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HP's Sprout blurs lines between 2-D screens and 3-D lifeAfter struggling for years, Hewlett Packard has debuted two items it thinks can change industries. On Wednesday, HP unveiled its first 3-D printer and a new computer intended to blend online and offline life.
Apple Pay competitor CurrentC hackedCurrentC, a mobile payment system, reported that third parties had obtained the e-mails of its pilot members. CurrentC has been in the news recently after CVS and Rite Aid disabled Apple Pay at their stores.
Apple Pay: Why some retailers have ditched it after one weekApple Pay was released a week ago, and it is catching on quick. But some major retailers, such as Walmart, CVS, and Rite Aid, have chosen to reject Apple Pay in favor of other mobile payment systems.
Google Doodle celebrates pioneering doctor Jonas SalkA Google Doodle honors the 100th birthday of Jonas Salk, an American scientist best known for his polio vaccine.
How Ello made it illegal for it to sell adsEllo has announced it received $5 million in funding and has become a public benefit corporation, writing into its charter that it will never sell ads or track user data. But many critics doubt that the trendy new social media site can turn a profit.- Mark Zuckerberg speaks Chinese. Who knew?The Facebook founder spoke with students in Chinese at Tsinghua University in Beijing Wednesday.
Google unveils sleek new email assistantGoogle introduces 'Inbox', a new email app. It's part email organizer, part personal assistant, and is sure to make emailing a lot easier.
iPhone sales contribute to a record quarter for Apple (AAPL)Apple announced record profits in the last fiscal quarter of 2014 thanks to a surge in iPhone sales. But falling iPad sales have investors questioning how Apple can turn the device around.
Will the Hendo Hoverboard take us back to the future?The Kickstarter page for Hendo Hoverboard promises a working model for $10,000. But what powers this technology?
How is Apple Pay different from other phone payment schemes?Apple Pay will allow iPhones to act like credit cards, easing the way to a wallet-less future. What can Apple learn from past payment plans?
Apple (AAPL) unveils iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, and Retina iMacApple unveiled a new lineup of products Thursday. Apple revealed a new iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, an iMac with a Retina display, and the release date of OS X Yosemite.
Facebook Safety Check offers families peace of mind after disastersFacebook Safety Check lets loved ones know if you are safe after a disaster near your location.
Apple event Thursday: Leak teases iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3Ahead of Apple's Oct. 16 event, Apple accidentally leaks info about new iPads, answering some of the rumors surrounding their new features. But questions remain about what else they will debut.
Star Wars meets 50 Cent in new line of headphones50 Cent's Street headphones now come with some Star Wars flavor.
An umbrella made of nothing but airChinese designers are pulling in Kickstarter funds for an "air umbrella" that creates a dome of air to keep rain off users.
Skype Qik: Microsoft's answer to SnapchatSkype Qik is a new video messaging app made specifically for mobile. Skype Qik allows users to send short video messages to a friend or to a group.
Hawk attacks drone, knocking it out of the skyHawks don't like metal things whizzing by them. In a video posted to YouTube, a hawk can be seen attacking a drone, which sends it tumbling to the ground.
Snapchat founder says ads are on the waySnapchat founder Evan Spiegel says ads are coming very soon to the photo messaging app. The move would be the first source of revenue for a company that is purportedly worth $10 billion.
Words With Friends returns with new offline modeWords With Friends is out with a latest version. Zynga's popular word-building game allows people to play offline and chose potential opponents through a community match feature.
Facebook builds new app that allows fake names: reportAmid protests, Facebook began enforcing its real-name policy. But now it's reported that Facebook is working on its own anonymous social media app.
