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Ultra Mobile rolls out new plans that offer more data than ever before

On Monday, Ultra Mobile announced the launch of two new high data plans, which gives users 10GB or 20GB of data every month
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This is what it looks like when the Apple Store’s architects build a house

Located in a suburb of Silicon Valley BCJ-designed home is a 21st century interpretation of a ranch house.
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New window screen treatments could capture 90 percent of air pollutants

By creating screens with pollutant-filtering nanofibers, residents of smoggy cities may be able to find respite from their urban environments
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Machine learning algorithms surpass doctors at predicting heart attacks

Scientists have managed to develop an algorithm that outperforms medical doctors when it comes to predicting heart attacks.
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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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Dishonorable discharge for e-cigs — U.S. Navy bans the devices aboard vessels

E-cigarettes have been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Sorry sailors, but you'll no longer be able to bring them onboard.
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UberRush will soon be no more, as service cannabalized business

On May 8, Quartz reports, Uber plans to more or less shut down UberRush, or at the very least, reposition the service.
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For $75,000, you can get the world’s first broadcast-quality 6K VR drone

This isn't your average drone. Meet the Flying Eye from 360 Designs, heralded as the world's first broadcast quality 6K VR drone.
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Keep your home safe from bad actors thanks to Airbnb's new security measures

And as cyberattacks and hacks become more common, Airbnb is stepping up its game to ensure that your home is protected.
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Want a modern pool for your modern home? You may want to check out Modpool

Meet Modpools, the Canadian company making patent-pending pools that utilize the "structural rigidity of a modified shipping container."
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Give your old jeans new life with Mosevic denim sunglasses

Mosevic has launched a collection of solid denim eyewear that isn't just fashion forward, but friendly to the environment as well.
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The HTC One X10 has arrived in Russia, and will sell for $355

We can finally put all those rumors to rest -- the HTC One X10 is no longer just the stuff of speculation. It's there, really, in Russia.
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Uber gets to stay in Italy a bit longer, court rules

Last Friday, a court in the European country decided to officially ban the ride-hailing app. But now, a higher court has granted an appeal.
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Moschino has released a capsule collection inspired by Candy Crush in time for Coachella

That's right, Moschino, the Italian luxury fashion house, has created a capsule collection inspired by Candy Crush
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The Komodo dragon could save your life with its bacteria-fighting plasma

As it turns out, the blood of the world's largest lizard -- the Komodo dragon -- could be crucial to helping humans fight infection.
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Portable power station The River can hold its 500-watt charge for a year

The River is a portable power station that promises smart, clean, mobile power for up to a year. It's available on Indiegogo.
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A blind entrepreneur is going to run a 5K with the help of the Sunu Band

Thanks to a new device from his company Sunu, Inc., Fernando Albertorio will be able to run a race just like anyone else.
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Weekly Rewind: Samsung problems, Charlize Theron, ‘PIN’ cracking, and more

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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Could your fridge and AC become cheaper to buy but more costly to run?

Your home appliances may be getting more intelligent, but they could become less efficient. That is, if the appliance industry has its way.
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Duo smart mirror has ambitious plans for AI, its own app store, and more

The Duo is an AI-enabled, 27-inch smart mirror that is said to come with built-in apps, its own app store, facial recognition, and more.
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Amazon plays nice with third-party devs, which could mean more Alexa than ever

If there's one thing Amazon's Alexa is really good at, it's listening. And now, Amazon wants to make that skill available to others, too.
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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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Own an Aga oven? Hackers can turn it on and off, security experts say

If you own an Aga oven, a smart appliance that can be controlled by a smartphone app, your oven could get hacked.
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20 actions were just added to Google Home, including Rotten Tomatoes and WikiHow

Google Home isn't slowing down in its mission to catch up to Amazon Echo, and it made significant progress this last week.
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Slack designs new message menus to help you communicate more efficiently

Slack has always been all about leveraging communication to boost productivity, and now, it has released message menus to help.

New Google app Aero combines functions of Uber Eats and TaskRabbit

A new Google app ought to make its users lives a lot easier. It's called Areo, and it's a new platform for all things on-demand.
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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.
how to delete apps on an iPhone

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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Catch some rays while Honda's Miimo robotic lawn mower does your chores for you

Meet Miimo, a robotic mower that promises to be "convenient, intelligent, and automated" to provide you with the "ultimate in lawn mowing."
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Guess which phone American teens are asking their parents to buy for them

As per new data from Piper Jaffray gathered as part of its recent U.S. teen survey, 76 percent of youngsters in America own an iPhone.
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We don’t pay women less, Google fires back in response to Department of Labor findings

Google is displeased with a new report from the U.S. Department of Labor claiming the company displays "systemic compensation disparities."
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Chainless is a new kind of bike that your shoelaces will just love

Your eyes aren't deceiving you. This is indeed a chainless bicycle known as Chainless, powered instead by tungsten gears and RTS technology.
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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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By digitizing art collection, Absolut Art hopes to make art more accessible

Meet Absolut Art, the new digital platform looking to democratize international art at a time when access to global perspectives is key.