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How to kill time without looking at your phone

5 hours 29 min ago
During one's bustling, workaday life there are a collection of moments -- fragments out of time -- that afford one a sense of slow-down reflection. Andrea Bartz and Brenna Ehrlich challenge readers to those moments, instead of fiddling around with one's phone.

Did Google intentionally track you?

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 08:21
Chester Wisniewski says the search giant is heading in a direction that sounds a lot like Facebook's frictionless sharing, which is scary.

Why your computer is becoming like your phone

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 05:56
Apple released Mountain Lion to developers last week, a new operating system that will make your desktop computer work more like your phone than ever before.

Why Siri isn't included in OS X Mountain Lion

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 05:56
Apple's latest OS X update, Mountain Lion, adds a slate of new features, nearly all derived from iOS 5. There's one big omission, however: Siri, Apple's voice-controlled virtual assistant, does not make the migration from mobile to desktop.

Kenyan chief foils robbery via Twitter

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 06:53
A Kenyan chief in a town far from the bustling capital foiled a predawn robbery recently using Twitter, highlighting the far-reaching effects of social media in areas that don't have access to the Internet.

When will workers share in Apple's wealth?

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 14:49
Scott Nova says when it comes to issues of corporate responsibility, talk is cheap; what matters is not what Apple says, but what it does, according to Nova.

How the web changed fame

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 05:54
David Weinberger says fame doesn't just funnel through the mass media machinery anymore. internet users--that's us---pick our own celebrities, from SI Swimsuit covergirl Kate Upton to bloggers no one ever heard of

Hands on with the new PS Vita

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 05:18
The new PS Vita gaming console is more than just another portable gaming device. Sony is trying to leverage the power of the PlayStation home console combined with social media features into one piece of equipment that offers more gaming experiences than other devices.

Apple unveils Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:24
Apple developers, start your engines. Mac users, start dreaming of how much cooler your desktop or laptop experience could be this summer. That's when Apple will launch the latest big cat-themed Mac OS X, version 10.8: Mountain Lion.

Facebook rolls out 'verified accounts'

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 11:23
Taking a cue from Twitter, Facebook will be rolling out "verified accounts" for its most popular users -- presumably hoping to encourage the Lady Gagas of the world to get active on the site.

Apple: Apps need approval to collect contacts

Wed, 02/15/2012 - 14:50
Apple on Wednesday said it will start requiring mobile apps to get explicit permission from iPhone and iPad owners before the apps collect and store information about users' personal contacts.

What makes a YouTube video funny?

Wed, 02/15/2012 - 10:48
How do you know if your YouTube video is funny? Google says you can start by counting the "LOLs."

Will we get a standard for verifying Web IDs?

Wed, 02/15/2012 - 05:37
My neighbor recently discovered a four-digit passcode that unlocks the front doors to our apartment building.

Apple vows to improve conditions at China plants

Tue, 02/14/2012 - 16:44
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the world's most valuable tech company is doing everything it can to address growing concerns over working conditions at its Chinese manufacturing plants.

iPad 3 apps Apple should demo at the unveiling

Tue, 02/14/2012 - 05:56
All indicators suggest Apple will unveil the iPad 3 during the first week of March. That's less than a month away, and sources at The Next Web say Apple is in "crunch mode," working hard to line up apps that show off the unique features of the next-gen tablet.

Twitter: Often first, but not always right

Mon, 02/13/2012 - 09:08
News of the tragic death of Whitney Houston this weekend didn't appear first on television or mainstream news sites. Instead it was revealed in a tweet posted forty-five minutes before the Associated Press reported the tragedy.

iPad retains value longer than Kindle

Fri, 02/10/2012 - 03:58
Technology is not like wine.

Love is in the air with social networking

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 22:59
Running the rule over fellow airline passengers; it's as common as stowing your bag under the seat in front of you and fastening your seat belt.

Will Google 'do no evil'?

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:58
Frida Ghitis says online hoarding of our private information is not something we can afford to "dismiss."

Megaupload rivals bowing to anti-piracy pressure

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 05:54
When the Department of Justice shut down Megaupload.com last month, it wasn't just Megaupload users' files that went offline.

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