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Samsung now sells more smartphones than Apple. A new anti-piracy bill would give the DOJ the power to shut down websites permanently. Scary. Robotic Lego clock! Google gives Google TV…
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You can now look at the interior of (public) buildings with Google Street View. It’s sad that he’s dead and all, but Steve Jobs might not be the best role…
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Another volte-face: Research now suggests that your cellphone isn’t giving you cancer. If constantly tweeting just isn’t enough for you, maybe you need a portrait made out of your tweets. Robots…
#OccupyWallStreet not trending in New York
“#OccupyWallStreet, the movement’s dominant hashtag, has never once hit the New York TTs list. Similarly, #OccupyBoston has trended all across the world, but never in Boston, which only saw the…
iPhone 4S Roundup
Siri voice command is like that personal secretary you dream of to support you in everyday life. The other significant changes? “iOS 5: Exploring 7 Hidden New Features” All iPhones…
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Ruh roh Scoob: Samsung’s own patent lawyer couldn’t tell the difference between a Samsung tablet & an iPad in court. Busted: Groupon & Living Social both inflate the “regular” price of their…
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iOS 5 is out. The US has more wireless devices than people. Yep. You can now turn your DNA into custom household decor. And not just by spitting on the…
Antonia Crane Gets Bitched
“I asked Crane what becoming a writer has meant to her personally. ‘When you’ve become so seasoned at shutting down your feelings because your survival depends on it, you need…
Netflix Final Roundup
After much customer and investor push-back, Netflix is no longer splitting into two websites. A brief summary of the situation breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly. Q&A…
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Our unmanned war drones have a virus. Let’s listen to some ditties made from iPhone sounds. A map of the US based on video game spending. R.I.P Steve Jobs, 1955…
October Taste of The Believer
The Believer is out now and some of this month’s fantastic, wide-ranging collection of literary articles are posted in their entirety online (including an online exclusive interview with artist David…
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BART cops now have to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public … but how effective will they really be? Oooh, Google Driving Directions now offers a helicopter-eye…