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Facebook hopes new rules will curb illegal gun sales
Facebook hopes new rules will curb illegal gun sales
Facebook announced policy changes affecting the way firearms are advertised and sold on the social networking site. Instagram, which Facebook acquired back in 2012, is also affected by the new rules.More >>
Facebook announced policy changes affecting the way firearms are advertised and sold on the social networking site. Instagram, which Facebook acquired back in 2012, is also affected by the new rules.More >>
Pornography dethroned as the king of malware on phones and tablets
Pornography dethroned as the king of malware on phones and tablets
Sorry, pornography. You may corrupt our innocent eyes with your graphic sexual imagery, but you're not as bad as you once were.More >>
Sorry, pornography. You may corrupt our innocent eyes with your graphic sexual imagery, but you're not as bad as you once were.
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5 steps to a successful business blog
5 steps to a successful business blog
Everyone is blogging but few people are doing it successfully. Here's a step-by-step method for building a blog that helps you achieve all your business goals.More >>
Everyone is blogging but few people are doing it successfully. Here's a step-by-step method for building a blog that helps you achieve all your business goals.More >>
Teen’s Facebook brag sees dad’s $80,000 lawsuit settlement turn to dust
Teen’s Facebook brag sees dad’s $80,000 lawsuit settlement turn to dust
Never underestimate the power of a Facebook post.More >>
Never underestimate the power of a Facebook post.
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Google's Maps Gallery maps out everything from minefields to congressional districts
Google's Maps Gallery maps out everything from minefields to congressional districts
Maps are not only a convenient and fairly straightforward tool to help you get from Point A to Point B, but can also be a compelling way to present information and sets of data.More >>
Maps are not only a convenient and fairly straightforward tool to help you get from Point A to Point B, but can also be a compelling way to present information and sets of data.
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Your business' reputation may just depend on your next email
Your business' reputation may just depend on your next email
A thoughtless or rash message can wind up online in an instant. Avoid this form of self-sabotage.More >>
A thoughtless or rash message can wind up online in an instant. Avoid this form of self-sabotage.More >>
UK spies snooped on Yahoo users' sexy webcam chats
UK spies snooped on Yahoo users' sexy webcam chats
British spies may have naked pictures of you. That's the latest revelation from the Guardian's investigation of documents leaked by NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden.More >>
British spies may have naked pictures of you. That's the latest revelation from the Guardian's investigation of documents leaked by NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
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Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S5
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung unveiled its highly anticipated new smartphone, the Galaxy S5, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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Samsung unveiled its highly anticipated new smartphone, the Galaxy S5, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Rolling out with a full orchestra and impressive display, Samsung placed the Galaxy S5 center stage, and it certainly has big shoes to fill considering last year's record-breaking release.
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The Internet finally drives Moviefone’s call service out of business
The Internet finally drives Moviefone’s call service out of business
Moviefone, the once-popular phone service that provided movie times for your local theater will be shutting down approximately one month from now.More >>
Moviefone, the once-popular phone service that provided movie times for your local theater will be shutting down approximately one month from now.
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Save money with social media
Save money with social media
Find discounts and deals on Facebook and more.More >>
Find discounts and deals on Facebook and more.More >>
Apple's OS X security hole affects slew of apps
Apple's OS X security hole affects slew of apps
It looks as if it's going to be a busy start to the week for Apple's security team, with more bad news surfacing in connection with a recently publicized ‘gotofail' vulnerability.
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It looks as if it's going to be a busy start to the week for Apple's security team, with more bad news surfacing in connection with a recently publicized 'gotofail' vulnerability in its mobile and desktop operating systems.More >>
Man uses forklift to dislodge Twix from vending machine, loses job
Man uses forklift to dislodge Twix from vending machine, loses job
It's a situation most vending machine users have faced. You put your money in, make your choice, hit the button, and watch helplessly as your purchase gets stuck on its way out of the machine.More >>
It's a situation most vending machine users have been faced with at one time or another. You put your money in, make your choice, hit the button, and watch helplessly as your purchase gets stuck on its way out of the machine.
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On Twitter, Tea party and left wing tweeters stay separate
On Twitter, Tea party and left wing tweeters stay separate
Twitter is the site of plenty of political chatter. But for people with opposing views, Twitter isn't exactly a place to come together and micro-blog towards a better understanding.More >>
Twitter is the site of plenty of political chatter. But for people with opposing views, Twitter isn't exactly a place to come together and micro-blog towards a better understanding.
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Curses! People swear a lot on Twitter, and here are the most popular words
Curses! People swear a lot on Twitter, and here are the most popular words
Some people use Twitter to share links and keep up with what's going on in the world. Others use it to troll people, writing nasty messages with mean language .More >>
Some people use Twitter to share links and keep up with what's going on in the world. Others use it to troll people, writing nasty messages with mean language .
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Can this iPad app train your brain to help you to see farther?
Can this iPad app train your brain to help you to see farther?
Aaron Seitz, a neuroscientist at the University of California, Riverside, has created a new, publicly available app that, with repeated use, can legitimately condition users to see farther.More >>
Aaron Seitz, a neuroscientist at the University of California, Riverside, has created a new, publicly available app that, with repeated use, can legitimately condition users to see farther.More >>
Don't miss a text: Pushbullet syncs Android notifications to your PC
Don't miss a text: Pushbullet syncs Android notifications to your PC
Pushbullet can do many things, including sending notifications that pop up on your phone's screen to your desktop.More >>
Pushbullet can do many things, including sending notifications that pop up on your phone's screen to your desktop.More >>
Comcast to buy Time Warner Cable for $45 billion
Comcast to buy Time Warner Cable for $45 billion
The two largest cable companies in the United States are set to combine.More >>
The two largest cable companies in the United States are set to combine.More >>
Forget the sappy gifts, these apps will bring you closer to that special someone
Forget the sappy gifts, these apps will bring you closer to that special someone
Valentine's Day can be annoying, even if you have someone in your life. But if you remove yourself from the corporate cards and necessary relationship affirmation, there's a good message underneath.More >>
Valentine's Day can be annoying, even if you have someone in your life. But if you remove yourself from the corporate cards and necessary relationship affirmation, there's a good message underneath.
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Video games might help people with dyslexia learn to read
Video games might help people with dyslexia learn to read
Video games might help people with dyslexia improve their ability to read, a new study suggests.More >>
Video games might help people with dyslexia improve their ability to read, a new study suggests.More >>
TV audiences increasingly turn to Facebook for their real-time gossip fix
TV audiences increasingly turn to Facebook for their real-time gossip fix
These days, audiences can discuss "Downton Abbey" with all their friends and family simultaneously (not just their dreaded co-workers), before the episode is even over.More >>
People used to talk about last night's "I Love Lucy" episode the day after it aired, around the water cooler. These days, audiences can discuss "Downton Abbey" with all their friends and family simultaneously (not just their dreaded co-workers), before the episode is even over.More >>
10 Valentine's Day tech gifts to warm hearts with cold silicon
10 Valentine's Day tech gifts to warm hearts with cold silicon
Put down that pathetic teddy bear and box of chocolates, because we've got you covered with Valentine's Day gift items your love interest will actually want.More >>
Put down that pathetic teddy bear and box of chocolates, because we've got you covered with Valentine's Day gift items your love interest will actually want.More >>
Flappy Bird is gone forever, so play one of these better games instead
Flappy Bird is gone forever, so play one of these better games instead
Flappy Bird is no more. Dong Nguyen's controversial mobile gaming hit was officially pulled from the iTunes App Store and Google Play this week. Now that it's gone, you're free to play better games.More >>
Flappy Bird is no more. Dong Nguyen's controversial mobile gaming hit was officially pulled from the iTunes App Store and Google Play this week. Now that it's gone, you're free to play all manner of other games. Better games.More >>
On 'The Day We Fight Back,' can we knock the NSA the same way we stomped SOPA?
On 'The Day We Fight Back,' can we knock the NSA the same way we stomped SOPA?
Can the Internet do to mass surveillance what it did to the Stop Online Piracy Act?More >>
Can the Internet do to mass surveillance what it did to the Stop Online Piracy Act?
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Google's Olympic doodle posted in protest of Russia's anti-gay law
Google's Olympic doodle posted in protest of Russia's anti-gay law
Added to the Google.com home page yesterday, the latest Google doodle both celebrates the start of the Olympic games as well as defies the anti-homosexuality laws put in place by Putin's government.More >>
Added to the Google.com home page yesterday, the latest Google doodle both celebrates the start of the Olympic games as well as defies the anti-homosexuality laws put in place by Putin's government.More >>
Smartphone use for business at night may not be so smart
Smartphone use for business at night may not be so smart
As smartphones have become the must-have technology for millions of Americans, the opportunity to call, text or email is often just an arm's length away -- day or night.More >>
As smartphones have become the must-have technology for millions of Americans, the opportunity to call, text or email is often just an arm's length away -- day or night.More >>
Russia’s wiretapping 'SORM boxes' in Sochi make the NSA look like saints
Russia’s wiretapping 'SORM boxes' in Sochi make the NSA look like saints
Silly Americans. You thought the NSA was bad?More >>
Silly Americans. You thought the NSA was bad?
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Get these Super Bowl apps before your fingers are covered in nacho cheese
Get these Super Bowl apps before your fingers are covered in nacho cheese
If you still yourself itching to pull your phone out of your pocket, load it up with these second-screen apps to stay entertained if the Super Bowl gets out of hand.More >>
If you still yourself itching to pull your phone out of your pocket, load it up with these second-screen apps to stay entertained if the Super Bowl gets out of hand.More >>
Unlock hundreds of movies on Netflix with a simple browser extension
Unlock hundreds of movies on Netflix with a simple browser extension
You can easily trick Netflix into thinking you're in a different part of the world, and thereby gain access to hundreds of different movies that you wouldn't otherwise be able to see.More >>
You can easily trick Netflix into thinking you're in a different part of the world, and thereby gain access to hundreds of different movies that you wouldn't otherwise be able to see.More >>
Turn friends into roommates by building the ultimate Super Bowl entertainment system
Turn friends into roommates by building the ultimate Super Bowl entertainment system
This is a great time to update or upgrade a home-entertainment system. Prices are especially low this time of year, and there are many deals to be had.More >>
This is a great time to update or upgrade a home-entertainment system. Prices are especially low this time of year, and there are many deals to be had.More >>
Smartphone apps for diabetes: Do they really work?
Smartphone apps for diabetes: Do they really work?
Managing diabetes requires a great deal of time, memory and math skills. There are carbohydrates to count, medication doses to calculate and blood sugar levels to track.More >>
Managing diabetes requires a great deal of time, memory and math skills. There are carbohydrates to count, medication doses to calculate and blood sugar levels to track.More >>
Impress your friends and enrage your spouse with this Super Bowl TV buying guide
Impress your friends and enrage your spouse with this Super Bowl TV buying guide
Buying a new TV can be a confusing and expensive endeavour. Here are some tips to ensure you get the most bang for your buck!More >>
Buying a new TV can be a confusing and expensive endeavour. Here are some tips to ensure you get the most bang for your buck!
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Many parents learn online skills from their tech-savvy kids
Many parents learn online skills from their tech-savvy kids
The next time you're surfing the Web, you may need to thank your kids.More >>
The next time you're surfing the Web, you may need to thank your kids.More >>
Man shares his own wanted picture on Facebook, arrested shortly after
Man shares his own wanted picture on Facebook, arrested shortly after
A Pennsylvania man was arrested on Monday after sharing his own mug shot on his personal Facebook account along with a taunt directed at the Freeland Police Department.More >>
A Pennsylvania man was arrested on Monday after sharing his own mug shot on his personal Facebook account along with a taunt directed at the Freeland Police Department.
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Happy birthday, Mac! Remembering the original personal computer, 30 years later
Happy birthday, Mac! Remembering the original personal computer, 30 years later
Thirty years ago, home computers were clunky or too expensive. Apple's Macintosh helped change all of that.More >>
Thirty years ago, home computers were clunky or too expensive. Apple's Macintosh helped change all of that.
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Chrome browser bug can let malicious sites eavesdrop
Chrome browser bug can let malicious sites eavesdrop
A NY Times report revealed that a web developer has found a way to listen through a computer's mic – even when the user thinks it's off – by exploiting a vulnerability in Google's browser, Chrome.More >>
A NY Times report revealed that a web developer has found a way to listen through a computer's mic – even when the user thinks it's off – by exploiting a vulnerability in Google's browser, Chrome.
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NSA phone metadata collection illegal, ineffective
NSA phone metadata collection illegal, ineffective
Things keep looking worse for the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' telephone metadata, a program found this week to be illegal and ineffective by an independent government watchdog group.More >>
Things keep looking worse for the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' telephone metadata, a program found this week to be illegal and ineffective by an independent government watchdog group.
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Texting while walking a dangerous combination
Texting while walking a dangerous combination
There's more evidence that texting while walking can be risky business.More >>
There's more evidence that texting while walking can be risky business.More >>
Season Shot lets you spice up your dinner with a shotgun
Season Shot lets you spice up your dinner with a shotgun
Here's word of another brilliant ammo innovation: shells filled with herbs and spices.More >>
Here's word of another brilliant ammo innovation: shells filled with herbs and spices.More >>
Ears on with Beats Music, the Spotify contender you shouldn't press skip on
Ears on with Beats Music, the Spotify contender you shouldn't press skip on
Beats Music is a streaming music service that may not be all that different than it's competition, but it sure feels like it is.More >>
Beats Music is a streaming music service that may not be all that different than it's competition, but it sure feels like it is.More >>
Space junk: Japan to use 'magnetic net' to clean up floating debris
Space junk: Japan to use 'magnetic net' to clean up floating debris
When you gaze up at the night sky and marvel at the wondrous sight of all those sparkling stars and faraway planets, it's hard to imagine that's there's also a load of crap floating about up there. Our crap.More >>
When you gaze up at the night sky and marvel at the wondrous sight of all those sparkling stars and faraway planets, it's hard to imagine that's there's also a load of crap floating about up there. Our crap.
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NSA collected 200 million text messages every day, called it a 'goldmine'
NSA collected 200 million text messages every day, called it a 'goldmine'
The Guardian and the UK's Channel 4 News report that U.S. spies have indiscriminately collected nearly 200 million text messages a day from people around the world.More >>
The Guardian and the UK's Channel 4 News report that U.S. spies have indiscriminately collected nearly 200 million text messages a day from people around the world.More >>
Ultra HD streaming explained
Ultra HD streaming explained
Ultra HD, which offers four times the resolution of 1080p HD, is the future of television. But how are you going to get 4K content to your brand new set?More >>
Ultra HD, which offers four times the resolution of 1080p HD, is the future of television. But how are you going to get 4K content to your brand new set?More >>
Naughty America makes a bawdy gamble on Ultra HD porn
Naughty America makes a bawdy gamble on Ultra HD porn
House of Cards, Breaking Bad, and porn. What do they all have in common? No, it's not your late night viewing lineup. Rather, all of the above will soon be shown in dazzling Ultra HD resolution.More >>
House of Cards, Breaking Bad, and porn. What do they all have in common? No, it's not your late night viewing lineup. Rather, all of the above will soon be shown in dazzling Ultra HD resolution.
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Florida man shot, killed in movie theater because he was texting
Florida man shot, killed in movie theater because he was texting
A 43-year-old Florida man named Chad Oulsonwas killed by 71-year-old Curtis Reeves in a movie theater during a showing of Lone Survivor after the two men got into an argument over texting.More >>
A 43-year-old Florida man named Chad Oulsonwas killed by 71-year-old Curtis Reeves in a movie theater during a showing of Lone Survivor after the two men got into an argument over texting.
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Was Target the tip of the iceberg for holiday cyberattacks?
Was Target the tip of the iceberg for holiday cyberattacks?
In the weeks following Thanksgiving, online retailer Target suffered a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of up to 110 million of its customers.More >>
In the weeks following Thanksgiving, online retailer Target suffered a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of up to 110 million of its customers; in recent days, Neiman Marcus has confirmed that its databases have also been hacked.
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Are you ready for this Jelly? A look at Biz Stone's new social Q&A app
Are you ready for this Jelly? A look at Biz Stone's new social Q&A app
One of the founders of Twitter has created a new app. Is it worth your time to download it?More >>
One of the founders of Twitter has created a new app. Is it worth your time to download it?More >>
Acquaintances in social networks may find themselves 'replaced'
Acquaintances in social networks may find themselves 'replaced'
Although social networking sites let users keep in touch with a wide group of acquaintances, new research shows that people still put most of their efforts into communicating with a small group of friends.
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Although social networking sites let users keep in touch with a wide group of acquaintances, new research shows that people still put most of their efforts into communicating with a small group of friends or family members.More >>
20 percent of seventh graders have 'sexted'
20 percent of seventh graders have 'sexted'
More than 20 percent of at-risk seventh graders have "sexted" and those middle schoolers were much more likely to also have engaged in some type of sexual behavior, a new study finds.More >>
More than 20 percent of at-risk seventh graders have "sexted" and those middle schoolers were much more likely to also have engaged in some type of sexual behavior, a new study finds.More >>
Ice cream truck replaces jingling music with text messages
Ice cream truck replaces jingling music with text messages
Residents of a Swedish town have complained so much about the loud music playing on the speaker of the local ice cream truck that the company plans to silence the jingles in favor of silent text messages.More >>
Residents of a Swedish town have complained so much about the loud music playing on the speaker of the local ice cream truck that the company plans to silence the jingles in favor of silent text messages.
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See how Twitter said 'Happy New Year' around the world
See how Twitter said 'Happy New Year' around the world
Did you wish your Twitter followers a happy New Year? Plenty of Twitter users did as 2014 began, according to an interactive map created by Twitter.More >>
Did you wish your Twitter followers a happy New Year? Plenty of Twitter users did as 2014 began, according to an interactive map created by Twitter.More >>
6 essential home hacks for a hassle-free holiday
6 essential home hacks for a hassle-free holiday
Christmas is nigh! That said, we have a few tips to make the season a little more hassle free.More >>
Christmas is nigh! That said, we have a few tips to make the season a little more hassle free.
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Prankster's 'cell phone crashing' video turns into YouTube hit
Prankster's 'cell phone crashing' video turns into YouTube hit
Here's something amusing to take you into the weekend.More >>
Here's something amusing to take you into the weekend.More >>
Recently shopped at Target? Your credit card information may be compromised
Recently shopped at Target? Your credit card information may be compromised
Retail giant Target and federal authorities are currently looking into a security breach that potentially put millions of customer's credit card and debit card numbers at risk.More >>
Retail giant Target and federal authorities are currently looking into a security breach that potentially put millions of customer's credit card and debit card numbers at risk.More >>
Tech gifts for people you don't like
Tech gifts for people you don't like
If you're feeling passive-aggressive and would rather give a gift that says "I don't really like you" rather than actually blurting it out after one too many brandy-spiked eggnogs, let these godawful gadgets do the talking.More >>
If you're feeling passive-aggressive and would rather give a gift that says "I don't really like you" rather than actually blurting it out after one too many brandy-spiked eggnogs, let these godawful gadgets do the talking.More >>
5 things you need to know about the historic ruling against NSA surveillance
5 things you need to know about the historic ruling against NSA surveillance
A federal judge ruled that the National Security Agency's bulk collection of phone call data in the US is likely unconstitutional – and that's a big deal.More >>
A federal judge ruled that the National Security Agency's bulk collection of phone call data in the US is likely unconstitutional – and that's a big deal.More >>
Blues Brothers car chase scene recreated in awesome Lego video
Blues Brothers car chase scene recreated in awesome Lego video
The Blues Brothers may not be a car movie, but it does have some of the best car chases ever filmed. Now there is a new way to watch it, because someone has managed to completely recreate it using nothing but Lego.More >>
The Blues Brothers may not be a car movie, but it does have some of the best car chases ever filmed. Now there is a new way to watch it, because someone has managed to completely recreate it using nothing but Lego.More >>
Autonomous robotic security guards may be headed out into the streets
Autonomous robotic security guards may be headed out into the streets
Knightscope is developing a new type of crime-detection robot that could help police departments by using predictive algorithms to determine where crime will occur.More >>
Knightscope is developing a new type of crime-detection robot that could help police departments by using predictive algorithms to determine where crime will occur.
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Celebrity deaths and birthdays top the most popular tweets of 2013
Celebrity deaths and birthdays top the most popular tweets of 2013
The year 2013 has been huge for Twitter, especially for celebrity news.More >>
The year 2013 has been huge for Twitter, especially for celebrity news.
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NSA uses Google Web browser cookies for targeted hacks, leaked documents reveal
NSA uses Google Web browser cookies for targeted hacks, leaked documents reveal
Think all of those advertising cookies installed on your browser are being used by the government to track people and hack into their computers? You're not paranoid – you're right.More >>
Think all of those advertising cookies installed on your browser are being used by the government to track people and hack into their computers? You're not paranoid – you're right.
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Knicket plans to make searching for new apps much easier
Knicket plans to make searching for new apps much easier
Wading through around a million apps to find the best one for you can be a time consuming business, and even though both Google Play and the iTunes App Store's search features have improved, they're still not perfect.More >>
Wading through around a million apps to find the best one for you can be a time consuming business, and even though both Google Play and the iTunes App Store's search features have improved, they're still not perfect.
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Reddit community helps Houston woman find her lost dog
Reddit community helps Houston woman find her lost dog
Losing a pet can be a harrowing experience. One woman turned to the Internet to help find her beloved pooch.More >>
Losing a pet can be a harrowing experience. One woman turned to the Internet to help find her beloved pooch.More >>
Haveibeenpwned.com lets you check if you’ve been pwned by hackers
Haveibeenpwned.com lets you check if you’ve been pwned by hackers
Significant data leaks aren't exactly uncommon these days. But how do you know if hackers have gotten ahold of your passwords and data?More >>
Significant data leaks aren't exactly uncommon these days. But how do you know if hackers have gotten ahold of your passwords and data?More >>
Hackers stole 2M Facebook, Twitter and Google passwords
Hackers stole 2M Facebook, Twitter and Google passwords
"Criminal botnet" sounds like something from a forgotten sci-fi serial from the 1970s, but turns out they're real, and they'll steal your passwords.More >>
"Criminal botnet" sounds like something from a forgotten sci-fi serial from the 1970s, but turns out they're real, and they'll steal your passwords.More >>
And this holiday season's hottest gifts are...
And this holiday season's hottest gifts are...
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. But what are we shopping for? Google knows!More >>
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. But what are we shopping for? Google knows!
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Australian eagle steals video camera, poses for selfie
Australian eagle steals video camera, poses for selfie
Wildlife rangers in Australia set up a motion-sensor camera alongside a river in the hope of capturing footage of crocodiles. They certainly didn't expect this.More >>
Wildlife rangers in Australia set up a motion-sensor camera alongside a river in the hope of capturing footage of crocodiles. They certainly didn't expect this.More >>
How NORAD got into the Santa-tracking business
How NORAD got into the Santa-tracking business
As it's been doing every year since 1955, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, will be tracking Santa's progress on Christmas Eve.More >>
As it's been doing every year since 1955, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, will be tracking Santa's progress on Christmas Eve as he makes his way around the world delivering gifts, eating mince pies, and knocking back copious amounts of sherry.More >>
Here's how to not get cyber screwed on Cyber Monday
Here's how to not get cyber screwed on Cyber Monday
‘Tis the seasons for getting monster deals online. But just because Cyber Monday lacks the threat of being trampled to death by a hoard of penny pinchers doesn't mean you're safe.More >>
‘Tis the seasons for getting monster deals online. But just because Cyber Monday lacks the threat of being trampled to death by a hoard of penny pinchers doesn't mean you're safe.
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NSA spies on porn habits
NSA spies on porn habits
What's the one online activity that most people don't want anyone to know about? Porn watching habits, of course.More >>
What's the one online activity that most people don't want anyone to know about? Porn watching habits, of course.
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Get your guests' faces out of their phones this Thanksgiving
Get your guests' faces out of their phones this Thanksgiving
The upcoming holiday is not just about the parades, football games, or all the turkey you can eat. It's about spending time with friends and loved ones and having fun, in real life rather than on the Web.More >>
The upcoming holiday is not just about the parades, football games, or all the turkey you can eat. It's about spending time with friends and loved ones and having fun, in real life rather than on the Web.
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Look awesome in every picture with this pro photographer's secret trick
Look awesome in every picture with this pro photographer's secret trick
Most of us don't like being in front of the camera because the self-conscious side of us says we're not attractive enough to be in photos.More >>
Most of us don't like being in front of the camera because the self-conscious side of us says we're not attractive enough to be in photos. Well, portrait photographer Peter Hurley tells us that we are all beautiful people but the secret to looking really photogenic is through something he dubbed the "Squinch."
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The Moto G will make you shred your phone contract and never look back
The Moto G will make you shred your phone contract and never look back
What happens when a phone is both cheap and a bargain? Is that even possible, or would such a device cause the seas to boil and the sky to fall in?More >>
What happens when a phone is both cheap and a bargain? Is that even possible, or would such a device cause the seas to boil and the sky to fall in?More >>
Say hello to landline video calls! The U.S. plans to upgrade its phone network
Say hello to landline video calls! The U.S. plans to upgrade its phone network
Finally, the U.S. landline telephone system is likely to join the 21st century.More >>
Finally, the U.S. landline telephone system is likely to join the 21st century. Tom Wheeler, the Federal Communications Commission's chairman, announced plans to begin transitioning the nation's copper-based landline network to a digital one similar to Internet phone services, like Skype or Vonage.
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'Selfie' is Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries
'Selfie' is Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries
Oxford Dictionaries' has chosen as its international Word of the Year 2013…..(drum roll, please)…..selfie!More >>
Oxford Dictionaries' has chosen as its international Word of the Year 2013…..(drum roll, please)…..selfie!
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Bedroom TV, video games linked to less sleep in boys with autism
Bedroom TV, video games linked to less sleep in boys with autism
Exposure to television and video games could play a role in the sleep problems of children with autism, new research suggests.More >>
Exposure to television and video games could play a role in the sleep problems of children with autism, new research suggests.More >>
Text message from your heart doc: 'Take your medicine'
Text message from your heart doc: 'Take your medicine'
In the future, better care for heart patients may be just a text message away.More >>
In the future, better care for heart patients may be just a text message away.More >>
U.S. government feasting on double the Google user data in the last three years
U.S. government feasting on double the Google user data in the last three years
As powerful and far-reaching as Google is, they still must submit to the U.S. government whenever Uncle Sam demands that the firm hand over user data.
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As powerful and far-reaching as Google is, they still must submit to the U.S. government whenever Uncle Sam demands that the firm hand over user data. What's troubling is that government requests for user data have soared, doubling in the past three years.
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Motorola's Moto G is a $180 Android smartphone with a mission
Motorola's Moto G is a $180 Android smartphone with a mission
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Motorola has announced the Moto G, a more affordable version of the popular Moto X, which will also be sold worldwide instead of being restricted to America.
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Amazon to offer Sunday deliveries after striking deal with USPS
Amazon to offer Sunday deliveries after striking deal with USPS
Amazon has struck a deal with the US Postal Service that'll see its customers taking delivery of packages on Sundays.More >>
Amazon has struck a deal with the US Postal Service that'll see its customers taking delivery of packages on Sundays.
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Smarten up your dumb house with Z-Wave Automation
Smarten up your dumb house with Z-Wave Automation
If you're even moderately interested in DIY home automation, you've likely run across the name "Z-Wave" at some point.More >>
If you're even moderately interested in DIY home automation, you've likely run across the name "Z-Wave" at some point.
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The latest site stealing teens from Facebook is... YouTube
The latest site stealing teens from Facebook is... YouTube
The relationship status between teen Internet users and Facebook is perennially set to "it's complicated," and we've known that for a while now.More >>
The relationship status between teen Internet users and Facebook is perennially set to "it's complicated," and we've known that for a while now.More >>
Is texting helping or hurting your relationship?
Is texting helping or hurting your relationship?
Texting your boyfriend to say you're running late is one thing. Trying to win an argument via text is quite another.More >>
Texting your boyfriend to say you're running late is one thing. Trying to win an argument via text is quite another.More >>
Blockbuster to shutter remaining stores, kill off movie-by-mail program
Blockbuster to shutter remaining stores, kill off movie-by-mail program
After several years of decline, parent company Dish Network has decided to call it quits on maintaining Blockbuster's physical presence.More >>
After several years of decline, parent company Dish Network has decided to call it quits on maintaining Blockbuster's physical presence.
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UK retail giant to use face-scanning tech to target customers with tailored ads
UK retail giant to use face-scanning tech to target customers with tailored ads
Brits filling up their motors at gas stations run by supermarket giant Tesco will soon be subjected to tailored ads generated by face-scanning technology installed beside the cash registers.More >>
Brits filling up their motors at gas stations run by supermarket giant Tesco will soon be subjected to tailored ads generated by face-scanning technology installed beside the cash registers.
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World's biggest dinosaur takes first steps in 94 million years - digitally, that is
World's biggest dinosaur takes first steps in 94 million years - digitally, that is
When a group of scientists claimed the size of the world's biggest dinosaur must have been exaggerated, a research team at the UK's Manchester University decided to look at the matter more closely.More >>
When a group of scientists claimed the size of the world's biggest dinosaur must have been exaggerated as such a huge creature would never have been able to walk, a research team at the UK's Manchester University decided to look at the matter more closely.More >>
Dark side of 'chat rooms' for troubled teens: Talk of self-harm
Dark side of 'chat rooms' for troubled teens: Talk of self-harm
While social media can help vulnerable teenagers seeking support, Internet use can do more harm than good for young people at risk of self-harm or suicide.More >>
While social media can help vulnerable teenagers seeking support, Internet use can do more harm than good for young people at risk of self-harm or suicide.More >>
FAA's new rules let you use gadgets during takeoff and landing
FAA's new rules let you use gadgets during takeoff and landing
The days of being forced to turn off your gadgets before takeoff and landing will soon be a thing of the past.
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The days of being forced to turn off your gadgets before takeoff and landing will soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced today that it will allow airlines to permit the use of most portable electronic devices during all portions of flights.
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Facebook knows when you're going to get dumped
Facebook knows when you're going to get dumped
If you want to know if your love life is on track without having to explicitly ask your partner, apparently you can turn to Facebook.
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If you want to know if your love life is on track without having to explicitly ask your partner, apparently you can turn to Facebook. A new study uncovered a frighteningly accurate approach at using Facebook friendships to gauge how connected you and your significant other are.More >>
4 of 5 college students text while driving
4 of 5 college students text while driving
Despite efforts to stop drivers from texting behind the wheel, new research revealed that four of five college students have used their cell phones to send or receive text messages while driving.More >>
Despite efforts to stop drivers from texting behind the wheel, new research revealed that four of five college students have used their cell phones to send or receive text messages while driving.More >>
Wait, there are four iPads now? Here's how to figure out which is for you
Wait, there are four iPads now? Here's how to figure out which is for you
A potential iPad buyer now has four models to choose from, which muddies the water: Which one is for you?More >>
A potential iPad buyer now has four models to choose from, which muddies the water: Which one is for you?More >>
Being web-savvy tied to better health in seniors
Being web-savvy tied to better health in seniors
Older men and women who use the Internet frequently are more likely to have a lifestyle that includes many cancer-preventive behaviors, according to a new study.More >>
Older men and women who use the Internet frequently are more likely to have a lifestyle that includes many cancer-preventive behaviors, according to a new study.More >>
Apple launches slimmer, faster, and better looking new iPad Air
Apple launches slimmer, faster, and better looking new iPad Air
The iPad has been in need of an overhaul, given that the iPad 4 was a very light refresh over its predecessor, the iPad 3. Simply put, Apple has delivered here.More >>
The iPad has been in need of an overhaul, given that the iPad 4 was a very light refresh over its predecessor, the iPad 3. Simply put, Apple has delivered here.
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Social networking sites may help smokers kick the habit
Social networking sites may help smokers kick the habit
Smokers who turn to social networking sites focused on quitting smoking form strong supportive bonds with their like-minded peers, a new study reveals.
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Smokers who turn to social networking sites focused on quitting smoking form strong supportive bonds with their like-minded peers, a new study reveals. And these cyber-connections boost the odds they'll kick their habit.More >>
Too much texting may leave college kids sleepy
Too much texting may leave college kids sleepy
College students in search of a good night's sleep may want to put some distance between their pillow and their cell phone.More >>
College students in search of a good night's sleep may want to put some distance between their pillow and their cell phone, new research suggests.More >>
Teens now have the option to post publicly on Facebook
Teens now have the option to post publicly on Facebook
Facebook just made a decision that will likely be a cause of consternation at PTAs all over: The social network now allows teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 to post publicly.More >>
Facebook just made a decision that will likely be a cause of consternation at PTAs all over: The social network now allows teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 to post publicly.
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8.1 reasons to upgrade to Windows 8.1
8.1 reasons to upgrade to Windows 8.1
If you're one of the embittered millions who responded to the launch of Windows 8 with furrowed brows and vitriolic online screeds, you can finally relax. The first major update – Windows 8.1 – is here.More >>
If you're one of the embittered millions who responded to the launch of Windows 8 with furrowed brows and vitriolic online screeds, you can finally relax. The first major update – Windows 8.1 – is here.More >>
Expectations of privacy are lower online and you should know this by now
Expectations of privacy are lower online and you should know this by now
You would think that, by now, tech savvy people would have some idea of how the Web works.More >>
You would think that, by now, tech savvy people would have some idea of how the Web works. I'm talking about the simple act of posting content to a public-facing website, and the fact that doing so allows other people to see it, quote it, or link to it.More >>
Use the Internet to tell Congress how you really feel
Use the Internet to tell Congress how you really feel
It's been days since the government shutdown began, and people are starting to get angry about it. Here are ways the Internet is making it easier for you to tell the government how you feel about this mess.More >>
It's been more than 10 days since the government shutdown began, and people are starting to get angry about it. Here are ways the Internet is making it easier for you to tell the government how you really feel about this mess.More >>
BeLuvv Guardian is a LoJack-like system for tracking small kids
BeLuvv Guardian is a LoJack-like system for tracking small kids
The Guardian is a small, tracking device that's designed to be worn by a child as a bracelet or necklace.
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The Guardian is a small, tracking device to be worn by a child as a bracelet or necklace. When combined with a mobile application, the radio chip communicates with the parent's mobile device and can send an alert when the child has traveled too far away.
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Love your city? Want free stuff? Here's how to become a Google City Expert
Love your city? Want free stuff? Here's how to become a Google City Expert
Google is running a new program that gives certain users access to special events in exchange for their opinions. It's called Google City Expert. And it's cool.More >>
Google is running a new program that gives certain users access to special events in exchange for their opinions. It's called Google City Expert. And it's cool.More >>
5 creepy things you might not know Facebook is doing
5 creepy things you might not know Facebook is doing
Make no mistake, Facebook has always been creepy. Of course it's all gotten progressively creepier – and here are a few things to prove it.More >>
Make no mistake, Facebook has always been creepy. Of course it's all gotten progressively creepier – and here are a few things to prove it.More >>
I let algorithms tell me what to do for a day, and this is what happened
I let algorithms tell me what to do for a day, and this is what happened
Algorithms have mastered a lot in life. You can now find a recommendation engine for everything: what to eat, wear, read, give as a gift, where to shop, travel, etc. So what would life be like if we actually listened?More >>
Algorithms have mastered a lot in life. You can now find a recommendation engine for everything: what to eat, wear, read, give as a gift, where to shop, travel, etc. So what would life be like if we actually listened?More >>
Some computer glitches in health insurance rollout
Some computer glitches in health insurance rollout
Health insurance exchanges from Florida to Hawaii got off to a rough start Tuesday as many consumers encountered long delays and computer system snafus.More >>
Health insurance exchanges from Florida to Hawaii got off to a rough start Tuesday as many consumers encountered long delays and computer system snafus.More >>
First brain-controlled bionic leg could help millions of amputees
First brain-controlled bionic leg could help millions of amputees
While researchers and engineers have been busy over the years working on brain-controlled bionic arms and hands, legs have been somewhat left behind. Until now, that is.More >>
While researchers and engineers have been busy over the years working on brain-controlled bionic arms and hands, legs have been somewhat left behind. Until now, that is.More >>
7 hidden features in iOS 7
7 hidden features in iOS 7
It's been out for more than a week, but we're still finding and noticing little things about iOS 7. We've already listed some of the major problems and major tips we have, and reviewed the OS, but there's always more.More >>
It's been out for more than a week, but we're still finding and noticing little things about iOS 7. We've already listed some of the major problems and major tips we have, and reviewed the OS, but there's always more.
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10 problems with iOS7, and how to fix them
10 problems with iOS7, and how to fix them
Every new operating system has its issues and Apple's iOS 7 is certainly no exception. It's time to review some common iOS 7 problems and, where possible, identify solutions.More >>
Every new operating system has its issues and Apple's iOS 7 is certainly no exception. It's time to review some common iOS 7 problems and, where possible, identify solutions. More >>
You can now Shazam yourself to disaster preparedness
You can now Shazam yourself to disaster preparedness
It used to be that those terrifying, show-interrupting, static-filled TV announcements were how we learned about an impending disaster – a flash flood, high wind, area forest fires.
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It used to be that those terrifying, show-interrupting, static-filled TV announcements were how we learned about an impending disaster – a flash flood, high wind, area forest fires. Now, iPhone alerts and Twitter handles deliver more of the same – but there's a new app that wants to keep you prepared.More >>
Distracted driving: New York to introduce 'text stops' along state highways
Distracted driving: New York to introduce 'text stops' along state highways
image courtesy of the Office of Andrew Cuomo
49 percent of adult drivers text while driving – that’s a lot of people at some point during their journey taking their eyes off the road to tap out a message on a tiny keyboard while in control of a fast-moving two-ton hunk of metal.More >>
49 percent of adult drivers text while driving – that’s a lot of people at some point during their journey taking their eyes off the road to tap out a message on a tiny keyboard while in control of a fast-moving two-ton hunk of metal.
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Helpful tips and tricks for iOS 7
Helpful tips and tricks for iOS 7
Assuming you've already figured out how to upgrade to iOS 7 and it's running on your device right now, you might be interested in unlocking some of the less obvious features and getting to grips with some iOS 7 tips.More >>
Assuming you've already figured out how to upgrade to iOS 7 and it's running on your device right now, you might be interested in unlocking some of the less obvious features and getting to grips with some iOS 7 tips.
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China detains teen for going viral
China detains teen for going viral
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China recently tightened restrictions on people who use the Internet, and introduced penalties for bloggers whose dissident or illegal posts go viral. And already, one teenager is paying the price.More >>
China recently tightened restrictions on people who use the Internet, and introduced penalties for bloggers whose dissident or illegal posts go viral. And already, one teenager is paying the price.
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7 things we love about iOS 7 (and 7 things we hate)
7 things we love about iOS 7 (and 7 things we hate)
Apple's iOS 7 is the most ambitious change to its iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Apple TV operating system that we've ever seen. The new update brings a complete visual overhaul and a number of updated and upgraded features.
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Apple's iOS 7 is the most ambitious change to its iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Apple TV operating system that we've ever seen. The new update brings a complete visual overhaul and a number of updated and upgraded features.More >>
Crossing a line? California school district hires company to watch student's social media
Crossing a line? California school district hires company to watch student's social media
The Internet is full of nightmares for parents and educators. But does that make it appropriate for a school district to hire professional social media snoops to digitally tail their students' moves online?More >>
The Internet is full of nightmares for parents and educators worried about safety. But does that make it appropriate for a school district to hire professional social media snoops to digitally tail their students' moves online?
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Anger spreads like the plague on social media
Anger spreads like the plague on social media
If you want to get retweeted, sound like an angry crank. That's the lesson of a newly released study, which investigated how messages containing different emotions spread on social networks.More >>
If you want to get retweeted, sound like an angry crank. That's the lesson of a newly released study, which investigated how messages containing different emotions spread on social networks.More >>
Teens' antisocial texts may foretell bad behavior
Teens' antisocial texts may foretell bad behavior
Teens who text about bad behaviors such as drug use or fighting are more likely to actually engage in those behaviors as well, a new study finds.More >>
Teens who text about bad behaviors such as drug use or fighting are more likely to actually engage in those behaviors as well, a new study finds.More >>
New Harry Potter-themed movies and video games are on the way
New Harry Potter-themed movies and video games are on the way
Warner Bros. Pictures / Jaap Buitendijk
It's a good day for Harry Potter fans – not to mention Warner Bros. stock holders. WB Entertainment announced via a press release that a new series based on the Harry Potter universe is on the way.More >>
It's a good day for Harry Potter fans – not to mention Warner Bros. stock holders. WB Entertainment announced via a press release that a new series based on the Harry Potter universe is on the way.
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Halo's Cortana set to take on Siri
Halo's Cortana set to take on Siri
If you're a big fan of that purpley-blue holographic girl in Halo, you may like what Microsoft is cooking up.We're talking about a virtual personal assistant along the lines of Siri and Google Now.More >>
If you're a big fan of that purpley-blue holographic girl in Halo, you may like what Microsoft is cooking up.We're talking about a virtual personal assistant along the lines of Siri and Google Now.
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Eight-foot robot from 1950s fetches more than $27,000 at auction
Eight-foot robot from 1950s fetches more than $27,000 at auction
While Cygan may be one of the junkiest robots you ever set eyes on, it's worth remembering that when it was unveiled way back in the 1950s it was considered to be nothing short of extraordinary.More >>
While Cygan may be one of the junkiest robots you ever set eyes on, it's worth remembering that when it was unveiled way back in the 1950s it was considered to be nothing short of extraordinary.
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Don't live in NYC? Visit the 9/11 Memorial through Google Street View
Don't live in NYC? Visit the 9/11 Memorial through Google Street View
Today is a day for reflection. Twelve years ago, the world changed in an instant when a cabal of terrorists murdered thousands of Americans, and destroyed the World Trade Center towers.More >>
Today is a day for reflection. Twelve years ago, the world changed in an instant when a cabal of terrorists murdered thousands of Americans, and destroyed the World Trade Center towers.More >>
Apple announces the iPhone 5S with Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and world's first 64-bit processor
Apple announces the iPhone 5S with Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and world's first 64-bit processor
At a special media event held on its Cupertino, California campus, Apple has announced the iPhone 5S, after CEO Tim Cook called it, “The most forward thinking phone we’ve ever created.”More >>
At a special media event held on its Cupertino, California campus, Apple has announced the iPhone 5S, after CEO Tim Cook called it, “The most forward thinking phone we’ve ever created.”More >>
The C is for 'Cheap-ish': iPhone 5C starts at $100
The C is for 'Cheap-ish': iPhone 5C starts at $100
Revealed today, the brand new iPhone 5C looks almost identical to the iPhone 5S. Basically, it’s a gussied up, more affordable version of last year’s iPhone 5.More >>
Revealed today, the brand new iPhone 5C looks almost identical to the iPhone 5S. Basically, it’s a gussied up, more affordable version of last year’s iPhone 5.More >>
How socially engaged is your favorite NFL team?
How socially engaged is your favorite NFL team?
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The days are shorter, groceries stores are stocked with Halloween candy, and kids are going back to school. For many Americans, this all means one thing: Football has begun.More >>
The days are shorter, groceries stores are stocked with Halloween candy, and kids are going back to school. For many Americans, this all means one thing: Football has begun.More >>
NSA has cracked encryption protecting your bank account, Gmail, and smartphone
NSA has cracked encryption protecting your bank account, Gmail, and smartphone
Encryption techniques used by online banks, email providers, and other sensitive Internet services to keep your personal data private and secure are no match for the National Security Agency.More >>
Encryption techniques used by online banks, email providers, and many other sensitive Internet services to keep your personal data private and secure are no match for the National Security Agency and British surveillance authorities.More >>
Friends' online photos may sway teens' behavior
Friends' online photos may sway teens' behavior
When it comes to photos of risky behavior posted on friends' social networking sites, it seems that what teenagers see, teenagers do, new research shows.More >>
When it comes to photos of risky behavior posted on friends' social networking sites, it seems that what teenagers see, teenagers do, new research shows.More >>
Video game may erase effects of aging on the brain
Video game may erase effects of aging on the brain
A specially designed video game may help sharpen mental skills that fade with age, a new study shows.More >>
A specially designed video game may help sharpen mental skills that fade with age, a new study shows.More >>
Amazon announces Kindle Matchbook, upgrades Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon announces Kindle Matchbook, upgrades Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon introduced a new version of its ebook reader, Kindle Paperwhite, and a new program called Kindle Matchbook.More >>
Amazon introduced a new version of its ebook reader, Kindle Paperwhite, and a new program called Kindle Matchbook which allows customers the option to buy the Kindle edition of print books they have purchased new from Amazon.More >>
What is the Syrian Electronic Army?
What is the Syrian Electronic Army?
The New York Times website and Twitter.com came under heavy cyberattack from a hacker group called the Syrian Electronic Army. The group has waged repeated attacks against Web properties of Western media organizations.More >>
The New York Times website and Twitter.com came under heavy cyberattack from a hacker group called the Syrian Electronic Army. Also known as SEA, the group has waged repeated attacks against Web properties of Western media organizations over the past year.More >>
The company you're keeping on Facebook could affect your credit score
The company you're keeping on Facebook could affect your credit score
There are a number of valid reasons why you need to keep watch of the people you add and keep on Facebook. More lending outlets are turning to checking social connections online to evaluate people's loan eligibility.More >>
There are a number of valid reasons why you need to keep watch of the people you add and keep on Facebook. More lending outlets are turning to checking social connections online to evaluate people's loan eligibility.More >>
The U.S. government pried into 16,000 Facebook accounts ... this year alone
The U.S. government pried into 16,000 Facebook accounts ... this year alone
For the first time ever, Facebook released a transparency report that outlines the number of government requests for user data the social network has received, and how often it complies with those requests.More >>
For the first time ever, Facebook released a transparency report that outlines the number of government requests for user data the social network has received, and how often it complies with those requests.More >>
8 expert tips for amateurs on how to take professional-looking wedding photos
8 expert tips for amateurs on how to take professional-looking wedding photos
Your friends have invited you to their destination wedding in Hawaii – awesome! But what if you have never shot an event professionally before, let alone a wedding?More >>
Your friends have invited you to their destination wedding in Hawaii – awesome! To help them save some money and in lieu of a gift, they have asked you to photograph the event (after all, weddings can be expensive, duh). But what if you have never shot an event professionally before, let alone a wedding?More >>
Some video games may boost brain's flexibility
Some video games may boost brain's flexibility
Playing certain types of video games can boost a person's flexible thinking skills, according to a new study.More >>
Playing certain types of video games can boost a person's flexible thinking skills, according to a new study.More >>
Tweeting for rides? Here's how to digitally find a driver without getting kidnapped
Tweeting for rides? Here's how to digitally find a driver without getting kidnapped
The social Web has changed a lot of things – apparently, according to a new NPR report, how we get around. It's official: Hitch-hiking has gone digital.More >>
The social Web has changed a lot of things – apparently, according to a new NPR report, how we get around. The story says that teenagers are using Twitter to snag rides. It's official: Hitch-hiking has gone digital.More >>
Steve Ballmer stepping down as Microsoft CEO within the next 12 months
Steve Ballmer stepping down as Microsoft CEO within the next 12 months
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has officially announced plans to retire within the next 12 months. More >>
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has officially announced plans to retire within the next 12 months. The news comes as a shock to many of us, as Microsoft is just getting over the honey moon stage of Windows 8, about to release Windows 8.1, and settling in as a "devices and services" company.More >>

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