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Nick LeGrande: Watch Boy Throw Out A's First Pitch From 1,800 Miles Away [VIDEO]
The Oakland A's and Google set up a way for a boy on the other side of the country to throw out the first pitch of Oakland's game on Wednesday.
NSA/PRISM Scandal: Government Can’t Fight Terrorism Out In The Open, Says AOL CEO Tim Armstrong
At a “Media Minds” breakfast discussion on Thursday, Tim Armstrong, chief officer of AOL, gave his thoughts on government surveillance. AOL is one of the tech companies whose data is reportedly tapped into by PRISM.
Google Hot Trends Visualizer Makes Top Google Searches Look Beautiful
A new visualizer from Google shows the Internet's top searches in a beautiful full-screen display.
NSA and Big Data: How Technology Innovation Fuels PRISM
Spying in the "big data" era is more about databases than wiretaps and exploding pens.
NSA PRISM: Google Requests Permission To Publish NSA Requests To Clear Its Name
Google asked the AG & FBI for permission to publish data about national security requests in order to clear its name in the PRISM scandal.
Android 4.1.2 Update for Samsung Galaxy S2 Rolls Out On AT&T
AT&T's Galaxy S2 can now update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
T-Mobile $30 Unlimited Data Plan: Unlimited Data And Text Plus 100 Minutes Talk, Find Out How To Get It For Your Smartphone
T-Mobile offers a pre-paid plan with unlimited data and text and 100 minutes talk for just $30 per month, for which many customers may be qualified, if they can find it.
Majority Of Americans Support NSA Surveillance Programs: Poll
According to a new poll, 56 percent of Americans support newly-leaked surveillance programs undertaken by the NSA.
The Equal Pay Act: 50 Years Later, Pay For Women, And Particularly Women Of Color, Still Lags
Women policy makers around the country spoke today about the huge gap that still exists between men's and women's paychecks.
NSA PRISM: 3 Ways Orwell's '1984' Saw This Coming
George Orwell imagined a world of omnipresent government surveillance and mind control in his iconic dystopian novel '1984.'
Maurice Sendak Google 'Doodle' Celebrates Author's Birthday, 'Where The Wild Things Are' And Other Books
Google has commemorated the much-loved, though sometimes controversial, American children's author and book illustrator, Maurice Sendak.
Google Expected To Acquire Waze, A Mapping And Navigation App Maker For $1.1B
Google Inc. has reportedly agreed to buy Waze, a mapping and navigation startup, for around $1.1 billion.
PRISM, The NSA And Tech Giants: Do Google, Facebook CEO Statements Conflict With A Slide Released By The Guardian?
New information seemingly contradicts Facebook and Google statements on providing the government with backdoor access to data.
Boundless Informant: NSA Data-Mining Tool Revealed In Latest Guardian Scoop
The National Security Agency collected almost 3 billion pieces of data in the U.S. in one 30-day period, the Guardian reported.
PRISM: Obama Acknowledges Secret NSA Data Mining Program, Denies Calls Are Listened To
At a news conference, President Obama acknowledged and defended the U.S. government's data mining program.
NSA PRISM: 5 Creepy Things You Need To Know About The Alleged Massive Data Mining Program
Everybody who's anybody in the tech sector is involved in the U.S. data-collection effort.
NSA Directly Monitors Apple, Google And Facebook Servers For Surveillance Purposes
A leaked document reveals an NSA program named PRISM that supposedly mines data from servers of tech giants.
Google Glass Ban: 7 Things You Can't Do With Smart Glasses
Developers are rolling out more features for Google Glass, but there are seven things you're not allowed, or able, to do with it.
Arrivederci, Giornali?: Italian Newspapers Losing Revenue, Readership
The internet, the ongoing economic crisis and distribution problems are damaging Italy's newspaper industry.
Google Glass Steers Clear Of Pornographic Apps: Is It Surprising? [VIDEO]
Google Glass cannot be used to access sexually explicit materials, the company stated on the product's developers’ page.
Wikipad Release Date Confirmed: Android Gaming Tablet Out June 11, Price Pegged At $249
The Wikipad, a 7-inch Android-powered gaming tablet, will hit the market on June 11 for $249.
Google Play Catching Up To Apple In Downloads But iOS App Store Still Tops In Revenue
Google Play is gaining on Apple's App Store in number of apps downloaded, and will likely surpass it.
Firefox Update: Mozilla 'Australis' Browser More Customizable, Looks Like Chrome [PHOTOS]
Mozilla is working on a major update to Firefox that will be more customizable and look like Chrome.
PS4, Xbox One Prices: New Systems Could Cost $349, $399 Says Investment Firm
The PS4 and Xbox One could cost $349 and $399 at launch.
HTC Will Cancel 12-Inch Windows RT Tablet Fearing Falling Demand, Report Says
HTC, fearing weaker demand, will scrap plans for a 12-inch Windows RT tablet in favor of a smaller product, a report says.
Google Defeated By FBI: Judge Reverses Decision On NSLs After Reviewing Secret Affidavits
A U.S. district judge in San Francisco rejected Google’s request to throw out 19 NSLs after two FBI officials submitted classified affidavits.
Google Breakup: Google Street View Allegedly Documents Messy Breakup [PHOTO]
A Google street view camera captured a messy breakup on camera, according to one Reddit user.
PS4 Vs. Xbox One: New Data Suggests PlayStation 4 Still More Popular Than New Xbox
Why would Microsoft's newest game system be lagging so far behind the PlayStation 4 in Google searches?
Google: Pill Passwords And Electronic Tattoos In The Works As Motorola Focuses On Innovating Authentication Methods [VIDEO]
Google-owned Motorola is developing pill passwords and electronic tattoos that can authenticate identity.
Moto X, First Motorola Phone From Google: Specs Include Two Processors, Release Date Coming In October
The Moto X phone announced yesterday will contain two processors and be largely assembled in the U.S.