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10:30 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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The Moto X Style vs. the latest flagship Android smartphones
Motorola is stepping up its phone game with the Moto X Style (called Moto X Pure Edition in the U.S.).The third-generation Moto X has improvements across the board: bigger and higher resolution displa...
10:22 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Report: New Apple TV set to be announced in September
Apple will announce a new version of its Apple TV streaming box this September, during the same event it typically announces new iPhones, according to a Buzzfeed report that cited an anonymous source ...
10:14 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Report: Google is delivering next-generation Glass to businesses
Don't call it a Google Glass comeback... yet.Google has been quietly delivering its new generation of Glass to a variety of businesses, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The new enterp...
06:51 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Facebook unveils more details about solar-powered drone Aquila
Facebook's ambitious drone plans just got a little more real.The social network on Thursday revealed more details about Aquila, the airplane-sized solar-powered drone first teased at this year's F8 co...
06:30 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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How to limit the information you share with apps via 'Log in with Facebook'
Ever sign into apps like Airbnb or Candy Crush via the blue "Log in with Facebook" button? It's an easy alternative to the tedium of creating an account by typing in a userID and password, and since y...
06:30 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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How to limit the data you're giving apps when you log in with Facebook
Ever sign into apps like Airbnb or Candy Crush via the blue "Log in with Facebook" button? It's an easy alternative to the tedium of creating an account by typing in a userID and password, and since y...
06:02 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Trouble waking up? This ejector bed should fix that
If you're one of the 7 billion people in this world, you probably have trouble waking up in the morning. An impetuous inventor from the UK has just solved this problem.YouTuber Colin Furze built what ...
05:47 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Microsoft Office apps built for touch come to Windows 10
For some Windows users, it's starting to feel like Christmas in July, and Microsoft is Santa.Just a day after the general release of Windows 10, the company has just released Office Mobile — tou...
05:07 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Amazon Dash is here: Push button, get stuff
When Amazon announced a push-to-order Dash Button earlier this year, everyone thought it was an April Fool's Joke. But now the company has put its first batch of Amazon Dash Buttons up for sale, allow...
03:09 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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U.S. military developing a non-lethal 130-decibel gun to scare off enemies
The U.S. military is reportedly working on a gun that creates an enormously loud sound when it's fired but doesn't shoot any bullets.According to a Defense One report, the Pentagon's Joint Non-Lethal...
03:09 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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U.S. military developing a gun as loud as a fighter jet taking off, but won't shoot
The U.S. military is reportedly working on a gun that creates an extremely loud sound when fired, but doesn't shoot any bullets.The Pentagon's Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program is working on a non-leth...
02:57 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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What Windows 7 users need to know about updating to Windows 10
It's such a cliché, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Or in this case, if Windows 7 still works perfectly fine, why update it to Windows 10?If your PC is still running Windows 7, you may be wo...
02:54 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Samsung to 'adjust' Galaxy S6 prices following profit drop
Samsung's quarterly results are in, and the results, especially for the company's mobile division, are not goodSamsung's revenue in the second quarter of 2015 was 48.54 trillion won ($41.7 billion), w...
02:09 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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IBM Watson wants to give you health advice from your local CVS
IBM's ultra-smart super-computer, Watson, seems to be everywhere these days. From helping robots understand Chinese to offering cooking advice and protecting the world from offensive and ineffectual e...
12:18 pm GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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New security flaw can render an Android device useless
Days after a security flaw in Android's media playback system Stagefright was publicly revealed, threatening nearly a billion Android devices, another wide-reaching security flaw could be used to make...
08:06 am GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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What is reactive programming?
In this episode of Ask A Dev, web dev Braden O'Guinn gets fellow web developers up to speed on reactive programming by explaining what it is and where to find some helpful resources.Beyond, "I heard r...
01:01 am GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Twitter finally has a decent Windows app
Microsoft users upgrading to Windows 10 will get an extra bonus: a Twitter app that doesn't suck.Twitter rolled out a new universal Windows app Wednesday that finally brings the Twitter experience on ...
12:55 am GMT - Thu, July 30, 2015
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Uber explains why accurately showing all cars in its app is 'not always possible'
Uber's app is a lot more complicated than it seemsThe company has responded to claims that it shows users of its app "phantom cars" that don't actually exist, saying the reason why a driver's location...
11:00 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome: Which web browser is faster?
Windows 10 comes with a brand new web browser called Microsoft Edge. It's got a lighter design, it's blazing fast and Cortana is baked right into it.Edge washes away everything we hated about Internet...
08:54 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Tom Brady's latest scandal: Becoming an iPhone guy
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is already mired in the Deflategate scandal, has somehow ignited the ire of even more people.Brady swapped his broken Samsung phone for an iPhone during...
08:42 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Facebook forbidden from enforcing its 'real name' policy in Germany
Facebook can't stop users in Germany from using aliases, a German regulator ruled on TuesdayThe Hamburg data protection authority said Facebook cannot enforce its "real name" policy in Germany by chan...
08:15 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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What is the code of ethics for self-driving cars?
A philosopher is perhaps the last person you'd expect to have a hand in designing your next car, but that's exactly what one expert on self-driving vehicles has in mind.Chris Gerdes, a professor at St...
07:43 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Apple uses Snapchat to take users behind the scenes at Beats 1
As high-profile Apple users like Jim Dalrymple and others having trouble figuring out how Apple Music works, the company has apparently decided to use yet another channel to put a positive spin on its...
07:40 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Tesla offers new way to get a $1,000 discount on a Model S
If your friend owns a Tesla Model S and you want one, Elon Musk has just the deal for you.At a phone-in news conference Wednesday, Elon Musk announced Tesla is beginning a new experimental referral pr...
07:14 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Facebook testing LinkedIn-style personality tags on profile pages
Facebook is quietly testing a new feature that lets users tag friends with a word and phrase that describes their personality or interests.The feature, first spotted by The Verge, is not unlike Linked...
04:45 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Yahoo unveils Livetext, a messaging app with a Snapchat feel
NEW YORK — Following a flurry of rumors circulating the web over the past few weeks, Yahoo unveiled its new messaging product on Wednesday called LivetextThe update unharnesses the company from ...
04:18 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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What to do if your PC doesn't have enough space for Windows 10
You’ve read the reviews and made the decision: You want Windows 10 on your PC. The brand new operating system brings with it a host of improvements, including a new web browser, Microsoft Edge, ...
04:15 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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How scientists turned pig fat into a laser
Researchers have made pig-skin lasers. Yes, pig laser beams.The technology, outlined in a paper published July 27 in Nature Photonics, showed that pumping light into fat cells could turn them into tin...
03:49 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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How to get Windows 10 right now
You may be one of the lucky ones.It's very possible your Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 PC is fortunate enough to be in one of the early rounds of the Windows 10 rollout. As a free upgrade, Windows 10 only requi...
03:01 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Amazon reveals new details to make drone-filled airspace safer
Amazon wants drones to be the future of rapid product delivery, but there are many regulatory hurdles ahead before it could become a reality.At NASA's Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Convention on T...
12:54 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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The 10 best features of Windows 10, in GIFs
After months of updates, preview builds and bugs, the first truly consumer-ready version of Windows 10 is finally hereThe update marks the return of longstanding features like the Start menu, along wi...
12:17 pm GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Behind the creation of Microsoft Edge, the Internet Explorer killer
Internet Explorer turns 20 this year, but there will be no celebrations. Instead IE is being pushed off the Windows desktop in favor of a brand new web browsing experience: Microsoft Edge.Internet Exp...
11:39 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Japan's NTT to put home care robot's in the homes of the elderly
Japan has toyed with the idea of bringing robots into the home to care for its elderly for years, but the idea is finally moving from speculation to realityNTT, Japan's largest telecommunications comp...
10:22 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Hands-on with Motorola's color-crazy 3rd-gen Moto G
The Moto X Style/Pure Edition may be Motorola's flagship darling, but the Moto G is the company's best-selling smartphone to date mainly because it only costs $179.99.For its third iteration, the pric...
08:36 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Lexus teases hoverboard again, promises an August 5 reveal
Remember Lexus' fully functional hoverboard? Well, according to Lexus, it "arrives" August 5 — though in this case we're quite sure it doesn't mean it will be available for saleInstead, we're li...
04:08 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Google now shows you how to avoid lines at restaurants and coffee shops
You might want to check Google the next time you try to beat morning rush at the coffee shop.The company rolled out a new search feature Tuesday that allows you to see when a specific business is most...
02:58 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Nokia enters the virtual reality game with a 360-degree camera
Weeks ago, rumors began to surface that Nokia might have a virtual reality product in the works and on Tuesday, at a special event in Los Angeles, the company finally put an end to the mysteryFirst te...
02:16 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Windows 10 verdicts: What other reviewers say about the update
The Windows 10 update has been set loose on the world, and the reviews are rolling in.Available for free for one year starting July 29 for those with computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1, the ...
01:36 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Oculus premieres ‘Henry,’ a warm and fuzzy intro to virtual reality films
Oculus Rift's Story Studio team finally took the wraps off its new virtual reality film Henry on Tuesday at a special event in Beverley Hills, CaliforniaThe premiere of the VR short film marks a new p...
12:57 am GMT - Wed, July 29, 2015
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Windows 10: Microsoft goes back to its roots with a worthy upgrade
Windows 10, Microsoft's highly-anticipated upgrade, both looks ahead and harks back to the good old days.The system includes revamped versions of older features, like a redesigned Start menu that incl...
10:05 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Windows 10 review: A needed upgrade with missing pieces
If you simultaneously take a step forward while stepping back, you might be accused of going nowhere. But that’s Windows 10 in a nutshell. Microsoft’s still-dominant operating system ...
09:40 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Hands on with the Moto X Style
Motorola announced a trio of new Android smartphones on Tuesday morning.After spending a few minutes to play with the Moto X Style (called the Moto X Pure Edition in the U.S.), which will start at $39...
09:24 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Twitter loses 2 top employees to YouTube and Dropbox
The Twitter departures keep on comingTwitter vice president of product management Christian Oestlien and product director Todd Jackson announced on Tuesday via — what else? — tweet they ar...
08:30 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Amazon brings Prime Music service to the U.K.
As a part of an effort to become a one-stop-shop for everything, Amazon is bringing its Prime Music streaming service to the U.KThe move will give U.K. Prime subscribers access to more than 1 million ...
08:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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How to get your PC ready for Windows 10
It's almost Christmas morning for Microsoft Windows users.Come Wednesday, many will be treated to a whole new operating system, Windows 10. There's a lot to love about the new OS: It's sleek, there's ...
07:57 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Snapchat reportedly working on 'special' ecommerce product with Hearst
Snapchat appears to be doubling down on ecommerceThe ephemeral messaging startup, which is valued at a reported $19 billion, is reportedly working on an undisclosed "special product" with Hearst Corpo...
06:00 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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How do I get around the DEX Limit?
In this episode of Ask A Dev, Android engineer Bryan Sullivan gives fellow Android developers some helpful tips on getting their apps around that annoying Dalvik Executable (DEX) limit.Before you can ...
04:57 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Periscope now lets you mute users who live stream too much
Twitter added a much-needed feature to its Periscope live-streaming app: The ability to cut back on notifications from those who stream way too much.Included in an iOS app update on Monday, the compan...
01:26 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Motorola unveils new Moto X Play with 2-day battery and Moto X Style
Alongside a new Moto G, Motorola announced two new Android smartphones, the Moto X Style and Moto X Play, on Tuesday in New York City.The second-generation Moto X would have been one of last year's be...
01:17 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Motorola unveils the 3rd-generation, water-resistant Moto G
Motorola has a big day planned. It's rolling out two new phones in the U.S.: a flagship Moto X update and a lower-end, more road-ready Moto G.The handset maker, though, got the party started early and...
01:02 pm GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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One photographer's unprecedented access to the Dot-Com Boom
1986Steve Jobs shares with his team how technology evolves in 10-year cycles. Steve hoped to ride the next wave by putting the power of a refrigerator-sized mainframe computer into a one-foot cube at ...
09:06 am GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Today's fitness junkies demand high-tech marketing experiences
You've been feeling a little lazy lately. So, you head to your local gym to inquire about classesBut instead of simply peeking into classes currently in session or reading a useless description, your ...
07:42 am GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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'World first' electronic ink traffic signs trialled in Australia
Traffic signs using similar electronic ink technology to Amazon's Kindle e-reader could soon be lining Australian roads, after a successful trialDeveloped by Australia's Roads and Maritime Services (R...
07:40 am GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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We watched the OnePlus 2 launch in VR and it was a total waste of time
What happens when an upstart phone maker decides to launch its latest "flagship killer" in an elaborate VR launch? Well, as it turns out, not a whole lotMashable product analyst Raymond Wong and mysel...
02:59 am GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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OnePlus finally reveals the OnePlus 2, its 'flagship killer', starting at $329
One of the most hyped Android phones of the year has arrivedOnePlus, the Chinese startup behind the popular OnePlus One, has finally revealed its next flagship — and it doesn't disappointWith a ...
01:00 am GMT - Tue, July 28, 2015
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Follow along with the OnePlus 2 virtual reality livestream
The hype train ends tonight. At 7 p.m. PT, OnePlus will finally take the wraps off the highly anticipated smartphone OnePlus 2, the successor to last year's surprise hit, the OnePlus OneInstead of hol...
11:42 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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China's answer to the Tesla Model S: The Youxia X
What happens when you combine a Tesla Model S with KITT from the TV show Knight Rider? Answer: The Youxia X.Chinese startup Youxia Motors announced its first ever production car, the all-electric X, a...
10:49 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Samsung event invite teases the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
Get ready for some new Samsung Galaxy devices.The Korean electronics giant sent out invitations to the press Monday for another one of its "Unpacked" events to be held on August 13 in New York city. T...
10:38 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Up to 950 million Android devices are vulnerable to texting hack, report says
A major security flaw in some Android devices would only require the attacker to have your cell phone number, according to security research firm Zimperium.The flaw involves a remote code execution th...
10:06 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Musk, Wozniak, top scientists sound the alarm about Artificial Intelligence 'arms race'
Robots probably won't kill people, but people could kill people with robots.That's the concern of an open letter signed by scientists and other interested parties — including Elon Musk, Steve Wo...
09:57 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Behold: A mouse and keyboard designed for your PlayStation 4
Gaming consoles keep things simple. You don't have to fiddle with the operating system, and user-friendliness always comes first. And, perhaps most importantly, joysticks and buttons control everythin...
08:23 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Hornet browser promises to be more private, faster than Tor
Internet security researchers claim they've invented a web browser that's faster and more private than Tor, a browser used to communicate anonymously on the web.The new browser called Hornet, which st...
08:20 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Learn how innovation impacts your business ideas in our next #BizChats
Technology has revolutionized the way companies conduct business forever.See also: A portrait of disruption: Your outdated business can't hide from the idea economyYou can see evidence of this in the ...
08:06 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Senators aim to fund tech that disables your car if you've been drinking
A new technology which promises to curb drunk driving is getting major backing in the U.S. Senate.At a press conference Sunday, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer announced he was co-sponsoring a bill to fun...
06:38 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Google keeps crumbling as Google scraps many login requirements
Google+ isn't what it used to beGoogle on Monday announced more sweeping changes for Google+ over the next few months as it restructures the social network into two distinctly separate products: Strea...
06:06 pm -04 - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Musk, Wozniak, top scientists sound the alarm about Artificial Intelligence 'arms race'
Robots probably won't kill people, but people could kill people with robots.That's the concern of an open letter signed by scientists and other interested parties — including Elon Musk, Steve Wo...
04:22 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Here's the deal on Google's 'People also ask' search suggestions
Some Google users (and let's face it, that's everyone these days) may have noticed a new drop-down box amidst their search results, titled "People also ask."The feature, first noticed in April by Sear...
04:05 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Razer acquires OUYA's software and development teams
Pieces of console maker OUYA have been acquired by Razer after at least a month of rumors and speculation, the companies confirmed on Monday.The company behind the hackable, Android-powered $99 consol...
04:05 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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See ya, OUYA: Razer acquires console maker to bolster its Android box
Pieces of console maker OUYA have been acquired by Razer after at least a month of rumors and speculation, the companies confirmed on Monday.The company behind the hackable, Android-powered $99 consol...
03:07 pm GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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LG brings back the flip phone (and no, this isn't a headline from 2005)
Unless you've been living under a rock, it's pretty clear the flip phone has been replaced by large slabs of touchscreen glass.But LG isn't willing to let go just yet. The company announced the Gentle...
10:37 am GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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Samsung's new monitor will wirelessly charge your smartphone
Consumer electronics makers have tried for years to make computer monitors more attractive by adding in things which few folks cared about, such as speakers. But a new monitor from Samsung has an adde...
03:54 am GMT - Mon, July 27, 2015
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The Apple Watch is coming to Best Buy in August
Following the path of most other Apple products, the Apple Watch will now be sold in Best Buy stores across the U.SThe much talked about smartwatch will be available at Best Buy brick and mortar store...
05:00 pm GMT - Sun, July 26, 2015
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What to expect from the OnePlus 2, the most hyped Android phone of the year
The OnePlus 2 Android smartphone is being hyped as a "flagship killer." But will it really be?On Monday at 7 p.m. PT, Chinese startup OnePlus will unveil the successor to the OnePlus One, a smartphone...
04:14 pm GMT - Sun, July 26, 2015
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3 lessons from developers who have embraced assistive technology
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 25 years ago, few could have imagined just how much would change as a result of the legislation.Fewer still could have imagined a world whe...
12:07 pm GMT - Sun, July 26, 2015
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Artificial limbs from 1900 were decades ahead of their time
Image: James Gillingham/SSPL/Getty ImagesThe genius Gepetto of prosthetic devicesMark RowleyJames Gillingham ran an ordinary shoemaking business, the Golden Boot, in Chard, England. In 1866, he met a ...
11:04 am GMT - Sun, July 26, 2015
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The latest grooming technology is (sometimes) worth the sticker shock
Morning routines suck, amirite dudes?The worst part is dragging ourselves into the bathroom knowing that we having to shave, brush our hair and teeth, wash our face, among many other steps to keep us ...
01:20 am GMT - Sun, July 26, 2015
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5 can't-miss apps: Google Spotlight Stories, Vizo, 'Prune' and more
With rumors that Square just filed for an IPO and Apple's latest earnings raising questions about Apple Watch sales, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps.See also: Twitter just remove...
09:20 pm -04 - Sat, July 25, 2015
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5 can't-miss apps: Google Spotlight Stories, Vizo, 'Prune' and more
With rumors that Square just filed for an IPO and Apple's latest earnings raising questions about Apple Watch sales, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps.See also: Twitter just remove...
07:10 pm GMT - Sat, July 25, 2015
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'Star Wars' fan-made VR experience puts you in an X-Wing Fighter
In a galaxy far, far away, an incredible virtual reality video of Star Wars put everyone in the seat of an X-wing StarfighterUnfortunately, Lucasfilm, the studio behind the Star Wars franchise, issued...
05:34 pm GMT - Sat, July 25, 2015
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Gogoro smart scooter launches in Taiwan, adds new models
The smartphone-connected scooter we told you about earlier this year, called the Gogoro, is finally shipping to consumers, potentially kicking off a new phase in mainstream convenience and usability f...
03:30 pm GMT - Sat, July 25, 2015
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Sony's RX100 IV falls short in the age of the excellent smartphone camera
Every year, point-and-shoot cameras march closer towards their extinction as smartphones continue to eat their lunch.The only way for a point-and-shoot to stand out and earn your hard-earned money is ...
11:30 am -04 - Sat, July 25, 2015
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Sony's RX100 IV falls short in the age of the excellent smartphone camera
Every year, point-and-shoot cameras march closer towards their extinction as smartphones continue to eat their lunch.The only way for a point-and-shoot to stand out and earn your hard-earned money is ...
03:24 am GMT - Sat, July 25, 2015
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Jack Dorsey to Kim Kardashian: Edited tweets are a 'great idea'
If Twitter ever introduces the ability to edit tweets, you can thank Kim Kardashian.As countless others have done before her, Mrs. West on Friday night decided complain about Twitter. Unlike most, how...
11:24 pm -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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Jack Dorsey to Kim Kardashian: Edited tweets are a 'great idea'
If Twitter ever introduces the ability to edit tweets, you can thank Kim Kardashian.As countless others have done before her, Mrs. West on Friday night decided complain about Twitter. Unlike most, how...
08:43 pm GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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Siri is sassy on the Apple Watch, too
Ask Siri on your Apple Watch her opinion of the best smartwatch on the market, and you'll get a sassy response. "Wow, um, really?" she says.Siri, Apple's digital voice assistant, has been programmed w...
08:13 pm GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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The most innovative part of U2's tour is something the audience never sees
NEW YORK CITY — About an hour into the third of U2's eight-show run at Madison Square Garden this week, Bono hands a smartphone to a woman he’s pulled up on stage.“We're live streami...
06:28 pm GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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If you ask Google Maps 'are we there yet?' enough times, it gives you 'tude
If you're on a road trip and you nag Google Maps enough, it will have a few choice words for you.The latest update to Google Maps on Android carries a hidden Easter egg when you ask, "Are we there yet...
04:43 pm -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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Siri is sassy on the Apple Watch, too
Ask Siri on your Apple Watch her opinion of the best smartwatch on the market, and you'll get a sassy response. "Wow, um, really?" she says.Siri, Apple's digital voice assistant, has been programmed w...
04:15 pm GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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How technology helped one couple connect with bride's ailing mother on their wedding day
SONOMA, Calif. — When 29-year-old Samantha Carisch walked down the aisle in Sonoma, California, last month, her heart rate pulsated at 115 bmp — a range typically associated with a sprint ...
04:13 pm -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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The most innovative part of U2's tour is something the audience never sees
NEW YORK CITY — About an hour into the third of U2's eight-show run at Madison Square Garden this week, Bono hands a smartphone to a woman he’s pulled up on stage.“We're live streami...
03:22 pm GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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New Microsoft Lumias may come with iris scanners to unlock phones in under 1 second
After Microsoft announced that it would lay off up to 7,800 employees, mostly in its phone division, you can't help but wonder about the future of Microsoft Lumia devicesBut new flagship Lumias are co...
02:28 pm -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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If you ask Google Maps 'are we there yet?' enough times, it gives you 'tude
If you're on a road trip and you nag Google Maps enough, it will have a few choice words for you.The latest update to Google Maps on Android carries a hidden Easter egg when you ask, "Are we there yet...
12:15 pm GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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British Navy warship launches first 3D-printed drone
On Tuesday this week, the Royal Navy ship HMS Mersey launched something unusual from its gun deck off England's southern coast — a cheap drone made using a 3D printer.The three-kilogram craft wi...
12:15 pm -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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How technology helped one couple connect with bride's ailing mother on their wedding day
SONOMA, Calif. — When 29-year-old Samantha Carisch walked down the aisle in Sonoma, California, last month, her heart rate pulsated at 115 bmp — a range typically associated with a sprint ...
11:31 am GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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What other companies can learn from the AshleyMadison hack
It's been a bad week to be in the cheating business.AshleyMadison, the extramarital affairs site, ran into big problems when a hacking group began exposing the data of its registered users. This is ba...
11:22 am -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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New Microsoft Lumias may come with iris scanners to unlock phones in under 1 second
After Microsoft announced that it would lay off up to 7,800 employees, mostly in its phone division, you can't help but wonder about the future of Microsoft Lumia devicesBut new flagship Lumias are co...
08:16 am GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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Apple puts 100 popular iOS apps and games on sale
If you're looking to replenish your iOS app collection before the summer holidays, this could be the right moment. Apple just launched a promotion offering 100 apps and games at reduced pricesThe sale...
08:15 am -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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British Navy warship launches first 3D-printed drone
On Tuesday this week, the Royal Navy ship HMS Mersey launched something unusual from its gun deck off England's southern coast — a cheap drone made using a 3D printer.The three-kilogram craft wi...
07:31 am -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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What other companies can learn from the AshleyMadison hack
It's been a bad week to be in the cheating business.AshleyMadison, the extramarital affairs site, ran into big problems when a hacking group began exposing the data of its registered users. This is ba...
04:16 am -04 - Fri, July 24, 2015
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Apple puts 100 popular iOS apps and games on sale
If you're looking to replenish your iOS app collection before the summer holidays, this could be the right moment. Apple just launched a promotion offering 100 apps and games at reduced pricesThe sale...
01:05 am GMT - Fri, July 24, 2015
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Honda debuts new Accord with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Honda is the latest car company to move into Apple's backyard.The car company opened a new research and development facility in Mountain View Thursday, the company's larg...
10:28 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Slack can now send you Google Calendar alerts
Slack, the slick candy-colored chat app quickly taking over office communications, now wants to help you keep track of your calendar tooThe company is building Google Calendar alerts into its apps in ...
10:00 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Apple yanks Google's Nest smart thermostat from website and retail stores
You can no longer purchase Google's popular smart thermostat on Apple's online store or at its retail locations.Apple confirmed to Mashable it has pulled the web-connected product — considered t...
08:49 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Twitter teases new updates ahead of its second Flight developer conference
Twitter is gearing up for its second developers conference.The Flight conference will take place Oct. 21 in San Francisco, Twitter announced Wednesday, promising a suite of so far unannounced updates ...
08:06 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Using your mouse on Xbox One may soon be possible
How long before the Xbox is just a specialized type of home computer? Or is it one already?Xbox head Phil Spencer let a juicy nugget slip in a recent Twitter conversation, confirming that support...
06:04 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Apple patent shows TV remote with fingerprint scanner, smart home capabilities
Apple may have its sights set on a small TV remote with potentially big powers.In a patent application posted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's website on Thursday (first spotted by Patently A...
05:27 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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An app edits your iPhone clips into a pretty decent music video
You may have mastered recording six-second Vines or the perfect Snapchat story, but creating a well-crafted music video — even a DIY one — requires an entirely different approach.At least ...
05:26 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Meerkat now lets you live stream video from your GoPro
Live streams on Meerkat are about to get a lot more exciting.Some GoPro owners are now able to live stream video from their action cameras directly to the live streaming app, Meerkat announced Thursda...
04:08 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Everything we know so far about the new Moto X and Moto G
If these newly leaked photos of the third-generation Moto X and Moto G are accurate, Monday will be a great day for Android fans.While we won't know the official details until next week's Motorola eve...
02:54 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Influential Apple fan trashes Apple Music, calls it a nightmare
Jim Dalrymple, one of the web's noted Apple cheerleaders, is abandoning Apple Music entirely after it messed up his music library"I had high hopes for Apple Music. I really wanted it to work and becom...
02:31 pm GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Want a new Xiaomi phone? In Singapore, Uber will deliver it to your door
Picture the following situation: You're living in Singapore or Malaysia, and you really want a Xiaomi phone, but walking into a store and buying one is just too plebeian for you? Lucky for you, on one...
01:27 pm -04 - Thu, July 23, 2015
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An app edits your crappy iPhone clips turn into a pretty decent music video
You may have mastered recording six-second Vines or the perfect Snapchat story, but creating a well-crafted music video — even a DIY one — requires an entirely different approach.At least ...
01:26 pm -04 - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Meerkat is about to let you live stream video from your GoPro
Live streams on Meerkat are about to get a lot more exciting.GoPro owners will soon be able to live stream video from their action cameras directly to the live streaming app, Meerkat announced Thursda...
12:08 pm -04 - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Everything we know so far about the new Moto X and Moto G
If these newly leaked photos of the third-generation Moto X and Moto G are accurate, Monday will be a great day for Android fans.While we won't know the official details until next week's Motorola eve...
11:46 am GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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IKEA's new placemat helps you stay logged out during dinner
For families who slap each other's hands over dinner, scolding one another for using a smartphone: IKEA's got a solution for youThe furniture company has announced Sittning — an upcoming, limite...
08:21 am GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Magic Leap patent reveals what may be the next augmented reality system
The folks at Magic Leap remain tight-lipped about what the device looks like and exactly how it functions, but a recently uncovered patent application may provide some helpful cluesFilled with a wide ...
07:46 am -04 - Thu, July 23, 2015
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IKEA's new placemat helps you stay logged out during dinner
For families who slap each other's hands over dinner, scolding one another for using a smartphone: IKEA's got a solution for youThe furniture company has announced Sittning — an upcoming, limite...
01:56 am +02 - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Microsoft joins Google in removing links to revenge porn
A second major search engine will cut off access to revenge porn, in a big step toward eradicating the illicit material from the mainstream InternetMicrosoft is killing links to revenge porn in its Bi...
12:58 am GMT - Thu, July 23, 2015
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Sony is launching drone services for businesses
After the robot dog AIBO and the cute, humanoid bot QRIO, Sony's next robotic adventure will take to the skiesIn a departure from its consumer electronics focus, Sony has decided to dip its toes into ...
11:56 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Microsoft joins Google in removing links to revenge porn
A second major search engine will cut off access to revenge porn, in a big step toward eradicating the illicit material from the mainstream InternetMicrosoft is killing links to revenge porn in its Bi...
08:06 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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The coolest flying car concept has helicopter blades and an electric motor
It's 2015, and we still don't have our flying carsBut that doesn't mean there aren't a number of companies working furiously to make that happen. The latest example is the Terrafugia TF-X, a beautiful...
07:33 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Microsoft's latest mail app strips out everything you hate about email
The team behind Microsoft Outlook has a new email app that makes it a lot easier to ignore your inboxSend, released on iOS Wednesday, is an email that app that takes an instant messaging-style approac...
07:00 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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YouTube is making vertical videos more bearable on Android screens
Vertical videos are among the most hated things on the Internet. But Google is making them more bearable by presenting them full screen on Android devices.The YouTube app previously showed vertical vi...
06:41 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Apple releases second iOS 9 and OS X public betas with tweaks and bug fixes
Apple has released the second version of both its iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan public betas to early-adopting users, bringing tweaks and bug fixes to pre-release softwareIf you're already using the first...
06:17 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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The new iPod touch is the best iPod ever, but who needs one?
Welcome back, iPodAfter almost three years away, Apple has finally updated the iPod touch.The new iPod touch has a faster processor, a better camera, and is available starting at just $199. Oh yes, an...
05:45 pm +02 - Wed, July 22, 2015
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When will I be able to make apps for Apple TV?
In this video, iOS engineer Sam Stigler helps alleviate some of the anger over Apple's lack of an Apple TV SDK by hypothesizing what such a kit would look likeWhat kind of operating system will it be ...
03:45 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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When will I be able to make apps for Apple TV?
In this video, iOS engineer Sam Stigler helps alleviate some of the anger over Apple's lack of an Apple TV SDK by hypothesizing what such a kit would look likeWhat kind of operating system will it be ...
03:27 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Google Maps now lets you retrace all of your past steps
You know Google is tracking your every move, right? If you own a mobile device, and have opted into location tracking in one or more of Google's many services, such as Google Photos or Google Now, the...
03:26 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Bionic eye implant gives 80-year-old man part of his vision back
Restoring eyesight through a bionic eye implant is no longer the stuff of science fiction.Ray Flynn, an 80-year-old man from the UK, is the latest patient to have his vision partially restored through...
03:24 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Robots playing soccer at RoboCup 2015 is like watching toddlers learn to kick
Perhaps in the not-too-distant future, the World Cup may be won by small, adorable robots — ones that have already embarked on a rigorous athletic training at this year's RoboCup 2015 competitio...
03:24 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Robots playing soccer at this year's RoboCup is like watching toddlers learn to kick
Perhaps in the not-too-distant future, the World Cup may be won by small, adorable robots — ones that have already embarked on a rigorous athletic training at this year's RoboCup 2015 competitio...
02:46 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Apple hires former Fiat Chrysler VP, possibly for a mysterious car project
The Apple car rumor mill is fired up once again.Doug Betts, a former VP of quality for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has been hired by Apple to join its mysterious car development program, accordin...
12:50 pm GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Live Instagram thread screen is an engineering wonder and maybe a work of art
There’s something axiomatic in our need to take what was once analog, make it digital and then make it analog againIt was all I could think as I stared, transfixed, at a giant, analog-screen com...
09:53 am GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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What you need to know about the UK's new code for flying drones
LONDON — If you type "London" and "drone" into YouTube you'll find hundreds of videos uploaded by drone enthusiasts, from drone selfies to flyovers of the city's green spaces, but from Wednesday...
09:47 am GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Parrot's jumping, flying and surfing MiniDrones are coming to Australia
Aussie kids (and those who are no longer in fact children) should be getting excited right about now — the second generation of Parrot MiniDrones will be arriving in Australia in September.Pilot...
07:13 am GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Military-grade drones could soon be chasing Australia's feral animals
Australia has around a dozen invasive feral species, from wild pigs to dogs, and one Australian company wants to send military-grade drones chasing after them.To get rid of the pests, which can kill l...
03:50 am GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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What is a 'computer' anymore?
People used to be computers. That is, for hundreds of years, computing was the work of humans, and very often women. Then, in the mid-20th century, machines began to take on the bulk of computing work...
02:04 am GMT - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Helix wearable hides your Bluetooth earbuds in a tiny strip of wrist bling
Recent months have seen a huge spike in wearable tracker devices, but a new wearable wants to do something a lot simpler: hold one of your other gadgetsThe Helix are a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbu...
12:13 am -07 - Wed, July 22, 2015
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Military-grade drones could soon be chasing Australia's feral animals
Australia has around a dozen invasive feral species, from wild pigs to dogs, and one Australian company wants to send military-grade drones chasing after them.To get rid of the pests, which can kill l...
11:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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The Apple Watch is a $1 billion success
The Apple Watch may be many things, but now we know one thing it is most certainly not: a flop.On Tuesday, Apple finally released revenue numbers — after a fashion — for its first wearable...
10:13 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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German carmakers will buy Nokia's maps app for $2.7 billion, report says
The bidding war over Nokia's mapping app may finally be over.Audi, BMW and Daimler will acquire Nokia's mapping division, makers of the Here maps app, for $2.7 billion, according to a report in The Wa...
09:21 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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This cellphone company wants to send 10% of your monthly bill to charity
A new venture spearheaded by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales wants you to use your cellphone bill for social good.Wales announced the launch of The People's Operator (TPO) in the U.S. on Tuesday, a new ...
09:10 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Spotify introduces curated playlists, Nike Running integration
Amid mounting competition from the recently-launched Apple Music, Spotify is beefing up its own music service — with new running and music discovery tools.Spotify announced this week it is worki...
08:32 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Hackers could take control of your Chrysler without this critical patch
As cars become more like computers, they are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.While this may sound like a statement of the future, there are more than 471,00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) cu...
08:29 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Nokia to unveil mystery virtual reality product, report says
The virtual realty space was already the hottest new hardware category of 2015. Now it seems Nokia is preparing to join the race to create the perfect VR product.The product, according to a report fro...
07:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Anki Overdrive is high-speed, super-smart racing fun
I’ve been a race car driver for as long as I can remember — in video games, of course. It’s been a good existence. Driving at over 150 MPH under a launching space shuttle (thanks, As...
03:27 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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This is your last month to still use Google Photos
The final nail in Google+ Photos' coffin is going in.Google announced it will be closing down its Google+ Photos service, starting with the Android version on Aug. 1, the company announced in a Google...
03:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Apple Music, App Store and other services are down for some users
If you can't access your Apple Music tracks or download an app via the App Store right now, you're not alone.Apple Music, the company's expansive new music streaming service, was down for some users a...
03:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Apple Music, App Store are back after hours-long outage
UPDATE Tuesday, July 21, 1:56 a.m. ET: Apple Music, the App Store, Radio and other Apple services came back on at about 1:15 p.m. ET. The outage lasted nearly four hours. Apple has yet to respond to M...
02:28 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Microsoft releases emergency Windows patch for critical security flaw
Microsoft released an emergency patch for all versions of Windows on Monday, including Windows 10 Insider PreviewThe patch, which was released outside of Microsoft's regular Tuesday Windows update sch...
02:10 pm -07 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Spotify introduces curated playlists, Nike Running integration
Amid mounting competition from the recently-launched Apple Music, Spotify is beefing up its own music service — with new running and music discovery tools.Spotify announced this week it is worki...
01:32 pm -07 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Hackers could take control of your Chrysler without this critical patch
As cars become more like computers, they are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.While this may sound like a statement of the future, there are more than 471,00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) cu...
01:29 pm -07 - Tue, July 21, 2015
Mashable
Nokia to unveil mystery virtual reality product, report says
The virtual realty space was already the hottest new hardware category of 2015. Now it seems Nokia is preparing to join the race to create the perfect VR product.The product, according to a report fro...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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University of Michigan opens 32-acre driverless car test center
Detroit has long been the home of all things automotive in the U.S., and it doesn't want to cede its position to Silicon Valley when it comes to driverless cars.The University of Michigan announced Mo...
12:39 pm GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Airbnb goes after more business travelers
Airbnb is expanding its program for business travelers in a big wayThe company opened its Business Travel program worldwide and added new tools for businesses to manage how their employees use Airbnb....
10:50 am GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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How to bookmark links on Facebook to read them later
There's a lot to look at in your Facebook News Feed, from status updates and videos to shared news stories. But you probably didn't realize there's a handy little tool on each post which lets you book...
08:12 am -07 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Apple Music, App Store are back after hours-long outage
UPDATE Tuesday, July 21, 1:56 a.m. ET: Apple Music, the App Store, Radio and other Apple services came back on at about 1:15 p.m. ET. The outage lasted nearly four hours. Apple has yet to respond to M...
07:43 am GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Self-driving cars are coming to Australian roads
Australia will play host to the first driverless car trials in the southern hemisphere.On Tuesday, the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) and the South Australian government announced automated veh...
07:39 am -05 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Airbnb goes after more business travelers
Airbnb is expanding its program for business travelers in a big wayThe company opened its Business Travel program worldwide and added new tools for businesses to manage how their employees use Airbnb....
07:28 am -07 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Microsoft releases emergency Windows patch for critical security flaw
Microsoft released an emergency patch for all versions of Windows on Monday, including Windows 10 Insider PreviewThe patch, which was released outside of Microsoft's regular Tuesday Windows update sch...
06:03 am GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Lexus has built a car with a human heartbeat
It's better than personalised number plates: Lexus has designed a one-off car that can reflect the driver's heartbeat on the vehicle's exterior using electro-luminescent paint.A Lexus RC F coupe has b...
05:39 am -07 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Airbnb goes after more business travelers
Airbnb is expanding its program for business travelers in a big wayThe company opened its Business Travel program worldwide and added new tools for businesses to manage how their employees use Airbnb....
03:00 am GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
Mashable
This battery case gives a Samsung Galaxy S6 its microSD card slot back
Two things users bemoan about the Samsung Galaxy S6: Its lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and its sealed, non-replaceable battery.Samsung traded the two features in for a thinner and...
02:43 am -05 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Self-driving cars are coming to Australian roads
Australia will play host to the first driverless car trials in the southern hemisphere.On Tuesday, the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) and the South Australian government announced automated veh...
02:22 am GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Ford develops smart headlights, but an old law will make them illegal in the U.S.
Ford is working on smarter headlight technology to make roads safer, but legislation dating back nearly 50 years could prevent them from actually coming to the U.SFord recently announced it has develo...
01:33 am GMT - Tue, July 21, 2015
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AshleyMadison is so screwed. Here's why
There's no polite way to say this: Avid Life Media (ALM), the owners of AshleyMadison, Cougar Life and Established Men, is fucked.As first reported by Brian Krebs, the clandestine affair-making site A...
12:43 am -07 - Tue, July 21, 2015
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Self-driving cars are coming to Australian roads
Australia will play host to the first driverless car trials in the southern hemisphere.On Tuesday, the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) and the South Australian government announced automated veh...
11:03 pm -07 - Mon, July 20, 2015
Mashable
Lexus has built a car with a human heartbeat
It's better than personalised number plates: Lexus has designed a one-off car that can reflect the driver's heartbeat on the vehicle's exterior using electro-luminescent paint.A Lexus RC F coupe has b...
11:00 pm -04 - Mon, July 20, 2015
Mashable
This battery case gives a Samsung Galaxy S6 its microSD card slot back
Two things users bemoan about the Samsung Galaxy S6: Its lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and its sealed, non-replaceable battery.Samsung traded the two features in for a thinner and...
10:46 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Online takeout orders could overtake phone orders in five years or less
If you’re lounging at home and want to order food, you probably already have your phone in your hand — but not to make a phone call. Now more than ever, you're more likely to use an app fo...
10:00 pm -05 - Mon, July 20, 2015
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This battery case gives a Samsung Galaxy S6 its microSD card slot back
Two things users bemoan about the Samsung Galaxy S6: Its lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and its sealed, non-replaceable battery.Samsung traded the two features in for a thinner and...
09:56 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
Mashable
Twitter just removed your homepage wallpaper, and people are furious
If Twitter.com is looking a little different right now, it's not just you.The company has removed wallpapers from users' home and notifications timelines on Twitter.com Monday, Twitter confirmed Monda...
09:33 pm -04 - Mon, July 20, 2015
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AshleyMadison is so screwed. Here's why
There's no polite way to say this: Avid Life Media (ALM), the owners of AshleyMadison, Cougar Life and Established Men, is fucked.As first reported by Brian Krebs, the clandestine affair-making site A...
07:22 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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If you listened to Serial, you probably did so on an iPhone
If you spend your commute tied to your earbuds listening to podcasts, you probably do it on an iPhone. The iPhone makes up the lion’s share of mobile podcast listening in the United States, acc...
07:06 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Early electric cars were so easy to use, they were considered 'ladylike'
c. 1900An electric car being charged.Image: Library of CongressElectricity is the thing. There are no whirring and grinding gears with their numerous levers to confuse, no dangerous and evil-smelling ...
06:34 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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HTC delays Under Armour-branded wearable after testing and user feedback
As big tech companies invest more resources into developing wristband wearables, HTC is getting cold feet with its own wearable plans.In March, the company teamed up with Under Armour to built the HTC...
05:35 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Moving forward: Mashable launches dedicated transportation channel
There are forces that move us, there are machines that move us and sometimes, they’re one and the same. As we balance our evolving way of life with the needs of our planet, the intersection of ...
05:00 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Instagram's powerful new search is now on the web
Instagram's website just got a lot more useful.The app's newly overhauled search, which makes it much easier to search for specific accounts, hashtags and locations, rolled out to Instagram.com Monday...
03:46 pm -07 - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Online takeout orders could overtake phone orders in five years or less
If you’re lounging at home and want to order food, you probably already have your phone in your hand — but not to make a phone call. Now more than ever, you're more likely to use an app fo...
03:45 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
Mashable
Rumor: A gold Apple Watch Sport that could cost much less than $10,000
Fancy yourself a gold or rose gold Apple Watch, but don't have a spare $10,000 lying around? Don't worry. You may be able to buy a cheaper version this fall.See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatc...
02:56 pm -07 - Mon, July 20, 2015
Mashable
Twitter just removed your homepage wallpaper, and people are furious
If Twitter.com is looking a little different right now, it's not just you.The company has removed wallpapers from users' home and notifications timelines on Twitter.com Monday, Twitter confirmed Monda...
02:39 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Microsoft's first Windows 10 ads pull out the big guns: cute little kids
You won't see many Windows 10 features in Microsoft's new TV spot. Instead, you'll see kids from around the world, with a narrator explaining how their lives will be impacted by changing technology."I...
02:01 pm GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Survey says 97% of Apple Watch owners are satisfied, thank you very much
We're still a day away from knowing how many people bought the Apple Watch (or maybe more, if Apple neglects that data in Tuesday's quarterly earnings report), but we now have a measure of satisfactio...
08:45 am -07 - Mon, July 20, 2015
Mashable
Rumor: A gold Apple Watch Sport that could cost much less than $10,000
Fancy yourself a gold or rose gold Apple Watch, but don't have a spare $10,000 lying around? Don't worry. You may be able to buy a cheaper version this fall.See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatc...
07:58 am GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
Mashable
Samsung launches a duo of super-thin Galaxy Tab S2 tablets
Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy Tab S2, a stylish, thin metal tablet that comes in two screen sizes: 8-inch and 9.7-inches.Both devices have very similar specifications, with an octa-core, ...
07:01 am -07 - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Survey says 97% of Apple Watch owners are satisfied, thank you very much
We're still a day away from knowing how many people bought the Apple Watch (or maybe more, if Apple neglects that data in Tuesday's quarterly earnings report), but we now have a measure of satisfactio...
05:22 am GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Hackers claim attack on notorious cheating website AshleyMadison
A hacking group is threatening to expose millions of users of AshleyMadison, the extramarital affairs website, unless their demands are met.The hack, first reported by KrebsOnSecurity, has been claime...
04:02 am GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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First-ever legal drone delivery takes place in the U.S.
In a U.S.-first, drones made a delivery Friday with the blessing of regulators.As part of a project called "Let’s Fly Wisely," medication was delivered to a free clinic run by Remote Area Medica...
01:44 am GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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5 can't-miss apps: Red Bull Alert, Flipagram, WifiMapper and more
With Reddit users still up in arms over the site's revised content policies and news of Tesla's plans for a new roadster, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps.See also: The 15 bes...
01:22 am -04 - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Hackers claim attack on notorious cheating website AshleyMadison
Updated: July 20 at 2 a.m. EDT with statement from Avid Life Media.A hacking group is threatening to expose millions of users of AshleyMadison, the extramarital affairs website, unless their demands a...
12:01 am GMT - Mon, July 20, 2015
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Apple's new iPhone ad takes passive-aggressive aim at the competition
This is how Apple humblebragsThe advertising machine behind Apple's most popular product, the iPhone, is at it again with a new commercial campaign and tagline. But while most of the commercial appear...
06:48 pm +02 - Sun, July 19, 2015
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Sony's Project Morpheus VR headset has the best chance at winning the living room
Sony's Project Morpheus virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 4 is progressing very nicely.At GDC in March, Sony unveiled a "near finished" version of Morpheus, which it says will launch in the ...
04:48 pm GMT - Sun, July 19, 2015
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Sony's Project Morpheus VR headset has the best chance at winning the living room
Sony's Project Morpheus virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 4 is progressing very nicely.At GDC in March, Sony unveiled a "near finished" version of Morpheus, which it says will launch in the ...
12:48 pm -04 - Sun, July 19, 2015
Mashable
Sony's Project Morpheus VR headset has the best chance at winning the living room
Sony's Project Morpheus virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 4 is progressing very nicely.At GDC in March, Sony unveiled a "near finished" version of Morpheus, which it says will launch in the ...
06:19 am GMT - Sun, July 19, 2015
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French luxury group LVMH to create an Apple Watch competitor
It looks like there's going to be a fancy watch fight.With a $10,000 smartwatch on offer, Apple made itself a luxury goods competitor when it launched the Apple Watch back in April. It should come as ...
03:57 pm GMT - Sat, July 18, 2015
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The HTC Vive, not Oculus Rift, has convinced me VR is the future
Virtual reality is the future. I hear it every day. From companies big and smallFacebook, Sony, Google — every company seems to be investing R&D into VR.As Mashable's product analyst, I alwa...
03:31 am GMT - Sat, July 18, 2015
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Windows 10 USB stick is now on pre-sale at Amazon
You can now pre-order Windows 10 on Amazon — but if you don't like waiting (or if you like free things), you might not want toThe July 29 release of Windows 10 is fast approaching, and by making...
11:27 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Apple Music tracks don't work with the new iPod Shuffle or Nano
Thinking about a new iPod to take advantage of offline listening in Apple Music? You'll want to hold off for now.In an attempt to curb piracy, tracks downloaded for offline listening in Apple Music wi...
10:36 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Cleaning startup Homejoy shuts down as some staff join Google
Homejoy, the cleaning service startup that has raised almost $40 million, is shutting down, its CEO announced Friday. The company has reportedly been struggling financially for some time and is facing...
07:58 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Tesla will launch a new roadster in 4 years (with nod to 'Spaceballs')
What's faster than Ludicrous speed? Maximum plaid.Elon Musk confirmed an all new Roadster will be coming in four years, with a "maximum plaid" speed mode. It would be a car built on a new platform, no...
07:03 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Tesla's Ludicrous Mode will go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds
Tesla wouldn't offer any updates on its long-awaited SUV at a press conference on Friday — but it gave us something else to get excited about.Remember the Insane Mode? That was cute. Tesla just ...
07:03 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Tesla's Ludicrous Mode will push Model S from 0 to 6 mph in 2.8 seconds
Tesla wouldn't offer any updates on its long-awaited SUV at a press conference on Friday — but it gave us something else to get excited about.Remember the Insane Mode? That was cute. Tesla just ...
07:03 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Tesla's Ludicrous Mode will push Model S from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds
Tesla wouldn't offer any updates on its long-awaited SUV at a press conference on Friday — but it gave us something else to get excited about.Remember the Insane Mode? That was cute. Tesla just ...
06:51 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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IBM Watson can discern if your email is too passive aggressive
We've all written emails, texts and blog posts we regret. We thought they would be interpreted one way, but instead they sparked fights.New test-interpreting artificial intelligence technology from IB...
06:36 pm -04 - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Cleaning startup Homejoy shuts down as some staff join Google
Homejoy, the cleaning service startup that has raised almost $40 million, is shutting down, its CEO announced Friday. The company has reportedly been struggling financially for some time and is facing...
04:21 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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This app tries to stop you from staring at your phone and missing out on life
"Instead of seeing the world with your eyes, you're seeing it through your phone." The premise of YouTuber Casey Neistat's new social sharing app, Beme, is a familiar one: You're at a concert, focused...
03:04 pm GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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The Tube in London could get even more expensive if you use Apple Pay
LONDON — If you're thinking of using Apple Pay to fund your transit fees on the Underground, be careful. It could end up costing you a small fortune.People who have been using the paperless paym...
09:43 am GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Google's self-driving cars crash 'surprisingly often,' but it's not their fault
Google's self-driving cars have got into quite a few accidents, but they've been caused by human-driven cars crashing into them, not the other way around"Our self-driving cars are being hit surprising...
01:03 am GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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New Samsung smartwatch will be called the Gear A, report says
Details about Samsung's next big smartwatch have been trickling out for weeks. But now a new report gives us the most detailed look yet Samsung's next wearable. The company's upcoming smartwatch had ...
12:39 am GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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What is SSL pinning?
In this episode of Ask A Dev, iOS engineer Marty Burolla gives us the 411 on SSL pinning, but not before providing us with a helpful rundown on the importance of secure web connections.For starters, B...
12:32 am GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Was Amazon Prime Day a success or a flop? Listen to our debate
Was Amazon Prime Day a hit or a flop? It depends on who you ask.While many thought the day's offerings were underwhelming and bizarre, the numbers suggest it was a big hitSee also: Amazon Prime Day: T...
12:07 am GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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Samsung begins testing its mobile payments platform
Samsung has begun rolling out a trial version of its mobile payments platform in South Korea, the company announced ThursdaySamsung Pay, the company's answer to Apple Pay and Android Pay, is currently...
12:04 am GMT - Fri, July 17, 2015
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We tested how hot male models were at fashion week — literally
New York's first fashion week for men was pretty hot. Or was it? We found out using a FLIR One thermal camera for iPhone.By simply pointing the thermal camera at models, we could literally "see" how h...
11:52 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Rock is dead: Marshall just announced it's making a smartphone
If you were looking for proof that Rock and Roll is officially dead, look no further.Marshall, maker of classic guitar amps, bluetooth speakers and headphones, announced Thursday it's making a Android...
10:26 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Tesla is having press conference tomorrow. Will we see the Model X?
Is the production version of Tesla's Model X finally coming tomorrow?Tesla sent out invitations for a press conference on Friday, July 17, featuring Elon Musk. The company didn't say what it would be ...
07:11 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Twitter's head of PR is leaving, too
Twitter just lost another high-profile executiveThe company's head of communications, Gabriel Stricker, tweeted on Thursday he was leaving Twitter more than three years after joining. The news was fir...
06:55 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Next-gen Android M might finally come with built-in visual voicemail
The next big Android update could make it much easier to spot missed voicemail.Android M, Google's newly announced but not yet publicly released mobile operating system, will reportedly carry visual v...
06:26 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Oculus just acquired a company that can mirror your hands in VR
Based on Oculus VR's recent acquisitions, we can assume the Oculus Touch won't be the last controller we see from the virtual reality headset maker.Oculus VR announced Thursday that it has acquired Pe...
06:22 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Instagram glitch locks some users out of their accounts
If you're having trouble logging into your Instagram account today, you're not alone. A problem is causing some users to be locked out of their accounts, Instagram said Thursday.The company said it's ...
05:39 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Tweetdeck goes down and everyone panics
Tweetdeck, the popular Twitter-owned desktop service for monitoring incoming tweets, went down for many users Thursday morning.Tweetdeck would not load tweets on its website or app, as pages appeared ...
05:19 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Siri will call 911 when you say 'Charge my phone to 100%'
Well, this is slightly alarming.A newly discovered bug in Apple's iOS will call emergency services when a user asks its voice assistant Siri to "charge my phone to 100%," as reported by The Verge. Aft...
05:19 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Siri will call the police when you say 'Charge my phone to 100%'
Well, this is slightly alarming.A newly discovered bug in Apple's iOS will call emergency services when a user asks its voice assistant Siri to "charge my phone to 100%," as reported by The Verge. Aft...
03:11 pm -04 - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Twitter's head of PR is leaving, too
Twitter just lost another high-profile executiveThe company's head of communications, Gabriel Stricker, tweeted on Thursday he was leaving Twitter more than three years after joining. The news was fir...
02:54 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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A drone fires a handgun in this terrifying video
We know that drones are capable of doing harmful things — examples include crashing into vehicles and smuggling meth — but seeing a flying drone firing a gun sends a special sort of chill ...
02:12 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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LG G4 sells for $0.01 in Amazon Prime Day screwup
Amazon Prime Day, the online retail stunt that offered tons of deals, lighting sales and its share of oddball offerings, is receding into the distance, leaving behind it at least a handful of gadget n...
01:36 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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4 portable tech upgrades we’re thankful for
We've come a long way since the dark ages of ‘80s tech, with the decade’s signature clunky TV sets and floppy disks that were prone to break. Fast forward to 2015, and the tech of yesterye...
12:30 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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10 vintage computer reviews from the dawn of technology
1975The RGS 008A Microcomputer Kit. "Microcomputers, microcomputers and more microcomputers! BYTE reviews aid you in the choice of equipment for your homebrew system."Image: BYTE Magazine via Pingdom&...
12:06 pm GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Razer's trippy Chroma PC gear can glow 16.8 million different colors of rad
The keyboard I'm typing this review on looks like it's on an acid trip. My mouse and mouse pad do, too. All three of them are glowing and pulsing in rainbow hues. And I didn't eat any 'shrooms.I've be...
07:26 am GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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This speedy hands-free wheelchair was built out of Segway parts
Segways must be the dorkiest of all recent tech inventions, but a New Zealand man may be breathing new, useful life into the moribund form of transport.Kevin Halsall has built a hands-free wheelchair ...
06:43 am GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Microsoft updates Windows 10 preview weeks ahead of final release
Microsoft may have just dropped the first official version of Windows 10 that will roll out beyond the company's group of early testers.With the Windows 10 launch just weeks away, Microsoft rolled out...
04:57 am GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Panasonic GX8 records smoother, less shaky 4K video footage
Panasonic really wants you to start recording in 4K.The company announced on Thursday its latest 4K mirrorless camera, the GX8. The $1,100 body-only camera is a step up from the $800 G7 announced a co...
02:35 am GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Facebook will let you buy products from retailers' Pages
You'll soon be able to buy a lot more stuff on Facebook.The social network is testing a shopping experience that allows users to buy items directly from business' Facebook pages. The new shopping feat...
01:47 am GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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Can HTC avoid past mistakes in its latest incarnation?
Before HTC was the aspirational brand fronted by Robert Downey Jr., which it presents itself as today, it was a humble white-label manufacturer of mobile devices for other more established companies i...
12:39 am GMT - Thu, July 16, 2015
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FBI busts hacker nest dedicated to Android and Facebook exploits
The FBI has announced the shutdown of what it calls "a major computer hacker forum" that went by the name of DarkodeCriminal charges were filed against 12 of the hackers in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Lo...
10:06 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Now you can control Hulu with your Apple Watch
You can now use your Apple Watch as a Hulu remote control.The new version of the Hulu app for iOS [iTunes link] includes Apple Watch support. The app lets you use your watch to control playback not ju...
10:00 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Google Fiber to bring free high-speed Internet to public housing
Google announced on Wednesday it is giving away access to its high-speed internet service to public housing residents in its current and future markets.The move is in partnership with the White House ...
08:10 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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'Tron' roller coaster may be worth the trip to China's Disney park
The followup to Tron: Legacy may have been cancelled, but that doesn't mean Disney plans to stop promoting the futuristic computer world at its theme parksShanghai Disney Resort, set to open in 2016,...
07:38 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Twitter makes it easier to lock down your account with new data dashboard
Twitter is making it easier to manage your account's security and privacy settings.The company rolled out a new data dashboard Wednesday that provides users with a detailed look at all their privacy a...
06:50 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak now lets you share photos
Yik Yak has been testing the ability to share photos for months, but now it's officialThe anonymous messaging app, which previously let users anonymously post text-based messages only, announced on We...
06:06 pm -04 - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Now you can control Hulu with your Apple Watch
You can now use your Apple Watch as a Hulu remote control.The new version of the Hulu app for iOS [iTunes link] includes Apple Watch support. The app lets you use your watch to control playback not ju...
04:50 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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The next Google Nexus phone may actually fit in your pocket
It's looking more and more likely that Google has tapped Huawei to build its next Nexus smartphone.Whereas last year's Nexus 6 made by Motorola was a titan with its 6-inch screen, the next Google Nexu...
04:34 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Commodore lives on as a C64 game-playing smartphone
The classic Commodore 64 computer is long dead and buried, but the brand lives on in the first smartphones to feature its iconic name — and the only one in existence to play C64 and Amiga games....
03:11 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Samsung's Galaxy A8 is its slimmest smartphone yet
We've got good and bad newsThe good news: Samsung just launched its thinnest (and arguably most beautiful) phone ever, the Galaxy A8. The bad news: It's not yet available anywhere outside of ChinaSee ...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Apple's new iPod touch: Better specs, more colors (gold!), same price
Apple's long-awaited update to its iPod touch line of devices is now available. In addition to new specs, the new iPod touch also comes in new colors, including gold.This update for the iPod touch is ...
02:41 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Your new dream job is getting paid to hike mountains and test clothes
VENTURA, California — Walker Ferguson didn't plan to work at Patagonia, Inc., where he spends half his time bouncing around the world and meeting the best outdoor athletes on the planetBut five ...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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This desktop app lets you search for GIFs without opening your browser
Finding the perfect GIF just got easier.PopKey, the creators of GIF keyboard, released Send GIFs on Wednesday, a new desktop app for Mac and Windows that allows you to browse and share animated GIFs w...
12:50 pm -04 - Wed, July 15, 2015
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The next Google Nexus phone may actually fit in your pocket
It's looking more and more likely that Google has tapped Huawei to build its next Nexus smartphone.Whereas last year's Nexus 6 made by Motorola was a titan with its 6-inch screen, the next Google Nexu...
12:15 pm GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Computer chip made of wood works as well as the one in your phone
Biodegradable, wood-based computer chips can perform just as well as chips commonly used for wireless communication, according to new research.The inventors argue that the new chips could help address...
11:11 am -04 - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Samsung's Galaxy A8 is its slimmest smartphone yet
We've got good and bad newsThe good news: Samsung just launched its thinnest (and arguably most beautiful) phone ever, the Galaxy A8. The bad news: It's not yet available anywhere outside of ChinaSee ...
10:16 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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The best Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK
LONDON — Get that credit card ready, Amazon Prime Day is upon us.The site's all-day deal bonanza, which marks the company's 20th birthday, sees a load of items heavily discounted during July 15,...
10:00 am -04 - Wed, July 15, 2015
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This desktop app lets you search for GIFs without opening your browser
Finding the perfect GIF just got easier.PopKey, the creators of GIF keyboard, released Send GIFs on Wednesday, a new desktop app for Mac and Windows that allows you to browse and share animated GIFs w...
09:07 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Food powder made from expired produce may help end world hunger
The global amount of food wasted each year is an estimated 1.76 billion tons — that's $750 billion in terms of economic loss, according to the United Nations.The two most common reasons for such...
07:32 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Amazon Prime Day's best deals
Today is Amazon's big Prime Day sales celebration. Throughout July 15, Amazon will have various items and deals on sale.Some of these deals will be for the entire day, some will be for limited periods...
07:32 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Amazon Prime Day: The best deals
Wednesday is Amazon's big Prime Day sales celebration. Throughout July 15, Amazon will have various items and deals on sale.Some of these deals will be for the entire day, some will be for limited per...
07:11 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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HTC goes color-crazy with three affordable new Desire smartphones
With no new flagship device to unveil until next year, HTC's punching at the low-end with a trio of new Desire smartphones.The struggling smartphone company unveiled a trio of new budget smartphones d...
06:44 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Google rolls out Eddystone, an open-source iBeacon rival
Apple's iBeacons are about to face a new wave of competition.Google just unveiled a new platform for bluetooth beacons, along with a new set of tools for developers who want to build apps on top of th...
05:07 am -04 - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Food powder made from expired produce may help end world hunger
The global amount of food wasted each year is an estimated 1.76 billion tons — that's $750 billion in terms of economic loss, according to the United Nations.The two most common reasons for such...
03:33 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Uber expands service for seniors and people with disabilities
Long before Uber get its self-driving Teslas on road, the company is looking to improve its existing service by serving a specific niche: senior citizens and what it calls "disability communities." Th...
03:26 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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Google Street View takes a hike through Australia's spectacular Northern Territory
The Street View Trekker at Uluru.Image: Tourism NTYou'll soon be able to take a virtual trek through Australia's red centre from your desk, thanks to a collaboration between Google and the Northern T...
03:11 am -04 - Wed, July 15, 2015
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HTC goes color-crazy with three affordable new Desire smartphones
With no new flagship device to unveil until next year, HTC's punching at the low-end with a trio of new Desire smartphones.The struggling smartphone company unveiled a trio of new budget smartphones d...
02:40 am GMT - Wed, July 15, 2015
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ZTE's $450 Axon challenges Samsung with premium specs and design
ZTE is not a household brand in the U.S., but the Chinese cellphone manufacturer desperately wants to be.In the lead-up to the announcement of the Axon, its new U.S. flagship smartphone, there was no ...
11:33 pm -04 - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Uber expands service for seniors and people with disabilities
Long before Uber get its self-driving Teslas on road, the company is looking to improve its existing service by serving a specific niche: senior citizens and what it calls "disability communities." Th...
10:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Customization may be coming to the next-gen Moto G budget smartphone
One of the coolest features of Motorola's Moto X smartphone is the Moto Maker customization tool, and the Moto G is one of the best budget Android devices on the market. Now it seems Moto Maker could ...
09:42 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Amazon Echo will be $50 off during Prime Day
Amazon will be giving Amazon Prime members on Wednesday a chance to save lots of money with Prime Day, its Prime-themed sales event.We already previewed some of the big deals Amazon will be rolling ou...
09:06 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Facebook Messenger is toying with a digital assistant that will help you shop
You can already use Facebook Messenger to pay your friends and chat with certain retailers, but the social network may soon also let you order products and research local services from inside the appF...
08:59 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Why Windows Phone has a future
Microsoft may have just shut down most of its handset manufacturing business — but Windows Phone is far from dead, according to CEO Satya Nadella.In an interview with ZDNet, Microsoft's CEO reit...
05:56 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Amazon's Prime Day will offer a 40-inch, 1080p TV for $115
Amazon is saying its Prime Day, a day of deals celebrating the company's 20th birthday, is going to have bigger deals than Black Friday. Now we're getting a look at some of the offers, and they're not...
04:49 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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I tweeted a food emoji and got lunch delivered — in real life
We all know that emoji make any conversation better, but they can also be a helpful way to creatively order lunch.Lexington, Kentucky-based startup Fooji allows users to tweet a food-related emoji to ...
03:00 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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The 15 best features of iOS 9, in GIFs
The latest version of iOS has arrived.Apple released a public beta of iOS 9 last week, an update that brings the company's News app, a revamped Siri and new multi-tasking features to iPhones and iPads...
01:56 pm -04 - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Amazon's Prime Day will offer a 40-inch, 1080p TV for $115
UPDATE, July 15: Here are the best Amazon Prime Day deals we've found so far.Amazon is saying its Prime Day, a day of deals celebrating the company's 20th birthday, is going to have bigger deals than ...
01:41 pm GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Death of Flash inches closer as Mozilla blocks Firefox plugin
It's not looking good for Flash.Mozilla's web browser Firefox blocked Flash Player, Adobe's once-ubiquitous browser plugin that brought us multimedia, games and video throughout the naughts, on Tuesda...
11:00 am -04 - Tue, July 14, 2015
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The 15 best features of iOS 9, in GIFs
The latest version of iOS has arrived.Apple released a public beta of iOS 9 last week, an update that brings the company's News app, a revamped Siri and new multi-tasking features to iPhones and iPads...
10:11 am GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Apple Pay has launched in the UK and everyone is angry at their banks again
LONDON — Apple Pay launched in the UK Tuesday, and thousands of people shot out to sandwich shops to spend money using their phones and watches in the future we'd always dreamed of.There was one...
09:41 am -04 - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Death of Flash inches closer as Mozilla blocks Firefox plugin
It's not looking good for Flash.Mozilla's web browser Firefox blocked Flash Player, Adobe's once-ubiquitous browser plugin that brought us multimedia, games and video throughout the naughts, on Tuesda...
08:53 am GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Physically feeling video game damage on your chest isn't as cool as it sounds
Photorealistic graphics, 3D physics and virtual reality are all playing roles in making video games more realistic than ever before, but one thing remains hard to achieve: the sensation of physically ...
06:36 am GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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10 pieces of retro technology you should sell on eBay right now
Break out those boxes from under your bed and scour the garage — those dusty old Walkmans and Game Boys could be earning you a nice buck online.We all know the stories: Unwitting woman drops off...
06:11 am -04 - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Apple Pay has launched in the UK and everyone is angry at their banks again
LONDON — Apple Pay launched in the UK Tuesday, and thousands of people shot out to sandwich shops to spend money using their phones and watches in the future we'd always dreamed of.There was one...
03:59 am GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Google may add doodle, emoji sharing between Android Wear smartwatches
Apple Watch users can send each other doodles and emoji, but those with Android Wear smartwatches haven't had the same luxuryAccording to a new report, this could soon change. Tech website Phandroid i...
03:11 am GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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How to disable Adobe Flash in your browser
Adobe Flash needs to go.The fact that we're faced with yet another major security flaw in the software — this time discovered in the stolen Hacking Team documents — only highlights what ex...
02:26 am GMT - Tue, July 14, 2015
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Turn your iPhone into a Super 8 camera with the Lumenati CS1
Old-school film cameras are trying to claw their way back to relevance by mating with our digital devicesBut none do it quite like the Lumenati Cinematic Smartcase (CS1), a smartphone housing that tur...
11:59 pm -04 - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Google may add doodle, emoji sharing between Android Wear smartwatches
Apple Watch users can send each other doodles and emoji, but those with Android Wear smartwatches haven't had the same luxuryAccording to a new report, this could soon change. Tech website Phandroid i...
10:26 pm -04 - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Turn your iPhone into a Super 8 camera with the Lumenati CS1
Old-school film cameras are trying to claw their way back to relevance by mating with our digital devicesBut none do it quite like the Lumenati Cinematic Smartcase (CS1), a smartphone housing that tur...
09:50 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Apple iPhone snags 92% of smartphone profits, report says
When Apple first entered the smartphone market, its late co-founder Steve Jobs indicated that he would be happy snagging at least 1% of the existing mobile phone market. Seen by some as a bit of false...
09:01 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Apple fixes iTunes Match bug that scrambles your music library
Following a series of glitches that scrambled music libraries for some users, it's finally safe to update to the Apple's latest iTunes software.Apple issued a patch on Monday to address major bugs tha...
07:47 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Snapchat update puts news before stories from your friends
Snapchat just made its news content a lot more difficult to ignore.In the update, which rolled out to the iOS app on Monday, the company redesigned the stories section of its app to emphasize content ...
07:22 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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The stronger-than-titanium Turing Phone is not just another smartphone
The Turing Phone is the beginning of the cipher phone era."First there were feature phones, then smartphones and now cipher phones," Turing Robotics Industries CEO SYL Chao told Mashable.See also: Tur...
06:37 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Walmart rains on Amazon's sale parade with a big shopping day of its own
Walmart is not-so-subtly crashing Amazon's 20th anniversary sale event with its own day — well, make that week — of steep discounts.Last week, Amazon announced it would give Prime members...
06:22 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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I listened to Beats 1 for a week and all I got was a headache
Apple's Beats 1 online radio station is like listening to music in all caps.On the surface, the live-ish web station created for Apple Music features programming from popular DJs stationed in Los Ange...
05:45 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Push notifications: Just as distracting as a phone call
Fifteen years ago, cell phones announced their presence with a long and sometimes silly ring. Now, our devices are less likely to ring than emit a single beep or boop. Even a muted vibration might ind...
12:00 pm GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Windows 10 rollout plans reveal a humbler Microsoft
This will not be your father’s Windows launch.Microsoft outlined on Monday its global release plans for Windows 10, a desktop and laptop operating system Microsoft has taken to calling “a ...
04:03 am GMT - Mon, July 13, 2015
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Comcast unveils PC and mobile TV app called Stream
The battle to woo cord cutters with à al carte cable TV channels via apps has taken a new turn, with cable giant Comcast now joining the frayComcast's new service is called Stream, and it will in...
12:15 pm GMT - Sun, July 12, 2015
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From New York to Nashville on the Startup Bus
On the third day, half the people on the Startup Bus got motion sick. We hadn't slept for two or three nights, the roads through the Smoky Mountains were perilously curved, the tour bus was traveling ...
04:38 am GMT - Sun, July 12, 2015
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'Spiderman'-like photographer caught using $11,000 in stolen camera gear
A rising star Australian photographer who is known for taking sky-high, Dare Devil-like shots has been caught using stolen camera gear, after failing to remove the copyright data which linked the gear...
04:18 am GMT - Sun, July 12, 2015
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5 can't-miss apps: SayWhat, Accelerator, 'Kosmo' and more
With recent chaos at Reddit and Facebook changing its News Feed settings and friends icon, you may have missed some of this week's best new appsSee also: 10 apps that will make your life infinitely ea...
01:03 am GMT - Sun, July 12, 2015
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New York City asks Google Maps to discourage left turns
Making a left turn in a bustling place like New York City can be dangerous — even deadlyCase in point: 17 pedestrians and three bicyclists were killed in the city last year by vehicles making le...
08:22 pm GMT - Sat, July 11, 2015
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Reddit's new CEO Steve Huffman: 'We will reconsider all our policies'
Reddit's new CEO isn't wasting any time trying to make amends with the site's users.Just one day into his tenure, and one day after embattled interim CEO Ellen Pao stepped down, Steve Huffman answered...
05:00 pm GMT - Sat, July 11, 2015
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Hands on with Apple News: Will it kill Flipboard?
The first iOS 9 public beta was released on Thursday. We've been testing iOS 9 on a variety of devices but have been spending a lot of time with it on an iPad Air 2.That's partially to try out the new...
05:00 pm GMT - Sat, July 11, 2015
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Hands-on with Apple News: Will it kill Flipboard?
The first iOS 9 public beta was released on Thursday. We've been testing iOS 9 on a variety of devices but have been spending a lot of time with it on an iPad Air 2.That's partially to try out the new...
12:00 pm GMT - Sat, July 11, 2015
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Nature Valley shows scary pictures of children addicted to technology
Children are obsessed with technology, and Nature Valley wants us to be afraid. Very afraid.That seems to be the message of this new ad for the granola bar company, which asks three generations of fam...
12:14 am GMT - Sat, July 11, 2015
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United Airlines and NYSE troubles are homegrown
This week’s New York Stock Exchange and United Airlines tech meltdowns highlighted our infrastructure vulnerabilities and prompted fresh fears of cyber-terrorism. Yet further examination reveals...
11:06 pm GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Samsung is working on an 11K phone display with off-the-charts clarity
In five years, we may all be laughing at our "low" resolution QuadHD smartphone displays.Samsung is developing an 11K "super-resolution" display with an absolutely insane pixel density of 2,250 ppi (p...
10:42 pm GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Microsoft HoloLens has a disappointingly small field of vision
Microsoft HoloLens fulfills our nerdiest Star Wars fantasies, finally making holograms a reality. But as futuristic as the augmented reality headset is, one complaint many people who have tried the he...
08:14 pm -04 - Fri, July 10, 2015
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United Airlines and NYSE troubles are homegrown
This week’s New York Stock Exchange and United Airlines tech meltdowns highlighted our infrastructure vulnerabilities and prompted fresh fears of cyber-terrorism. Yet further examination reveals...
08:03 pm GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Gmail is finding smarter ways to keep spam out of your inbox
Google boasts that Gmail filters stop 99.9% of all spam, but it wants to do even better. Can Gmail become spam-free?Google announced a number of improvements to Gmail spam filtering in a blog post on ...
06:35 pm GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Apple is hiding its newest Hong Kong store behind this gorgeous barricade
Apple has always had a way of capturing attention with its retail stores. But with its yet-to-be-opened store in Hong Kong, it is captivating the neighborhood with its outside barricade.Apple put up t...
05:15 pm GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite makes a good e-reader great
Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite is the now best e-reader on the market, a feat it accomplished with essentially just two updates: a new high-resolution screen and a new font.It’s true: Amaz...
02:52 pm GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Samsung may launch Galaxy Note 5 this summer to beat the next iPhone
For all the ad bashing that Samsung does against Apple, the Korean electronics company is reportedly hoping to avoid direct confrontation with the next iPhone.Samsung plans to launch its next Android-...
01:30 pm GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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What Reddit can learn from its user revolt
Last week, Reddit users revolted after the firing of beloved administor Victoria TaylorComments from Reddit CEO Ellen Pao only sparked further outrage from the community.On the latest episode of MashT...
09:34 am GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Brewtroleum: A New Zealand brewery has made fuel from beer
Drink more beer, save the planet? That's what a beer brewery in New Zealand is saying.DB Export, a brewery in New Zealand, announced last month it had created a biofuel made using leftover yeast from ...
07:51 am GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Target bets on the smart home with new futuristic 'Open House' lab
Your future smart home could be brought to you by... Target? Yes, Target.The retailer opened the doors of an experimental space, called Open House, in San Francisco Thursday. The Open House is complet...
07:11 am GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Asus Chromebook Flip: Nothing cheap about it except the price
Chromebooks are not sexy. Cheap, plasticky and functional — yes — but not sexy.Asus' all-aluminum Chromebook Flip is arguably the sleekest Chromebook that's not the uber-pricey Chromebook ...
03:51 am -04 - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Target bets on the smart home with new futuristic 'Open House' lab
Your future smart home could be brought to you by... Target? Yes, Target.The retailer opened the doors of an experimental space, called Open House, in San Francisco Thursday. The Open House is complet...
02:34 am GMT - Fri, July 10, 2015
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Rolling Buddy robot may just kill you with cuteness
People are afraid of robots. They're uncomfortable with the androids that look too much like humans and may even run screaming from the types which recently competed in the DARPA Robotics Challenge. B...
09:19 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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T-Mobile customers won't be charged extra for using phones in Canada and Mexico anymore
Continuing its radical Uncarrier Amped strategy, T-Mobile announced on Thursday that it is extending service to Canada and Mexico for all of its U.S. customers at no extra charge.Starting on July 15, ...
08:28 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Linkmoji turns any link into emoji
The day has come, people. We've reached the zenith of human achievement: We can now turn web links into emoji.George Kedenburg III, a product designer at Facebook, and Eric Nakagawa, founder of the si...
08:01 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac is now available to Office 365 subscribers
The wait is finally overMicrosoft is finally launching Office 2016 for Mac.The latest versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and OneNote are now available to Office 365 subscribers, the company ...
05:19 pm -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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T-Mobile customers won't be charged extra for using phones in Canada and Mexico anymore
Continuing its radical Uncarrier Amped strategy, T-Mobile announced on Thursday that it is extending service to Canada and Mexico for all of its U.S. customers at no extra charge.Starting on July 15, ...
05:02 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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iOS 9 allows high-quality Apple Music playback on cellular connection
Apple Music users with gripes about audio quality will soon get a boon. The company's upcoming mobile operating system iOS 9 will allow them to play higher-quality music when streaming on a cellular c...
05:02 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Anyone can now download the iOS 9 beta
The first public beta for iOS 9 is now available for regular users to download and install.The beta, which comes a day after Apple seeded iOS 9 beta 3 to developers, offers adventurous users a chance ...
04:18 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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ChefsFeed, which helps you eat like a master chef, adds more cities to its plate
Whether it's hangover-relieving greasy cheeseburgers, perfectly assembled fish tacos or expertly mixed craft cocktails, eating and drinking like a famous chef is a lot easier than it seemsAt least, th...
04:16 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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The G4 Beat is a smaller and cheaper version of LG's best smartphone
The G4 is unequivocally the best smartphone that LG has ever createdIn our review, we said it had everything. With so much going for the G4, it's no surprise that LG is milking its success with smalle...
04:09 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Google Chromecast ethernet adapter quietly goes on sale, sells out immediately
Google Chromecast is a solid little device that plugs into your TV and allows video streaming from computers and mobile devices, but it's only as good as your Wi-Fi network. Now, the company has a new...
04:01 pm -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac is now available to Office 365 subscribers
The wait is finally overMicrosoft is finally launching Office 2016 for Mac.The latest versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and OneNote are now available to Office 365 subscribers, the company ...
01:02 pm -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Anyone can now download the iOS 9 beta
The first public beta for iOS 9 is now available for regular users to download and install.The beta, which comes a day after Apple seeded iOS 9 beta 3 to developers, offers adventurous users a chance ...
12:35 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Facebook's latest News Feed change lets you pick who you see first
Facebook is now letting you make your News Feed a lot more personal.The social network introduced a new set of tools meant to give users more control over exactly what they see in their News FeedSee a...
12:30 pm GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Lytro sprinkles some VR magic on its flagship camera and software
Lytro wants to transform from a novel consumer camera company into an enabler of virtual reality experiences. To lay the groundwork for the change, it's pushing out big updates to its flagship camera ...
12:18 pm -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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ChefsFeed, which helps you eat like a master chef, adds more cities to its plate
Whether it's hangover-relieving greasy cheeseburgers, perfectly assembled fish tacos or expertly mixed craft cocktails, eating and drinking like a famous chef is a lot easier than it seemsAt least, th...
08:35 am -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Facebook's latest News Feed change lets you pick who you see first
Facebook is now letting you make your News Feed a lot more personal.The social network introduced a new set of tools meant to give users more control over exactly what they see in their News FeedSee a...
08:30 am -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Lytro sprinkles some VR magic on its flagship camera and software
Lytro wants to transform from a novel consumer camera company into an enabler of virtual reality experiences. To lay the groundwork for the change, it's pushing out big updates to its flagship camera ...
07:41 am GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Finnish teen convicted for 50,000 computer hacks
A Finnish 17-year-old previously linked to the Lizard Squad hacker group has been convicted of over 50,000 "aggravated computer break-ins."Julius "Zeekill" Kivimaki — who bills himself as an "un...
07:17 am GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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5 tips for designing a brilliant Apple Watch app
Since the Apple Watch launched in April, some of the first generation apps built for the smartwatch have performed well, while others really, really did not.It's probably safe to say Invoice2go's smar...
04:59 am GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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IBM announces functioning 7-nanometer chip breakthrough
The pace of software and startup innovation only seems to be accelerating, but tech industry stalwarts like IBM continue to work behind the scenes to keep things quietly moving forwardIBM Research's l...
03:41 am -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Finnish teen convicted for 50,000 computer hacks
A Finnish 17-year-old previously linked to the Lizard Squad hacker group has been convicted of over 50,000 "aggravated computer break-ins."Julius "Zeekill" Kivimaki — who bills himself as an "un...
02:04 am GMT - Thu, July 9, 2015
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Fujifilm X-T10 is the perfect anti-smartphone camera
Don't buy the Fujifilm X-T10 if you will only leave it in automatic mode. You'd be wasting your money and missing the camera's entire appeal.The X-T10 is for people who understand (or want to learn) t...
12:59 am -04 - Thu, July 9, 2015
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IBM announces functioning 7-nanometer chip breakthrough
The pace of software and startup innovation only seems to be accelerating, but tech industry stalwarts like IBM continue to work behind the scenes to keep things quietly moving forwardIBM Research's l...
11:59 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Star Wars app lets you take selfies with Vader, brush up on lightsaber skills
What would you look like in Jedi garb? How would you do in lightsaber training? Disney's new Star Wars app makes using the force as easy as tapping buttons on your phone; no Obi-Wan requiredDisney's n...
10:58 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Yahoo unveils Daily Fantasy sports app for real cash payouts
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo is stepping into the rapidly growing world of daily fantasy sports.The company just introduced Yahoo Sports Daily Fantasy, a new fantasy sports platform that will allow peo...
10:10 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Windows Phone is as good as dead
With Wednesday's layoffs, Microsoft, saddled with the losing mobile hand that is Windows Phone, has essentially folded. The bulk of the 7,800 people let go are from the company's phone division, a tac...
10:04 pm -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Fujifilm X-T10 is the perfect anti-smartphone camera
Don't buy the Fujifilm X-T10 if you will only leave it in automatic mode. You'd be wasting your money and missing the camera's entire appeal.The X-T10 is for people who understand (or want to learn) t...
09:40 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Volvo concept replaces front passenger spot with a rear-facing baby seat
Volvo is showing off an innovative design for a built-in child seat concept which could replace a standard front passenger's seat.The company has released photos and details for what it calls an Excel...
07:59 pm -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Star Wars app lets you take selfies with Vader, brush up on lightsaber skills
What would you look like in Jedi garb? How would you do in lightsaber training? Disney's new Star Wars app makes using the force as easy as tapping buttons on your phone; no Obi-Wan requiredDisney's n...
06:58 pm -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Yahoo unveils Daily Fantasy sports app for real cash payouts
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo is stepping into the rapidly growing world of daily fantasy sports.The company just introduced Yahoo Sports Daily Fantasy, a new fantasy sports platform that will allow peo...
05:47 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Google Glass for enterprise will be larger and faster, report says
Google Glass may have been a flop, but Google isn't giving up on the augmented reality glasses.Following a recent FCC filing discovery, 9to5Google has revealed details of the next version of Google Gl...
05:42 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Logitech is rebranding its newest products as 'Logi'
Logitech is pulling a DiddyLogitech announced Wednesday it is undergoing a major rebranding effort with a greater focus on design, with some of its latest products sold under a new moniker: Logi. The ...
04:04 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Polyvore and IFTTT are first to use Pinterest Developers Platform
Pinterest announced in May that it would let third-party developers tap into its data to create new apps and integrations. Now, two months later, we finally know who the first two developers are: Inte...
04:00 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Meerkat's new Cameo feature lets other users join your video stream
Live streaming app Meerkat on Wednesday released what might just be its biggest update yet with features that allow users to invite others into their stream, better Facebook integration and the abilit...
02:39 pm GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Critical Flash and Windows security flaws unearthed in Hacking Team hack
Adobe has promised a fix for a new, gaping security hole in its Flash software — a hole that could potentially allow attackers to execute code on the victim's computer after they visit a malicio...
01:47 pm -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Google Glass for enterprise will be larger and faster, report says
Google Glass may have been a flop, but Google isn't giving up on the augmented reality glasses.Following a recent FCC filing discovery, 9to5Google has revealed details of the next version of Google Gl...
01:42 pm -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Logitech is rebranding its newest products as 'Logi'
Logitech is pulling a DiddyLogitech announced Wednesday it is undergoing a major rebranding effort with a greater focus on design, with some of its latest products sold under a new moniker: Logi. The ...
12:04 pm -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Polyvore and IFTTT are first to use Pinterest Developers Platform
Pinterest announced in May that it would let third-party developers tap into its data to create new apps and integrations. Now, two months later, we finally know who the first two developers are: Inte...
12:00 pm -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Meerkat's new Cameo feature lets other users join your video stream
Live streaming app Meerkat on Wednesday released what might just be its biggest update yet with features that allow users to invite others into their stream, better Facebook integration and the abilit...
10:41 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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How much does it cost to convert a premium mobile app into a free app with limited features?
In this Ask A Dev, iOS architect Conrad Stoll draws upon the experience he gained from his Runtime iOS app to tell us what to consider when making a free version of a premium app.According to Conrad, ...
09:53 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Apple Watch demand slowing down significantly, report says
Interest in the Apple Watch might be dropping significantly, at least where U.S. customers are concernedAccording to a new report from research firm Slice Intelligence, published by MarketWatch, Apple...
08:50 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Productivity startup aims to make the Internet less distracting
Let's face it, the Internet is a distracting placeAt any given moment there are thousands of videos, Facebook posts, tweet-storms and memes to keep you from getting work done. But Saent, a new product...
05:53 am -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Apple Watch demand slowing down significantly, report says
Interest in the Apple Watch might be dropping significantly, at least where U.S. customers are concernedAccording to a new report from research firm Slice Intelligence, published by MarketWatch, Apple...
04:50 am -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Productivity startup aims to make the Internet less distracting
Let's face it, the Internet is a distracting placeAt any given moment there are thousands of videos, Facebook posts, tweet-storms and memes to keep you from getting work done. But Saent, a new product...
04:11 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Leap Motion hack using Oculus Rift offers augmented reality computing interface
Although the Leap Motion gesture controller has been on the market for several years, it still hasn't caught on with mainstream computer users. However, in recent months, a few developers came up with...
03:22 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Amazon releases its own mobile cloud app to take on Google, Dropbox
Amazon has released a dedicated mobile app that allows users to access documents saved in its Cloud Drive service. The move comes as the cloud storage market becomes increasingly crowded, dominated by...
01:31 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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The Dell Venue 10 7000 is a fab media tablet, but it stinks for work
As much as I love playing catch up on Game of Thrones, there’s always something else to do. Another email to follow up on, another project to tackle, another story to write. And why not? I love ...
01:04 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Netatmo's Welcome smart home camera can see faces, but needs more smarts
During a recent vacation, I had no fewer than three webcams watching my home. I can’t tell you how comforting it is to be able to open an app, access my Nest Cam (formerly Dropcam) to see my gre...
12:54 am GMT - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Greek financial crisis sparks gadget-buying frenzy with Macs high on the list
Forget gold. When the next economic apocalypse comes, hoarding pricey computers may be the new way to save your cashAt least that's what appears to be the case in Greece, where locals are resorting to...
12:11 am -04 - Wed, July 8, 2015
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Leap Motion hack using Oculus Rift offers augmented reality computing interface
Although the Leap Motion gesture controller has been on the market for several years, it still hasn't caught on with mainstream computer users. However, in recent months, a few developers came up with...
11:38 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Is this the design for the first road-ready 3D-printed car?
The future of driving may not just be autonomous, it could be 3D printed.This week, Local Motors, the company that brought you the world’s first 3D-printed car (the Strati), took another signifi...
10:22 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Lyft president: Most millennials won’t own cars in 5 years
Millennials are giving up, putting off or simply choosing not to buy cars — a blow to the $10 trillion automotive industry, but a boon for people like John Zimmer.Lyft’s 31-year-old presid...
10:14 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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'Hands-Free Tinder' concept app selects dates who get your heart racing
When it comes to matters of the heart, can the brain really provide the right answer? A new take on matchmaking app Tinder, as imagined by a design agency, eliminates thinking and lets you find out wh...
09:01 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Google's new tools let you make your website look more like Android
Material Design, Google's new design style for Android, has taken over its mobile operating system, but now the company wants to see it spread across the webThe search giant is now offering Material D...
09:01 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Google's new tools make your website look like Android
Material Design, Google's new design style for Android, has taken over its mobile operating system, but now the company wants to see it spread across the webThe search giant is now offering Material D...
08:36 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Facebook is building a massive wind-powered data center in Texas
Facebook is beefing up its infrastructure to support the next 1 billion users.To get there, the company announced on Tuesday it is building a massive wind-powered data center in Fort Worth, Texas. Se...
06:42 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Finding a celebrity date on Tinder just got easier, if you're into that type of thing
Finding a match on Tinder can be just as difficult for celebrities as it is for the rest of us, apparently.The company is introducing verified profiles for "notable public figures, celebrities and ath...
06:14 pm -04 - Tue, July 7, 2015
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'Hands-Free Tinder' concept app selects dates who get your heart racing
When it comes to matters of the heart, can the brain really provide the right answer? A new take on matchmaking app Tinder, as imagined by a design agency, eliminates thinking and lets you find out wh...
06:09 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Google self-driving cars have arrived in Austin
Google's self-driving Lexus SUVs are a familiar sight in Mountain View, California, near the company's headquarters, but now they're heading south.In a post on Google+ early Tuesday, Google announced ...
03:31 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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DevOps: Finding the key to delivering continuous innovation
In a brutal market where the difference between profit and loss is just three-tenths of a percentage point, anything less than continuous innovation can put a business in danger, says John Jeremiah, t...
03:15 pm GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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NBA player blames elbow injury on his iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6 Plus is a huge phone. It pays off in the 5.5-inch screen and the battery that seems to never die, but its large proportions may also cause some physical strain.San Antonio Spurs power for...
02:42 pm -04 - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Finding a celebrity date on Tinder just got easier, if you're into that type of thing
Finding a match on Tinder can be just as difficult for celebrities as it is for the rest of us, apparently.The company is introducing verified profiles for "notable public figures, celebrities and ath...
11:23 am GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Apple promises to bring back Home Sharing for music in iOS 9
Apple's iOS 8.4 brought an unpleasant surprise for many music fans: Home Sharing for music disappeared. The change means you can no longer share iTunes libraries with iPods and iPhones on the same net...
03:03 am GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Apple-designed third party boxes to be on display at Apple Stores
Boxes for third-party Apple accessories are about look a lot more minimalApple is partnering with accessory-makers such as battery case company Mophie to re-design boxes that fit Apple's design sensib...
02:21 am GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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You can watch a threesome in virtual reality, if you know where to look
The fast growing virtual reality content space has typically focused on gaming and travel, but a new entry into the field in the U.S. is taking things into a completely different direction: VR pornNau...
12:58 am GMT - Tue, July 7, 2015
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Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai beats Tesla with 312-mile range
Toyota's hydrogen-powered Mirai can go 312 miles without needing a fuel refill, nabbing the previous title away from Tesla Model S's 270-mile range.At the 2015 Aspen Ideas Festival last week, Toyota a...
10:21 pm -04 - Mon, July 6, 2015
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You can watch a threesome in virtual reality, if you know where to look
The fast growing virtual reality content space has typically focused on gaming and travel, but a new entry into the field in the U.S. is taking things into a completely different direction: VR pornNau...
10:02 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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This app lets you see who unfriends you on Facebook
This new app will tell you who's kicked you to the digital curb.The app, called Who Deleted Me for Facebook, makes a list of your current Facebook friends and tracks who removes you over time. Unfortu...
09:49 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Microsoft drops the Xbox Music name for Groove, and brings easier access with it
Microsoft's music streaming service, Xbox Music, has a new name: Groove.The company announced the rebranding of its music streaming service on Monday in an official Windows blog post by Brandon LeBlan...
08:54 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Reddit CEO Ellen Pao: 'We screwed up'
The backlash against Reddit CEO Ellen Pao related to the firing of popular Reddit administrator Victoria Taylor reached a fever pitch over the weekend. But despite her initial response to community me...
08:43 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Challenge accepted: America's giant robot will battle Japan's giant robot
A dozen movie and TV robot fantasies are about to come to fruition: Two giant robots, one from Japan and one from the United States, will battle until only one is left standing.Japanese robotics compa...
08:26 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Amazon thinks its new shopping day will put Black Friday to shame
Amazon is about to turn 20, and to mark the occasion, it's giving Prime members access to a sale event it's billing as bigger than Black FridayThe Prime Day sale, which is being promoted on Amazon's h...
08:15 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Web design is dead
Web design is (finally!) dying of irrelevance. Web pages themselves are no longer the center of the Internet experience, which is why designers need to move on to the next challenges — products ...
07:55 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Your Instagram feed just got bigger and bolder
Prepare your cat photos, InstagrammersThe photo-sharing platform has long compressed images in its applications so they are small and easy to load, but it will soon bump up photo resolution, improving...
07:05 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Twitter now lets you show (and celebrate) your birthday
Twitter got a little more festive when it announced that users can now display their birthdays on their profiles. The social network plans on rolling out the feature to all users throughout the day on...
06:17 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Google's Waze launches carpooling app for commuters in Israel
Google has more than just self-driving vehicles on its roadmap.The company's navigation app Waze, which it acquired in 2013 for a reported $1 billion, launched a carpooling pilot program for commuters...
06:02 pm -04 - Mon, July 6, 2015
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This app lets you see who unfriends you on Facebook
This new app will tell you who's kicked you to the digital curb.The app, called Who Deleted Me for Facebook, makes a list of your current Facebook friends and tracks who removes you over time. Unfortu...
04:54 pm -04 - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Reddit CEO Ellen Pao: 'We screwed up'
The backlash against Reddit CEO Ellen Pao related to the firing of popular Reddit administrator Victoria Taylor reached a fever pitch over the weekend. But despite her initial response to community me...
04:32 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Olloclip is crowdfunding a new iPhone rig that Periscopers will love
Olloclip’s collection of lens attachments can add a world of photographic capabilities to the iPhone, but virtually none work with the existing iPhone cases. The company has long provided its ow...
03:50 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Beyond the action cam: GoPro CEO says VR and drones are the future
When you think of GoPro, you think of one thing: Tiny, waterproof cameras that can be mounted almost anywhere. You think of skiers, skateboarders and adrenaline junkies leaping out of air balloons in ...
02:55 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Hacking Team, which makes spyware for governments, just got hacked
When your company has a name like "Hacking Team," it doesn't look very good if you're the ones getting hacked.Italy-based Hacking Team, which is best known for developing the surveillance software Rem...
02:00 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Unboxing the Hero 4 Session, the smallest GoPro ever
Words can't properly convey just how small the GoPro Hero 4 Session is, but a video can.GoPro gave Mashable a first look at the Session ahead of its July 12 release. The $399 action camera measures ro...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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GoPro Hero 4 Session is the tiniest GoPro ever and I absolutely love it
Repeat after me: Smallest. GoPro. Ever.The new Hero 4 Session is 50% smaller and 40% lighter than GoPro's flagship Hero 4 Black. The $399 cube-shaped camera reminds me a lot of the Polaroid Cube, anot...
12:32 pm -04 - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Olloclip is crowdfunding a new iPhone rig that Periscopers will love
Olloclip’s collection of lens attachments can add a world of photographic capabilities to the iPhone, but virtually none work with the existing iPhone cases. The company has long provided its ow...
12:03 pm GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Apple Pay expected to launch in the UK on July 14
LONDON — We knew it was coming, and we now seem to have a date.Apple's payment service Apple Pay, which launched in the U.S. last year, was revealed to be coming to the UK at the Worldwide Devel...
10:55 am -04 - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Hacking Team, which makes spyware for governments, just got hacked
When your company has a name like "Hacking Team," it doesn't look very good if you're the ones getting hacked.Italy-based Hacking Team, which is best known for developing the surveillance software Rem...
07:03 am -05 - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Apple Pay expected to launch in the UK on July 14
LONDON — We knew it was coming, and we now seem to have a date.Apple's payment service Apple Pay, which launched in the U.S. last year, was revealed to be coming to the UK at the Worldwide Devel...
01:34 am GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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Home routers and coffee shops may soon offer nearby phones a 4G data connection
Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous in homes and businesses thanks to the way anyone can set up their own network and start connecting up gadgets. Before long, you may be similarly free to set up your own net...
12:06 am GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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More than 200 movies, TV shows and documentaries disappear from Netflix
If you wanted to wind-down the long holiday weekend with a classic film or an episode of Melrose Place on Netflix, think again. The streaming service has purged more than 200 movies, TV shows and docu...
12:06 am GMT - Mon, July 6, 2015
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More than 500 movies, TV shows and documentaries disappear from Netflix
If you wanted to wind-down the long holiday weekend with a classic film or an episode of Melrose Place on Netflix, think again. The streaming service has purged more than 500 movies, TV shows and docu...
03:00 am GMT - Sun, July 5, 2015
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How to cancel your Apple Music subscription before your free trial is up
The new Apple Music streaming service comes with a three-month free trial as a way to entice users. Get them hooked early on and they'll be more likely to cough up money to subscribe to the platformWh...
02:00 am GMT - Sun, July 5, 2015
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5 can't-miss apps: Pushbullet, Radar, 'Big Emoji Quiz' and more
With Apple finally launching its music streaming service and new leaks about the upcoming line of iPhones, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps.See also: Yoko Ono releases chess app w...
11:00 pm -04 - Sat, July 4, 2015
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How to cancel your Apple Music subscription before your free trial is up
The new Apple Music streaming service comes with a three-month free trial as a way to entice users. Get them hooked early on and they'll be more likely to cough up money to subscribe to the platformWh...
10:24 pm GMT - Sat, July 4, 2015
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Google FCC filing may point to next version of Google Glass
The rise and fall of Google Glass from cool edge tech to bar room punchline may be about to take another turnA new set of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documents filed by Google offers a pee...
06:37 pm GMT - Sat, July 4, 2015
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Reddit CEO Ellen Pao responds to admin firing outrage as petition against her gains steam
The furor surrounding the firing of popular Reddit administrator Victoria Taylor took a new turn on Friday, when company CEO Ellen Pao commented on the resulting backlash.After Taylor's termination, s...
04:00 pm GMT - Fri, July 3, 2015
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30 events in tech, UX, analytics and more
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to list and find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five ev...
03:00 pm GMT - Fri, July 3, 2015
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Apple Music vs. Spotify: Listen to our debate
Now that we've had a few days to play around with Apple Music, it's time to debate how the streaming service stacks up against its main competitor, Spotify.On the latest episode of MashTalk, we realiz...
01:00 pm GMT - Fri, July 3, 2015
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Great Scott! 7 'Back to the Future' gadgets that are real in 2015
It's finally 2015, the year when Back to the Future II promised everything would be coolerThe first Back to the Future movie hit theaters 30 years ago today. In the sequel, released in 1989, director ...
11:00 am -04 - Fri, July 3, 2015
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Apple Music vs. Spotify: Listen to our debate
Now that we've had a few days to play around with Apple Music, it's time to debate how the streaming service stacks up against its main competitor, Spotify.On the latest episode of MashTalk, we realiz...
07:35 am GMT - Fri, July 3, 2015
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Report: F-35 can't dogfight. Lockheed Martin: Not so fast
You may have seen a highly critical report insinuating that the F-35 fighter jet can be outmaneuvered by its predecessor, the F-16. The Military said the report is misleading: what's going on here?War...
02:12 am GMT - Fri, July 3, 2015
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Why do we keep expecting robots to kill us?
A man died in an industrial accident at a Volkswagen factory in Germany Wednesday. Normally, this would have been little noted — industrial accidents are unfortunately common, with an estimated ...
11:43 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Windows 10's Wi-Fi sharing feature is really clever, but just got a bad rap
Microsoft is rebutting claims that an upcoming Windows 10 feature could leak your Wi-Fi password to strangers.A new feature on Windows 10 called Wi-Fi Sense allows your Outlook, Skype and Facebook con...
11:20 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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iTunes Home Sharing for music has disappeared in iOS 8.4
Like to use Apple's Home Sharing feature to listen to any iTunes library in your network via an iPhone or iPad? We have a tip for you: Don't upgrade to iOS 8.4. At least not yetWith the launch of the ...
11:18 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Facebook Messenger tests unified search for finding stickers and GIFs
Facebook Messenger quietly began testing a new search feature this week that makes it easier for finding stickers and GIFs in one place.The experimental feature was quietly rolled out to a small group...
08:59 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Evernote CEO sets the record straight on finding his replacement
Ask longtime Evernote CEO Phil Libin what he's really good at, and he’ll say it’s brainstorming, developing and evangelizing productsBut taking a company public? Not so muchSee also: Googl...
08:48 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Apple Music review: Loud, fast and out of control
Apple Music, Apple's much-anticipated music streaming service, is finally here for all ears to hear — but should you sign up for it?That's the question we're here to answer, but be warned: That ...
08:28 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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These packages turn your mailbox into a mysterious portal to another dimension
The modern mailbox is a sad place, filled only with Amazon packages and junk mail — things we're either already expecting, or things that we never wanted in the first place.The Mysterious P...
07:43 pm -04 - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Windows 10's Wi-Fi sharing feature is really clever, but just got a bad rap
Microsoft is rebutting claims that an upcoming Windows 10 feature could leak your Wi-Fi password to strangers.A new feature on Windows 10 called Wi-Fi Sense allows your Outlook, Skype and Facebook con...
05:10 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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An iPhone case shaped like a gun is probably a bad idea
There are a lot of iPhone cases to choose from — from super-protective ones to colorful, fun options.But here's one suggestion: Don't buy one that looks like a gun.See also: 'Douchebag Beach Clu...
03:39 pm GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Turing Phone is tougher than steel, boasts great specs and super security
The Turing Phone looks like it was plucked right out of a sci-fi movie.Turing Robotics Industries announced on Thursday its Turing Phone, the world's first smartphone made from Liquidmorphium liquid m...
07:39 am GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Researchers in Japan show off super fast laser holograms you can touch
The dream of being able to touch and interact with holograms was the subject of many science fiction stories, but a lab in Japan has actually accomplished the featUnlike the fictional holodeck on Star...
07:05 am GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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The computers of our wildest dreams — and what it takes to make them a reality
One of the first electronic, programmable computers in the world is remembered today mostly by its nickname: Colossus. The fact that this moniker evokes one of the seven wonders of the ancient world i...
01:11 am GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Android users have a 'very unofficial' way to listen to Apple's Beats 1
When Apple first announced its new music streaming service, the news marked the first time the Cupertino company would ever create an Android version of one of its services.Though Apple Music official...
12:21 am GMT - Thu, July 2, 2015
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Hackers hit Donald Trump hotels with major credit card breach
The slow-motion meltdown of Donald Trump's empire, brought on largely by his inflammatory political comments, continues apace, this time fueled by hackersThe Trump Hotel Collection, a chain of luxury ...
09:58 pm GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Dismal 'Ehmoji' keyboard perfectly epitomizes Canadian content
If you're Canadian, you're probably intimately familiar with "Canadian content," laws created by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) that specify a significant porti...
08:48 pm GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Major iTunes 12.2 bug is ruining music libraries
A day after the launch of Apple Music, users are reporting an iTunes bug that is wrecking music libraries by scrambling artists, albums and tracks.Apple's tagline, "All your music in one place," impli...
08:09 pm GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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A gold iPod could be coming soon, if iTunes isn't lying
An image hidden in Apple's new iTunes 12.2 software may have just leaked news that new iPod colors are coming, including goldThe image, first spotted by MacRumors, reportedly surfaces when a user trie...
06:53 pm GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Report: Leaked iPhone 6S photo suggests longer battery life
With the debut of the next-generation iPhone likely three months away — a new one traditionally launches each September — the Apple rumor mill is heating up right on schedule.Allegedly lea...
06:26 pm GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Google Photos identified two black people as 'gorillas'
Google Photos uses sophisticated facial-recognition software to identify not only individuals, but also specific categories of objects and photo types, like food, cats and skylinesImage recognition pr...
04:55 pm GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Snapchat's big change: Just tap instead of holding down
Snapchat just changed everything you though you knew about its app.Snapchat made major changes to its user interface in an update Wednesday: you no longer need to hold down to view a Snap or Story. In...
11:10 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Olympus Air crams a mirrorless camera into a smartphone-controlled lens
If your favorite camera is the one on your smartphone, Olympus' latest mirrorless camera may be the perfect way to step up your selfie game.The company introduced a new mirrorless camera Tuesday, the ...
08:41 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Jaunt's NEO camera promises immersive virtual reality films
Back in April we gave a preview of the new virtual reality camera from Jaunt, a company that hopes to revolutionize the way movies are filmedToday, Jaunt finally revealed the commercial version of its...
08:32 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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'Douchebag Beach Club': The top 5 games banned in Australia in the past four months
Australia only got a R18+ rating for gaming in 2013, but that doesn't mean everything is now making it past the country's infamous Classification Board.In fact, Australia banned 220 online games in th...
07:10 am -04 - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Olympus Air crams a mirrorless camera into a smartphone-controlled lens
If your favorite camera is the one on your smartphone, Olympus' latest mirrorless camera may be the perfect way to step up your selfie game.The company introduced a new mirrorless camera Tuesday, the ...
04:04 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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AppleCare will finally replace ailing batteries on more Apple devices
The batteries inside your Apple devices may have just gotten new lifeApple has broadened its coverage for worn out batteries beyond its mobile lineup through its AppleCare Protection warranty service,...
03:00 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Apple's new iTunes update arrives for some and not others
On the same day Apple released its much anticipated new streaming service, Apple Music, the company also offered users a new iTunes update that frustrated more than a few Apple fans.iTunes 12.2 was me...
02:46 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Gmail boosts its emoji game, adds themes you can edit
Google is constantly tweaking usability features on Gmail, but a new update focuses on fun — emoji styleNow, when you compose a Gmail message you'll have an even larger array of whimsical and de...
01:52 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Slack, Netflix, Pinterest crash and you can't blame the leap second
Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides the backbone Netflix, Slack, Pinterest and thousands of other websites and services, appeared to suffer widespread outage Tuesday.Slack, Asana, Netflix, Pinte...
01:26 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Mark Zuckerberg takes questions from Stephen Hawking, Arnold Schwarzenegger in bizarre Q&A
Well, that got... weird.Facebook held one of its regular Q&A Townhall sessions with Mark Zuckerberg Tuesday. Rather than a live event with Zuckerberg answering questions from a live audience, the ...
12:21 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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With new Chrome extension, everything is mostly awesome
Because we can all use a little more positivity in our lives (especially on the Internet), there is now a Google Chrome extension that replaces what it deems negative and/or swear words with some...
12:06 am GMT - Wed, July 1, 2015
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Facebook Messenger payments is now nationwide
Facebook Messenger has finally rolled out its payments feature across the entire U.S. so that any stateside user can pay friends right inside the app, if they likeDavid Marcus, Facebook's vice preside...
11:06 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Pinterest's Buyable Pins only let you buy one item at a time
You can finally make purchases directly on Pinterest, but going on a crazy shopping spree will be tougher than you thinkThe social network on Tuesday began rolling out Buyable Pins, essentially items ...
09:44 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Apple Music's Beats 1 radio station is bleeping out all the bad words
You might be excited to have heard Dr. Dre's The Chronic legally streaming for the first time today on Beats 1, but you might have been disappointed to hear all the swearing bleeped out.Apple's 24/7 o...
09:02 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Apple beefs up its beats in GarageBand update
Apple Music isn't the only new music software coming straight out of Cupertino Tuesday. Apple just released an updated version of its music creation software GarageBandThe update adds a suite of new m...
08:45 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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4 ways tech is making your headaches worse, according to a neurologist
If you ignore that pulsing, throbbing pain in your head long enough, it'll go away eventually — right?While it's hopefully just a small headache, a migraine is usually recurring and severe enoug...
08:21 pm -04 - Tue, June 30, 2015
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With new Chrome extension, everything is mostly awesome
Because we can all use a little more positivity in our lives (especially on the Internet), there is now a Google Chrome extension that replaces what it deems negative and/or swear words with some...
08:13 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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How to get started with Apple Music
Apple just launched its ambitious new streaming service, marking a huge departure from the company's old approach to music. But the pages and interfaces within Apple Music can be confusing. It claim...
07:38 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Can you use Apple Music's family plan to share a subscription with friends?
Apple Music's family share plan offers unlimited streaming for up to six people for $14.99 a month, which is a tempting offer — considering it's only $5 more than the $9.99 single-person subscri...
03:38 pm -04 - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Can you use Apple Music's family plan to share a subscription with friends?
Apple Music's family share plan offers unlimited streaming for up to six people for $14.99 a month, which is a tempting offer — considering it's only $5 more than the $9.99 single-person subscri...
03:22 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Listen to a detailed analysis of the Apple Music-Taylor Swift saga
Now that Apple Music is finally here, let's take a look at everything that's happened since Apple first announced the service at its Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month.On the latest ep...
03:10 pm GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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iOS 8.4 is here: How to download Apple Music now
The show is about to begin.Apple released iOS 8.4, which includes Apple Music, to iPhone and iPad owners at about 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. To get the update, users need only go to Settings > General ...
11:03 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Apple Music streams songs at the same quality as iTunes downloads
Regular music listeners may not care, but there's segment of audiophiles out there that really cares deeply about their music's audio quality.It was previously reported Apple Music would stream music ...
10:43 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Engineers have increased fiber optic capacity nearly 20 times
With the amount of internet-connected devices increasing every day, the need for better, faster Internet is considerable. University researchers have come up with a very clever solution to this proble...
10:18 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Apple Music first look: It's all about curation, curation, curation
Apple's long-awaited streaming music service, Apple Music will be officially released on TuesdayReplacing the official music app on iOS, Apple Music combines your iTunes library and uploads with on-de...
10:00 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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How Apple Music could save the music industry without even trying
Back in April 2003, Apple reinvented the music industry with the introduction of the iTunes Music Store. Although the iTunes Store wasn't the first attempt at selling licensed music online, it was far...
09:04 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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How iCracked is becoming the Uber for smartphone repairs
It’s not unusual for 20-year-old Taha Jahmi to drop what he’s doing on a Saturday night and meet a stranger at a bar to fix their shattered iPhone display.In fact, Jahmi is making a living...
08:33 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Google Maps will alert you to upcoming railroad crossings
In an effort to prevent railroad crossing accidents, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has teamed up with Google to warn drivers when they're approaching a crossingEvery railroad crossing in t...
08:14 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Watch a guy set a record for world's fastest two-wheel mile...in a car
Doing a two minute mile on a bike or a motorcycle isn't impressive. Doing a two minute mile in a car trying to be a bike is.At this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, an event where a variety of cars ...
07:39 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Uber makes waves in Istanbul with boat service
Uber passengers in Istanbul have a whole new way to travel between continents: Speed boats.The ride-hailing company just announced a new boat service in Istanbul. The service, called UberBOAT, will fe...
07:23 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Apple Watch 'smart fist bumps' shown in Apple patent
Imagine if a simple fist bump with a fellow Apple Watch wearer could enable functions like wirelessly exchanging personal information. No finger taps or screen swiping requiredThat's the future realit...
02:55 am GMT - Tue, June 30, 2015
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Shazam is adding social features to try to become more than just a blue button
For many, Shazam is just a magic blue button that tells you what song is playing at the bar or on the radio. Considering how daunting a task being able to identify the world's music is, it does this v...