Valve refreshes the Steam Controller with more buttons, less touch
Back when Valve unveiled the Steam Controller in September, it featured
two clickable trackpads alongside a high-resolution touchscreen and a
few other buttons. Originally the touchscreen was meant to give
developers a way to add unique control options, such as scrolling menus
or interactive maps, but it has been axed... 
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Weekend Open Forum: What kind of monitor do you use?
After nearly seven years of faithful service, one of my desktop
displays is on its last leg. I’ll no doubt be in the market for a
replacement in the not-too-distant future so I figured it’d be
worthwhile to ping the TechSpot community on the subject. 
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Crowdsourcing used to search satellite images for missing Malaysia Airlines plane
As the mystery of what happened to missing Malaysia Airlines flight
MH370 deepens, people from all around the world are eager to help.
Crowdsourcing website Tomnod.com, run by DigitalGlobe Inc., is asking
its users to comb through thousands of miles of satellite imagery in
search of clues that could be... 
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Data plans made US carriers more money than voice services in 2013
Data usage has become extremely popular as we all know, but in the
fourth quarter of 2013 it became a larger revenue source for mobile
carriers than voice usage. 
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mSpy offers smartphones pre-loaded with spyware / monitoring software
Employers, overprotective parents and jealous lovers now have even more
smartphone options to choose from. A budding surveillance company by
the name of mSpy is offering an array of modern handsets that come
pre-loaded with all sorts of NSA-like spyware to keep close tabs on the
person using it. 
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Facebook starts rolling out premium autoplay video ads in News Feeds
Its been quite some time since Facebook started testing video ads.
Today, the social networking giant announced that it has started
integrating these ads into the accounts of its more than 1.2 billion
members. “Brands now have another way of engaging people on Facebook
with compelling video experiences”, Facebook's product marketing... 
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Weekend game deals: CS: Global Offensive $3.74, FC3: Blood Dragon $5, free access to F1 2013
If you missed Amazon's recent Rockstar sale, you have another chance to
grab GTA IV, Max Payne 3 and other releases cheaply via Steam, which
also has Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for $3.74 and free access to
F1 2013 through Sunday. Meanwhile, GameStop offers Borderlands 2 for
$6.79, GameFly has cut... 
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Leaked photos show upcoming Amazon gamepad
Leaked images of what appears to be an Amazon game controller hit the
web a day ahead of the weekend. The photos come courtesy of Dave Zatz
and are said to be from Brazil’s equivalent of the FCC so they’re
probably legit. 
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'Confused and frustrated' Zuckerberg calls Obama to protest NSA spy programs
Just a day after reports surfaced that the National Security Agency
impersonated Facebook to infect PCs with malware, Facebook CEO Mark
Zuckerberg phoned US President Barack Obama to express his frustration
over the damage being caused by the US government's surveillance
programs. 
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Sprint Prepaid expands no-contract options with new smartphones
Sprint on Friday rolled out a revised prepaid program that features
cheaper plans and new smartphone choices. Sprint Prepaid is designed for
customers that don’t want a wireless contract but also aren’t
interested in traditional “prepaid brands” like Boost Mobile, MetroPCS
or Virgin Mobile. 
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Revised agreement with Microsoft allows Barnes & Noble to drop support for its Nook Windows app
This week, Microsoft and Nook Media have amended the now two year old
agreement between the two companies that will see some changes coming to
the Nook Windows app. According to an 8-K filing by Barnes &
Noble, Nook media is allowed to stop development on its yet to be... 
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Screenshot Sharing in a Snap: 7 Free Alternatives to Droplr
Many of us here at TechSpot use Droplr on a daily basis to quickly share screenshots. While this simple app is great at what it does, since it moved to a subscription-only model I decided to look for a replacement. It’s just hard to justify paying $4.99 a month when...
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SXSW featured real-life Mario Karting with functional power-ups
If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a real-life version of Mario Kart,
SXSW in Austin recently had you covered. Nintendo teamed up with
Pennzoil to create a real-life version of the popular kart racing
franchise complete with functional power-ups that altered how the karts
behaved. 
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AMD teases upcoming dual-GPU Hawaii graphics card
It appears AMD is gearing up to launch a new high-end graphics card in
the near future, sending out teasers to some members of the media this
week. The "Top Secret" teaser envelopes contained a picture depicting
two copies of the recipient, with a caption below saying "Wouldn't you
agree... 
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ShopRunner offers free 1-year trial to existing Amazon Prime members
In the wake of Amazon’s recent $20 Prime price hike, 2-day shipping
competitor ShopRunner is hoping to lure new customers in with a 1-year
free trial to their service. The offer is being extended to existing
Amazon Prime members that have not yet renewed their membership at
Amazon’s higher rate. ... 
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Google ditches hyperlink underlines as part of subtle redesign
If you noticed that something looked a little “off” on Google recently
but just couldn’t place your finger on it, here’s your answer. The
search giant quietly rolled out a subtle redesign yesterday that does
away with the familiar underline, among other things. 
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Bright House is bringing residential gigabit fiber network to Tampa
Bright House Networks has announced plans to build a gigabit broadband
network for homeowners in Tampa, Florida, less than a month after Google
selected 34 cities for possible Google Fiber expansion. Bright House
President Nomi Bergman said their decision wasn’t influenced by Google
Fiber but rather their desire to embrace... 
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Latest update allows Apple TV to connect with AirPlay devices over Bluetooth
The latest Apple TV software update allows the set-top box to connect
with AirPlay devices over Bluetooth as opposed to relying on the typical
Bonjour connection. 
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Google slashes Drive cloud storage pricing, now starting at $1.99/month for 100GB
Google on Thursday revealed significant price cuts for its Google Drive
cloud storage and synchronization service. Effective immediately, each
paid tier is now cheaper than it was yesterday which will no doubt put
even more pressure on the competition. 
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Target received multiple security alerts when Black Friday hack started but did nothing about it
The security breach that led to the theft of some 40 million credit
cards from Target late last year wasn’t a result of poor security. The
company’s state-of-the-art security system did indeed detect the hack as
soon as it started and alerts were sent out… but nothing was done
until... 
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Amazon Prime subscriptions bumped to $99 a year starting next week
Amazon has announced that the annual membership for Prime will increase
from $79 to $99 starting next week. The change marks the first time
that the fee has gone up since the free two-day shipping service
launched in 2005. Since then, however, the company has also been adding
perks, including... 
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Record up to eight shows at once with the help of Dish's new Super Joey
Dish Network on Thursday launched its new Super Joey add-on DVR. The
Super Joey was first announced during CES in January and is the first in
a series of new devices from the company. In conjunction with a Hopper
DVR, the pair can record up to eight shows at once... 
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Microsoft quietly shuts down the $99 on-contract Xbox 360 program
Almost two years ago Microsoft introduced its subsidized Xbox 360
bundle for $99. Buyers who opted in would then be locked into a 2 year
contract for $15 a month, in which they would receive most online Xbox
services. At the time Microsoft gained a fair bit of attention for... 
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United Airlines to launch iOS-exclusive in-flight entertainment service next month
United Airlines will begin rolling out an in-flight entertainment
service for iOS devices next month. The service will be free of charge
with more than 150 movies and nearly 200 TV shows on tap according to
their airline. 
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Softbank CEO secured iPhone exclusivity in Japan without a carrier, before the iPhone even existed
In an interview with Bloomberg's Charlie Rose, Softbank's founder and
CEO Masayoshi Son said he got the exclusive rights to sell iPhones in
Japan after he showed Jobs' a rough sketch of "an iPod with mobile
capabilities". Son had approached Jobs a couple of years before the
Cupertino-based company even... 
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Clean Master Cleaner for Android 5.0.1.927
The world's most downloaded free cache cleaner, RAM booster, and antivirus & security suite. Clean Master gives you full control over your phone to maximize performance and keep it clear of junk files.
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Bejeweled Blitz for Android 1.4.4
Treat yourself to an exciting take on the world's #1 puzzle game from PopCap! Play for free on your Android as you match and detonate as many gems as you can in 60 action-packed seconds and compete with Facebook friends.
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ICQ for Android 5.0
Free calls, text messages, photo and video sharing – one app with all the functions you need to keep in touch with friends. Use ICQ and don’t worry about rates.
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Grand Battle MMO Strategy: War for Android 6.4.3
Grand Battle is the most realistic MMO that has ever appeared in Googleplay store. Lead your army, tanks, and real battle forces to launch a bloody war against your enemy in the fierce battlefield.
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Box for Android 2.4.3
With 10GB free, Box makes it easy to access and edit your files, share content and stay connected with your team from anywhere on any device.
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Bing for Android 4.2.3.20140303
We believe finding what you need requires more than a search box and a list of links. Bing is being re-imagined to provide insight where, when and how it matters to you.
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Maxthon Browser for Android 4.2.0.2000
Browse fast with Maxthon web browser for Android. Maxthon is the worldÂ’s fastest & smartest mobile web browser.
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Feedly for Android 19.2.0
Feedly is a new way to browse the content of your favorite news sites, rss feeds, tumblr blogs and youtube channels. Instead of having to hunt down for news, feedly uses RSS to aggregate the contents of the news sites and blogs you like and deliver them as a fast mobile-optimized experience.
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Android 1.03
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Mobile guards your identity and personal data on-the-go. So you and your Android smartphone or tablet are safe from malware and unauthorized surveillance. Wherever you are. Whenever you go.
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Socialcam for Android 2.4.19
With over 20 million downloads, Socialcam is the easiest way to capture, share and view videos on your Android phone. Now with video filters, front facing camera, upload from gallery, and a complete redesign.
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Google Search for Android 3.2.17.100
The fastest, easiest way to find what you need on the web and your phone or tablet.
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FIFA 14 for Android 1.3.3
Real players. Real teams. Real leagues. Welcome to the most authentic football game for Android smartphones and tablets.
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Angry Birds for Android 4.1.0
The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the greedy pigs who stole their eggs. Use the unique powers of each bird to destroy the pigsÂ’ defenses. Angry Birds features challenging physics-based gameplay and hours of replay value. Each level requires logic, skill, and force to solve.
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Duolingo: Learn Languages Free for Android 2.2.0
Free language education for the world.
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StumbleUpon for Android 3.2.6
StumbleUpon is the easiest way to discover and share cool new stuff on the Internet. Stumble with your Android phone or tablet to make discovery a part of your daily journey.
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Tetris Blitz for Android / iOS 1.5.1
Race against the clock in a two-minute blitz to clear lines and rack up as many points as possible before time runs out.
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Facebook for Android 6.0.0.28.28
Facebook app for your Android device.
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Google Play Music for Android 5.2.130
Google Play Music makes it easy to discover, play and share the music you love on Android and the web.
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Shazam for Android 4.5.1
Music - identify songs in as little as 1 second, preview or buy the track, get streaming lyrics, YouTube videos and more. TV - US fans, tag TV shows ANYTIME for music, celebrity buzz, trivia and more. Every channel. Every show.
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Candy Crush Saga for Android / iOS 1.26.0
Switch and match your way through more than 100 levels in this delicious and addictive puzzle adventure. Ain't it the sweetest game ever?
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Imgur for Android 1.3.4
All your favorite Imgur features made simple for your mobile device.
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Google Translate for Android 3.0.5
Break through language barriers with Google Translate.
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Dolphin Browser for Android 10.2.7
Simplify your mobile life. Let Dolphin do all the work so you donÂ’t have to. Dolphin Browser is the world's first Gesture, Sonar and Add-on enabled mobile web browser on Android.
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AnTuTu Benchmark for Android 4.3.2
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doubleTwist Player for Android 2.3.9
Are you tired of using multiple apps for things that your iPod could do out of the box? Download doubleTwist Player and get the best all-in-one music, podcast, radio, video & sync app.
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