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LG introduces the G4 Stylus Phablet, G4c Budget Phone

The 5.7-inch LG G4 Stylus and 5" G4c are interesting budget-minded variations on the flagship LG G4 smartphone.

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President Obama Gets His Own @POTUS Twitter Handle

President Obama has taken then helm of @POTUS, a twitter account only he will post to, meant to be handed down between presidents.

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Security Researcher Accused of Hacking a Plane in Mid-Flight

An FBI warrant says security researcher Chris Roberts hacked a United Airlines flight's computer systems to briefly commandeer the plane in the air.

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Study: Technology Use is Reducing Our Attention Spans

A Microsoft survey shows that heavy technology use is harming our ability to focus, multitask and remember information.

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ASUS ZenFone 2: Powerful Features, Low Price

The brushed metal 5.5" Android L ASUS ZenFone 2 with PixelMaster and BoostMaster technology will go on sale here in the U.S. this week starting at $199.

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Google's Latest Self-Driving Cars Hit the Public Streets

The latest iteration of the Google self-driving car will be tested on the roads of Mountain View, California this summer, the company announced.

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Hackers Using the Starbucks App to Drain Its Users' Bank Accounts

Hackers are actively exploiting the weak passwords on some Starbucks accounts to drain the linked bank account of their owners.

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The Further Democratization of Stingray

The use of IMSI-catchers fake cell phone towers is no longer a massive police secret and the US government does not have a monopoly over their use:

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Wolfram Launches a New Image Recognition Website

The Image Identification Project can analyze uploaded pictures and make a highly educated guess as to what it's a picture of.

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FTC Launches Recovery Site for Identity Theft Victims

identity.gov offers victims of identity theft a step-by-step checklist for contacting authorities, credit bureaus, debt collectors, the IRS and more.

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Google Approving 30% of 'Right to be Forgotten' Requests

Google has processed over 250,000 privacy requests from individuals seeking the deletion of search results that contain personal information.

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Ultra HD Blu-ray Players Coming This Year

Owners of 4K TVs rejoice: The Blu-ray Disc Association has finalized its UHD Blu-ray specification, clearing the way for 4K players later this year.

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Woman Suing Over 24/7 GPS Tracking by Her Employer

A California woman has filed suit claiming that she was fired for disabling a 24/7 GPS tracking app loaded onto her company-provided iPhone.

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Facebook Testing Its Own In-App News Search Engine

The new Add a Link feature for the Facebook iOS app lets you search for links to attach to status updates without needing to open a browser.

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Congress Takes Action Against Online Review Retaliation

The Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2015 would make it illegal for businesses to penalize customers for posting negative reviews online.

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Knomo Elektronista Digital Clutch Keeps You Organized

The Knomo Elektronista Digital Clutch is no ordinary, fashionable bag. If you unzip the sides, the clutch becomes an organizer which can be opened flat.

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New Tech Retailer Offers Free In-home Setup & Tutorials

Enjoy sends a professional to your home to deliver your new tech purchase, set it up and show you how to use it, all at no added cost.

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Facebook: We're Not Responisible for the News Feed Political Echo Chamber

A new study from Facebook, published in Science, suggests our own biases are the biggest factor in the one-sided political nature of our News Feeds.

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3-D Printed Gun Creator Fighting for Legal Right to Distribute its Code

Defense Distributed, designers of The Liberator, the first 3-D printed gun, is filing suit for the right to distribute its blueprint online.

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Google Releases Chrome Extension for the Color-blind

The Color Enhancement add-on for the Chrome browser makes color tweaks to your browser settings to make them easier for the color-blind to see.

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Apple Collaborating with Researchers to Offer DNA Testing to iPhone Owners

The MIT Technology Review suggests that Apple is working to dramatically expand the use of personal DNA testing and sharing via ResearchKit.

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Mophie Introduces a Waterproof Battery Case for iPhone 6

The Mophie Juice Pack H2PRO battery case (2,750 mAh) is rated IP-68 and exceeds Military Standard 810G for drop resistance (1.2 meters).

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T-Mobile Offering Verizon Customers a Free 14-Day Trial

T-Mobile is enticing Verizon customers to switch with a risk free 14-day trial with your existing phone number and a promise to reimburse fees.

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Amazon & JetBlue Partnership Gives Prime Members Free In-Flight Video

Prime members will be able to enjoy their fill of free streaming songs and movies on Amazon Instant on JetBlue flights starting later this year.

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Facebook Testing a Feature That Allows Better News Feed Customization

Facebook is giving a small number of users the ability to promote chosen friends' content to the top of their News Feeds.

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UnitedHealthcare to Start Covering Telemedicine Visits

The largest private insurer in the U.S. has announced it will cover the costs of video chats with doctors for all its subscribers by 2016.

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Microsoft's New Viral Website Tells You How Old You Look

New Microsoft website how-old.net, designed to test face recognition technology, guesses your age and gender based solely on an uploaded picture.

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Tesla Designs a $3,000 Battery to Power Your Home

The Tesla Powerwall is a 220-pound smart battery that stores solar power and releases it for use in your home when electricity rates are highest.

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Pew: Lower Income Kids Falling Into the 'Broadband Gap'

Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census records shows that one-third of families with kids making under $50K are without Internet access at home.

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Waze Launches 'Unusual Traffic' Twitter Accounts for Cities Near You

Waze has launched a series of Twitter accounts in 50 cities that warn when traffic conditions are unusually bad and advise alternate routes.

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Internet Explorer Getting New Protection Against Misleading Ads

From pop-ups that trick you into installing software to blog entries on green coffee bean extract, Microsoft IE is cracking down on unfair ads.

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Microsoft Discusses Windows 10, IE's Replacement and Virtual Reality

The new Microsoft HoloLens virtual reality platform and new details about Windows 10 are being discussed at the Build developer conference this week.

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Stay Safe Online With Google's New 'Password Alert' Chrome Extension

The new Password Alert extension for Chrome protects you from phishing by warning you when you reuse your Google password on a non-Google site.

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Meet the New LG G4 Android Phone

The new LG G4 smartphone features a 5.5-inch quad HD display, an improved 16MP camera with manual mode, better color sensors and real leather backing.

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The Newest Controversy over Police Body Cameras: Public Privacy

Police body cameras may be able to catch misconduct, but plenty of ordinary citizens may find their privacy violated by constant police surveillance.

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Facebook Messenger Gets Video Chat Feature

The Facebook Messenger chat app now lets you connect to friends with free, face-to-face video chats — just watch your mobile data plan.

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Google Report Shows the Top Fashion Trends for Spring 2015

Google's first ever U.S. fashion report reveals that tulle skirts, emoji jogger pants and flannel are the hot trends this spring.

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The Comcast-Time Warner Merger is Officially Dead

Comcast has officially pulled the plug on its proposed merger with Time Warner after the FCC signaled the deal would fail to get federal approval.

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These Are The Top 10 YouTube Videos of All Time

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of YouTube, we have compiled a list of the 10 most watched videos of all time on the streaming video site.

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Google Introduces 'Project Fi', a New Low-Cost Cell Provider

Project Fi uses both your home Wi-Fi network and the Sprint/T-Mobile networks to route calls and data, and charges you only for the data you use.

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Senate Republicans Pushing Patriot Act Reauthorization

Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing a clean reauthorization of the bulk data collection provisions (Section 215) of the Patriot Act.

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Facebook Unveils New Caller ID App 'Hello'

The new Facebook app Hello (Android only) gives you information about incoming calls, pulled directly from the Facebook profile of the caller.

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FBI Secrecy Over Cell Tracking Tech Causing Problems in Court

Prosecutors around the country are dropping cases against dangerous criminals rather than spill details about the FBI's StingRay technology.

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MLB Struggling with Allowing Fan-made Livestreams

Much as it may like to do so, Major League Baseball and other sports groups are largely unable to stop fan-shot live stream video of games.

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HP Unveils 2015 Back‐to‐School Convertible Laptops

HP's new back-to-school lineup features convertible laptops that target students with varying computing needs and budgets.

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Study: One in Four Teens Online Almost Constantly

A new Pew Research Center study shows that 98% of teens use the web weekly, while 56% admit using it several times a day.

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Twitter Now Lets You Receive Direct Messages from Anyone

Social network Twitter now lets you opt in to receiving direct messages from all users of the site, regardless of whether you follow them.

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Norway to Become the First Country to Turn Off FM Radio

On January 11, 2017, Norway will become the first country to complete its transition from analog FM radio to all digital HD radio.

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Car Thieves Hack Remote Keyless Entry Systems with $17 Device

Thieves are using an inexpensive amplifier device to trick remote keyless entry/push-button start vehicles into unlocking themselves, police warn.

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Google Wallet Balances Now FDIC Insured

Money held in your Google Wallet account is now protected against bank failure by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), up to $250,000.

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Verizon FiOS TV Launching Customizable Cable Packages

Starting on April 19, Verizon FiOS TV customers can choose from themed skinny bundles that can be swapped from month to month.

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Government Agency Warns Airplanes At Risk of Hacking

The U.S. GAO is warning that newer passenger aircraft are vulnerable to hacking via their in-flight Wi-Fi networks.

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Facebook Testing New 'Sidebar Status' Messages

Sidebar Statuses are short text blurbs, viewable by your Facebook Messenger friends, that are reminiscent of AIM away messages.

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Jawbone UP4 to Feature NFC Mobile Payment Functionality

UP4, the next generation of Jawbone UP fitness bands, can connect to your American Express card to enable tap-to-pay NFC mobile payments.

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TSA Agents Fired for Inappropriately Groping Passengers During Screenings

The TSA has fired 2 agents who were part of a scheme to fondle attractive male passengers passing through a Denver International Airport checkpoint.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 More Durable than iPhone 6

Recent testing by SquareTrade shows the Samsung Galaxy S6 to be more durable than the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus.

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HTC One M9 Camera Improvements Aren't Enough

An HTC software update to fix camera issues with the One M9 does not improve camera enough to make it competitive.

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Kaspersky Lab Releases Free 'CoinVault' Ransomware Fix

The free Kaspersky Ransomware Decryptor tool restores your access to files affected by the nefarious CoinVault malware.

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PBS Kids' Kart Kingdom: An Online World for Kids

Kart Kingdom allows kids aged 6 to 9 the ability to explore, cooperate with others and learn in a safe, controlled and free online game environment.

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VIZIO 2015 M-Series 4K TVs Start at $599

U.S. television maker VIZIO has unveiled its M-Series, offering 4K ultra high-definition resolution starting at $599 for a 43-inch model.

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Mophie Space Pack Case Adds Storage and Battery Life to the iPhone 6

The Mophie Space Pack protective case adds up to 128 GB of file storage and more battery life to your iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iPad mini.

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FCC Holding Workshop to Address Broadband Privacy Rules

The Federal Communications Commission will be holding a workshop on April 28 to discuss web surfing history privacy protections for broadband subscribers.

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YouTube to Launch Ad-Free Paid Subscription Service Soon

YouTube will soon launch a paid subscription service that allows you to skip ads and access exclusive subscriber-only videos.

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Apple iOS 8.3 Brings New Emoji, Message Spam Filter, More

iOS 8.3 brings racial and family diversity to your emoji keyboard, a spam filter for Messages, a Siri voice update, bug fixes and more.

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The Galaxy S6 Edge is Samsung's Hardest to Repair Phone Yet

The folks at iFixit have given the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone a low 3 out of 10 score for repairability, putting it well behind the iPhone 6.

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LG Unveils First 'Netflix Recommended TV' Models

LG has unveiled new lines of Netflix Recommended TVs, its first ever optimized specifically for streaming video convenience and performance.

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Samsung Radiant 360 R7 Wireless Speaker Brings 360-degree Sound

Samsung's first omni-directional wireless speaker sports 360-degree sound, but is it worth the steep price tag?

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YouTube Kids Under Fire From Parents

The YouTube Kids app mixes advertising with programming drawing ire from parent groups.

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FLIR FX Home Secuirty Camera Introduces Easy Review of Footage

The FLIR FX home security camera offers an easy recap of the day's recordings, convenient cloud storage and can be used as a portable action cam.

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HEXBUG VEX Robotics Ant Is a Perfect Rainy Day Science Project

If jigsaw puzzles and crafting projects are feeling a little stale in your house, we've got a new rainy day project: HEXBUG VEX Robotics Ant.

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Chevrolet Celebrates Two Milestones

Take a trip down memory lane as the GM plant in Arlington, Texas, rolls out it's 100 millionth vehicle, a Chevrolet Suburban. And, the Suburban celebrates its 80th birthday.

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Samsung S6 Edge Bends Just as Easily as the iPhone 6 Plus

After making unbendable claims after the iPhone 6 Bendgate scandal, Samsung's new Galaxy S6 fails the same test.

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Delphi Self-Driving Car Makes First Automated Cross-Country Road Trip

A self-driving car completes a successful test run from San Francisco to New York City.

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HBO Now Coming to Sling TV This Month

More devices are getting access to HBO without a cable subscription thanks to Sling TV.

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Google Cut Android Malware in Half in 2014

Google has released a surprising report about how much malware they've been able to stop last year on Android devices.

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Google Warns About Ad Injector Infections

Google research has noted that approximately 5% of all visitors to Google sites have ad-injecting malware installed in their browser.

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NFL to Broadcast an Internet-Only Regular Season Game

The NFL will broadcast the week 7 Jaguars-Buffalo Bills football game online only through a yet-to-be-named digital distribution company.

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Waze Maps Now Lets You Know How Long You'll Be Stuck in Traffic

The Waze GPS mapping app now includes a progress bar to let you know when you can expect a traffic jam to finally ease up.

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Supreme Court: Police Use of GPS Trackers Constitutes a Search

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the use of GPS tracking technology without a warrant is a Fourth Amendment rights violation.

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How to Opt Out of Verizon's Supercookie UIDH Tracking Program

Verizon is finally letting its customers opt-out of the incredibly intrusive unique identifier header (UIDH) ad-tracking tool through its website.

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How Does Your Business Smell?

What smell best represents you brand? Find out, then get stationery made with your custom scent.

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T-Mobile Launches Calling Plan for Pets

T-Mobile announces new $5 a month calling plan for pets, so your whole family can stay connected.

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Facebook Scrapbook Lets You Easily Share Photos of Your Kids

Facebook Scrapbook allows you to easily create dedicated albums for your kids on your own profile using the site's photo tagging feature.

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Android Gmail App Now Links All Your Email Addresses in One Place

The new All Inboxes feature for Gmail for Android lets you view multiple Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo Mail accounts through a singular Gmail interface.

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Amazon Dash Button Hardware Places Orders of Your Favorite Household Items

The adhesive-mounted Amazon Dash Button lets you instantly order popular household grocery staples with the simple press of a real-life button.

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How to Stop Thieves from Stealing Your Tax Refund

Fraudsters are creating IRS.gov accounts in the names of U.S. taxpayers in a scheme to steal their tax refunds. Here's how to stop them. 

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Google, Apple, Facebook Urge Patriot Act Surveillance Reforms

Tech companies are urging congress to reform the Patriot Act's bulk metadata collection process when it takes up the issue this spring.

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Video Shows Scary Distracted Driving Crashes by Teens

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released a study and video showing the real-life dangers of distracted driving by teens.

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'Data Saver' Extension for Chrome Reduces PC Bandwith Use

The new Data Saver extension for the Google Chrome browser reduces data use and boosts page download speeds while surfing the net on your PC or Mac.

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Where to Get the Best Deal on the Samsung Galaxy S6

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S6 are on, and if you are a savvy shopper, you can get a great deal.

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Amazon Introduces Unlimited Cloud Storage Plans for Cheap

Amazon Cloud Drive now offers an unlimited photo storage plan for $11.99 per year and an unlimited everything plan for $59.99 yearly.

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SXSW 'Future of TV' Panel Focuses on Big Names in Streaming

Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) and Dan Harmon (Community) discussed their current streaming projects at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX.

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Facebook Shows Off New and Coming Features

Spherical videos, third-party messenger apps and a Wi-Fi smart battery for smoke detectors were all unveiled at the F8 Facebook Developers Conference.

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Microsoft Offering Office for Free on Devices Under 10.1 Inches

Microsoft announced today that moving forward, it will make its Office product available as a freemium product on devices under 10.1 inches.

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RadioShack Creditors Seek Sale of Private Customer Data

Creditors of bankrupt retailer RadioShack are seeking to sell its database of over 65 million names and addresses at auction to the highest bidder.

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Telecoms File Suit Against FCC's Net Neutrality Order

USTelecom, a telecom trade group headed by Verizon and AT&T, has filed suit in appeals court against the FCC and its Open Internet Order.

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Twitter Testing Auto-playing Video Ads

Social network Twitter has begun a limited test of auto-playing video ads in multiple formats in user timelines, AdAge is reporting.

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oneID Makes Secure Password Management a Breeze

The oneID Password management system (iOS, Chrome, mobile Safari) automatically collects and syncs logins across devices with no master password.

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U.S. Customs Testing New Facial Recognition Security Program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is testing a new program that digitally compares your face to the picture stored on your passport chip.

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Chevrolet Unveils 'Teen Driver' Parental Control System

Chevrolet will debut its new Teen Driver safety system, which monitors teen driving habits and provides over-speed chimes, on the 2016 Malibu.

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