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Malware-hosting e-cigs could be bad for your computer’s health

You might want to think twice before plugging your e-cig into your laptop to charge it, particularly if it's a cheaper brand — reports say some devices have been found to be carrying malware.
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Some developers are giving up on Google Glass, says report

Google Glass faces an uncertain future if the software companies Reuters has been speaking to are any indication — but Google says it remains committed to the device and other wearables.
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Watch Ubisoft’s new parkour-powered promo for Assassin’s Creed: Unity

The latest promotional clip for Assassin's Creed: Unity features professional free-runners, the city of Paris and some impressive rooftop acrobatics. The game itself is due out in three months.
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Google Play Music subscribers will get YouTube Music Key for free

In the wake of the recent unveiling of YouTube Music Key, some of the details weren't clear — now Google has confirmed it will work with rather than compete against its existing music service.
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The Meta M1 smartwatch is now available to pre-order

The battle of the super-stylish smartwatches is on: Meta has just announced that its new M1 timepiece is available to order, ahead of similarly sleek models on the way from Motorola and HP.
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GoPro confirms two new Hero4 models, with pro-level 4K and built-in touchscreen

GoPro has launched the new Hero4, the latest addition to its popular series of action cameras. The Hero4 comes in two models: one that does 4K, while the other has a built-in touchscreen LCD. Also, GoPro unveils a new entry-level Hero.
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New data-crunching software can help predict when you’ll quit your job

Thinking about handing in your notice? New business software currently in development promises to be able to use big data analysis to accurately predict which employees are thinking about moving on.
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Phishing emails still surprisingly effective, reports Google

Email hackers are still using fraudulent website links to try and get you to expose your account information, and with some success — Google says the best scams can reel in 45 percent of users.
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Twitter is considering topic-based timelines, says CEO

If you don't like changes to your Twitter timeline then look away now: CEO Dick Costolo says the platform is considering adding the option to focus on particular topics from the people you follow.
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Is the world due for a major cyberattack? Most experts say yes

In a new Pew Research survey of Internet experts, nearly two-thirds of respondents said that a cyberattack causing "widespread harm" and damage to key networks is due to hit before the year 2025.
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Android is edging out iOS in the global tablet market

IDC has released its latest report on the state of the tablet market, and while the iPad remains the world's most popular slate, it's overall share continues to drop in the face of low-cost alternatives.
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The Internet Arcade lets you play 900+ classic games in your browser

If you're looking to while away your weekend leisure time with some nostalgic arcade gaming action then you're in luck — the Internet Archive just opened up a library of 900+ online emulators.
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Scientists develop a brain decoder that can hear your inner thoughts

The term "thinking out loud" could take on a whole new meaning in the light of new research from the University of California, Berkeley, where staff have a system for mapping our inner thoughts.
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Disney patents the idea of a piracy-free search engine

Disney wants to rid the Web of "undesirable search results" and has patented the idea of a search engine where officially approved and authentic sites carry far more weight than unlicensed ones.
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London police trialling crime prediction software

Police in London have revealed details of a recent study into the effectiveness of crime prediction software, using social media and historical data to better target their resources.
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Microsoft updates Outlook for Mac — but you’ll have to wait for the rest of Office

It's been a while in coming, but Microsoft has pushed out a new, improved version of Outlook for Mac for Office 365 subscribers. The other apps in Office for Mac won't be updated until 2015.
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‘F is for Family’ is the newest addition to Netflix’s original shows

It sounds like Netflix is aiming to create its very own version of The Simpsons or Family Guy with a new original animated show from comedian Bill Burr. 'F is for Family' will appear in 2015.
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Twitter swoops in to keep Twitpic’s archives online

After nearly seven years in operation, Twitpic has finally closed its doors to new uploads. Its huge archive will live on however, thanks to a last-minute deal struck with Twitter itself.
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Some retailers are blocking Apple Pay and launching a competitor

Just when you thought your in-store transactions would be quick and painless forever... some big U.S. retailers have an Apple Pay rival in the pipeline, and that means no support for the new technology.
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Deezer picks up podcast app Stitcher to bolster its streaming service

Deezer has yet to launch inside the US but continues to expand its streaming service nevertheless — the company has announced that it has acquired popular talk radio and podcast app Stitcher.
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Cybersquat pays off as Ebola.com sells for $200,000

Making money on domain names is all about being in the right place at the right time, as Blue String Ventures has proved by selling the keys to Ebola.com for 15 times its original price.
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The Queen sends out her first tweet

God save the Queen from the trolls: Elizabeth II sent out her first tweet while opening a technology exhibition at the London Science Museum, though it's "unlikely" she'll become a regular tweeter.
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Third-party Snapchat client the source of leaked photos, videos

We've barely recovered from the last photo hacking scandal, and now there's another one to contend with: Snapchat is the latest service to get hit, with a third-party add-on to blame.
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Music piracy has “murdered” rock and roll, says Gene Simmons

Filesharing and piracy have reduced the value of music to such an extent that "rock is finally dead" in the opinion of Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, and we won't see another band like The Rolling Stones.
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Google starts adding Helpouts to search results

Have you used Google Helpouts since the service launched last year? It looks like Google is giving it an extra push by including links to Helpouts in among search results and covering fees.
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New HealthKit apps get their own section on iTunes

With the iOS 8.0.2 update, Apple's mobile operating system now has all the features it promised — that includes HealthKit, and the first compatible apps are making their way into the App Store.
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Microsoft made $1 billion from Android licensing in 2013

New court documents reveal just how much money Microsoft is making from the sale of Samsung smartphones and tablets, even if its own Windows Phone software is overlooked as a result.
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Google Glass can now add closed captions to real life

Just like the movies, but instant and in real-life: A new app from Georgia Tech staff provides subtitles for whatever is being said to you, and that could make a big difference for the hard of hearing.
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Google deleted thousands of images after celebrity hacking scandal

Can Google be blamed for the spread of nude celebrity photos across the Web in the wake of the recent hacking scandal? The search giant says it took prompt action to remove the material.
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Facebook could soon take more of an interest in your health

Facebook has plans to get into health and fitness, according to new reports — dedicated groups on the site and spin-off mobile apps could be used to help look after the well-being of users.
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Virtual reality headsets could help your fear of flying

Imagine taking a walk through an open meadow or enjoying an immersive movie experience to take your mind of the stresses of flying — an Airbus patent is exploring virtual reality on aircraft.
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Nixie is a wearable that flies off your wrist

One of the contenders for Intel's Make It Wearable Challenge is a new kind of wearable — it takes off from your wrist to record you in action, and then returns back to you automatically.
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Ello promises an ad-free social network that doesn’t mine your data

Tired of the adverts on Facebook? Worried about the data Twitter could be collecting on you? Ready to move on from MySpace? Ello is a new social network that says it works differently.
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New invisibility cloak device can hide almost anything

A team at the University of Rochester have but together an invisibility system that they say is the first of its kind — simple to build, inexpensive and capable of working at almost any size.
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Coca-Cola is adding Wi-Fi to its vending machines

Coca-Cola will provide the drinks and BT will provide the infrastructure in a new scheme in South Africa, enabling those in poor and under-developed communities to get online for free.
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Portal is a flexible smartphone that you strap to your arm

If current smartphones and wearable devices leave you cold, check out the Portal phone, which promises to provide the best of both worlds. The project is currently looking for funds on Indiegogo.
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Microsoft to reveal the official name of Windows 9 next week

Windows 9, Windows One, Windows X, Windows Threshold or just simply Windows? According to a new rumor we should find out the name of Microsoft's new operating system this coming Tuesday.
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Apple says most users are safe from Bash flaw

If you're running a Mac OS X system, you don't need to panic about the Shellshock bug for the time being — Apple says that "the vast majority" of users don't have anything to worry about.