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- Senate Kills House Bill To End NSA Bulk Data Collection
- Apple iOS 9 Will Make Even Your Decrepit iPhone 4S Feel Young Again
- Audi’s ‘E-Benzin’ Synthetic Gasoline Gives Fossil Fuels Cold Shoulder
- HotHardware And Syber Spring Fling Giveaway! Win A Vapor Gaming PC!
- Next Generation AMD Radeon Graphics Cards Caught In The Wild With Key Developers
- Hackers Exploit Gaping Hole In AdultFriendFinder Website, Millions Exposed
- HTC One M8 For Windows, Lumia 640 Owners Can Now Access Windows 10 Mobile Build 10080
- Microsoft’s First True Mainstream OS, Windows 3.0, Turns 25 Today
- Facebook Messenger Chat ID Takes The Mystery Out Of ‘Non-Friend’ Contacts
- Bundled $100 Gift Card with Dell Monitor, Samsung 4K TV Bundle Under $680 And More
- Google Scrubs Its Way Into IoT OS Market With Android-Based ‘Brillo’
- 2016 Ford F-150 Turns Trailer Maneuvering Into Video Game With ‘Backup Assist’
- M535 Wireless Optical Mouse Half-Off In The HotHardware Shop
- T-Mobile Is Giving Free 64GB Upgrades For Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Purchases This Weekend
- Mozilla Opens Firefox For iOS Beta To Testers
- Split-Screen Multitasking, Multi-User Support Reportedly Coming To 12.9-Inch iPad Pro
- Google Study Shows That We Suck At Password Security Questions
- 'Need For Speed' Reboot Heading This Fall To PS4, Xbox One, PC
- 33% off Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Ultrabook, Udemy Online Courses Starting At $10 And More Computer Accessories
- Apple May Unveil Updated iPhone 6 Models With Force Touch In August
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All News for May 2015
The fate of the National Security Agency's ability to collect phone records on a mass scale has yet to be determined as the Senate continues to shoot down measures passed by the House of Representatives. One of those measures was the USA Freedom Act, a bill that would effectively put an end to bulk telephone data collection.
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Do you remember that 80s flick Cocoon, where senior citizens received new leases on life (along with youthful exuberance) by taking a dip in a pool that was occupied by alien lifeforms? Well, Apple looks to have its own fountain of youth for older iOS devices in the form of iOS 9.
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If you drive or ride in any vehicle theses days — aside from outliers like the Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, or Ford Focus Electric — it’s likely powered by a petroleum-based fuel, be it gasoline or diesel. Audi (and the Volkswagen Group as a whole), however, is looking at alternative fuel sources that are more...
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It’s been a while since we gave away a full-fledged gaming PC. And since Spring is finally here, we thought what better way to say good-bye to the terrible weather and usher in the spring season than to give away an awesome gaming rig? We have teamed up with our friends at CyberPower’s Syber Gaming division and have...
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Whenever there's a new flagship graphics card on the horizon, it's almost a given that we'll be treated to a number of leaks about it in advance of its launch. It's not too often, though, that a leak comes from a reputable, trusted source. Take Johan Andersson, for example, the Studio Manager for Paradox...
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What better way is there to start off a weekend than to hear about a massive data breach? I can't think of one, and thanks to AdultFriendFinder, we don't have to go without.
According to UK news agency Channel 4, which traveled to the darkest depths of the Web to discover the issue, it found that the data of at...
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Windows 10 took a big step towards completion when Microsoft released build 10080 for Windows 10 Mobile, but a few users were left out. The mobile operating system preview didn’t support certain phones, including the HTC One M8 and the Lumia 640 for Verizon users. Now, everyone is invited to the Windows 10 Mobile...
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It seems hard to fathom, but it's been two and a half decades since Microsoft released its first true mainstream operating system, Windows 3.0. Yes, there were two major releases that preceded it, but Windows 3.0 was the first to version to strike a cord and see widespread use. Together with Windows 3.1, Microsoft...
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Facebook Messenger users no longer need to keep fingers primed to tap out "Do I know you?". The social media giant's chat service is maturing rapidly and is now offering publicly shared information at the top of message threads — place of residence, job title, etc. — that will allow users to screen incoming messages...
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We are inching closer to the long holiday weekend, but before we go, we wanted to serve up the latest batch of HOT deals, direct from our friends at TechBargains. On tap for you all today, we have deals on a Dell E2715H 27" Anti-glare, LED-backlit 1080p Monitor, an Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5in SATA 6Gb/s SSD, a...
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One of the hottest segments in technology is the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), sort of an umbrella term to describe the wealth of Internet-connected gadgets. It's an emerging category that's growing ferociously as manufacturers build smart functionality into everyday devices, like coffee makers and even light...
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Remember when power windows were considered luxuries in the automobile world? Times are changing and these days there are all kinds of fancy pants features out there, from cars that park themselves to ones that even drive on their own. Those technologies are still in development and won't become mainstream for quite...
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We’ve got another awesome sale running in the HotHardware Shop that we thought we’d feature for you all here. For the next 7 days, the M535 Wireless Optical Mouse is 50% off and available for only $29.99, with free shipping. If you’re in need of a solid gaming mouse, this one might be right up your...
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Many would argue that the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are the best Android phones on the market. If nothing else, it's certainly in the conversation. At the same time, there's room for criticism, and chief among the complaints is the lack of expandable storage. If that's a concern, you'll be happy to know that...
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Imagine being able to run Mozilla's Firefox browser on Apple's iOS platform for mobile devices. That's been a pipe dream of many for the longest time, though never say never. Mozilla seems to be ending a standoff with Apple and reportedly plans to release a browser for iOS that will offer a "Firefox-like experience."
Mozilla has long refused
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Apple appears to be readying new, larger iPads that will feature split-screen app viewing and multi-user support. The word from 9to5Mac is that Apple has codenamed two 12-inch tablets “J98” and “J99,” to run the upcoming iOS 9.
Little is known about the new iPads at this point, though The Wall Street Journal has...
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What city were you born in? What’s your best friend’s name? What’s your mother’s maiden name? We’re all filled out these annoying security questions when setting up online account profiles, but Google has issued a new study that examines the problem with such questions when it related to account security.
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As short as the new Need for Speed trailer is, it tells you everything you need to know about the franchise reboot. In just 34 seconds, your blood will be pounding and you’ll be ready to open your wallet. Alas, the latest Need for Speed is being developed and won’t be out until closer to the end of the year. EA just...
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Welcome back for the latest installment of HOT deals, direct from the good folks at TechBargains. On the menu for you all today, we have deals on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook, a WD My Passport Ultra 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, an LG 65UF850 65in 4K UHD 3D LED LCD UHDTV, and a whole lot more. Full...
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Is it too early to talk about another iPhone release? Apparently not, as speculation has already begun on what the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus will bring to the table. At least one analyst thinks that Apple will unveil updated iPhone models as early as August, coming in ahead of the September time frame that Apple's...
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Sen. Rand Paul spoke for nearly 10 and a half hours yesterday protesting the Patriot Act, which is soon to expire and is up for renewal. His attempted filibuster began at 1:18 PM and ended at 11:49 PM, though it wasn't quite as long as a 13-hour speech he gave two years ago on the topic of drones and to delay voting...
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If you thought that there couldn't possibly be more unbelievable stories to stem from Edward Snowden's leaks, you're sorely mistaken. Today, we learn of a truly appalling effort that the NSA and its partners worked together on to intercept Android users' connections to install malware and soak up information.
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