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iPhone 8 may use 3D lasers for better AR

Apple is said to be working on a 3D laser system to make for better AR, or augmented reality, on the iPhone 8 — our going name for Apple’s next iPhone — according to a report by Fast Company. Apple’s ARKit was debuted at WWDC last month. James Martin/CNET Although Apple has been hush-hush about its …

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Motorola hints at next shatter

The tech industry isn’t always known for subtlety. Motorola’s beginning to tease the announcements for its July 25 event in New York, and its latest invite sent to press shows broken glass and says the company plans to “shatter your expectations.” Considering Motorola already makes the Moto Z Force and Droid Turbo 2 that both have a special “shatter shield” feature …

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PayPal now an integrated payment option on Apple devices

iTunes has added PayPal.  Starting Wednesday, PayPal is a payment option for iTunes customers in 12 countries: the US, UK, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain, the US, UK, according to a PayPal blog post.  The advantage of using PayPal is that you don’t have to give your credit card or debit card details to …

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 to be unveiled August 23, report says

Samsung looks ready for a new life with its Note series after its exploding Note 7. The South Korean giant is expected to announce its Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, reports South Korean media outlet The Bell. Citing a Samsung executive, the publication added the earlier date should make the Note 8 available for purchase from “early September.” It’s not …

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Seeing AI, Microsoft’s new iPhone app, narrates the world it sees for blind people

We’re officially living in the future. No, there aren’t any flying cars (yet). And sorry, we still can’t easily travel the stars either. But one promise of the future, computers that can help blind people see, is starting to arrive. The latest example is Microsoft’s Seeing AI, a free iPhone app released Wednesday that “narrates the world around you.” Point …

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iPhone 8’s new features may not be available at launch

The upcoming iPhone 8 may not get the entire slew of features that Apple has planned. Problems with the iPhone’s rumored wireless charging and facial recognition software could cause Apple to disable these features when the phone arrives in stores, according to Fast Company. June was allegedly a tough month for Apple’s iPhone team, according to the report. With Apple’s usual iPhone reveal …

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LG V30 could lose its most defining feature

LG may be shaking up the look of its most premium phone. A new rumor says that the LG V30, the unannounced follow-up to last year’s LG V20, may have more in common with the LG G6 than with the V20 itself. Renderings that come from well known mobile tipster OnLeaks suggest that the V30 will lose the secondary display above …

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Checkout these Prime Day alternative deals from Best Buy

Not to be outdone by Amazon’s big Prime Day promotion, electronics retailer Best Buy also has a bunch of high-tech deals up its sleeve. The list of discounted gear includes everything from Apple Watches, Roomba robot vacuums, iPhones, headphones, and HDTVs. The bulk of the sale kicks off tomorrow on Tuesday 11 July, though some products are already on sale …

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OnePlus 5 camera: 5 tips for taking perfect pictures

Now playing: Watch this: OnePlus 5 is the best, cheapest premium phone 2:45 The new OnePlus 5 has one of the best cameras you can get for its reasonable price. It can hold its own against the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and other top Android flagships. With a standard 16-megapixel shooter and a secondary 20-megapixel telephoto lens, this phone is …

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Get an EnerPlex Jumpr power bank with tethered cable for $8.99

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Enlarge Image This skinny customer has a built-in charging cable and cutouts so it can ride inside a binder! …

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