Information Technology
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Electronic payments are finally speeding up
Oct 09, 2016 7:19 am - People who need to send cash to friends or relatives to, say, split the monthly bills or pay each other back after a night out, finally have better options. Sure, sendin...
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Facebook driving huge numbers to the polls
Oct 09, 2016 7:18 am - There's been a lot of consternation in recent months about Facebook's impact on politics. If it's not fears of partisan censorship and suppressed trending topics, it's w...
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More people are shopping on phones. Which retailers will reap the benefits?
Oct 09, 2016 7:15 am - When you look at the explosive growth in purchases made on smartphones, you can see why the retail industry sees so much opportunity. This year, for example, mobile sale...
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How many hours of your life have you wasted on work email?
Oct 09, 2016 7:14 am - Email is like the dirty laundry of the Internet. I do not mean that metaphorically. It's this burdensome time-suck that everyone hates but that remains essential to func...
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Analysis: Is Google Home ready for your family?
Oct 08, 2016 7:20 am - Google seems to think we live lonely lives. As it positions its Google Home as a flexible virtual assistant, it doesn't seem to know what to do if a Google home is full ...
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App reviews: Frantic Architect, Loop
Oct 08, 2016 7:20 am - Frantic Architect In the game Frantic Architect, players have the task of building a tower one block at a time. The catch is that you can only build with a well-tim...
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Review: PlayStation VR is living-room ready
Oct 08, 2016 7:19 am - Sony's PlayStation VR sets a new bar for the mass-market appeal of virtual reality. Sure, the headset isn't exactly cool looking, but it's lighter and more attractive th...
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Google has its own phones; now it must fix its retail strategy
Oct 08, 2016 7:18 am - Google unveiled new hardware from smartphones and smart speakers to wireless routers on Tuesday. It was a yearlong odyssey that involved design, supply chain negotiation...
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7 random things you can now buy on Facebook Marketplace
Oct 08, 2016 7:18 am - You already use Facebook to find old friends, connect with co-workers and share pictures of your cat. Now you can also use it to offload your couch or to buy a used trac...
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Introducing Google's Daydream VR headset
Oct 08, 2016 7:17 am - Google's phone-powered virtual reality headset is called the Daydream View and will cost $79. The company introduced the headset Tuesday at a major product keynote speec...