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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S6 And Galaxy S6 Edge With Curved Screen

Samsung has released two new variants of the Galaxy smartphone including a version with a wrap-around screen and lightning fast camera.

Snapchat Said To Be Valued At $19 Billion In New Funding Round

The disappearing photo app is entering the lofty realms of Uber and Xiaomi as it reportedly seeks to add another $500 million to the $648 million it’s already raised from investors.

Apple Watch Not Ready For Full Health Tracking Mode, Yet

Apple executives reportedly wanted the smart watch to be stuffed with health tracking features, but are shelving them for when the sensors are up to speed.

The Startling Rise Of YikYak In One Chart

It’s been soaring past two other popular anonymous messaging apps, Secret and Whisper, in just the last two months.

Pinterest, Apple Team Up To Promote 'App Pins'

The popular image board is offering Apple a new way to make apps go viral. Could Apple be loosening its grip on app discovery?

This Clever Smartphone For The Paralyzed Could Have Mass Appeal

An Israeli startup has created a phone that tracks tiny movements of the head, and says able-bodied people could end up using its technology too.

Samsung Said To Be Prepping Galaxy Phone With Three-Sided Screen

The new iteration of its Galaxy range launching in March is said to have a dual edge screen, reminiscent of the Galaxy Note Edge.

Samsung's Smart TVs Share Living Room Conversations With Third Parties

Now we can all be Winston from Orwell’s 1984.

This Could Be The Year You Play A Mobile Game With Your Eyes

New, cheaper eye-tracking technology will be in smartphones launching in 2015, potentially changing the way we interact with apps.

Under Armour Buys Health-Tracking App MyFitnessPal For $475 Million

The sports apparel maker says its creating the world’s largest digital health and fitness community as it picks up the popular fitness and weight loss app.