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Adobe unveils more ‘unblur’ Photoshop feature details, other ‘sneak peeks’

Image used with permission by copyright holder Last week, those of us not fortunate enough to attend Adobe’s 2011 MAX conference got a first look at a truly impressive, early-stage Photoshop feature that allows users to “deblur” photographs quickly and easily. The unauthorized video, shot by an attendee, showed Adobe’s Jue Wang demonstrating the feature, […]
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RIM leaks BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio, Curve Touch 9380 specs

Research In Motion has released new details about the displays of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio and Curve Touch 9380 handsets.
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Apple: 4 million iPhone 4S units sold in first three days

Apple boasts 4 million iPhone 4S units sold during opening weekend, 25 million iOS 5 users, 20 million sign up for iCloud.
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Facebook sued for allegedly violating US wiretap law

Facebook has been hit with a new lawsuit that claims major violations of privacy through the use of a cookie that allegedly tracked users' activities after they logged out of the social network.
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Samsung moves to block iPhone 4S sales in Japan, Australia

The Samsung vs Apple saga continues this week with Samsung filing to block sales of the iPhone 4S in two additional international markets, Japan and Australia.
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Google to put Buzz out of its misery

Yes, Google Buzz is still alive -- but Google announced today that the failed social network isn't long for this world.
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GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain’s 999 tax plan identical to plan in SimCity 4

Leading presidential candidate Herman Cain's "999" tax plan perfectly matches the default tax plan of 2003's SimCity4.
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Google Q3: $9.72 billion in revenue; Google+ has 40M users

Google earned nearly $10 billion during the third quarter of this year, a 33 percent year-on-year increase. Google+ has 40 million users, according to CEO Larry Page. And Android revenue is up, as well.
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Warner Brothers to film screenplay that started as a Reddit comment

Reddit user James Erwin's dream comes true after a short story he originally posted as a series of comments on the social news site will be made into a movie by Warner Bros.
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Happy iPhone 4S Day: Crowds gather for Apple’s latest handset

The iPhone 4S is now officially on sale at Apple Stores around the country. But if you're just heading out to get one now, you're probably too late.
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Hands-on with iOS 5

Apple's new iOS 5 is here. We've gone through all the major features of the new mobile operating system so you can know what wins and what to look out for before you get started.
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Computer programming legend Dennis Ritchie has died

Dennis Ritchie, father of the C programming language and UNIX operating system, died this weekend at the age of 70.
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Lost your apps with iOS 5 update? Don’t worry, iCloud has you covered

If your apps disappeared after updating to iOS 5, you can re-download them easily with the help of iCloud.Here's how to do it.
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GM to make all-electric Chevy Spark for 2013

In its quest to become the greenest automaker on the planet, General Motors says it plans to add an all-electric Chevy Volt minicar to its 2013 lineup.
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Error: What to do if your iOS 5 update doesn’t work

A large number of people have had problems updating to iOS 5. Here are some possible ways to fix the problem.
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Google engineer: Google+ is ‘a pathetic afterthought’

Google engineer Steve Yegge accidentally published a manifesto about the ways in which Google does things wrong internally, especially the way it has handled Google+, and why Facebook is such a success.
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US intelligence wants to predict human behavior with ‘data eye in the sky’

The US government has plans to monitor human behavior on an unprecedented scale with a "data eye in the sky," in order to predict certain types of macro human behavior, like political crises and pandemics. At least, that's what they say they want to use it for.
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Early iPhone 4S reviews are in: Same design, great camera, Siri is amazing

It may look the same as the iPhone 4S, but with a faster CPU and GPU, one of the best cameras on a phone, and the impressive Siri voice recognition software, Apple's newest handset delivers in a few key ways, say the early reviews.

Sprint, Verizon to unlock iPhone 4S SIM for international use [update – Sprint says no unlock]

Sprint and Verizon will reportedly remove their carrier locks from the iPhone 4S, allowing users to easily (and more cheaply) use their device in other countries.
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Chevrolet unveils 580-hp Camaro ZL1 convertible

Kick the tires and light the fires, Big Daddy – Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 packs a super-charged, 6.2-liter V-8 capable of cranking out 580-horsepower and 556-pound-feet of tire-spinning torque.
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‘Mythbusters’ to host Steve Jobs documentary

'Mythbusters' hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman will host a Discovery documentary on the late Steve Jobs, which will air this weekend.
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UK Internet providers to allow customers to block all pornography

Internet service providers in the UK will offer new customers the choice of blocking all pornography through their connection. The ISPs insist that the optional 'porn filter' will not affect anyone who does not wish to opt in.
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Work or play: AT&T’s new ‘Toggle’ app lets Android users choose

AT&T's new Toggle app for Android smartphones and tablets lets users switch between 'work' and 'play' modes. But corporations may be the only winners here.
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Adobe unveils amazing ‘unblur’ feature for Photoshop [video]

A new Photoshop filter will allow users to unblur their shaky photographs.
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Facebook app for iPad now available, finally

The wait is over: Facebook has officially released its mobile app for the Apple iPad.
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Cost of 4G LTE upgrade, iPhone help send Sprint’s stock tumbling

Sprint announced on Friday that it must raise capital to pay for a 4G LTE upgrade to its network. Between that and the cost of carrying Apple's iPhone, investors are worried about the wireless carrier's financial outlook, pushing its stock price down further.

Apple iPhone 4S pre-orders top 1 million in 24 hours

Apple boasts 1 million iPhone 4S units sold in the first 24 hours after pre-orders became available, breaking previous sales records. But the numbers alone may not tell the full story.
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At 5th Avenue Apple Store, fans and passersby remember Steve Jobs

The day after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' death, fans have created a shrine to the man who taught us all to think differently.
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Rdio launches free music streaming option without ads

As expected, music streaming service Rdio has launched a free option. But unlike its competitors, Rdio's free users won't see or hear a lick of advertising.
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Go big with Ideum’s MT55 Platform and MT55 Pro multi-touch tables

Like something out of Minority Report, the Ideum MT55 Platform and MT55 Pro multi-touch tables deliver 55 inches of touchscreen goodness.
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Clean in style with Black & Decker’s Orb-It cordless vacuum

Black & Decker proves vacuum cleaners don't have to be ugly with the Orb-It cordless mini-vac.
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Send friends digital postcards with Hipster iPhone app

Share pictures of where you travel with the Hipster iPhone app and website portal, both of which just launched today.
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Microsoft expected to add greater TV features to Xbox today – but there’s a catch

Microsoft will reportedly announce today plans to turn the Xbox 360 into a cable box. But don't go canceling your pay TV subscription just yet.
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Samsung aims to block sales of iPhone 4S in Europe

The Apple vs Samsung patent saga continues, with Samsung now seeking to block sales of the iPhone 4S in two key European markets.