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Pro-skier Elyse Saugstad had to react quickly when she found herself caught in an avalanche at the weekend. She was saved by activating her special airbag backpack which helped to keep her close to the surface of the tumbling snow. Unfortunately her three friends were not so lucky.More >>

A Florida man got the shock of his life on Wednesday when an electronic cigarette he was using exploded in his mouth.More >>

Algorithm-based online dating sites are a dime a dozen, and several new apps are trying to inject a little more personality into the system.More >>

A new research study observes the use of "scientific" research in order to give weight to online dating services that offer to find the perfect soulmate for users.More >>

The epic battle between bird and pig will spill over to Facebook on February 14. You have been warned.More >>

Megaupload's closure has unveiled a valuable lesson: Very few cloud storage services guarantee that your data will remain safe and accessible. And if it doesn't, the loss is your fault, not theirs.More >>

The Internet now has 555 million Websites, up from just 255 million at the end of 2010.More >>

More than 7,000 sites are going "black" to protest the "Stop Online Piracy Act" (SOPA) and the "PROTECT IP Act" (PIPA). Here's everything you need to know.More >>

Denver Broncos QB pulls of an unexpected win and sets a new record on Twitter at the same time.More >>

Between SOPA, NDAA, telecommunications surveillance, and people's willingness to share endlessly via social networking, will 2012 mark the year consumers irreversibly surrender their privacy and freedoms?More >>

HBO retracts discounts on DVDs and Blu-ray to deepen rivalry with Netflix.More >>

With more and more people hooking up to the Internet, it's never been a better time for online retailers—especially if their customers are wearing beer goggles when they visit.More >>

With millions of holiday shoppers turning to online purchases in order to avoid long lines and heavy traffic at department stores, the extra burden on shipping companies appears to be taking a toll on at least one FedEx driver.More >>

A Swiss slot machine player is about to launch a lawsuit against a casino company after it refused to pay him $57m in winnings, despite the machine signifying that he'd hit the jackpot. Operators of the Austrian casino claimed the win was the result of a "software error."
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Amazon is offering free next-day shipping on thousands of items through Dec. 21. The discount begins Dec. 17 at 12:00am (Pacific time) and ends on Dec. 21, 2011 at 11:59pm (Pacific time).More >>

Consumers would much prefer to receive a tablet than a laptop this Christmas, according to the results of a survey, with Apple's iPad coming top of the wishlist. Of course, what they would like to receive and what they actually end up getting (a pair of socks and a new pair of gloves?) is another matter entirely.More >>

While social networks continue to become more entrenched in many aspects of our lives, a percentage of Australians don't seem to mind checking out wall posts and status updates while spending personal time with their partner.More >>

The best tech gifts and gadgets for under $200 will leave smiles on every face this holiday season, including your own.More >>

The ultimate zombie survival pad comprises 2,000 square feet, nine underground floors, and can be yours for only $1.75 million.More >>

Digital Trends has picked their top choices from among the best digital cameras to hit the store shelves this year.More >>

Whether you're shopping online for a new TV, a pair of winter boots, or a high-quality rain jacket, we've narrowed down our favorite online-only retailers so you can shop with confidence this season.More >>

It's been 11 years in the making, but inventor Raymond Li is finally bringing his JetLev water-powered jetpack to the commercial market. It costs a few bucks though.More >>

We've got all the gear you'll need to get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday, including a great point-and-shoot camera, a monogrammed roasting pan, and a high-tech thermometer.More >>

Japanese engineers have come up with a robotic bear designed to stop people from snoring.More >>

Facebook accounts are being flooded with graphic images of violence thanks to a new spam virus that's currently sweeping across the social network.More >>

There's nothing worse than syncing your iPod to a new computer and losing all of your music. Take these steps to prevent that from happening.
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While employers are looking into the amount of time workers are spending checking social networks, many employees admit to checking Facebook and other social networks during the workday.More >>

Lucy Rogers thought it was going to be just another train ride home from work last Tuesday. She couldn't have been more wrong. Boyfriend Adam King had something special lined up, and a video of the event has quickly become a YouTube hit.More >>

The Reddit.com crew just announced that sign-up for its Secret Santa 2011 game is now live. And this year, they've opened up registration to the general public in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record.More >>

While traveling by train typically requires a vast amount of time to travel between cities, passengers on Amtrak will be able to pass the time with free Wi-Fi access if traveling along the East coast.More >>

Have you ever wanted to re-live the memory of being a kid and playing in a tree house? Well, now you can thanks to design and construction company Blue Forest and its luxury tree houses, perfect for kids and adults.More >>

Flooding in Thailand means the cost of traditional hard drives is likely to increase over the short term, as manufacturers struggle to work around shut-down plants and suppliers.More >>

With the addictive nature of Facebook growing with more personal information being shared on the social network, some women would ditch their partners to peruse the latest batch of status updates rather than spend time in the bedroom.More >>

An inventor from Imola in Italy has created a robot, called Teotronica, that can play the piano faster than any human - although that's probably because it has 19 fingers.More >>

Facebook has been hit with a new lawsuit that claims major violations of privacy through the use of a cookie that allegedly tracked users' activities after they logged out of the social network.More >>

BlackBerry service outages have spread to North America, affecting users in the United States and Canada.More >>

The world's highest webcam has begun operating in the Himalayas, giving an excellent view - when weather permits - of the top of Mount Everest.More >>

Steve Jobs' family released a statement Wednesday evening saying that he had died peacefully, surrounded by his family.More >>

Following the death of Steve Jobs, one time rivals and co-founders of Microsoft, Bill Gates and Paul Allen have issued statements about the Apple co-founder's death.More >>

If you're sold on the iPhone 4S and ready to dump your old iPhone, here are your best bets for getting top dollar while you can.More >>

T-Mobile and Walmart are teaming up for what appears to be a fantastic deal: a no-contract $30 plan that includes unlimited data, text, and 100 minutes of talk.More >>

A comment left on a small social network in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, has resulted in the hideous death of its author at the hands of a merciless drug cartel.More >>

An alleged defect with some of the touch panels for the iPhone 5 may cause delays in delivery of the next-generation Apple handset.More >>

The wait is nearly over: Apple will unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4, according to a new report from AllThingsD.More >>

In the largest discovery of planets in history, astronomers have found 16 new 'super-Earth' planets, one of which has a strong potential to support alien life.More >>

Despite the fact that nobody knows for sure what to expect from the iPhone 5, an "unprecedented" number of consumers say they are "likely" to purchase the next-generation Apple handset, according to a recent survey.More >>

Brewsees Eyewear puts a bottle opener right where you'd least expect it: designed into your sunglasses.More >>

A Northern Ireland man has sued Facebook because his 12-year-old daughter was able to post "sexually explicit" photos to the social networking site. Is Facebook at fault?More >>

Is a space garden the best way to keep astronauts fed on a five-year mission to Mars?More >>

Get ready to be angry all over again, Netflix subscribers. The price hike is effective Sept. 1.More >>

Take your beer into your own hands with this easy and inexpensive home brewing kit.More >>

After a 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattles much of the East Coast, Twitter once again proves itself to be the go-to source for breaking news.More >>

The technological marvel arrives in Hong Kong for its final stretch around the globe.More >>

An AT&T executive has reportedly confirmed a new iPhone will launch in early October - but, of course, as with all iPhone rumors, there's nothing official.More >>

Apple's next iPhone should be arriving sometime soon. Here's everything we can (likely) expect from the fifth-generation handset.More >>

A Texas couple programmed their computer to be their wedding's virtual minister.More >>

A new study shows that kids are already well adapted to multitasking and paying attention to multiple screens at the same time.More >>

The US Treasury officially has less liquidity than Apple Inc.More >>

When it comes to homemade lasers, few can beat the Iron Man-inspired Laser Glove MK III.More >>

Keeping tabs on children is a constant struggle for parents. Many parents are turning to the social media giant to help spy on the daily activities of their kids.More >>

Apple will release a less-expensive iPhone, along with either the iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, by the end of summer, sources say.More >>

Using sonic imaging techniques, researchers have uncovered a land more than a mile beneath the North Atlantic Ocean that they believe had human inhabitants.More >>

Netflix has announced that it will no longer offer a plan that includes both DVD rental and unlimited streaming.More >>

The iPhone 5 is going to be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4, according to several sources. In addition, Apple is prepping 25 million units for 2011.More >>

Amazon, Google, and Apple are all getting into cloud storage and streaming for music, but which service will beat out the competition? We pit Apple iCloud vs. Google Music vs. Amazon Cloud to find out.More >>

Google's new "Me on the Web" tool aims to help users monitor their personal information on the Web - you just have to give Google that information first.More >>

More than 1,000 people showed up for a German girl's 16th birthday on Friday after she inadvertently posted the party as a public event on Facebook.More >>

Astronomers have unveiled a 3-D map of the entire known universe, consisting of some 43,000 galaxies spreading out 380 million light-years.More >>

In a recently screened BBC documentary, UK neuroscientists suggested that the brains of Apple devotees are stimulated by Apple imagery in the same way that the brains of religious people are stimulated by religious imagery.More >>

Sony PlayStation is trying to keep its customers aware of its restoration process and offers a glimpse into returning services.More >>

A Facebook spokesperson confirms that recent anti-Google media pitches from a top PR firm were in fact commissioned by the social media company.More >>

We take a closer look at the best free Internet radio services, including Pandora, Slacker and Last.fm, to what each does best - and which is the right fit for you.More >>

Apple has successfully surpassed Google to become the new superpower of the world's corporate giants, according to the annual Brand Z report.More >>

A new deal between publisher Time Inc. and Apple may signal a change in Cupertino's strict subscription policy.More >>

It remains unknown why Apple is recording and storing iPhone and iPad user location data — but the police seem to be using it to solve crimes.More >>

Following reports of the iPhone location tracking capabilities, a Swedish researcher has found that Android phones are doing the same.More >>

Forget chatting with friends and browsing Google Maps. These 10 innovative, sometimes off-the-wall uses for the iPad turn into everything from a sketchbook to an in-car navigator, restaurant kiosk and doctor's sidekick.More >>

T-Mobile confirms the launch of two new wireless plans which offer unlimited voice, data and text for industry-low prices, the trade off being that those with more than 2GB of data usage in a month will be speed-capped.More >>

A Google AdMob study of tablet usage has found that playing games is more popular than any other activity.More >>

Customer names and email address from some of America's largest companies, like JPMorgan Chase and Kroger, have been compromised by a data security breach at email marketing vendor Epsilon.More >>

Of all the days in the year, Google chooses April 1st to introduce a highly-suspect new service: Gmail Motion Beta.More >>

The New York Times paywall is up and running, but loopholes abound.More >>