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Russian hackers got a peek at some of Obama’s emails last year

The hackers that gave the White House and State Department such a hard time last year managed to access to some of President Obama's correspondence.
Computing News
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Samsung can’t make S6 Edge screens fast enough to meet demand

Got your eyes on a new S6 Edge? You're not the only one. Reports say Samsung has increased production of the its curved screen to meet demand.
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Play it again, Apple: Is the iPod coming back?

Three years after its last major update, is the iPod Touch about to get a refresh? Insider sources suggest Apple could have something in the pipeline.
Mobile News
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You can no longer buy the Nexus 7 from Google

The Nexus 7 was a cutting edge Android tablet at an appealing price. Two years after its launch, Google has decided to take it off sale. What comes next?
Mobile News
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New algorithm could put an end to online trolling

Antisocial online trolls aren't much fun, but researchers are busy working on ways to automatically spot them based on their posting behavior.
Web News
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HBO sends official warnings to Game of Thrones torrenters

Together with ISPs, HBO has started to take action against those who helped share the Game of Thrones leak last week.
Entertainment News
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New Apple Watch straps spotted at official launch event in Milan

Thanks to the wonders of Instagram and Twitter, we have a sneak preview of some Apple Watch bands that haven't been made official yet.
Wearables News
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Bing now powers 1 in 5 desktop searches in the US

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Spotify adverts now know the mood of your playlists

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The first Batman v. Superman teaser is now officially out in HD

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You’ve got until April 20 to get the Alcatel Idol 3 for $200 on Amazon

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What 16 billion emails reveal about our inbox routines

Researchers have been rooting through the data produced by 16 billion emails in the most comprehensive study on email habits of its kind.
Computing News
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Boeing patent promises a comfortable sleep at 30,000 feet

If you've ever felt the frustration of trying to sleep on an airplane, take a look at a new patent filed by Boeing -- it's crazy, but it just might work.
Emerging Tech News
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The first 4 episodes of ‘Game of Thrones’ season 5 leak online

Nearly half of "Game of Thrones" fifth season has made its way onto torrent sites ahead of the show's big premiere event this evening.
Entertainment News
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Smartphones could power a new earthquake early warning network

New research from the United States shows that ordinary smartphone sensors could one day be used to give several seconds' warning of an earthquake.
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Google is secretly working on better battery technology

According to new reports, Google has set up a team of engineers to work on improvements to battery technology.
Mobile News
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BitTorrent launches its own Web browser for Windows

BitTorrent has been busy working on a browser that treats websites in the same way as torrents. A beta version for Windows is now available.
Computing News
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Samsung responds to SquareTrade’s Galaxy S6 Edge bend test video

Lab technicians have put the Samsung Galaxy S6 head to head against phones from Apple and HTC to test for the all-important factor: bendability.
Mobile News
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Facebook launches new guide to understanding your security settings

Facebook unveiled a new set of interactive help guides for users, covering everything from protection against spam messages to checking on login requests.
Social Media News
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Early Apple Pay problems could put off users, says survey

Nearly half of those who've tried out Apple Pay say they've experienced some kind of problem, according to a survey.
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Delphi’s self-driving Audi SQ5 completes its 3,400-mile road trip

Delphi's high-tech, self-driving Audi SQ5 "Roadrunner" has safely completed its coast-to-coast journey without incident.
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Google Now could soon have more to show from Google+

Eager for some more Google+ information in your Google Now feed? It looks like Google has started adding Stories photo albums to its digital assistant.
Mobile News
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Dropbox is working on a new note-taking app

Eagle-eyed users have spotted a new app hidden in the Dropbox platform, which could enable you to take notes and store them on the Web.
Mobile News
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Encryption is anti-terrorism’s biggest problem, says Europol chief

The director of Europol is not a huge fan of encrypted, secure platforms that can't be monitored by law enforcement.
Computing News
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New study shows how age affects your social network of choice

ComScore has crunched the numbers for current social media use, particularly regarding age. Snapchat has the biggest percentage of younger adults.
Mobile News
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Pebble Time Kickstarter closes with $20m in funding

Pebble has shut the doors on its Kickstarter for the new Time and Time Steel smartwatches, and it's another record-breaking campaign for the small company.
Wearables News
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Stolen Uber accounts on sale for $1 each

Uber insists there's been no breach of the company's systems, but a Motherboard report suggests that thousands of login details are being traded online.
Mobile News
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Vine videos go HD in latest app update

Vine is rolling out support for 720p high-definition movies across the Web and its mobile apps.
Mobile News
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Slack gets hacked, turns on two-factor authentication

After unauthorized access was detected on its servers last month, Slack has introduced several new security features to stop future hacks from occurring.
Computing News
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Microsoft may lock out other OSes with Windows 10

Computing News
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Targeted TV ads are coming to Google Fiber

Computing News
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Music labels want less free music on Spotify

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Android gets a smart new security feature from Google

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Facebook is testing out its own Phone app

Mobile News
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