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Images of the 6.7-inch, metal Samsung Galaxy Alpha have been leaked

Samsung is getting ready to fight the iPhone 6 with a new kind of flagship handset – or at least mid- to high-end device – that’s going to ditch some...

Kogan has launched its 4G LTE Agora smartphone

Kogan, the Australian reseller, in association with BenQ has introduced its Agora 4G smartphone in the United Kingdom. The latest offering from company is said to be designed to offer...

Europe’s “right to be forgotten” law has come to Wikipedia

A Wikipedia entry was removed from search results for the first time today as a part of Europe’s ‘right to be forgotten’ legislation. So far, no one has identified which...

Japan is dedicating part of its national defense to combat space junk

Last week, the world was transfixed by the story of a gecko sex satellite that Russia lost contact with after it was knocked by some space debris. Apparently, it was...

A 4chan post just got sold for $90,900

What is art? For this eBay seller it's something as simple as a 4Chan post. Originally caught byArtnet, a vendor known only as "Artwork by Anonymous" turned the above piece...

Researchers have found a way to create spray-on solar panels

Solar panels suffer from two fundamental problems that have continued to persists even after decades of research: they’re not very efficient, and they cost a lot to produce. At least...

T-Mobile is reportedly prepping to launch the Sony Xperia Z3

Sony’s flagship smartphone strategy for 2014 isn’t really a secret. We have known for quite some time that it plans on releasing two flagship devices this year. The first was...

Elon Musk says AIs could potentially be more dangerous than nukes

When a billionaire investor responsible for disrupting credit/payments, automotive, and space travel industries communicates a warning to the world about a trend in new technologies, it’s best just to listen....

FCC blocks Sprint and T-Mobile’s attempt to buy spectrum together

A proposal from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler would block an attempt by Sprint and T-Mobile US to buy spectrum together in the incentive auction that will transfer airwaves from broadcast...

The Japanese console market has gone down by 16%

Japanese gamers might be losing interest in the offerings of companies like Sony and Nintendo, it seems. The console market is down 16 percent compared to last year, according to...

The GCHQ has just accredited Master’s degrees in online security

Good internet security isn't just about having the right tools to fend off cyber attacks; you need smart people, too. The UK government clearly knows this, as GCHQ has just...

LG updates the G Watch to fix corrosion issue

If you've purchased an LG G Watch recently, or were one of the lucky attendees at Google's I/O conference to get the wearable for free, you may have noticed that...

Over 70% of Internet of Things devices are vulnerable to hacking

Internet of Things (IoT) devices could be “alarmingly” vulnerable to hackers and trigger major security risks, according to a new study from Hewlett-Packard. The company commissioned Fortify on Demand to...

Manchester United is dropping £500,000 on cameras to track it players

First-year Manchester United coach Louis Van Gaal is shaking things up at the soccer club, but perhaps no change is getting more attention than the cameras that have stated popping...

The “Yelp for marijuana” is getting an ad on the New York Times

On Sunday, Leafly—a "Yelp for weed" that lets marijuana users compare and review different strains of cannabis, as well as locate doctors and dispensaries—will become the first cannabis company to...

The Kickstarter project for potato salad has ended with $55,000

A Kickstarter project to create a batch of potato salad closed this morning. Potato Salad was successfully funded at $55,492, or $55,482 more than its original goal of $10. The...

NASA’s Opportunity rover has broken the record for off-world driving

A decade after touching down on the martian surface, NASA’s Opportunity rover—which is still ticking, by the way—has achieved a rather unique record: the farthest distance covered by a vehicle...

Twitter wants to give hashtags more context

We’ve all been there: You see a hashtag trending on Twitter or in something your friend tweeted...except you have no idea what it means or what’s going on. Twitter, it...

This robot is hitchhiking its way across Canada

As far as hitchhikers go, this one looks harmless enough. He or she -- it's hard to tell -- is short and friendly, if a little fashion-challenged. Get him talking,...

General Motors is bringing 4G LTE to your car with OnStar

One of the most important launches for General Motors Co. and Chevrolet this year isn't necessarily a vehicle, according to Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney. It's the launch of...