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Spotify Aims to Curb Music Piracy With Entrance Into Brazil Market

Brazil has traditionally been a hotspot for pirated music, with some saying the musicians themselves encourage the industry. But Spotify is entering the country- where three similar services already exist- and faces the challenge of spotty internet in order to help grow its reputation as a piracy music quasher.

After Killing Off Nokia X Android Project, Microsoft Hopes New Lumia 530 Will Be an Android Killer

Microsoft announced the Nokia Lumia 530 smartphone Wednesday in a move that allows the once-powerful tech firm to compete more effectively against Google's Android operating system.

Android Free Apps 2014: Amazon Fire Phone Users Will Be Able to Use Skype, Microsoft Announces

Skype is already available on Amazon's tablets, but will now be preinstalled on the Fire phone when it releases July 25

Grand Theft Auto 5 Gameplay and Updates: Online Heists Mode Still Not Available

Online heists are still not ready yet for GTA 5. Gamers are still waiting for the online heists mode for Grand Theft Auto 5, and some are getting impatient.

Stubhub Center Tickets: Company Gets Hacked, Thieves Buy Over 1,000 Tickets

A law enforcement official said cyber thieves gained access to over 1,000 accounts on the online ticket marketplace Stubhub and bought fraudulent tickets.

New Australian Condom Can Kill STDs, Including HIV and Herpes

A new type of condom additive was approved for mass production in Australia, one that can kill sexually transmitted diseases.

'The Last of Us' PS4 Remastered Release Date & DLC News: Gamestop Offers Sony PS3 Owners Used Game Trade-in for New One

The successful game gets an upgrade "The Last of Us" is among the most successful titles on Sony's console and it has been known that the game will have an upgraded and enhanced version for the PlayStation 4.

Robots & Tech Gadgets: New Friendly Robot Can Interact and Talk With People

What makes this new robot iteration so human friendly? The future of robotics might lay in the hands of a more human friendly thinking-feeling robot. Meet Jibo, the new human friendly robot that was unveiled last week via online crowd funding.

Battlefield Hardline Beta, Gameplay & Release Date: Video Game's Launch Date Delayed Until 2015

The creators want to build a better game. "Battlefield Hardline" was supposed to be released this year, but fans will now have to wait until 2015 to get their hands on the game.

Acquiring Flurry Analytics, Yahoo Seeks to Boost Its Presence and Profit in Mobile

Yahoo has made a new acquisition, this time of a more behind-the-scenes asset than a Tumblr or Blink. Yahoo has made a deal with mobile analytics company Flurry, and despite the fact that you've probably never heard of the company before, it could be one of the largest Yahoo buys under CEO Marissa Mayer.

Minecraft Video Game Updates: Xbox One, PS4 Releases Nearing, Will Offer More Multiplayer Modes

Popular game coming out for PS4 and Xbox One. Minecraft may look outdated and simple, but it's so popular that its continuously being updated and expanded.

'Anonymous' AnonGhost Hackers Disable Israeli Websites: #OpSaveGaza Hacktivist Collective Launches Campaign Against Palestinian War

The group called on others to join. Hacktivist collective Anonymous has shown its continuous cyber campaign in support of Gaza and against Israel by taking down the website of Israel's Ministry of Defense and publishing what the group claims to be leaked login details for the government website, International Business Times reports.

Apple Stock Value and Earning Report: iPod Developer's Share Earnings Beat Estimates

CEO very happy with results. Apple reported its third quarter earnings Tuesday and investors and fans of the company were pleased that the earnings per share of $1.

Apple Orders a Ton of the iPhone 6 to Meet Potential Release Date Demand

The Cupertino, California-based tech giant has put in a staggering order of between 70 million and 80 million units of iPhones this year, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Square in Spanish Boasts Business Surge for Latino Entrepreneurs Just Months After Launch

Launched in March of this year, the Spanish-language version of Square for Latino entrepreneurs has taken off in key Latino markets. Here's an update on how Latinos are using Square's mobile payment system to grow their businesses.

Netflix Subscribers Pass 50 Million: Original Series 'Orange is the New Black', 'House of Cards' Increase Revenue, Streaming Video Company Sets Sights Worldwide

The number of subscribers has increased drastically After gaining 1. 69 million more subscribers during the quarter that ended on June 30, on-demand video company Netflix Inc.

Facebook Reveals New Save Button Feature to Bookmark Links

Just like bookmarking interesting sites that you dont have time to read, you can now bookmark your favorite facebook posts.

Apple-NSA Backdoor Services: iOS 7 Jailbreaker Jonathan Zdziarski Discovers iPhone Functions That Allow Data-Collection via USB or Wi-Fi

These backdoors are common Known for his skills as an iOS hacker and forensic scientist, Jonathan Zdziarski has allegedly discovered several undocumented "backdoor" services in the mobile operating services of Apple that could be exploited by the NSA and other law enforcement agencies, iTnews reports.

Facebook Announces 'Save' Button: Bookmarking Feature Could Lead to Read-it-Later App, What It Means for You and Advertisers

Facebook also introduced the 'buy' button Soon after Facebook announced the "Buy" button, the social media giant is working on another new feature yet again as it launches the "Save" button, which will allow users to save links, photos, music, places and more for later viewing.

Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, and Model 3: What We Know About the Lower-Priced Model S, X Electric Vehicle Successor

Tesla innovates. Consistent with its goal of innovating renewable technology to ultimately help the environment, Tesla announced this week that the company plans on releasing a more affordable vehicle called the Model 3, expected to have a retail price of $35,000.