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Thomas Halleck is a technology reporter for the International Business Times, covering Google, wearables, product reviews, gadget news and more.

Motivated to become a reporter by the title character in Gregory Mcdonald's "Fletch" series and a love for the written word, he previously wrote for the Lockport Union Sun & Journal and wrote and edited The Spectrum, the student newspaper at the University at Buffalo.

On the lookout for technology capable of improving our lives, he may have suggested at some point that you purchase the Product Replacement Plan with your new gadget.

‘Clash of Clans: Clan Wars' Update Released For Android And iOS: Clans Can Clash Head-To-Head On World’s Most Profitable Mobile Game

Mobile game "Clash of Clans" has released a new game feature, "Clan Wars."

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Google Maps And Crimea: App Doesn't Recognize Russian Takeover

Crimea remains part of Ukraine, according to the mapping site, which is the most frequently used smartphone app in the world.

WikiLeaks Unveils NETmundial 2014: 23 Governments Draft Agreement On 'The Future Of Internet'

In conjunction with Wikileaks, 23 nations will discuss human rights and the internet in São Paulo later this month.

Moto X+1 To Follow Up Motorola Moto X: Leather Backs To Join Wood Rear Covers For ‘Hands-Free’ Android Smartphone

Motorola said it would release a followup to the Moto X this summer, and reports say the phone will be called the Moto X+1.

Nest Protect Sales Halted: Nest Labs Eliminates ‘Wave’ Smoke Detector Feature Over ‘Safety Concerns’

One of the product's features could cause customers to unintentionally turn off the smoke detector.

Google Wireless: Search Giant Plans To Become Carrier Network In Google Fiber Cities

Google is reportedly in talks to offer wireless phone service in cities where it operates Google Fiber.

BlackBerry Breaks Up With T-Mobile

BlackBerry will not renew a contract to allow T-Mobile to sell its devices that ends later in April.

Amazon Announces Fire TV: Voice Search Powered Streaming Set-Top Box Offers Gaming To Compete With Apple TV, Chromecast [UPDATE]

Amazon announced Fire TV, a hands-free alternative to Apple TV and the Google Chromecast.

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Blinded By The Light: Laser Headlights 30 Percent Brighter Than LEDs

BMW will be the first car manufacturer to offer laser headlight technology, which it says is 30 percent brighter than LED bulbs.

Google Wants You To Pay Bills With Google Now (GOOG)

Google is reportedly working on a bill reminder and payment feature for its digital personal assistant and Siri-competitor, Google Now.

Facebook Connectivity Lab: Mark Zuckerberg Proposes 'Drones, Satellites And Lasers' To Beam Internet To Those Without It

Facebook's Connectivity Lab is developing technology to connect the two-thirds of the world without Internet access.

BlackBerry Says Keyboards Are Key Component Of Its Future (BBRY)

Focus will be on the keyboard form-factor after the failed launch of the touchscreen Z10.

Amazon Prime Instant Video Coming In Free, Ad-Subsidized Version (AMZN)

Amazon is considering a free-of-charge, ad-supported version of its Prime Instant Video service.

Moto 360 Watch Release Date Approaches: Will Motorola Charge Premium Price For A Sapphire Smartwatch? Rumored Specs, Leaked Photos Surface

Motorola Mobility has not released details about the price or specs of the Moto 360 smartwatch, but consumers can expect it to cost at least as much as one of the company's smartphones.

All New HTC One 2014 Release Date Imminent: M8 Specs, Features And Photos Leak In Retailer Announcements (Updated With Release Dates)

The all-new HTC One (M8) will be announced on Tuesday, but its hardware, features and looks are already all over the place.

LG G Watch Release Date Approaches: LG Tweets Picture Of Google Smartwatch, Powered By Android Wear (Updated With More Photos)

LG tweeted a clearer look at the G Watch, the first Android Wear smartwatch release.

Motorola Hints At Moto 360 Watch Specs, Smart Watch Has No Charging Port

Teasing details about the Moto 360 smart watch, one of the first wearables powered by Android Wear.

Google Android Wear: The Top 10 Features Of The New Smartwatch OS

Google announced its new platform for wearables, Android Wear. What are the most interesting features of the new watch OS?

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Amazon Smartphone Rumors Point To Project Tango: Kindle Phone Projected For Summer Release Date

One analyst suspects Amazon will release a smartphone with six cameras before the year ends.

Pandora Price Hike: Internet Radio Service Raising Monthly Subscription, Eliminates Annual Option

Pandora Internet Radio (NYSE:P) is raising its monthly subscription prices and eliminating an annual option, although new subscribers have time to beat the price increase.

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Google Smartwatch Release Dates: LG G Watch And Motorola Moto 360 'Powered By Android Wear,' Rumored Specs

Motorola and LG have announced smartwatches powered by Google's Android Wear, the LG G Watch and Moto360.

Google Unveils Smartwatch Plans: ‘Android Wear’ Program Highlights 'OK, Google' Hotwords, Voice Replies To Text

Google's new program plans to bring the company's mobile operating system to wearable tech.

Google Docs Goes Down, Along With Hangouts Following Discounted Google Drive Pricing

Google says that Sheets, along with Hangouts and Talk have gone down, although users are reporting issues with Google Drive and other Docs.

Communications During An Uprising: From Zello To Walkie-Talkies In Venezuela And Ukraine

How protesters are communicating in Venezuela and Ukraine, from smartphone apps to analog walkie-talkies.

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Google Chromecast International Release Date Leaks As UK Stores Stock Up, Language Menu Leaks

The company also has plans to offer the device in several other countries in the coming months.

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Google Smartwatch Release Date Approaches: LG Nexus Watch Specs Leak, Android Wearable SDK Coming March 23

Details about LG's Nexus smartwatch appear online as the Android wearables SDK release date gets closer.

Microsoft Goes Google: Windows Phone OS Offered Free To Two Manufacturers (MSFT)

This "experiment" marks a major shift in the company's mobile strategy.

Google Docs Get Add-Ons, Third-Party Support For Interactive Productivity

Google has announced add-ons for Docs and Sheets, the company's Office-oriented cloud-sharing suite.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2012 Update: Goodreads, Other Software Features Released For 1st Gen Model

Amazon is updating its first-generation Kindle Paperwhite to include new software features.

Google Chromecast Update: Dongle Sold In ‘Millions,’ Worldwide Release Date Approaching (GOOG)

Google (GOOG) says it has sold millions of Chromecast dongles so far in the U.S. and an international release is approaching.