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From The Birth Of The iPhone To An Era Of Lawsuits

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From The Birth Of The iPhone To An Era Of Lawsuits

On the eve of the next trial in the continuing patent war between Apple and Samsung, one of the iPhone's original designers is speaking out publicly for the first time.

From The Birth Of The iPhone To An Era Of Lawsuits

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Backlash To Facebook Buying Virtual Reality Firm Comes Swiftly

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Backlash To Facebook Buying Virtual Reality Firm Comes Swiftly

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Facebook's purchase of Oculus VR is only a day old, but the founders are already defending themselves against threats of abandonment by game developers.

Backlash To Facebook Buying Virtual Reality Firm Comes Swiftly

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With Google's Robot-Buying Binge, A Hat Tip To The Future

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With Google's Robot-Buying Binge, A Hat Tip To The Future

The price and difficulty of building robots has fallen, and Google has scooped a half-dozen robotics firms. It's a safe bet that bots will be an increasing part of our workplaces and daily lives.

With Google's Robot-Buying Binge, A Hat Tip To The Future

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SXSW: Tech Industry Inspires New Shows From HBO, AMC

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SXSW: Tech Industry Inspires New Shows From HBO, AMC

The moneyed world of tech startups is getting a sendup from Mike Judge and a dramatic treatment from AMC. Both programs explore the people who, for better or worse, are changing the way we live.

SXSW: Tech Industry Inspires New Shows From HBO, AMC

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The Internet Will Be Everywhere In 2025, For Better Or Worse

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The Internet Will Be Everywhere In 2025, For Better Or Worse

A new report by the Pew Research Center predicts that the Internet will magnify our awareness of the world, eliminate privacy and become as embedded in our lives as electricity is today.

Monday

SXSW: Software, Apps Still Rule But A Hardware Resurgence Is On

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SXSW: Software, Apps Still Rule But A Hardware Resurgence Is On

Technology talk is often focused on software and programs that run inside our devices. But a "maker movement" is driving interest toward making the physical devices themselves.

SXSW: Software, Apps Still Rule But A Hardware Resurgence Is On

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'Newsweek' Says It Found Bitcoin's Founder: 4 Things To Know

Newsweek's cover story reveals a man named Satoshi Nakamoto, who matches many characteristics of the elusive founder of Bitcoin but never explicitly admits to it. Via Newsweek hide caption

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'Newsweek' Says It Found Bitcoin's Founder: 4 Things To Know

For years, Reddit, tech blogs and mainstream media outlets have speculated about the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto. Newsweek says it finally has the answer, but many people are criticizing the story.

Wednesday

Post A Survey On Mechanical Turk And Watch The Results Roll In

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Post A Survey On Mechanical Turk And Watch The Results Roll In

Researchers are paying people pennies to take their surveys on MechanicalTurk.com, an Amazon site. Researchers save time and survey-takers earn a few bucks.

Post A Survey On Mechanical Turk And Watch The Results Roll In

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