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• Today’s teens prefer to make and keep friendships online, rather than off

  09-08-2015 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new Pew Research Center study entitled "Teens, Technology, and Friendships," today's adolescents actually prefer to make friends online, and keep their relationship to the confines of the Internet.The post Today’s teens prefer to make and keep friendships online, rather than off appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Facebook friendships may be more meaningful than real-life ones among teens

  09-08-2015 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new Pew Research Center study entitled "Teens, Technology, and Friendships," today's adolescents actually prefer to make friends online, and keep their relationship to the confines of the Internet.The post Facebook friendships may be more meaningful than real-life ones among teens appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Before Gates, Zuckerberg or Jobs, 6 women programmed the first digital computer

  09-08-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ENIAC was the world's first electronic digital computer, and it was programmed by a team of six women. Remembering their contributions could inspire young women looking to break into the male-dominated tech industry.The post Before Gates, Zuckerberg or Jobs, 6 women programmed the first digital computer appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Latest update lets Cortana replace Google Now on Android

  09-08-2015 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft wants to follow you everywhere you go, whether you're using a Lumia phone or not, and the most recent update to the beta edition of Cortana for Android gives it more powers.
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• EFF finally launches Privacy Badger extension to block online tracking

  09-08-2015 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After more than a year of development, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's recently released Privacy Badger 1.0 extension "blocks some of the sneakiest trackers that try to spy on your Web browsing habits."
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• Block online tracking with the EFF’s new Privacy Badger extension

  09-08-2015 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After more than a year of development, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's recently released Privacy Badger 1.0 extension "blocks some of the sneakiest trackers that try to spy on your Web browsing habits."
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• How to Sync Your Google, Outlook, and iCloud Calendars in Windows 10

  09-08-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Keeping up on your appointments can be daunting if you're juggling multiple calendars. We show you how to import and sync up all your calendars into one place with Windows 10's Calendar app.The post How to Sync Your Google, Outlook, and iCloud Calendars in Windows 10 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• A Facebook insult lands Thai man 30 years in prison

  09-08-2015 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Thai man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of "posting messages and pictures defaming the monarchy" on Facebook. The three decade sentence is actually half of the original punishment of 60 years.
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• Retweeting terrorists could be, well, terrorism

  09-08-2015 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FBI has found that certain Twitter activity could provide evidence and clues regarding support for illegal activities, and now, retweeting the Islamic State group or other known terrorists could land you in prison.The post Retweeting terrorists could be, well, terrorism appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This guy hacked his pet feeder to reward his cat for finding ‘prey’

  09-08-2015 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Worried your cat isn't getting enough exercise and stimulation? You could be like Ben Millam and hack an automatic pet feeder to dispense food when your cat finds an RFID-tagged toy.
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• Spotify counter-punches, adds new features to match Apple Music

  09-08-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify has maintained a position as debatably the best music-streaming service for years, but then Apple Music arrived and changed the industry. In this quick video, we take a look at how Spotify has reacted to its competition and examine its plans for staying on top.
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• Apple spent nearly $700,000 in 2014 to protect CEO Tim Cook

  09-08-2015 18:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is obviously important to the most valuable brand and company in the world, but the recent revelation that the technology giant is spending nearly $700,000 for his personal safety and security is getting a lot of attention.
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• Apple spent $700,000 last year on CEO Tim Cook’s security – so what?

  09-08-2015 18:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is obviously important to the most valuable brand and company in the world, but the recent revelation that the technology giant is spending nearly $700,000 for his personal safety and security is getting a lot of attention.
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• 10 tech stories you missed this week: Lexus hoverboard unveiled, Jon Stewart signs off

  09-08-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It can be challenging to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. That's why, we have compiled a list of the top 10 tech stories from this week — just for you.
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• Want to close the blinds but they’re so far away? These gizmos make them smart

  09-08-2015 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automated blinds are a great feature, because you never have to worry about overheating your home during the hottest part of the day. Both Move and iBlinds turn your existing blinds smart.The post Want to close the blinds but they’re so far away? These gizmos make them smart appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Blinded by the light? These devices turn your blinds smart

  09-08-2015 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automated blinds are a great feature, because you never have to worry about overheating your home during the hottest part of the day. Both Move and iBlinds turn your existing blinds smart.The post Blinded by the light? These devices turn your blinds smart appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Does Cyanogen really have more users than Windows Mobile and BlackBerry combined?

  09-08-2015 17:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cyanogen, the company behind the CyanogenMod and Cyanogen OS custom ROMs for Android devices, recently announced that it boasts 50 million users, which is more than the user bases for Windows Mobile and BlackBerry – combined.
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• Latest iOS 9 update makes it easier to ditch dodgy Wi-Fi

  09-08-2015 16:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  iPhone owners can say goodbye to frustratingly weak or unstable Wi-Fi connections — the latest version of the iOS 9 beta can automatically switch back to a cellular connection if needed.
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• Best apps, gadgets for avoiding a sunburn - USA TODAY

  09-08-2015 13:02 via usatoday.com
  
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  Best apps, gadgets for avoiding a sunburn
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  A nice toasty tan used to be a sign of someone who's really enjoying their summer, but there's a fine line between a sun-kissed glow and a potentially dangerous burn with long-lasting effects. You would think by now, we'd have gotten the message to use ...
  
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• Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart skillets, screw bits, and electronic fish bait

  09-08-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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• Six U.S. teens compete to be the best in the world… at Microsoft Office

  09-08-2015 11:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Being world champion in anything is no mean feat, even if the skills involved are editing slide transitions and copying blocks of cells — and these U.S. students have made it to the final.
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• Solar hot-air balloon’s maiden flight cut short by Stuart the Minion

  09-08-2015 11:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The maiden flight of the first passenger-carrying solar hot-air balloon had been going really well. But then along came a Stuart-the-Minion balloon, causing problems as it came between the solar balloon and the sun....
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• Guitar Amp Key Holder

  09-08-2015 11:24 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Now that’s how you hold a set of keys!
   
  
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• After YouTube Kids, is Google Maps next up for the child-friendly treatment?

  09-08-2015 11:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's already rolled out a kid-friendly version of YouTube, and is known to be interested in launching other child-oriented editions of its most popular Web tools. According to a recent job posting on its site, it looks like Maps could be next.The post After YouTube Kids, is Google Maps next up for the child-friendly treatment? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• After YouTube Kids, is Google Maps next for the child-friendly treatment?

  09-08-2015 11:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's already rolled out a kid-friendly version of YouTube, and is known to be interested in launching other child-oriented editions of its most popular Web tools. According to a recent job posting on its site, it looks like Maps could be next.The post After YouTube Kids, is Google Maps next for the child-friendly treatment? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Meet the in-car tech that will make the next Volkswagens smarter than ever

  09-08-2015 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Car companies aren’t known for moving quickly, but VW’s Electronics Research Laboratory in Belmont, California is working to make sure the next generation of in-car tech lives up to Silicon Valley standards.
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• Meet the only wireless waterproof speaker that lets you leave your phone behind

  09-08-2015 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new speaker from startup Freedom Audio, the Drifter, tackles a fundamental flaw with all wireless waterproof speakers: What do you do with your smartphone? The speaker works with or without your source device, for truly autonomous wireless playback.
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• Predator or prey? The eyes tell all, say scientists

  09-08-2015 01:59
  
  Staring into the eyes of a wild animal might seem like an invitation to make you a meal, but new research suggests pupil shape is enough to reassure you or not. A team at UC Berkeley discovered that the ecological niche within which an animal sits - whether it hunts or is hunted, and when and how that hunt takes … Continue reading
  
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• Ten Tips and Tricks for Windows 10

  09-08-2015 01:42
  
  So Windows 10 has been out for more than a week and, if you were in any way immersed in Microsoft or Windows news, you probably are already aware of how it fared. Maybe you even read our hands-on after spending a week with the latest version of the most popular, or even unpopular operating system in the world. But … Continue reading
  
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