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NASA is taking a closer look at the ocean with a giant laser in the sky

A giant laser in the sky is helping us better understand our oceans. It’s known as the Cloud-Aerosol LIdar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP).
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Cyanogen will close, but CyanogenMod will soldier on under a new name

The bell tolls for CyanogenMod. The "free, community built distribution of Android which greatly extends the capabilities of your device," is no more
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Control your lights and more using just a Bluetooth connection with Yoswit

Yoswit is a new smart home product helping you control your lights with nothing more than a Bluetooth connection.
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Looking for a holiday gift for yourself? How about Louis CK’s free new app?

Looking for a laugh with which to end 2016, or begin 2017? Louis C.K. has your back, and has released a free app.
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Could the Chinese military be linked to FDIC cyberattacks?

The FBI is investigating how hackers managed to make their way into computers at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Want free books? Just spread the word about Honest Few

Looking for a way to support the writers of the world without digging too deep into your physical pockets? Try spending some social capital instead.
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State court rules Fifth Amendment rights don't apply to iPhone passcodes

Think your iPhone passcode is safe? It may not be ... at least not from a legal standpoint.
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A holiday miracle! Fitbit no longer trying to block Jawbone sales in the U.S.

The fat lady has sung. At least, in the case of the Fitbit versus Jawbone battle arising from a claim by Fitbit over patent rights.
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Amazon takes to the skies, meaning faster deliveries for Prime members

Amazon is expanding its reach to the skies, and now, it's flexing its newfound air muscles.
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Volkswagen’s moves in Africa may point to its future — especially with ridesharing

Volkswagen has plans to produce cars in both Kenya and Rwanda, and even kick off a ridesharing service in the Rwandan capital of Kigali.
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Who better to read ‘A Christmas Carol’ than Scrooge himself, Tim Curry?

Who better to read you A Christmas Carol than old Scrooge himself? If your answer (as it ought to be) is indeed Scrooge, you just so happen to be in luck.
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Want a pet to follow you around the airport? Try a Fravel suitcase instead

The Fravel is a new suitcase that wants to serve not only as your luggage, but your companion, too.
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Can't wait for next year's iPad? Low yields may make you wait a bit longer

According to a new report from DigiTimes, Apple's chip making partner TSMC has reached "lower-than-expected yield rates" as a result of production issues.
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BetterBack promises to alleviate your back pain, straighten out your posture

Meet the BetterBack, a posture strap that promises to help you "effortlessly sit in perfect posture, easing back pain (and preventing it)."
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No free lunch in the Netherlands — T-Mobile ordered to stop free music streaming

The Dutch Consumer and Markets regulator ordered T-Mobile to cease providing a streaming music product that does not count towards customers' data usage.
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In response to Nokia lawsuit, Apple pulls all Withings products

Just a few days after Nokia announced a series of lawsuits against the iEmpire, Apple has pulled all Withings products from its digital shelves.
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Your money's no good here: Sweetgreen is going cashless

Not only does Sweetgreen want to slim down your waistline, it wants to cut inches from your wallet, too.
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Weekly Rewind: Zuckerberg’s AI assistant, LG’s CES roster, Lucid Motors’ answer to Tesla

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Are your smart devices making your home safer? Insurers aren't convinced

They may give you some peace of mind, but do your insurers feel the same? It turns out they’re not so convinced by your smart home safety gadgets.
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Clear your schedule — 'Pokémon Go' has come to the Apple Watch

Clear your schedule. Pokémon Go has made its Apple Watch debut. The hugely popular game is now out and about on Apple Watch-wearing wrists.
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Tesla’s interiors may equal its exteriors, now that it has poached a Volvo exec

If you were to judge it by its cover, you'd certainly be impressed by Tesla and its sleek exteriors. Now it's working on its interior with an ex-Volvo guy.
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Uber rolls out Snapchat filters and the option to ride directly to your contacts

Sure, it's always tracking your location, but at least you can Snapchat your friends while you're Ubering now.
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The Edipeel powder will help prevent produce from spoiling too soon

Looking to solve the age-old problem of spoilage is a new startup in California. Its name is Apeel Sciences and its product is known as Edipeel.
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Want a Google Pixel phone? Take it to Sprint for a discount

Sprint sent out an email to certain customers offering a rather hefty account credit if they bring their Pixel to Sprint.
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Internet access declared a 'basic service' in Canada

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has declared broadband access to be a "basic telecommunications service."

A tax loophole allowed Google to avoid paying $3.6 billion last year

Thanks to a tax loophole, Google decreased its effective tax rate to a measly 6.4 percent last year, translating to a savings of $3.6 billion worldwide.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Control your smart home with a new touchscreen hub known as WooHoo

Meet WooHoo, branded as the "world's first AI-embedded, interactive, and affordable smart home hub."
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DARPA wants to make communication possible no matter where you are

DARPA and its AMEBA (A Mechanically Based Antenna) team are working on methods to ensure that the answer to "Can you hear me now?" is always "Yes."
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The Apple Watch and Fitbit aren’t doing as well as previously expected

A new report from research firm eMarketer reveals that fewer than 40 million American adults will use a wearable once a month by the end of 2016. That's far fewer than the initially projected 64 million monthly users.
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Instacart and eMeals are working together to help you cook healthier at home

Online meal-planning company eMeals is collaborating with grocery delivery service Instacart to create "the ultimate meal kit alternative."
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.