Thomas Halleck

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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.

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Why The Nexus 5 Lacks Touchless Control, The Moto X ‘Always Listening’ Voice Gestures

A software engineer has figured out a major reason why the Nexus 5 lacks the Moto X's Touchless Control.

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PSN Security Breach? Sony Resets PlayStation Network Passwords For PS4, PS3

Sony automatically reset the PlayStation Network passwords of several European gamers, reminding some of the firm's massive 2011 data breach.

Motorola Moto G Release Date Moved Up In US: Specs, Price

Google's Motorola Mobility has moved up availability of the Moto G in the U.S., with orders open now for a December release date.

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Phonebloks: Motorola Partners With 3D Systems For Modular Smartphone Future In 'Project Ara’

3D Systems has announced a partnership with Motorola Mobility (GOOG) for Project Ara, a modular smartphone with easily-replaceable, modular hardware.

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Wikipedia Sends Paid Editors Cease-And-Desist: Sockpuppet Account Morning277, Not Wiki-PR

Some media and Wikipedia investigations have wrongly linked a sockpuppet account called Morning277 to Texas PR firm Wiki-PR, which was recently issued a cease-and-desist by Wikipedia.

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Viola Organista: Listen To Leonardo Da Vinci’s Strange But Unbuilt Piano Invention

Concert pianist Slawomir Zubrzycki built a strange, beautiful piano/violin hybrid he says is based on a design that Leonardo da Vinci never built.

Google Chromecast Now Supports HBO Go: Top 5 Apps For The HDMI Dongle

Google can now add HBO Go support to the growing list of apps that support the Chromecast. Here are the top 5 apps for the dongle.

Google Nexus 5 In Review: 5 Ways To Extend Battery Life On The Android 4.4 KitKat Flagship

Five of the best ways to improve your battery life on the Nexus 5 from Google and LG.

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Nokia Shareholders Approve $7.3 Billion Microsoft Takeover Deal

Nokia (NOK) shareholders have reportedly voted in favor of a Microsoft (MSFT) acquisition, but questions remain about Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.

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Motorola: Moto G To Release With Android 4.4 KitKat In U.S.; Specs, Price Information Detailed

Motorola says that the Moto G smartphone will release with Android 4.4 KitKat in the U.S. at an undisclosed date in 2014.

Nokia Lumia 1520 Release Date Approaches: Specs And Price Information For The AT&T Exclusive

Nokia will release the Lumia 1520 next week, as a device exclusively available to AT&T customers.

Motorola Moto X Review: Top 11 Best (And Worst) Features Of The Google Phone

The Moto X includes a slew of new features not found in most Android devices -- here are the top 11 of Motorola's best (and worst).

‘Xbox On’: Xbox One Voice Command Powers On Console, Reaches Dashboard In 13 Seconds

Microsoft's Larry Hryb showcased the "Xbox On" voice command for the upcoming Xbox One, revealing it takes 13 seconds to power on.

Motorola Moto G Unveiled: Moto X Successor Follows Market-Driving Low-End Trend

Motorola will release the low-price Moto G as a successor to the well-reviewed, lackluster-selling Moto X.

What Is Stack Ranking? Microsoft Ends Controversial Employee Rating System, Yahoo Ramps It Up

However, Yahoo has begun utilizing a controversial method of employee review known as stack ranking, just as Microsoft is leaving it behind.

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Microsoft Windows Phone Shipments Leap In Third Quarter, Phablet Sales On The Rise (MSFT)

Meanwhile, phablet sales made up one out of every five smartphone shipped.

Moto X Review: Motorola Handset Is Google’s Closest Thing To An ‘iPhone Killer’

Is the anticipation surrounding the release of Motorola's Moto X, the first true "Google phone," worth it?

Google Nexus 5 Review: Initial Impressions Of Android 4.4 KitKat And The LG Flagship

How does the latest team effort from Google and LG rate?

Marvel Comics And Netflix: Four Exclusive Superhero Shows, Miniseries Coming

Disney will produce four Netflix exclusives, featuring Marvel Comics superheroes such as Daredevil, to culminate in a "Defenders" miniseries.

Wikipedia And Paid Edits: Companies Pay Top Dollar To Firms Willing To 'Fix' Their Entries

Companies are hiring editors to work on their Wikipedia entries. How will this damage the site's credibility?

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Opinion Rewards: Google (GOOG) To Pay Android Users For Survey Answers With Free App

Google (GOOG) will offer users of its Android operating system free credit for survey responses with Opinion Rewards.

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SwiftKey 4.3 Release Date Arrives For Android: Free ‘Layouts for Living’ Update Available On Google Play

SwiftKey, the alternative Android keyboard and most popular paid app on Google Play, includes new layouts in version 4.3.

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Tesla (TSLA) Model S Touchscreen Dash: Digital Dashboard And 17-Inch Touchscreen Based On Upgradable UX

Tesla says the digital dash and 17-inch touchscreen found in the Model S are based on Linux, and completely upgradable, and may someday include third-party apps and run Google's Android OS.

Sony Exec Clarifies PS4 Features Via Twitter: PlayStation 4’s Blue Line Is A Color-Changing Light

Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida is reaching out to gamers on Twitter to explain the features and policies behind the upcoming PlayStation 4.

Raymond Loewy's 120th Birthday: Google Doodle Celebrates ‘Father Of Industrial Design’ Known For Space Stations, Trains, Lucky Stripe Cigarettes

Raymond Loewy was born on Nov. 5, 1893 in Paris, France and designed early refrigerators, vending machines, cigarette packs and space stations.

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BlackBerry BBM For Android, iPhone ‘Fake’ Review Mystery Solved? ‘Smooth’ Trolls Say ‘Thank You So Much This Blackberry Team’ (BBRY)

BlackBerry releases a statement saying it 'does not condone' new trend.

Who Is Doug Field? Tesla Motors (TSLA) Snags Apple (AAPL) VP Of Product Design Under Jony Ive

Tesla Motors (TSLA) announced today the hire of Doug Field, previously VP of design under Jony Ive for Apple since 2007.