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TechCrunch  less than a day ago:

Xbox One Instant Switching Turns The Console Into A Voice-Powered Set Top Box With Live TV Integration -

Now leading the pack in gaming consoles, Microsoft's future growth lies outside the gaming sphere. We'll surely see tons of games at E3 in a few weeks, but at the big reveal of the Xbox One, the company chose to focus on non-gaming features, such as media streaming and Skype conversations.
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CrunchGear  less than a day ago:

Xbox One Instant Switching Turns The Console Into A Voice-Powered Set Top Box With Live TV Integration -

Now leading the pack in gaming consoles, Microsoft's future growth lies outside the gaming sphere. We'll surely see tons of games at E3 in a few weeks, but at the big reveal of the Xbox One, the company chose to focus on non-gaming features, such as media streaming and Skype conversations.
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Mashable  5 days ago:

7 Google Talk Alternatives -

It's hard to believe how long we've been instant messaging. The formerly ubiquitous AIM launched in 1997, and you've probably used a handful of services since registering your first screen name

For many of us, Google Talk, more affectionately known as "Gchat" has become the standard — especially if both your work and personal email accounts are on Gmail.
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Mashable  6 days ago:

Viral Celebrity Kai the Hitchhiker Wanted for Murder -

Kai the hitchhiker, who captivated the Internet in February with an act of heroism and a contagiously entertaining local TV interview, is reportedly now a murder suspect in New Jersey

Union County law enforcement has issued an arrest warrant for him for the murder of Joseph Galfy, Jr.
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AllFacebook  May 15 13 :

STUDY: Shipping Issues Plague Flash Sales On Facebook -

Ecommerce sites that run flash sales on Facebook must still deal with offline logistical issues, such as shipping, which accounted for 49 percent of negative comments in a study of 2,776 conversations on the social networks between customers and flash-sale sites conducted by fulfillment and logistics solutions provider Dotcom Distribution.
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Engadget  May 09 13 :

Facebook Home's immediate future: buddy lists, an app dock, folders and more -

Facebook Home and the First phone to ship with it on board were revealed just over a month ago, and in the time since, the Home team has been hard at work improving the platform.
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Mashable  May 09 13 :

Powerful Video Asks When You Chose to Be Straight -

For years, gay people have been asked when they realized their sexual orientation.
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New Interface for Gmail Chat History -

Google tests a new interface for the chat logs saved in Gmail. The new interface shows profile images and hides the regular buttons and menus that are displayed for almost all messages and conversations.
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DotGizmo  May 03 13 :

Mitsubishi Works On Wireless Remote Charging For Electric Vehicles -

When it comes to a fully electric vehicle, it is without a doubt that its power reserves would carry the greatest interest among potential customers – will it be able to last long on the road? After all, charging stations for electric vehicles are not exactly commonplace at this point in time, but that does not mean they are non-existent.
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FierceWireless  Apr 30 13 :

Kik Messenger moves from messaging to monetization -

Kik Interactive burst onto the over-the-top messaging market in late 2010 with its Kik Messenger app, which supports chat-based conversations across platforms including Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS and Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android and lets users sign in with their Kik username, not their phone number, to guarantee control over their privacy.
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TechDirt  Apr 29 13 :

DOJ Wants To Be Able To Fine Tech Companies Who Don't Let It Wiretap Your Communications -

We've talked a lot about how the Justice Department (DOJ), mainly via the FBI, has been pushing for years to change the laws in order to require tech companies to build wiretapping backdoors into any and every form of communication online.
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JobServe IT  Apr 29 13 :

(Finance) Customer Adviser -

Rate: 25k Annual £Competitive + cash and benefits package GBP   Location: Middlesex   A warm welcome In every one of our branches, helpful banking always begins with a good conversation.
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The iPhone Blog  Apr 17 13 :

Forums: iOS 7 features, larger screened iPhone, iMessage issues, iPhone 5S release date -

Interested in iPhone, iPad, or Apple and looking to have some great conversations? Got a burning question or frustrating problem you just want help fixing? Already an expert and eager to share your knowledge? Well, all that and more is just waiting for you in the iMore forums.
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GottaBeMobile.com  Apr 16 13 :

Facebook 6.0 Brings Chat Heads To iPhone and iPad -

Facebook 6.0 Brings Chat Heads To iPhone and iPad is a post by Shawn Ingram from Gotta Be Mobile.
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TUAW  Apr 12 13 :

AppGratis CEO: 'Apple has not returned any of our calls' -

There's yet another update in the AppGratis saga. Earlier this week, the app-discovery and deals app was yanked from the App Store for violations of Apple's iOS developer guidelines.
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Mashable  Apr 08 13 :

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's 'Accidental Racist' Song Causes Online Backlash -

A controversial new song from country singer Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J has been causing a knee-jerk reaction online just hours after it was released

In an attempt to address complicated issues surrounding racism of the past and today, the two artists have partnered up for a new song called "Accidental Racist.
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Econsultancy blog  Apr 04 13 :

29 useful Twitter tips for beginners -

I blogged a while back offering five simple suggestions to optimise Tweets. As it went down well I thought it worthwhile expanding on this and giving my insight on growing a follower base and increasing engagement.
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Advertising Age  Apr 04 13 :

Classic Roger Ebert Outtakes, Reviews and Slams -

When Roger Ebert died Thursday after a long struggle with cancer, tributes and obituaries quickly recalled his personality, perception and and sense of humor (he once won The New Yorker's Cartoon Caption Contest).
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Search Engine Journal  Apr 03 13 :

What Could Facebook Hashtag Adoption Mean for the Social Giant? -

The hashtag, which has long been ubiquitous with Twitter as a way to group tweets into specific conversations, and has also been employed by Google+ and, the now Facebook-owned, Instagram.
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CrunchGear  Apr 02 13 :

Aereo CEO Explains How Recent Court Win Further Validates Partnership Opportunities -

Aereo has been making waves of late, winning an important court decision yesterday in its massive legal battle with network broadcasters over the legality of Aereo’s live streaming/DVR system that brings HD video content to any of your devices for a pay-as-you-go option or monthly subscription cost.
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