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Yahoo! ‘not for sale,’ says co-founder Jerry Yang

Yahoo! co-founder, director and former CEO told employees today that the company is "not for sale," despite reports to the contrary.
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Netflix denies cracking down on simultaneous streaming

After reports to the contrary, Netflix has clarified that it is not intentionally blocking customers from streaming multiple programs at the same time.
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Facebook iPhone app gets major update

Friend tagging in posts, update Profiles and Group Wall design and link-sharing are all part of the major update to Facebook's iOS app for iPhone.
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Cars now under serious threat from hackers, warns McAfee

As cars become increasingly packed with digital technology, the ability of hackers to take over vehicles, steal personal information and track people's whereabouts has greatly increased, says computer security company McAfee, in a new report.
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Sprint sues to stop AT&T from buying T-Mobile

Following a US Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit, Sprint has sued AT&T, AT&T Mobility, Deutsche Telekom, and T-Mobile, in an attempt to block AT&T's planned purchase of T-Mobile for $39 billion.
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BMW testing ultra-bright laser headlights

BMW is currently working on laser headlights that can potentially shine 1,000 times brighter than LED headlights. Good news?
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Report: HP to produce up to 200,000 more TouchPads

Get your credit card ready: A new reports says that HP is planning to produce between 100,000 and 200,000 more TouchPad units.
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‘You mad bro?’ meme stirs racial tension at Ohio football game

The common Internet troll phrase "You mad bro?" was deemed racist after it was used by an Ohio high school to taunt their football team's rivals.
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Stem cell technology may help save endangered species

Researchers may have found a way to use stem cells to help pull endangered animals back from the brink of extinction.
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Google honors Freddie Mercury with rockin’ birthday tribute video

In honor of the 65th birthday of late Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury, Google has created yet another rock-worthy doodle video for its homepage. Watch it here.
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Flurry of hints suggest Apple’s iPhone 5 will arrive in October

A slew of new iPhone 5 rumors corroborate rumors that the next-generation Apple handset will arrive sometime in October.
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Lost iPhone 5: Apple security may have impersonated SFPD officers [update: SFPD confirms involvement]

In an unexpected turn, at least one Apple investigator is said to have impersonated a San Francisco Police officer while attempting to recover a lost iPhone.

‘Doctor Who’ episode rentals now available through Facebook

Back catalog episodes of "Doctor Who" are now available for streaming on-demand rental through Facebook.
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SFPD has no record of ‘lost’ iPhone 5 prototype investigation

A report that Apple lost another iPhone prototype in a bar is looking less credible after the San Francisco Police Department says it has no records of investigating the allegedly missing device.
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AT&T kills A-List unlimited calling feature

AT&T has put to rest its A-List unlimited calling feature, which allowed customers to call up to 10 numbers of their choice, from any carrier, without using minutes.
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This is what passes for an iPhone 5 in China

A newly surfaced Chinese iPhone 5 knockoff should serve as a warning to anyone who thinks that the real iPhone 5 will look anything like this.
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Toshiba announces AT200, the ‘world’s thinnest, lightest’ tablet

Toshiba's new ultra-thin AT200 tablet is said to be the thinnest, lightest tablet to date.
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Apple under attack over dangerous pollution in China

Apple has responded to a coalition of environmental groups in China who say the iPhone maker knowingly employs suppliers who break pollution laws, thereby wreaking havoc on the environment and endangering nearby residents.
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Who wins and who loses if AT&T can’t buy T-Mobile?

The US Justice Department has potentially killed AT&T’s plans to purchase T-Mobile USA by filing an antitrust lawsuit in an attempt to block the deal. We take a look at who wins and who loses if the deal falls off a legal cliff.
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Internet Explorer users have lowest IQ of all web surfers, study shows [updated]

Browsing speed isn't the only thing slow about Internet Explorer; according to a new study, users of Microsoft's browsers have lower IQs than those who surf with other browsers.
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US Justice Department moves to block AT&T, T-Mobile merger [Updated]

The US Justice Department has filed an antitrust complaint in an attempt to block AT&T's planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA.
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Facebook, Twitter ‘more important’ than 9/11, says Foreign Policy

The past decade has been largely shaped by the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. But according to Foreign Policy's David J. RothKopf, the rise of social media and cell phones have had a greater impact on our world.
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After Gizmodo hit piece, Magic champ Jon Finkel tells all on Reddit

Fans of Magic: The Gathering rallied around 2000 world champion Jon Finkel after a Gizmodo writer publicly dissed him in print. So, where did Finkel go for some moral support? Why, Reddit.com, of course!
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CERN: Higgs boson ‘God particle’ likely does not exist

Long believed to be the answer to how the Big Bang started, the elusive Higgs boson particle likely doesn't exist, admits CERN scientists.
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Forged security certificate targets Gmail users

Once again, a mis-issued SSL Internet security certificate has allowed hackers to trick web users into revealing their personal information.
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Apple releases ‘iTunes Match’ beta cloud music service with streaming feature

Apple has released the beta version of its iTunes Match cloud music service to developers, and it includes one excellent feature nobody knew it would have: streaming.
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Viral video: what happens when two chatbots have a conversation

Researchers at Cornell's Creative Machines Lab introduced two chatbots to have a conversation. The result? Magic.
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Anonymous boosts Time Warner profits with Guy Fawkes masks

Anti-corporate hacktivist group Anonymous has helped make the Guy Fawkes mask the most popular mask on Amazon, which indirectly boosts the profits of Time Warner, the company that owns the rights to the mask. Ironic, yes. But is it really news?

Apple iPhone 5 said to have sub-4-inch screen, metal case

Apple's iPhone 5 will have a 3.7-inch screen, and a metal back, according to a new report.
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Google kills Slide: Photovine, nearly all other projects shut down

After spending $200 million to purchase social app-maker Slide last year, Google has decided to shutdown the company.
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UK gov’t will not ban social networks during civil unrest

In the wake of the London riots, the UK government has said it will not seek "additional powers" to block citizens from accessing social networks like Twitter and BlackBerry Messenger during periods of social upheaval.
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7 ways Apple could change without Steve Jobs as CEO

The resignation of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple brings an end to a thrilling era of consumer technology history. We take a look here at some of the changes the new age of Apple may hold.
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11 prophetic Steve Jobs predictions

Ever the free thinker, Steve Job, now Apple's chairman, has been spitting wit and wisdom for decades. We've singled out some of the most prescient statements he's ever made.
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Fake Paul Krugman Google+ account fools right-wing media

Economist, professor and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman found out the hard way this week why Google+ needs to verify celebrity accounts on the social network.