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Some PSN features will be disabled during the PS4’s European launch

Sony is anticipating a massive number of people logging into PSN during PS4's European launch. In order to create a smooth launch, Sony will be temporarily disabling a few PSN features...

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Founder of 4chan creates webcam spy blocker for GE’s first ‘3D Printing Day’

Chris Poole, widely known as "moot", has put together what's being called Spy Block , a small clip that slips over your laptop's webcam to make sure that no one is...

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It’s now possible to eat your favorite pictures on Instagram

Have you ever seen a photo on Instagram and thought to yourself, "Damn I wish I could eat that picture"? Well luckily for you a new gadget called Boomf will...

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Microsoft reportedly searches for stronger encryptions in order to combat the NSA

Microsoft is reportedly joining the numerous other companies who are trying to protect themselves and their users from NSA spying. The company has already joined Facebook and Google in calling for greater...

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Walgreens opens America’s first green, self-powered pharmacy in Illinois

Walgreens has opened America's first green, self-powered pharmacy in Illinois, not too far from the company's headquarters. The pharmacy uses solar panels and wind turbines to generate its power and makes use...

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Some police are fighting crime with 18-ton armored military vehicles

Since troops have been withdrawn from Iraq, the U.S. military is sitting on a hefty surplus of military grade equipment that it has nothing to do with. Fortunately, thanks to the...

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iBuyPower’s Steam Machine offers PC specs for the price of a new Xbox

 iBuyPower revealed a prototype of its own upcoming Steam Machine, which will go on sale for just $499 next year. The company says the box is bigger than a PlayStation 4...

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China’s high-speed railway network may soon link to this futuristic digital gate

Performing as a digital gateway that frames the city, the ‘Harbin Twin Towers’ by Chinese studio Spatial Practice are integrated with the site’s transportation hub. Situated in Harbin, Haxi District in China, the high-rises provide...

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More Microsoft attacks on Google turn political

Okay, so it's not truly political, but it's interesting to consider it like, especially considering that we're getting into political season soon enough. Microsoft and Google have become fierce rivals,...

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Sony is to cut $250 million from its movie division

One of Sony's biggest shareholders has pleaded with the company to detach Sony Entertainment from the Japanese company and offer it up on the stock market as a standalone business. CEO Hirai declined the...

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Spotify closes $250 million in funding, valued at over $4 billion

Spotify, a Swedish music streaming service, has closed $250 million in funding and is being valued at over $4 billion. Pandora, the largest player in the streaming music market, is currently valued...

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A university in Cyprus now accepts payments from students in Bitcoin

University of Nicosia in Cyprus has become the first accredited university in the world to accept payments from students in Bitcoin. The University of Nicosia in Cyprus today announced it will accept payments...

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