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November 5, 2015

Google tool lets users decide what happens to their 'digital afterlife'

Google has launched a tool that lets users decide what happens with their email, Google Plus and other accounts after they die -- or become inactive online for any other reason.

November 5, 2015

Review: HTC One phone impresses with fit and finish, but camera and software disappoint

Ready for the battle of the phones? This year's crop of high-end smartphones is starting to emerge, like bear cubs crawling out of their burrows, sniffing the spring air.

November 5, 2015

The first mobile phone call was placed 40 years ago today

On April 3, 1973, from a Manhattan street corner -- 6th Ave. between 53rd and 54th -- Motorola’s Martin Cooper placed the world’s first mobile phone call. To his rival, no less.

November 5, 2015

New Playboy iPhone app is safe for work -- sort of

A new iPhone app from Playboy skips the racy photos of beautiful women that the men’s magazine is famous for in favor of the other content readers might have skimmed past: lifestyle articles about travel, clothes, food, booze and more.

November 5, 2015

Spring clean and revive your PC

Cleaning and de-cluttering your PC is easy to do and doesn’t take much time. It'll prolong the life of your machine and help you get more work done faster. That means you can spend more time outside, enjoying the longer, warmer days!

November 5, 2015

Google to invite 8,000 US residents to try out Internet-connected glasses

Google is starting to notify 8,000 people who will be invited to buy a test version of the company's much-anticipated Internet-connected glasses for $1,500.

November 5, 2015

Best Google reader replacement

News junkies were devastated last week when Google announced that it would eliminate Google Reader, which displays RSS feeds from websites in a simple list format.

November 5, 2015

5 ways to find free Wi-Fi wherever you go

With the right tools, you'll never be too far from a free hot spot. You might have to walk another block or two, but the money you'll save will be worth it.

November 5, 2015

How do Google searches work? Here's the answer

Looking for something on the Web? Chances are, you turn to Google. Now, for the first time, Google is giving people a behind-the-scenes look at how search works.

November 5, 2015

25 billion served up: iTunes reaches milestone

Apple celebrated another milestone over the weekend after passing 25 billion downloads from its App Store.