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Mystery woman dumps $200K Apple-1 computer at recycling depot

A Silicon Valley recycling firm is trying to trace a woman who left behind a rare Apple-1 computer -- valued around $200K -- at their depot.
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Your Uber driver could soon know exactly where you are

Uber is making some changes to its privacy policies, and one of them gives it extra permissions to track your location. Convenient or creepy?
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Project Tango coming to smartphones thanks to Qualcomm

Project Tango could power the augmented and virtual-reality experiences of the future, and it's coming to a smartphone device before the end of the year.
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Fitbit trackers prove the most popular, but the Apple Watch also appeals

A new consumer survey reveals just how many of us are wearing fitness trackers, the brands that we prefer, and how habits might change with the launch of the Apple Watch as an alternative.
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Take a look at the new Google Photos app launching this week

Google is spinning its Photo app out of Google+ and adding some interesting new features. Check out a bunch of leaked screenshots from the new service.
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Apple has sold 2.5 million smartwatches, but demand has dipped

No one knows how many smartwatches Apple is selling, but data suggests sales have dipped after an initial surge of interest.
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This is the farthest anyone has ever gone on a hoverboard

A Canadian inventor has gone four times farther on a hoverboard than anyone ever has before.
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Mozilla shifts gears: $25 phones out, Android apps in

Mozilla's plan for increasing the adoption of Firefox OS could include support for Android apps if their $25 smartphones don't gain traction.
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Senate blocks USA Freedom Act on data collection reform

The USA Freedom Act breezed through the House of Representatives last week but has been stopped in its tracks at the Senate.
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One place you won’t find the Steve Jobs trailer: Apple’s site

Does Apple have something against the new Steve Jobs film? Whatever the reason, you can't find the movie trailer on the iTunes site.
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This Breaking Bad remake shows the power of the GTA V movie editor

Whether you're a fan of Breaking Bad, GTA or the latest technology, this two-minute clip is a reminder of how powerful our computers and video games are.
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Banned security expert hacked into airplane systems, says the FBI

The FBI says Chris Roberts hacked into an aircraft network before he was detained by officials last month. Roberts says there's more to the story.
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Microsoft takes Windows 10 Mobile updates into its own hands

Microsoft has announced that it will be handling the Windows 10 update process on mobile devices this year instead of carriers.
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Google’s Buy buttons could make mobile shopping much easier

If reports are to be believed, shopping for and purchasing goods through Google on a mobile device is about to get a lot simpler thanks to Buy buttons
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Twin Peaks season 3 is back on, with David Lynch and more episodes

Director David Lynch is back on board for the upcoming Twin Peaks revival, and Showtime has already extended the series' run.
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Apple is planning an auto “intervention” says Fiat CEO

Is Apple really working on a self-driving electric vehicle of its own? It sounds more likely based on a comment from Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne.
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Brick Street View turns Google Maps into Lego

Put together by Swedish designer Einar Öberg, Brick Street View turns Google's Street View imagery into something much more blocky.
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This clever hack turns an Android Wear device into an Apple Watch

Sixteen-year-old developer Corbin Davenport's latest smartwatch hacks: running Apple's 1987 OS on a Samsung Gear Live wearable.
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We’re all buying more phablets than ever before

It's taken a while for the market to fully embrace them, but the latest research suggests phablets are enjoying a rapid rise in popularity.
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Amazon’s drones will track you down using your smartphone

Thanks to a patent application, we know a little bit more about Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery program, including how these flying robots will find you.
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Apple limiting free options on its upcoming streaming music service

We haven't had any official confirmation of a new music streaming app from Apple, but it sounds like there won't be much free material on offer.
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Google+ takes on Pinterest with Collections, a new sharing feature

What's next for Google+? According to a screenshot and tip given to DroidLife, the social network has a Pinterest-style Collections feature in the pipeline.
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Windows Media Center is finally killed off by Microsoft

Once a cutting-edge, innovative suite of tools, Windows Media Center has been overtaken by the competition, and it won't be available in Windows 10.
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Facebook might soon let you choose your favorite friends

Facebook could be testing a tweak that will allow you to pick the people and pages that you want to see more of in your News Feed.
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I See Change uses your Instagram photos for science

The #iseechange campaign is about to extend across the U.S. You can contribute your own Instagram photos of unusual climate conditions to help the cause.
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Nasty Boeing Dreamliner bug could shut down your plane in midair

Troubleshooting your code isn't easy, especially when trying to keep an aircraft running. Boeing is warning of a newly discovered bug in its 787 fleet.
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Charity auction gives you the chance to own Steve Jobs’ business cards

A school in California is auctioning off business cards once handled by the man who made Apple, Steve Jobs — but you'll need to dig deep.
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Meerkat’s Android app is live on Google Play

After a closed beta test, Meerkat is now officially available for Android with some feature upgrades that put it on a par with its iOS equivalent.
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Swiss Post set to test mail delivery by drone

Letters and parcels could soon be delivered through Matternet and Swiss Post's joint post-by-drone scheme that's set to start its first test run.
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Russian hackers got a peek at some of Obama’s emails last year

The hackers that gave the White House and State Department such a hard time last year managed to access to some of President Obama's correspondence.
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Samsung can’t make S6 Edge screens fast enough to meet demand

Got your eyes on a new S6 Edge? You're not the only one. Reports say Samsung has increased production of the its curved screen to meet demand.
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Play it again, Apple: Is the iPod coming back?

Three years after its last major update, is the iPod Touch about to get a refresh? Insider sources suggest Apple could have something in the pipeline.
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You can no longer buy the Nexus 7 from Google

The Nexus 7 was a cutting edge Android tablet at an appealing price. Two years after its launch, Google has decided to take it off sale. What comes next?
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New algorithm could put an end to online trolling

Antisocial online trolls aren't much fun, but researchers are busy working on ways to automatically spot them based on their posting behavior.