3. It boasts 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.
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Google's latest patent filing hints at a sleep sensor that tracks your movement

Google could be working on a new sensor that better tracks your sleep, according to this patent, which described an infrared-based device.
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Samsung hopes nostalgia will drive sales of a modernized flip phone

According to a recent report, Samsung is preparing to announce yet another flip phone. This phone will include a fingerprint scanner.
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Samsung’s Tizen is more popular than Google’s Android Wear

For the first time ever in the smartwatch market, Samsung's Tizen operating system has overtake Google's Android Wear.
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McAfee’s antivirus software is coming pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy S8

McAfee and Samsung have formed a partnership, and the result is that McAfee's software will come pre-installed on Samsung devices.
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With eye on future, Periscope brings 360-degree live-streaming to Android app

Periscope has updated its Android app to include support for 360-degree video. Unfortunately, only a few cameras support the feature.
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China's Alipay announces expansion into 4 million locations in the U.S.

Thanks to a partnership with First Data, Alipay has announced an expansion into the U.S., and will be available at 4 million locations.
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Facebook is using AI to make language translation nine times faster

Facebook has built a new artificially intelligent language translation system, which it claims is nine times faster than other software.
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Snapchat now lets you send snaps that don’t have a time limit

Snapchat has announced an update to its app that could represent the biggest update yet. Now you can send snaps without a time constraint.
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New Android Experiments include ability to play ‘Pac-Man’ from a home screen

Every few months we see new Android Experiments, and the latest wave includes the ability to play Pac-Man straight from the home screen.
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Google Chrome for Android gets better at saving offline content for later viewing

Google has updated Chrome for Android with new features for saving and reading content offline.
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WhatsApp continues to make app safer, adds encryption to iCloud backups

WhatsApp has quietly made its app even safer than it already is with the addition of encryption for iCloud backups.
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Huawei Watch 2 Sport vs. Huawei Watch 2 Classic: Which one is right for you?

Huawei has finally unveiled its latest pair of Android Wear smartwatches. But which of the two devices is right for you and your needs?
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Google Photos can help you create a cute video for your mom on Mother's Day

Google has launched a new tool in Google Photos that will help you create a cute video you can show your mom on the special day.
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Florida judge orders reality TV star to unlock her phone in ‘sextortion’ case

A Florida Judge has ordered TV star Hencha Voigt to unlock her phone after Voigt allegedly held sexually explicit photos ransom.
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About 8,400 new Android malware files are discovered every day, report says

According to a new report, a new malicious Android file is discovered every 10 seconds -- so 8,400 new files are discovered every day.
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Slack launches new artificial intelligence-powered Search feature

Slack has been routinely launching new features to its chat apps, and the latest is a new search feature powered by artificial intelligence.
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For the first time ever, most U.S. households use only wireless phones

For the first time ever, most U.S. households have done away with their landline phones, opting to use wireless phones.
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Google is celebrating Star Wars Day with these Android Pay Easter eggs

Google has launched a new Star Wars Android Pay Easter egg in celebration of Star Wars Day. The animation will appear throughout the week.
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Google can now use Street View photos to update business listings on Maps

Google has been working on new machine learning algorithms that can use Street View images to update business listings on Google Maps.
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New USPS mobile app lets you send season's greetings in augmented reality

The USPS wants to spread extra holiday cheer this holiday season with its new augmented reality app, which lets senders send animated AR messages.
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Nissan wants to fight distracted driving with a signal-blocking box for phones

Distracted driving is a serious issue, and Nissan thinks it has come up with a solution -- the Nissan Signal Shield.
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The 2.45-inch Jelly Android phone is one of the cheapest ways to get Nougat

Not into the trend of smartphones getting bigger? Jelly might be for you! It boasts a 2.45-inch display and Android Nougat, and starts at $59.
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Got an extra $100,000? You could bid to win a lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook

Tim Cook is once again auctioning off a lunch with himself in partnership with Charitybuzz. This time around, the auction starts at $100K.
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Google Appointments could make it easier to book and manage your haircuts

Google's Area 120 is working on another great app, this time for businesses who need to manage appointments.
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Parker Planners' iPad app could be the nicest iOS planner we've seen yet

Parker Planners is known for its paper planners, but the company just launched version 2.0 of its app -- bringing the app to the iPad.
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John McAfee’s ‘hack-proof’ phone secures the hardware — but what about the software?

John McAfee is at it again -- this time he's launched what he claims is a "hack-proof" phone. But is it really all that hack-proof?