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Sony wants you to ignore its own marketing and stop using its Xperia devices underwater

Contrary to its marketing, Sony no longer wants customers to use its Xperia devices underwater, regardless of their waterproofing abilities.
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New research tool for Android intelligently kills apps while your phone is dozing off

Researchers from different companies teamed up to create Hush, a research tool that intelligently kills apps while your Android phone is sleeping.
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Samsung Pay is seemingly off to a strong start in South Korea, based on early results

With Samsung Pay's U.S. launch around the corner, Samsung executive vice president Injong Rhee revealed the service is off to a strong start in South Korea.
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The $75 CyanogenMod-powered Yu Yunique easily gives the Moto E a run for its money

Yu, a subdivision of India's largest smartphone manufacturer, just launched the Yunique, a $75, CyanogenMod-powered rival for the Moto E.
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iPhone 5S saves Fresno State student from getting shot by a robber

According to local authorities, a California State University, Fresno student was spared serious injury, possibly death, by his iPhone 5S.
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This digital stethoscope hopes to thrust doctors and nurses into the 21st century

Even though there have already been digital stethoscopes, Eko Devices' Core add-on might be the one with the most promise.
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17-year-old gets eleven years in jail for tweeting pro-ISIS content

17-year-old Virginia resident Ali Shukri Amin was sentenced to 11 years in jail today for running a Twitter page that solicited support for ISIS.
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Apple, Motorola, and others help the Pentagon develop wearables for soldiers

The Pentagon announced its partnership with Apple, Harvard, and many more, which aims to develop flexible wearable technology for soldiers.
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Make your wallet hate you by getting your Galaxy Note 5 or S6 Edge Plus dipped in gold

Vietnamese gold-plating shop Karalux is back at it with its 24K gold treatment, this time with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.
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Coin gets NFC compatibility, slims down, and improves on the original

Coin updated its all-in-one card, Coin 2.0, by adding NFC tap-to-pay functionality, as well as a better display and thinner profile.
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This iPhone case will tone your biceps while you fiddle on your iPhone

For those who always wanted to get stronger by just lifting your iPhone, ToneFone, an iPhone case, is what you've been looking forward to.
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Archos gets antsy, announces a trio of smartphones ahead of IFA 2015

Eager to get the show started, Archos announced a trio of new smartphones ahead of their reveal at IFA 2015 in Berlin.
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New York man in trouble after he interfered with Sprint’s network with illegal equipment

The FCC stepped in to lend a helping hand after Sprint issued a complaint to the federal agency, saying someone was interfering with its network in New York City.
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Samsung seems to be all smiles as the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus sell well in South Korea

Samsung hoped for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus to sell well in its home country of South Korea, and so far, it has.
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Verizon customer paid $1,500 over 5 years for a landline she thought she cancelled

New Jersey resident Lauraine Hollyer was shocked to discover she had been charged $1,500 in five years for a landline she thought she cancelled.
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It’s not just HTC: Samsung also pushes ‘notification ads’ to its customers

HTC isn't the only phone manufacturer pushing so-called "notification ads" to its customers, as Samsung was also caught red-handed doing the same thing.
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Apple gets hit hard in the stock market as shares see sharp declines

Apple is facing quite the challenge in the stock market, as the company's shares have dropped 8.5 percent this week.
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Google delays modular Project Ara phone launch, but it didn’t fail the drop test

Google announced that it will delay the launch of its modular smartphone, Project Ara, with the phone now launching sometime in 2016.
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Your next Android phone is about to have quite a bit less bloatware from Google

Google will no longer require Android phone manufacturers to preinstall Google Play Books, Google Play Newsstand, Google Play Games, and Google+.
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Major League Baseball is totally OK with having an Apple Watch in the dugout

It was believed that MLB barred Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost from having his Apple Watch in the dugout, but MLB clarified that this is not the case.
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Legally Blonde: Cake-ordering Scotland woman fooled by auto-correct

Thanks to auto-correct, a birthday cake meant for Scotland resident Marrie Seggie's daughter had a blind girl on it instead of a blonde girl.
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The $180 ZTE Warp Elite with Android 5.1 goes toe-to-toe with the Moto G

This morning, ZTE announced the Warp Elite, a smartphone destined for Boost Mobile that goes head-to-head with the Moto G.
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This crazy smartphone packs a glasses-free 3D display — really

The VKWorld Discovery S1 might look like a regular Android smartphone, but the front introduces a glasses-free 3D display.
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The future is here: Women can finally charge their iPhones in their jeans

Joe's Jeans launched the #Hello jean, a pair of skinny jeans that charge iPhones with an external battery pack.
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Verizon announces new data plans, gets rid of phone contracts in the process

Verizon announced it will finally do away with the traditional phone contract and will implement four new data plans.
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Apple job listing teases further ventures into the world of Android

With Apple already set to release Apple Music for Android this fall, the company might look to release more of its apps for Google's mobile platform.
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HTC continues to drown in red ink, and it doesn’t look like it will surface soon

It's not a good time to be HTC. The company reported rather depressing results for its second fiscal quarter 2015. Poor One M9 sales are partially to blame.
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T-Mobile becomes the first U.S. carrier to slash prices of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

T-Mobile recently revealed a round of permanent price cuts for both the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
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Teen labeled a sex offender after hooking up with a girl who lied in a dating app

Zachery Anderson, a 19-year-old man, is now a registered sex offender for having sex with a girl he hooked up with through a dating app.
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Samsung quietly pushes the Galaxy S4 Mini Plus out the door, priced a bit too high

Samsung quietly released the Galaxy S4 Mini Plus, a beefier version of 2013's Galaxy S4 Mini.
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Alcatel preps for the back-to-school crowd with its $300 Idol 3 and Watch bundle

Hoping to catch the back-to-school crowd before they return to their yearly rituals, Alcatel revealed a $300 bundle that includes the Idol 3 and Watch.
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Never lose your earbuds again: This cuff keeps them tangle-free on your wrist

On the outside, the Helix might appear to be a regular cuff bracelet. However, the bracelet has a secret: it hides a pair of Bluetooth earbuds
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If you’re a clutz who works at a construction site, the Cat S40 might be worth a look

Caterpillar announced the Cat S40, a rugged smartphone that looks to absorb your clumsiness by including shock- and drop-proof certification.
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Businessman’s iPhone somehow still works, even after being dropped from a plane

Texas businessman Ben Wilson is thanking his lucky starts after his iPhone dropped from 9,300 feet, only to discover that it was still in working order.