NASA’s Hubble telescope has snapped some of the first pictures in visible light of Comet ISON, which may become one of the brightest we’ve ever seen from Earth. [Read more]
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Hubble captures possible ‘comet of the century’
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Category Archives: Tech and Gadgets
Sprint, T-Mobile feel Samsung Galaxy S4 delay woes
Citing ‘inventory challenges’ from Samsung, the two carriers announce hiccups in the launch of Samsung’s new flagship smartphone. [Read more]
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Top-trending music topics on Twitter to fuel new TV show
Called “Trending 10,” the program will be on the music-oriented cable TV network Fuse and is being produced in partnership with Twitter and Trident gum. [Read more]
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Amazon to release set-top box for Internet video, report says
Bloomberg reports the company will become the latest to offer a product for consumers to stream Internet-based video into their homes. [Read more]
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New toaster has clear appeal
The Kalorik 2-Slice Glass Panel Long Slot Toaster has tempered-glass sides allowing users to monitor toasting progress. [Read more]
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Sprint’s critical turning point: the death of Nextel
The wireless carrier is poised to turn the corner as it shuts down the Nextel network, but faces an ugly second quarter. [Read more]
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Why I can’t root for Woot anymore
The big daddy of daily deal sites has descended into chaos. Crave writer Amanda Kooser reminisces about the good old days and shares her sorrow at what Woot has become. [Read more]
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Google’s Schmidt to Colbert: I don’t understand the Internet
In a pleasant appearance on “The Colbert Report,” the executive chairman offers a tinge of hope for humanity that Google will still have some role in the digital age. [Read more]
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Unity Technologies extinguishes Adobe Flash
U.S. gives big, secret push to Internet surveillance
Justice Department agreed to issue “2511 letters” immunizing AT&T and other companies participating in a cybersecurity program from criminal prosecution under the Wiretap Act, according to new documents obtained by the Electronic Privacy Information Center. [Read more]
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