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White House miffed after Samsung uses an Obama selfie as an ad
Did you catch the selfie that the Red Sox’s David Ortiz took with President Obama? That was a great instance of cultural zeitgeist, wasn’t it? However, Samsung also has a deal with Ortiz that let it...
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Turkey finally lifts Twitter ban, but YouTube is still blocked
It’s official: Turkey’s Twitter ban has officially come to an end. The country’s high court ruled that the ban was unconstitutional just yesterday, and access to the service was finally restored this...
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Digital Storm’s revamped gaming laptops boast high-end GeForce 800M graphics
If you’ve been waiting for a gaming laptop that wrings the most performance out of NVIDIA’s new GeForce 800M graphics chips, you may want to check out Digital Storm’s freshly revamped laptop line. The...
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Google reportedly wants to offer mobile phone service in Fiber areas
Many see Google Fiber as an attempt to disrupt the stagnant world of internet service providers, and it now sounds like Google wants to shake up the wireless industry, too. Sources for The Information...
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KISS’ Photo Bomb app will glam up your photos in the worst way possible
Hey you! Have you ever wanted to use a mobile app to relive the heady glam-rock days of the late 1970s? If so, the newly released KISS Photo Bomb app for iOS and Android is not the way to go. The name...
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Felix Baumgartner is the man who fell to Earth and lived to tell the tale
“I would not do it again because there’s nothing else to accomplish … The fact that it worked once, does not mean it will work again.” Felix Baumgartner is a rock star. At least, he is to the...
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TomTom’s new GPS watches track your heart rate without a chest strap (update:...
Now that smartwatches have built-in heart rate monitors, it’s not enough for GPS watch makers to require a chest strap for the same feature — they’ve got to step up. TomTom, at least, is ready. It...
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Unreal Engine 4.1 update adds SteamOS and Linux support, arrives later this...
Good news for gamers who’ve been eyeing Valve’s upcoming Steam Machines: Unreal Engine 4.1 will support the Linux-based SteamOS after a pending update. In a blog post today, Epic Games’ Mike Fricker...
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Roku devices can now stream Qello’s concert library for $4.99 per month
Have a current-gen Roku device? Want to watch Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour performance from Madison Square Garden? Well, you’re in luck. The aforementioned streaming gadgets in the US, Canada and the...
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IFTTT update outfits iPads, tacks on push notifications
IFTTT’s (If This Then That) recipes automate your apps and other tech tasks to make things a breeze, and the latest update allows the software to play nice on more than just that iPhone. Version 2.0.0...
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The US started a social network in Cuba to foster dissent
At first glance, ZunZuneo had all the markings of your average Silicon Valley startup: a silly name, a focus on messaging and plans to make a splash abroad. That wasn’t exactly the case though, as the...
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GoPro’s new Blackout housing is ideal for shooting those covert operations
Still mounting your GoPro on a helmet? Get with the times. There’s like, a zillion other ways to mount that thing. Your choice is getting even bigger, too, as the action-cam behemoth has just...
View ArticleWhy We Can’t Just Adapt to Climate Change
This week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a major report focused on what actions might or could be taken to adapt to climate change. It attempts to describe who and what...
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Geek Trivia: In Iceland There’s A Smartphone App To Help Prevent?
In Iceland There’s A Smartphone App To Help Prevent? Watching American TV Dating Your Cousin Missing National Chess Matches Forest Fires Think you know the answer? Continue reading here: Geek Trivia:...
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Etch Metal Using a Battery and Simple Household Materials
Have you ever wanted to add your name or a favorite logo to an item, but did not have an easy or economical way to do it? Then you will definitely love today’s DIY tutorial on etching using a battery...
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STREAMZ is a pair of headphones with a built-in WiFi music player
If you’ve ever wanted to listen to your favorite songs from Pandora and Spotify without having to lug around your smartphone, then this pair of headphones that has recently launched on Kickstarter...
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Vine, now with messaging
Vine isn’t just about sharing six-second videos anymore. The Twitter-owned service has just launched a messaging feature that lets you reach out to friends through either videos or text messages. It’s...
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Apple and Microsoft help form lobby group opposing attempts to kill software...
Few would object to legislative attempts to stop patent trolls in their tracks. However, several companies are worried these efforts might go too far — enough so that they’ve formed their own US...
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Over 200 NSA documents collected and made searchable, from Snowden to Prism
When Edward Snowden made a name for himself last June by leaking classified NSA information, he did so by working with The Guardian and a documentary filmmaker. As such, the public learned of much of...
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Mozilla CEO steps down due to political backlash
After a slew of criticism and increased scrutiny over his donations to an anti gay-marriage bill in California, Mozilla’s newly appointed CEO Brendan Eich has stepped down. The company recently...
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