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- Yotaphone: Are two screens better than one?Russian company Yota has released a smartphone with two screens, one on the front and one on the back. But don't knock it as a gimmick just yet – the dual-screen actually solves a common smartphone issue.
- The cloud computing race ramps up with Google Compute EngineThe Google Compute Engine release signals a major push by big tech companies to capture the growing demand for cloud services.
- Celebrity headphones: Are they any good?Headphones from 'Beats' inspire many copycats. But are celebrity headphones worth the money?
- Coming to Facebook: An 'Unfollow' buttonFacebook is also tweaking its News Feed algorithm to focus on more actual news, according to reports.
- Sony PlayStation 4 sales top 2.1 million worldwideSony's PlayStation 4 console is off to a blockbuster start.Â
- Apple dips into social analytics with Topsy acquisitionThe world's most valuable company, Apple, is heading into the social media game by purchasing social analytics firm Topsy for a reported $200 million. But Apple's end game is still a mystery.
- Maria Callas: The original prima donnaLook up diva in the dictionary and you'll find an apt description of one of opera's biggest stars: Greek-American Maria Callas. Google honors the dramatic life of this prima donna in a Google Doodle today.
- 'Threshold' may help Microsoft's Windows 8 and 8.1 useThe PC and smart phone would just be a slab of hardware without its operating system, and Windows has held onto the OS global market share top spot. But will it last?
- Supreme Court won't weigh in on online sales tax debateThough Amazon and Overstock.com filed a constitutional challenge to states collecting sales tax on online purchases, for now it looks as if the battle will be waged state by state.
- Amazon drone delivery service could be active by 2017Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has outlined plans for a drone delivery service, powered by autonomous octocopters.
- Millennial Trains Project: A ride for experimental learningWith the Millennial Trains Project, Patrick Dowd gathers creative people for a nationwide trip along the rails.Â
- Black Friday 2013 belonged to the iPadAt Target and Wal-Mart's Black Friday sales, the most popular items were Apple iPad tablets.Â
- Microsoft Xbox One launch marred by disc drive glitchStill, the Xbox One glitch hasn't stopped Microsoft's new console from getting off to a strong start.Â
- Microsoft moves to encrypt data: reportFollowing further NSA spying revelations, sources close to the matter have said Microsoft is considering encrypting its data to hide from future prying government eyes.
- Say 'OK Google' for hands-free holiday searchingOK Google, let's get searching. With the holidays around the corner, Google has introduced a voice-activated search extension for Chrome, a welcome innovation for anyone who wants to keep sticky fingers off the keyboard without sacrificing Google search.
- Sony files patent for vibrating, gadget-laden 'Smart Wig'Forget the smart watch. The wave of the future may be the Sony 'Smart Wig.'Â
- Moto G makes a surprise debut in the USThe Moto G, a cheaper version of the Moto X, was not expected to launch in the US until next year.Â
- BlackBerry's BBM goes socialIn an attempt to update their messaging service and make up for sagging sales, BlackBerry introduced a new version of BlackBerry Messaging that turns the service into a social network. But will it be enough to save BlackBerry?
- PS4 games: Four worth waiting forPS4 games and console sales have gotten off to a blockbuster launch. Now the console just needs a more robust line-up of games.Â
- Confirmed: Apple buys 3-D tech company PrimeSenseAfter months of speculation, Apple and PrimeSense confirm a deal. Sources say the price hit upwards of $350 million.