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With Lisnr, Ticketmaster could soon use audio data as your ticket to a concert

Lisnr's new "smart tones" technology purports to transmit data between devices, which could mean the end to long queues and impatient fans.
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Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals on sale in the iOS App Store.
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Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals on sale in the iOS App Store.
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You don’t need to buy a new smartwatch — just get the Smart Buckle

Why buy a new smartwatch when you can just turn your old watch smart? Do it with the Smart Buckle from Gooseberry.
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Japan reveals its plans to send a manned mission to the moon

According to a new report from CNN, Japan is looking to put a man on the moon by 2030, perhaps putting the nation in competition with China
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Square Cash debuts a prepaid card that draws funds from your Square account

Staying relevant means staying competitive, and for Square, that means rolling out physical Square Cash Cards.
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Weekly rewind: A new breed of megayacht, the best iPhone photos, AI salvation

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top 10 tech stories.
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Kraftwerk served as the inspiration for this new custom bike from Canyon

If you thought there was no overlap between cycling and German electronica, think again. The new bike from Canyon is inspired by Kraftwerk.
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Snowboard even in the middle of summer with this Progression AirBag

A giant airbag from Progression AirBags wants to help boarders learn and perfect their tricks even when snow is scarce in a safer way.
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Catch a wave in the middle of New Hampshire thanks to Akua Beach

There's a new attraction at the Whale’s Tale Waterpark in the White Mountains of the Granite State, and it's called Akua Beach.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.
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These bed sheets offer that rare instance when coffee puts you to sleep

Giving a whole new meaning to having coffee at bedtime is a new set of sheets -- meet Ettitude, the folks behind the bedding made of coffee
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Stayawhile is like a long-term Airbnb for 21st-century nomads

Stayawhile is a company that's meant to provide "medium-term housing" to those denizens of the 21st century who just can't settle down.
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The Talking Laundry module is a smart home device for the visually impaired

While smart appliances sometimes seem a bit superfluous, the Talking Laundry module is actually helpful for the visually impaired.
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Airbnb is reportedly working on ‘Airbnb Lux,’ a high-end tier of homes

Airbnb is in the process of launching a new Airbnb Lux service specifically for mansions, penthouses, and other abodes of the truly affluent.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.
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ChargePoint has taken over all of GE’s 10,000 charging stations

On Tuesday, ChargePoint announced that it had taken over management of GE's EV charging network, adding 10,000 stations to its network.
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How can you tell how affluent an area is? Penny does it from space

Penny is a machine learning-powered mapping tool that combines income data and satellite imagery to estimate a neighborhood's average income
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The Guardian apologizes for flawed reporting on WhatsApp encryption

The Guardian has apologized for a January report warning of the dangers of a security backdoor in the WhatsApp messaging service.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.
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How’s this for a milestone? Facebook hits 2 billion monthly users

Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that the Facebook community is now 2 billion people strong
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If you're looking for a job, consider becoming a Siri Event Maven

In the job market? Here's an option -- on Monday, Apple posted a new job description for a role called the Siri Event Maven.
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Uber is trying to win you back by letting you request rides for loved ones

A new Uber feature may help elicit warm feelings -- it's a way for you to request a ride, not for yourself, but rather for a loved one. 
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You can now find prospective matches based on videos thanks to Hinge’s latest feature

Get ready, love seekers who use Hinge. You're going to need to not only find your most flattering photos, but your best moving photos, too.
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Google video-sharing app Uptime now available to all users on iOS

Uptime, the video-sharing app from Google, is now available to all users on iOS and has been updated to include a few new features.
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Evoke the magic of Harry Potter with ‘Cauldron Magical’ Kickstarter campaign

Meet the Cauldron Magical Pub & Inn, a new crowdfunding project hoping to bring the magic of Harry Potter to life via technology.
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AR Measure turns your phone into an AR-powered measuring tape

If you're looking for a way to introduce some augmented reality into your life in a really useful way -- meet AR Measure.
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WhatsApp is becoming an increasingly popular news source

According to new data from Digital News Report, WhatsApp is becoming an increasingly popular source of news
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.
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U.K. Parliament members lose email access after a wide-reaching hack

The latest victim of a cyberattack is Parliament. A hack resulted in authorities disabling the governing body's communications
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Get your new pair of Nike sneakers using augmented reality in the SNKRS app

Nike has partnered with the SNKRS app to reimagine the sneaker drop, and it all depends on augmented reality technology. 
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Artificial intelligence genius Andrew Ng has another AI project in the works

Andrew Ng, one of the "foremost thinkers on the topic of artificial intelligence," is back at it with another AI project: deeplearning.ai.
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Chicago’s new Apple Store will have a giant Macbook on its roof

The new Apple Store currently being constructed on the Chicago River is topped not with a cherry, but with a Macbook. 
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Uber is having trouble holding onto its drivers, according to recent data

According to new data, Uber's new driver retention rates have seen a precipitous decline in the U.S. from January to May.