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HBD, Texting! The Text Message Turns 25 Years Old Today
Texting has become so ubiquitous that it’s nearly impossible to imagine "dialing a phone" in order to "convey information." Still, ancient historians tell us those are the lengths people once had to go...
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Today's Google Doodle Celebrates A Landmark Moment In Computer Science
Google Doodles have featured animated stories and interactive games in the past, but today's doodle is the first of its kind to grace the search engine's homepage. Head to Google now and you'll see a...
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In An Online Battlefield, Elizabeth Banks Is Fighting For Female Comedians
Some people say the only way to stop online harassment is to stop going online. Well, we aren't going anywhere. Reclaim Your Domain is Refinery29's campaign to make the internet (and the world outside...
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How To See This Month’s 2 Glorious Meteor Showers
There’s more than one reason December is dubbed the “most wonderful time of the year.” Holiday lights are in plentiful supply everywhere you look, but the ones we’re most excited about are the two...
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The Tech Industry's Biggest Event Of The Year Is Being Called Out
2017 will go down in record books as a year that brought issues of gender discrimination and sexism — especially within the media, entertainment, and tech industries — into the spotlight. These issues...
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Instagram Is Making Its Biggest Changes To Profiles Since 2013
Although Instagram has made no shortage of changes over the past couple of years, most of these have been focused on the camera, main feed, and direct messages. One area that's remained relatively...
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Why Haven't The Events Of 2017 Changed Attitudes Towards Diversity In Tech?
As kids, our parents and teachers try to instill in us that just because we want something, it doesn't mean we'll get it or be able to will it into existence. Hard work, focus on the task at hand, and...
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The Ultimate Tech Wish List For Yourself
'Tis the season of giving, as almost every card, window display, and commercial reminds us at this time of the year. While the holidays are definitely a time to think about what to buy for everyone on...
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This New Emoji Proposal Addresses A Longstanding Complaint
There's one small thing about emoji that has always bugged me: If you look carefully, certain emoji look like they're facing the wrong direction. Why, for example, is the swimmer going left or the...
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Bringing Your Smart Bag On A Flight
Airlines such as Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are announcing policies which restrict smart luggage from being brought aboard their flights unless their batteries can be...
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The New Apple TV 4K Will Take Your Streaming To The Next Level
Update: December 6, 2017: You can now stream your fix of Amazon originals on Apple TV. Today, Apple announced that Amazon Prime Video has finally arrived on the company's new Apple TV 4K as well as...
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Wait, Did Google Home Teach A Baby To Talk?
Gone are the days when "mama" or "dada" are the first words a baby utters. Kids these days are all about Google.Or at least one kid is. Patrick Crispen, an assistant professor of clinical medical...
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15 Under $50 Gadgets To Cross Everyone Off Your List
The holidays aren't exactly the most cost effective time of year. Flights home, festive dinners out, and, of course, gifts for everyone from your boss to your cousin in Tulsa adds up fast.Luckily,...
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Vine Is Already Trying To Make 2018 The Best Year Yet
It's been said many times, many ways, but it bears repeating: 2017 was a wild year. Through the good and the bad, we've learned a lot about who we are as a society and as individuals. Some, like Taylor...
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The Top Trending Toys Of 2017 Are Adorably Strange
Every year, I look forward to Google's list of the most popular toy searches. While Google releases plenty of categorized trending search lists around the holidays, this one differs in a very distinct...
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These Celebs Are Finally Answering The Questions Everyone Is Googling
It's long been said that you can learn a lot about a person — the good, the bad, the quirky, and surprising — by looking at their Google search history. For most people, this writer included, you won't...
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These Are The Gifts Everyone's Googling This Holiday Season
When you're having trouble finding a gift for someone, there are a few indicators that can help signal which clothes, makeup palettes, shoes, and devices they might like. You can, for example, look to...
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How To Make It Easier For Your Family To Gift You A Vacation
Everyone has different tastes and preferences when it comes to holiday gifts: Some people have the latest tech gadget on the top of their wish lists, while others may be dreaming about a bottle of...
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Instagram Is Testing An Entirely New App That's Just For DMs
Instagram may be well on its way to spinning off one of the biggest parts of its app into a standalone app of its own. Today, the Facebook-owned company confirmed it is testing Direct, "a camera-first...
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Facebook Just Made Its Sexual Harassment Policy Public
Today, Facebook publicly shared its internal policies on sexual harassment in an effort to allow other companies — especially smaller ones that don't have the resources to craft their own — to learn...
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