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Apple defended iPod from hackers, iTunes chief says in antitrust trial

In a trial questioning Apple's use of software updates, iTunes chief Eddy Cue says they were necessary because hackers wanted to break apart the company's digital-music ecosystem.

Sony hack leaked 47,000 Social Security numbers, celebrity data

Documents leaked online include the personal information, salaries, and home addresses for employees and freelancers who worked at the studio, a data security analyst finds.

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The HP Envy 23XT Beats Special Edition pairs a loud paint job with louder speakers

Beefy speakers and a bright red paint job ensure that the HP Envy 23XT Beats Special Edition all-in-one PC stands out.
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3D print your own ancient artefacts for a home museum

A selection of museum artefacts, starting from prehistoric times, can now be downloaded as 3D models to print at home.
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High-tech rooftop mirrors bounce sun's heat back into space

Stanford researchers suggest a unique place to store excess heat -- the coldness of outer space -- which could help keep buildings cooler and help save energy.
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Apple working on new "drop system" to save your iPhone

A new patent reveals Apple's plans to prevent your iPhone from falling on its screen. Puported iPad Pro schematics are revealed and Steve Jobs still has his swagger.
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Make your photos more eye-catching with these unique photography apps for Android and iOS.
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