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Like it, Love it, or LOL it? How are people reacting to news on Facebook?

Content marketing agency Fractl has taken a closer look at just how readers are reacting to the news on social media.
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Brixo has created building blocks for the 21st century

Education and innovation may be the building blocks of success, but Brixo has designed the building blocks of our future -- literally.
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The feds got into yet another iPhone without Apple

For the second time, federal officials have told the Cupertino-based tech giant "never mind" when it comes to unlocking an iPhone.
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Lawmakers ask National Intelligence director, ‘How many citizens have you spied on?’

In a recent letter from 14 Congress members, James Clapper was asked to estimate the number of Americans affected by various surveillance techniques.
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It’s a little easier to watch baseball online this season, but MLB is still throwing curveballs

This year, it's getting a little bit easier to watch your favorite MLB teams go up to bat online instead of in front of your television screen.
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The latest data breach involves the voting records of 93.4 million Mexican citizens

Yet another data breach has grabbed international headlines, and this one involves the voting registration records of some 93.4 million Mexican citizens.
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$10 switches cost Bangladesh’s central bank $81 million

$10 switches cost Bangladesh's central bank a stunning $81 million in a hack that experts are attributing, to some degree, to stinginess.
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Researchers create technology that’s powered by thin air

The Wireless Identification and Sensing Platform is a combination sensor and computing chip that requires neither a battery nor a wired power source.
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China is building floating nuclear power stations

According to new reports, China is working on floating nuclear power plants that will provide power to its manmade chain of islands.
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Forget your weekend plans and watch Game of Thrones free on HBO Friday through Monday

Been missing Game of Thrones? Don't worry, Jon Snow and company have missed you, too. So much that you'll be able to watch the show this weekend for free
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10 billion articles of clothing and footwear are going to go smart

Avery Dennison and Internet of Things startup Evrythng are partnering to bring 10 billion smart items of apparel to market.
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Elon Musk is looking into self-driving buses

On Thursday, Musk made an appearance at a transportation conference in Norway where he suggested self-driving buses as a solution to traffic congestion.
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Don’t throw away those Livestrong bracelets — they may still come in handy

Livestrong bracelets may seem like the ultimate throwback, but thanks to an injection of some pretty interesting low tech, they're making quite the comeback
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Best app deals of the day! 10 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Garmin is bringing golf into the 21st century with the Approach X40 wearable

Garmin has unveiled its new Approach X40, a golf band that combines daily activity tracking with golf data for more than 40,000 international courses.
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There’s a new blood test for Parkinson’s disease

A new blood test "will enable doctors to detect with unprecedented reliability the abnormal metabolism of blood cells in people with Parkinson's."
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Brilliant new T-shirt lets travelers communicate with anyone, regardless of the language they speak

Iconspeak offers the "ultimate functional wear for the modern traveller" -- a T-shirt that features 40 of the most commonly asked-for signs when traveling.
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A city on Mars? Elon Musk and SpaceX say absolutely

Elon Musk, the ambitious SpaceX founder and CEO, is known for his (literally) out of this world ideas, and the latest is a city on Mars.
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Best app deals of the day! 10 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Let Aces Concierge, HotelTonight’s new digital service, handle your travel details

HotelTonight has now announced its latest feature to make your booking experience even better -- the Aces Concierge service.
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Is Snapchat high? New Bob Marley ‘blackface’ filter spurs negative buzz on 4/20

On Wednesday, Snapchat gives users this on a day of cannabis celebration -- a Bob Marley filter that gives users instant blackface. No, seriously.
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Dish Network customers, prepare to lose some serious channels

It's D-Day for Viacom, which means devastation for tv fans. Negotiations between the media company and Dish Network have disintegrated.
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If you’re looking to sue Ashley Madison, you’ll have to use your real name

You're going to have to choose between discretion and vindication if you want to take on Ashley Madison.
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Woman dies of electrocution after using smartphone that was being charged

A smartphone that was being charged has been ruled the culprit in the tragic death of a woman in Malaysia.
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Best app deals of the day! 10 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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This DIY robot on Indiegogo hopes to spur kids’ inegenuity

DFRobot is a robotics and open-source hardware provider that has just launched a new Indiegogo campaign to fund a DIY robot named Antbo.
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For group vacations, or just pizza, Clink makes it easier to save with friends

Clink is a no-fee savings and investing app that just announced a new group savings feature that allows users to save money together.
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Theranos’ fall from grace continues with new federal investigations

Theranos has had quite a fall from grace, and now, a full-blown investigation is underway to determine whether the company misled its backers
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Peggy is the world’s first smart clothespin for the techie who lacks a clothes dryer

Meet Peggy, the smart clothespin that will alert you when the weather is about to turn so that you can bring your laundry off the clothesline
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Best app deals of the day! 10 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Taylor Swift releases yet another ad for Apple

It's been a busy week for Taylor Swift, who proved that she can be a cover girl for Vogue and an emo princess in a new Apple Music ad in just a few days.
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Meet the man selling bundles of cash on Instagram and calling it art

Meet Matty Mo, an LA-based artist known better by his nom de plume: "The Most Famous Artist." His latest project involved selling money for money -- as art
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MIT’s new AI-squared can predict 85 percent of cyberattacks

MIT's “AI-squared” claims to predict cyberattacks "significantly better than existing systems by continuously incorporating input from human experts."
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This tiny liquid marble can push/pull 150 times its own weight

Scientists at the Osaka Institute of Technology in Japan have created a liquid marble capable of pushing or pulling objects up to 150 times its own weight.