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Watch Bill Gates Get Squashed By World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen
Bill Gates found himself in an interesting match on Norway’s Skavlan talk show. He found himself across the chessboard from 23-year-old World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen.
Is Gmail Down? Temporary Error 500 Causes Worldwide Google Email Outage
Users began reporting that Gmail, Google's web-based email service, was down at about 2 p.m. EST on Friday.
Presidential Hangout: Google Plus To Host Obama In Townhall-Style Q&A
The president will field questions from the American public in a Google+ Hangout Jan. 31, following his State of the Union address.
Earnings News: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) [VIDEO]
Microsoft Corporation shares rose over 3 percent on news the company reported second-quarter EPS of 78 cents on revenue of $24.52 billion.
Google Nexus 5 Now (Unofficially) Supports Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch
The Google Nexus 5 from LG now works with the Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch, although it takes some effort to make it work.
Lobbyist Spending Scaled Back 12 Percent In 2013
Lobbyists are spending less these days, at least if trends from 2013 continue.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Q2 Earnings: Top 4 Things To Watch [VIDEO]
Keith Bliss at Cuttone & Co. weighs in on the top four things to watch from Microsoft's fiscal second-quarter earnings.
60 Sec Tech: Candy Crush Saga’s Makers Sue A Kickstarter [VIDEO]
Today on 60 Sec Tech: Candy Crush Saga goes sue-crazy, Google’s buses get approved, and Ford’s working on self-driving cars.
'LogMeIn Free' Is Dead After 10 Years: LogMeIn Now Requires Subscription Free, Reddit Users Outraged
Beginning Tuesday, the company will gradually migrate users of its free products to LogMeIn Pro.
Sex With Google Glass: New App Lets Lovers Watch Themselves In Different Angles, Research Positions, Record Video
Called “Sex with Google Glass,” the app combines many of the function of Google Glass to give people “the whole picture” of their sex lives.
What Is BuzzMyFx? New Scraper Site Stealing Content And Ad Revenue From Thousands Of Websites
BuzzMyFx is a bit trickier than your standard content scraper, and is stealing ad revenue from thousands of bloggers.
Through A Glass, Monochromatically: MIT Researchers Make See-Through Projection Screen
A new kind of transparent projection screen would be cheaper to produce than current models, MIT researchers say.
Google Glass At The Movies: Federal Agents Interrogate Man Wearing Glass In Theater
A man was reportedly interrogated after he wore Google Glass to an AMC theater in Columbus, Ohio.
Google Removes Chrome Extensions From Web Store Citing Hidden Malware As Reason
Google removed two extensions recently, citing hidden adware as a violation of their terms and conditions.
Google Maps The History Of Song With 'Music Timeline’ Visualization
Google offers an interactive glimpse at music history over the past 64 years with its Music Timeline.
Motorola Unveils Moto X Wood Backs: Price Drops For 'Wood Finishes'
Motorola's Moto X is now available with four real wood finishes instead of a plastic back cover, for an extra $25.
Google Nexus 5 In Review: 5 More Battery Life Tips And Tricks For The LG Android KitKat Flagship
There are plenty of ways to fix battery-life problems on the Google Nexus 5.
Google Contact Lens Unveiled: Wearable Will Monitor Blood Sugar For Diabetics (GOOG)
The technology is not yet ready for release, but it is, without question, innovative.
What Net Neutrality Means For You [VIDEO]
Internet service providers will be legally able to throttle your connection speed if you use a large amount of bandwidth.
Google Glass Driver Cecilia Abadie's Traffic Ticket Dismissed By Judge
The California driver was pulled over for speeding while wearing the Google glasses. The case is thought to be the first of its kind.
Largest Forfeiture Of Bitcoins Ever: U.S. Attorney Announces Forfeiture Of $28 Million In Bitcoins and Silk Road Website
The 29,655 Bitcoins ($28M) were forfeited because they were "the proceeds of crimes.”
Moto X In Review: 7 Battery Life Tips And Tricks For The Motorola Flagship
Seven tips to keep your Moto X running at maximum battery power/
Apple iPhone Continues To Lead Samsung And Other Android Smartphones In US Mobile Market [GRAPH]
According to new data released by the NPD group, smartphone adoption rates have continued to increase, with Apple and Samsung dominating 68 percent of the mobile US market.
Big Data: Airports Ramp Up Smartphone Tracking, But Use Retail Technology
It’s unclear how many airports globally have adopted rapidly growing phone-tracking technology.
'NEST' Penny Stock Skyrockets After Google Purchases Nest Labs
Shares of "NEST" jumped 1,900 percent after investors confused the penny stock with Nest Labs.
Why Google, Not Apple, Purchased Nest: 7 Facts You May Not Know About Google's $3.2 Billion Acquisition
Many suspected that Apple would purchase Nest Labs. Did Google just beat 'em to it, or was Apple not even interested?
Google Acquires Nest Labs For $3.2 Billion: Will Smart Thermostat Company Share Customer Data With Search Engine Giant?
Google's $3.2 billion purchase of Nest raises privacy concerns for some customers.
How Do You Make Money When Less Than 1% Of Apps Are 'Financially Successful'
How do you make money when less than 1% of apps are 'financially successful'?
Microsoft Windows 9 Release Date Report: ‘Threshold’ Updates Could Unify Xbox One, Windows Phone, PC By 2015
A report says Windows 9 could see a release in 2015, following an announcement from Microsoft this April.
Google Play Services 4.1 Update: Android Gets Better Multiplayer Support For Games, Improved Battery Life
The framework that allows Android apps to connect to Google services has been updated to improve battery life and multiplayer gaming.