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The mysterious tale of Tyler, the Creator and his lost Instagram account

Rapper and provocateur Tyler, the Creator went on a Twitter rant about getting kicked off Instagram. What really happened?

Microsoft working to bring standardized touch input to Chrome

The Microsoft Open Technologies group is trying to unify and standardize coding for pen, touch, and mouse inputs across all Web browsers. In particular, it is working with the Blink community to bring its standard to Chrome.

Asus to finally release Transformer Book hybrid PC on May 21

The long-delayed Asus Transformer Book Windows 8 Ultrabook-tablet hybrid will finally be available in the U.S. starting May 21, adding to the long list of Windows 8 hybrid devices out on the market today.

HTC says no to Nexus-like version of the HTC One

The question of whether the Galaxy S4 running stock Android announced at Google I/O this week would start an industry trend has got an early answer from HTC, as it has said no to a similar version of the HTC One.

Review: Abrams tweaks the loyalists and thrills the clueless with ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

The latest Star Trek fantasy from J.J. Abrams weaves into an entertaining, yet uneven, pre-summer blockbuster. The Star Trek Into Darkness story feels disconnected from the core values of the franchise, and the writing swings too wildly between fan service and…

Google Wallet is getting a little easier and safer

Google Wallet is adding new features to its service, including money transfers via e-mail, an increase in loyalty card acceptance, and an easy online payment plug-in for merchants.

Cheer up, Larry! Why the Google CEO’s rousing I/O speech rang a little false

Google CEO Larry Page has confessed negativity and lack of collaboration in the technology world saddens him. But let's not forget Google can harsh some mellows too.

If you thought Google Glass is dorky, check out what early prototypes looked like

It was a long process to make Google Glass look the way it does now, and after seeing these early prototype photos, you'll be thankful that Google took that time to make it look like a real gadget.

Bored of Instagram but don’t want to quit? These 5 apps can help spice up your photos

If you're tired of the same old Instagram filters, here are some fun apps to inject something new into your pictures.

The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe looks like it got dropped on its head – at least it has a V12

Following last year’s successful Zagato Coupe, BMW and Pininfarina once again join forces to create the Gran Lusso Coupe, which looks pretty disappointing. At least it’s got a V12 under the hood.

Mitsubishi to race i-MiEV Evolution II at 2013 Pikes Peak powered by high-density lithium-ion batteries *UPDATED*

Powered by new high-density lithium-ion batteries, the new Mitsubishi Pikes Peak racer should be faster than ever. Perhaps more imporantantly, the Japanese automaker plans to include the new battery technology in the all-new 2015 i-MiEV electric car.

EA eliminates Online Pass from future games, citing customer feedback

Electronic Arts senior director of corporate communications John Reseburg confirms that the publisher is bringing its controversial Online Pass program to an end. Online-enabled games will no require players to enter a one-time use code to access multiplayer…

WeMo sensors now supports IFTTT on multiple devices

Belkin has announced that the WeMo product line will now support multi-device control via If This Then That (IFTTT) service, getting your home on its way to being smarter than ever.

Hands on: Are Google’s new photo editing features a gimmick, or powerful software in disguise?

Despite Google's amazing claims, its new additions to Google+ photography won't take all the manual labor out of sorting and correcting your photos. We went hands on to put the features through their paces.

YouTube Live now available to all channels with over 1,000 subscribers

YouTube creators operating a channel with more than a thousand subscribers can now sign up for YouTube Live, giving them the opportunity to put out live broadcasts alongside their usual content.