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- How tech giants are aiding NepalAfter Nepal was rocked by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake, the technology industry is finding ways to come to the country's aid.
- Apple's strong sales don't extend to iPadApple's year has been a busy and profitable one, but out of all its products, the iPad seems to be losing steam while its Macs is speeding up.
- Facebook adds free video calling to Messenger appFacebook's Messenger app now includes free video calling for users in the US, UK, Canada, and 15 other countries. Messenger video calls are person-to-person for now, but Facebook says it plans to add group calling in the near future.
- Can drones plant trees? Former NASA scientist says yes.BioCarbon Engineering hopes to plant 1 billion trees each year in order to counter deforestation. Are drones the answer to restoring the planet's natural vegetation?
- T-Mobile offers free calls to Nepal, but will they get through?To help people reconnect with loved ones who may have been affected by the earthquake in Nepal, T-Mobile is offering free voice and text to and from the Himalayan country. But how is Nepal's wireless network holding up?
- Starbucks register error highlights how advanced cash drawers can beAn error in Starbucks' POS systems required the coffee giant to close down 13,500 locations, highlighting the evolution of the cash register.
- Nokia reiterates pledge not to make any more phonesReports claiming Nokia was returning to the mobile market were unequivocally silenced on Sunday, but that doesn't mean the company isn't up to other things.
- Google will buy patents to keep them out of trolls’ handsGoogle's Patent Purchase Promotion is a two-week experiment in which patent holders can offer to sell their patents to Google for whatever price they feel is fair. The program is designed to keep intellectual property out of the hands of patent trolls.
- Does the Apple Watch require new rules of etiquette? Experts weigh in.Three etiquette experts sound off on the dos and don'ts of smart watches.
- Ohio students invent DUI marijuana testing deviceTwo Ohio grad students have invented a device that quickly tests saliva to determine the concentration of pot's active chemical in the bloodstream
- 15 most anticipated Apple Watch appsGot an Apple Watch? Here are the 15 most talked-about apps for the new smart watch.
- What doomed Comcast's $45 billion bid for Time Warner Cable?Comcast announced Friday that it has canceled its deal to buy Time Warner Cable. Government regulators, who would have had to approve the merger, said it would have been harmful to consumers and competition.
- Why the constellation Cassiopeia holds a wealth of night-sky treasuresHuw James explains why the lore of Cassiopeia has always captivated him.
- Three great additions in the new Windows 10 previewThe Windows 10 preview improves the mail and calendar applications and tweaks the user interface so it's easier to use on devices with different screen sizes.
- How YouTube’s popularity lets its top users make millionsYouTube's first video was uploaded on April 23, 2005. In the decade since, the site has grown so dramatically that people can make millions from producing popular videos.
- Meet 'Project Fi,' Google's wireless cell service with pay-as-you-go dataOn Wednesday, Google unveiled 'Project Fi,' its own cellphone service that rides on T-Mobile's and Sprint's networks. Project Fi costs $20 per month for voice and text, and $10 per month for each gigabyte of data used.
- Now 800 million strong, WhatsApp rolls out voice calling for iOSAs WhatsApp introduces a voice calling feature for iPhones, it appears the company is on track to reach its predicted billion-user mark.
- Technology gave rise to cyberbullying. Can it also stop it?Twitter announced policy changes aimed at promoting safe discourse for users of the social network. The updates are the latest in efforts by social media companies, researchers, and others to end online abuse and harassment using innovation and technology.
- Huawei CEO questions China's cybersecurity policiesIn a rare move for a Chinese company, the CEO of Huawei, Eric Xu, said that if China wants the best information security, it must keep its markets open to foreign technology.
- Live streaming apps connect celebrities and fansThanks to video streaming apps Periscope and Meerkat, fans can now feel closer than ever to celebrities such as Tyra Banks to Al Roker.