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Dyson is reportedly working on a robotic vacuum cleaner

Dyson has been up to something. It’s not entirely clear what, exactly, but the web is currently abuzz with speculation that the company might be on the cusp of releasing...

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Heat Seek NYC wants to help you fight scumbag landlords

Ugh. Landlords from hell. They leave doors damaged and plumbing to rot, don't care that killer molds are growing behind the walls, and in NYC, they couldn't care less if...

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This cruise ship comes equipped with robot bartenders

The use of robots in our daily lives isn’t exactly new, and while we have heard of robot bartenders, it seems that Royal Caribbean cruise company is expected to deploy...

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Comcast is preparing to launch its new video service just for college kids

Following an extensive trial period, Comcast said it has moved forward on the commercial launch of “Xfinity On Campus,” a multiscreen, IP-based video service that is tailored for college students...

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Verizon is reportedly working on its own app store for Android

Remember the Verizon app store? The carrier’s first attempt to sell software directly to Android and BlackBerry users only lasted a few years before closing shop in early 2013, but...

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OnePlus cancels its competition after being accused of sexism

If you want to get more women involved in your community, throwing the equivalent of a sketchy online beauty contest and labeling it “chivalry” probably isn’t the way to do...

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Square has decided not to make its own credit card

Square has decided against making its own credit card, according to Fast Company. The decision not to move forward comes after CEO Jack Dorsey and the company's other executives initially...

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Tech giants are backing Facebook’s attempt to protect user data

Key technology companies including Google, Microsoft and Twitter on Friday filed in support of Facebook’s dispute with the New York County District Attorney’s office over the collection of user data...

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Scribd is evolving to help take on Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited service

Scribd is rolling out a revamped version of its unlimited digital book service today. E-book subscription services are getting more popular lately, partly because Amazon finally starting to offer one...

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Windows 9 will reportedly be dropping the Charms Bar

Windows 9 is going to strip out even more of Windows 8 than we thought: It will kill the Charms Bar. Considering that it will also add back the Start...

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Instagram is set to announce some very Twitter-like features

It looks as though Instagram is set to bring a few new features to its application, reportedly “channeling its inner Twitter.” According to The Verge, Instagram is set to announce...

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Microsoft is about to release a premium phone and a selfie phone

Microsoft's got two new phones set to launch imminently. The first is a so-called "selfie phone," the second is a premium Lumia. The first makes us want to give up...

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