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How to fight information overload, but still stay informed

The internet can feel overwhelming especially with what's happening in the world. Here's to cut back without missing out on anything.
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Scientists want to bore holes through clouds using lasers from satellites

Researchers at the University of Geneva in Switzerland have proposed a plan to use ultra-hot and ultra-short laser beams to punch through cloud layers and transmit information from satellites to Earth. The technique could be used to send thousands of times more information more securely.
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Wells Fargo accidentally leaks 1.4 gigabytes of information on high net worth clients

The leak of thousands of sensitive documents from embattled bank Wells Fargo was the result of a mere accident.
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Third-party websites are getting a lot of your personal data from your mobile apps

Here's an alarming statistic -- on average, the most popular iPhone and Android apps are sending your data to three different online services.
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Careful with that boarding pass, it contains a lot of personal information

As it turns out, your boarding pass contains a pretty alarming amount of information that you may not want floating about in the universe.