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- State of the Union: What are Obama's views on the biggest tech questions
Technology could be a major focus of President Obama's State of the Union 2015 speech. During the State of the Union, President Obama will likely reiterate his stance on net neutrality, announce a plan to support community broadband networks, and pledge to punish hackers more harshly.
- Online harassment targets strike back against abusers. Will it work?
The new network's premise is that targets can help other targets. Could this be the next step to preventing and dealing with online abuse?
- For photo editors, artists, filmmakers: more than 80,000 free media clips
Pond5 announced today its Public Domain Project, where 80,000 media clips are organized and available to the public, royalty-free. The initial collection includes 10,000 video clips, 65,000 photos, thousands of sound recordings, and hundreds of 3D models.
- Teenage boy builds better Braille printer from LEGOs
13-year-old Shubham Banerjee built a Braille printer for $350 out of LEGOs. Now, he's got venture capital funding to build a better Braille printer.
- New Google investment could help SpaceX bring Internet to Mars
A new report says Google is considering investing in spaceflight company SpaceX, with the goal of allowing the company to launch satellites to bring Internet access to remote areas of the Earth. SpaceX's satellite network could eventually allow Internet access to be beamed to Mars, where the company hopes to construct a city.
- Why is Facebook going on a hiring spree?
Facebook plans to increase its number of employees by 14 percent in the first quarter of 2015. The hires suggest that Facebook is looking into some unusual technologies.
- Google axes the sale of Google Glass, for now
Google announced Wednesday that it would stop the sale of Google Glass after January 19th.
- 'Be My Eyes' app lets you help the visually impaired see
A new app called 'Be My Eyes' connects volunteers with blind people through a video call to help with simple daily tasks that can prove to be big challenges.
- Google Glass sales to be halted as company goes back to the drawing board
The sales moratorium on the nearly 2-year-old 'Explorer' edition of Google Glass goes into effect Jan. 19.
- Undaunted by crash landing, SpaceX says reusable spacecraft are coming soon
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket returned from orbit last week, but hit its landing target at an angle and exploded on impact. SpaceX chief Elon Musk says if the company can successfully land a Falcon 9 after orbit, it will cut the cost of spaceflight by a factor of 100.
- Sorry, Apple. Google Play store now has more apps than iTunes.
Google Play ended 2014 with 1.43 million apps, which for the first time outnumbered Apple's total.
- Samsung to buyout Blackberry for $7.5 billion?
According to a Reuters source, Samsung is currently speaking with Blackberry about a $7.5 billion buyout as it attempts to take on Apple in the technology industry.
- Turn in homework by phone? Google's Classroom app says, 'No problem'
Google is making its interest in education known with an app that allows students to turn in homework through their smart phones. But what are the implications of this tech behemoth standing in the back of the classroom?
- Xiaomi, the 'Apple of the East,' debuts iPhone 6 Plus competitor
Xiaomi isn't well-known outside of Asia, but the company is currently the third-largest smart phone maker in the world – and it's rumored to be considering an entry into the US and Europe.
- Google, Apple offer millions in court battle over wage suppression
Though Google and Apple regularly top list of best workplace, the tech giants are currently settling a lawsuit alleging several Silicon Valley companies made secret no-poaching agreements that prevented workers from lucrative job offers to the benefit of companies.
- Apple patent suggests an upcoming 3-D camera for iOS devices
It was revealed on Tuesday that Apple had been awarded multiple patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office that signals the company may venture into motion sensors and 3-D technology, creating a possible threat for companies such as GoPro.
- Samsung Z1: The first Tizen phone (finally) arrives
After years of setbacks, Samsung has finally launched the first phone running its open-source Tizen operating system. The Samsung Z1 launched in India this week, and costs less than $100.
- Project Ara, Google’s LEGO-like smart phone, arrives this year
At its second Project Ara developers conference, Google announced that it will begin testing its customizable smart phones in Puerto Rico later this year. Ara phones can be customized with different modules, so customers can build exactly the kind of smart phone they want.
- The $30 device that can hack into nearby keyboards
A security researcher has developed an inexpensive device that, while masquerading as a mere USB wall charger, can monitor keystrokes on nearby wireless Microsoft keyboards
- Facebook brings Amber Alerts to your news feed
Facebook announced it will be partnering with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to help make Amber Alerts more targeted and effective.