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Happy fifth, Twitter! A look back at noteworthy tweets

How time flies. In recognition of Twitter's fifth birthday, we're looking at five hilarious and amazing the site has brought to us over the last few years.
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What’s going to happen to Sprint?

In the wake of the AT&T/T-Mobile acquisition, there are winners and there are losers: And one very clear loser is Sprint.

Apple’s cloud-based iTunes gets record labels’ blessing

Apple: 1, Google: 0. Apple has reached an agreement with Warner Music, and possibly other record labels, and is quickly on its way to the cloud.

Sony coming out with NEX-3 upgrade?

The Sony Alpha NEX lineup was a thing of beauty, and now Sony might revitalize the line with an upgrade to the NEX-3.

Hulu cuts off PlayBook access

Kiss Hulu goodbye, PlayBook users. The streaming service has cut off the tablet to push its subscription model.

The White iPhone 4 officially going on sale…in the UK

The wait is over. Sort of: Vodafone allegedly has the White iPhone in stock, but despite a few sales won't release the rest until next week.

Google may partner with Spotify on Google Music

After rumors of stalled talks concerning Google Music, the Internet giant is now reportedly eyeing a collaboration with Spotify.

First look at Pixable Photofeed: One photo app to aggregate them all

Photofeed doesn't have all the bells, whistles, and trendy filters other photo apps do, but it has one thing most of them don't: Convenience.

Everyday Twitter users are prone to breakups

OkCupid has scoured its user data and found that Twitter isn't good for your romantic life.

Chrome notebook for sale this summer?

The Cr-48 is just about out of beta testing and could be yours by this summer - provided you're ready for a subscription plan possibly linked to a Google account.

Facebook lobbyist says it allows ‘too much’ free speech in some countries

Some recent statements from Facebook execs make it sound as if the company is trying to pave its way to China--but at a cost.

Amazon tablet hype continues: Android-based, made by Samsung

All signs point to an Amazon tablet in the near future, one that will drive its digital content and has no intentions of competing with the iPad.

Greenpeace puts Apple, Twitter, Facebook, and others on trial

The environmental organization Greenpeace puts the spotlight on some of Silicon Valley's biggest energy-dependent companies.
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Choosing the best digital camera for your vacation

Don't get stuck ill-equipped for travel photo ops - be sure to pick up the right device for your vacation needs.

Olympus ‘PEN your own short’ filmmakers get hands on with the E-PL2; UPDATE: Behind the scenes footage

Professional and novice filmmakers alike had 48 hours to get familiar with the E-PL2 and shoot a movie with it. Take a look at how they did.

Facebook and Android under increased security threats

It shouldn't come as a huge surprise that spamming popular platforms like Facebook and Android is on the rise, but the steep jump should increase your caution.

Samsung introduces anything-proof, HD camcorder with the W200

Samsung announces the W200, its answer to the go-anywhere pocket camcorder competition.
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Dmitry Shapiro thinks his startup Altly will be ‘an alternative to Facebook’

And we're off: After a tweet from its CEO, we just had to take a look at who exactly is behind Altly.

Michigan police being questioned for extracting smartphone data

The ACLU wants to know how exactly the Michigan State Police are using a device that extracts massive amounts of data from citizens' phones - and so far, they aren't telling.

Galaxy S Gingerbread update ‘temporarily suspended’

Surprise, surprise: The Samsung Galaxy S is having OS upgrade issues, and the Gingerbread update will be delayed.

Vietnamese site reveals White iPhone with new multitasking UI

Two videos show off what could very well be our first look at Apple's iOS 4 - and just for bonus points, they star a white iPhone.

Downloads On-Tap wants to wipe out inconvenient installation

Downloads On-Tap lets you pack up your apps and let this new site do the dirty work for you.

A look inside News Corps’ overly optimistic MySpace sales pitch

News Corp is doing its best to make MySpace look like a catch, and it's proving to be quite the undertaking.

Baidu taking social strides, with or without Facebook’s help

A Baidu-Facebook partnership may still come to fruition, but it looks like the Chinese search engine giant will be wasting no time with its social media plans.

It’s here: Kinect support for Netflix on Xbox Live

Time to officially ditch your remote and get ready to control your viewing habits with a wave of your hand, with Kinect support for Netflix on Xbox Live.

Google funds project to teach computers regret

A university research team has been given the Google go-ahead (and cash) to find a way to teach computers to learn from their mistakes.

Lenovo wants to make a 23-inch tablet

Steve Jobs would be disgusted: Lenovo says it will be creating a 23-inch tablet to invade homes later this year.

UberMedia planning Twitter competitor?

Twitter's old nemesis UberMedia is back - and possibly coming out with a rival.

AOL going on hiring binge for Patch; more job cuts likely

The remodel continues, and the AOL-HuffPo team have major plans for Patch...including new writers.
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Goodbye, Flip: Seven pocket camcorder alternatives

Cisco's Flip cam may be no more, but the market is crowded with plenty of other pocket camera alternatives.

Rebels hijack Gadhafi’s phone network

A team of telecommunication rebels have ended the communication block in Libya by pirating a state-controlled cellular network and opening it up for citizens.
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The ‘gram spawn: What Instagram inspired

Among the many, many photo apps, Instagram has managed to stand out and even lead to new, innovative ways it can be used.

Go to college to become an app developer

A slew of colleges are looking into programs specializing in mobile app development. Cell phone use in class will now be encouraged.

Law enforcement agencies vacuum up data online, lack reporting procedures

Police and other agencies are deferring to the Internet for investigation purposes - and a new paper points out is no required report for this activity.

China’s Beidou will challenge US GPS systems

Beidou is meant to replace US GPS systems that Chinese citizens currently use, and will also be a part of the country's plan to provide government-created online mapping.

New services promise lifetime iPhone unlocking, for a price

Their methods are still a little fuzzy, but a few websites are advertising an authorized iPhone unlock that won't void your warranty.

Nokia prepares to slash up to 6,000 jobs

Warnings or no warnings, coming jobs cuts from Nokia will massively restructure the company.

Sony CEO says Nintendo devices are ‘babysitting tools’

SCEA CEO Jack Tretton thinks the Nintendo 3DS is for children, and that PlayStation devices alone will stand the test of time.