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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 event is happening in three weeksSamsung’s Galaxy S7 event is happening in three weeks
Samsung’s Android browser gets ad blocking capabilitiesSamsung’s Android browser gets ad blocking capabilities
Screenshots offer first look at Google Chrome updated for Material DesignScreenshots offer first look at Google Chrome updated for Material Design
Google’s Project SkyBender aims to beam 5G internet from solar-powered dronesGoogle’s Project SkyBender aims to beam 5G internet from solar-powered drones
Google Fiber may toss in phone service with its internet and TV packagesGoogle Fiber may toss in phone service with its internet and TV packages
Google adds design oomph to virtual reality unit as Apple enters the frayGoogle adds design oomph to virtual reality unit as Apple enters the fray

Now that Google has an official virtual reality division, it’s shuttling more Googlers into it.The company has moved around 10 employees to a dedicated design team for VR, including Joshua To, a design lead for the apps unit, according to sources. A Google rep confirmed To’s move, but didn’t comment further.Design is a critical element for Google’s success in VR. Most of the VR devices on the market, or coming soon, are considered lacking in their accessibility and aesthetic. And Google may face inordinate pressure to deliver here. (Remember Glass?)

Samsung to announce Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on February 21st, according to leakSamsung to announce Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on February 21st, according to leak
Google reveals how much it paid the guy who bought Google.com last yearGoogle reveals how much it paid the guy who bought Google.com last year
Apple Pay and Android Pay are coming to ATMs in the US this yearApple Pay and Android Pay are coming to ATMs in the US this year
A 360-degree view from Ted Cruz’s podium at the Republican debateA 360-degree view from Ted Cruz’s podium at the Republican debate
Google faces possible EU investigation into its UK sweetheart tax dealGoogle faces possible EU investigation into its UK sweetheart tax deal
Samsung will focus on better mobile software and futuristic displays after tough quarterSamsung will focus on better mobile software and futuristic displays after tough quarter
Google might have drones deliver packages to robots on wheelsGoogle might have drones deliver packages to robots on wheels
Google’s neural nets are mastering one of the most complex games in the worldGoogle’s neural nets are mastering one of the most complex games in the world
Google wants your smartphone to see peopleGoogle wants your smartphone to see people

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