NSA has cracked popular cellphone code
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The Uncarrier experiment must go on
Sprint is reportedly trying to buy T-Mobile. But T-Mobile’s aggressive pricing strategy needs more time to play out.
Google buys company behind galloping robot
Google has acquired Boston Dynamics, a Massachusetts company that designs walking robots.
Patent office issues yoga patent
The Patent Office has approved a patent on videotaping yoga classes.
Valve shipping Steam Machines to beta testers
The 300 beta-testers have been selected -- and will be getting their Machines to try out shortly.
Why disabled people love jailbreaking
Disabled users need software that’s not allowed by Apple’s app store rules.
The robot that takes your place in meetings
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Yahoo won’t say how many users were affected by an extended e-mail outage
Even if the outage only affects a “small percentage” of users, that could mean milllions were left without access to email.
The clever ad you may never see
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Switchboard: Aereo wants a Supreme Court fight
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How Gmail changes will affect e-mail marketers
Gmail’s switch to cached images will cost e-mail marketers some information, but not all open rates.
Wireless companies bow to cellphone unlocking pressure
Under new principles being adopted by the industry, you still can’t unlock your phone yourself.
Instagram launches direct messaging feature
Instagram is launching a new feature that lets users share photos and videos with up to 15 people rather than everyone who follows them.
Instagram Direct and why social media knock offs don’t work
Implementing the same features doesn’t mean attracting the same community.
FCC chairman stands by in-flight calling
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Bitcoin start-up raises $25 million
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Why coding classes should be mandatory
The market for coding jobs is booming, yet young people scrape for work because they lack the skills.
ECPA reform petition passes White House threshold
Over 100,000 petitioners have signed a letter demanding changes to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
Pinterest makes shopping awesome
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