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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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Augmented reality could be the next big thing (like the smartphone), says Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook likened the emerging technology of AR to the very established and ubiquitous technology of the smartphone.
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An old drug for a deadly disease just got a new price tag — $89,000

Last year, the price hike of the EpiPen was the source of much consternation. This year, the debate may be over drug deflazacort.
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Google Assistant might be coming to your non-Pixel device sooner rather than later

It would appear that the AI tool is beginning to make its way onto non-Pixel hardware. An alpha versionhas appeared with the v 6.13 update
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Your weather forecast might be getting a whole lot more accurate with TAMDAR Edge

TAMDAR Edge "will relay atmospheric conditions as they are unfolding and provide data to improve weather forecasts and models."
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Could Jupiter’s moon Europa be the next place for humanity to call home?

Landing on our own moon is so 1969. Now, scientists are looking for new moons to explore. And in the running is Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
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You can now explore seven countries in Africa thanks to Google Street View

Google has added some of the highlights from the majestic continent of Africa to its Google Street View knowledge base
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Get Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Mixpanel information directly through Slack with Statsbot

Slack isn't just for shooting the breeze -- thanks to a new bot, you can also analyze data in your favorite chatroom.
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FedEx takes on Amazon with the new FedEx Fulfillment program

FedEx Fulfillment is a new network for small and medium-sized businesses that will allow them to store their goods at FedEx warehouses
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Charge your phone and so much more with this cool little pen

The ChargeWrite has a built-in external 16GB flash memory drive, powerbank charger, stylus, screen cleaner, powerbank, & flash memory drive.
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Bye-bye bifocals: These smart specs use liquid lenses to focus at any distance

Bye-bye bifocals. A new pair of smart glasses from the University of Utah may have just eliminated the need for spectacles.
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Episode app has a story of its own to tell about the future of dating

The app Episode has a story of its own to tell about the future of dating, from the perspective of Generation Z.
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In addition to Mercedes, Google, and Tesla, Subaru can now test autonomous tech in California

On Friday, the California DMV added Subaru to the ever growing list of companies that have clearance to test autonomous driving technology.
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Starbucks partners with WeChat in China to expand its presence through mobile gifting

Starbucks has established a Valentine's Day partnership with Tencent, the company behind the popular messaging app WeChat.
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Staying the course — Jack Dorsey to remain at the helm of both Twitter and Square

Jack Dorsey is at the helm of both Twitter and Square. And despite the many challenges, that's how things are going to stay.
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When the temperature goes down, the swipes go up, Tinder data shows

When the warmth's away, the daters will play. That appears to be what Tinder's data suggests when it comes to cold weather and dating habits.
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Ford invests in the future of autonomous vehicles by partnering with AI company

Ford announced a $1 billion investment over the course of the next five years in artificial intelligence company Argo AI.
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Looking for a change this year? Try one out on your hair with Madison Reed

Madison Reed, branded as a "prestige hair color brand," is on the up and up -- you can take its 12-question quiz to learn more.
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Weekly Rewind: Vertical forests, vaping safety, and vending machines for cars

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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To prep for its Model 3 production, Tesla will briefly shut down its factory

Tesla will shut down production at its California assembly plant at some point to prep for the highly anticipated Model 3 sedan.
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Security first: WhatsApp begins rolling out two-step verification for its users

WhatsApp announced the implementation of two-step verification in order to improve security for its more than 1 billion monthly users.
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Family of five? Sprint offers unlimited talk, text, and data for $90 a month

Sprint is gaining on its big three competitors, and now, it's looking to make up even more ground with a deal involving unlimited data.
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Get free pizza this Valentine's Day thanks to T-Mobile and Papa John's

Beginning February 14, T-Mobile will give you a free pizza from Papa John's for each of the next four Tuesdays.
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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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Juice is more of a luxury item than ever thanks to the new juicers from Hurom

The newest juicers from Hurom are designed with Giugiaro Design, the same firm behind concept cars for Ferrari.
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Clogged arteries and compromised credit cards could come from eating at Arby's

Arby's has "recently remediated a breach involving malicious software installed on payment card systems at hundreds of its locations."
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Not happy with your Wi-Fi speeds in New York? Neither is the attorney general

New York's attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing Spectrum of under-delivering in terms of internet speeds for its customers.
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Could a mobile app help prevent unwanted pregnancies? Natural Cycles says yes

Mobile apps could be replacing medicine. On Thursday, Natural Cycles became the first app approved for contraception in Europe.

Apple could be working on ‘exceedingly flexible’ phone screen, patent suggests

It looks as though Apple is looking to build a mobile device "with an exceedingly flexible display," according to a recent patent.
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Culture vultures can now swoop in and download 375,000 Met Museum images

The Met Museum has now made its veritable treasure trove of stunning imagery available to the public for free.
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Lightweight YouTube Go app, planned for release last year, is now available

YouTube Go weighs in at less than 10MB, and comes with the option of sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct protocol.
Someone holding an Apple iPhone SE while looking at the apps on the home screen.

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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Want mood music that matches the weather? Try Climatune from Spotify

Meet Climatune, a new project that understands just how much your mood and your music tastes are affected by the weather.
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Go on the ride of your life with Six Flags' mixed reality roller coaster

On Wednesday, Six Flags and Samsung announced a collaboration on a brand new thriller -- a mixed reality roller coaster.