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6 Ways to Avoid Crazy Data Charges Abroad
7:08:08 AMJess Fee
Push notifications, automatic updates and roaming charges can create costly data overages that break the bank. But you can devise ways to minimize the cost. Since summer tends to bring out the explorer in all of us, we've compiled a list of ways to eliminate roaming charges and minimize your data usage while traveling abroad. SEE ALSO: 25 Twitter Accounts to Make You Laugh 1.

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Do Consumers Believe in Advertising?
5:51:43 AMTaylor Casti
Don't let Don Draper fool you. Advertising is not as simple as a catchy slogan or clever pitch. As industries shift away from print advertising toward the changing digital frontier, brands need to know which audiences will be most receptive to certain methods. SEE ALSO: Is Native Advertising Just Another Term for 'Good Advertising?' Advertising can be one of the biggest challenges a brand faces.

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Aquatic Drone Takes Photos and Videos Underwater
2:47:30 AMAnita Li
While their natural environment may be the sky, drones are now entering wetter territory. Ziphius is an app-controlled aquatic drone that responds to smartphone or tablet commands in real-time, according to its Kickstarter page. The drone's first incarnation will come with a remote-control app that enables users to steer it, and to take photos or videos of their underwater activities.

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Handheld Device Links Paramedics With Live Translators
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 11:59 PMPSFK
Inspired by inventor Charles Howerton's difficulties in communicating with his Spanish-speaking staff, RTT Mobile's ELSA unit is now helping law enforcement, EMTs and other first responders communicate clearly, effectively and efficiently with non-native English speakers.

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This Bluetooth Keyboard Puts the Office in Your Pocket
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:44 PMSean Fitz-Gerald
The more wireless our world gets, the more connected we seem to become. One Kickstarter product, which has made a lot of noise not even one week into its campaign, is exploiting this paradox, putting you "one fold away from work." The portable keyboard called myType is spearheaded by keyboard evangelist and MIT graduate Brunn W. Roysden.

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Windows 8 Surpasses Vista in Popularity
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 6:49 PMSamantha Murphy
In what's good news for Microsoft, Windows 8 has become a more popular operating system than its much criticized Vista platform.

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FitBit Flex Is All You Want in a Fitness Tracker
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 6:22 PMSamantha Murphy
The FitBit Flex is taking on the wearable tech market -- and it's one of the most impressive options we've seen so far.

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The Meteoric Rise of Cellphones in 1 Chart
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:09 PMQuartz
According to a new report released by the United Nations, the number of mobile phone subscriptions will reach a projected 6.8 billion by the end of 2013. That means that in only six months, there will be nearly as many mobile phone subscriptions in the world as there are people.

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What It's Like to Browse the Web on Google Glass
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 12:51 PMPete Pachal
The first time you wear Google Glass, your mind reels with its potential. But wear it for a few hours, and you'll soon bump into limitations. While Google has developed an ingenious way of keeping you connected even with your phone tucked away, it can't do certain things your phone can, like surf the web in a real browser.

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Internet Explorer and Nokia Make Your Party Playlists Interactive
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 12:39 PMSamantha Murphy
On a quest to save your sanity at your next party or BBQ, Internet Explorer and Nokia has launched a collaborative music platform called Mix Party.

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Zynga's New CEO and Other News You Need to Know
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:47 AMStan Schroeder
Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world. Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. Apple expanded its trademark filing for the name iWatch. According to 9to5Mac, the company has filed in Mexico, Taiwan, and several other countries.

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Hands on With the First Screen-Less Waterproof iPhone 5 Case
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:25 AMLance Ulanoff
More so than the people we know, our phones are our real constant companions. We take them everywhere. Think I’m kidding? In a recent survey, 75% of Americans admit to taking their phones into the bathroom. A lot of those phones get dropped on the floor, or worse, into the toilet. These phones need protection — from us.

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7 Educational Vine Posts for Babies
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 8:00 AMJess Fee
Vine's six-second videos are long enough to teach a life skill without delving into the boring details. This list of educational Vine videos will teach your tot useful life hacks, such as how to reach the sink for toothbrush time and how to make fart sounds when you're in the back seat.

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