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The FCC partners with private companies to bring affordable Internet to low income families

A new attempt to connect the country will gift low-income families with inexpensive Internet and new PCs.
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First look: The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Asus has finally clued us into details surrounding the Transformer Prime, its next-gen Eee Pad tablet that's all business with its sleek new looks and serious quad-core power.
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Facebook reveals early Open Graph winners

Facebook's Open Graph gives outside apps a whole new level of access to its users and their data - but only if they can harness consumer interest. Here's an early look at who's been able to do so.
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Discover what’s tracking your Internet activity with these Web apps

Check out these free tools that reveal who and what is looking at your Web activity - and what you can do about it.

Kodak sells its sensor business – what now?

Kodak sells its sensor business to keep itself afloat throughout the rest of the year. What happens after that, though, will reveal the company's real prospects.

Mark Zuckerberg spills on Google, China, Steve Jobs, and the Facebook IPO

In an interview with Charlie Rose, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg were relatively open books on persisting questions regarding the company's place in Silicon Valley and future aspirations.

Poorsquare brings Foursquare deals to the masses

Love the gaming aspect of location-based applications but can't afford the "discounts"? The answer is Poorsquare, a new hack that surfaces all things cheap.
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Just a few ways the E-PARASITE Act could dismantle the Internet

The E-PARASITE Act, on its surface, wants to cut down on Internet piracy. But deep down, it's a frighteningly possible attack on digital free speech.
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Google finally launches Google+ Pages for businesses and brands

Now brands and organizations have a way to market themselves to the Google+ crowd.
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Who’s benefiting from the Google freshness update?

A Google Search update is supposed to surface the most recent, freshest results: Is it working?
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Peter Jackson takes us on a tour of the tech behind The Hobbit

Here's a sneak peak of everything that's going into The Hobbit, one of the most anticipated movies of 2012.

The state of streaming, cable, and television: What can we expect in 2012?

The future of television remains up in the air as content providers and cable companies prepare to fight it out, and streaming services wait in the wings.
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Google promotes Web journalists – as long as they have Google+ profiles

Is a new tool from Google helping writers promote their work or cornering them into using Google+?
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Livestand takes on Flipboard: Our hands-on analysis

We go hands-on with Flipboard and new challenger Livestand to see which will hold our tablet-reading attention.

Sporadic Siri outage leaves iPhone 4S users without their virtual assistants

Early adopters, beware: Siri is having its first breakdown as users nationwide are unable to access their favorite iOS app.
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Eye-tracking study reveals how and what we gawk at

A new survey from eye-tracking company Miratech yields some interesting results regarding how we give someone the up and down.

New releases from Yahoo, including its Flipboard clone Livestand

After laying low following some unsavory sale rumors and a reshuffling of its executive branch, Yahoo announces some major products.

RIM officially launches BBM music service

Research In Motion is the latest to introduce its own dedicated music service, BBM Music.

Facebook accused of tracking users even after they delete accounts

Yet again, Facebook finds itself accused of installing cookies to follow its users - even after they've cut their ties with the social network.
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Ubuntu’s going mobile: Will it survive?

The beloved open-source, visual-friendly operating system has announced plans to launch its mobile platform. How will it fare in this increasingly competitive space-and especially against its Linux-brethren, Android?
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Opinion: Why you still need a digital camera

Stop settling for photos that are "good enough." Ease away from your smartphone and get back on board with dedicated digital cameras -- please.

Google tries to explain why its OK to tap your browser history to show you ads

Google offers a peak inside what's behind it's targeted ads.

Why Microsoft killed the Courier

The Courier has been dead for awhile, but new insider testimony reveals what exactly went wrong.

HTC profits jump 68-percent, shipments 93-percent over the last year

So much for being quietly brilliant: HTC should be shouting its impressive Q3 results from the rooftops.
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These apps are doing location differently

Foursquare was just the beginning. Check out some of the new trends emerging within the geo-social landscape.

Video: The Samsung Focus S’ unofficial unveiling

The new AT&T Windows phone gets the hands-on treatment before it hits shelves next week.

Netflix will offer original series with ‘House of Cards’

Netflix is finalizing talks to begin its own series, bringing a little prestige to a streaming provider known for its dated selection.
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Gmail leaks its new redesign

Google has accidentally outed the coming renovations for Gmail, which look like they include the debut of Smart Ads.

Is Facebook creating ‘shadow profiles’ for non-members?

A privacy watchdog group accuses Facebook of preemptively adding to its 800 million users.
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Introducing Singly: Take back the power over your Web data

Singly wants to harness your information -- and give it to you and only you.

PayPal will debut in brick-and-mortar shops

PayPal will transition from online-only to an in-store presence right in time for the holiday shopping season.
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Mary Meeker’s state of the Internet report

Web guru and analyst Mary Meeker gives her two cents on where the internet is headed.

Google+ update: Pseudonyms and brand pages are on the way

Google+ offers a look at its roadmap, which will include the introduction of the alias and new marketing opportunities.
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Everything you need to know about Chime.in

It's getting ample attention, but is Chime.in's subject-focused social network really enough to compete?

Analyst says iPhone 5 was Steve Jobs’ last project; expected this summer

We're nursing a serious iPhone hangover after the 4S' debut, but here's a quick recap and update on where things stand with the iPhone 5.
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Take This Lollipop makes Facebook stalking personal – and horrifying

Check out this short film that stars your Facebook profile and an incredibly disturbing cyber-stalker.

New YouTube features could help Google’s MP3 store

New money-making features from YouTube could help steer attention to Google's rumored new music downloading service.
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Concept cameras: Digital photography’s craziest pipe dreams

If you've been impressed by built-in filters and GPS functions in your digital camera, be prepared to have your mind blown by these ground-breaking concepts...most of which will never make it past the mock-up stage.