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Google’s latest diversity report shows very slow progress

Google has released its latest diversity report, showing slow progress, but progress nonetheless.
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RIP Paper: Facebook shreds its experimental, redesigned app for iOS

Facebook is shutting down Paper, its experimental attempt at a redesign of the Facebook app, that emphasized news-reading and design.
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Watch the Rio Olympic games in stunning VR, but only if you have the right headset

This year, you can experience the Olympics a little differently than you have in the past -- in virtual reality. NBC will be streaming some events in VR.

Google Maps for Android finally lets you set multiple destinations

Google Maps for desktop has long let you set multiple destinations for your trip, however that feature is now finally rolling out to Android.
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Hidrate Spark review

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Snowfox Trackerphone aims to give kids independence, parents peace of mind

An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a phone/tracker that's touted as being the device that will safely give your kids their independence.
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Pillo is a ‘home health robot’ that seems too good to be true

Pillo is probably the coolest pill dispenser you've ever seen. A campaign has been started for the 'home health robot,' however it seems a little too good.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 vs S7 Active: How does the S7's rugged sibling stack up?

Samsung has released the Galaxy S7 in a variety of models, including the Galaxy S7 and S7 Active, a more rugged and durable smartphone. But which is better?
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Access your account with the snap of a photo thanks to LogMeOnce’s PhotoLogin

Securely logging in to an account shouldn't be hard. LogMeOnce has introduced PhotoLogin, which can help you access your account by taking a photo.
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Sundar Pichai was just hacked by the same group that hacked Mark Zuckerberg

Looks like no one is immune to being hacked -- not even Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who was hacked by the group who previously hacked Mark Zuckerberg.
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Google Earth just got a whole lot sharper thanks to the Landsat 8 satellite

Google has updated Google Earth with sharper and brighter images from the Landsat 8 satellite. The new images will also show in the satellite view of Maps.
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Google ups its classroom cred with Cast for Education and Quizzes

Google has launched a slew of new tools for education and teachers, including quizzes in Google Forms.
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Hands on: Epson BT-300

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OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus X: Is the OnePlus 3 worth the extra dough?

The OnePlus 3 is surely capable, but how does it stack up against the OnePlus X? Check out our spec comparison for a look at the specs powering both phones.
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Lenovo Moto Z vs. Moto X Pure: Does Lenovo’s new flagship stand up to last year’s champ?

Lenovo has finally unveiled the Moto Z, one of the most anticipated Android phones of the year. But how does it compare to the Moto X Pure?
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Google makes it easier, quicker to get articles in Newsstand on Android, iOS

Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages are now available on Play Newsstand, allowing users to quickly and easily access articles without having to download.
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Google is building a live support app with screen casting for Nexus phones

Are you a first-time Nexus smartphone owner? Google is developing a live support app that uses screen casting to help Google experts show users what to do.
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RIP Thunderbolt Display: Apple discontinues its only monitor

Apple has discontinued its Thunderbolt Display, the only monitor that it currently offers. Rumors suggest that the company may replace it with a 5K display.
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Want to build an Android app? Google and Udacity launch Android Basics Nanodegree

If you think you could have the next big Android app idea, perhaps you should learn the basics of coding with this nanodegree from Google and Udacity.
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The next Apple Pencil could have touch controls, according to this patent

Looks like the Apple Pencil is set to evolve! Apple has filed a patent for an Apple Pencil with sensors along the shaft.
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Bye-bye Google? Huawei said to be working on a totally new mobile operating system

Huawei may have recently made a Nexus phone, but it seems like the company may be looking to edge away from needing Google and working on its own mobile OS.
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The FCC is trying to figure out how much trouble unwanted radio waves really cause

Radio waves are everywhere, and many serve no real purpose. The FCC is trying to determine how much the level of radio noise has changed over the years.
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OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2: Can the new phone kill the flagship killer?

OnePlus has finally unveiled its latest flagship, the OnePlus 3, but how does it stack up against the OnePlus 2? Check out our spec comparison to find out.
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More than a year behind Apple, Microsoft finally joins the mobile payments club

Only a year and a half behind Apple, Microsoft has finally announced a mobile payment platform through an update to its Wallet app.
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Samsung is investing $1.2 billion in the internet of things

Samsung's no stranger to the internet of things, but it looks like the company wants to kick things up a notch -- or $1.2 billion worth of notches.
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Refugee rescue app pulled from App Store for offering false information

An app called I Sea has been pulled from the App Store after it was revealed that the app doesn't offer real-time information like it claims to do.
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Donald Trump says ‘no thanks’ to using a smartphone and email

While we previously thought that Donald Trump might use both a Samsung and iPhone, new reports suggest he may not use a smartphone at all.
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The FCC is finally moving forward on 5G

The FCC has laid out its plans for defining 5G radio spectrums, essentially kicking off the development of 5G in the U.S.
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Top 5 cases for your Microsoft Surface Pro 3

The Surface Pro 3 is a great device, but it's not cheap. Check out some of our favorite cases for the Microsoft 2-in-1, so you can add protection and style.
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In the market for a Pebble? Here’s a guide to choosing the right one

Looking for a new smartwatch, or perhaps you're in the market for a fitness tracker? Pebble's latest devices offer something for everyone.
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Google is paying up to 50 percent more to hackers who find Android bugs

Google has made hundreds of thousands of dollars to hackers who find bugs in Android, but the company has announced that it will now be offering more.
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Modular phones at war: Lenovo Moto Z vs LG G5

Lenovo has finally taken the wraps off the long-awaited Moto Z phone, but how does it stack up against the only other modular phone around, the LG G5?
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Apple is mandating HTTPS connections for iOS apps by 2017

Apple has announced that by January 1, 2017 it will be mandatory for iOS apps to use Apple's ATS encryption, ensuring that users are as secure as possible.
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Apple's future smartphone might have a display on the front and back

Apple has filed for a new patent that could signal the company one day building an iPhone with a display that wraps the whole way around the device.