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Galaxy Alpha vs. iPhone: Samsung Planning to Release iPhone Rival in August?

New Samsung phone will be called Galaxy Alpha. Could it be the iPhone killer? Samsung hopes its next smartphone convinces iPhone fans to switch to their brand.

NASA Anniversary: Looking Back 45 Years After The Lunar Landing

Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins are expected to make an appearance at the 45th birthday celebrations of the Lunar Landing.

Apps & Gadget News: GE's New Device Counts Calories So You Don't Have to

A senior scientist with General Electric is developing new technology that counts calories before an individual consumes them.

Android vs. iOS: Google OS to Pass 1 Billion Shipments in 2014, Predict Analysts

If trends continue, Google's Android shipments this year could surpass the magical number of 1 billion.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: SoftBank Reaches Skeletal Agreement

A merger between wireless carriers Sprint and T-Mobile seems to be picking up steam, as Sprint parent company SoftBank Corp. has reportedly reached a skeletal agreement with T-Mobile parent Deutsche Telekom AG for the acquisition.

LG vs. Samsung, Korean OLED Tech & TV: G Flex Maker Produces 18-inch Flexible & Transparent 1200x810 Resolution HD Display Screen

This could revolutionize the LCD display. Korean tech company LG seems to be taking the flexible display market more seriously than its competitors. After LG launched the LG G Flex, which competes against Samsung's Galaxy Round, the company went into an even bigger venture by creating a large, flexible OLED panel, according to Engadget.

New Cyber Security Bill Passed: Is This Is The End For Internet Users?

What does this new Cyber Bill really mean? The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 12-3 Tuesday to send a new cybersecurity bill to the full Senate, but the bill could strip average people's privacy rights as they share information over the digital highway.

Yahoo Employees & Sexual Assault: Woman Accuses Executive of Sexual Assault

A software engineer working for tech giant accused her supervisor, Maria Zhang, of sexually assaulting her.

Netflix Careers: Streaming Company Is Hiring Someone to Binge Watch Their Programming

Why is Netflix' paying someone to binge watch their programming? Netflix has revolutionized the entertainment viewing industry with its online streaming of movies and TV shows, and the results of that are that users can access them anywhere: from their computers, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices.

Google Android Smartphones vs. Apple iOS Factory Reset Scandal: Naked Selfies, Emails & Contacts Extracted from eBay Phones by Czech Security Firm Avast

Google has responded to the revelations. Apparently, the only way to completely delete data from a mobile phone is to completely destroy it. Doing a "factory reset," an option on most phones, simply returns the gadget to its original system state and does not actually wipe out all of the data that has been written in the memory, according to BBC News.

'Frozen' PS4 Available in Japan: System With Etched Anna & Elsa on Sale for $424

The movie's characters are etched into a special PS4. A special "Frozen" PlayStation 4 will be available in Japan. The system will differ from a regular PS4 only in that it will have "Frozen" characters Anna and Elsa etched into the system.

Social Media Saturday: 99 Days Without Facebook, Snapchat Officially Owns the Teen Demo and Tumblr and Vine Get Along

This week in social media, a campaign was launched to temp people to take 99 consecutive days off of Facebook. Meanwhile, Snapchat was revealed to officially be the most popular social media app for young people, and you can now embed Vines in Tumblr blogs (how very cross-platform!).

Dish Network Blasts Comcast and Time Warner Merger

As lawmakers ready themselves to take a long, hard look at a merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable, satellite TV provider Dish Network has come out saying the entire deal should be denied.

Mortal Kombat X News, Gameplay, Review and Release Date: New Character On the Way?

Six character confirmed so far for new fighting game. Only six characters have been confirmed for the new "Mortal Kombat X" game, but we will soon find out who the rest are.

iOS 7 Jailbreak Tips and Tweaks That Make Your iPhone More Useful

Icon re-sizing, a shortcut to typing your e-mail address and more. There's many ways to improve your iOS 7 experience. You can add new apps, you can read instruction manuals or you can jailbreak your device.

LULAC 2014: Google for Nonprofits Offers Organizations Free, Enhanced Apps Access and $10,000 Ad Grant

Google has been working on improving efficiency in nonprofit organizations with its Google for Nonprofits program. At the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) annual national convention, Google's Public Policy Analyst Jennifer Bernal discussed Google for Nonprofits and the kinds of services the company offers besides its search engine.

Popcorn Time and Time4Popcorn App, Android and Chromecast Update: Netflix Rival Supports Mac, Windows, Linux and Offers VPN for Anonymous Viewing

The latest version allows Chromecast support The app known for being the free streaming alternative to Netflix, Popcorn Time has added support for Chromecast, allowing owners of the digital media player to use the app on their HDTVs.

Facebook Jobs, Internships, Salary & Incentives 2014: As Silicon Valley Competes for Younger Workers, High School Recruits Are Making $75K a Year

Too good to be true? Talented young people can now make real money despite not working an actual full-time job as Silicon Valley companies compete for their technical abilities and to get them as interns.

Amazon Zocalo Challenges Google Docs, DropBox: Cloud Web Service Offers Cheaper Storage on Laptops, Tablets & Smartphones, 30-Day Free Trial for 200 GB

Cloud storage just became more competitive Amazon has released its latest project called Zocalo, an online document collaborating service that is set to challenge Google Docs and the online storage service Dropbox.

FTC Amazon App Lawsuit: Trade Commission Files Lawsuit After Company Charged Parents for Kids’ Purchases

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon for charging parents for their children's in-app purchases.
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