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Amazon has changed its mind. Photo: TechSmart/Flickr (CC-licensed)

Amazon has changed its mind. Photo: TechSmart/Flickr (CC-licensed)

Amazon has promised to bring back encryption for its own Fire OS operating system after removing it in its latest update. The retail giant’s decision was met with anger and confusion by Fire tablet owners when Fire OS 5 rolled out last week.

Andy Rubin wants more eyes on the road. Photo: Google

Andy Rubin wants more eyes on the road. Photo: Google

Andy Rubin, who co-founded Android before leaving Google in 2014, is building dashboard cameras that he wants to give away for free. But in exchange for an extra eye on the road, Rubin wants you to give up all the data your dashcam collects.

Data Saver mode on Google Chrome. Photo: Google

Data Saver mode on Google Chrome. Photo: Google

Google is rolling out an improved Data Saver mode for Chrome on Android that streamlines your browsing for a snappier experience on slow connections. It also significantly reduces data usage by up to 70 percent, making it ideal for those with strict data allowances.

LG's new Watch Urbane doesn't need your phone. Photo: LG

LG’s new Watch Urbane doesn’t need your phone. Photo: LG

LG today unveiled a second edition of its Watch Urbane smartwatch, which finally frees Android Wear from your smartphone.

Thanks to its built-in 4G and 3G connectivity, the new Watch Urbane makes calls and continues to receive notifications even when you leave your phone behind.

AT&T being generous? What?!

AT&T being generous? What?!

AT&T is increasing its data cap to 22GB for customers who are still grandfathered into unlimited data plans. This is more than four times the 5GB cap previously offered to LTE subscribers, and more than seven times the 3GB cap offered to 3G subscribers.

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