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French taxi drivers protest Uber by the thousands in violent displays

The ongoing war between taxi drivers and car service giant Uber has taken an ugly turn in France, where violent protests have shut down entire cities.
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Google partners with Harvard and MIT researchers to delve into genomics research

Google could one day cure cancer. That is, Google and the brilliant minds at Harvard and MIT in a partnership with the Broad Institute.
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LIVE Singapore! uses big data from smartphones to improve quality of life

In Singapore, smartphones and the growing amount of data that can be collected from these devices are being used in a program called LIVE Singapore!
Apple Watch Edition

Apple Watch Edition to go on sale in Taiwan on Friday at a price projected to be $1,000 less than U.S. retail

If you're willing to make the trek over to Taiwan, you can own the most luxurious version of the Apple Watch for just $16,163, or NT $500,000, saving $1000.
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Abortion pills will be delivered by drone in Poland this weekend

In what may be the most innovative use of drone technology yet, women's rights activists are planning to deliver abortion pills to Poland by drone.
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The problem of the lack of women in tech isn’t going away, and may require joint action

The number of women in technology is "disastrous," and the most problematic aspect of the issue is the glacial rate at which it is improving.
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Scientists built a 3D printer that can print objects smaller than red blood cells

Researchers have developed a new high-resolution 3D printer that layers special inks to form tiny 3D forms, some as small as just 0.001 millimeters.
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Attention frequent fliers: this app claims to lessen jet lag

The IATA has recently introduced an app called SkyZen that claims to lessen the effects of jet lag and improve the overall health of the world traveler.
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A billion dollar idea: 3D printed skin expected to become the next big industry trend

Some experts claim that the 3-D printed skin industry will be worth $1 billion by 2025.
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Google Inceptionism may be cooler than the real thing

Google has effectively trained artificial neural networks by showing them millions of images whose features are recognized by layers of artificial neurons.
RAD Transgender Database

RAD is an awesome new database for the transgender community to find healthcare professionals

RAD is a new database of health providers geared specifically towards the transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and queer demographic of the U.S.
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Cuba introduces plans to get more citizens online

A recent announcement from the Cuban government suggests that 35 Wi-Fi hotspots are to be introduced by the beginning of July.
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Watch this broken heart saw everything he and his now ex-wife owned in half

A German man has recorded himself cutting all worldly possessions once owned by himself and his now ex-wife in half.
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Takata to blame for yet another airbag fatality, bringing total death toll to 8

A rental vehicle outfitted with a malfunctioning airbag has been ruled responsible for the death of the eighth confirmed victim of the Takata disaster.

FCC votes to use cell phone taxes to help the poor access broadband Internet

The Federal Communications Commission agreed to approve a proposal that would allow the U.S. government to subsidize the Internet for low-income Americans.
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National parks are turning into ‘The Truman Show’ with GPS tracking of visiting humans

To live your very own version of The Truman Show, look no further than a national park, where some scientists are now tracking humans.
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Google to remove revenge porn from search results in victory against online harrassment

The Internet can be a slimy place, but Google is taking a major stance against one of the most despicable practices found on the web -- revenge porn.
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Myspace founder Tom Anderson’s two-year-old selfie is just now getting attention

Tom Anderson posted a smiling selfie, captioned "I am behind on processing photos! In other news, I think Japanese sushi is good for my skin :-)."
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Organs on a chip: the new rage in medical technology

A new paper published this week details how a team at the National Institutes of Health created a placenta on a chip,
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A new kind of mortality: Sony’s Aibo robotic dogs are slowly, painfully ‘dying’

As a result of a parts shortage, Sony has stopped repairing Aibo dogs, which means that many "pets" will soon be, quite literally, on their last leg.
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Kyocera unveils world’s largest floating solar panel system

The Kyocera Corporation unveiled the world's largest floating solar power stations, which boasts 9,000 waterproof solar panels.
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Money to blow? Buy an airship from Lockheed Martin

If you ever find yourself with excessive amounts of money and need to spend it, consider buying an airship from Lockheed Martin, just because you now can.
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It’s not just you: the Internet is actually getting slower

According to new data, the significant increase in size for the average webpage has contributed to significantly longer loading times.
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Should Airbnb be allowed to continue operations in New York and San Francisco?

The only thing more polarizing than Airbnb's new logo is the company's practices in terms of real estate prices in cities like New York and San Francisco.
Electric Styles

Electric Styles wants everyone to enjoy the fun that comes with light-up clothing

Electric Styles, founded in 2010, is an LED clothing company that wants everyone to be able to enjoy the fun that comes along with light up clothing.
First Texts

Aziz Ansari and Jimmy Fallon read the worst first texts in relationship history

Comedians Aziz Ansari and Jimmy Fallon took it upon themselves to read some of the worst first texts in relationship history on Monday's Tonight Show.
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The 12 best Facebook ad campaigns of 2014 — Did your favorite make the list?

On Monday, Facebook announced the winners of the fourth annual Facebook Awards, crowning the 12 best Facebook marketing campaigns of the past year.
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This awesome Kickstarter project creates amazing costumes for kids in wheelchairs

The Magic Wheelchair is a self-described "nonprofit organization that turns wheelchairs into the envy of every trick-or-treater."
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LED clothing may be the next big fashion statement

The fashion statement just got a whole lot more literal with the advent of LED clothing, which literally or sends a message with flashing lights
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Takata nightmare continues with the 7th confirmed fatality from a malfunctioning airbag

A 22-year-old woman who died after crashing her 2005 Honda Civic into a utility pole has been confirmed as the 7th victim of a malfunctioning Takata airbag
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Americans spend an alarming amount of time checking social media on their phones

According to this latest research, people in the U.S. check their Facebook, Twitter, and other social media accounts a staggering 17 times a day.
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Finally Bulb gives the best of incandescent light without the wasted energy

Say hello to the Finally Bulb, the first light bulb to use acandescent technology to replicate the look and feel of the traditional incandescent bulb.
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Dotty, the short film about an old woman trying to text her daughter, will make you laugh and cry

Dotty, the incredibly moving short film about an old British woman trying to text her daughter, is moving even the coldest critics to tears.
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Lawsuit against Apple alleges that employees are treated “as animals” and common thieves

Tim Cook has gone a bit too far with insisting that workers' bags be checked before leaving store premises to ensure that no iGadgets have been stolen.