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Q&A gets photo-friendly with new app Pupil

Pupil wants to answer questions about the world around with nothing more than an image, and lets you flex your own expertise in the process.
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Celebrating Star Wars Day

Not sure how to celebrate May the Fourth? Here are a few simple and not-so-simple ways to get into the spirit.

PC rental company sued for spying on its customers

A Wyoming couple is suing after realizing their rental company has been remotely monitoring their use and taking pictures of them via a leased laptop.

Apple fixes location tracking glitch with iOS 4.3.3

After taking ample heat for tracking users' whereabouts, Apple will issue an iOS upgrade to put things right.

Nielson reports drop in TV ownership

For the first time in more than two decades TV ownership is on the decline. Is it time to kiss the living room staple goodbye?

Star Wars on Blu-ray countdown begins: Hits U.S. shelves September 16

LucasFilm celebrates today's holiday with insider Star Wars footage in hype the coming Blu-ray editions.
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Osama bin Laden spam floods Web, promises gory video

The death of Osama bin Laden has sparked massive amounts of Internet interest - and spammers are well aware.

Microsoft slashes Zune HD pricing, whispers of extinction grow louder

The bad news: It doesn't look like Microsoft has future plans for Zune hardware. The good news: The resulting surplus means it's more affordable than ever.

Amazon tablet coming late this year?

It's officially more than a well-supported rumor: Reports on manufacturing partners for the Amazon tablet have surfaced.

Foxconn workers sign ‘no suicide’ pledge

The controversial Chinese manufacturer Foxconn has found itself under scrutiny once again over "no-suicide" contracts required for factory employees.

Facebook finance leaks say 2012 IPO is likely

It's coming: According to a WSJ report, Facebook will file its IPO in a year.

Massachusetts brings social networking to the courtroom

OpenCourt wants the American court system to be more accessible to citizens and will update the public on cases via Twitter and a live video stream.

New MacDefender malware infecting unsuspecting Apple users

Macs are entirely susceptible to the likes of viruses, and a new one called MacDefender proves it.

Anonymous directs its efforts toward Iran

Anonymous' new target is the Iranian government, and the hacktivist group wants to fight the censorship-happy Iranian authorities.

Groupon knockoffs get specific

Thought Groupon covered it all? Well you were wrong. There is a coupon aggregator out there for every necessary - and unnecessary - demographic.

Don’t worry, Logitech: Google TV is going to get better

Logitech cut Google TV down a few notches with its earnings report today, but not to worry, a fix is on the way.

Samsung ‘Alex’ could be first Chrome OS netbook

Is the internally named 'Alex' the consumer version of the Cr-48? Here's a first look at what could be the long-awaited commercial Chrome OS netbook.

The big four phone carriers spill on their location and customer data collection policies

The Location-gate fallout continues, just as the four major carriers detail what exactly your data and location is being used for, and how they get it.

A Chinese Facebook is coming and will make huge censorship concessions

Insiders say a Facebook-Baidu collaboration is in the works, and that the social network will allow government censorship.

Motorola posts first quarter numbers: Shipped 250,000 Xoom tablets

While Motorola shipped more than some expected, the Xoom's first quarter numbers prove it didn't live up to the hype.

TomTom sold customer driving data to police

It's been a bad week for privacy, and it's only getting worse. TomTom is the latest company to reveal that it's been tracking - and selling - consumer location and driving data.

Amazon cloud crash wipes out customer data; Will users be compensated?

The worst of Amazon's cloud outage is over, but customers are wondering if they will be credited for the inconvenience - and for some, the complete loss of their stored data.

Foxconn workers arrested for leaking iPad 2 design

After one too many leaks concerning Apple devices, Foxconn has called in the authorities and will hold the accused employees responsible.

First lawsuit against PlayStation filed as users report credit card fraud

The fallout from PSN's security breach continues, as a lawsuit is filed and subscribers report credit card fraud.

T-Mobile bets $1,000 the Galaxy S 4G is faster than your iPhone

In a marketing scheme, T-Mobile is willing to bet some serious cash its new 4G phone is faster than a 3G phone. What are we missing here?

Delicious has a new home: YouTube founders scoop up the forsaken site

At long last, Delicious has found a buyer. YouTube's founders will acquire the bookmarking site.

Verizon’s 4G network goes down, cripples Thunderbolts; [UPDATE] VZW identifies outage source

Verizon's 4G LTE network is out for the count, but there may be a way to hook your HTC Thunderbolt up to 3G.

Nikon announces the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens

Nikon announces its latest 50mm lens, which can be yours in June for $220.

China pushing Baidu on Android phones

Say your goodbyes to Google search, Chinese handsets. Baidu is about to become the search engine of choice for the majority of Android smartphones.
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Conned by convenience: The dangers of too much aggregation

Aggregators like Google News, Flipboard and Zite make life easier for users, but at what cost? Here’s why too much aggregation could actually be bad for people, and the companies playing into the game.

Using smartphones to sell public transit

Put down the keys and pick up your phone: A new study says apps and smartphones could help persuade drivers to use public transit.

You might be sick of it, but the white iPhone is important

Despite how annoying the phrase 'white iPhone' has become, the device will have some serious implications for Apple sales.

Sony admits user data was compromised in PSN security breach

Sony has kept a fairly tight lid on its PSN and Qriocity outage, but has now revealed that subscriber information has been stolen.
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Anonymous takes down PlayStation website; UPDATE: Anon explains attack on Sony

The infamous Anonymous is it again, this time taking on Sony and possibly its technology defense firm to boot.
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Facebook introduces the Send button

Just what you needed: Another way to share information on Facebook.

Amazon woes prove we can’t have blind faith in the cloud

Amazon and Sony's recent cloud computing issues prove the cloud is not the be-all, end-all for storage.
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FBI takes down alleged King’s Speech, Black Swan pirate

After a few Oscar-winning films popped up online before their release dates, the FBI has been keeping watch and may have nabbed the culprit.
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Overstock back on Google’s good side

After months of being banished to the Internet no-man's land for questionable SEO tactics, Overstock has received a reprieve from Google and returned to its former search rank.