All Stories from June 11, 2016 (Change date)
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Author appearances: Frank Thomas, Bobby Brown sign books at Naperville's Anderson'sJun 14, 2016 6:04 am - • Meet author Elisha Cooper as he signs copies of his book "Falling: A Daughter, a Father, and a Journey Back" at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. ...
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Why Twitter gave a woman's home address to her cyberstalkersJun 12, 2016 7:54 am - This story begins with a woman named Renee, but we aren't using Renee's last name at her request. That's because Renee is the victim of cyberstalkers - and, thanks to Tw...
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Why smart homes are still so dumbJun 13, 2016 6:11 am - Tony Faddell's recent decision to step down from the helm of Nest came as a surprise but not a big one. The problems specific to the smart appliance company - which is o...
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No, Facebook doesn't eavesdrop on your phone - but it does spy on youJun 12, 2016 7:54 am - Kelli Burns may go down in history - or at least in Google search - as the professor who claimed, definitively, that Facebook "eavesdrops" on its mobile users. Her comme...
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Mosquito-catching air purifier causing a buzzJun 12, 2016 7:54 am - OSAKA, Japan - An air purifier that filters out not only airborne pollutants, but also mosquitoes was released by Sharp and has been selling exceptionally well. Although...
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Google's computers are creating songs. Making music may never be the same.Jun 12, 2016 7:54 am - Google has launched a project to use artificial intelligence to create compelling art and music, offering a reminder of how technology is rapidly changing what it means ...
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Traffic-weary homeowners and Waze are at war, againJun 12, 2016 7:54 am - When the traffic on Timothy Connor's quiet Maryland street suddenly jumped by several hundred cars an hour, he knew who was partly to blame: the disembodied female voice...
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App reviews: Mekorama, JuneJun 14, 2016 6:04 am - Mekorama Mekorama is a worthy addition to the puzzle-game genre, with pretty mechanical puzzles and an adorable robot that players are charged with getting from Poi...
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Gaming's E3 loses luster as developers go direct to fansJun 13, 2016 7:39 am - When the Electronic Entertainment Expo kicks off Tuesday in Los Angeles, one of the largest companies in the video game industry won't be there, at least not on the show...
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Is baby bottle size a risk factor for obesity?Jun 13, 2016 7:41 am - Could the size of the bottle you use to feed your baby contribute to obesity? A new study shows that using a large formula bottle in early infancy contributed to greater...