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MIT’s app promises to count calories and help you lose weight

Researchers at MIT are currently developing an app that helps you keep track of caloric intake and general nutritional data using just your voice.
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Nintendo’s first social networking experiment seems to be an early success

According to a recent report, Nintendo's Miitomo, the company's first foray into the mobile app market, is off to a pretty good start.
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Google Shop marks company’s first serious steps into the world of physical retail

Google launched Google Shop, the company's first serious foray into the world of physical retail that will live inside of Best Buy locations.
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Ready for some modular goodness? Here’s how to pre-order the LG G5

After months of rumors and speculation, LG finally unveiled the G5. Now that the cat's out of the bag, here's how to pick one up for yourself.
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Want in on the impending iPhone 6S and 6S Plus pre-order madness? Here’s how to join

So, you already know what to expect when it comes to iPhone 6S and 6S Plus pricing. Now, we'll show you how you can pre-order Apple's latest and greatest.
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T-Mobile and MetroPCS celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a slew of deals and devices

To celebrate Memorial Day weekend, T-Mobile and MetroPCS will both offer promotions, such as deals for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
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Alcatel OneTouch aims for the low-end with the $150 Alcatel OneTouch Pop Astro on T-Mobile

T-Mobile introduced the Alcatel OneTouch Pop Astro, a 4G LTE-enabled smartphone that will only cost you $150.
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Verizon’s Unlimited Together connects you to certain countries for $15 a month

Verizon unveiled Unlimited Together World, which lets you place unlimited calls to a certain number of countries for $15 per month.
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Bad news for the hardcore fans: BlackBerry will not make any more Classics

In a recent statement, BlackBerry confirmed it will cease production of the Classic.
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Uber hits the gas, gives its 2 billionth ride just 6 months after reaching 1 billion

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick took to Facebook to announce that his ridesharing service recently reached 2 billion rides.
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Verizon says goodbye to two-year contracts, and bumps its upgrade fee to $30

Verizon confirmed it will increase its upgrade fee and eliminate two-year contracts for new and existing customers.
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Blackberry settles all lawsuits with Blu, reaches a patent licensing deal

Blackberry and Blu Products got into a nasty legal spat last year, but the two companies agreed to bury the hatchet.
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Iraq blocks access to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google

The Iraqi has blocked access to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google in an effort to deter the advancing ISIS' ability to organize and mobilize.

Google swings its banhammer at hundreds of profit-seeking Pixel resellers

Back in November, Google suspended over 200 accounts linked to reselling Pixel phones. Now, some of those devices are being blacklisted.
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LG X Power 2: Everything you need to know

LG's X Power 2, the successor to 2016's X Power, will be released in May, and we've got all the details about the phone.
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Oppo’s Mirror 5 sports a fancy reflective back cover and a special camera

Just a few months after the Mirror 3's launch, Oppo announced the Mirror 5, its successor that differentiates itself with a diamond pattern on the back.
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Samsung's rugged Galaxy Xcover 4 comes with Android Nougat for less than $300

Samsung announced the Galaxy Xcover 4, the latest in the company's line of rugged and relatively inexpensive smartphones.
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If a bezel-less future is what you want, let Ulefone’s F1 be your guiding light

Chinese manufacturer Ulefone unveiled the F1, the company's latest smartphone that bears a striking resemblance to Xiaomi's Mi Mix.
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With 4,000mAh battery, Energizer Energy E550LTE should keep going and going

Battery maker Energizer re-entered the smartphone world with its Energy E550LTE, which might live up to its name with its 4,000mAh battery.
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Archos’ 101 Saphir can withstand dust and drops, and your wallet probably won’t cry

With Mobile World Congress right around the corner, Archos unveiled the 101 Saphir, the latest in the company's line of tablets.
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U.S. Cellular set to announce 'unlimited' data plan for $60 a month

U.S. Cellular is set to announce Total Plans, a revamp of its current single line plans that will include an "unlimited" data plan.
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LeEco update marks the debut of an app drawer for two of its smartphones

LeEco announced a software update for its Le Pro 3 and Le S3 phones that updates its Android overlay with an app drawer.
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Can police compel a building full of people to apply their fingerprints to unlock phones?

An Illinois federal court denied a warrant application that would compel people at a location to unlock phones with their fingerprints.
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Kobo enters the ebook buffet arena with Kobo Plus, but there’s a catch

Kobo announced Kobo Plus, the company's ebook subscription service that looks to take on the likes of Amazon's Kindle Unlimited and Scribd.
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2016’s funky Windows 10 Mobile phone has evolved into 2017’s funky $440 Android phone

Japanese manufacturer NuAns announced the Neo Reloaded, a slightly improved version of 2016's Neo that eschews Windows 10 Mobile for Android.
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App Store change boosted paid apps, pushed down those with in-app purchases

It was for an instant, but an algorithm change in the App Store emphasized paid apps over apps that make bank with in-app purchases.
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BlackBerry hits rock bottom in phone market

BlackBerry ended 2016 on a low note as the Canadian company captured 0.0 percent of the smartphone market.
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Taxi, taxi! Uber deemed a taxi service in Australia, drivers ordered to pay tax

The Australian federal court deemed Uber a taxi service, which means its drivers must pay the goods and services tax.
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South Korea’s antitrust watchdog concerned Google meddled with Samsung’s Tizen

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission confirmed it launched an investigation into whether Google meddled with Samsung's Tizen development.
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Riders paying in cash have caused Uber drivers in Brazil more harm than good

Uber drivers in Brazil have faced an increasing number of assaults since the ridesharing service allowed riders to pay in cash.
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T-Mobile undercuts Verizon’s unlimited plan, throws in HD video for good measure

T-Mobile responded to Verizon's unlimited data plan by lowering its One plan's price tag and throwing in HD video for good measure.
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Win over your loved one this Valentine’s Day with HTC’s phone discounts

HTC unveiled its Seven Days of Sappiness, the company's latest promotion that nets you discounts on select HTC smartphones.
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Android-based Gameband smartwatch lives a second life as a gaming machine

For those looking to game on their wrists, FMTwo Game Inc. launched the Gameband, the company's gaming-centric smartwatch.
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Huawei might soon offer an ultra-affordable Android smartphone

Recent benchmarks and FCC listings unveiled an unannounced Huawei smartphone that looks to be an ultra-affordable option.