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Cheaper Cancer Gene Tests, by the Drop
A cost-effective new testing method could make it easier for scientists to identify the assortment of cancer-causing genetic mutations in tumor cells. Developed by RainDance Technologies, a maker of...
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Bitcoin on the Hot Seat
Tokyo-based Mt. Gox, once one of the largest exchanges of the bitcoin cybercurrency, stopped operating Tuesday amid rumors that millions may have been stolen from the firm and rising concerns about...
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How do You Prevent ‘Secondary’ Accounts from Shutting Windows 8 Down?
Sharing of a family computer works out well most of the time, but what happens if someone shuts the computer down via their account while you still have work documents open in yours? Is there a way to...
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Crackle’s free video service comes to the PlayStation Vita
PlayStation Vita owners looking for a free video fix no longer have to dig through YouTube — after a long wait, Crackle has launched its service on Sony’s handheld. Much like on other devices, Vita...
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T-Mobile to start turning off older MetroPCS network this year
T-Mobile’s efforts to transition customers from MetroPCS’ aging CDMA network to its own GSM and LTE frequencies is going quite swimmingly. The company has been bragging that it’s well ahead of...
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MasterCard testing security feature that okays purchases based on phone location
Locking down those credit cards while globe-trotting is always a chief concern. Today at Mobile World Congress, MasterCard and Syniverse announced a joint effort to ease the fears of travelers. The...
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The company behind Candy Crush withdraws US trademark application for ‘candy’
A few weeks ago, a group of game developers launched Candy Jam in protest of Candy Crush maker King’s attempt to trademark ‘candy.’ The result? A barrage of rage inspired confectionary-themed titles...
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Apple formalizes iBeacon Bluetooth spec in the hopes of wider adoption
Several companies and organizations have already come forward to test out iOS7′s Bluetooth-based iBeacon technology for tasks like shopping and navigation, but it could become a lot more commonplace...
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Panasonic’s latest Toughpad has the strength, thickness of 10 smartphones...
Panasonic may have bowed out of the consumer smartphone game, but gadgets for businesses are a completely different story. That’s why the Japanese company came to Mobile World Congress with a new pair...
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After Microsoft Deal, What’s Left of Nokia Will Bet on Internet of Things
After Microsoft closes its purchase of Nokia’s devices and services businesses in the coming weeks, Nokia’s chief technology officer, Henry Tirri, will be part of a new organization. The new outfit,...
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Free font: Akura Popo
I’ve gotten a few requests for the name of the main typeface I used on yesterday’s Oscar bingo cards. It’s Brothers Regular, available from myfonts.com for $49. If you’re looking for something free...
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Ask HTG: How Can I Check My Performance and FPS Rates While Gaming?
Some game designers thoughtfully include performance checks and on-screen Frames-Per-Second (FPS) readouts for players to analyze, others don’t. How can you get consistent performance checks and FPS...
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Daily Roundup: Mt. Gox goes offline, OS X update, Disney’s new app and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the...
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Must See HDTV for the week of February 25th: Oscars, Gravity and Game of Arms
The Winter Olympics are over and your normal programming schedule is back in full swing. The NHL is back for hockey fans, but Sunday is the big night for movies, as the 86th Annual Academy Awards air...
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Vodafone’s network in a backpack connects people after natural disasters
Vodafone Foundation (the carrier’s philantrophic arm) has launched a 24-pound mobile network in a backpack to help folks contact family and friends in the wake of a disaster. The device called the...
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FCC Speed Test app for iOS lets the government track your iPhone’s network...
Downloading an app from the federal government might not top your list of priorities at the moment, but if you’re looking to tick that public service box without a need to worry about measly pay,...
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How to Make Scrabble Tile Coasters
The last thing anyone wants to see are water marks on tables left by cold beverages. By using drink coasters, you can encourage your guests to place their drink container on the coaster instead. And...
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Beautiful shoes can make feet ugly | Consumer Reports
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Electronic Cigarettes Getting the Biometric Treatment
Electronic Cigarettes Getting the Biometric Treatment Look out for the Vapor X biometric electronic cigarette from Vapor Corp! Whew, it seems like electronic cigarettes swept into recognition just...
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LINE messenger isn’t selling to anyone, instead it’s going to let you sell...
Rumors of yet another messaging app being sold pinned Naver’s LINE app to Japanese phone carrier, SoftBank. The app maker denied the claim yesterday, and today (instead) announced that it’s adding...
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