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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review

The Olympus O-MD E-M5 breaks new ground for the company’s Micro Four Thirds cameras with an electronic viewfinder, durable build and outstanding image quality.
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DVR concept device Simple.TV edges closer to reality with its Kickstarter campaign

Cord cutters missing their live TV fix, rejoice: The Simple.TV's Kickstarter campaign has begun.
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Goodbye SEO, hello ASO: The time for app store optimization is now

As apps continue to takeover our digital activity, it's high time to turn our attention to ASO for the good of outside developers as well as app discovery.
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Viddy’s all-over update: Cover art, soundtracks, Web makeover, and quicker render times

Viddy's quest for world domination of social video continues, with some new features and platform upgrades.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Review

The Nikon Coolpix P510 zooms to an impressive 42x while still delivering crisp shots, even in the hands of beginners.
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Everyme gets Web, Android-friendly and declares war on your bulky social network

Everyme continues its hunt for the Facebook detractors with its new Android app, beefed up iOS app, and Web availability.
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Postmates introduces Get It Now, the app that brings it to you – whatever ‘it’ may be

The app-based delivery system adds to its repertoire with Get It Now, which lets you order anything and have it delivery by its fleet of professional couriers - as long as you're in San Francisco.

Ahead of its IPO, Facebook scoops up the Lightbox team to help fix mobile

In a last minute acquisition, Facebook buys the Lightbox team. Hopefully a slicker, smoother app experience is heading our way.
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Wander starts taking the wraps off its super stealth travel site

Wander will launch within the next month, and in the time prior to it will begin with a warm-up to get users ready for the real thing.
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This homemade turntable is how to make Spotify social

Forget Facebook integration, the Social Jukebox is the best way to make music actually interactive.
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Facebook finally tightens up app discovery with its official App Center

Facebook's sorry excuse for app discovery and search will get a much-needed makeover with the App Center.

Nokia Lumia phones get a major boost in the apps department

While Windows Phone might still be partially out in the cold, Nokia is doing its part to grab some developer attention for the Lumia lineup.
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Powhow combines experts and the Internet with its how-to happy marketplace

Powhow is the latest to jump into the how-to ring with its Web-based marketplace for online lessons - a surprisingly unique model.
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Post-Instagram, Facebook acqui(hires) Glancee

An Instagram acquisition this is not: Facebook has scooped up SoLoMo app Glancee, which should nicely complement its mobile efforts, in a deal that screams 'talent grab.'
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How to inject some DIY into your outdated digital camera

Resurrect your outdated point and shoot with these homebrew hacks.

Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Review

The Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR advances off of last year's F-series models and features an updated 1/2-inch 16 megapixel EXT-CMOS sensor, GPS photo tracking and landmark navigation, and motion detection technology.
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Upcoming marketplace Tindie wants you to flex your inner inventor

It's Etsy meets Arduino at upcoming DIY tech shop, Tindie.
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Is Pinterest in danger of being out-innovated?

As the site's growth stalls, competitors and outside apps are doing all the things Pinterest's users have been asking for.
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Descriptive Camera concept defies the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words

This concept camera takes images and outsources them to the Internet to create written, human-readable descriptions.

Le oops: Google accidentally outs Google Drive on its French blog

The announcement is expected to hit today, but Google went ahead and scooped itself by posting Drive details on its French site. Read on for a first look at the storage client.
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Wondering about Wander, the next social-meets-local platform

The startup is very hush-hush, but new funding and a look at its possible inspiration make it look like Wander will be the latest stab at SoLoMo.
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Photos: Samsung’s NX1000, NX2100, and NX20 are sleek, mirrorless, sharing machines

Check out the new additions to Samsung's NX lineup.
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When worlds collide: Hands on with Polaroid’s instant-print digital camera

We go hands on with the Polaroid Z340, the brand's point and shoot meets instant-print device.
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Facebook adds Listen button for instant artist access

Performer pages on the site will now offer auto-integration with music apps so you can listen to songs instantly.
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Attack of the startup clones: How copycat companies are changing the tech industry

There are many perils to running a startup - including having your idea copied right out from under you. It's more common (and profitable) than you might think, thanks to the complicated Web company climate.
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Facebook takes another stab at deals with Facebook Offers

The new feature is primarily merchant-focused and doesn't implement location - a seemingly missed opportunity for Facebook, which has struggled with location and rewards.
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Why Facebook won’t buy Path

While it's one of the larger mobile social networks, Path is an unlikely acquisition for Facebook.
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Hands on with Springpad 3.0: A clean, sophisticated stab at productivity

With a new look and a much-requested feature (notebook collaboration!), Springpad relaunches its productivity app.
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Forget the factory: How Lensbaby creates its custom glass

An inside look at what's behind the little (but growing) lens-maker that could.

Surprise: Facebook Timeline is great for video apps, too!

The socialization of video continues as Facebook reveals that video apps have taken well to the Timeline.

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Review

Canon’s PowerShot SX260 HS combines GPS geotagging and a 20x superzoom in a sturdy, relative compact chassis that travellers may find compelling.
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Path making good with users: your data will now be made anonymous

After the Addressgate fallout, the app that started it all will take further steps to protect your sensitive information.
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Want to know how to make a better How-To? Try Snapguide

Snapguide does the seemingly impossible: makes How-To interesting, intuitive, and smartphone-friendly.
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Video killed the Twitter star? Rookies and veterans alike are investing more in socializing video

Is video that last social frontier? The latest trend is pushing to make a private chat tool a more socially-friendly application.