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How the 'maker movement' got a Kansas boy a new hand$60 and a makerspace got a Kansas boy a new hand: Mom found the design for the hand on-line, and a teen friend scaled the design to fit聽 and went to the communal library makerspace to print it out on a 3-D printer.
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
- Sheryl Sandberg apologizes for Facebook experiment, sort ofSheryl Sandberg apologized in a TV interview, even as British regulators are looking into the controversial Facebook psych experiment.聽 "Facebook cannot control emotions of users," said Sheryl Sandberg.
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- Google execs visit Cuba: How is digital diplomacy working?Google chairman Eric Schmidt led a delegation of employees to Cuba this past week to advocate for removing government restrictions on the Internet. How did Google's digital diplomacy effort go?
What tech would you stake your life on?As sailor attempts Guinness record, his tech-savvy wife considers the resilience and utility of HTC One,聽Magellan eXplorist 510 GPS, and other聽extreme gear.
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
YouTube introduces new creator featuresUsers will soon be able to more easily view, stream, and create online videos with a series of new features introduced by YouTube at its annual VidCon conference in Anaheim on Thursday.聽
Germany moves to kick out Verizon, citing concerns of US spyingThe German government announced Thursday that it would prevent Verizon Communications from continuing to operate in the country as a reaction to US government spying.聽- Google begins removing data after 'right to be forgotten' caseIn the wake of a landmark ruling, Google has begun removing users' search data it deems to be outdated personal information. But the ruling only applies to people in the European Union.聽
What does 'Android Everywhere' mean for you?Google is pushing its Android operating system across everyday devices, from cars to TV screens. But what does this move mean for consumers?聽
Android in the car, on the wrist, and on the TV at annual Google I/O developer's conferenceOn Wednesday, the first of the two-day Google I/O developer's conference in San Francisco, the search giant announced updates to its Android mobile operating system, as well as plans to expand Android into the car, onto the television, and onto your wrist.聽
Insecure passwords? A solution could be staring us in the face, say psychologists.The human ability to recognize familiar faces among strangers provides an opportunity for more secure accounts, say researchers at two UK universities.
Google I/O: Android is coming to automobilesGoogle is revving its Android engine: at its annual developer's conference, Google I/O, Google announced Android Auto, the first automobile-specific operating system that works with Android.