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Google engineer: Google+ is ‘a pathetic afterthought’

Google engineer Steve Yegge accidentally published a manifesto about the ways in which Google does things wrong internally, especially the way it has handled Google+, and why Facebook is such a success.

Sprint, Verizon to unlock iPhone 4S SIM for international use [update – Sprint says no unlock]

Sprint and Verizon will reportedly remove their carrier locks from the iPhone 4S, allowing users to easily (and more cheaply) use their device in other countries.
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US intelligence wants to predict human behavior with ‘data eye in the sky’

The US government has plans to monitor human behavior on an unprecedented scale with a "data eye in the sky," in order to predict certain types of macro human behavior, like political crises and pandemics. At least, that's what they say they want to use it for.
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Early iPhone 4S reviews are in: Same design, great camera, Siri is amazing

It may look the same as the iPhone 4S, but with a faster CPU and GPU, one of the best cameras on a phone, and the impressive Siri voice recognition software, Apple's newest handset delivers in a few key ways, say the early reviews.
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Chevrolet unveils 580-hp Camaro ZL1 convertible

Kick the tires and light the fires, Big Daddy – Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 packs a super-charged, 6.2-liter V-8 capable of cranking out 580-horsepower and 556-pound-feet of tire-spinning torque.
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‘Mythbusters’ to host Steve Jobs documentary

'Mythbusters' hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman will host a Discovery documentary on the late Steve Jobs, which will air this weekend.
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UK Internet providers to allow customers to block all pornography

Internet service providers in the UK will offer new customers the choice of blocking all pornography through their connection. The ISPs insist that the optional 'porn filter' will not affect anyone who does not wish to opt in.
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Work or play: AT&T’s new ‘Toggle’ app lets Android users choose

AT&T's new Toggle app for Android smartphones and tablets lets users switch between 'work' and 'play' modes. But corporations may be the only winners here.
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Adobe unveils amazing ‘unblur’ feature for Photoshop [video]

A new Photoshop filter will allow users to unblur their shaky photographs.
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Facebook app for iPad now available, finally

The wait is over: Facebook has officially released its mobile app for the Apple iPad.
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Cost of 4G LTE upgrade, iPhone help send Sprint’s stock tumbling

Sprint announced on Friday that it must raise capital to pay for a 4G LTE upgrade to its network. Between that and the cost of carrying Apple's iPhone, investors are worried about the wireless carrier's financial outlook, pushing its stock price down further.

Apple iPhone 4S pre-orders top 1 million in 24 hours

Apple boasts 1 million iPhone 4S units sold in the first 24 hours after pre-orders became available, breaking previous sales records. But the numbers alone may not tell the full story.
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At 5th Avenue Apple Store, fans and passersby remember Steve Jobs

The day after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' death, fans have created a shrine to the man who taught us all to think differently.
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Rdio launches free music streaming option without ads

As expected, music streaming service Rdio has launched a free option. But unlike its competitors, Rdio's free users won't see or hear a lick of advertising.
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Go big with Ideum’s MT55 Platform and MT55 Pro multi-touch tables

Like something out of Minority Report, the Ideum MT55 Platform and MT55 Pro multi-touch tables deliver 55 inches of touchscreen goodness.
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Clean in style with Black & Decker’s Orb-It cordless vacuum

Black & Decker proves vacuum cleaners don't have to be ugly with the Orb-It cordless mini-vac.
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Send friends digital postcards with Hipster iPhone app

Share pictures of where you travel with the Hipster iPhone app and website portal, both of which just launched today.
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Microsoft expected to add greater TV features to Xbox today – but there’s a catch

Microsoft will reportedly announce today plans to turn the Xbox 360 into a cable box. But don't go canceling your pay TV subscription just yet.
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Samsung aims to block sales of iPhone 4S in Europe

The Apple vs Samsung patent saga continues, with Samsung now seeking to block sales of the iPhone 4S in two key European markets.
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Generational divide: iPhone 4S vs iPhone 4

The iPhone 4S looks nearly identical to its older brother, the iPhone 4. But on the inside, they're widely different. Here, a quick spec breakdown to see where the iPhone 4S leaves the iPhone 4 in the dust.
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Apple iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy S II: Spec showdown

Apple's new iPhone 4S is here. But how does it stand up to Samsung's Android powerhouse, the Galaxy S II. Find out here.
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iPhone 4S appears early on Apple’s Japan website, no iPhone 5

Apple appears to have accidentally published details of the iPhone 4S on the Japanese version of its website, with a release date set for October 14. The rumored iPhone 5 is nowhere to be seen.
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Texts From Last Night blog set to become terrible TV show

Fox aims to turn funny blog Texts From Last Night into an unfunny TV comedy series.

Apple’s October 4 iPhone 5 event: What to expect [update]

After 16 months, the wait for Apple's next generation is nearly over. But what Apple plans to announce remains unknown. Fortunately, we have some pretty good guesses. Here are our six predictions for what to expect on Tuesday, October 4.
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Tesla officially unveils electric Model S sedan, announces sport edition

Customers who pre-ordered the 2012 Tesla Motors all-electric Model S sedan got a chance to check out their new ride this weekend at the company's California factory.
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Case-maker Hard Candy bets big on iPhone 5 with 4.44-inch screen

While some say a completely redesigned iPhone 5 release is unlikely, case-maker Hard Candy has put its money on the new Apple handset having a massive 4.44-inch screen, which would make it one of the largest smartphones on the market.
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Sprint reportedly bet $20 billion to score iPhone deal, may carry iPhone 5 exclusively

Sprint reportedly agreed to pay Apple $20 billion, over the next four years, for 30.5 million iPhones, a risky deal for Sprint. But some speculate that the alleged deal got Sprint something more -- exclusive rights to the iPhone 5.
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Apple iPhone 5 expected to ‘shatter’ sales records

After an extra-long wait for the next iPhone, market analyst Brian White tells investors to expect record-breaking iPhone 5 sales due to unprecedented pre-release demand.

HTC phones: giant security hole discovered

Android Police has discovered a giant security hole in a number of HTC phones that exposes a wide range of personal data to any app that accesses the Internet.
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BlackBerry more popular than iPhone in India

Despite its plummeting prominence elsewhere in the world, BlackBerry remains a highly popular smartphone brand in India, where wireless technology lags a generation behind the US.
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Satisfy your inner steampunk with the Big Daddy Nerf gun

Stylize your Nerf gun collection with this custom-made Nerf mod from professional model maker Neil Taylor.
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Catch your pup in the act with the iPad-controlled Rover spy tank

Bring out your inner James Bond with the iOS app-controlled Rover spy tank from Brookstone.
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Apple iPhone 5 cases appear in AT&T’s inventory system [update]

Cases for Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 appear to have landed in AT&T system.
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The world according to Flickr

Researchers from Oxford University's Internet Institute have compiled a map that shows where every geotagged photo uploaded to Flickr was taken.