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Wearable camera maker GoPro files to go public

GoPro Inc, which makes wearable sports cameras and accessories, filed with U.S. regulators on Monday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of common stock.


NSA data-gathering may run into California roadblock

The federal government would need a warrant from a judge if it wants the cooperation of California officials in searching residents' cellphone and computer records, under a bill making its way through the state legislature.

U.S. authorities probe bitcoin exchanges over illegal transactions: WSJ

Several bitcoin exchanges including the now-defunct Mt. Gox received subpoenas from Manhattan federal prosecutors this winter as they look into possible ties between the exchanges and the online drug market Silk Road, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Facebook to roll out 'I'm a Voter' feature worldwide

When Americans voted to renew President Barack Obama's lease on the White House in November 2012, more than 9 million citizens took to Facebook to click the "I'm a Voter" button, showing their online friends that they had cast a ballot.


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Apple’s iPhone 5s won the spotlight following a recent customer survey satisfaction in South Korea. According to the survey, more consumers are satisfied with their purchase of the iPhone 5s compared to competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the LG G2. Apple has been creating a considerable lead against local competition setting the stage for the release of the iPhone 6.
These days, smartphones do not just battle it out based on performance. Aesthetics has become an important part among consumers when deciding which handset to purchase. Similar to the iPhone 5s, it appears Apple has been planning on releasing a similar gold variant for the iPhone 6. Recent press render leak shows the gold mock up of the iPhone 6 beside the usual variants of the iPhone series. What has Apple got in store?
LG will reportedly be releasing its G3 offering a few days from now. The official teaser from the company suggests that the device will be featuring a Quad HD screen. As the hype around the device builds up, several leaked photos have also provided a sneak peak of what people expect. According to the images, LG may be planning on releasing a handset with a brushed metal black plate. Can it be a hit?
Motorola UK is currently offering big discounts on the Moto X for £299, 32 GB Nexus 6 for £449, and Moto 360 for £149.99. The offers are going to officially end on Tuesday, May 19, 11:59 PM.
More than a decade ago, the late Steve Jobs pulled one of his trademark reality distorting maneuvers, browbeating music label executives into selling songs on Apple Inc's then-nascent iTunes digital store for a mere 99 cents apiece.
Facebook Inc is developing its own video-chat app, known internally as Slingshot, after its failed attempt to acquire mobile messaging startup Snapchat, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Google Inc was said to be in talks to acquire video-streaming service Twitch, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Sunday.Officials at Google and Twitch declined to comment on the matter.
Google will reportedly switch from Nexus 7 to an 8-inch slate in the form of Nexus 8. Whereas previous reports only dealt with rumors and predictions, it appears a changelog from the Android Open Source Project (ASOP) suggests that Google has been working on the Nexus 8 already. The device will be released alongside the Android TV according to recent information.
China's top search engine Baidu Inc has hired GoogleInc's former artificial intelligence (AI) chief Andrew Ng to spearhead research in a field that promises to show Internet companies how to maximize use of their vast data trove.
Satya Nadella has enjoyed a fairly smooth ride in his first 100 days as Microsoft Corp chief executive, but he risks hitting a rough patch next week when he unveils the latest models of the tepidly received Surface tablet.