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Google wants to kill SMS texting, Tim Cook says iPads and Macs aren't merging

In this week's wrap-up, Google is working with mobile carriers to revamp text messaging for the future. Meanwhile, Apple's CEO says that users don't want Apple's tablets and computers to be combined.

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<p>SmugMug announces its acquisition of photo-sharing pioneer Flickr.</p>

Photo-sharing pioneer Flickr has a new owner: SmugMug

Don't worry, SmugMug won't try to turn Flickr into the next Instagram, CEO says as he takes over the site 10 months after Verizon bought it through its Yahoo acquisition.

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It's high time for Cannabis Club TV

Cannabis Club TV is a startup using streaming video to educate pot consumers about what they buy while they're buying.

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Automate your life with Google Routines

Use Google Routines to perform multiple actions with just one phrase. Here's how to set it up for Android, iOS or Google Home.

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The future of medicinal marijuana is personalized pot

The race is on to develop a 23andMe-type system for cannabis. The goal will be to breed cannabis for specific ailments.

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Spotify reveals songs that inspire Time's 100 Most Influential

The streaming service has a new playlist of songs chosen by 35 of Time's 2018 100 Most Influential.

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ZTE says US trade ban on the company is 'unacceptable'

US companies have been barred for seven years from selling hardware and software to Chinese phone and telecommunications company ZTE.

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<p>Apple's new robot, Daisy, recycles parts from old iPhones at a pace of up to 200 devices per hour.&nbsp;</p>

Alexa Skill Blueprints: Create your own Family Trivia Game

Today's major tech stories include a DIY feature for Amazon's Alexa platform, Fortnite's huge first month on iOS and Apple's new iPhone-recycling robot.

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<p>The UK is phasing out its dependence on coal power plants.&nbsp;</p>

UK goes 55 hours without coal power, breaks historical record

Wind and solar is on the rise in Britain, and now it's gone more than two days straight without using any coal power.

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Welcome to CNET's Guide to Smart Living in San Francisco

It's time. Everyone knows what smart home is. Now we'll show you how to use it.

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Theranos employees take out anger at WSJ in homemade video game

Employees at the embattled blood-testing startup create a game styled after Space Invaders featuring the reporter who revealed the company's problems.

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Watch Apple's Daisy robot rip apart old iPhones

Apple has a new improved robot that can take apart 200 iPhones an hour -- saving more of the parts for recycling.

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