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Flappy Bird to be grounded by its creator?

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Dong Nguyen, creator of the app that’s been making $50,000 a day in ad revenue (and that some have called the worst smartphone game ever), tweets that he’s pulling the game. Dong Nguyen, creator of the app that’s been makingĀ $50,000 a dayĀ in ad revenue (and thatsome have calledĀ the worst smartphone game ever), tweeted Saturday that he’ll be pulling the game …

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iPhone 6 said to be unveiled in June in two large-screen sizes

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The rumor mill on Apple’s newest smartphone and purported iWatch is starting to heat up with hints at possible manufacturing partners and release dates. Rumors are already starting to roll in about Apple’s purported iPhone 6, according toĀ Apple Insider. The newest claims come from Chinese analyst Sun Changxu, who told Chinese-language Web siteĀ QQ TechĀ that the smartphone will come in two …

With new USB connector, no more wrong-way-up cables

With new USB connector, no more wrong-way-up cables

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A major revamp of the ports and cables of the ubiquitous connection technology will make USB connectors reversible, slimmer, and better at transmitting data and power. It can take a little concentration to figure out which way is up when using a USB port such as this one on a MacBook Air; the Thunderbolt port to the right is keyed …

Emerging technology heightens video-game realism

Emerging technology heightens video-game realism

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(CNN)Ā — Next-generation video game consoles are nearly upon us, and with them will come increased power and cutting-edge developer tech. Analysts expect early games onĀ the PlayStation 4 and Xbox OneĀ will look more realistic thanks to enhanced graphics capabilities. But some current-generation games are already bridging between real-life actors and near-real-life game simulations. The result is a film-like quality to the …

Apple, Google, Microsoft unite against NSA spying program

Apple, Google, Microsoft unite against NSA spying program

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The tech giants, along with Yahoo, Facebook, and AOL, call upon the Senate Judiciary Committee to substantially reform the US government’s mass surveillance practices. The top tech companies are sharpening their blades in their battle with the National Security Agency. While they’ve been doggedly asking for transparency on the agency’s mass surveillance program for months, they’re now calling for reform. …

MacBook Air is the best Apple laptop

MacBook Air is the best Apple laptop

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The MacBook Air is attractive, durable, thin and light – all qualities you want in a laptop. It says a lot that the 2010 revamp of Apple’s ultra-thin laptop was the lynchpin that single-handedly forcedĀ IntelĀ (INTC,Ā Fortune 500)Ā to create the specifications for rival PC ultrabooks in 2011. Three years later, it’s still the gold standard for laptop hardware — and CNNMoney’s Best …

iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C: Release date, colors, and hardware specs rounded up

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iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C: Release date, colors, and hardware specs rounded up Weā€™re now just a few days away from Appleā€™s announcement of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5S will most likely be released towards the end of September, alongside the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5S, like the 4S, will be an incremental update (but with …

Google Nexus 7

Google Nexus 7

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Google Nexus 7 (summer 2013) review: The best small tablet gets even better The good:Ā TheĀ Nexus 7ā€™sĀ razor-sharp full-HD screen, silky-smooth performance, meager weight, and affordable price make it the best tablet value on the market. The bad:Ā The back is missing the soft grippy texture of the original, screen colors lack accuracy, and there’s no microSD support. Android 4.3 has few useful …

Nokia Lumia 625 packs 4G and 4.7-inch screen

Nokia Lumia 625 packs 4G and 4.7-inch screen

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Nokia Lumia 625 packs 4G and 4.7-inch screen Nokia has unveiled the Lumia 625, the largest Lumia Windows Phone yet, with a 4.7-inch screen and 4G. The 625 sports a larger screen than any previous Lumia, making it a rival to big-screen Android phones like theĀ Samsung Galaxy S4Ā andĀ HTC OneĀ on size — but very definitely not on price. Under the big …

Apple to investigate death of iPhone 5 user

Apple to investigate death of iPhone 5 user

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Apple to investigate death of iPhone 5 user A Chinese woman has died after allegedly answering a call while the smartphone was charging. Apple will investigate the cause of a Chinese woman’s death, the company confirmed to Reuters on Monday. Last week, Ma Ailun, a 23-year-old woman from China’s Xinjiang region, was allegedly electrocuted when she answered a call on …