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- Comcast's new HBO bundle is a steal (if you don't want basic cable)
A new Comcast promo offers HBO, Internet, and a few local TV stations for under 50 bucks.
- 'Samsung spectacles' coming to a face near you?
Samsung files a patent for sports-oriented smart glasses in Korea, sparking rumors in the rapidly growing field of wearable tech.
- States form coalition to support electric cars
If you're from either coast, your commute may get a little bit cleaner. Eight states on the east and west coasts have formed a coalition to implement measures that will make a switch to electric cars quite a bit easier.
- Apple's Safari finally gets sandboxed Flash. What does that mean?
Until this week, Apple's browser didn't offer a sandboxed Flash player, while Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome did.
- Twitter's Vine adds video editing, saved draft folder
On the eve of its IPO, Twitter is rolling out a revamped Vine app.
- Kickstarting journalism: Is crowdfunding the answer?
Outlets from National Public Radio to ProPublica have turned to crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter and Spot.us to help solve journalism's funding woes and make a bit of online buzz. But is this solution sustainable?
- Facebook updates explicit content policy
Following outcry over a violent video, Facebook takes down a "death clip" and lays ground rules for future graphic content. Though that doesn't mean violent images are leaving timelines any time soon.
- T-Mobile offers free data, zero down on tablets. Is it worth it?
T-Mobile said today that it would extend its 'un-carrier' program to tablets such as the Apple iPad Air and Google Nexus 7.
- LinkedIn rolls out Intro feature, overhauled iPad app
'People are cultivating their goals and aspirations on the go,' a LinkedIn employee says of the new features.
- iPad Air lifts off
The grand finale of Apple's October event was all about the iPad, including the new extra-light iPad Air and "retina" iPad mini.
- Apple rolls out new Retina MacBook Pros, Maverick OS
The new Apple iPads weren't the only products shown off at the event today in San Francisco.
- Lumia 2520: Nokia trots out its first Windows tablet
Revealed the same day as the iPad Air, the Nokia Lumia 2520 is expected to sell for $499 in the US.
- When was the first parachute jump? Google knows.
In a thrilling tumble toward Earth, on this day in history a French daredevil pioneered the parachute jump and revolutionized air travel forever.
- Gold iPads? New Mac Pro? Apple has 'a lot to cover'
As Apple gears up for its Oct. 22 product launch – the second big event this fall – predictions are flying as gold iPhone 5Ss flew off the shelves.
- Celia Cruz: A life of music, color, and 'azucar'
The Google doodle today honors Cuban singer Celia Cruz, who racked up an impressive list of accolades in her long career.
- Google Doodle celebrates Celia Cruz, 'Queen of Salsa'
Celia Cruz, known for her flamboyant stage presence and brag-worthy voice, brought salsa music to the world stage. Today would have been her 88th birthday.
- Inventions that were going to change the world – but didn’t Every new invention is supposed to be the "next big thing" – and some are. The cellphone, the PC, the plane: all inventions that revolutionized the way we live our lives and far surpassed their initial hype. But some inventions don't quite measure up to the fanfare that precedes their release. These end up in the scrap bin of history. Check out what inventions we all though would revolutionize our world... but only ended up on this website list.
- Google shares, buoyed by strong ad traffic, soar above $1,000
Google saw its shares hit $1007.40 on Friday morning – a record for the Mountain View company.
- Nexus 5 debuted – for a hot minute – on Google Play (GOOG) store
The long-rumored Google (GOOG) smart phone Nexus 5 had a brief moment in the spotlight when it was accidentally shown on the Google Play store website Thursday, further fueling rumors about the release of the new phone.
- Elon Musk is now the proud owner of James Bond's submarine car
Musk says he will install a Tesla drivetrain in the sub car, and 'try to make it transform for real.'