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LG launches 84-inch, Ultra HD television at $19,999

Finally transitioning from simply showing off 4K technology at trade shows, LG is now selling an Ultra HD television around the same price as some cars.
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Study: Democrats more likely to donate online, over email

As more politicians transition to financing campaigns using digital methods, one political party is more likely to donate through the Web.
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CLEAR’s smart card helps you zip through airport security

Possibly a great way to bypass long security lines at the airport, CLEAR members use fingerprints and iris scans to skip ahead.
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DirecTV Genie HD DVR records up to five shows at once

Definitely a great idea for large families with differing tastes in programming, DirecTV's five-tuner Genie will record a ton of content.
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Disney’s wireless wristband replaces tickets at theme parks

Transitioning theme park technology into the digital world, Disney may soon roll out a new way to gain access to parks and rides.
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Logitech announces new Harmony remote with touchscreen interface

Definitely influenced by the popularity of smartphone design, Logitech's Harmony Touch provide quick access to channels with app icons.
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Hostage situation unfolds over Facebook, ends peacefully

Definitely a tense situation for several hours this morning, police were able to end a hostage situation safely with Facebook in the mix.
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TaskRabbit offers people to stand in line for you on iPhone 5 release day

For early adopters that absolutely despise having to stand in line for new gadgets, there's an easy way to pay someone to do it for you.
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Revenge over Facebook photo sparks U.S. Airways bomb hoax

Desperate to avenge the honor of his girlfriend, a Philadelphia man stupidly called in an airport bomb threat over a racy Facebook photo.
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RadioShack announces new wireless service free of contracts

Ideal for anyone that dislikes being stuck in a lengthy wireless contract, RadioShack is rolling out a no-contract wireless service.
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Apple fan designs home office to look like a mini Apple retail store

Perhaps only missing an employee wearing a blue shirt, an Apple fan spent three months on an Apple store transformation in his home office.
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Bing now lets you search through Facebook photos

Likely designed to attract more Facebook users to Bing, the development team behind the search engine created a new way to browse photos.
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Twitter becomes more secretive about where tweets originate

While Twitter management wants to emphasize content more, Twitter users may get suckered into clicking on more advertising links.
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Google adds sliders to help declutter Google+ streams

Ideal for curating the amount of posts within a Google+ feed, new features added this week should be helpful to most Google+ users.
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FTC sues DISH Network for allegedly ignoring Do-Not-Call list

Attempting to punish DISH Network for annoying consumers, the FTC is seeking large penalties for disregarding the Do-Not-Call list.
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Political ad uses fear of “driverless cars” to scare elderly voters

In a desperate attempt to frighten Florida voters, a PAC tried to exploit the concept of driverless cars in a recent commercial.
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Etsy halts sales of medical items, human body parts

Likely attempting to avoid any legal trouble, Etsy's management has clarified what types of items are illegal to sell on the marketplace.
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3D printer builds ‘Magic Arms’ for two-year-old girl with joint disease

Easily one of the more heartfelt uses of 3D printing technology, a little girl finally got to use her arms with the help of a printed exoskeleton.
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Many colleges are concerned about providing enough bandwidth to students

As new generations of students spend more time on the Internet on all types of new technology, colleges are worried about keeping up with the demand for fast speeds.
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Man drives off bridge just after texting “I need to quit texting”

Definitely an example for anyone that continues to send text messages while driving, a Texas student experienced the dangers of distracted driving the hard way and barely survived.
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Netflix wins points for popularity, but fails to satisfy

Despite the massive popularity and awareness of the Netflix Instant streaming video service, consumers still continue to be disappointed with Netflix's selection of titles.
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ChargeCard is a slim iPhone USB charger that fits in a wallet

Ideal for anyone that hates carrying around cords to charge their devices, a new Kickstarter project aims to eliminate tangled cords with a simple solution that can be slipped into a pocket.
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Nearly 9 out of 10 Facebook users keep tabs on their exes

Partly due to the sheer volume of personal information that's posted to Facebook each day, users coming off a bad breakup can't seem to resist using the social network to spy on their ex.
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Study: Watching too much television can make kids fat and weak

Probably created for anyone that chooses to ignore common sense, a group of researchers set out to prove that plopping the kids in front of the television will lead to expanded waistlines and poor muscle tone.
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Facebook starts using your page likes to promote posts that you haven’t shared

Potentially another huge privacy problem for hundreds of millions of Facebook users, the social network is getting more aggressive with content promotion in the News Feed.
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Twist eliminates texting while driving with live ETAs on travel time

Ideal for providing vital travel updates to friends and family members while on the road, Twist could put a stop to drivers that are distracted by continually texting their location.
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Police start confiscating phones from distracted drivers

In order to curtail the amount of people using cell phones when driving a vehicle, the Cape Town police department has escalated to taking possession of phones for a short period.
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Sprint 4G LTE launches in five major cities on July 15

Playing a bit of catch up to wireless competitors like AT&T and Verizon, Sprint is finally rolling out 4G LTE to several metropolitan areas next month.
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Facebook users scour the social network for owner of lost Nikon camera

Harnessing the power of the viral phenomenon on social networks, a good Samaritan is using Facebook to help return a camera full of memories to the owner that lost it.
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Foxconn CEO claims iPhone 5 will “shame” Samsung Galaxy S III

With the launch of the iPhone 5 likely just a few months away, the head honcho at Foxconn spent some time this week praising the new Apple smartphone and putting down rivals.
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New state law requires sex offenders to list convictions on Facebook

Cracking down on the online activity of convicted sex offenders after they are released, a new law requires a larger amount of disclosure on social networks.
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Embrace laziness with Snooze for the iPhone

Ideal for anyone that desperately wants to stay curled up in bed in the morning, a new iPhone dock will help you banish an alarm with one slap.
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4G adoption is rapidly increasing with young consumers

As more consumers slowly start to understand the difference in speed between 3G and 4G devices, the youngest generation is driving the transition to the faster data network.
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Networked light bulb can be controlled with a smartphone

Ideal for anyone that's too lazy to get out of bed to turn off the light, a company in Irvine, California has developed a light bulb that can be turned off with a smartphone.