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- Verizon Galaxy S4 starts shipping early - June 18, 2013
- Samsung's new flagship phone is on its way to Big Red customers a few weeks ahead of the original schedule. [Read...
- Android has become a hedge against Microsoft and Windows - June 18, 2013
- HP, in a way, is putting Microsoft and Windows on notice with its new Android offerings. [Read...
- New MacBook Air imminent? - June 18, 2013
- New MacBook Air models may be right around the corner -- if a reading of retailer tea leaves is correct. [Read more]
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- Teen dies trying to hold onto iPad during theft, police say - June 18, 2013
- A 15-year-old in Las Vegas dies after the passenger in a car allegedly tries to steal his iPad as he walks down the street. Police say the teen wouldn't let go of his iPad and was run over. ...
- Google Glass and the men's room urinals - June 18, 2013
- commentary What mind-blowing breakthrough will result from the advent of Google's high-tech specs? Maybe redesigned men's rooms? CNET's Danny Sullivan considers the topic, and shares his stream of consciousness. ...
- Fugitive to police on Facebook: Catch me if you can. They do - June 18, 2013
- Taunting the police on Facebook has limited benefits -- as one wanted man in the U.K. discovers when it takes police just 12 hours to catch up with him. They leave him a taunting message on Facebook in return. ...
- Previously, on 'Arrested Development': NPR's epic guide to the show's running gags - June 18, 2013
- The Bluths are back, and your friends in public radio have obsessively compiled all their recurring jokes. ...
- How to really, really make your naked Snapchat photos disappear - June 18, 2013
- App maker KS Mobile insists that its Clean Master can help all those who are concerned that their spontaneous naked Snapchat snaps might linger in some technological depths. At least it can help users on Android. ...
- Google Translate now serves 200 million people daily - June 18, 2013
- The company breaks down language barriers a billion times a day, it reveals at Google I/O. On the to-do list: real-time conversation translation. ...
- Why this old-school Trekkie loves the 'Star Trek' reboots - June 18, 2013
- Crave writer Amanda Kooser, a longtime Trekkie, looks at "Star Trek Into Darkness" through the lens of a long "Star Trek" history and (mostly) embraces the new ways. ...
- Gallo Micro SE: How can a speaker this small sound this good? - June 18, 2013
- Few "lifestyle" speakers tempt discerning audiophiles, but Anthony Gallo Acoustics' latest crop of mini models will challenge their expectations. ...
- Could Tumblr turn into Yahoo's MySpace? - June 18, 2013
- Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer seems dedicated to remaking Yahoo's image and infusing the company with a new spirit that Tumblr embodies. ...
- Pixel's camera failure only one of many - June 18, 2013
- The Chromebook Pixel may be pretty, but it can't talk to cameras -- among the many problems that keep it from being a prime-time laptop. ...
- Want a 10-foot-tall painting of 'Star Wars' action figures? - June 18, 2013
- Artist Rob Buden is itching to create epic oil paintings of vintage Star Wars action figures. How about a 10-foot Hoth scene in your living room? ...
- How BlackBerry is fixing its once 'broken' brand - June 18, 2013
- Chief Marketing Officer Frank Boulben is trying to re-energize the brand by focusing on the BlackBerry name, eschewing old standbys like Bold and Curve. ...
- Winklevoss twins on Bitcoin: Time to work with the Feds - June 18, 2013
- Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who parlayed Facebook cash into a multimillion dollar Bitcoin stake, say making money means working with the Feds. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin Foundation is about to hire its first D.C. lobbyist. ...
- How to find out where you can see your favorite movie - June 17, 2013
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Recently, the conversation turned to POW movies, which inevitably got me talking about "Stalag 17," the classic that...
- DirecTV reportedly wants to buy Hulu, again - June 17, 2013
- The satellite TV provider is eyeing the video streaming service, according to news reports. [Read more]
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- Yahoo to consider $1.1B price tag for Tumblr this Sunday -- report - June 17, 2013
- Yahoo's board of directors will decide on an all-cash offer for the hip blogging site this weekend, AllThingsD reports. ...
- No big-bang Apps news at I/O, but some announcements merit attention - June 17, 2013
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Apps, Google's flagship product for enterprise IT, had a minor presence at this week's I/O developer conference, but some announcements at the show and in prior weeks deserve attention from customers of the cloud email and collaboration...
- Energizer 180W Cup Inverter: Juice Your Gadgets on the Go - June 17, 2013
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It's been a brutal week at work, you've spent what? Maybe 15 seconds of it without your phone on your ear and your computer on your lap? At this point, your electronics are just as drained as your are. Give them a jump start on your drive...
- Q&A: MacFixIt Answers - June 17, 2013
- Readers ask questions about library locations, Wi-Fi networks, and using an internal hard drive as an external drive. [Read...
- At Google I/O, developer services hogged the spotlight - June 17, 2013
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Forget Glass, self-driving cars or a smartwatch. Developers, not physical consumer products, were Google's darlings at the company's annual I/O conference this week.
Google brands I/O as a conference for developers, and this year, with a...
- Ready for Windows 8? We're just starting on Win 7, says Dell - June 17, 2013
- Some big Dell customers are just beginning to migrate to Windows 7 -- an operating system that came out in 2009. ...
- Most Beautiful Items: May 11 - May 17, 2013 - June 17, 2013
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Another week on the books means another week's worth of beautiful items. From structures made out of salt to Venice's beautiful beachfront facades, here are some of our favorite architecture and design posts from the past seven days.
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- Crave Ep. 121: Wake up to a dancing iPhone - June 17, 2013
- This week, we take a look at a dancing robotic iPhone dock; salute astronaut Chris Hadfield on his return to Earth; and demonstrate an essential service that lets you put your face on your pet's face. ...
- How to Make Your Own Anti-Venom without Poisoning a Horse - June 17, 2013
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The Iocane Powder trick really does work! As this slick educational short from the SciShow explains, you've got two choices when it...
- Google's top product of I/O 2013: You - June 17, 2013
- Instead of gadgets, the message is clear: Google's personalized services are aiming to get into your head and be a part of you...and your social life. ...
- Making sense of Google's high Galaxy S4 price tag - June 17, 2013
- When Google announced its exclusive version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 at Tuesday's keynote, many were left wondering about its $649 value. ...
- How to handle OS X firmware updates that won't install - June 17, 2013
- If you've got an OS X firmware update that just refuses to install properly, there are a few things you can try to remedy the situation. ...
- Festival Ready, Beer Hunt, and More - June 17, 2013
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The summer season is just about to be upon us, and this week came bearing a whole slew of apps ready to make sure you're having maximum fun while maintaining maximum responsibility. We hope.
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- Google Play Music, Hangouts, Kicksend, and More - June 17, 2013
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What with Google I/O being this week, there are naturally some wonderful additions to Android's app family from the mothership herself. But that...
- EyePaint, WWF Together, and More - June 17, 2013
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It's been a long week, and you deserve a break. Fortunately, this week's set of apps for iPad are full of fun and relaxation, and there's even app ready to do the work for you. Lucky you.
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- Forced to live with BB10, and kind of liking it - June 17, 2013
- After losing my HTC One Android, I had to rely solely on BlackBerry 10. [Read more]
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- A Tour Through the US Army's Largest Simulated Battlefield - June 17, 2013
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How does the Army train soldiers for guerrilla combat in cities and villages they've never visited? By building replicas of those villages, training a force of fake "insurgents," and hiring actors to populate the scenes. Welcome to...
- Wall Street Beat: Market stokes tech IPOs, as Tableau and Marketo debut - June 17, 2013
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A strong stock market could open the floodgates for more tech IPOs in the wake of Friday’s solid debut of Marketo and Tableau, but not all segments of IT may be able to ride the wave.
Marketo, which sells cloud-based marketing software,...
- This Silicone Cylinder Is an Acceptable Adult Piggy Bank - June 17, 2013
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Most of us have a spot for our spare change, whether it's a glass or a jar or the space in between your couch cushions. These rubber ...
- Drinks-On With the World's Biggest, Baddest Bartending Robot - June 17, 2013
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At the Google I/O after party the other night, there was one bartender in particular that stood out. It wasn't the drink he made, or the friendly chatter. It was more than he weighed several tons and could break you with the flick of the...
- The Most Stunning Way To Start a Fire Since Lightning - June 17, 2013
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The simple form and function of a Zippo lighter has made it an incredibly iconic design. But it could soon be supplanted by Alessi if the Italian houseware manufacturer prices its new ...
- Commies, Nukes, and Flying Cars: What Seniors Predicted For 2076 - June 17, 2013
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The 1970s was a tough decade for America. Widespread distrust in government, rising inflation, the oil crisis, and disco were all wreaking havoc on the nation.
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- Will the Feds ever relax the rules on using phones in flight? - June 17, 2013
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Hop on an Emirates flight in Dubai and get up to cruising altitude. You realize you forgot to tell your assistant to make some crucial plans when you arrive at your destination. No problem: Just take out your cell phone and make a quick phone...
- Earth's Atmosphere Is Slowly Escaping Into Space - June 17, 2013
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Take a deep breath. You're lucky to be able to. Without a handy blanket of atmosphere gases to swaddle us all, we'd be no more than a twinkle in evolution's eye. But that wonderful blanket of gas is...
- Dell's thumb PC, Project Ophelia, to ship in July - June 17, 2013
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Dell's thumb-sized PC called Project Ophelia, which is the size of a USB stick, will start shipping in July for around $100.
The Android-based device will plug into a display's HDMI port so that it can run applications or access files stored...
- How To Turn Your Android Phone Into A Gaming Powerhouse - June 17, 2013
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Your Android phone isn't just for widgets, talking, Google Now and photos. It can also be one of the world's best gaming platforms, if you're willing to spend a little time on it.
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- How Big Is the New Enterprise Compared to the Old One? - June 17, 2013
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725.35 meters. A whoppumental 2,379.75 feet. That's how big the new super-sized Enterprise is. Here you can see it compared against the Galactica, the good old Enterprise, the Blockade Runner, and the ISS.
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- Let's Talk About Anything You Want for the Next Hour - June 17, 2013
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Good afternoon and happy Friday, friends. We're sure you're feeling just as restless as we are, so to help make the rest of the day bearable, we'll be hanging around this thread to talk about anything you want for the next hour....
- Warning: Don't Drink and Internet - June 17, 2013
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You don't drink and drive. That's a stupid, terrible thing to do, with a simple, understood cause and effect. So why do we keep waking up, wondering how on earth that drunken Facebook message seemed like a good idea, and oh my god, Amazon...
- This Wacom Drawing Tablet Is Your Deal of the Day - June 17, 2013
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Whether you're just getting started making memes or you're a seasoned digital artist, adding a drawing tablet is the one of the easiest ways to gain more control over your creations. Right now there are two notable Wacom pen tablet deals for...
- Unglamorous Space Catastrophes That You'll Never See in a Movie - June 17, 2013
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We were all impressed with the dramatic trailer for Gravity, with George Clooney weathering an explosion on an orbiting space station and Sandra Bullock spinning off into the void of space. Things like that make good cinema. There are other...
- Why Is This 112-Year-Old Church Floating in the Air? - June 17, 2013
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Art installation? Trick photography? Nope, just a little restoration project going on at Utah's Provo Temple, which was badly damaged in a fire in 2010. Thankfully, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is salvaging the...
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