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- Google Glass goes on sale, for one day only
Google Glass will be available to consumers on Tuesday, April 15. But you better act fast.
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 ships this week. Is it worth your cash?
Meet the Galaxy S5, the latest flagship phone from Samsung.
- Percy Julian, pioneering black chemist, earns a Google Doodle
Facing immense challenges both in the lab and as a black chemist in a largely segregated America, Percy Julian overcame many barriers in order to produce groundbreaking discoveries. He is honored by a Google Doodle on what would have been his 115th birthday.
- Heartbleed: Which websites are now secure?
Companies are scrambling to fix the Heartbleed bug, which might have left supposedly secure information exposed for two years. What websites have patched the issue?
- Facebook will make its Messenger app mandatory for mobile chat
Want to talk with Facebook friends on your mobile device? Soon, you'll need to have Messenger installed on your machine.
- Apple iWatch could cost more than $1,000, analyst says
Apple iWatch might sell for "several thousand US dollars." How much would an Apple iWatch be worth to you?
- Sizing up Cortana, Microsoft's answer to Siri
Can Cortana, which will ship in beta form with the Windows Phone 8.1 update, hold up against Apple's Siri?
- Carousel: Meet Dropbox's new standalone photo-sharing app
Meanwhile, Dropbox says it now has 275 million users globally.
- Heartbleed: What you should do (and not do) to protect your data
Don’t change your password (except for in certain instances). Don’t update security (unless it is the pre-approved software fix). Maybe just stay off the Internet for a few days (seriously). With Heartbleed, the security flaw that could affect two-thirds of all websites, all bets are off.
- HBO puts up first episode of 'Silicon Valley' for free on YouTube
Missed the first episode of Silicon Valley? Fear not.
- StoreDot's big promise: Fully recharge your phone in 30 seconds
A prototype device from Israeli company StoreDot promises extremely rapid charge times.
- Twitter redesign takes a page from Facebook
Twitter is updating its user profiles to include a massive banner photo, featured tweets, and an emphasis on social engagement. The aim is a more individualized experience, but it remains to be seen how it will translate to everyday tweeting.
- Windows XP: Microsoft officially ends support of XP. But what if you still use it?
Windows XP users, don't worry – you have options.
- What does Twitter want with lock screen app Cover?
Twitter has acquired Cover, which launched late last year, for an undisclosed sum.
- Citing safety fears, Nest will halt sales of its Protect smoke alarm
The Nest Protect could be unintentionally deactivated during an emergency situation.
- CEO behind Firefox steps down after furor over his political views
Brendan Eich had been criticized for donating money to support Proposition 8, which would have prohibited gay marriage in California.
- Microsoft set to bring Internet Explorer 11 to Windows Phone 8.1
Meanwhile, the Windows 8.1 version of Internet Explorer 11 gets an update, too.
- Rise of the commercial drone: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a ... pizza?
From Amazon to police departments, nonmilitary uses for unmanned drones arise.
- EU votes in favor of net neutrality, strikes down roaming charges
The European Parliament made a major step toward revitalizing Europe's mobile networks Thursday, voting in favor of a proposed law that would toughen the EU stance on net neutrality and end roaming charges. What is the wider reaction, and what does this mean for the US net neutrality debate?
- With Windows 8.1 update, Microsoft embraces the desktop again
Meanwhile, Microsoft has unveiled Cortana, a Windows Phone 8.1 voice assistant intended to rival Apple's Siri.