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Tech Five: Verizon's push for new customers

Brett Molina
USA TODAY

Verizon is making a new push toward luring wireless consumers from rival carriers, offering cash to help them end current contracts.

A file photo dated 12 April 2006 showing a sign on the side of one of the Verizon buildings in New York.

Let's take a look at tech stocks to watch Tuesday.

Verizon. The wireless carrier says it will offer up to $650 to customers to switch from one of its rivals: AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile. The deal requires users to trade in their existing smartphone, after which they will receive a prepaid card. Other carriers, notably T-Mobile, have launched similar programs to urge carriers to switch.

Google. The first details of Google's upgraded Glass eyewear resurfaced through a series of images filed with the Federal Communications Commission. As first reported by 9to5Google, the eyewear boasts includes a hinge to make it foldable and a larger prism where content is viewed.

Samsung. The electronics giant's mobile payment service Samsung Pay will be available to online shoppers in the U.S. starting in 2016, reports Reuters. Samsung Pay will also launch next year on more low-cost smartphones.

GrubHub. Venture capitalist Bill Gurley has stepped down from the board of the food delivery service, reports The Wall Street Journal. Gurley also holds a board seat with Uber, which recently revealed it was working on a food delivery service that could rival GrubHub.

Qualcomm. The chip maker entered 3G/4G patent deals with Chinese firms Haier, Internet company QiKu, and tech company Tianyu. The deal allows the three companies to create devices with 3G and 4G connectivity.

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