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HBO sends official warnings to Game of Thrones torrenters

Together with ISPs, HBO has started to take action against those who helped share the Game of Thrones leak last week.
Entertainment News
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New Apple Watch straps spotted at official launch event in Milan

Thanks to the wonders of Instagram and Twitter, we have a sneak preview of some Apple Watch bands that haven't been made official yet.
Wearables News
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Bing now powers 1 in 5 desktop searches in the US

Which search engine are you using these days? Google might have the upper hand in terms of global statistics, but Microsoft's Bing is starting to make significant inroads in the United States.
Web News
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Spotify adverts now know the mood of your playlists

Spotify is giving brands the ability to target their advertising based on the mood or genre of the playlist you're currently listening to. The change goes live from the start of May.
Music News
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The first Batman v. Superman teaser is now officially out in HD

The caped crusader faces off against the man of steel, and this time it's official. Check out the first official teaser trailer from Warner Bros. for the 2016 DC Comics blockbuster.
Entertainment News
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You’ve got until April 20 to get the Alcatel Idol 3 for $200 on Amazon

Alcatel is one of the first out of the gate with a MWC product launch, showing off a smartphone that will be its first worldwide launch. Find out all the details we have on the OneTouch Idol 3.
Mobile News
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What 16 billion emails reveal about our inbox routines

Researchers have been rooting through the data produced by 16 billion emails in the most comprehensive study on email habits of its kind.
Computing News
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Boeing patent promises a comfortable sleep at 30,000 feet

If you've ever felt the frustration of trying to sleep on an airplane, take a look at a new patent filed by Boeing -- it's crazy, but it just might work.
Emerging Tech News
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The first 4 episodes of ‘Game of Thrones’ season 5 leak online

Nearly half of "Game of Thrones" fifth season has made its way onto torrent sites ahead of the show's big premiere event this evening.
Entertainment News
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Smartphones could power a new earthquake early warning network

New research from the United States shows that ordinary smartphone sensors could one day be used to give several seconds' warning of an earthquake.
Mobile News
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Google is secretly working on better battery technology

According to new reports, Google has set up a team of engineers to work on improvements to battery technology.
Mobile News
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BitTorrent launches its own Web browser for Windows

BitTorrent has been busy working on a browser that treats websites in the same way as torrents. A beta version for Windows is now available.
Computing News
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Samsung responds to SquareTrade’s Galaxy S6 Edge bend test video

Lab technicians have put the Samsung Galaxy S6 head to head against phones from Apple and HTC to test for the all-important factor: bendability.
Mobile News
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Facebook launches new guide to understanding your security settings

Facebook unveiled a new set of interactive help guides for users, covering everything from protection against spam messages to checking on login requests.
Social Media News
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Early Apple Pay problems could put off users, says survey

Nearly half of those who've tried out Apple Pay say they've experienced some kind of problem, according to a survey.
Mobile News
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Delphi’s self-driving Audi SQ5 completes its 3,400-mile road trip

Delphi's high-tech, self-driving Audi SQ5 "Roadrunner" has safely completed its coast-to-coast journey without incident.
Cars News
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Google Now could soon have more to show from Google+

Eager for some more Google+ information in your Google Now feed? It looks like Google has started adding Stories photo albums to its digital assistant.
Mobile News
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Dropbox is working on a new note-taking app

Eagle-eyed users have spotted a new app hidden in the Dropbox platform, which could enable you to take notes and store them on the Web.
Mobile News
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Encryption is anti-terrorism’s biggest problem, says Europol chief

The director of Europol is not a huge fan of encrypted, secure platforms that can't be monitored by law enforcement.
Computing News
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New study shows how age affects your social network of choice

ComScore has crunched the numbers for current social media use, particularly regarding age. Snapchat has the biggest percentage of younger adults.
Mobile News
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Pebble Time Kickstarter closes with $20m in funding

Pebble has shut the doors on its Kickstarter for the new Time and Time Steel smartwatches, and it's another record-breaking campaign for the small company.
Wearables News
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Stolen Uber accounts on sale for $1 each

Uber insists there's been no breach of the company's systems, but a Motherboard report suggests that thousands of login details are being traded online.
Mobile News
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Vine videos go HD in latest app update

Vine is rolling out support for 720p high-definition movies across the Web and its mobile apps.
Mobile News
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Slack gets hacked, turns on two-factor authentication

After unauthorized access was detected on its servers last month, Slack has introduced several new security features to stop future hacks from occurring.
Computing News
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Microsoft may lock out other OSes with Windows 10

Reports suggest OEMs will have the opportunity to make Secure Boot mandatory with Windows 10 — and that means you won't be able to easily install a different operating system on your machine.
Computing News
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Targeted TV ads are coming to Google Fiber

If you're a Google Fiber TV subscriber in Kansas City you might soon be seeing targeted ad breaks, piped in by Google to match your recent viewing history and the time you're watching.
Computing News
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Music labels want less free music on Spotify

The major record labels aren't happy unless you're paying for your tunes, and some of them are reportedly pressurizing Spotify to restrict the free, ad-supporting part of its service.
Mobile News
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Android gets a smart new security feature from Google

Certain Android devices are getting a new feature called "on-body detection" — it enables you to set your phone as unlocked while you're carrying it and until you put it down somewhere.
Mobile News
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Facebook is testing out its own Phone app

Looks like news of Facebook's latest app may have sneaked out ahead of time: Phone is a dialler app from the social network that can block numbers and pull up information about incoming calls.
Mobile News
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Amazon wants to use the Prime model on mobile apps

If a new batch of leaked documents are to be believed, Amazon is readying an Unlocked service that gives you unlimited access to a bunch of mobile apps and games for one monthly fee.
Mobile News
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Smartwatches could be more distracting than phones when driving

In many parts of the world there are laws regarding the use of smartphones while driving — but what about the new wave of smartwatches? A new study suggests they could be even more dangerous.
Wearables News
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Apple Watch event causes a spike in pre-orders… for the Pebble Time

You might think the arrival of the Apple Watch is bad news for the plucky independent Pebble — but it looks like interest in Apple's wearable has actually boosted Pebble Kickstarter sales.
Wearables News
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The self-driving car heading on a 3,500-mile coast-to-coast trip

Delphi Automotive is launching one of the most ambitious autonomous car road trips we've seen yet: A coast-to-coast drive from San Francisco to New York, using a specially adapted Audi Q5.
Emerging Tech News
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New research reveals why video games scroll from left to right

From Sonic the Hedgehog to Alto's Adventure, just about every side-scrolling game in existence advances in the same direction — and a study from Lancaster University may help to explain why.
Gaming News
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