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  1. Overheard: "I'd buy a Samsung Note7, but they explode." No, they don't.

  2. If you drop your phone or laptop on a hard surface, it can potentially cause damage to the battery.

  3. Samsung recalled the Note7 because it identified a problem with a small number of batteries in the devices.

  4. The problem with sensational news stories is that they're all about the headline and less about the facts.

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  6. Do not place the phone or batteries in areas that may get very hot, such as on or near a cooking surface.

  7. Samsung identified Note 7s containing defective batteries and, in an abundance of caution, recalled every Note 7.

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  9. Here's what you need to know about Samsung, the Note 7, and exploding batteries.

  10. Don't be worried about lithium-ion batteries; you'll find them in almost every kind of rechargeable device you own.

  11. Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery.

  12. Regardless of the sensationalist claims you've heard, lithium-ion batteries don't explode very often.

  13. Do not let a loose battery come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys, or jewelry.

  14. An important note: Apple CarPlay does not put your iPhone interface up on the car's display screen.

  15. To help avoid issues with your lithium-ion batteries, the CPSC recommends several safety tips.

  16. Only purchase batteries and chargers directly from the manufacturer or from a manufacturer-recommended source.

  17. Understand the impact that technology and connected consumers will have on the entire retail industry.

  18. Samsung's Gear 360 is awesome. It's a 360-degree camera that shoots stills and video.

  19. Samsungs don't explode; defective lithium-ion batteries explode.

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