Tech Talk
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Tech Talk: 04/04
Cell phone cameras are getting a lot better, even as cameras get thinner. ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has Tech Talk.))
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Tech Talk: 04/03
Zynga is rolling the dice on a new venture to use its technology for online casino games in the UK. Could it ever fly here? ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has Tech Talk.))
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Tech Talk: 04/02
What's a four-letter word for a device that streams Internet video to your TV set, but now also lets you search across channels? ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has Tech Talk.))
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Tech Talk: 04/01/13
Amazon announced last week that it had acquired Goodreads.com, a social networking site for book readers. Tech Talk spoke to one user who loves the fact that people on Goodreads don't have an "ax to grind," but some users have expressed concern that Amazon might use it for its own agenda.
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Tech Talk: 03/29
Google and eBay are both experimenting with online ordering systems with same day delivery but -- so far -- they're only available to a select few. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk.
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Tech Talk: 03/28
Tech Talk is flipping for the newest version of Flipboard, a popular free iPad, iPhone and Android app that lets now lets you create your own magazines with content you select to read or share with others. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 03/27
CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk.
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Tech Talk: 03/26
If you're looking for a clue on what Apple may create next, look to existing products from other companies. Apple innovates but, based on its history, it doesn't create new product categories. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk.
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Tech Talk: 03/25
Some people -- including the outgoing chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, are questioning the FAA rules that prohibit use of electronic devices during the first few and last minutes of flight. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 03/22/13
Have you ever dropped and damaged your smartphone? Help could be on the way. Apple has filed a patent application for technology that would sense when a phone or other device is falling and employ thrusters, lift foils or other mechanisms to soften the fall. ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has Tech Talk.))
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Tech Talk: 03/21
Twitter is seven years old today and TECH TALK has a birthday greeting which, of course, is less than 140 characters. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/20
A growing number of people are living in what Nielsen calls "zero TV households," but zero TV doesn't mean zero video. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/19
The new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone goes on sale soon. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/18
Samsung introduced its new Galaxy S4 Smartphone last week at a glitzy press conference at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/15
Netflix will soon allow users to connect their Facebook accounts to the popular video service so their friends can see what they're watching. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/14
A new survey from the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 1-in-4 teens mostly use a cell phone to access the internet. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/13
If you've ever had a drink or two and wondered if you're "over the limit," you'll soon by able to find out using your smart phone along with a $20 device and app called Breathometer that turns your phone into a breathalyzer. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/12
CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid's niece lost her iPhone but thanks to Apple's iCloud, Google Maps and a little help from her uncle, she and the iPhone are together again. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/11
Google Glass -- eye glasses that record what you're looking at and display the web, maps and other content aren't even available yet but an establishment that calls itself "Seattle's best dive bar and diner" has already banned them. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/08
Facebook is getting a facelift with a new news feed. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/07
The European Union hit Microsoft with a 723 million dollar fine for failing to adhere to an agreement to give users a choice of internet browsers on some Windows 7 PCs. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/06
On its official blog, Google disclosed that the FBI is seeking identifying information about some of its users. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/05
Samsung, according to the New York Times, may include an eye tracking feature as part of the Galaxy S4 smart phone that it's expected to unveil on March 14th. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/04
April 15th is rapidly approaching but TECH TALK has some tips to make tax time less taxing. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 03/01
About a week ago Sony announced its new PlayStation 4 that will be available for the holidays at as an yet undisclosed price. The new gaming console has a lot of great technology but there are some privacy concerns too. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/28
The House of Representatives took time from its sequestration debate to pass a bipartisan resolution in support of a contest that would encourage students to develop mobile and computer apps. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/27
The big RSA cyber security conference is underway in San Francisco. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/26
Beginning in June, Yahoo employees can no longer work from home and some employees are upset by the edict. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/25
More than 110-thousand people have signed at petition at Whitehouse.gov, asking the President to use his influence to get the Librarian of Congress to rescind a decision that makes it illegal to unlock a cell phone without a carrier's permission. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/22
Google is out with its own high-end Chrome Book for "power users who live in the cloud" and want a slick computer to access apps within their browsers. ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has Tech Talk.))
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Tech Talk: 02/21
Sony yesterday unveiled its new PlayStation 4 game console to be available around the holidays. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/20
Tuesday was a big few days for hacks. Burger King and Jeep had their Twitter accounts hijacked, Apple said that some of its employees machines had been compromised and a new report linked attacks on U.S. companies and government agencies to a military facility in China. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/19
Google is under pressure from European regulators because of is policy of combining user data from all of its products and services. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/18
Looking for satisfy your craving for Girl Scout Cookies and support the Girl Scout program? If so, download the iPhone or Android Cookie Finder app. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/15
GPS navigation systems may seem accurate, but they're typically off by about 50 feet. CNET News is reporting on new GPS technology that can pinpoint a far more precise location. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/14
At his State of the Union address, President Obama said that he had signed an executive order calling for information sharing and coordination to beef up cybersecurity. But, as with most things in Washington, there are political issues to be hammered out in terms of whether it goes far enough and whether a congressional security bill might violate personal privacy. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/13
Cupid has gone high-tech with websites, smart phone apps and other cybertools to help you find that perfect match -- perhaps one who shares your politics or dietary preferences. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/12
The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and others are speculating that Apple might be working on an iWatch that would make Dick Tracy proud. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/08
TECH TALK is in Victoria, British Columbia for the 14th Annual Privacy and Security Conference. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/07
A survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that more than 60% of American adults have taken an extended break from Facebook. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/06
TECH TALK got to test the new Microsoft Surface Pro, which is both a tablet and a laptop but with some compromises. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/05
A new study find that only 12% of American consumers have used a mobile payment service like Google Wallet or Square Wallet but the rate is far higher in Africa. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/04
Tuesday February 5th is Safer Internet Day, which is recognized a bit in the U.S,. but mostly in Europe and the United Kingdom. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 02/01
Want to speed up your PC? Consider changing your hard drive for a solid state drive. TECH TALK has the info. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/31
It's official. The company formerly known as Research in Motion changed its name to Blackberry as it announced two new Blackberries and a new operating system. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/30
The IRS is open for business and now accepting 2012 tax returns. This year consumers can file on paper, on-line, via computer or via tablet or smartphone. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/29
There's been a lot of talk about how candidate Barack Obama used social media to help to power his successful campaigns in both 2008 and 2012 but Republicans are also on-board. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/28/13
Vine is a new iPhone app from Twitter that lets users take up to 6 seconds worth of video that you can send out via Twitter. A lot of people are using it and Tech Talk likes it, but isn't sure if it's a keeper or a fad. ((Self-ID.))
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Tech Talk: 01/25
Facebook engineers are working on "social reporting tools" to help users to resolve problems among themselves and have found that old fashioned conversations seem to work. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/24
Apple released its quarterly earnings on Wednesday. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/23
Microsoft will soon ship its own Windows 8 tablet that runs regular Windows programs and there are reports that it may invest in Dell Computing. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/22
Samsung and Apple are dominating the smart phone market with Samsung pulling ahead of Apple. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/21
Although people can can get some great pictures from a smartphone, the lenses aren't nearly as good or versatile as what you'll find on dedicated digital cameras. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/18
There's been a lot of talk about Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o's fake on-line relationship with a woman who didn't actually exist. There's even a word for it: "catfishing". The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/17
TECH TALK got some hands-on time to review Facebook's new search tool. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/16
Facebook announced what it's calling "graph search" that allows users to search for just about anything their friends or friends of friends have posted, subject to the posts' privacy settings. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/15
A division of the Department of Homeland Security has issued an alert about a vulnerability in Oracle's Java software that's on most computers. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/14
At the Consumer Electronics Show, TECH TALK checked out Tractive, a pet tracking device. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/11
The big news at CES was ultra-high definition TVs but some of the littler products may be a lot more useful. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/10
While at the Consumer Electronics Show, TECH TALK discovered an electronic fork that can help you to eat slower. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/09
When it comes to processors for mobile devices, Intel is way behind rival Qualcomm, which is why it's at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to promote its newest chips for cell phones and tablets. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/08
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Sony and other TV-makers are showing off ultra high-definition "4K" TV sets that have four times as much resolution as today's high-end 1080p sets. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/04
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that it had closed its investigation of Google and reached a settlement which did not find Google guilty of search bias. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/02
A good resolution for 2013 is to backup all your data. And, thanks to cloud storage systems, that's now easier than ever. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 01/01
Even basic digital cameras have lots of settings that many people ignore but, with some help from CNET's Senior Editor for Digital Imaging, Lori Grunin, TECH TALK has some advice on how using those settings can improve your pictures. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/31
Michigan is the latest state to ban employers and colleges from demanding access to your Facebook account but, says TECH TALK, that still doesn't mean it's safe to post those embarrassing pictures. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/28
TECH TALK takes a look back at 2012. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/27
Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, posted a family picture to "friends only," but someone wound up distributing it on Twitter. Are Facebook's privacy settings are too complicated even for the founder's sister? The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/26
Returning holiday gifts purchased on-line shouldn't be too difficult in most cases. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/25
Several years ago there was a lot of talk about computer ergonomics but these days many people are using laptops from beds and couches. TECH TALK thinks its time for a lesson on laptop ergonomics. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/24
Even though it's the day before Christmas, it's not too late to give a virtual gift. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/21
A company in Silicon Valley is making ingestible chips that can track whether your medicine is doing its job. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/20
Will Apple ever offer a TV set? Some analysts think so and some even think they know what it will cost and what features it will offer. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/19
People worry a lot about on-line privacy but there are things we can do to protect ourselves. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/18
There is a lot of internet chatter about a Mayan prophecy that the world is coming to an end but a NASA scientists says that the Mayan's never predicted that and that they're very sure that we're not about to collide with another planet. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/17
A lot of people are doing electronic shopping and banking this time a year but, says TECH TALK, it's best to avoid doing so from pubic WiFi networks. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/14
Facebook has tweaked its privacy controls and, this time, made them a bit simpler. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/13
TECH TALK has had a chance to try out Google's new iPhone Mapping App and shares some first impressions. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/12
Amazon.com has been awarded a patent for using airbags and jets of air to protect phones and other handheld gadgets in the event they're dropped. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/11
The Federal Trade Commission is out with its second report of the year on how apps aimed at kids fail to disclose privacy policies to parents. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/10
Square, a leader in mobile payments, is starting a gift card program that will allow your recipient to store their gift card electronically to be used at more than 250-thousand merchants in the U.S. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/07
On NBC News "Today Show", Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company will soon make one Macintosh model in the U.S. Might Apple employ robots to do much of the work? The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/06
Amazon has announced a plan to give children unlimited access to age-appropriate books, movies, games and apps for families that own Kindle Fire tablets. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/05
A new book called "The Human Face of Big Data" is a big book big data which, as co-author Rick Smolans tells TECH TALK, is not always a bad thing. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/04
Text messaging turned twenty yesterday (Monday) but now a group of law enforcement agencies want the government to require cell phone companies to store messages for two years to aid in investigations. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 12/03
The UN World Conference on International Telecommunications is getting underway this week in Dubai. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/30
Syria has cut off internet and cell phone access in the midst of increased strife but people are finding ways around it. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/29
Microsoft is launching an ad campaign claiming that Google's shopping search results are based on payments from merchants rather than relevance and warns consumers "don't get Scroogled." The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/28
German legislators are debating a law that would require Google to pay publishers to link to their content and Google is fighting back. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/27
A hoax circulating on Facebook is resulting in people posting notices asserting that they own the copyright on their content. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/26
The on-line shopping season is getting off to a record start, as is the use of mobile devices to shop on-line. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/23
Your cell phone camera is fine for snapshots but for great holiday pictures or video you'll need a stand alone camera. TECH TALK and CNET have some suggestions. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/22
Even if it's not a gift, the holiday season is a great time to consider a new high-definition TV. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/21
Intel's CEO has resigned and it's up to his successor to figure out a way to better compete in the growing tablet and smartphone markets. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/20
Tech Talk did a little pre-Thanksgiving online shopping and discovered that e-tailers are getting the jump on Black Friday
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Tech Talk: 11/19
This year's Macy's Parade will not only be televised but featured in apps and social media. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/16
TECH TALK is at the Family On-line Safety Institute, where some research debunked some popular myths about cyberbullying. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/15
Facebook is launching a job placement application that already has 1-point-7 million listings. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/14
The Associated Press is reporting that former CIA director David Petraeus and his former mistress Paula Broadwell used an e-mail technique called "drafting" in an attempt to keep their messages private. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/13
A new type of malicious software called "ransomeware" demands that you pay a fine to unlock your computer. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/12
Apple and Android phone maker HTC have settled their lawsuits over intelectual property. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/09
Microsoft may be readying its Microsoft Office app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/08
Microsoft is killing off its Windows Live Messenger. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/07
Verizon Wireless is shutting down its app store for Android and Blackberry phones in recognition that the application world has changed. Gone are the days when carriers control what runs on their networks and that, says TECH TALK, is good for consumers. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/06
TECH TALK is in Baku, Azerbaijan, where delegates from around the world are gathered at the Internet Governance Forum to discuss global Internet policy issues. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/05
The professional network Linked-In is reporting record revenues and close to 200 million members. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 11/02
At about the same time Apple releases its new iPad mini, Google is coming out with the Nexus 10, which is about the same size as Apple's full-sized iPad. The Google device is cheaper and arguably better hardware but Apple has a lot more software for its devices. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/31
The Federal Communications Commission is warning people in Sandy's path that cellular service could be down and could get worse before it gets better. But sometimes text messages can get through when calls can't. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/30
Hurricane Sandy forced Google to cancel a planned New York news conference so it announced a new cell phone and a pair of tablets via its blog post. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/29
TECH TALK has advice on how to maintain communications even if Sandy -- or some other disaster -- knocks out your power. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/25
Tech Talk is at the Data Privacy Commissioner's Conference in Punta Del Este, Uruguay were government officials from throughout the world are looking at a variety of privacy issues including the use and misuse of face recognition techonlogy. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/24
Apple has finally announced its iPad mini with 35% more screen real estate than 7-inch Android tablets and a premium price tag. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/23
Tech Talk is in Puente Del Este, Uruguay where government official from around the world and corporate executives are gathered for the International Data Privacy Commissioner's Conference. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/22
CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/19
There's plenty of news on the tablet front including a likely new iPad, new Windows 8 tablets, a new Android tablet and some legal relief for Samsung. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/18
Microsoft will release its long awaited Windows 8 operating system on October 26th. Tech Talk has tried it out and likes it on tablets but is not so sure when it comes to laptops and desktop PCs. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/17
CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/16
Bookshare.org provides free eBooks and audiobooks to people with severe reading disabilities. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/15
CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/15
CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 10/12
There are lots of apps that can find a lost smartphone but most won't work if the battery is dead. But a new app locates your phone just before its battery dies and sends you the location. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/11
TECH TALK has some advice and some precautions about social discovery services and websites. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/10
Slingmedia has released two new high definition Slinboxes that let you watch video from your home digital video recorder anywhere you have internet access. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/09
CBS News partner CNET News is reporting that Google and Samsung are collaborating on a high-end tablet which, says Tech Talk, could further erode Apple's dominance in the tablet market. (SELF-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/08
Tech Talk looks at 3D printers and printing services that let you "print" 3D objects out of plastic or even metal. (SELF ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/05
Facebook has reached a billion active users. It's clearly successful when it comes to reach, but what will it take to make it grow even more and become financially successful? The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/04
The Federal Trade Commission has come down on scam artists who call people on the phone to claim that their computers are infected with a virus. For a fee, these scammers promise to clean your PC, but sometimes they wind up actually installing malicious software. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 10/03
The Apple iPad is popular among children, but there is no way to filter out pornography sites with its built-in Safari browser. Now there's an alternative browser that gives kids access to the web, minus the porn. ((CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has Tech Talk.))
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Tech Talk: 10/02
A new report shows that nearly a quarter of U.S. adults have a tablet device. Just over half own an Apple iPad but Apple's share is shrinking while Android tablets -- especially the Amazon Kindle Fire -- are increasing their share. ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has Tech Talk.))
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Tech Talk: 09/27
Facebook is now integrated with Dropbox so members can share files with a group. Tech Talk explains how it works. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 09/26
California joined Nevada in legalizing driverless cars like the ones that Google is helping to develop. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has today's Tech Talk. (self id)
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Tech Talk: 09/25
There's a rumor that Facebook has been exposing private messages to the public, but Facebook said those were always public wall posts. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/24
The iPhone 5 is finally here and after playing with the new phone, TECH TALK agrees that it's very nice if only incrementally better than previous models. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/21
The Apple iPhone is finally here. While it's a great cell phone, CBS News and CNET Technology Consultant Larry Magid says it's not revolutionary:
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Tech Talk: 09/20
Apple's iOS 6 operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPad Touch is available for free download and it now comes with a new Apple navigation program. Tech Talk did a test drive around Silicon Valley and found it easy to use.
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Tech Talk: 09/19
Tech Talk gets its hands on the new Kindle Fire HD, the new 7-inch tablet from Amazon. CBS News and CNET Technology Consultant Larry Magid explains:
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Tech Talk: 09/18
In today's Tech Talk, CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid takes a look at Microsoft's new operating system for PCs and tablets:
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Tech Talk: 09/14
Apple's new iPhone 5 is indeed impressive but, in an "apples to apples" comparison with a popular Samsung phone, TECH TALK noticed that Apple is playing catch-up. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/13
Apple's new iPhone 5 is indeed impressive but, in an "apples to apples" comparison with a popular Samsung phone, Tech Talk noticed that Apple is playing catch up.
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Tech Talk: 09/12
When web-hosting service GoDaddy.com went off-line Monday, many people assumed that it was a hack attack but, as it turned out, it was an internal network problem. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/11
TECH TALK is in New York City at the Showstoppers Digital Holiday event where companies are showing off their holiday offerings to the media. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/10
Instragram is a popular smartphone app for posting pictures and comments and parents need to know that it's catching on with teens and pre-teens. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/07
Amazon.com held a news conference yesterday at the Santa Monica, California airport to announce some new Kindle devices including e-reader with a backlight and three new Kindle Fire tablets. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/06
When it comes to smartphones, Microsoft and Nokia are pretty much also-rans in the U.S. market but they're both trying to make a come back. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/05
For weeks now that tech press has been speculating that Apple would announce a new iPhone on September 12th. And now it's official. While Apple hasn't confirmed what it's announcing, it has scheduled a press conference that day. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/04
Back to School used to mean #2 pencils and a fresh new notebook. Now students are shopping for notebook PCs and tablets. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 09/03
A week after a jury in San Jose, Calif ruled that Samsung violated Apple's patents on Android devices, a court in Japan ruled in favor of Samsung. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/31
Just when you thought your high definition TV was as good as it gets, Sony is at the IFA tech trade show in Berlin showing off a set with 4 times the resolution of today's high-end sets. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/29
Tech Talk is in Berlin where IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics and home appliance trade show, gets underway this week. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/28
There was a time when it cost a fortune to call the U.S. from Europe but now you can do it for free. As TECH TALK reports from Sweden, you're able to call home without paying a single Krona ---that's about 15 cents.
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Tech Talk: 08/27
On Friday, a jury in San Jose awarded Apple more than a billion dollars from Samsung, which was found to have violated several of Apple's patents for smartphones and tablets. But the real issue here is what will happen to Samsung's products and the products of other companies that make products based on Google's Android operating system. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/24
Typing on the iPad's virtual keyboard may be okay for some, but touch typists often prefer physical keyboards. Fortunately there are some for the iPad and new tablets that come with keyboards. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/23
While AT and T and Verizon are moving away from unlimited data plans, T-Mobile is taking advantage of a market opportunity. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/22
There are rumors flying around that Apple will soon announce a small version of the iPad and Tech Talk hopes they're true. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/21
Facebook users can now declare to the world that they're expecting a baby. But should you? The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/20
A vulnerability in iPhone's iOS operating system makes it possible for someone to "spoof" the number a text appears to come from which could be a problem. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/17
Just in time for the new school year, a free service that helps teachers to reinforce positive student behavior. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/16
A new service called App.net is encouraging developers to create Twitter-like social networking services. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/15
Apple is likely to announce a new iPhone next month but lots of would-be buyers are locked into a contract on their old iPhone. CNET's Maggie Reardon tells TECH TALK about how to sell yours for more than you might think. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/14
Google is acquiring Frommer's -- one of the leading publishers of travel information. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/13
A new guide helps parents to make sure that their kids are safe and responsible with their use of smartphones. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/10
The Federal Trade Commission has slapped Google with a huge million fine. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/09
Cash and even plastic are just beginning to give way towards electronic payments and that process just got a jolt of caffeine thanks to Starbucks. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/08
The next version of Apple's iOS operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch won't have a YouTube App or an App for Google Maps. But don't worry. You'll still be able to watch YouTube and Apple will have its own mapping app. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/07
Today, TECH TALK takes a look at a tool that parents can use to protect kids from on-line porn, whether on PCs, tablets or other network devices. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/06
When it comes to LCD TVs, you don't necessarily always get what you pay for. There are cheap sets that deliver great pictures. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/03
Today, TECH TALK takes a look at cloud storage that lets you back up and synchronize computers and mobile devices. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/02
The Federal Trade Commission is revising rules on how web sites and service collect data about children. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 08/01
Microsoft is in the process of killing its Hotmail web-based service and replacing it with Outlook.com. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/31
Apple and Samsung are facing each other in Federal court in a law suit where Apple claims that Samsung stole its designs for the iPhone and iPad. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/30
Loosing your smart phone means more than just having to get a new one. You also need to retrieve your data and make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. TECH TALK tells how. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/27
A Twitter outage yesterday kept many people from getting their updates. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/26
Apple has uncaged Mountain Lion, its new Macintosh operating system which encourages Mac users to buy more Apple products. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/25
Even though the company still makes plenty of money on strong sales, Apple's latest earnings report was below expectations. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/24
Reports about a new power and data connector wouldn't normally make the news but if Apple -- as reported -- winds up changing its iPhone/iPad/iPod connector, it could affect the ability to use some of the many accessories for the wildly popular devices. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/23
Amazon signed a deal with Warner Brothers to add The West Wing and Fringe to its growing list of TV shows and movies that members who pay 79 dollars a year can stream for no additional charge. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/20
California education officials are delaying the release of their STAR standardized test scores because images of questions were found on Facebook and other sites. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/19
YouTube has new technology that allows users to blur faces before they upload videos. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/18
Facebook's social reporting encourages users to work things out for themselves. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/17
At a press conference in San Francisco yesterday (Monday), Microsoft took the wraps off the next version of Microsoft Office. The future of the new software is very cloudy but that may be a good thing because it stores data on Microsoft's cloud servers. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/16
Pocket and Instapaper are two bookmarking tools that let you save what you're looking at on-line to read later on the web or a mobile device. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/13
PC sales continue to show little or no growth. Could it be that consumers are happy with the PCs they already own and -- if they have money to spend -- are more likely to get a tablet? The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/12
A new study shows that most teens are on Facebook and nearly 8 in 10 have cell phones. Teens still mostly use computers to access the internet but they're texting more than ever. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/11
Lady Gaga has launched her own social networking site called LittleMonsters.com after the affectionate name she calls her many young fans. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/10
There was a lot of concern about being not being able to access the internet starting Monday morning because of the DNSChanger malware but it turned out to impact very few people. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/09
A couple of reports show that the U.S. and Brazil are very popular sources of Tweets but that Twitter use is surprisingly high in countries outside of North America and Europe. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/06
About 60-thousand computers in the U.S. are infected with malware and if they're not fixed by early Monday morning, they will no longer have internet access. TECH TALK has the fix. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/05
Netflix announced that its subscribers watched more than a billion hours of on-line video last month. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/04
A new USB standard called USB 3.0 is supposed to be 10 times faster than its predecessor. To find out if that is true, TECH TALK put a USB 3.0 hard drive to the test. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/03
As Americans celebrate Independence Day and our Declaration of Independence, some groups and individuals are promoting the Declaration of Internet Freedom. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 07/02
Many people are upset that Facebook has changed the email address it displays from your regular email to your user name at Facebook.com, but don't worry. TECH TALK explains how to change it back. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/29
The new Google Nexus 7 is one of several 7-inch tablets that are smaller and lighter than Apple's iPad. After testing several, TECH TALK thinks that smaller is sometimes better. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/28
Google is unveiling the new Nexus 7 tablet. Tech Talk was there and got a first look.
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Tech Talk: 06/27
Zynga, the company behind Farmville and other popular games people play on Facebook and mobile devices is upping its own game. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/26
TECH TALK is trying out PogoPlug - a "personal cloud" that uses your own hard disk to store data that you can access from anywhere. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/25
TECH TALK tried out a the Jitterbug cell phone, aimed at senior citizens. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/22
Kickstarter.com has helped thousands to raise money for new projects but the money doesn't flow until funding goals have been met. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/21
Two days after announcing its Surface tablet, Microsoft is introducing a new Windows phone operating system that includes speech recognition to compete with Apple's Siri. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/20
Microsoft finally took the wraps off its Surface tablet which will compete directly with Apple's iPad. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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Tech Talk: 06/19
Yelp and other on-line review services can be great but don't take them as gospel. You need to consider how many reviews there are and look for biases. The story is today's TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID)
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