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Google’s new Camera app can now refocus images like a poor man’s Lytro

Google updated its stock Camera app, which now offers Lens Blur and Photo Sphere, the latter of which makes its way to non-Nexus devices for the first time.
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A flashlight app stole 50-100 million people’s location data, gets a slap on the wrist

The Federal Trade Commission gave the equivalent of a finger wagging to Brightest Flashlight developer GoldenShores Technologies for selling location data.
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Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner has been hacked, PayPal users at risk

The Samsung Galaxy S5's fingerprint scanner has already been hacked using the same method used to hack the Touch ID sensor on the iPhone 5s.
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These Android, iOS, and WP8 apps are affected by the Heartbleed Bug (updated)

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14-year-old girl tweets terror threat to American Airlines, gets arrested for it

A 14-year-old teenager from the Netherlands was bored and made a terror threat to American Airlines. The result? Her getting arrested by the Dutch police.
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Age of Empires is coming to Android, iOS, and WP8 this summer

In development by Microsoft and KLab Inc., Age of Empires: World Domination will make its way to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone this summer.
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Internal document shows Samsung lied about Galaxy Tab sales

According to leaked internal documents, Samsung knowingly lied about its Galaxy Tab sales.
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The FTC is still as worried about Facebook’s privacy issues as we are

The FTC approved Facebook's purchase of WhatsApp, but so long as both companies adhere to a specific agreement made back in 2012.
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Samsung’s ‘Experience’ stores open in jolly ol’ England in time for Galaxy S5 launch

In time for the upcoming launch of the company's Galaxy S5, Samsung opened nine Experience stores across England.
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Move aside, Google: Comcast and WhatsApp may start wireless phone services, too

While Comcast is reportedly considering offering a mobile phone service to customers, WhatsApp partnered with a German wireless carrier to offer just that.
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Lenovo’s new Android tablets hit the $130 mark (not bad)

Lenovo announced a new line of budget Android tablets, the A-series line. The A7-50, A8, and A10 will be available in May.
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Become a whiskey expert with Distiller for Android

Already available for iOS, Distiller, a whiskey recommendation application, is now available as a free download for Android.
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Google wants to be your wireless carrier, and here’s how it’s making it happen

For several years, it's been rumored that Google will launch a wireless network it can call its own. Let's take you through all of the speculation.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 will include anti-theft features on Verizon and US Cellular

Samsung announced that it will have Find My Mobile and Reactivation Lock preinstalled on Verizon and US Cellular variants of the Galaxy S5.
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Supreme Court says no to NSA surveillance case

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case pertaining to the legality of the NSA's surveillance program.
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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel rumored for 2014 release on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360

2K Australia is allegedly leading development of an upcoming entry in Gearbox Software's Borderlands series, called Borderlands: The Prequel.
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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S5 mini specs point to mid-range device

Leaked specs of the Galaxy S5 mini seem to indicate that the latest in the Galaxy mini line will follow tradition and aim at the mid-range market.
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How to protect yourself from the iOS 7 ‘Find My iPhone’ security flaw

YouTube user Miguel Alvarado showed that an existing security flaw, which lets you disable Find My iPhone and Activation Lock, still exists within iOS 7.1.
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Nokia’s latest Lumias include the snap-happy 930, budget 630 and 635

During Microsoft BUILD, Nokia announced three new Lumia devices: the 930, 630, and 635.
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Microsoft unveils ‘Universal Windows Apps’ for phones, PCs, tablets, and even Xbox

During Microsoft's BUILD conference, the company announced Universal Windows Apps, which developers will be able to make in the Windows 8.1 update.
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Jury selected for Apple vs. Samsung patent battle, Phil Schiller will be first witness

The jury for the Apple vs. Samsung patent fight has been picked, with Apple scheduling Phil Schiller as its first witness.
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Philips OneSpace turns a ceiling into a big soft box, giving a room optimal lighting for photos

The Philips OneSpace promises to bring even lighting indoors with one gigantic ceiling fixture.
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This guy bought a knock-off iPhone charger and spent a week in the hospital

Tim Tyrrell decided to buy a cheap charger for his iPhone 5 instead of one of the official ones from Apple. The decision left him with a burnt hand.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 4 line gets thinner and lighter across 3 sizes

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 4 tablet line, with varying screen sizes and specifications aimed at the mainstream market.
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More fuel on the fire: Leaked schematics point to a supersized iPhone 6

A new leak from China reveals the possible dimensions of Apple's upcoming successor to the iPhone 5S.
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Move aside, Pandora: Spotify might be planning an IPO for this fall

According to a new report, Spotify will become a public company later this fall, with sources optimistic it will perform well in Wall Street.
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Some Android apps are secretly mining Dogecoins while you use them

Security firm Trend Micro recently discovered several apps within the Google Play store that secretly mines Dogecoin or Litecoin in the background.
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Microsoft goes freemium with Office for iPad, requires subscription to create and edit docs

Microsoft officially announced Office for iPad, and while the apps will let you view documents, you'll need an Office 365 subscription to edit.
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You can now upload songs from your browser to Google Play Music

Google has included the option to drag and drop music files from your computer directly to Google Play Music for Chrome.
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More than just a smiley face: 5 things you should know about emojis

Emoji are practically everywhere, but did you know that, for example, there is no hot dog emoji? Neither did we.
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Wall Street thinks Candy Crush’s time is already running out

Even though Candy Crush Saga maker King Digital Entertainment began life as an IPO earlier Wednesday, initial share prices indicated a troubling start.
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HTC One M8 news: Google Play Edition out now, BlinkFeed coming to non-HTC Android phones

HTC confirmed that BlinkFeed and the Google Play edition of the HTC One (M8) will soon be available for Android users.
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BlackBerry wants BBM to start making money, plans to sell virtual goods

Attempting to minimize its struggles, BlackBerry wants to make money from BBM through sponsored channels and a money transfer service.
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Taco Bell sends 1,000 people ‘Breakfast Phones’ with secret missions

Taco Bell sent out its so-called "Breakfast Phone" to roughly 1,000 as part of its marketing campaign for the chain's breakfast menu.