Google Cuts Google Earth Pro From $400 to Free

You don't get a whole lot in Google Earth Pro that you wouldn't otherwise get in Google Earth, unless you're looking for more measurement tools and plotting features.

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Google Now Gets New Cards from 40 More Apps

Android users will now be able to learn that their eBay auctions are almost ending via a handy little Google Now card, to name one of the 40 new supported apps.

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Autoruns 13.00

Autoruns shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser hel...

Twitter Launches Vine Kids for G-Rated Videos

Launched on Friday, the new app offers up tons of adorable animated videos that are appropriate for young audiences.

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Jay Z Jumps Into Music Streaming With Aspiro Buy

The superstar rapper is buying Spotify rival Aspiro for $56 million, adding to his already vast business empire.

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Apple iTunes 12.1 Adds Notification Center Widget

The widget lets you see whatever is currently playing on iTunes or iTunes Radio, skip ahead, and favorite tracks.

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Verizon Wireless to Make 'Super Cookie' Tracking Opt Out

Super cookies continue tracking users even if they think they have deleted their digital footprints.

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Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2015 (Tax Year 2014)

TurboTax Deluxe is an exceptionally well-designed tax preparation site that makes the annual chore of filing almost pleasurable. But it's missing many forms and schedules, and it lets random individuals answer critical IRS-related questions. It's also expensive.

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Ask Alex: Putting on a Happy Facebook

Taking a break from Facebook; Cross-posting on social networks; Embarrassing comments from parents

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After Lengthy Battle, Google to Clarify U.K. Privacy Policy

U.K. residents can now also transfer money by email via Google's Send Money in Gmail service.

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