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Want to own 1/150,000 of a Picasso? Here’s your chance

Cards Against Humanity is letting the 150,000 subscribers to their Eight Sensible Gifts for Hanukkah decide the fate of Tête de Faune, an original Picasso.
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If you use Livestream, you’re going to want to reset your password right now

If you're a Livestream user, you may want to reset your password ASAP.
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Yahoo to notify users of state-sponsored attacks

In an effort to keep their users safe, Yahoo is promising to notify individuals "of attacks by suspected state-sponsored actors."
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A software malfunction in Washington let 3,200 inmates out early

On Tuesday, Seattle Governor Jay Inslee admitted that since 2002, around 3,200 prison inmates have been released by mistake because of a software error.
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Celebrity hacker is arrested in Manhattan

Federal prosecutors are charging celebrity hacker Alonzo Knowles of felony criminal copyright infringement and identity theft.
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Jack Dorsey tells Product Hunt how he runs two billion-dollar companies

Now, thanks to a question-and-answer session on Product Hunt, Jack Dorsey has revealed just how he does the near-impossible task of running two companies.
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Traveling this season? You may have to get a full body scan instead of a pat down

The TSA says full body scans are now considered a mandatory security practice for “some passengers.”
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Twitter is telling Hillary that she's #NotMyAbuela

#NotMyAbuela began trending on both Facebook and Twitter after the Clinton campaign published "7 things Hillary Clinton has in common with your abuela."
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Australian government advises citizens to turn off two-factor authentication

In a move so bizarre it almost seems like a joke, the Australian government has advised its citizens to disable two-factor authentication.
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Ten percent of U.S. Internet users visit Quora on a monthly basis says company founder

Quora now claims that its site is accessed 80 million times a month, with half of those visits coming from the United States.
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NASA’s dream of a 3D-printed rocket is getting closer and closer

Late last week, the team at NASA made progress on its goal of an entirely "3-D printed, high-performance rocket engine."
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Tesla brings free Spotify to drivers outside the US

Want free Spotify? Buy a Tesla. It's the least the car company could do for you after having you shell out at least $70,000 for a Model S.
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Want to see through walls? Now you can with MIT's X-ray vision technology

Scientists at MIT have developed software that detects radio signal variations in order to discern human silhouettes ... through walls.
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RE-vibe is the anti-distraction wearable you need in your life

The RE-vibe is the world's first anti-distraction wearable, reminding wearers to stay (or get back on) task, all by way of slight vibrations on the wrist. 
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Traveling this holiday season? Do it with faster airport Wi-Fi from Boingo

 Just in time for a holiday miracle is an enticing announcement from Boingo -- airport Wi-Fi just got a huge upgrade, reaching speeds of up to 20 Mbps. 
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See a 451 error code? It means the site's been censored

Now, when you see a 451 message, you'll know that the content you're trying to view has been blocked ... by Big Brother (or something to that effect).
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FAA says that ‘Uber for the skies’ is illegal

On Friday, a Washington, D.C. court refused to review a previous FAA decision banning private pilots from sharing flight costs with their passengers.
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Enlaps is the world’s first unlimited time-lapse photography solution

Weatherproof and self-contained, this purpose-built time-lapse camera claims to provide "a unique, complete and intuitive solution.
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Frog just released its predictions for Tech Trends of 2016

Drawing upon the expertise of its designers, strategists, and business counselors, frog has put together a list of trends to watch for the New Year.
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Abigail Seldin talks College Abacus and being a woman in tech

Abigail Seldin and her team of power women at Innovation Lab are working to make college more affordable through the power of consumer tech.
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Want a successful Kickstarter? Pay attention to these key trends

The experts at Today's Coaching delved a bit deeper into Kickstarter data and discovered a few key trends that seem consistent across well-funded projects. 
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Weekly Rewind: Apple’s secret lab, astronaut applications, smartwatch cheating

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. It's too much to keep track of, so here are the top 10 tech stories you may have missed this week.
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Need a memorable profile picture? Use this new MIT algorithm

According to new research from scientists at MIT, certain photographs have a specific sort of staying power that make them incredibly memorable. 
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The man who fixed lottery jackpots may have fixed a lot more than first thought

Eddie Tipton has already been convicted of fixing the lottery in Iowa, but now, authorities believe that he's involved in many more schemes in more states
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Did Lyft have anything to do with Uber’s huge data breach last year?

It's no secret that there's little love lost between Uber and Lyft, but would they really try to hack into one another's databases?
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Just how closely are we monitoring visa applicants' social media accounts?

During a press conference on Friday, President Obama asserted that officials do indeed look into the posts of those seeking American visas.
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The VA will now pay for veterans’ robotic legs

The VA is implementing a new national policy, in which certain veterans who have suffered spinal cord injuries will be eligible for free robotic legs.
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Why are self-driving cars getting in crashes? They're too good at following the law

According to a new report from Bloomberg, self-driving vehicles have a crash rate that is twice as high as those involving humans because they're too good at obeying the law. 
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Terrafugia just got FAA approval to test their flying cars

The Federal Aviation Administration just approved test flights in U.S. airspace.
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Etsy releases City Guides to make for easier shopping

On Thursday, Etsy launched a series of curated city guides that will direct eager shoppers to various retailers that carry Etsy goods in their brick and mortar shops.
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Peekaboo! Woman finds hidden camera in Airbnb rental, sues Airbnb

Your worst Airbnb nightmare just came true. The company is being sued by a German couple who reportedly found a hidden camera during their stay.
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Discover a whole new microscopic world with uPeek, the pocket-sized microscope

With µPeek, you can have a professional-grade microscope that fits in your wallet.
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This iPhone case turns into a selfie stick like magic, so you always have it with you

Meet StikBox, the first selfie stick case for your iPhone. The iPhone case has a built-in selfie stick and it's now up on Kickstarter.
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Move over Uber, Google is now in the game

According to a Bloomberg report, Alphabet plans to spin off its self-driving car unit into a separate business that will go head-to-head with Uber and Lyft.