Smart glasses for the blind and mosquito-tracking wearables compete for Google backing

Wearable gadgets that track malaria-spreading mosquitos and help the blind to see are among the contenders for the Google Impact Challenge.

















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Xiaomi jumps to fifth-largest smartphone maker worldwide

The young Chinese company has quickly gained market share and now takes its place in the top 5 as the "star performer" in the second quarter, according to Strategy Analytics.

















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Apple now rumored to launch iPhone 6 on October 14

If the rumors are true, October promises to be a busy month for Apple with new iPhones, iPads, and possibly the iWatch.

















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Nanobots get tiny propellers for targeted drug delivery

Nanobots need the proper propulsion system if they're going to be used to deliver drugs to targeted areas. Take for example this teeny-tiny corkscrew-shaped propeller made out of silica and nickel that's developed by a group of German and Israeli...



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Amazon kicks off two-day promo for $100 in free apps

The company is offering 30 paid apps for free over the next two days. If users download all 30, they would be saving $100.

















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Tesla, Panasonic sign Gigafactory battery deal

With its lower-priced Model 3 on the way, Tesla's likely to see higher demand -- and if it's going to crank out more electric cars, it'll need lots more batteries.

















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Petfie lets you show off pet photos - and mark strays for neutering

Besides posting cute pictures of your cats and dogs, the Singapore app allows users to tag strays so a cat charity can find and sterilize them.

















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