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New iOS shopping app lets users 'follow' brands of their choosingA New York start-up called Spring has launched a shopping app that lets users scroll through a wide variety of products and then make purchases directly from the brands, similar to being in a physical store.
For Uber, just because Berlin says 'no' does not mean it will listenDespite facing a ban in Berlin, the taxi-on-demand company Uber has said it will continue offering its services in the German capital.聽
Will banning these two chemicals improve conditions at Apple factories?Apple announced Wednesday that it is banning the use of benzene and n-hexane in the final assembly stage of its products that include the iPhone and iPad.聽
Zelda Williams pushed off Twitter: How to deal with online trollsEssay: A former social media ghost writer discusses the effects of online trolls as Zelda Williams says goodbye to Twitter.聽
What makes this the most powerful commercial satellite ever launched?DigitalGlobe launched WorldView-3, a satellite that can see through fog and smoke and spot things just 1 foot across.
Samsung introduces metal-clad Galaxy AlphaSamsung announced Wednesday its new smart phone, the Galaxy Alpha, which is encased in a metal frame.聽
Does this photo tell us what Edward Snowden stands for?A photo of Edward Snowden clutching an American flag on the covered of Wired magazine sparks questions about how the famous whistleblower is viewed more than one year after he first revealed the NSA's surveillance programs.聽
Is a little card reader how Amazon woos brick and mortar stores?Amazon Wednesday announced a new card reader to let local businesses easily accept debit and credit card transactions.聽
Uber and Lyft clash in war of words. Is this how tech disputes are settled?In a clash of words, Lyft and Uber lob accusations at each other in what is shaping up to be one of the fiercest battles in the tech industry.聽
Apple CEO 'not satisfied' with company's diversity: reportApple's diversity data reflects that, as with other tech companies, its employee make-up is overwhelmingly white and male.聽
California passes smart phone 'kill switch' lawA bill passed Monday in the California legislature says that all smart phones sold in California beginning July 2015 will need a 'kill switch' to render them inoperable in case they get stolen.
Skylanders game-toy mashup invades tabletsActivision announced Tuesday that the latest Skylanders game will be available for select tablet devices as well as gaming consoles.
Perseid meteor shower tonight: How to get the best viewA Google doodle celebrates the Perseid meteor shower 2014, which will reach its peak Tuesday night.
Chromebook sales spike. Is it still a 'niche' product?Chromebook sales will reach 5.2 million in 2014 and are on track to triple by 2017.聽
At Apple University, a guide for simplicity and eleganceA New York Times report today peels back the curtain on the secretive Apple University, which serves to establish a streamlined company culture that places immense weight on the simple design of the products it makes.聽
As Facebook changes Messenger, 'risky' app behavior on the riseA new report out says that the risks associated with mobile apps is continuing to rise, particularly for free apps on the iOS and Android platforms.聽
Freemium apps: Enticing fees in 'free' online games quickly add upClash of Clans reportedly makes $1.2 million each day by giving away its app for free.
How does one Austrian data activist take on Facebook?Austrian law student Max Schrems launched a class action lawsuit against Facebook last week and has since garnered 25,000 plaintiffs.聽
FCC to wireless providers: When do you slow download speeds?After wireless provider Verizon said last month that the top 5 percent of high-speed data users on its older unlimited data plans might experience slower speeds starting in October, the FCC is questioning all large US wireless carriers to explain when they decide to slow download speeds for customers.聽- China refutes that it accused Apple products of posing security concernsChina denies allegations made in a Bloomberg News report that it had banned the use of government money to purchase a series of Apple products.聽