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Powerbag Backpack Review

Powerbag Backpack Review

Matt Convente February 20, 2012 1

With smartphone and other mobile device adoption continuing to rise, so does the challenge of balancing battery life with extended use. Little tweaks like turning off push notifications or dimming the screen help somewhat

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AP Sues Meltwater News for Copyright Infringement; Another Try at Regulating the Internet

AP Sues Meltwater News for Copyright Infringement; Another Try at Regulating the Internet

Michael Foley February 20, 2012 2

It seems that every day there is a new threat to the way the internet operates. The past few months have seen the threat embodied by the SOPA and PIPA bills. Once they failed,

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ACTA: Bulgaria and The Netherlands Withdraw Support In Response To Weekend Protests

ACTA: Bulgaria and The Netherlands Withdraw Support In Response To Weekend Protests

Michael Convente February 14, 2012 0

Today Bulgarian and Dutch officials announced their withdrawal of support for the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, better known as ACTA.  The move comes in response to massive protests that took place in almost 200 European

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Thousands Rally against big brother Anti-Piracy agreement ACTA

Thousands Rally against big brother Anti-Piracy agreement ACTA

Mo Choudhury February 11, 2012 2

Tens of thousands of people marched in  coordinated protests in more than a dozen European cities Saturday against a controversial anti-online piracy trader agreement that  could limit Internet freedom.  Significant marches were held in

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Apple to Announce iPad 3 in March Featuring Retina Display

Apple to Announce iPad 3 in March Featuring Retina Display

Patrick Nosker February 10, 2012 0

All Things D have reported that Apple will announce the iPad 3 during the first week of March.  According to reports it will feature a much faster processor, onboard graphics unit, a better camera, and

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M-Edge Incline Jacket for Nook Color and Nook Tablet Review

M-Edge Incline Jacket for Nook Color and Nook Tablet Review

Michael Foley February 10, 2012 1

There really aren’t as many choices out there in terms of covers or cases for those of us who own the slightly less popular tablet devices or e-readers when compared to the iPad. But

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BTJunkie Shuts Down Voluntarily

BTJunkie Shuts Down Voluntarily

Michael Convente February 5, 2012 38

BTJunkie, a popular BitTorrent search engine, has voluntarily shut down after seven years in existence.  The recent seizures of MegaUpload and several hundred sports broadcasting websites likely had an significant impact over the move

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Zynga Shares Soar on Facebook IPO News

Zynga Shares Soar on Facebook IPO News

Michael Convente February 2, 2012 2

Zynga, the social network game developer behind mega hits like Farmville, Mafia Wars, and Zynga Poker, has seen its shares soar 15% in trading today in response to Facebook’s IPO filing yesterday. Zynga’s success

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Facebook Files for $5 Billion IPO

Facebook Files for $5 Billion IPO

Michael Convente February 1, 2012 1

It may have come after the closing bell, but yesterday’s reports were correct – Facebook has officially submitted paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an IPO in hopes of raising at least

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