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Facebook announces video and photo previews within comments

Facebook commenting just got more exciting for Web users. Facebook rolled out updates to the commenting system that include video and photo previews within comments.
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More than 800 Android apps are leaking personal data

Malware is becoming increasingly problematic for smartphone owners using the Android operating system. A security firm released unsettling information on growth of mobile malware.
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Nearly 1 in 5 people drop their smartphone in the toilet

Apparently, it's a popular practice to break out the smartphone around the toilet. A new study from Plaxo details how people damage their phones and the cost in replacing data.
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Gmail adds call waiting with new multi-call support

If you enjoy reading email and placing phone calls from the same interface, Gmail may just solve your needs. Today, Google enabled multi-call support for all Gmail users.
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TSA removing naked images from full-body scanners

With all the negative press on the TSA, it's nice to hear of something that's more consumer friendly from the security firm. TSA is finally getting rid of naked images from body scanners with a software update.
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Paypal branching out into the offline world

Imagine walking into a brick & mortar Best Buy store and purchasing a new video game with your Paypal account. That's exactly what Paypal is envisioning as they expand offline.
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Google+ expected to pass 18 million users, growth rate slows

With a bit more than three quarters of a million people signing up on Monday, the Google+ social network is still seeing major interest from the public, be it at a slower pace.
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Roku 2 launches with Angry Birds, subtitles, 1080p Netflix, EpixHD

With casual gaming constantly growing in popularity across all demographics, Roku is getting a jump on bringing casual games into the home theater with help from some frenzied, feathered friends.
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ESPN turning to Twitter to broadcast breaking news

With many athletes and sportcasters latching onto Twitter over the last few years, real-time sports news is broken faster on the social network than on ESPN Sportscenter.
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More than half of parents use Facebook to snoop on their children

Keeping tabs on children is a constant struggle for parents. Many parents are turning to the social media giant to help spy on the daily activities of their kids.
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Students build lightsaber-wielding ‘Jedibot’ powered by Kinect

One step closer to arming our future Cyberdyne overlords with lightsabers, a group of students at Stanford used Microsoft's Kinect to build a robotic arm strong in the Force.
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Electric vehicle owners get charging stations on GPS and roadside assistance

Driving around town for hours and wondering if there's enough power in the car to drive home? TomTom is bringing new information for electric cars owners through GPS.
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Thief forced to pay nearly $10K for stolen laptop data

How much value should the legal system put on stolen data and the time it takes to rebuild it? One Utah court has upheld a sizable fine against an admitted laptop thief.
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NYC adds 50 Chevy Volts to NYPD fleet of vehicles

With green technology becoming more mainstream, New York City is attempting to reduce air pollution be adding electric-powered cars to the fleet of official vehicles.
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Harry Potter crushes Twilight’s records with help of online tickets

With millions of Harry Potter fans swarming theaters this weekend, it's inevitable that the well-reviewed film will demolish previous records at the box office. The first casualty are the sparkling vampires of Twilight.
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UltraViolet cloud-based streaming video launching soon

The ability to watch your Blu-ray movies anywhere from the cloud is near, but is the cost of new DRM too high? According to a VP at 20th Century Fox, UltraViolet technology is on the way to the consumer soon.
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LinkedIn upgrades profiles for recent college graduates

With an extremely competitive job market due to limited job growth, recent college graduates are finding it difficult to land a dream job right after leaving school. LinkedIn is offering help to those without work experience.
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UK police deploy 3D laser scanners to capture accident scenes

With road closures that cost the economy of England up to $1.6 billion dollars a year, a $4.6 million dollar investment in 3D laser modeling technology seems like a smart investment.
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Man builds turbine-powered Batmobile with iPad in dashboard

Have you ever fantasized about riding around in style like the Dark Knight? One Batman fanatic designed the ultimate, authentic superhero-inspired ride.
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Passwords are made obsolete with Mozilla’s BrowserID

Tired of creating complicated passwords? Having trouble remembering passwords for different sites? Mozilla is attempting to eliminate the password and add more privacy with one click.
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NPD: Video game sales continue to fall in June

When's the last time you picked up a new video game? Video game industry sales fell again in June continuing a downward trend.
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Sony 3D Experience brings free 3D content to Bravia owners

For those that purchased a 3D television immediately and were disappointed in the lack of 3D content, Sony has a small peace offering for 3D fanatics.
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T-Mobile exclusively launches name-based Caller ID for smartphones

Have you ever been caught off guard by an unknown caller on your mobile phone? A company named Cequint is betting that you want to know exactly who is calling at all times.
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Netflix and NBC Universal renew streaming options, recent SNL episodes nixed

Can new seasons from NBC shows like Law and Order: SVU, Pysch or The Event help improve Netflix's image? NBC Universal and Netflix pen a new deal rumored to cost $300 million.
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Los Angeles citizens turn to technology for ‘Carmageddon’ freeway closure

The largest city in California is already plagued with packed freeways and frustrated motorists. Can tech help alleviate the impending traffic nightmare that Los Angeles natives are calling Carmageddon?
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Nintendo Video for 3DS launching in North America this summer

Have you been looking for something else to do with the Nintendo 3DS than play Ocarina of Time? Netflix Instant is headed to the latest Nintendo handheld.
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One third of iPhone owners believe they already have 4G service

Cellular service speeds are confusing for a portion of smartphone owners, likely due to a lack of clarity on the differences in 3G and 4G speeds.
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One in four U.S. adults prefer a smartphone for Web browsing

U.S. adults are more likely to own a smartphone than have completed an undergraduate degree, according to a recent study.
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Hulu reactivates Facebook Connect, includes a free month of Hulu Plus

How much profile sharing do you approve after clicking the Facebook Connect button? Hulu is providing some incentive for access to your Facebook feed.
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Foursquare partners with LivingSocial, Gilt Groupe for daily deals

Be on the lookout for daily deals the next time you check-in with Foursquare. The social networking company is rolling out daily deals through your mobile device.
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Netflix launches unlimited DVD plan for $7.99 a month

Are you avoiding streaming services in favor of physical media? Netflix has a new unlimited DVD plan that may be perfect for you.

TSA agent plunders $50K in electronics, caught shoving iPad in pants

Have you ever lost something from your bag after checking it at the airport? The TSA gives us another reason to diligently guard portable electronics in our carry-on luggage.
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AT&T announces 4G USB modem for free under contract

Do you need online service for your Mac or PC laptop when Wi-Fi is unavailable? AT&T is jumping into 4G download speed with the release of the USBConnect Force 4G modem.
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Onkyo’s THX-certified 3D Blu-ray player launches in August

Diving into a sea of 3D Blu-ray players already on the market, Onkyo's THX-certified 3D Blu-ray player has a hefty price tag for consumers seeking top-of-the-line performance.