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Anonymous is behind those massive cyberattacks in Turkey

It isn't just ISIS that Anonymous has declared war against -- it's all its friends as well. The group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattacks in Turkey.
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China passes its controversial antiterrorism law

On Sunday, China passed a controversial new antiterrorism law that has drawn the ire of human rights groups, businesses, and politicians the world over.
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Weekly Rewind: SpaceX succeeds, Beatles finally stream, X-ray vision arrives

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. It's too much to keep track of, so here are the 10 top tech stories you may have missed this week.
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Watch these robotic ‘reindeer’ from Boston Dynamics pull Santa’s sleigh

We're going to rewrite "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Because now, it's dog-like robotic reindeer that are pulling Santa's sleigh.
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Merry Christmas from Fiat Chrysler, which just recalled over 500,000 SUVs

Fiat Chrysler recalled over half a million of its vehicles citing concerns with vanity mirror wiring and a low-pressure hose that could pose a fire risk.
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Watch LeBron James in a new VR experience

The product of a partnership among Oculus, Samsung, and Uninterrupted, you can now watch the 12-minute Gear VR experience known as Striving for Greatness
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Need a secure password? Use patterns and icons

In a system known as GOTPass, users employ "images and a one-time numerical code" in order to secure important information.
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The Tesla light show wishes you a Merry Christmas

AYouTube video shows the highly anticipated Telsa Model X performing a 3-minute light show that is sure to put your neighbors' displays to shame
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Scientists have discovered how your brain wakes you up

New research suggests the discovery of "a mechanism which is responsible for the rapid arousal from sleep and anesthesia in the brain."
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Pre-order the world’s first true hoverboard for $19,900

For $19,900, this purported "world’s first true hover board" could be yours. Meet the ArcaBoard, a hoverboard that actually, you know, hovers.
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Want to own 1/150,000 of a Picasso? Here’s your chance

Cards Against Humanity is letting the 150,000 subscribers to their Eight Sensible Gifts for Hanukkah decide the fate of Tête de Faune, an original Picasso.
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If you use Livestream, you’re going to want to reset your password right now

If you're a Livestream user, you may want to reset your password ASAP.
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Yahoo to notify users of state-sponsored attacks

In an effort to keep their users safe, Yahoo is promising to notify individuals "of attacks by suspected state-sponsored actors."
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A software malfunction in Washington let 3,200 inmates out early

On Tuesday, Seattle Governor Jay Inslee admitted that since 2002, around 3,200 prison inmates have been released by mistake because of a software error.
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Celebrity hacker is arrested in Manhattan

Federal prosecutors are charging celebrity hacker Alonzo Knowles of felony criminal copyright infringement and identity theft.
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Jack Dorsey tells Product Hunt how he runs two billion-dollar companies

Now, thanks to a question-and-answer session on Product Hunt, Jack Dorsey has revealed just how he does the near-impossible task of running two companies.
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Traveling this season? You may have to get a full body scan instead of a pat down

The TSA says full body scans are now considered a mandatory security practice for “some passengers.”
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Twitter is telling Hillary that she's #NotMyAbuela

#NotMyAbuela began trending on both Facebook and Twitter after the Clinton campaign published "7 things Hillary Clinton has in common with your abuela."
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Australian government advises citizens to turn off two-factor authentication

In a move so bizarre it almost seems like a joke, the Australian government has advised its citizens to disable two-factor authentication.
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Ten percent of U.S. Internet users visit Quora on a monthly basis says company founder

Quora now claims that its site is accessed 80 million times a month, with half of those visits coming from the United States.
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NASA’s dream of a 3D-printed rocket is getting closer and closer

Late last week, the team at NASA made progress on its goal of an entirely "3-D printed, high-performance rocket engine."
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Tesla brings free Spotify to drivers outside the US

Want free Spotify? Buy a Tesla. It's the least the car company could do for you after having you shell out at least $70,000 for a Model S.
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Want to see through walls? Now you can with MIT's X-ray vision technology

Scientists at MIT have developed software that detects radio signal variations in order to discern human silhouettes ... through walls.
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RE-vibe is the anti-distraction wearable you need in your life

The RE-vibe is the world's first anti-distraction wearable, reminding wearers to stay (or get back on) task, all by way of slight vibrations on the wrist. 
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Traveling this holiday season? Do it with faster airport Wi-Fi from Boingo

 Just in time for a holiday miracle is an enticing announcement from Boingo -- airport Wi-Fi just got a huge upgrade, reaching speeds of up to 20 Mbps. 
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See a 451 error code? It means the site's been censored

Now, when you see a 451 message, you'll know that the content you're trying to view has been blocked ... by Big Brother (or something to that effect).
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FAA says that ‘Uber for the skies’ is illegal

On Friday, a Washington, D.C. court refused to review a previous FAA decision banning private pilots from sharing flight costs with their passengers.
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Enlaps is the world’s first unlimited time-lapse photography solution

Weatherproof and self-contained, this purpose-built time-lapse camera claims to provide "a unique, complete and intuitive solution.
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Frog just released its predictions for Tech Trends of 2016

Drawing upon the expertise of its designers, strategists, and business counselors, frog has put together a list of trends to watch for the New Year.
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Abigail Seldin talks College Abacus and being a woman in tech

Abigail Seldin and her team of power women at Innovation Lab are working to make college more affordable through the power of consumer tech.
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Want a successful Kickstarter? Pay attention to these key trends

The experts at Today's Coaching delved a bit deeper into Kickstarter data and discovered a few key trends that seem consistent across well-funded projects. 
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Weekly Rewind: Apple’s secret lab, astronaut applications, smartwatch cheating

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. It's too much to keep track of, so here are the top 10 tech stories you may have missed this week.
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Need a memorable profile picture? Use this new MIT algorithm

According to new research from scientists at MIT, certain photographs have a specific sort of staying power that make them incredibly memorable. 
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The man who fixed lottery jackpots may have fixed a lot more than first thought

Eddie Tipton has already been convicted of fixing the lottery in Iowa, but now, authorities believe that he's involved in many more schemes in more states