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Tagging a person on Facebook could land you in jail

A New York judge has determined that tagging someone on Facebook is a violation of a protection order.
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Tesla goes vegan with synthetic leather interiors for its Model X SUV

For the ultimate in green car technology, it's not enough to simply swear off fossil fuels. Instead, the entire car has to be vegan.
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E-cigarettes don’t help you quit smoking, and may have the opposite effect, study claims

As per a new study, not only do e-cigarettes not help you kick the habit, they may have the opposite effect.
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Penthouse Magazine ends its print days, will now be only digital

After five decades, Penthouse Magazine is shuttering its print edition, because why buy in print when you can read (and of course also look) online?
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Germans granted right to be left alone as court rules FB's Friend Finder illegal

Some of your "friends" don't want to be found -- at least not on Facebook. And now, according to Germany's highest court, they are entitled to just that.
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Introducing Audi’s new moon robot — the Audi Lunar Quattro

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Audi debuted a brand new lunar rover that makes use of its famous Quattro all-wheel-drive system
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Weekly Rewind: Goodbye to Bowie, Braille Kindles, smart guns, and more

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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The Amazon Echo will now narrate your books for you with Alexa

Amazon's Alexa can now narrate Kindle books by way of the Echo -- just say, "Alex, read [title]," and you'll be able to enjoy the latest pages of your book.
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Ronda Rousey and Tina Fey are making a movie together because dreams do come true

Ronda Rousey is starring alongside the legendary Tina Fey in the upcoming film, Do Nothing Bitches.
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Lyft just dropped its prices in 33 cities

Lyft is slashing its prices in 33 cities, an announcement that comes hot on the heels of a very similar plan from its chief competitor Uber.
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This woman's GoFundMe asking for Powerball reimbursements just got shut down

The GoFundMe campaign a Tennessee woman created to seek reimbursements for her unsuccessful bid at the Powerball jackpot has now been shut down.
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Yahoo just released a ton of user data in the name of academia

Yahoo just released a ton of anonymized user data in the name of academia, hoping to spur innovation in the field of machine and deep learning.
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Submarine technology is being used to make that delicious Napa Valley wine

Winemakers in Napa are employing submarine technology known as sono­densitometry, which can track the quality of your vino in the most precise way.
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Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs ‘disappointed’ by lack of diversity in Oscars

Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs has addressed the lack of diversity at the Oscars this year, telling Deadspin, "Of course I am disappointed."
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Hillary Clinton loves Snapchat and hates autocorrect

You're not the only one who thinks that iPhone autocorrect is so ducking annoying -- Hillary Clinton is on your side, too
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Sorry passengers, Uber won't face regulations on its surge pricing in NYC

On Friday, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced that the transportation giant would not be facing regulations on its surge pricing
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Widow of American killed in ISIS attack sues Twitter

Tamara Fields, the widow of an American killed in an ISIS terrorist attack has levied a lawsuit against Twitter.
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Diebold's new self checkout concept would let you scan items as you shop

Hey retailers, here's a terrifying experiment to see just how honest your customers are: a mobile-enabled self-checkout concept from Diebold.
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Your guidance counselor may one day be a robot

IBM and the University of Michigan are partnering to create an artificial intelligence system for college students seeking academic advice.
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Jeb Bush just discovered the Apple Watch can make phone calls

Bush only recently found out that the Apple Watch does, in fact, make calls.
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Bitcoin Group to begin trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in February

An Australian bitcoin company called the Bitcoin Group is on the brink of being listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
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Three Asian countries now have their own YouTube homepages

In a new move that indicates that the Internet doesn't exactly revolve around the U.S., YouTube has given three Asian countries brand new home pages.
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General Motors is delaying its semiautonomous driving technology

GM is now pumping the brakes on its own much anticipated Super Cruise feature, which would've allowed drivers to go hands-free on the highway.
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Give your favorite novel a digital twist with #InternetABook

#InternetABook gives classic titles a modern twist by creating tech-related puns.
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You may not have to de-ice your windows anymore, thanks to a BMW funded MIT research project

Thanks to new research from MIT, BMW may produce cars that make use of sunlight-harvesting material that have the capacity to release heat on command.
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LG announces plans to triple solar panel production by 2020

South Korea based LG Electronics has promised to triple its solar panel production over the next four years.
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Belgium's wacky new tourism campaign lets you call a random person from Brussels

Figuring out what to expect for an upcoming trip can be overwhelming, so what better way to get real advice than to call a local at random?
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Lyft introduces a new service for senior citizens who don’t have smartphones

Lyft is partnering with National Medtrans Network in New York City to provide older individuals with rides to and from non-emergency medical appointments.

Gett introduces “Better Fares Than Uber Or Your Money Back” guarantee

Today, Gett, the on-demand black car service, launched its first-ever “Better Fares Than Uber Or Your Money Back” guarantee in New York City.
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Over 100 million people have downloaded Tinder, and it may come at a price

If you're looking for men and women to mingle with, you might want to check out Tinder, which has now been downloaded over 100 million times.
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Periscope videos are now autoplaying on Twitter

Get ready for some serious action in your Twitter feed. After acquiring Periscope early in 2015, Twitter's making moves with real-time video streaming tool.
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Tinder is secretly ranking you based on how ‘desirable’ you are

You may not want to know your Elo score on Tinder, a system the app uses to rank just how desirable you are to other users.
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The Apple Watch, like the iPhone, is dominating market share

According to new data from Juniper Research, the Apple Watch claimed 52 percent of global smartwatch shipments in 2015
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Hexoskin’s new smart shirt is just $300 on Indiegogo

Put on your shirt and get fit -- that’s all it takes when you have Hexoskin’s new smart shirt, which debuted today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).