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- NASA 3D printer: The next revolution in space?
NASA 3D printer could be used to make tools and spare parts for the International Space Station by next year, instead of shipping them up from Earth. NASA is working with Made in Space to produce a 3D printer.
- How Google algorithm manages complex queries
As Internet use evolves, so must search engines. In order to adapt to changing times, Google launched a "Hummingbird" algorithm last month. Rather than simply searching for words, "Hummingbird" also hunts for meaning.
- iOS 7 update fixes security hole
iOS 7 update addresses the ability to bypass the lock screen of an iOS 7 device. The latest iOS version 7.0.2 brings back the option for a Greek keyboard when entering a passcode.
- Tweets in troubled times: Twitter to deploy new crisis alerts
After its micro-blogging service proved vital in disasters like Hurricane Sandy, Twitter offers a special crisis alert system for mobile users.
- Samsung Galaxy S4 puts on its best party dress
Samsung is set to release a gold Galaxy phone following the debut of Apple's 'goldpagne' iPhone 5S.
- Kindle Fire HDX: A faster, lighter next-gen Android tablet
New Android tablet Kindle Fire HDX includes a new "Mayday" feature, offering live customer service help. The Android tablet Kindle Fire HD price dropped from $199 to $139.
- Microsoft-based phone, Nokia Lumia tops smartphone cameras
Photos taken with smartphones aren't what they used to be; they're actually quite good! The Nokia Lumia 1020, which runs on a Microsoft system, is one of the best phones for taking photos, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, and Apple's iPhone 5S.
- Cloud computing: Why are Americans confused by it?
Cloud computing is used by 95 percent of Americans. But more than half say they don't use it. What is cloud computing?
- Hackers geared up to test out the iPhone's new fingerprint ID system
The hacker community is eager to start figuring out how to crack the new iPhone 5S software. Technology developers frequently use these non-malicious hackers to find– and correct– software vulnerabilities.
- California will regulate ride-share companies
The state Public Utilities Commission created a set of guidelines for ride-share companies. The measure was praised by the companies for adding legitimacy to the ride-share business.
- Calico: Google's latest 'moonshot' targets aging
Google (GOOG) announced the creation of a new company called Calico, with the goal to reverse the aging process and extend human life.
- Tesla is working on its own self-driving car, says company CEO Elon Musk
The California-based electric car company Tesla is now working on a car that would allow the driver to be on "auto-pilot" 90 percent of the time
- Fleeting access to social media in Iran due to "technical problems," says state official
Brief access to social media sites in Iran on Monday sparked debates that the Iranian government might be liberalizing its Internet policies, but the country's firewalls that block sites like Facebook and Twitter were back in place on Tuesday.
- Facebook and Twitter now accessible in Iran
Restrictions on the two social media sites are said to be lifted, according to sources from inside Iran
- iPhone 5s: How to set up fingerprint scanner aka 'Touch ID'
iPhone 5s has the fingerprint scanner built into the Home button. In six steps, how to set up the iPhone 5s Touch ID.
- iOS7 and iPhone 5C fail to impress one important group
iOS7 and the not-so-cheap iPhone 5C has Wall Street worried.
- Apple introduces iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C
The high-end iPhone 5S and mid-tier iPhone 5C come with Apple's new iOS 7.
- Opera sees an alternative role in Facebook's Internet initiative
The alternative Web browser, Opera, expects that its Web browser will play a large role in the Facebook-led Internet.org initiative to increase Internet coverage around the globe.
- Verizon moves to buy Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless
Verizon Communications is pursuing full ownership of Verizon Wireless by buying out Vodafone's stake.
- Facebook might add your profile pic to a facial recognition database
To improve photo tagging recognition, Facebook considers creating a database of users' profile photos