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Motorola is selling the Moto G 4G LTE direct for $219.99

One of Motorola’s more recent hits happen to be the Moto G, a smartphone that has just about everything that someone would want without breaking the bank, although the inclusion...

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Toyota has been investigating the possibility of hovering cars

Self-driving cars are cool – but what about hovering cars? Google is working on the former and, according to statements made during a recent technology summit, Toyota is working aggressively...

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Pic Nix allows you to anonymously pass judgement on Instagram users

Everyone has those people on Instagram: The ones who post 10 selfies a day, or share only photos of “inspirational” quotes set over stock art. But whether you’re sick of...

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Starbucks is rolling out wireless charging stations in its stores

Starbucks has announced that it plans to install Powermat wireless charging in stores across the U.S. after a small-scale trial proved successful. The Powermat Spots will first be installed in...

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Mark Zuckerberg wants the Oculus Rift to be as affordable as possible

Oculus wants to take virtual reality mainstream, but its executives are fully cognizant of the fact that nothing will happen overnight. During an interview with Ars Technica, CEO Brendan Iribe...

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Could wearable tech eventually come to replace your SIM card?

Japanese operator Docomo wants to free your SIM card from your phone to help manage your presence across multiple devices. yesterday, it announced a prototype Portable SIM device it hopes...

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Future Windows Phones could have Kinect-like gesture controls

Yes, the Lumia 930 and 1520 are fine Windows Phones, but where's the sequel to the fan favorite, the 1020? Apparently, it's coming, and it's bringing a clever control scheme...

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Who needa a smart watch when you can have a smart hoodie?

You don't have to be a forward-thinking fashion designer or scientist to produce tech-savvy clothing. Need evidence? Just look at the smart hoodie developed by New York University grad students...

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Control VR is like Oculus Rift for your hands

Recent products like the Oculus Rift headset and Google Glass have done an amazing job of bringing Minority Report-style virtual and augmented reality into the real world. But, until now,...

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Apple has revealed a new Lightning module for headphones

During a WWDC session earlier this week, Apple revealed a new Lightning module for headphones that promises to provide deeper system controls, direct analog audio out and power to compatible...

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One of Google’s Project Loon balloons has crashed into a power line

Remember Google’s ambitious Project Loon that intends to bring Internet connectivity to the masses, especially for folks who happen to live in rural areas? If you have answered in the affirmative, then...

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MIT scientists are working on augmenting humans with robotic limbs

Two groups of MIT scientists are working on robotic limbs, which when worn together can make you look like one famous comic book villain: Doctor Octopus. Unlike prosthetic limbs developed to replace real ones,...

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