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

Alcatel is one of the first out of the gate with a MWC product launch, showing off a smartphone that will be its first worldwide launch. Find out all the details we have on the OneTouch Idol 3.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft may lock out other OSes with Windows 10

Reports suggest OEMs will have the opportunity to make Secure Boot mandatory with Windows 10 — and that means you won't be able to easily install a different operating system on your machine.
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Targeted TV ads are coming to Google Fiber

If you're a Google Fiber TV subscriber in Kansas City you might soon be seeing targeted ad breaks, piped in by Google to match your recent viewing history and the time you're watching.
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Smartwatches could be more distracting than phones when driving

In many parts of the world there are laws regarding the use of smartphones while driving — but what about the new wave of smartwatches? A new study suggests they could be even more dangerous.
Wearables News
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Apple Watch event causes a spike in pre-orders… for the Pebble Time

You might think the arrival of the Apple Watch is bad news for the plucky independent Pebble — but it looks like interest in Apple's wearable has actually boosted Pebble Kickstarter sales.
Wearables News
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The self-driving car heading on a 3,500-mile coast-to-coast trip

Delphi Automotive is launching one of the most ambitious autonomous car road trips we've seen yet: A coast-to-coast drive from San Francisco to New York, using a specially adapted Audi Q5.
Emerging Tech News
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Amazon, Hulu and Yahoo battle it out for Seinfeld streaming rights

It's been a long time coming, but an on-demand streaming deal for Seinfeld is imminent according to the WSJ, with a number of the Web's biggest companies willing to pay top dollar for the show.
Audio / Video News
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New research reveals why video games scroll from left to right

From Sonic the Hedgehog to Alto's Adventure, just about every side-scrolling game in existence advances in the same direction — and a study from Lancaster University may help to explain why.
Gaming News
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Google now lets you look for flights with Wi-Fi

Need to get some work done while you're in the air? Details of the amenities you can expect to find on board your aircraft have been added to Google flight search thanks to a new partnership.
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In movie product placements, Apple is this year’s winner

If you've noticed more iPhones and Macbooks popping up in recent movies, you're not imagining it — Apple has pipped Sony and Coca-Cola to the top spot in product placement rankings.
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The Apple Watch is getting its own pop-up stores

We don't have much longer to wait to get our hands on the Apple Watch — and if the latest rumors are to be believed, you'll be able to pick it up from department stores on the high street.
Wearables Mobile
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Could this strap solve the Apple Watch battery life problem?

Worried about how much battery life you're going to get out of your shiny new Apple wearable? This innovative accessory might have the answer, once it becomes a fully realized product.
Wearables News
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Why self-driving cars could cut down commuter congestion

Good news motorists: You won't have to sit in long queues on your way to work once the first self-driving cars hit the road, according to a new study published by researchers in Sweden.
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The CIA is changing to take on the online hackers

The Central Intelligence Agency is set for a big shake-up as it looks to better combat the threats of online hackers and spies. Director John Brennan has been explaining the changes to the press.
Computing News
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Check out Google’s new vision for its next headquarters

Glass canopies, office walls that can be moved as required, and cycling paths inside and out: Google has unveiled dramatic new proposals for extending its buildings in Mountain View.
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Swatch’s first smartwatch is for beach volleyball enthusiasts

If you're after a watch with smarts this year, you're going to be spoilt for choice. The latest device to join the fray is this fitness-focused upgrade to one of Swatch's existing models.
Wearables News
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Hackers attack the US State Department thousands of times a day

The State Department suffered a major breach of security last November, and reports suggest the clean up operation is still ongoing — even though many new threats are being kept at bay.
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Apple wants you to test the next iOS beta

Apple is so pleased with the way the Mac OS X public beta scheme has worked out that it wants to extend it to iOS, getting users to test features and squash bugs before the official release.
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Yelp sues company for selling positive reviews

Yelp says that some unscrupulous businesses will promise to massage your user ratings online, for a fee — and now it's taking action against one of the alleged offenders via a lawsuit.
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Twitch launches TwitchCon, a convention for game streaming fans

TwitchCon is coming in September, with Twitch promising "a celebration of all things Twitch" for loyal fans of the game streaming service. Find out everything we know about it so far.
Gaming News
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Canon and Apple top the Flickr charts for 2014

New statistics for 2014 show the most popular cameras and smartphones in use on the photo-sharing site Flickr — and once again Apple is one of the names dominating the overall list.
Photography News
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The first Apple Watch app could launch this month

The Apple Watch isn't arriving until April, but some of the apps could be with us much sooner — rumors suggest Apple wants to get some big name titles launched by the middle of February.
Wearables News
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Google Earth Pro is now free for anyone to use

If you've always wanted to take advantage of the enhanced features in Google Earth Pro but never had a spare $400, now's your chance — Google is making the software upgrade free for everyone.
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The Pirate Bay is back online, ahead of schedule

Just as it promised earlier this week, the Pirate Bay is back online to provide users will all of their torrenting needs. The site went offline in December in connection to copyright violations.
Web News
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How human testers are revealing our Facebook News Feed habits

The world's largest social network uses a small team of testers to get detailed feedback on the News Feed — and their responses are revealing more about how we make use of social media.
Social Media News
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40 third-party apps coming to Google Now

Apps such as eBay, TripAdvisor, Lyft, Pandora, Instacart, Waze, Shazam, Kayak and many more are joining the Google Now party on Android, as the digital assistant looks for outside help.
Phones Mobile
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Untangle your headphones with ease thanks to Spoolee

Say goodbye to knotted wires with this tidy new invention: Its inventor has just raised $50,000 on Kickstarter to start mass production and save us from a perennial first-world problem.
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