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Facebook
To effect this, he outlined specific steps to “make political advertising more transparent.” Facebook will soon require that all political ads disclose “which page” paid for them (“I’m Epic Fail Memes, and I approve this message”) and ensure that every… Read More ›
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Taking AIM
The pioneering chat app that taught us to text is pulling the plug. On December 15th, AOL Instant Messenger will shut down after running since 1997. AIM dominated online chat in North America at the turn of the century. But… Read More ›
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The first DSLR to hit 100 points
Add to all that the 153-point autofocus system from the flagship Nikon D5, a 3.2in 2.4m-pixel touchscreen LCD, 4K-video, 9fps burst shooting with added battery grip, dual QXD and SD card slots, a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, as well as… Read More ›
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A real life hare and tortoise race
So, who won?
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SWINGS
SWINGS sets a new record in smartwatch battery life thanks to our next generation digital chipset – exclusive to SWINGS. SWINGS’ innovative technology powers the smartwatch for 18 months of continuous use and 24 months of regular use with an… Read More ›
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Feeling down? Don’t go to Facebook
I was speaking to someone this week about Facebook and she mentioned that she has stopped using it completely. She explained that every time she visited she ended up coming away from it feeling down and generally annoyed at people… Read More ›
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The iPhone didn’t emerge from nowhere
Kramer’s idea did not come out of nowhere, either. It followed in the footsteps of the Sony Walkman, a portable cassette player. The Walkman was made possible by the invention of the cassette tape in 1963, which was itself made… Read More ›
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Levi’s® Commuter Trucker Jacket
Specifically tailored with the urban cyclist in mind, the Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket was designed for getting around the city. The jacket features articulated shoulders to provide extra room to maneuver, reflectors, and a dropped hem to keep you covered… Read More ›
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The Groove is gone
You can’t fault Microsoft for trying, but Groove Music, its Spotify competitor, never took off. Today, the company is admitting defeat. Microsoft today announced it will soon shutter both its Groove Music Pass streaming service and the ability to purchase… Read More ›
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In Six Seconds, Giphy Could Make Billions
The vibe felt a bit like a dorm room, as they sat with laptops perched on knees and La Croix cans stationed within arm’s reach, but this is only incidentally a social event. The Giphy folks have been tasked by… Read More ›