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Watch any Youtube video in VR mode with Google’s new iOS update

Android users have had access to VR mode on YouTube for a while now, but iOS users have been left out -- until now, that is.
Mobile News
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Facebook’s Here and Now VR film puts you in New York’s Grand Central Station

Explore Grand Central Station in 'Here and Now,' Facebook's first VR film shot with its recently announced Surround 360 camera rig.
Computing News
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eyeSight wants to bring gesture control to smartphone-based VR

Smartphone-based virtual reality is a little lacking in the control department. eyeSight, however, hopes to change that with its gesture-control tech.
Mobile News
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Google’s Android Experiments winners include a game based entirely in notifications

Google has announced the winners for this year's Android Experiments competition, which include an Android phone-based robot.
Mobile News
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Owners of 9.7-inch iPad Pro plagued by error after installing iOS 9.3.2

If you're a 9.7-inch iPad Pro owner, you may want to hold off on installing iOS 9.3.2 until Apple releases an updated version of it.
Mobile News
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Samsung wants to turn your hand into a secondary smartwatch display

If Samsung's latest patent is anything to go by, your next smartwatch could have a built-in projector that turns your hand into a second display.
Wearables News
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Giftagram takes the hassle out of buying gifts — but keeps a personal touch

With our busy lives it can sometimes get a little difficult to find the time to buy gifts. Giftagram keeps gift-buying easy but retains that personal touch.
Mobile News
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Following failure, Apple finds success bringing iPads into the classroom

Apple isn't letting a few failures in the classroom stop it from trying. The company's latest efforts to bring the iPad into the school seems to be working.
Mobile News
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CBS orders five new series, including MacGyver reboot and Training Day adaptation

CBS has ordered a hefty five new shows to series, including a prequel to the popular late 80s show MacGyver, and a sequel to Training Day.
Entertainment News
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Three years behind iOS, Windows 10 Mobile is finally getting fingerprint scanning

Microsoft is late to the fingerprint scanning party, but better late than never. This summer, Windows 10 Mobile will support fingerprint scanning.
Mobile News
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Runkeeper is the latest mobile app to run afoul of privacy advocates

According to a recent investigation, Runkeeper is tracking users, even when the app isn't being used, and selling that data to advertisers.
Mobile News
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Everything you need to know about the Facebook Trending Topics bias controversy

Facebook is in hot water over recent reports suggesting that it shows bias in the Trending Topics feed. Here's everything you need to know about the issue.
Social Media Guides
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Google open-sources Parsey McParseface, its tool for understanding English

Understanding language is a big part of how computers communicate with humans. Google understands this, and has open-sourced SyntaxNet, its sentence parser.
Computing News
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Leaked documents show editors, not algorithms, decide Facebook’s Trending Topics

According to leaked documents obtained by The Guardian, Facebook lets editors, not algorithms, decide which topics should appear on Trending Topics.
Social Media News
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This Apple patent could lead to a much smarter smart home

Apple's current smart home products are largely based on HomeKit, but if this patent is anything to go by the company is looking into ways to expand.
Smart Home News
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The FTC may once again go after Google for abusing search dominance

A recent report suggests that the FTC may be looking to reopen an antitrust case into Google Search, after having closed a similar case back in 2013.
Web News
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Google Photos will now suggest photos you might want to add to a shared album

Google has finally added a feature that competing services have had for a while -- the ability to comment on shared albums and photos.
Photography News
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Look out, Amazon! Nest open-sources OpenThread to snag more IoT partners

It seems as though Nest is hoping to build a Nest-led smart home ecosystem -- the company has just open-sourced its Thread framework.
Smart Home News
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The Google Cardboard VR viewer is now available outside of the US

Those outside the U.S. can finally experience VR at a low price. Google has started selling Cardboard in the U.K., France, Germany, and Canada.
Computing News
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Facebook had to dumb down Moments for Europe and Canada — here’s why

Facebook has launched Moments in Europe and Canada, but there's something missing from the app -- it's a bit dumber. Why? Privacy laws, of course.
Social Media News
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Study: Vast majority of consumers consider their photography skills to be excellent

Turns out that shots of food and pets are the biggest trends in consumer photography. And most people rate their photography skills as "excellent."
Photography News
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Multiply your street cred with the gold-hue TI 84 Plus CE graphing calculator

Hoping to make some heads turn in math class next school year? This gold-hued, iPhone-matching TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator is for you!
Computing News
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Rest easy: The Pebble Time will wake you at the best point in your sleep cycle

Pebble Time users are set for a pretty hefty update, which comes with a smart alarm, waking you up when is best for your sleeping schedule.
Wearables News
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Souvenyr analyzes your thousands of photos to track down the best shots

With all the cameras we have access to, it can be easy to take thousands of photos at a time. Souvenyr can go through those photos and pick the best.
Photography News
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Get amped! The Ampple protective case triples your iPad’s volume

If you take your iPad out a lot and struggle to get a decent volume, Ampple may be for you. Ampple is a case for your iPad that has built-in speakers.
Mobile News
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Opera now has a completely free VPN app for iOS

It seems as though Opera is trying to be much more privacy aware -- the company now offers a completely free VPN (virtual private network) iOS app.
Mobile News
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Google is testing this significant change to how it presents its search results

Google's iconic search results page may soon get a pretty significant facelift -- the company is testing using black links instead of the well-loved blue.
Web News
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New wireless charging tech may enhance your next phone, thanks to FCC approval

Truly wireless charging could be on its way thanks to the FCC's recent approval of an early version of Energous' wireless charging tech.
Emerging Tech News
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Deal alert! Get two LG G5’s for the price of one thanks to Verizon

The LG G5 is one of the most interesting Android releases of the year, and if you're planning on getting one for yourself, now might be the time.
Mobile News

Lenovo Moto G 2016 news and rumors

The 2016 Moto G has yet to be released, but already we're super excited about what it has to offer. Here's all the info you need about the latest Moto G.
Mobile News
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iOS 10 could finally come with a ‘Home’ app for all your HomeKit needs

Recent reports suggest that iOS may finally be getting a comprehensive HomeKit app to bring together everything on Apple's smart home platform.
Smart Home News
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There’s no need for 3D glasses with the HoloFlex holographic smartphone

Researchers have come up with a smartphone that has both a flexible and a holographic display, showing 3D images without the need for 3D glasses.
Mobile News
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Dis-Connect: Apple is getting rid of the Apple Music Connect tab in iOS 10

Apple Music is set to get some pretty big changes in iOS 10. One of the biggest? Apple is reportedly set to demote 'Connect.'
Music News
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Forget one screen — two screens could be the future of the smartwatch

Controlling a tiny smartwatch display can be a little frustrating -- but what if you had two tiny smartwatch displays?
Wearables News
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