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Dear Apple: Please make these 4 upgrades to the next MacBook Pro, ‘K, thanks
New processors from Intel are scheduled to release this summer, which makes a refresh of the Macbook Pro in June of 2013 all but certain. What features should Apple include in the next Pro, and what features are we most likely to see?
Terms & Conditions: Etsy’s homespun rules are more complicated than you think
Etsy may be a great place to find that simple little item that really ties the room (or outfit) together. But its terms of service toss sellers into a maze of rules and regulations – and violating them can destroy one's livelihood.
‘Metro 2033′ author shares his vision for redefining fan-driven fiction
Dmitry Glukhosvky, the author of Metro 2033 and writer of 4A Games' Metro: Last Light, shares his unique perspective on building a franchise that gives fans the opportunity to take ownership of the fictional universe.
New Infiniti sports coupe aimed at Asia’s new young elites could sport 400hp hybrid powertrain
Even though the Infiniti Emerg-e is dead, a flagship sports car isn’t. The yet-to-be-named coupe will be aimed at what Infiniti is calling “little emperors,” wealthy 20-something who’re used to getting what they want.
WTF, Internet? Read receipts are letting everyone know I’m a horrible person
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of the read receipt - that horrible, good-for-nothing feature that does nothing but turn you into a crazy person who everyone knows isn't reading their Facebook chats. Damnit.
Win a dream vacation or thousands in cash in this week’s social ways to win
This week you can win a vacation, thousands in cash, or even a full year's supply of Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee in this week's social ways to win.
Samsung HMX-QF30 Review
The Samsung HMX-QF30 camcorder is designed for people who want an affordable, dedicated video recorder with midrange features like optical zoom with image stabilization. But average performance and quirky Wi-Fi suggests you should keep expectations low.
- Pros: Affordable Full HD video-capture solution, Wi-Fi connect...
- Cons: Average video quality, Unresponsive touchscreen, Wi-Fi, ...
Love museums? Hate pants? Try these virtual museum tours from your PC
Numerous museums have put parts of their collections online and easy to explore with the click of a mouse. Here are some of the best online tours and collections of the famous museums in the world.
Bowie in space, atrocious local commercials and more in this week’s Staff Picks
Andrew Couts: 3D-printed guns are for wussy elites So, 3D-printed guns are now a thing. The Texan libertarians at Defense Distributed unveiled last week their so-called Liberator pistol, a funny-looking all-plastic firearm created with a fancy 3D printer that…
Rising level of car tech opening door to mobile cyberattacks? Federal agency taking pre-emptive action
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s announcement that it will open an office specifically devoted to car-centered cybersecurity threats raises a number of concerns about the future of in-car technology.
Porsche reveals new 918 Spyder hybrid specs and tech; it’ll go 93mph on electricity alone
Active aerodynamics, four-wheel steering, and five driving modes will make the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar a terror on the track.
What it’s like being an outsider invited inside the Yelp Elite circle
The Yelp Elite have been characterized as a mafia - but what's it really like at one of their inner circle events? And are any of us really above it?
Say the Same Thing: OK GO’s smartphone game is more than OK
OK Go is a band known for its web savviness and creative projects. Now it's trying out mobile games, but it's all about words not music. We try out the asynchronous word association game Say the Same Thing, available for iOS and Android.
Google Play Store in-app purchases jump 700 percent in one year
At this year's Google I/O conference, the technology leader announced that revenue from in-app purchases via its Play Store jumped 7x in one year. Developers were advised to create more free apps, and monetize on post-install purchases.
DT Deals: Nothing beats a pair of classic, all-white earbuds (except a $20 savings)
Headphones are as much as a style accessory as they are functional gadgets. Today's DT Deals offers an all-white Apple Depot pair for $20 off retail value, so get them while they last!