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Apple acquires Israeli 3D sensor startup PrimeSense - 0 views

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Apple Primesense

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Technology giant Apple has announced that they have acquired PrimseSense. The Israel-based startup develops 3-D motion detection products used in technology like the Microsoft Kinect.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Technology giant Apple has announced that they have acquired PrimseSense. The Israel-based startup develops 3-D motion detection products used in technology like the Microsoft Kinect.</div>

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AOL will shut down Winamp after more than 15 years - 0 views

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Winamp

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After more than 15 years since the initial release, Winamp will be discontinued by AOL on December 20, 2013. The decision might be strange for some of us since Winamp is still one of the most used music player right now worldwide.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After more than 15 years since the initial release, Winamp will be discontinued by AOL on December 20, 2013. The decision might be strange for some of us since Winamp is still one of the most used music player right now worldwide.</div>

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Bitcoin being examined by US Senate as promising financial tool - 0 views

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BitCoin

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Bitcoin has been at the forefront of a great deal of controversy since the shut down of underground drug network Silk Road. But a US Senate committee is hearing today that it offers a number of benefits, and is a powerful tool for online financial transactions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bitcoin has been at the forefront of a great deal of controversy since the shut down of underground drug network Silk Road. But a US Senate committee is hearing today that it offers a number of benefits, and is a powerful tool for online financial transactions.</div>

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Sony PlayStation 4 hitting shelves today in North America - 1 views

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After much anticipation, latest in the Sony gaming franchise is hitting shelves today in North America. The much hyped PlayStation 4 has gone on sale, and already reviews are circulating on the internet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After much anticipation, latest in the Sony gaming franchise is hitting shelves today in North America. The much hyped PlayStation 4 has gone on sale, and already reviews are circulating on the internet.</div>

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San Francisco startup 'Coin' to introduce an all-in-one credit card payment system - 0 views

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Coin

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Coin, a startup out of California, has announced their first product: an all-in-one credit card payment system that will let the user switch which credit card or account they want to use at any given time.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Coin, a startup out of California, has announced their first product: an all-in-one credit card payment system that will let the user switch which credit card or account they want to use at any given time.</div>

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Rumour: Apple's curved iPhone might be seen next years - 0 views

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Apple Curved iPhone

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According to sources close to the project, Apple is apparently planning to manufacture a curved iPhone soon. It follows a growing trend already utilized by several competing smartphone manufacturers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to sources close to the project, Apple is apparently planning to manufacture a curved iPhone soon. It follows a growing trend already utilized by several competing smartphone manufacturers.</div>

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Twitter share prices skyrocket in the first trading day - 0 views

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Twitter has seen a fantastic day on Wall Street following their debut as a public company, with their value opening at $45.10 per share.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Twitter has seen a fantastic day on Wall Street following their debut as a public company, with their value opening at $45.10 per share.</div>

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Lavabit founder begins Kickstarter project for new Dark Mail Initiative - 0 views

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Security Lavabit NSA

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Lavabit founder Ledar Levison has opened a new Kickstarter project, hoping to offer an upgraded version of the Lavabit source code for a new encrypted, open source email client.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lavabit founder Ledar Levison has opened a new Kickstarter project, hoping to offer an upgraded version of the Lavabit source code for a new encrypted, open source email client.</div>

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BlackBerry replaces CEO, Board of Directors following $1 billion investment - 0 views

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BlackBerry

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After rumored negotiations with several firms over the past couple of weeks, BlackBerry has agreed to a $1 billion investment deal with Fairfax Holdings Limited and several other investors (called collectively "Purchasers"). As part of the deal, CEO Thosten Heins will be stepping down, as well several members of the Board of Directors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After rumored negotiations with several firms over the past couple of weeks, BlackBerry has agreed to a $1 billion investment deal with Fairfax Holdings Limited and several other investors (called collectively "Purchasers"). As part of the deal, CEO Thosten Heins will be stepping down, as well several members of the Board of Directors.</div>

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The mysterious Google barge will be a floating gadget showroom - 2 views

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Google Project X Barge

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A week ago, a mysterious barge owned by Google began construction. It led to a great deal of speculation about what it could possibly be used for, with many thinking it would be some kind of data storage facility. But news has come that it will be a showroom for Google X related projects and gadgets to come in the future.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A week ago, a mysterious barge owned by Google began construction. It led to a great deal of speculation about what it could possibly be used for, with many thinking it would be some kind of data storage facility. But news has come that it will be a showroom for Google X related projects and gadgets to come in the future.</div>

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Android 4.4 KitKat and Google Nexus 5 were finally released - 0 views

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Android KitKat Google Nexus 5

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After weeks of rumors and speculations one of the latest important release of the year was made official: Google announced the newest Android 4.4 KitKat and Nexus 5 smartphone.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After weeks of rumors and speculations one of the latest important release of the year was made official: Google announced the newest Android 4.4 KitKat and Nexus 5 smartphone.</div>

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Facebook might track your cursor movements in the near future - 0 views

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Facebook Privacy

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When it comes to privacy issues, it doesn't get much more questionable than Facebook. Regularly causing controversy for their terms of service, the website is once more upping the ante and considering monitoring cursor movements for greater data collection.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When it comes to privacy issues, it doesn't get much more questionable than Facebook. Regularly causing controversy for their terms of service, the website is once more upping the ante and considering monitoring cursor movements for greater data collection.</div>

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Motorola will develop modular smartphones through Project Ara - 0 views

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Motorola Project Ara

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What was just a fictional project months ago, it might become reality soon. Project Ara, an open source initiative led by Motorola's Advanced Technology and Projects group aims to develop modular smartphones.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What was just a fictional project months ago, it might become reality soon. Project Ara, an open source initiative led by Motorola's Advanced Technology and Projects group aims to develop modular smartphones.</div>

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Deutsche Telekom urges Germany to adopt own Internet following NSA scandal - 0 views

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After another cable leak from Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA had tapped the phones of thirty-five world leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel's private mobile phone, Deutsche Telekom is calling for a German-only internet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After another cable leak from Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA had tapped the phones of thirty-five world leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel's private mobile phone, Deutsche Telekom is calling for a German-only internet.</div>

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Former Apple CEO considering BlackBerry bid - 0 views

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RIM BlackBerry Apple

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John Sculley, a former CEO at Apple, is considering making a bid for struggling mobile brand BlackBerry. If he makes the bid, he will be up against some stiff competition, including Prem Watsa of Fairfax Holdings LTD, and BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">John Sculley, a former CEO at Apple, is considering making a bid for struggling mobile brand BlackBerry. If he makes the bid, he will be up against some stiff competition, including Prem Watsa of Fairfax Holdings LTD, and BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin.</div>

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Microsoft has Google Glass alternative in the works - 1 views

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Microsoft Google Glass

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Though Google Glass is still a prototype style product, Microsoft is wanting to get in on the action. Sources close to the WSJ say they have been contacting manufacturers in Asia about various components for their own version of the wearable technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Though Google Glass is still a prototype style product, Microsoft is wanting to get in on the action. Sources close to the WSJ say they have been contacting manufacturers in Asia about various components for their own version of the wearable technology.</div>

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Apple says they can't read your iMessages - 0 views

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Apple iMessages

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A new study released by QuarksLab yesterday has made the claim that Apple can read iMessages at any time they like. Today, Apple said in a statement for AllThingsD that "iMessage is not architected to allow Apple to read messages".

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new study released by QuarksLab yesterday has made the claim that Apple can read iMessages at any time they like. Today, Apple said in a statement for AllThingsD that "iMessage is not architected to allow Apple to read messages".</div>

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Apple forced to cut back production on iPhone 5c amidst weak sales - 0 views

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Apple iPhone 5c

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Though originally expected to do well, the iPhone 5c has failed to live up to Apple's predictions. Now sources close to the company say they are reducing orders, as sales are likely going to drop more.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Though originally expected to do well, the iPhone 5c has failed to live up to Apple's predictions. Now sources close to the company say they are reducing orders, as sales are likely going to drop more.</div>

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The end has come for Google TV - 0 views

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Google TV Android KitKat

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After the project was an abject failure, Google is reportedly ending Google TV. However, the service itself is going nowhere, just the name and the focus. It appears Android TV will take over once Android 4.4 KitKat will be officially released.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After the project was an abject failure, Google is reportedly ending Google TV. However, the service itself is going nowhere, just the name and the focus. It appears Android TV will take over once Android 4.4 KitKat will be officially released.</div>

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Archos GamePad 2 tablet will be available at $200 - 0 views

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Archos GamePad 2

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ARCHOS has announced that they are releasing the GamePad 2, aimed at gamers who want a full console experience within an actual tablet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ARCHOS has announced that they are releasing the GamePad 2, aimed at gamers who want a full console experience within an actual tablet.</div>

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