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Hortonworks releases its Hadoop for Windows distribution

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:05 PDT

Hortonworks has released its open-source implementation of its Hadoop implementation for Windows, paving the way for Microsoft to deliver its own Hadoop software and services.

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Microsoft shows off new Xbox One dashboard

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:17:00 PDT

So, we*ve just seen our first glimpse of the Xbox One, and after being turned on by voice control, we*ve had a look at the new dashboard, too. It*s not a massive departure from the current one, but...

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Xbox One launch live

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:59 PDT

Microsoft is showing off its new rival to Sony*s Playstation 4 in first major revamp of Xbox since 2005. Follow live coverage hereAmanda Holpuch

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Microsoft announces Skype integration for Xbox One leverages Kinect enhancements

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:00 PDT

It may have taken two years and a new console generation, but Microsoft is finally making good on an old promise: Skype is coming to Xbox and Kinect. Microsoft has been planning to port the internet...

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Apple The US Tax Code Is So Broken Were At A Competitive Disadvantage Against Samsung

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:15:51 PDT

U.S. Senator Rob Portman from Ohio has just raised a fascinating point at today’s Senate Sub-Committee Hearing to Examine Offshore Profit Shifting and Tax Avoidance by Apple Inc. The American...

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Microsofts new Kinect is official larger field of view HD camera wake with voice

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:13:00 PDT

Microsoft*s introducing a new Kinect motion-sensing camera to go alongside its new Xbox One game console. The camera peripheral is getting some major improvements in its second iteration, and it*s...

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Xbox Ones Snap Mode lets you use two apps simultaneously

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:00 PDT

Phones, tablets and game consoles typically offer single screen experiences, that is, one app on screen at a time. Microsoft is challenging that idea, announcing what it calls "Snap Mode" at its next...

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Heres What A Waterproof iPhone 6 With Wireless Charging Could Look Like Video

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:11:52 PDT

With WWDC less than a month away we’ve seen a ton of designers come out with their visions for what iOS 7 might look like, but the next iPhone has been ignored. Concept designers Uygar Kaya and...

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Xbox One unveiled live stream

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:10:00 PDT

Microsoft reveals details of its eagerly awaited follow up to its Xbox 360 gaming machine in Redmond, Washington. After months of speculation, and following the announcement of the PlayStation 4 in...

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Microsoft announces its next console the Xbox One

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09:37 PDT

It*s "the ultimate, all-in-one home entertainment system."

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A new gamepad for a new game console Microsofts nextgen wireless controller revealed

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:07:00 PDT

Despite the few protestations gamers have with the Xbox 360 wireless controller, Microsoft is apparently updating its much-loved input device for the next-generation, Xbox One. At first glance, the...

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Why has Googles Eric Schmidt brought this awful smell with him

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:38 PDT

How Samantha Cameron might have commented on the Google boss*s visit to No 10 Downing StreetWell it is SO stressful-making, everyone is nervous & Eric Schmidt has practically moved in & on top of...

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Microsoft unveils its next game console the Xbox One

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:04:00 PDT

Microsoft debuted the Xbox One this afternoon live from a tent on its Redmond, WA. campus, putting to end months of speculation about the company*s next-generation video game console. Microsoft exec...

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How to Record Audio Like a Pro

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:49 PDT

Regardless of what you*re recording, learn how to create a great sounding audio recording from LifeHack.The post How to Record Audio Like a Pro appeared first on Lifehack.

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REBORN Lara Croft Cosplay Gallery

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:22 PDT

First she was Vogue Loki, now The Lady Nerd (artist-model Briana Lamb) has been “reborn” into the new Lara Croft! In conjunction with Dim Horizon Studios, she took cosplay to a whole new...

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Whos Got Big Brands Techs Got The Biggest Brands Of Them All

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:59:28 PDT

According to the 2013 BrandZ Top 100 report, tech companies hold the top three slots in this year*s list of top global brands — Apple, Google and IBM leading the ...

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The New Xbox Everything You Need to Know About Microsofts New Console Updating

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:00 PDT

It*s been eight years and nine days since Microsoft showed the world the Xbox 360 on May 12th, 2005. Today, we see what*s next.Read more...

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Airbnb host gets fined 2400 for breaking hotel laws

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:57 PDT

New York hunts for violations of hotel laws; will other cities follow?

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Teslas Supercharger Announcement Could Be Its Most Important One Yet

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:50:00 PDT

Tesla Motors is delaying an update on its Supercharger network until next week, CEO Elon Musk tweeted Monday. Musk said the announcement would be pushed back to make room for news that...

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LIVE Tim Cook Defends Apples TaxAvoiding Policies To The Senate AAPL

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:49:00 PDT

Apple is testifying to the Senate right now. CEO Tim Cook, CFO Peter Oppenheimer, and head of tax operations Phillip Bullock are speaking. We are live blogging the statements below. Click refresh for...

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Tim Cook Apple Will Never Move Our Headquarters Out Of America

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:48:27 PDT

Senator Claire McCaskill has just asked Apple CEO Tim Cook about the deal Apple forged with Ireland to pay only 2% taxes, and whether or not there will ever be a country that offers Apple such a...

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Watch Microsofts nextgen Xbox announcement live HERE

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:15 PDT

Microsoft is set to take the wraps off the next generation of its Xbox games, TV and entertainment console at a special event held at the Microsoft Xbox campus. But don’t worry, you won’t need to...

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Dont Get Daft Punks New Album Without Also Getting the Helmet

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:32 PDT

After Halloween revelers desperately wanted to buy his impressively detailed Daft Punk helmet (Thomas Bangalter version) Mauricio Santoro realized he could probably make a few bucks from his...

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Live from Microsofts New Generation Xbox event

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:00 PDT

It*s time for the next generation. A New Generation, so says Microsoft, and we can*t wait to see it. We*re guessing you can*t either, and so you*ll want to join us for the unveiling of this new-gen...

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Watch the Xbox reveal live stream along with us

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:38:00 PDT

We*re all in tenterhooks over here at Engadget HQ waiting for the imminent arrival of the next Xbox. As we wait for the event to start though, Microsoft has unveiled a live stream where you can see...

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Liveblog Microsofts Next Xbox reveal

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:13 PDT

Microsoft announces new video game hardware for the first time in eight years.

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ATT Says It Will Wave Overage Charges For Victims Of The Oklahoma Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:28:44 PDT

After Oklahoma City was ravaged by a tornado yesterday where 91 souls lost their lives, AT&T has announced that it will be waving all voice, data, and text overage charges for victims of the...

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Suddenly I care about Yahoo again

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:35 PDT

My oldest email address, circa 1996, is with Yahoo * just three letters. I joined Flickr in October 2005 and Tumblr in May 2008. Three years ago, I stopped paying for Yahoo Mail, mostly abandoned the...

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Twitters Innovators Patent Agreement launched applied to first patent

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:19:00 PDT

The patent wars have grown long and tiresome for many, but Twitter*s among the first to take meaningful action to stop them with its Innovator*s Patent Agreement. Today, the company launched version...

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Tesla May Repay Government Loan Tomorrow 9 Years Ahead Of Schedule

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:17:25 PDT

Tesla Motors will probably repay its loan from the Department of Energy (DOE) Wednesday, nine years ahead of schedule, CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter on Monday. Last week, Tesla announced it...

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Leaked benchmarks suggest Intel could power Samsungs Galaxy Tab 3 101

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:17:24 PDT

Intel could get its largest mobile design win yet: Two different benchmark sites indicate that at the very least, Samsung is testing an Intel Atom chip inside the upcoming Galaxy Tab...

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Vodafone delays 4G superfast mobile internet launch until September

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:17:00 PDT

Vodafone, which had been expected to launch a rival to EE by June, is waiting for Apple to release a compatible iPhone 5Vodafone has delayed the launch of its 4G service until around September, a...

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John McCain And Tim Cook Share A Laugh Why Do I Keep Having To Update My Apps All The Time

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:16:11 PDT

John McCain ended his grilling of Apple CEO Tim Cook at today’s Senate Sub-Committee Hearing to Examine Offshore Profit Shifting and Tax Avoidance by Apple Inc. with a nice little joke....

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Watch Microsofts New Xbox Reveal Right Here Right Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:16:00 PDT

Microsoft*s brand new Xbox will be revealed at 1PM EDT/10AM PDT, bringing with it news of games, content, and all things Kinect. We*ll be there live bringing you every gory detail—and you can watch...

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The Wolverine Official Trailer 2 Video

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:12:51 PDT

Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern-day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown...

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Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile to offer Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:11:40 PDT

Available from June, no pricing details available yet Following T-Mobile's announcement yesterday, Sprint-based MVNOs Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile have confirmed that they'll offer...

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Report one in four online teens now use Twitter

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:31 PDT

What are teenagers up to on social media? Twitter use has grown dramatically since 2011, while Facebook stays dominant but shows flat growth.

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Turn A Browser Tab Into A Notebook

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 PDT

Here*s a simple line of code you can use to turn a browser tab into a notebook.The post Turn A Browser Tab Into A Notebook appeared first on Lifehack.

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Kotaku Good Morning

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:58:14 PDT

Kotaku Good Morning. We*re Ready To Xbox. | Deadspin Source: ESPN Laying Off Hundreds | Jalopnik The Ten Scariest Places To Have A Car Crash | Jezebel If You Must Think About Your Weight, Here Are 10...

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Ireland Says Its Not To Blame For Apples Low Tax Bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:53 PDT

Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer are in Washington D.C. this morning to talk to a Senate subcommittee about Apple’s off-shore cash hoard. The Apple execs are expected to face a lot...

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George Gray obituary

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:42 PDT

Leading authority on the chemistry of liquid crystals whose work led to the development of the ubiquitous LCDThe public gauges scientists by how their research affects everyday lives. The legacy of...

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The Obstacle is the Path

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:53:39 PDT

By Leo Babauta Often we’re discouraged because of some tough challenge or obstacle in our way. But a shift in mindset from a Zen proverb can change everything: “The obstacle is the...

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Sprint announces three triband LTE devices landing this summer

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:00 PDT

If your city is one of the many that*s part of Sprints ongoing LTE rollout (or will be soon), then the network*s just announced three tri-band mobile broadband devices for your consideration. The...

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Tim Cook To US Subcommittee Raise Apples Corporate Taxes Just Fix The US Tax System

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:49:25 PDT

Apple CEO Tim Cook has just started his testimony in front of the Senate Sub-Committee Hearing to Examine Offshore Profit Shifting and Tax Avoidance by Apple Inc. in Washington, D.C. “I am...

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Fighting hate speech against women on Facebook

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:41:06 PDT

A major new campaign calls on the social networking site to put an end to misogyny on its pages – including graphic videos and images that make light of violence against women. Here*s hoping the...

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This Adorable Flipboard Printing GIF Camera Needs To Be Real

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:35:15 PDT

Are you ready to have your heart broken? The GIF-TY camera, designed and built by Jiho Jang as part of his college thesis, is an adorable Polaroid-like snapper that captures animated GIFs and...

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Nvidias new Tegra superchip boasts 150 Mbps speeds but its not LTEAdvanced

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:35:06 PDT

Despite being late to the market, Nvidia is showing it can keep up with the latest technological advances in LTE technology. But like it*s exaggeration-prone competitors, Nvidia is falsely labeling...

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Sony begins testing faster more efficient video streaming for PlayStation Store

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:34:00 PDT

Video offerings through the PlayStation Store should be getting a bit of an upgrade soon. But, before rolling out a brand new streaming tech to the entire catalog, Sony is beta testing the faster and...

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Pandora introduces Premieres with early access to new releases

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:33:24 PDT

Today, one of the best music streaming services (excuse the opinion) gets just a bit better. Pandora has been around since 2000, offering customers free and paid solutions for creating custom...

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This Printer Spits Out 10 Meters of Solar Panel Every Minute

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:00 PDT

Australia is on the cusp of a solar energy revolution. First, a recent study suggests that the country could power its entire national domestic infrastructure using only solar (while slashing the...

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