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It’s All Good: Watch this real-life Indiegogo ‘scam’ come to life

The Indiegogo project that was an independent film called "It's All Good" will go down as one of the most talked-about crowdfunding ventures in history.
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The U.S. government no longer controls the internet

As of Saturday, October 1, the U.S. government no longer exercises control over the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
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Google faces major fine based on leaked European Commission charge sheet

As per documents obtained exclusively by Reuters on Saturday, the European Union is looking to put an expensive leash on Google.
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Settlement for $1.21 billion reached between Volkswagen and U.S. dealerships

Volkswagen has settled with 652 U.S. dealerships to the tune of $1.21 billion.
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How the UN thinks virtual reality could not only build empathy, but catalyze change, too

Technology is hoping to turn empathy into action. Or at least, the United Nations is hoping to do so.
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Are you a Lyft driver? You may be one of the first to drive a Chevy Bolt EV

One of the perks of being a Lyft driver? Early access to the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles that are soon to debut.
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Over 20 states' voter registration systems have been hacked, officials say

On Friday, a Homeland Security Department official revealed that hackers targeted the voter registration systems in over 20 states in the last few months.
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Yahoo is open sourcing its deep learning model to identify pornography

Looking to keep content that is not safe for work (NSFW) off your work screen? Artificial intelligence from Yahoo may be able to help you do that.
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Apple loses its patent battle against VirnetX, faces over $300 million in damages

According to VirnetX, its security technology is being used by Apple in applications like FaceTime without proper permissions.
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The U.S. is building a $100 million drone base in Agadez, Niger

The fight against terrorism is taking to the skies -- of Africa, that is. The U.S. military announced plans to build a $100 million temporary base in Agadez
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After a $94 million upgrade, Princeton’s nuclear fusion reactor breaks down

Our nation's "flagship experimental fusion reactor" in Princeton is no longer working.
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Weekly Rewind: 3D-printed bones, an AI alliance, Blue Origin's suicide mission

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 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.
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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.
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Haven’t taken your vacation yet? T-Mobile is offering free data for when you do

Summer may have officially come to a close, but T-Mobile is looking for ways to extend those joyous months -- at least, by way of your phone bill.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, and now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast.
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DoorDash delivers voter registration forms straight to your doorstep

DoorDash partnered with Rock the Vote "to raise awareness about the importance of voting by making registering to vote as easy as ordering tacos on-demand."
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Find a parking space easily with Here, if you drive an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes

If you are driving an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes, you already spent enough money on your car. So stop wasting money looking for a parking spot.
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Check out these whisky tasting glasses inspired by ancient China

Meet the Tripod Tasting Glass, a set of whisky glasses that promise to elevate your tasting experience to the next level.
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Germany to WhatsApp — stop sharing private user data with Facebook

Germany is telling WhatsApp that it can't share user information with Facebook.
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Love the new iOS lock screen? Now, you can watch MLB at Bat videos from it, too

Taking advantage of iOS 10's brand new lock screen, a new update to MLB At Bat allows baseball superfans to watch highlights from their lock screens.
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Chinese ridesharing powerhouse Didi is moving into a new market — Bicycles

Chinese rideshare giant Didi is keeping us all on our toes by investing in a new startup called Ofo. And yes, it's in the bike business.
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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.
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An upward trajectory — Americans more pleased than ever with the tech in their lives

Congratulations, America. We've gotten happier about the technology in our lives, ACSI survey finds.
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Online furniture retailer Dot & Bo shutters after just three years

It's hard out there for a startup. Just ask Dot & Bo, the online furniture company that alas, is no more.
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Donald Trump creates a “Crooked Hillary” Snapchat filter, but will it work?

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump buys Snapchat's national geofilter ahead of Monday night's debate with Hillary Clinton.
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Can’t sleep? We’re now waking up in the middle of the night to check our phones

Waking up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night? You're probably reaching for your smartphone, aren't you?
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You may soon be able to fly farther, faster, and cheaper thanks to new Airbus planes

Hawaiian Holdings and JetBlue Airways are celebrating the release of the Airbus A321neo and the upcoming Airbus A321LR
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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.
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iOS 10 was not great for Apple’s backup security, experts say

Apple's newest operating system allegedly makes it "considerably easier" to hack iTunes logins for backup passwords stored on a Mac or PC.
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Elon Musk will soon tell the world how he plans to colonize Mars

Elon Musk is over Earth and onto Mars. That, at least, appears to be the thesis of his planned talk at the 67th International Astronautical Congress.
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Facebook opens profile expression kit as it looks to add more Snapchat-style filters

Facebook is engaging in new efforts to make your profile picture look more like a Snap photo or a Vine video or a Boomerang GIF.
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You can now run apps within apps thanks to the Miniapp function of WeChat

Now that WeChat has now begun testing its Miniapp function, you can now use apps within WeChat -- yes, it's an app inside an app.
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Why doesn’t Korean Air offer in-flight Wi-Fi? Because it sucks, a top executive says

Korean Air says it hasn't implemented in-flight Wi-Fi because the network is just too slow.