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How Razer is reinventing the gaming PC, one insane project at a time – Polygon
Top 10 Ways to Boost Your PC Gaming – LifeHacker India
Google Donates $6.8 Million to Give Kids Free ‘Muni Ride’ – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsGoogle Inc. has donated $6.8 million to let kids ride the Muni bus for free for two years. The company’s generosity aims to help the city with its affordability crisis and to…
Steam Family Sharing Now Available to All Users – SegmentNext
SegmentNextSteam Family Sharing Program, the feature that allows users to share their Steam Library among multiple users and PCs is now out of Beta Phase and available to all Steam users. Players who share computers…
Microsoft to make Windows 8.1 with Bing free for users: report – Firstpost
FirstpostIt seems that Microsoft could launch a free version of Windows 8.1 in order to boost the number of people using the operating system, reports The Verge. The report quotes sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans…
Tim Cook Chooses the Environment Over Profit – TidBITS
TidBITSBryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer witnessed a visibly angry Time Cook lash out at a National Center for Public Policy Research representative at this year’s annual shareholder meeting. The NCPPR had pushed a proposal…
Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy, hit with lawsuit – Reuters
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) – Mt. Gox, once the world’s biggest bitcoin exchange, filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on Friday, saying it may have lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of the virtual coins due…
Troubled Bitcoin Exchange MtGox Files for Bankruptcy – PC Magazine
PC MagazineMtGox said it has lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of the digital currency following cyberattacks on its computer systems. 0shares. Everything you Need to Know About Bitcoin. MtGox, formerly the world’s biggest…
Moov to Next Generation Fitness Coaching Wearable – Guardian Liberty Voice
Guardian Liberty VoiceAnyone looking for a cost-effective physical trainer then a date with Moov needs to be set at the earliest. Moov, a wearable device that not only works like a fitness tracker but also…
NASA Scientists Discover 715 Additional Planets – Guardian Liberty Voice
Guardian Liberty VoiceThere is further proof of inhabitable planets in the galaxy. Using data from, NASA announced Wednesday that data from the Kepler space telescope enabled scientists to discover 715 additional planets, an astronomical number…
Moov Fitness Tracker Aims to be Your Virtual Fitness Coach – PC Magazine
PC MagazineMoov can analyze your form as you’re exercising and give you real-time tips on how you can improve your workouts. 0shares. Moov. Most fitness trackers can do things like count how many steps you…
The Top 10 Questions About the Samsung Galaxy S5 – PC Magazine
PC MagazineShould you get a Samsung Galaxy S5? We answer your top questions about the new smartphone. 0shares. Samsung Galaxy S5
A Call To Arms, After a Dismal Year for Cyber Security – Latin Post
Latin PostWhile thousands of tech companies and organizations, big and small, and many more concerned citizens got out and protested mass internet surveillance earlier this month, one senior VP at a security firm told attendees…
Samsung Galaxy S5 has one thing the iPhone doesn’t…. – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSamsung unveiled its newest Galaxy S5 at the Mobile World Congress. It features a 5.1-inch screen, a fingerprint sensor, a heartrate sensor, and it’s waterproof. Loading… Post to Facebook. Samsung Galaxy S5 has one…
Nokia Unveils Android-Powered Nokia X Smartphone – PC Magazine
PC MagazineAfter countless leaks and months of speculation, Nokia finally took the wraps off of its latest project—the Nokia X. And true to all the rumors, the X eschews Nokia’s cozy relationship with Windows Phone…
Lenovo S860 is a beefy bruiser with a blockbuster battery – CNET
CNETBARCELONA, Spain — Just when Lenovo was starting to make its name as a phone maker, with chunky, big-screen handsets such as the Vibe X we saw at IFA in September, and the Vibe Z…
Protect Your Identity on Social Media – PC Magazine
Protect Your Identity on Social MediaPC MagazineSocial media sites like Facebook and Google+ are designed to let you share your thoughts and interests with your friends. Most of us don’t want to share with everyone…
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study … – PR Web (press release)
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study …PR Web (press release)MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) observed that most of smartphones exhibited at CES 2014 are either from PC or Chinese branded…
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study … – DigitalJournal.com
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study …DigitalJournal.comMIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) observed that most of smartphones exhibited at CES 2014 are either from PC or Chinese branded vendors. This report…
Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 to have larger, sharper display – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMobile World Congress is right around the corner which means the rumor mill is churning. Samsung is expected to unveil its flagship device, the Galaxy S5, at its “Unpacked 5” event on Monday Feb….
Google acquires Israeli security start-up SlickLogin – Economic Times
Economic TimesJERUSALEM: The global internet giant Google is acquiring SlickLogin, an Israeli developer of sound-based password alternative, in an “acqui-hiring deal”, which means SlickLogin’s staff and knowledge will be integrated into Google, SlickLogin confirmed the…
Google Acquires Sound Authentication Startup ‘SlickLogin’ – PC Magazine
PC MagazineIt’ll hack off your pets, we bet, but SlickLogin’s high-frequency sound wave technology will at least allow you to log into your favorite websites faster. 0shares. SlickLogin. Google has officially acquired Israeli security startup…
Kickstarter hacked, you should probably change your password – PC Gamer Magazine
PC Gamer MagazineIf you have a Kickstarter account, you’re going to want to change the password, as the site is the latest to be infiltrated by dastardly hackers, showing that hacking is not as cool…
iPad users may get MS Office in 1st half of 2014 – GMA News
GMA NewsUsers of Apple’s iPad tablet can expect to get much more productive as Microsoft continues work on a version of its Office productivity suite for it. The Microsoft Office for iPad suite, presently codenamed…
Microsoft extends deadline of Windows 7 PCs for business – Daily News & Analysis
Daily News & AnalysisMicrosoft has reportedly announced that it has extended life for PCs that come pre-installed with Windows 7 Professional, which means that those computers with consumer versions of the OS still face the…
Kickstarter hacked, user names and encrypted passwords accessed – Computerworld
ComputerworldIDG News Service – The crowdfunding website Kickstarter said Saturday it had been hacked and that user names, encrypted passwords and other data had been accessed. Kickstarter said it was informed of the hack Wednesday…
Microsoft reportedly prepping Office for iPad to release in the first half of 2014 – Engadget
EngadgetWhile Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone released last summer and we’ve yet to see software release for Apple tablets. Not only is the slate-focused productivity suite alive and well, it’s apparently going to launch before…
Kickstarter Hacked: Credit Cards Safe, Passwords Stolen – PC Magazine
PC MagazineData breach fatigue is setting in and it’s only February. Kickstarter is the latest high-profile site to be hacked. Law enforcement authorities informed Kickstarter of the breach on Feb. 12, and Kickstarter immediately closed…
T-Mobile to Expand Early-Upgrade ‘Jump’ Plan Feb. 23 – PC Magazine
PC MagazineLooking to upgrade your T-Mobile smartphone a ton of times within a given year? Go right ahead, thanks to the expanded Jump early-upgrade service. 0shares. T-Mobile Logo. T-Mobile customers enrolled in the company’s early-upgrade…
Hipplay: The Most Game-Changing Social Media App, Ever
Hippplay is an app it took me a awhile to sit and focus and blog about, but for good reason: I my original intent was to have this full-blown blog and vlog presentation with all…
What Google really means when it calls Android ‘open’ – CNET
CNETGoogle loves to woo app makers to Android by whispering the sweet sounds of “openness” and “open source” in their ears. While that’s not entirely accurate, they heed the call for good reasons. Seth Rosenblatt….
Google’s Valentine’s Day Doodle Celebrates With ‘This American Life’ – ValueWalk
ValueWalkTo mark holidays and special occasions, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) often celebrates with fun doodles on their homepage and many of these doodles are interactive. This year’s Valentine’s Day is no exception.Google Valentine’s Day Doodle Includes…
Japan’s Rakuten Buys Viber Messaging Service for $900M – PC Magazine
PC MagazineInstant messaging app Viber has been acquired by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, owner of Buy.com and Kobo, for $900 million. The free messaging and VoIP service boasts a global user base of 300 million…
Latest BBM for iPhone and Android Phones Chalk Full of New Features – E Canada Now
E Canada NowBlackberry Messaging (BBM) as one of the main avenues for the company’s return to profitability. Given the rich set of features in the latest version for Android and iPhone smartphone users, the company…
Facebook users, others react to gender options – Washington Post
Washington PostFacebook announced on Thursday that its 159 million U.S. users now have dozens of options for completing the gender question on their profiles. The social media giant has been working with lesbian, gay, bisexual…
Amazon puts image recognition into its main iOS mobile App – Authint Mail
Authint MailAmerican electronic commerce company, Amazon brings a new feature to its iOS mobile app to help customers scan different products ranging from groceries to video games, using Flow image recognition. Amazon Inc., the biggest…
Amazon Fires Up Its iOS Mobile App With Image-Recognition Flow Software – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsAmazon brings a new feature to its iOS mobile app to help customers scan different products ranging from groceries to video games, using “Flow” image-recognition. Amazon Inc., the biggest online retailer, is…
‘Flow’ for Amazon iOS app to allow scanning of real-world items for purchase – State Column
State ColumnAmazon has hatched their latest attempt to broaden their sales via use of a new feature for their iOS app that allows iPhone users to utilize the device’s camera to scan real-world items without…
Microsoft hopes new, old leaders can rekindle magic – Reuters
ReutersSEATTLE (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp is betting a mix of old and young blood will revive the aging technology pioneer, but new Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella may find it tough to push change with…
5 neat things about Paper, FB’s new FB killer – HLNtv.com
HLNtv.comIt’s throwback day at Facebook! Not only is the juggernaut timesucker celebrating its 10th birthday Tuesday, it’s also celebrating being called “cool” again for roughly the first time since its fifth birthday. Yes, the day…
FiftyThree Challenges Facebook, Trademarks ‘Paper’ – Mashable
MashableFiftyThree, makers of the popular drawing app Paper, may be gearing up for a legal battle with Facebook over its app of the same name. On the same day Facebook announced its app last week,…
AT&T launches upgraded family plan with unlimited talk/text and 10GB of data – The Droid Guy
The Droid GuyAT&T has announced a new upgrade on its existing family plans, providing more data than usual. Starting from $130 for two lines, this new plan will give users unlimited talk/text and 10GB of…
US Cellular Launches New $50 Unlimited Plan – PC Magazine
PC MagazineIf you’re looking for inexpensive phone service with unlimited data, and no contract to sign, you might want to head on over to U.S. Cellular. The regional carrier on Friday unveiled a new no-contract…
Foursquare, GrubHub Seamless Partner For Easy Ordering – PC Magazine
PC MagazinePicture this — you’re sitting on your couch browsing Foursquare to see what your friends are up to. They’re at an awesome Mexican restaurant a couple blocks away, but it’s just so cold outside…
Lenovo faces rare chance to succeed with PCs and phones – PCWorld
PCWorldPC makers have often struggled when it comes to selling smartphones, but China’s Lenovo could be on the cusp of making a breakthrough. The company’s $2.9 billion deal to buy Motorola Mobility from Google might…
Google sells Motorola unit to Lenovo for $3B – CNET
CNETPC maker Lenovo, which has struggled to replicate its smartphone success outside China, gets an established global smartphone brand with Motorola, while Google unloads a burden on its balance sheet and source of tension. Roger…
Google joins forces with Lego for virtual brick building Chrome app – Inquirer
InquirerSOFTWARE DEVELOPER Google has joined forces with Lego to introduce a web app that lets Chrome web browser users’ imaginations run wild with whatever snap-together brick creations they want. The nostalgic virtual construction environment called…
‘Leaky’ Mobile Apps Give NSA Access To Personal Data – Forbes
ForbesThe next time you play Angry Birds or Candy Crush Saga, just remember: Big Brother is watching you. Or, at least, information about you may be finding its way into NSA data-banks. Which may or…
US and British spies ‘get personal data from Angry Birds’ – BBC News
BBC NewsUS and British spy agencies routinely try to gain access to personal data from Angry Birds and other mobile applications, a report says. A National Security Agency (NSA) document shows location, website visited and…
How DeepMind Can Bring Google Artificial Intelligence to Life – PC Magazine
PC MagazineGoogle’s acquisition of artificial intelligence firm DeepMind might prompt thoughts of self-aware robots and Skynet, especially since the London-based firm is shrouded in secrecy. But there are good, practical reasons for the search giant…
GIFYs Celebrate the Internet’s Favorite Time Waster – PC Magazine
PC MagazineThe Internet has provided countless hours of mindless, GIF-fueled fun, and these animated, Web-based images will now be honored with their very own online award ceremony. This marks the first-ever awards celebrating the animated…
In the Trenches With Macintosh for 30 Years – PC Magazine
PC MagazineIn early 1984, the IBM PC 5150 and its successor the IBM PC/XT were the workhorses of the business PC industry. The Apple IIe and the Commodore 64 were the power home PCs, and…
Google Rolls Out a Few New Features – TheDomains.com
TheDomains.comStan Schroeder at Mashable covered that now there is a new feature to Google search that will provide more info. You can now find out more about every search result by clicking on the page…
IBM, Lenovo and the $2.3bn question: Can they hit the jackpot twice? – ZDNet
ZDNetSummary: Both companies will be hoping the $2.3bn deal for IBM’s server business will turn out to be the same win-win kind of deal that the sale of its PC business was. Steve Ranger. By…
Pre-Order the Curved LG G Flex for AT&T This Week – PC Magazine
PC MagazineAT&T customers can start placing their pre-orders for LG’s curved G Flex smartphone this Friday, Jan. 24. The device will be $299.99 with a two-year contract. Those who want the option to upgrade their…
Valve-produced virtual reality headset not likely to see release – GameSpot
GameSpotValve-produced virtual reality headset not likely to see release. Half-Life studio has no plans to ship its own VR headset, will instead work with Oculus to “drive PC VR forward.” by Eddie Makuch on January…
Microsoft Challenges Apple, Google on Tablets – NEWS.GNOM.ES
NEWS.GNOM.ESMicrosoft will announce efforts to boost its flagship Windows software during its Build developers conference in April, but the company faces a challenge gaining a new generation of users on the growing tablet market competing…
Intel Sales May Miss Some Analysts’ Estimates Amid PC Slump (2) – Businessweek
BusinessweekBrian Krzanich, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., holds up a new processor chip called Edison as he speaks during a news conference at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday,…
Toshiba’s 4K Laptops and Updated KIRAbook – CES 2014 – AnandTech
Toshiba’s 4K Laptops and Updated KIRAbook – CES 2014AnandTechThe visit to Toshiba’s booth at CES was interesting for a number of reasons, and their upcoming lineup is a good indication of how polarized the PC…
