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The NHTSA is using Twitter to personally call out people who text and drive

The NHTSA has taken to a new method of calling out people who think it's OK to text and drive: publicly shaming one Twitter user at a time.
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Deal alert! The Alcatel POP 7 LTE has Android 6.0 and costs only $130

Alcatel has launched a new tablet to T-Mobile, which has LTE connectivity and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. You can get it for $130 from T-Mobile.
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Parker's relaunched Airtime app now helps you to virtually gather with your friends

An app called Airtime has just been relaunched as a way to share photos and videos with your group of friends whenever you want.
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No, your Apple ID is not expiring! Watch out for any texts that claim otherwise

A new phishing scam has been making the rounds in the U.K. It asks iPhone users to follow a link and hand over their Apple ID username and password.
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Paying your bills is as easy as taking a photo with Plastiq

A new app called Plastiq allows you to pay your bills simply by taking a photo of the bill.
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Who needs a camera roll? You can now take photos and videos within Flipagram

Flipagram has launched an update to its app that allows you to take photos and videos straight from the app -- no more browsing through the camera roll!
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Facebook is tweaking the News Feed to show articles you’ll actually read

Facebook has announced yet another tweak to the News Feed, now factoring in time spent reading articles. Ideally, this will help cut down on clickbait.
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Acer’s Xplova S5 biking computer records video when your heart starts racing

Acer announced an update to the Xplova biking computer, this version being called the Xplova S5 and featuring a built-in camera.
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Acer’s Liquid Zest Plus phablet has one of the biggest batteries we’ve ever seen

Acer has taken the wraps off of a new smartphone, the Liquid Zest Plus. The device features a 5.5-inch display, and one of the largest batteries we've seen.
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Microsoft Translator for Android can now translate text in a photo

Traveling and need to translate a sign? With Microsoft Translator for Android, you can now simply snap a photo of the sign, and let the app do the rest!
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What’s on TV tonight? Google’s bringing live TV listings straight to Search

Looking for something to watch? Instead of turning on the TV to find something, you'll soon be able to see live TV listings straight from Google Search.
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Is this the droid you’re looking for? Browse BotPages’ directory to find your bot

Looking for a bot to give you the scores for the latest match? Or a bot for weather info? BotPages' directory gives you access to 5,000 bots.
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Put a strap on it: Samsung’s new Gear S2 adapter lets you attach any 22mm strap

Wish you could quickly an easily change out the strap on your Samsung Gear S2? Samsung created an adapter that brings any 20mm strap to your Gear S2.
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You can finally make group calls with Facebook Messenger

Facebook has launched an update to Messenger for both iOS and Android, finally allowing users to make group calls through the app.
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Google Inbox simplifies event planning by grouping related emails

Google has updated Inbox with a number of great new features, including the ability to save links in your email list. Not more emailing links to yourself!
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UberEats Instant Delivery nixed in NYC only a month after standalone app launch

Only one month after launching a standalone UberEats app in New York City, Uber has shut down the Instant Delivery option in that app to "narrow its focus."
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Want to hone your app-building skills? Check out Apple’s revamped developer site

Apple has completely revamped its App Store developer website, offering developers tools and guides on how to build and promote great apps.
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Now you can replace your face with a giant cat emoji in Snapchat videos

Snapchat has updated its Android and iOS apps to allow you to move emojis around within your videos, hopefully helping users get a little more creative.
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Pinterest just dropped a revamped iOS app that will load 3× faster than before

Pinterest has completely revamped its iOS app. The new app not only shows off a new design, but it will launch three times faster than the previous app.
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Apple's compact telephoto lens patent hints at a dual-lens future for the iPhone

Apple has been granted a patent for a super-compact telephoto lens, which could make its way into the next version of the iPhone in a dual-lens setup.
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WeChat Enterprise could be the app to take down Slack

Slack isn't the only office chat app around. WeChat has finally launched it's own take on the service, called WeChat Enterprise.
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Verizon customers: Try out Android Pay and get 2GB of free data

Ever used Android Pay? No? Well, if you're a Verizon customer who uses it for the first time, you'll get 2GB of free data for two months.
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What happens in Zoe stays in Zoe — the privacy-oriented smart home hub

The smart home is taking off, but many still have a few big concerns - like that they send your data to the cloud. Zoe, however, keeps things offline.
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Deal alert! Get the Google Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X for $50 off right now

Google has put both the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P on sale, both get a discount of $50. If you've been waiting to buy a new phone, now might be the time.
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Facebook wants to make the News Feed your go-to source for news

Facebook is testing a major change to the News Feed that could see the social media app becoming a lot more news-focused.
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If you call Sweden’s phone number, you might get to chat with the Prime Minister himself

Got any burning questions about what it's like to live in Sweden? A new phone number has been set up that you can call it to talk to a random Swede.
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Microsoft's Word Flow iOS keyboard could be the keyboard to beat

Microsoft has teased its beautiful new keyboard for iOS, also opening a sign-up page for those wanting to be beta testers.
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Want to save the planet? Download some of Apple's 'Apps for Earth'

From April 14 to 24, you could help the planet simply by buying one of the apps that are part of Apple's 'Apps For Earth' initiative.
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Replace your boring old case with a customized Nexus ‘Live Case’ from Google

You can now create your own case for your Nexus phone with Google's 'Live Cases.' You can upload a photo or a map, and even set a matching background.
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This robot makes sure no drop is wasted when you water your lawn

There are two things wrong with watering your grass with a hose - it takes time and it takes water. Growver, however, is here to fix both of those things.
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Move It wants to replace trips to the gym with a sensor-filled workout

Have trouble getting yourself to the gym? You may not need to anymore - Move It is a connected device that brings the gym to you.
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Facebook’s mad scientists are cooking up facial recognition for videos

Artificial intelligence has improved in leaps and bounds over the past few years, and now Facebook is working on applying it to facial recognition in video.
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Facebook thinks its new antennas could help bring Internet to the masses

Facebook's next method of connecting the world is through massive antennas that could beam connectivity for miles around, even to rural areas beyond cities.
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Keys are so 2015, but Kwikset’s keyless smart lock could be the wave of the future

If you tend to lose your keys, you might be better off with a keyless lock. Try Kwikset's newest offering, which relies on a touchpad instead of a key.