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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.
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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.