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We’re finally going to start seeing ethnic and gay emojis

As promised, Apple has unveiled a collection of multi-ethnic that will become available sometime in the near future. Whereas emojis have generally been neutral in pretty much everything, from race...

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Tim Cook confirms the Apple Watch will launch in April

We have some more information regarding the release of the Apple Watch and this time it comes straight from the mouth of the big man himself: Apple CEO Tim Cook....

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HP’s cloud chief isn’t afraid of Amazon, Google, or Microsoft

The cloud market might still be pretty fresh, but Amazon has already established itself as the undisputed leader, and that doesn't look like it's going to change anytime soon. However, even...

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Obama wants to end the monopoly on America’s broadband

One of the biggest thing holding America's broadband back is the fact that so many state legislators bend over backwards for the already established telecom giants in this country to...

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Google has promised that nest will remain free of advertisements

Advertising – it is just about anywhere and everywhere that you look. Product placements in movies have definitely grown by an exponential amount in this day and age, and not...

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Yahoo is where once promising startups go to wither and die

Yahoo’s growth appears to be in some way dependent on the widespread acquisition and subsequent annihilation of some of the Internet’s most promising startups, and no one can figure out...

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Tumblr finally adds @Mention alerts

Tumblr announced on Tuesday it is finally adding capabilities for users to directly mention others on the site, a feature that's been long requested by its dedicated fan base. By typing the...

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Americans growing more addicted and frustrated with technology

Americans have a very conflicted relationship with technology. According to a new Harris Interactive poll, 71% of Americans believe that technology has improved their overall quality of life, with 65%...

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What’s dumb about Samsung’s smartwatch?

Samsung has made its play for our wrists, and it's a doozy. Its showy unveiling of the $299 Galaxy Gear was clearly designed to position the smartwatch as a hot lifestyle...

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Microsoft Buys Nokia Mobile for $7.2 Billion

Nokia, the once-"burning platform" mobile devices company, is now seen to be a looked-upon savior for Microsoft. Late Labor Day evening, Microsoft announced it would be acquiring the handset and...

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Users Not Thrilled About Yahoo Logo Changes

Yahoo’s new logo will debut next week, and in an effort to drum up excitement, the Web-media giant has been running a “30 days of change” campaign, featuring a new...

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Why Apple and Google Sink at Syncing

There's a mobile ecosystem battle raging, with Apple and Google racing to build end-to-end mobile monopolies. According to VisionMobile, "The triumph of iOS and Android is a testament to the superiority...

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