The Sad Side Effect Of Strong iPhone Encryption
The dust is slowly settling on the Apple vs. FBI case over iPhone encryption. Both parties got what they wanted for the time being, but…
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We Asked Every Member Of Congress With A Computer Science Degree About Apple's War With The FBI
Just because Apple and the FBI avoided an historic showdown in court this week over a previously issued court order for Apple to create a…
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iPhone SE Review Roundup
While Apple's media event yesterday may have lacked the traditional level of fanfare that accompanies new product announcements, the recently unveiled iPhone SE is certainly…
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Apple Unveils The iPhone SE, The Latest 4-Inch iPhone
Apple's spring event is now underway, and 30 minutes in, we're finally getting to the main announcement. As expected, Apple unveiled a new 4-inch iPhone on Monday…
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How To Watch Live Streaming Video From Today's Big Apple Event
Apple fans, it's the day you've been waiting for... sort of. March 21 marks Apple's first big event of 2016 and while the lead-up to…
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The First New iPhone Of 2016 Will Look Exactly Like The Last New iPhone Of 2013
Apple will unveil a new iPhone in a few days, making it the first time in a long tim the company releases a new phone this…
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Tim Cook Says FBI Can Spy On People Without Needing To Break iPhone Encryption
The Apple vs. FBI war is far from over, with Apple CEO Tim Cook having explained – once again – in an extensive interview with…
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Tim Cook Gives A Measured Response To Donald Trump's Attempted Apple Boycott
Policy isn't Donald Trump's strong suit, but he sure does know how to rile up a crowd. And that's exactly what he tried to do…
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How The Jennifer Lawrence iCloud Hack Really Happened
In early September 2014, Apple was preparing to announce a massive iPhone upgrade: bigger iPhones than anything it launched before. But just a few days…
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The Galaxy S7 Has A Secret Charging Feature To Prevent You From Getting Shocked
The Galaxy S7 seems to be the hottest smartphone in town – sorry, LG G5! – and the device certainly looks like the best smartphone Samsung has…
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Here Are All The Companies That Have Rallied Behind Apple In Defense Of Encryption
After backing up Apple's stance on the need for strong iPhone encryption with statements in previous days, the most important tech companies in the world including…
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This Is A Sinister Solution For Killing Voicemail, And I Can't Wait To Try It
Like the rotary phone and soon, the gasoline powered car, voicemail's time has come and gone. We need to kill it. No one wants to hear…
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100 Of The Greatest One-Liners In Movie History All Collected Into A Single Video
There's nothing more satisfying than a great one-liner. Those perfectly timed lines are often the most memorable of a movie, so for their latest video,…
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Clips From Superstar Actors' Early Roles Show What They Were Like Before They Were Famous
Landing a big role very early in your acting career is the exception to rule. For most actors — even the biggest superstars on the…
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Agent Smith Becomes The Hero In This Incredible 'Matrix' Fan Theory
For all our misgivings about the direction the franchise took in its sequels, The Matrix remains one of the most beloved action blockbusters of the…
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5 Reboots That Managed To Surpass The Original Movies In Every Way
Godzilla. Jurassic World. Ghostbusters. These are just a few of the countless movie reboots we've had to endure over the past few years, and the industry…
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10 Of The Worst CGI Scenes To Ever Appear In Popular Movies
In 2016, you're going to be hard-pressed to see a movie in theaters without any visual effects. Whether you're watching 10 Cloverfield Lane, Captain America:…
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Got A Movie Title On The Tip Of Your Tongue? This Brilliant AI Will Help You Remember It
Have you ever been trying to remember the name of a movie, but it just wouldn't come to you? It can be incredibly frustrating, both for…
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iPhone SE May Not Be Able To Offset Drop In iPhone 6s Sales
Apple's iPhone SE hit stores today, but the company's latest 4-inch iPhone may not be enough to help offset an overall decline in iPhone sales.…
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Even Google Views Its Nest Acquisition As A Disappointment
When Google in early 2014 generously opened up its wallet and forked over $3.2 billion in cash for Nest Labs, it ostensibly appeared to be a brilliant,…
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Is Tesla's Model 3 Hiding Underneath This Black Cloth?
Tesla is set to unveil its game-changing Model 3 on Thursday night but a new picture shown in the German edition of Wired might give us…
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I Really Tried, But There's Just No Way I Can Live With The Galaxy S7
Earlier this month I penned an article about the one thing preventing me from ditching my iPhone and switching to a Galaxy S7 edge. In my…
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You Can Finally Buy Apple's Brand New iPhone And iPad Online And In Stores
March 31st isn't just the end of the first quarter, and it's not just the last day of peace we have before an onslaught of…
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Everything We Learned About Final Fantasy XV At The Big Uncovered Event Last Night
Wednesday night was the night that Final Fantasy fans have waited fifteen years to experience. In 2006, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XV (née…
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It Has Begun: The FBI Will Unlock Other iPhones In Criminal Investigations
We were wondering whether the FBI will agree to use in other cases the same hack that unlocked the San Bernardino iPhone just earlier this week,…
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Apple's Battle With The FBI Is Over For Now, But Not For Good
Now that the FBI no longer needs Apple's help to access the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorists, one might reasonably think that…
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Microsoft's HoloLens Will Soon Let You Simulate Walking On Mars
Microsoft didn't make too many splashy headlines during the opening of its Build conference on Wednesday but it did show off some really cool new…
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Would AT&T Really Go This Far To Undermine Google's Control Of Android?
When you think of Google's major rivals, you typically think of Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and maybe even Amazon. But what about AT&T? A new report…
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3 Key Announcements From Microsoft's Build Conference
There weren't any major fireworks at the opening keynote of Microsoft's Build conference on Wednesday, but the company did make some important announcements that give…
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YouTuber Explores Abandoned Virtual World, Ends Up Inside A Creepy Nightmare
Massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) are some of the most fascinating games in the industry. Unlike other games, MMOs allow hundreds or even thousands of…
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Even Kevin Smith Has Trouble Finding Anything Positive To Say About Batman V Superman
Kevin Smith has long been one of the most outspoken champions of the comic book industry. He reads comics, he writes comics and he spends…
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9.7-Inch iPad Pro Review Roundup
Apple's Phil Schiller thinks it's "really sad" that people are still using five-year-old PCs and he wants them to replace their old computers with the…
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Did You Know Amazon Had A Special Store Just For Cool New Tech You've Never Heard Of?
What good is being a retail giant if you don't use your size and power to help out the little guy every once in a…
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You Can Buy The Most Powerful Phone In The World For Just $200
The iPhone SE launches on Thursday in several markets after a week of online preorders. Priced starting at just $399 in the U.S., the smartphone…
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Apple's Cheapest New iPhone Ever Might Still Be A Bad Deal
We knew just about everything to expect from Apple's new iPhone SE long before it was announced on stage during a press conference last week.…
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How Apple Could Force The FBI To Explain San Bernardino iPhone Hack
Apple beat the FBI this week, as it avoided a legal battle against the law enforcement agency over creating a backdoor into the San Bernardino…
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There's An Addictive New YouTube Channel Dedicated Solely To Melting Stuff
Not a day goes by when I don't praise the heavens for YouTube. Why? Because without YouTube, countless oddballs who have strange fetishes for crushing…
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The iPhone SE Will Launch In The Following Countries As Early As April 4
Given that Apple sold 30 million 4-inch iPhones in 2015, it's a good bet that the upcoming iPhone SE is going to be the company's…
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Apple Can't Force The FBI To Reveal How It Broke Into The San Bernardino iPhone
The FBI confirmed on Monday what many people suspected: The San Bernardino iPhone can be unlocked without Apple's help. Using the services of a security…
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It's Hard To Overstate How Much Of A Disaster Nest Has Been For Google
Last week, we learned that Google's decision to buy Nest back in 2014 has been an unmitigated disaster. In short, Nest's product portfolio has grown very…
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Watch Footage From Daisy Ridley's Emotional 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Audition
We've heard time and time again that the team behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens went through a huge amount of trouble to find actors who weren't…
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Lessons The FBI Should Learn From The San Bernardino iPhone Debacle
The FBI has for the time being given up on its quest to force Apple to write a separate "GovtOS" to help law enforcement officials…
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Deleted 'Batman V Superman' Scene Could've Made The Movie's Ending Much Better
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was a dud with critics but a smash hit with moviegoers. Warner Brothers released a video of a deleted…
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Read Apple's Full Response To The FBI: 'This Case Should Never Have Been Brought'
Apple won a first battle against the FBI over iPhone encryption this week, as the law enforcement agency decided to back off in the San…
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MIT Researchers Invented A Drone That Can Exactly Copy Your Own Drawings, Writing, And Doodles
Over the past few months, we've seen drones do all sorts of crazy and impressive things. Whether it's a drone that can livestream video or…
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Apple Is Running Out Of Reasons To Not Upgrade The iPhone's Display To AMOLED
Several rumors in recent months have indicated that Apple is planning to give its flagship phone an AMOLED display sometime within the next couple of years.…
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As Apple Battles The FBI, Microsoft Just Created A Special Government Version Of Windows 10 For China
Thanks to Apple's recent legal wrangling with the FBI (which has seemingly come to an end), issues such as mobile encryption and government surveillance have…
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Apple's Legal Battle With The FBI Over The San Bernardino Shooter's Locked iPhone Has Comes To An End
Apple's battle with the FBI has at long last come to a conclusion. On Monday afternoon, the DOJ asked a California judge to vacate a…
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Is Stock Android Still The Best? LG Tries To Convince You Otherwise In New LG G5 Video
Most hardcore Android fans will argue up and down that stock Android is the only version of Android people should ever use. There is little question…
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Your Gmail Account Is Less Secure Than A Dark Web Marketplace Account
Over the past several years, we've done our best to remind everyone to install a password manager, keep their devices updated and start taking online security…
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The Stakes Could Not Be Higher For Tesla This Week
Tesla is due to unveil its potentially game-changing Model 3 electric car this week and the stakes for the company have never been higher. The…
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Galaxy S7 Pitted Against LG G5 In New Comparison Video
The two top Android phones unveiled so far this year are definitely the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the LG G5. While the Galaxy S7 has…
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Apple Releases A New Version Of iOS 9.3 That Won't Brick Older Devices
Shortly after Apple released iOS 9.3 into the wild last week, it had to stop distributing the update for several of its older devices. Days later, the…
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There's A Special Game Hiding In The Uber App That Only Some Users Get To Play
The battle for top-notch tech talent today is incredibly fierce. With no shortage of established tech players and burgeoning start-ups in Silicon Valley, many companies…
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Revolutionary New Tech Could Lead To Clothes That Clean Themselves In The Sun
Forget all the smart washing machines you've seen at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, as there's a fascinating new development that might let you clean your clothing…
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Kanye West Does A 180, Brings Part Of New Album To Apple Music
You can love him or hate him, but Kanye West, at the very least, knows how to keep things interesting. Over the weekend, West completely…
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Warning: Anyone Can Access Sensitive Info On Your iPhone Without Even Unlocking It
Apple refused to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone for the FBI, but the Bureau might be interested to learn that there's some seriously sensitive information that…
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John Oliver Hilariously Explains YouTube Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories are abound online, where people try to tell their versions of far-fetched truths. There are conspiracy theories about everything you can imagine: JFK's…
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iOS 9.3 Has A Nasty Bug And You Might Not Want To Upgrade Just Yet
Though Apple typically saves major iOS upgrades for September, the company shook things up last week with the release of iOS 9.3. Typically, mid-year iOS…
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Number Of Dangerous Drone Sightings On The Rise, FAA Says
Flying drones, once an activity that was solely within the purview of serious hobbyists, is now more accessible and affordable than ever. While you'll still…
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Online Game Shows How Risky Driving And Texting Truly Is
There was a time not too long ago when "Don't drink and drive" was about the only cautionary advice drivers on the road had to…
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Get $149 Worth Of Photo Editing Tools Free From Google Right Now
Would you like to get $149 of photo-editing software for free right now? Of course you would! And you're in luck because Google has made…
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Apple Music Just Got A New Feature On Android That's Not Coming To iOS Any Time Soon
Not long ago, Apple brought its Apple Music app to Android. Having to compete with established powerhouses like Spotify and Pandora, Apple knew it would be…
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Fascinating Instructional Video From 1984 Explains To Viewers How To Use Email
In 2016, email is inescapable. If you check your email less than 10 times a day, consider yourself lucky, because it has completely taken over many…
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Why The iPhone SE Doesn't Have 3D Touch
Apple new iPhone SE may not be a flagship device, but there's more than a good chance that the SE will be Apple's surprise sleeper…
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This Week Reminded Me Of One Thing I Really Hate About Apple
As I've written before, I have a love-hate relationship with Apple. I think the company makes terrific products and it does a great job of…
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Real-World Performance Test Proves U.S. Version Of Galaxy S7 Is Slower
Samsung's chip fab division manufactures both Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 processor as well as Samsung's own Exynos 8890 chipset. Of course, it only designed one of…
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Oh Good, Another Theory On What's Going To Kill The iPhone
Apple's iPhone is doomed. It's going to die. We've been hearing about various "iPhone killers" ever since Apple's first smartphone was released back in 2007. Apparently,…
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Struggling Apple Rival Slams The New iPhone SE
Ahead of its iPhone SE introduction earlier this week, the last time Apple had released a new smartphone with a 4-inch screen was all the…
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Netflix's Throttling Was Wrong, But Don't Let AT&T And Verizon Off The Hook
Let's get this out of the way: Netflix should not intentionally degrade the quality of its videos for subscribers who use Verizon and AT&T, especially…
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It's Netflix That's Throttling Your Video, Not AT&T Or Verizon
It turns out that neither AT&T nor Verizon are throttling Netflix videos, as T-Mobile CEO John Legere suggested last week. If you're an AT&T or…
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It Sounds Like Buying Nest Has Been A Total Disaster For Google
Back when Google bought Nest in 2014, many people expected great things to come from the partnership. More than two years later, however, the Nest…
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Apple May Not Like The FBI's New Alternative To 'GovtOS'
The FBI has seemingly admitted defeat to Apple in its quest to force the company to build an insecure version of its OS to load onto…
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U.S. To Formally Charge Iran In Cyber Attacks On Banks And New York Dam
The Obama administration is expected to file formal charges against Iranian hackers believed to be responsible for various cyber attacks against American targets, including several U.S. banks and…
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The LEGO Batman Movie Trailer Shows Us A Batman Movie We Might Not Hate
As reviews continue to roll in for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the Rotten Tomatoes average continues to plummet. When we published our review…
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Why The FBI's Proposed 'GovtOS' Might Not Have Stood Up In Court
Though not officially confirmed, Israel-based Cellebrite is believed to be the company currently assisting the FBI in cracking the iPhone from the San Bernardino shooting. While…
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Our Very First Look At The Deleted Scenes From 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
We now live in a world where deleted scenes warrant their own trailer. On Thursday, Disney shared a short preview video with footage from the…
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FBI's Secret iPhone Hacking Method May Not Be A Secret For Long
With the FBI reportedly employing the services of an Israeli forensic software company to access the San Bernardino shooter's locked iPhone, you might be forgiven for…
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Apple Can't Really Prevent The Scary Way Spies Might Tap Into iPhone Data
Apple may have won its first major battle with intelligence and law enforcement agencies, at least in the public eye. But the iPhone encryption wars…
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This Gorgeous iPhone 7 Concept Looks Too Good To Be True
The iPhone generates plenty interest among designers, with many people trying to imagine what next-gen iPhones might look like as well as predicting the innovative features…
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Apple Stared Down The FBI And Won
When news first broke that the FBI wanted Apple to build an insecure version of iOS to help the agency access the iPhone used by…
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The iPhone SE And 9.7-Inch iPad Pro Are Now Available For Preorder
It's been years since anyone was excited about a small-size iPhone, but Apple managed to recycle the 4-inch form factor into a device that's on…
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The Sneaky Way Apple Could Get Into VR
If you've heard Tim Cook speaking about virtual reality lately, you might not think that Apple as plans to dive into VR anytime soon. Like with…
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Why Apple's Cloud Can't Compete
Apple is a company that usually likes to maintain as much control over both its hardware and software as possible. Given this, you'd expect that…
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Critical Android Bug Can Permanently Compromise Nexus And Other Devices
Another day, another big Android vulnerability revealed. A report from security firm Lookout informs us of a new threat that can permanently "compromise" a device, including…
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Facebook Swears It's Not Racially Profiling You... Except It Kind Of Is
Does Facebook racially profile you to serve you more relevant ads? The company tells Ars Technica that it doesn't engage in racial profiling but it's hard…
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Netflix Explains Why It Releases Episodes Of Its Hit Shows All At Once
In the dark days before Netflix, TV fans had to patiently wait for new episodes of their favorite shows to air on a per week…
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I've Never Wanted A Tesla More Than After Watching This 'Ludicrous Speed' Video
I have wanted a Tesla for years... but unfortunately they've all been way out of my price range. But with the new Model 3 set…
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With Wii U's Fate In Question, Nintendo's NX Might Be Its Last Chance
After spending three-and-a-half years languishing at the bottom of the market, the Wii U is finally being put to rest. That's according to a report published…
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Update To iOS 9.3 Right Now To Fix A Serious iPhone Security Flaw
We've already given you so many reasons to update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 9.3 when we showed you all the best new features…
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Consumer Reports: Galaxy S7 Beats iPhone To Become The World's Best Smartphone
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are Samsung's best smartphones ever. That's abundantly clear. Samsung has perfected an amazing design released last year, addressed previous…
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It Looks Like We Now Know Who's Helping The FBI Crack The San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone
A dramatic new twist in the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI unfolded on Monday night when the U.S. Department of Justice asked a…
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Google, Microsoft And Others Team To Make Email Fully Encrypted
When you send an email to someone, it goes through something called Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), a standard that was first developed in the 1980s…
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Apple's Next-Gen MacBooks Are Launching Soon And They're Somehow Even Thinner
You might not be ready to buy a single-port, ultra-slim 12-inch Retina MacBook, but Apple's thinnest laptop yet is an interesting option. The impressively slim…
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Despite Big Branding Push, Apple Is About As Trusted On Privacy As Google And Microsoft
Apple is adamant that its iPhones and Macs protect user privacy better than competing products, and the recent fight with the FBI shows the company isn't willing…
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Galaxy Note 6 Rumor Claims Android N Will Release Much Sooner Than Expected
Google this month released the first Android N developer preview earlier than many of us expected. Does this mean Android N itself is going to…
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iOS 9.3's Coolest New Feature Isn't Working For Some People, But We'll Tell You How To Fix It
Apple released its big iOS 9.3 update on Monday and if you haven't already upgraded your iPhone or iPad, you need to get on it…
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There Are Two Versions Of The Galaxy S7 Edge And Yours Has Worse Battery Life
What difference does a mobile chipset make? Quite a lot, especially if we're looking at differences between the two versions of the Galaxy S7. You see, Samsung…
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The 5 Best Things About Apple's New iPhone SE - And The 2 Worst Things
We knew practically everything there was to know heading into Monday's big Apple event, but there were still a couple of surprises — and one…
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Why Did The Justice Department Cancel Its Hearing With Apple?
Hours before Apple and the government were scheduled to face off in the courtroom, the Justice Department asked the judge to postpone the hearing. The DOJ said…
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Apple: We Haven't Won Our Fight Against The FBI
In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Justice on Monday night asked the court to vacate Tuesday's hearing. U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym granted…
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Galaxy S7 Survives 45 Minutes Inside A Washing Machine
We've seen the Galaxy S7 survive all kinds of torture tests but a new video posted by YouTuber Max Lee puts Samsung's newest flagship phone to its…
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Apple Wants To Know How The FBI Will Crack The San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone
The FBI surprised everyone following its legal battle with Apple by asking the court to suspend Tuesday's hearing, as it found a new potential way…
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Paris Attackers Didn't Use Encrypted iPhones Or Internet Services
March 22nd, 2016, will be remembered as the day when attackers hit other targets in Europe, with bombs killing at least 13 people at the…
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Netflix Picks This Year's Best Smart TVs
If you'd rather do your binge watching on a big screen than a laptop or a tablet display, Netflix wants to help you find the…
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Some Kindles Will No Longer Connect To The Internet If They Aren't Updated By Tuesday
Have a Kindle from 2012 or earlier? It's about to go offline for good if you don't update it. Over the past several days, Amazon…
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Rise Of The Machines? The Danger Of Autonomous Weapons
It's a common theme in science fiction – machines rising up against their human masters. But it could be a real threat, warn researchers at…
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DOJ Says It May Have A Way To Access Locked iPhone; Hearing Postponed
In a strange turn of events that some might not find all that surprising, the DOJ asked the court overseeing the ongoing battle over the…
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More Evidence The FBI Doesn't Need Apple's Help Cracking The San Bernardino iPhone
The high-profile FBI vs. Apple case is nearing its court date, but if you've followed the story closely you probably know everything there is to…
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Netflix Wants To Force You To Become A Paying Customer
Netflix's ban on VPN use is just one step the company is taking against pirates, a new report shows. In addition to looking to prevent…
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Teens React To Playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 On The Original PlayStation
We're just days away from the first mass market virtual reality headsets shipping to customers, but even with the future of gaming right around the…
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Report Reveals The FBI's Fight With Apple Dates Back Years
The current legal squabble between Apple and the FBI over encryption has immense ramifications for the future of privacy and security. The FBI is indeed right…
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What It's Like Living With A $20 Android Phone
Android phones aren't all glitzy flagship devices like the Galaxy S7 edge and the LG G5. In fact, the majority of Android phones out there…
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See How The iPhone SE Stacks Up Against The iPhone 6s And iPhone 5s
On Monday, Apple announced the most intriguing addition to its iPhone lineup since the iPhone 5c. Dubbed the iPhone SE, Apple's new 4-inch iPhone will serve…
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There's Really No Excuse For Buying A Mid-Range Android Phone Anymore
It finally happened. On Monday, March 21st 2016 A.D., Apple launched the affordable iPhone you've wanted all along. The iPhone SE is a beautiful all glass and aluminum smartphone…
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The Biggest Mistake Apple Made With The iPhone SE
Apple's first big press conference of the year is now behind us and it was definitely unlike most recent Apple events in a few key…
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T-Mobile Is 'Pivoting Away' From Unlimited Data
Just as AT&T is starting to bring back unlimited data plans on a limited basis, T-Mobile is trying to move away from them. Per The Verge, T-Mobile…
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Apple Just Announced The First New iPhone You Don't Care About At All
Apple on Monday took the wraps off of a brand new iPhone that represents several big firsts. The iPhone SE marks the first time Apple…
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Apple Announces New 9.7-Inch iPad Pro
It's no secret that iPad sales have been trending downward for years now, but Apple today unveiled a new 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro…
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Apple's New iPad Pro Probably Isn't As Good As The Original iPad Sitting In My Drawer
I still own an original iPad, but it's hidden away in a drawer right now. It's running the latest iOS version it can run (that's iOS…
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The Supreme Court Will Settle The Apple-Samsung Patent Dispute For Good
You remember the patent dispute between Apple and Samsung that just seems like it will never die? Well it looks like the two companies are…
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Tesla Explains How You Can Reserve A Model 3, The First Affordable Tesla
With just over a week to go until the unveiling of its next vehicle, Tesla published a blog post on Monday explaining how customers will…
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Refresher: Everything You Can Expect Apple To Announce At Today's Event
We can't remember the last time the lead-up to an Apple event was this quiet. As a matter of fact, there might never have been…
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John Oliver Takes A Hammer To Trump's Border Wall Idea
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump's signature proposal is to build a "big, beautiful wall" along the U.S.-Mexico border to keep out illegal immigrants. Given this,…
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Adele Is The Latest Celebrity To Have Private Pictures Exposed Online
Unlike the iCloud hack targeting celebrities more than a year ago, Adele's private photos that were leaked online over the weekend do not originate from…
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Buy An Xbox One For Just $299 During Microsoft's Spring Sale
Looking for a great deal on a brand new console? Look no further than Microsoft's Spring Sale, beginning on March 20th, during which Microsoft is knocking…
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12 New Movie Trailers From This Past Week That You Need To Watch
Seeing brand new movies might be a very different experience in the coming years if Napster founder Sean Parker has his way. Instead of going to…
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An Entire Airport Pays Nothing For Electricity Thanks To Solar Power
Day by day, solar power is becoming a more viable source of energy for homes and businesses. If you need further proof of this, look…
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MIT Thinks It Can Create A World Without Traffic Lights
In addition to increasing safety on the road, self-driving cars might help us achieve something else: speed up daily commutes by removing the need for stoplights.…
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Tweeting While Drunk? There's Now An Algorithm That Can Catch You In The Act
With a drunk text, you always run the risk of embarrassing yourself in the eyes of whoever is on the receiving end of the message.…
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The Future Is Here: Domino's Just Created A Pizza Delivery Robot
Who would have ever guessed that Domino's Pizza would be on the vanguard of pizza delivery innovation? Want to order a pizza solely with a…
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The FBI Has Sinister Motives In Its Legal Battle With Apple
On the surface, it may appear that the FBI's demand in the iPhone hacking case is rather straightforward: the bureau simply wants Apple to help…
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Hands-On With iPhone SE Case Suggests We're Getting More Than Just An Upgraded iPhone 5s
We're just days away from another iPhone announcement, but despite the fact that it might be the least revolutionary of any iPhone to date, we…
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A 5-Second Fix Might Make Your Chrome Browser Much Smoother
Google's Chrome web browser is the most popular third-party browser in the world by far, having surpassed Firefox long ago. In fact, each passing month…
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Anonymous Says It Hacked Donald Trump And Leaked His Social Security Number
A few days ago, hacker collective Anonymous declared a "total war" on Republican front-runner Donald Trump, and it looks like the group may have already gained access…
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Will Google Really Sell Off Its Most Exciting (And Scariest) Venture?
For a long time, the Internet has been alternately fascinated and frightened by the creations of Boston Dynamics, a robotics firm that Google bought back…
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Harvard Law Professor Explains Why FBI's Position Rests On 'Shaky Legal Ground'
Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford recently laid out her opinion on Apple's ongoing legal battle with the FBI, and in doing so, laid a legal…
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Everything You Need To Know About Trump's Campaign Can Be Learned From His Butler
Doughy Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has run an unconventional campaign to say the least. From making fun of disabled reporters, to insulting John McCain's war…
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Hackers Are Now Patching Ransomware, Making It Impossible To Crack
Living in the connected future, software is never broken for long. If you buy a program or an app or a video game that doesn't…
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Kevin Hart Recycles Ride Along 2 Role In Hilarious CIA Comedy Costarring 'The Rock'
Kevin Hart was hilarious in the Ride Along movies. In fact, Ride Along 2 was so well received at the Box Office that it managed…
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U.S. Army Is Working On Encrypted Radar That Enemies Can't Detect
Always looking to push the technological envelope, the U.S. army is working on a new and innovative technology designed to shield radar emissions from detection.…
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French Police Prevent 'Imminent' Terror Attack On Paris
French police managed to foil an imminent terror attack on Paris, arresting four suspects on Wednesday and seizing evidence suggesting an attack may have been…
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T-Mobile Subscribers Can Now Stream Unlimited YouTube Videos For Free
T-Mobile's controversial Binge On initiative filled in its biggest remaining gap for online video services on Thursday by announcing it had secured the support of…
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iPhone 7: Everything We Know So Far
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Is Apple's Reluctance To Implement A Bug Bounty Program A Security Risk?
While many Silicon Valley tech companies famously employ 'bug bounty' programs whereby individuals or third-party groups can receive substantial monetary rewards for finding critical software…
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Project Apollo 17 Might Be The Most Impressive Interactive Experience On The Internet
44 years. That's how long it's been since Apollo 17, the last manned mission to the Moon, returned to Earth. With all of the technological advancements that…
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