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Feed your inner crazy cat person by visiting this museum’s exhibit on Internet felines

Next month, the Museum of the Moving Image will be opening an exhibit dedicated to the history of cats on the Internet.
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Sketch-a-net can identify that drawing better than you can

Sketch-a-net is a new computer program that claims to yield "sketch recognition performance surpassing that of humans."
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Some NYC trash cans will soon give you 75Mbps of free Wi-Fi

New York City trash cans will double as Wi-Fi hotspots, turning these oft-overlooked receptacles into some seriously important pieces of technology.
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Men who harass women online are literally losers, science says

Men who harass women with misogynistic, sexist, and otherwise horrific comments and threats are losers, literally.
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Toshiba CEO Hisao Tanaka resigns after $1.22 billion accounting scandal

After an independent firm hired by Toshiba found that profits had been overstated by a staggering $1.22 billion, CEO Hisao Tanaka has resigned.
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New remote-controlled brain implant can deliver medicine at the click of a button

Taking your medication may be as easy as pushing a button that controls a brain implant that delivers drugs straight to the organ.
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Finally on the same side: Uber and Lyft both face trouble for disability access

Uber and Lyft find themselves united as they face the wrath of the Massachusetts attorney general, who is not happy with the services' disability access.
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Cute or creepy? This little robot just passed a self-awareness test

In a recent logic test conducted by researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute AI and Reasoning Lab, one robot demonstrated self-awareness,
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The Henn-Na (Weird) Hotel is run by robots, and you can now book a night for around $100

The first ever robot hotel opened its doors in Japan, and for $60 to $153 a night, you can live in a temporary home that is staffed completely by humanoids.
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Could your smartphone be able to tell whether you’re at risk for depression?

According to a new study, your phone may be more accurate than a self-assessment in determining whether or not you suffer from depression.
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More and more parents are joining Facebook, so be careful what you say, kids

A growing number of parents are using Facebook either to provide or receive "parenting-related information and social support."
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Broiled or fried? Expert says the Loch Ness monster is nothing more than a Wels catfish

According to a Loch Ness "expert," who has dedicated 24 years of his life to hunting down the legendary monster, Nessie is nothing more than a catfish.
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Microsoft releases PhotoDNA for public use to help fight the spread of child pornography

Microsoft has been a key advocate and warrior against the spread of child porn, and now, it's giving away its key related software, PhotoDNA, for free.
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IBM’s Watson may now be able to tell how snarky your email is with its new tone analzyer

A new application, the IBM Watson Tone Analyzer, claims to be able to "assess and refine the tone in textual communication."
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The dirtiest smear campaign of the year? Uber vs. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio

Uber has launched a massive campaign against a new proposed bill in New York that would limit the number of for-hire vehicle licenses issued in the city.
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Misfit’s newest product is the $20 Flash Link, the universal remote control and fitness tracker

Misfit debuted their latest product offering, the Flash Link, on Thursday for the breezy price of just $19.99.
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Whatever happened to all that ALS Ice Bucket Challenge money?

Where did all the money from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge go? Most of it has yet to be spent.
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625,000 Toyota hybrids are being recalled because they shut down mid-drive

Having a car shut down in the middle of the road is the last thing drivers want to happen, which is why Toyota has recalled 625,000 of their hybrids.

Google has a plan to bring free Internet to low-income Americans

ConnectHome, a program by Google and the White House, will bring free Internet to around 275,000 homes in 27 cities across the United States.
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There is now a petition to bring back Ellen Pao as reddit CEO

In the very messy aftermath of Ellen Pao's departure, there is now a petition circulating Change.org calling for the reinstatement of Pao as reddit's CEO.
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Move over Hubble, the High Definition Space Telescope will show us brand new worlds

A new plan outlined by the United States' leading astronomers reveals an exciting proposal to build the largest telescope in the history of the world.
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Quite the conundrum: consumers want more personalized messages and more privacy

Gigya's "The 2015 State of Consumer Privacy & Personalization" report reveals that consumers want both privacy and personalized messaging.
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Hate air travel? Then you should really hate climate change

Thanks to climate change, air travel is taking longer, getting more expensive, and polluting more.
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Twitter may have a new future if co-founder Evan Williams has his way

Evan (Ev) Williams revealed that his hope is for Twitter to become a real-time news platform.
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Reddit chief engineer Bethanye Blount quits after just 2 months on the job

Chief engineer Bethanye Blount is leaving reddit, citing a lack of confidence in the online community's direction as the reason for her decision.
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Google to reopen Map Maker in early August, asks users to police themselves

A month after suspending the service following a number of unfortunate and inappropriate incidents with the feature, Google has decided to reopen Map Maker.
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Brazil’s sin-free version of Facebook gets cease-and-desist letter from real Facebook

If you’re really itching for a pure and holy social media experience, visit Facegloria, Brazil’s G-rated version of Facebook.
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Go glamping with this incredible kitchen in a box, the Camp Champ

If you've ever lamented your inability to take your entire kitchen with you on trips to Mother Nature, fret not, the Camp Champ is here to save the day.
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Niko Niko is like Tinder for job satisfaction

Niko Niko allows you to swipe in the direction of your feelings towards work, and provide additional feedback to maintain a constant communication loop.

Apple’s dominance of the smartphone market seen in profits more than sales

While Steve Job's Apple empire may only comprise 20 percent of smartphone sales, it also boasts a stunning 92 percent of profits across the industry.
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The Pirate Bay Four escape the law: founders acquitted of copyright charges in Belgium

The founders of Pirate Bay have been acquitted of all crimes related to criminal copyright infringement and abuse of electronic communications
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Show, don’t tell: Robox believes 3D-printing can help dyslexics find a creative outlet

Robox is a British 3D-printer company that believes its technology can serve as a critical creative outlet for those with dyslexia.
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Watch this tiny 3D-printed robot jump to six times its height

Scientists have 3D-printed a tiny little robot that can jump 2.5 feet, pretty impressive considering that the robot is only the size of a soccer ball.
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SRI International wants machines to deal with cyberbullying so you don’t have to

SRI International is now working on computer algorithms that can identify cyberbullying as it happens, and put a much quicker end to it.