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Will we see a 5.5-inch iPhone this year? Maybe not, warns one analyst.Apple is allegedly facing production delays for the 5.5-inch version of its supposed iPhone 6, according to an analyst cited by Apple Insider.聽
No Facebook for 99 days? Campaign urges users to take a break.In response to news that Facebook manipulated users' emotions for an academic study, a Dutch nonprofit is urging users to test themselves by staying off of the social network for 99 consecutive days.聽
Bell Labs achieves record-breaking speed over copper telephone lineBell Labs, the research subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent, has achieved what it calls a "major breakthrough" by transmitting data over traditional copper telephone lines at a speed of 10 gigabits per second.聽
Can Google Glass improve philanthropies? We'll find out soon.Out of 1,300 nonprofits, Google selected five organizations to receive its Glass technology and grants of $25,000 to aid with their missions.
Be careful when erasing data from your Android phone. It might stick around.A new report published by antivirus security vendor Avast says that data supposedly erased from Android devices, such as messages and photos, can be easily recovered.聽
Ride-sharing app Lyft heads to New York (without the pink mustache)Lyft, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing company, is moving its service to New York, stoking competition with other ride-sharing companies such as Uber.聽
Check out the (alleged) iPhone 6 sapphire crystal screenA video from the YouTube channel MKBHD shows what it says is a leaked 4.7-inch iPhone 6 screen. According to the video, the iPhone will feature a high-quality, durable sapphire crystal display.聽
Sony Xperia C3 wants you to embrace the selfieAnnounced today, the new Sony Xperia C3 phone features a 5-megapixel front-facing camera designed for high-quality selfies that can be easily shared on social media.聽
PC market poised to improve (by shrinking slower than expected)A new report out from technology research firm Gartner says global PC shipments will improve in 2014 even as more people transition to tablets and mobile devices for their computing needs.聽
America works too hard, says Google co-founderIn a fireside chat last week, Google co-founder Larry Page discussed his views on the economy and the possibilities for how labor might shift in the future.聽
Microsoft hopes new Kinect for Windows sparks app revolutionReleased in 2010, Microsoft's Kinect was designed as an add-on for Microsoft gaming consoles. But thanks to amateur Windows developers, it has since then been used for applications as varied as musical performance and analyzing CAT scans. What innovations will developers think up for this new version?聽
Google begins yanking news articles in EuropeIn Google's first implementation of the European Union's right-to-be-forgotten ruling, several European news organizations have had articles removed from Google search results.聽
LG G and Samsung Gear Live smart watches: What you need to knowThe two Android-operated smart watches are bringing wearable technologies one step closer to the mainstream. We break down what you need to know to understand these two devices.聽- Android Wear: More than 20 smart watch apps hit Google Play storeGoogle's Android Wear, its mobile operating system for wearable devices such as smart watches, introduced more than 20 apps that can be downloaded from the Google Play store. But will it affect the way people think of wearables?聽
Android L improves battery life: How software enhances hardwareThe latest version of Android promises to make a device's battery last longer. Do the promises hold up?聽- Google buys Songza: How many music services does one company need?Google announced Tuesday that it was buying the music streaming start-up Songza. The acquisition marks another example of the increasing dominance of streaming services in the world of digital music.聽
T-Mobile knowingly charged customers for scams, regulators sayThe Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint Monday alleging that T-Mobile made millions of dollars charging unknowing customers for third-party services such as horoscope information and celebrity gossip.聽
With iOS 7.1.2 update, Apple cracks down on security flawiOS 7.1.2 update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod brings bug fixes and security updates. This may be the last mobile update before iOS 8.
Secret Facebook experiment sparks controversyA controversial study undertaken two years ago had researchers manipulating users' Facebook news feeds to determine how people are emotionally affected by content they view on social networks.聽- Samsung launches four new Galaxy devicesOn Monday, Samsung announced the addition of four new smart phones to its line of Galaxy devices. Samsung is currently the world's leading smart phone maker, but competitor Apple has been making moves to gain on the South Korean tech giant, particularly in emerging markets.聽
