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Coub is Russia’s version of the GIF, and it just raised $2.5 million

There’s money in them loops, apparently. Coub, the Russian startup that lets you create and embed looped, 10-second video clips, has raised a new round of funding. Now seeing 50...

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Windows Phone 8.1 will have file folders and smart case support

Windows Phone 8.1 may have only just reached the general public, but it's already in line for a surprisingly large update. Microsoft has posted developer documents for Windows Phone 8.1...

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Verizon will soon start throttling certain unlimited 4G LTE customers

Starting October 1, Verizon customers on unlimited data plans that meet certain criteria will see their 4G LTE wireless connection throttled as part of what the carrier calls "Network Optimization,"...

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Instagram is reportedly working on a Snapchat competitor called Bolt

It’s looking pretty likely that Instagram is gearing up to introduce its own Snapchat competitor, and it’s going to be a standalone app, not integrated into the main app itself....

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Get a good night’s sleep with the new Sense gadget

We’ve all seen apps and devices that tracks your sleep for you. The idea is to analyze your sleeping patterns and to determine if you have had a good night’s...

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Microsoft has confirmed that it’s unifying Windows into one platform

In an earnings call, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed the company is working towards bringing all three major Microsoft software products together, creating what he calls the “Holy Grail” of...

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Nvidia has unveiled the SHIELD gaming tablet and controller

Nvidia announced today two new members of the SHIELD family, the SHIELD tablet and the SHIELD controller for gaming. This comes on the heels of the Nvidia SHIELD portable released...

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Betabrand’s new jacket lets you wear headphones over your hood

So you just bought a flashy pair of headphones, and you're worried that your hoodie might prevent you from flaunting your new gear. Are you stuck? Not if you pick...

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Indexeus turns the tables on hackers to solicit “donations”

Want to see a textbook definition of irony? Look no further than Indexeus, a search engine that primarily exposes the info of malicious hackers caught up in the very sort...

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Google will stop calling apps “free” if they offer in-app purchases

For a while, in-app purchases were the bane of every parents’ life. This is because with the old system, all you’d need to do is enter your iTunes password once,...

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Police in the UK have started using advanced facial recognition software

Facial recognition surveillance software being tested by British cops that allows “faster than ever” data searching and tracking of subjects is raising concerns among privacy activists. NeoFace software analyses dozens...

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Snapchat now has location based filters called Geofilters

Snapchat, the app that lets you send semi-permanent photos to friends, introduced geofilters on Tuesday. The new feature adds a kind of treasure map-style functionality that slathers filters onto your...

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