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Sochi Olympian Remains Paralyzed After Brutal Crash

For some skiers, like gold medalists Mikaela Shiffrin and Ted Ligety, the Sochi Olympics are an event to be looked back upon fondly. For others, however, the games will last as a stark reminder about the dangerous nature of winter mountain sports. Russian skicross racer Maria Komissarova will likely remember the games not because they […]

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Logitech Introduces New Touch Screen Remote to Control Your Entire House

Remote owners everywhere wince at the thought of losing the remote to their brand new stereo. Imagine the fear induced by losing a remote that controls everything in your home. According to BetaNews, Logitech is integrating all of the remotes people use on a daily basis into one single device, called the Harmony Elite. It’s […]

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Apple Brings Ad Blockers To The Mainstream With Safari Update

Digital publishing platforms, from the Gray Lady of Journalism (aka the New York Times) to new media upstarts like Gawker, are struggling to convert online traffic into real-world revenue. Facebook recently began experimenting with publishing content directly on its platform, betting that consumers want to consume content through apps. That puts Apple in a unique […]

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There’s Now a Search Engine For Running Shoes

The running shoes that you choose should be ones that are both comfortable and are made for running. The best running shoes for high arches will be different from the models that are best for flatter feet. Be sure that you have a good fit before you purchase any running shoes. It’s best to have […]

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‘Buy Buttons’ Revolutionizing the Way People Shop Online

As if shopping online wasn’t easy enough, there is a new technology that promises to make it simpler than ever. According to WXYZ Detroit, web titans such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google are following in the one-touch footsteps of PayPal and Amazon, introducing a new way to place orders online with “buy buttons.” The technology […]

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The True Heroes of Game of Thrones Are Software Developers

Figuring out why the season premier of Game of Thrones crashed last year for HBO’s streaming users was not just a matter of customer service for the network. If people couldn’t get their fix of the series, they were going to look elsewhere for it, and when they found it, HBO was going to lose […]

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Fake Ashley Madison Phishing Campaigns Could Be Putting Your Company at Major Risk

Earlier this summer, the Ashley Madison hack released the data of a total of 36 million users who had registered on the “dating” site, which connects people who are looking to have an affair. In the wake of the data release, several websites have sprung up, claiming that you can see if someone you know […]

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Bay Area Community Helps Elderly Man Fix His Roof After a Neighbor Asked for Help on Facebook Post

Even the most able-bodied individuals probably find replacing a roof to be exhausting, especially when doing the job alone. But that didn’t stop 75-year-old Richard Dubiel from climbing on top of his house every day to replace old shingles. His neighbor, David Perez, didn’t know Dubiel by name but he saw, through his living room […]

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Pen and Paper Goes Digital

There’s one shortcoming that iPads and other tablets will always have: they’re not pen and paper. For many people, there just is no substitute for a good old-fashioned notebook, but Wacom’s new Bamboo Spark can digitize your notes automatically. At a price of $160, the Spark comes with a folio, paper, notebook, and a special […]

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Could Your Brand-New Smartphone Come With Malware?

When we purchase a new phone, we often view our new devices as a clean slate — a fresh start. However, don’t be so sure that brand-new smartphone you just bought is as clean as you think. According to a Sept. 1 ComputerWorld.com article, a recent study has found that more than 20 types of […]