Massive flaws found in U.S. cybersecurity

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A Senate report finds that agencies fail to take basic preventive actions such as creating strong passwords.

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Rep. Anna Eshoo wants to make net neutrality the law

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Why Bitcoin will stabilize in the future

Why Bitcoin will stabilize in the future

Bitcoin’s volatility is driven by rapid growth. Once growth stops, volatility probably will too.

How the FCC could intervene in the fight over public fiber

How the FCC could intervene in the fight over public fiber

A recent court decision could let the FCC thwart cable companies’ plan to stop public fiber-optic networks.

Apple reportedly testing wireless and solar charging for iWatch

Apple reportedly testing wireless and solar charging for iWatch

Both methods aim to remove the headache of taking off Apple’s “iWatch” and plugging it into a charging cable.

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Tech Super Bowl ads: How did they do?

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J.C. Penney proves punctuation is overrated

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FCC to boost fund for broadband in schools

The FCC says it plans to increase by $1 billion the portion of the E-Rate program for broadband grants.

Are my patent reform ideas ‘unbelievably stupid?’

Are my patent reform ideas ‘unbelievably stupid?’

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Give Bill Gates a Nobel Peace Prize

Give Bill Gates a Nobel Peace Prize

The Microsoft founder is making the world a better place with his campaign against polio and other diseases.

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Here’s why Amazon Prime’s price may go up by $20 or more

Amazon Prime’s pretty lucrative. So why is its price probably going up rather than down?

At Microsoft, would an insider CEO be the best choice?

At Microsoft, would an insider CEO be the best choice?

There are some real benefits to drawing a leader from inside the company.

TechBit: Plunge into Super Bowl madness with NFL RUSH

TechBit: Plunge into Super Bowl madness with NFL RUSH

Connect with other fans during the big one as you create your own polls, vote in others and catch highlights.

TechBit: With Codeacademy, making apps, sites a breeze

TechBit: With Codeacademy, making apps, sites a breeze

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Targeted ads are about to take over your TV

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Microsoft CEO search: Who is Satya Nadella?

Microsoft CEO search: Who is Satya Nadella?

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China has almost twice as many Internet users as the U.S. has people

China has almost twice as many Internet users as the U.S. has people

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Yahoo Mail usernames, passwords taken in breach

Yahoo Mail usernames, passwords taken in breach

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Switchboard: Obama says Clapper ‘should have been more careful’

Switchboard: Obama says Clapper ‘should have been more careful’

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The spacecraft that takes amazing photos

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A wearable device that detects seizures

A wearable device that detects seizures

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Google falls below estimates in 4th-quarter earnings

Google falls below estimates in 4th-quarter earnings

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Soon, you’ll be able to text 911

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