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Water found on Neptune-sized planet 124 light-years from Earth

2014-09-24T15:56:00.007-07:00

For the first time, researchers discover water vapor in the atmosphere of a planet smaller than Jupiter, opening up more understanding about planet formation and the possibility of life.

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iPhone 6 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Cameras compared

2014-09-24T15:56:00.005-07:00

Living with the iPhone 6 Plus, part 5: In our latest post-review check-in, Tim Stevens pauses to take some pictures in what is an unfair fight.

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Microsoft, Blackphone launch bug bounties

2014-09-24T15:56:00.003-07:00

Tech titan and privacy-focused upstart announce an ongoing open season against bugs in an effort to improve security.

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Bad Apple: Bending iPhones, disastrous iOS 8 update

2014-09-24T15:56:00.001-07:00

Apple pulls iOS 8.0.1 due to a major software glitch, and users get out of shape over accidentally bending the iPhone 6 Plus. Meanwhile, BlackBerry continues to fight on with the square Passport phone.

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The 404 Show 1,557: Doodle Jump creator Igor Pusenjak (podcast)

2014-09-24T14:49:00.003-07:00

Today Jeff sits down with Doodle Jump creator Igor Pusenjak to talk about the 5th anniversary of his game that wound up being the the 3rd most paid iPhone game ever. Igor also has thoughts on the Apple Watch and the "freemium" platform.

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Smart thermometer sends real-time fever updates to parents

2014-09-24T14:49:00.001-07:00

The Fever Smart patch thermometer acts like a mini nurse, tracking a child's temperature and sending the data to the parent's smartphone.

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'Star Wars' music video lets you 'Turn Down for Hutt'

2014-09-24T13:42:00.003-07:00

Finally, the "Star Wars" universe takes hit single "Turn Down for What" and makes it an anthem for Jabba the Hutt.

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Out of power? Cable lets you steal juice from another device

2014-09-24T13:42:00.001-07:00

The Samsung Power Sharing cable lets you donate power from one compatible mobile device to any other gadget that charges with a micro USB port.

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Study Captain America, Iron Man for college credit

2014-09-24T12:29:00.005-07:00

Forget "Richard III" and "The Grapes of Wrath." College kids will get the chance to study "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Thor," "Iron Man" and more in a new university course.

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You're living in an 8-bit dream world, Neo

2014-09-24T12:29:00.003-07:00

The original "Matrix" gets the 8-bit treatment thanks to CineFix, and it's just about as good as the real thing. It's definitely better than the sequels.

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The crisis of the bending iPhone 6: Solving the problem

2014-09-24T12:29:00.001-07:00

Given the painful possibility that new iPhones may lose their shape when pressure is applied in back pockets, forward thinking is required. Here is the answer.

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Spoof Apple site touts bendable iPhone 6 as a plus

2014-09-24T11:14:00.007-07:00

Bendable bug reported by several iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users has already triggered a bit of satire at Apple's expense.

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$2,200 Super Mario Lego lamp lights up your gamer life

2014-09-24T11:14:00.005-07:00

Two venerable geek touchstones come together in a Super Mario Bros. Lego lamp on Etsy.

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Amazon worker strike expands to fifth German facility

2014-09-24T11:14:00.003-07:00

The workers argue that Amazon isn't paying them enough, while the company says they're actually paid at the upper level of their grade.

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China's Xiaomi unveils heart-monitor dock for smartphones

2014-09-24T11:14:00.001-07:00

The new dock can use your smartphone to record your blood pressure and heart rate, says The Next Web. But will it launch outside of China?

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Amazon's secret lab is working on smart-home devices -- report

2014-09-24T09:57:00.001-07:00

Amazon's Lab126 will boost staff by 27 percent over the next five years as it tests smart-home gadgets, reports Reuters.

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Even BlackBerry is making fun of the bendable iPhone 6

2014-09-24T09:19:00.001-07:00

BlackBerry CEO John Chen challenges people to apply some torque to the new Passport smartphone.

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Samsung president: Mobile division will bounce back quickly

2014-09-24T09:18:00.001-07:00

President D.J. Lee says the Galaxy Note 4 smartphone/tablet hyrbrid, set for release on mid-October, has shown strong preorder sales.

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Karma's 4G LTE hotspot lets you pay as you go

2014-09-24T07:54:00.009-07:00

Now up for preorder, the 4G LTE hotspot is an upgrade over the previous device, which used Sprint's 4G WiMAX network.

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Get a Karma Pro hotspot and 1GB of data for $99

2014-09-24T07:54:00.007-07:00

Cheapskate exclusive! Pre-order this brand new LTE mobile hotspot and you'll get a generous helping of data to get you started. Plus: three bonus deals!

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BlackBerry unveils Passport smartphone, available today

2014-09-24T07:54:00.005-07:00

Consumers will be able to get their hands on the unusually shaped smartphone and BlackBerry's latest flagship device immediately.

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BlackBerry Blend shares data among multiple devices

2014-09-24T07:54:00.003-07:00

The new feature allows you to check your e-mails, texts, calendars, and other documents from your BlackBerry smartphone, your computer, or your tablet.

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BlackBerry hopes 'love it or hate it' Passport earns it a second chance

2014-09-24T07:54:00.001-07:00

The embattled smartphone manufacturer is betting its oddly shaped device will turn some heads.

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Amazon turns to Twitter to build shopper wishlists

2014-09-24T07:14:00.003-07:00

The e-commerce company takes another step toward enabling consumers to buy products through tweets.

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That Apple TV set: Wait till ... the year after next year?

2014-09-24T07:14:00.001-07:00

Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster insists that the evidence points to an Apple television in the offing, a phenomenon that is "quite possible in 2016."

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