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FIFA 2014 World Cup Brazil: Dating Apps Tinder, Grindr Explode in Popularity

For soccer fanatics, nothing gets them more passionate than every four years when the World Cup takes place. For 2014 World Cup fans in Brazil, apparently that passion is spreading beyond the stadiums, where location-based dating apps like Tinder and Grindr have erupted in popularity since the start of the world's biggest sporting event.

FTC Accuses T-Mobile of Skimming Hundreds of Millions From 'Bogus Charges'

Federal regulators filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile Tuesday in Seattle, alleging that the nation's fourth-largest carrier burdened customers with "bogus charges."

Hands On With The HTC One M8: A Great Follow-Up, But Is It Too 'Premium'?

The original HTC One, launched in early Spring 2013, quickly became a darling among tech critics. But the phone struggled to catch the attention of the premium smartphone-buying public, to the point where HTC went into the red later that summer. With the 2014 HTC One (M8), the Taiwanese company doubled down on the premium smartphone feel and features, but is it enough to warrant a big purchase?

Flappy Bird New Release Update: Will the Game Return Soon? Creator Dong Nguyen Working on New Game

"Flappy Bird" developer Dong Nguyen is back from his self-imposed exile. "Flappy Bird" developer Dong Nguyen is back from his self-imposed exile.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Should it Go Through?

Sprint and T-Mobile look set to join forces in the coming amidst a telecommunications industry shakeup that will pit them against the juggernauts that are Verizon and AT&T. Is it such a good idea? Definitely, says this writer.

iOS 8 Beta, Download, Features, Release Date & Rumors: iOS 7.1.2 Now Available; Another iOS 8 Beta Coming in July?

Small updates made to iOS 7; iOS 8 beta testers revealing more about the new iOS. Apple released a small update to iOS 7 Monday. It's the second minor update to the iOS 7 operating system.

Twitter CFO Mike Gupta Repaced By Former Goldman Sachs IPO Leader Anthony Noto

Twitter announced Tuesday that Chief Financial Officer Mike Gupta would be replaced by Anthony Noto from Goldman Sachs who led the social media company through its IPO in 2013.

Tap That App: Google Drive, Docs, Slides, and Disappearing QuickOffice

Last Tuesday's keynote at Google I/O 2014 -- the company's developers conference -- introduced a lot of changes coming to Android, Google Cloud, and, importantly, Google Drive. Now Google Drive and its suite of productivity apps are more powerful than ever, and worth downloading, especially for the price. It's free.

In Cuba, Google Executives Make the Case for Internet Freedom

Company leaders met with Cuban officials and citizens employed in tech. Cuba is the country with the lowest level of Internet access in the Western hemisphere, according to a report from Reuters.

Bitcoin Value and Price in Silk Road Auction: US Marshals Receive Offers From Investment Groups, Online Retailers

The auction required registration and a $200,000 deposit. After seizing more than 30,000 Bitcoins from the now defunct online black market known as Silk Road, the U.

Supreme Court Rejects Google's Petition to Dismiss US Wiretap Act Violation Caused by Street View

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a circuit court's ruling that found Google guilty of collecting emails and other personal information from people while developing its Street View program.

HTC Android L Update Release Tipped for End of Year

Top-tier HTC handsets could receive an Android "L" by the end of the year, according to a recently leaked road map, which would probably make them some of the first devices outside of Google's Nexus lineup to run the new firmware.

'Mortal Kombat X' Gameplay and Release Rumors: PC and Next-Gen Optimized; Game is Also Available on PS3, Xbox 360 [Watch]

"Mortal Kombat X" is taking no prisoners. "Mortal Kombat X" is taking no prisoners. The latest entry in the long-running fighting franchise is an evolution of sorts.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Participates in San Francisco Gay Pride Parade

Apple, Inc. CEO Tim Cook joined over 4,000 Apple employees marching in the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade on Sunday.

Jailbreak iOS 7.1 Untethered Cydia Tweaks, News, Download & Update: Pangu Offers Update for Jailbreakers [Watch]

Plenty has happened in the past week in the iOS jailbreak community. Plenty has happened in the past week in the iOS jailbreak community. While last week saw the release of iOS jailbreak 7.

iPhone 6 Release Rumors, Features and Updates: Is Apple Planning to Release a 128-GB Model Phone? [Watch]

More rumors surface on the latest iPhone. Rumors and reports are suggesting that Apple will no longer offer the 16-gigabyte (GB) iPhone model and will instead feature a roomy 128-gigabyte model.

How We Watch the World Cup 2014: Mexicans Using Smartphones for Soccer Tournament Coverage, Tablet Usage Still Slow

Mexico lost against the Netherlands on Sunday, and for many Mexicans, the loss was viewed on their smartphones. According to the Interactive Advertising Bureau, 56 percent of Mexico's smartphone users planned on following the 2014 World Cup on their mobile device.

Google Executives Meet With Independent Cuban Newspaper Creator Yoani Sánchez, Promote Free Internet in Communist Cuba

On Friday, Google executives, including executive chairman Eric Schmidt, visited Yoani Sánchez, an award-winning blogger and the creator of 14ymedio, Cuba's first independently owned newspaper in five decades.

Macbook Pro Retina vs. MacBook Air 2014 Specs, Features, Price & Comparison: Does the Retina Screen Make All the Difference?

Which MacBook is right for you? The latest MacBook Air is capable of up to 12 hours of web surfing on one charge while the MacBook Pro Retina has a much better screen display.

NASA News: Agency to Launch New Climate Warming Satellite

The new satellite will help determine the progress of global warming and carbon dioxide quantities in the atmosphere.