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Apple has acquired startup firm Locationary - 0 views

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Apple Maps

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Apple's mapping technology has never been very impressive. Certainly not impressive enough to compete with the much more popular Google Maps, especially after the last revision to the service that made Apple's mapping software almost unusable by many consumers. But the company is on a mission to change that, as shown by their latest acquisition of Locationary.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Apple's mapping technology has never been very impressive. Certainly not impressive enough to compete with the much more popular Google Maps, especially after the last revision to the service that made Apple's mapping software almost unusable by many consumers. But the company is on a mission to change that, as shown by their latest acquisition of Locationary.</div>

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GlassUp, an interesting cheap Google Glass alternative - 1 views

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Google Glass GlassUp

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Those who thought Google Glass was the first release in the technology have obviously never heard of GlassUp. But now that the issue has become more mainstream, word is getting around that they could be the alternative to the more pricey Glass.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Those who thought Google Glass was the first release in the technology have obviously never heard of GlassUp. But now that the issue has become more mainstream, word is getting around that they could be the alternative to the more pricey Glass.</div>

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Intel acquires gesture computer company Omek for $40 Million - 0 views

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Intel Omek Gesture Computer Company

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It has been announced that processor giant Intel has finalized negotiations with Israeli company Omek International and acquired their gesture computing technology. The price tag? A cool $40 million, making it an expensive and surprising takeover.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It has been announced that processor giant Intel has finalized negotiations with Israeli company Omek International and acquired their gesture computing technology. The price tag? A cool $40 million, making it an expensive and surprising takeover.</div>

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Stores have been experimenting smartphone tracking - 0 views

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Privacy Stores Smartphone Tracking

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The issue pf privacy is becoming more crucial by the day as the mainstream public realizes the extent of which they are monitored. Now we have a new instance to add to the list. A report released today by The New York Times shows that brick and mortar stores have been tracking you through your smartphone in order to ascertain shopper habits.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The issue pf privacy is becoming more crucial by the day as the mainstream public realizes the extent of which they are monitored. Now we have a new instance to add to the list. A report released today by The New York Times shows that brick and mortar stores have been tracking you through your smartphone in order to ascertain shopper habits.</div>

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Secret files detail Microsoft's assistance in PRISM program - 1 views

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Microsoft Prism

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While there has been a lot of speculation about just how much technology companies were contributing to government surveillance as part of PRISM, Microsoft has denied any real violations for customers. For awhile they even denied having knowledge that the program existed. But now details have emerged thanks to secret files that paint a very different picture.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">While there has been a lot of speculation about just how much technology companies were contributing to government surveillance as part of PRISM, Microsoft has denied any real violations for customers. For awhile they even denied having knowledge that the program existed. But now details have emerged thanks to secret files that paint a very different picture.</div>

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Apple found guilty of violating antitrust laws by raising e-book prices - 0 views

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Apple Antitrust e-Book

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In a case that has been watched with interest from people in both the publishing and technology industries, a judge has ruled that Apple conspired to illegally raise ebook prices and keep down competitors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a case that has been watched with interest from people in both the publishing and technology industries, a judge has ruled that Apple conspired to illegally raise ebook prices and keep down competitors.</div>

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MIT tool shows why metadata is really a big deal - 0 views

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MIT Metadata

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Meta-data contains a great deal of information, and when gathered together it forms a startlingly clear picture of the person it comes from. A point that Professor César Hidalgo and graduate students Daniel Smilkov and Deepak Jagdish of MIT are trying to get across.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Meta-data contains a great deal of information, and when gathered together it forms a startlingly clear picture of the person it comes from. A point that Professor César Hidalgo and graduate students Daniel Smilkov and Deepak Jagdish of MIT are trying to get across.</div>

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Google facing legal action in Europe if privacy policy isn't changed - 0 views

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Google Privacy Policy

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There has been a great deal of news lately involving the rights to citizen privacy. It is a hot button issue that is becoming all the more intense as details of government surveillance programs in the US, UK and France continue to be unveiled. But Google is under fire for more than PRISM, with European watchdogs demanding they change their privacy policy, or risk legal action.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There has been a great deal of news lately involving the rights to citizen privacy. It is a hot button issue that is becoming all the more intense as details of government surveillance programs in the US, UK and France continue to be unveiled. But Google is under fire for more than PRISM, with European watchdogs demanding they change their privacy policy, or risk legal action.</div>

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Dell wants to invest in wearable computing - 2 views

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Dell Wearable Computing

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Wearable computing has been a dream of technology companies for a long time, and many incarnations have been introduced over the years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wearable computing has been a dream of technology companies for a long time, and many incarnations have been introduced over the years.</div>

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US Surveillance also applies to postal service - 1 views

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NSA Prism

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A month ago TheGuardian released a story that claimed the US Postal Service had been part of a program similar to PRISM. But the claims were never officially confirmed, and so it remained a fairly obscure accusation. That is until today, when the New York Times confirmed the rumors and the existence of the program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A month ago TheGuardian released a story that claimed the US Postal Service had been part of a program similar to PRISM. But the claims were never officially confirmed, and so it remained a fairly obscure accusation. That is until today, when the New York Times confirmed the rumors and the existence of the program.</div>

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Firefox OS Smartphones are coming to life - 0 views

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Mozilla Firefox OS

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Mozilla, one of the most popular browser developers on the web, is set to launch its own operating system under their Firefox flagship.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mozilla, one of the most popular browser developers on the web, is set to launch its own operating system under their Firefox flagship.</div>

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What to expect from Microsoft Build 2013 Conference - 1 views

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Microsoft Build Windows 8.1 Xbox One Surface

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Last year Microsoft's Build 2012 Conference led to the announcement of the Surface tablets and details about their new Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. With Build 2013 coming, rumors are swirling like crazy about what might be on the horizon.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Last year Microsoft's Build 2012 Conference led to the announcement of the Surface tablets and details about their new Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. With Build 2013 coming, rumors are swirling like crazy about what might be on the horizon.</div>

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A quick explanation of GCHQ and their Internet Surveillance - 0 views

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GCHQ surveillance

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Since the story of how government agencies have been tracking information through major sources of technology came out, privacy has become a major issue on the web.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Since the story of how government agencies have been tracking information through major sources of technology came out, privacy has become a major issue on the web. </div>

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Voice Recognition 'Dragon' Android app adds new Features - 0 views

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Dragon Android Voice Recognition

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The popular mobile assistant app Dragon has been updated with a number of new features, including voice composition for email, and audio notifications that can read you incoming messages.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The popular mobile assistant app Dragon has been updated with a number of new features, including voice composition for email, and audio notifications that can read you incoming messages.</div>

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Apple is the latest to release NSA PRISM details - 0 views

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Apple NSA PRISM

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Apple is officially releasing some details about the information requested as part of the program. However, they still deny any knowledge of the PRISM program itself.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Apple is officially releasing some details about the information requested as part of the program. However, they still deny any knowledge of the PRISM program itself.</div>

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Law Enforcement looking to create "Kill Switch" for stolen Smartphones - 0 views

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Smartphones Stolen

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The law is often behind when it comes to technology. But this time they are trying to take care of a growing problem quickly, by pushing developers to install a 'kill switch' that would render stolen smartphones useless.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The law is often behind when it comes to technology. But this time they are trying to take care of a growing problem quickly, by pushing developers to install a 'kill switch' that would render stolen smartphones useless.</div>

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Facebook introduces Hashtags, but #TwitterAlreadyDidIt - 0 views

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Facebook Hashtags

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After years of people using hashtags on Facebook whether they had a purpose or not, the website announced today that they will officially be bringing #hashtags to users.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After years of people using hashtags on Facebook whether they had a purpose or not, the website announced today that they will officially be bringing #hashtags to users.</div>

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Xbox One vs PlayStation 4 - The battle rages on - 1 views

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Microsoft Sony Xbox PlayStation 4 One

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When it comes to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles, the debate is right now more intense than ever before. We still see the console wars raging, but now there are fewer choices to battle it out. Old school gamers will remember the console wars in the 80′s and 90′s. It seemed there was a new device out every other month, and most of them flopped…hard.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When it comes to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles, the debate is right now more intense than ever before. We still see the console wars raging, but now there are fewer choices to battle it out. Old school gamers will remember the console wars in the 80′s and 90′s. It seemed there was a new device out every other month, and most of them flopped…hard.</div>

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Apple announces iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks at WWDC 2013 - 1 views

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iOS 7 Apple WWDC OS X Mavericks

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Exciting news for Apple users! The technology giant announced today that they will be releasing their iOS 7, as well as the new OS X Mavericks for the Mac.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Exciting news for Apple users! The technology giant announced today that they will be releasing their iOS 7, as well as the new OS X Mavericks for the Mac.</div>

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PRISM gives NSA, FBI partial access to citizen information - 1 views

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FBI NSA PRISM surveillance

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The Internet has exploded with activity this morning, after dual articles were released by the Guardian and The Washington Post about a secret government project called PRISM.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Internet has exploded with activity this morning, after dual articles were released by the Guardian and The Washington Post about a secret government project called PRISM.</div>

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