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Lenovo Tech World 2016 kicks off at 10AM PT, watch the keynote here [Livestream]

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Lenovo is kicking off its Tech World 2016 event this morning in downtown San Francisco, one of the first big Lenovo events — thanks to the company’s acquisition of Motorola earlier this year — that Android fans have ever really been truly excited for. We’re on the ground here in San Francisco, but since you’re probably not, the company has lovingly provided a livestream so you can watch along…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: BlackBerry PRIV (unlocked) $360, Kingston 64GB Flash Drive $15, more

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Unlocked AT&T BlackBerry PRIV down to $360 shipped (Reg. $649) | eBay

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Grab some highly-rated Kingston USB 3.0 Thumb Drives up to 50% off: 32GB $7, 64GB $15, 128GB $30, much more

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Upgrade to Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB for $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

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Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

App Store Free App of the Week: Sago Mini Road Trip goes free for the first time in over a year ($3 value)

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Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life

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Daily Deals: Apple TV (4th gen) w/ Siri 32GB (Refurb) $120, more

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Amazon’s best-selling high-power, super-thin 50-mile amplified HDTV Antenna is somehow just $17 shipped

Indoor HDTV 25-mile Antenna w/17-ft cable: $8 Prime shipped (24″ Vizio HDTV for $90)

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Hook Dad up with Automatic’s smartphone-connected car diagnostic system: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)

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Forget drones, this GoPro-enabled submarine takes you on a VR tour underwater

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New design patent might provide first glimpse at Magic Leap’s AR headset [Gallery]

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In 2014, Google led a $542 million investment in Magic Leap. Even though the augmented reality startup is now valued at $4.5 billion, there are still no concrete details about its technology. A patent filing (via QZ) today, however, might just provide the first glimpse into what Magic Leap’s headset actually looks like.


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: ASUS Chromebook 16GB $180, Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275, more

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This ASUS Chromebook w/ a 16GB SSD will have you surfing the web for just $180 (Orig. $220)

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Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)

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TYLT VU 3 Coil Qi Wireless Charger for Galaxy S6/Nexus 6/Droid Turbo: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $70) | Amazon

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Upgrade to Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB for $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

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Amazon’s best-selling high-power, super-thin 50-mile amplified HDTV Antenna is somehow just $17 shipped

Indoor HDTV 25-mile Antenna w/17-ft cable: $8 Prime shipped (24″ Vizio HDTV for $90)

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Hook Dad up with Automatic’s smartphone-connected car diagnostic system: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)

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Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life

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Use Siri voice commands to control any of your electronics w/ the iDevices smart switch: $35 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)

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Cover your iPhone 6/s Plus with OtterBox’s Alpha screen protector for $11.50 (Orig. $40)

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Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?

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The Super 73 Electric Bike has an old-school design and hits speeds up to 30mph

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Samsung said to introduce two new non-Galaxy S ‘bendable’ flagships in 2017, Galaxy Note 7 name seemingly confirmed

Samsung Rollable PanelNow that the “Smartphone 1.0” era is apparently coming to an end, manufacturers are rolling up their sleeves to try and figure out what comes next. Google is betting big with its Project Ara modular smartphone, but other OEMs, like Samsung, are taking a different path.

A report from Bloomberg is saying that the Korean giant may be working on two experimental devices with rollable and foldable screens, which may see the light of day as early as next year…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Google Nexus 5X 32GB from $275, Nest Cam $149, Huawei Watch starts at $250, more

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Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)

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Monitor your home from anywhere with the best-selling Nest Cam for $149 (Reg. $199)

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Huawei’s Smartwatch adds big-time style to your wrist, now on sale from $250 shipped

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Save $200 on Apple’s 27-inch iMac w/ 5K Retina Display 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799), more

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Indoor HDTV 25-mile Antenna w/17-ft cable: $8 Prime shipped (24″ Vizio HDTV for $90)

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Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life

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Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit Receiver $18 (Reg. $28), more

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Put an extra 256GB of storage in your MacBook Air for $125 shipped (Reg. $155)

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Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)

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Segway returns with the smartphone-connected miniPRO electric transporter

Take a look at the next Galaxy Note shown in glorious high-res renders

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The follow-up to the Galaxy Note 5, America’s most loved phone, is coming.

There is a lot of confusion regarding both its name and the various potential shapes it is to come to the market with, but reliable leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer is continuously cluing us in, this time with new high-resolution images…


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Google’s Deepmind AI to have a Go match with world’s new number one player

alphago-lee-sedolThese days, Google — as well as many other tech giants — is all about Artificial Intelligence. We’ve seen it shown off in many different shapes at its latest I/O conference, but perhaps one of the biggest achievements in the field was a little far from the consumer-world of Allo or the new Google assistant.

After the recent victory, in fact, it will be Google’s Deepmind team to be put again to the test at Go, this time against the world’s new number one player (via Engadget)…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 128GB Nexus 6P (unlocked) $500, Pebble Time Steel (refurb) $130, more

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Google Nexus 6P 32GB w/ $50 GC: $419 ($549 value) or 128GB: $500 (Reg. $649)

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Add a Pebble Time Steel (cert. refurb) to your repertoire for $130 shipped (Orig. $250)

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Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Car Kit with 3-Port USB Car Charger $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $28), more

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Apple’s latest 11-inch MacBook Air is on sale from $600 shipped w/ .edu, 13-inch 128GB as low as $800, more

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (latest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

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World Class Mac Bundle: 8 outstanding apps for $25 w/coupon (Orig. $401)

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Daily Deals: Yamaha 2-Way Outdoor Speakers $95more

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Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)

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The Star Wars Ultimate Collection brings incredible recreations of movie props to your home

OnePlus will let you buy the 3 almost ten days early, but you won’t be able to see it

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Where most of Samsung’s craziness comes from its technologies — be it prototypes, advertising or actual devicesOnePlus is mostly renowned for its controversy. Things such as “Smash The Past” as well as the (now fortunately gone) invite system made their way to the headlines more than once, and the company may be on the verge of repeating itself again…


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Huawei’s plan is to take on Samsung and Apple to become the ‘world’s biggest smartphone maker’

Huawei Samsung AppleHuawei‘s ambition are not small. At the Wall Street Journal and f.ounders-held Converge technology conference in Hong Kong, Huawei director Richard Yu — who heads the company’s consumer electronic business — made it clear that the firm’s short term plan is more than aggressive


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New rumors corroborate Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 launch in August as image renders surface [Video]

Note 7The rumor mill for Samsung‘s next flagship seems to be unstoppable. Be it for its size, specs or configurations, it is undoubted that the Galaxy Note 6 — or Note 7, as we have now come to expect it — is polarizing a lot of interest.

Today, thanks to two of the most famous leakers in the tech space, we may have new information regarding its launch date as well as a detailed look at the device itself…


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Samsung’s latest wearables are the Gear Fit 2 and Gear IconX wireless earbuds

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At an event in New York this evening, Samsung announced two new wearables as part of the Gear line. The Gear Fit 2 is a successor to the model released in 2014, while the Gear IconX is Samsung’s first truly wireless earbuds. At launch, both products are only compatible with Android and not iOS.


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 64GB Moto X Pure + Moto 360 Sport $400, Beats Solo2 $80, more

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64GB Moto X Pure Edition + Moto 360 Sport (2nd Gen, White or Flame)$399.99 shipped w/ codes CLASSOF2016 & JUNEMOTO360 (Reg. $750) | Motorola

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Best Buy’s 3-Day Sale includes Beats Solo2 On-ear Headphones for $80 (Reg. $120), more

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Apple’s latest 11-inch MacBook Air is on sale from $600 shipped w/ .edu, 13-inch 128GB as low as $800, more

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (latest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

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VPN Unlimited: Lifetime Subscription for $29 ($500 value)

Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)

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Smartphone Accessories: Anker SoundCore Bluetooth Speaker $25 (Reg. $30), more

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AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped

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Bring HomeKit control to your lights w/ Philips’ 2nd Gen Hue LED Starter Kit: $170 + varied shipping (Reg. $200)

Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50

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Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?

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Xiaomi’s Mi Band 2 has an OLED display, heart rate monitor, and 20 day battery life for $23

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Thanks to a single product line, Xiaomi is the second largest wearable vendor in the world, behind only Fitbit and ahead of Apple. Today, the company announced the Mi Band 2 at a ridiculously affordable price of $23 (RMB 149). It keeps the marquee feature of long battery life, while adding a display and heart rate monitor.


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Sketchy report mentions Galaxy Note 7 edge could sport a dual camera setup

note-5-top-feat-00_01_10_16-still156Among the common trends that seem to be picking up in mobile photography, we can certainly include the adoption of dual cameras: brands like LG and Huawei — with the G5 and P9 respectively — have in fact already brought dual-camera equipped, high-end terminals to the mainstream market.

Now, following numerous reports of Apple allegedly looking forward to entering the game, Samsung seems willing to join the part as well (via Pocket-Lint)…


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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 beats the iPhone 6s Plus to become America’s most loved phone

Samsung v AppleThere are a number of things that need to be considered when trying to properly evaluate a device. Beyond mere specs and real life performances, for instance, customer satisfaction is indeed an important metric.

For years, Apple has boasted the iPhone as the number one choice for consumers, but as per the last American Customer Satisfaction Index, Samsung seems to have overthrown the Cupertino giant with its own Galaxy Note 5


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: ASUS ZenFone 2 (unlocked) $269, VPN Unlimited Lifetime $29, more

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Grab the ASUS ZenFone 2 w/ 4GB RAM/128GB storage: $269 (Reg. $375+)

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VPN Unlimited: Lifetime Subscription for $29 ($500 value)

Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)

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Amazon is handing out $5 in-app credits when you download select Android games like Candy Crush

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Leave InkJet behind and switch to Brother’s Color Laser Printer w/ AirPrint for $143 shipped (Reg. $180)

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Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (latest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

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Give open-air headphones a try with Audio-Technica’s ATH-AD900x for $115 (Reg. $150)

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AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped

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This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators

OnePlus is ditching invite system with OnePlus 3, international launch on June 14 inside The Loop [Video]

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We reported earlier this morning that the OnePlus 3 was being officially launched June 15 in China, but with no official word on an international launch yet.

However, the company’s co-founder Carl Pei officially disclosed the date, confirming the rumor that claimed it to be June 14, but also adding an extra bit of news…


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The OnePlus 3 will be fully unveiled on June 15 (at least in China)

There’s very little we don’t know about the OnePlus 3. The Chinese company’s flagship’s marketing campaign has been boiling up for some time now, and between that and an array of leaked specs it’s only the official launch date we didn’t know.

According to a post submitted by OnePlus on Weibo, it looks like the wait won’t be long, with a June 15 date slated for its final unveiling…


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