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President Vladimir Putin's epic annual press conference on Friday was punctuated by bizarre moments and occasional barbs from ordinary Russians venting their frustration via unfiltered text messages.

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You can do more with your phone's USB-C port than just charging, from attaching a keyboard to connecting a larger display.

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