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New Lenovo Yoga 8" and 10" tablets boast 3 user modes
Lenovo has launched a new line of Yoga Tablet that takes inspiration from its Yoga laptops. It has a cylindrical handle that allows three different modes for ease of use.
HTC EVO 3D phone saves Florida gas station clerk's life from robber's bullet
HTC EVO 3D smartphone saves gas station clerk's life by protecting him from a gunshot aimed at his abdomen.
Mozilla Lightbeam add-on for Firefox shows who's tracking you online
New Mozilla Firefox add-on allows the user to view which website is collecting information. If you browse the Internet a lot, then you should know that the services you use on a regular basis usually tracks your browsing habits in one way or the other.
Nextdoor raises $60 million in fresh round of funding
Private social network for neighborhoods gets investment backing from Tiger Global Management and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
Samsung Q3 profit jumps 26 pct on memory chip demand, cheap Galaxy phones
Samsung profits rose in the third quarter by 26 percent, thanks to cheap Galaxy smartphones and chip demands.
Nvidia Shield gets massive update: What you need to know
Android-based handheld gaming system Nvidia Shield has got operating system updates along with long touted, yet previously unavailable, features including GameStream and Console Mode.
Mac Pro posters point out Apple's obsession with design
Select journalists received Mac Pro promotional materials on Monday prior its launch in December. Apple forwarded a mysterious package to some journalists on Monday.
Is Comcast unbundling HBO with limited channel package?
Comcast unbundling HBO? Not quite, but it's getting there. ComCast has a new deal for customers it's calling "Internet Plus," and despite the package being bare bones, it offers three attractive things on the go.
Lou Reed: RIP
Rockstar legend and true punk Lou Reed died October 27 due to complications of liver transplant. Lou Reed, founder and lead singer of The Velvet Underground, passed away Sunday, October 27, due to complications of a liver transplant he had in May.
The Zuckerberg Files: The truth is out there (What you need to know)
The Zuckerberg Files, which was launched over the weekend, contains all public utterances of the Facebook founder and CEO.
Moto X $100 price drop not enough to help it compete with iPhone 5s or Galaxy S4
Motorola has slashed the Moto X price by $100 to keep up with the iPhone 5s and Galaxy S4. However, the plan may not work.
Apple eyes Brazilian market
Apple is all set to open its first retail store in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, come February or March 2014.
NSA phone tapping controversy: US loses trust of European allies
The U.S. has taken actions to appease its European counterparts by reviewing its intelligence gathering policies, but for now, it has lost the trust of its allies.
Golden Joysticks 2013 winners revealed: GOTY award goes to GTA 5
Grand Theft Auto 5 has received the coveted Game Of The Year (GOTY) award at the Golden Joysticks 2013.
Warning: Halloween contact lenses can damage your eyes
The FDA and other government agencies are running a drive to seize colored contact lenses that are especially popular during the Halloween season.
High blood sugar linked to memory problems
A new study has found that controlling blood sugar levels may help keep that sharp memory when people grow old.
Japan Display wants us to upgrade to 12-inch 4K display tablets
Ultra HD display tablets are the new future? First it was Panasonic and now it's Japan Display Inc.
Beware: Cryptolocker is lurking and ready to hold your files to ransom
Cryptolocker is a malicious ransomware designed to target individuals and block access to computer until at least $100 is paid.
PS4 launch day patch details revealed
300MB day-one patch for Sony’s next-gen console will enable Blu-ray Disk and DVD playing abilities among others.
Facebook removes beheading video, promises to police content better
Facebook finally removed the gruesome beheading video after complaints. After what seemed like forever, Facebook has finally removed the gruesome video of a woman being decapitated by a man.
New York, California, 6 other states want over 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on road by 2025
A coalition of eight states aim to push green vehicles to the mainstream by improving needed infrastructures, such as charging stations.
NSA.Gov site inaccessible for second day in row
The NSA website could not be accessed on Saturday. It was down starting Friday afternoon. The official website of the National Security Agency (NSA) was down for several hours on Saturday.
New LinkedIn apps eye mobile users
LinkedIn has launched new mobile apps to enhance user experience and take advantage of the shift of its users to the mobile platform.
Bryan Cranston wants you to buy iPad Air in new video
"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston is now pushing the iPad Air to consumers in Apple's newest commercial.
Faulty Samsung smartphones make China see red
Samsung Electronics has issued an apology to consumers in China for faulty products, after receiving heavy criticism on the state television.
Former Apple CEO John Sculley wants BlackBerry
Troubled Canadian smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry has been attracting bidders from all quarters. Now, there are rumors that former Apple Inc. CEO John Sculley also wants to rescue it.
Adobe Flash Player gets sandboxed in Mavericks Safari
Adobe takes advantage of Apple's new App Sandbox and will run with limited capacity if compromised on OS X Mavericks.
Merkel, other European leaders blast Obama over mobile phone tapping claims
France and Germany has demanded new rules for intelligence relations with the United States. News that the United State's national Security Agency (NSA) had conducted mass electronic surveillance globally and had tapped the mobile devices of world leaders, has angered close allies.
Giving your dog or cat a jerky treat? It may be its last
Jerky treats are casuing illness in dogs and cats, sometimes even death. If you have a dog or cat, it might be wise to consider no longer feeding these animals Jerky treats, as according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it could cause your pets to fall ill or worse.
Danvers High teacher found stabbed to death, 14-year old suspect held
14 year old boy allegedly stabbed and cut a 24 year old math teacher to death and Danvers High. A 14 year old male student of Danvers High School has been charged in the stabbing of a 24-year old female teacher.
