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How the Heartbleed Bug Was Discovered

Heartbleed is the new scare on the Internet -- an exploit with such a widespread blast zone that two-thirds of the world's websites are believed to have been vulnerable to the bug. Although Heartbleed flew under the radar for more than two years, four engineers were able to uncover what some are calling the worst Internet exploit ever.

Comcast's Competitors? Cable Giant Sees Many Rivals in Arguing For TWC Merger - Part 4: Net Neutrality

Cable giant Comcast started making its argument for buying up the second largest cable operator in the U.S., Time Warner Cable, this week. In part four of our series "Comcast's Competitors?" we'll look at net neutrality - a recently troubling issue that Comcast says will be bolstered by its takeover of TWC.

Yahoo Weather vs. Weather Underground App Comparison: Apps Showdown for Android and iOS

It seems like everyone agrees that Yahoo's homepage is a mess, but thankfully the web giant has a better graphic design team for its mobile weather application.

Microsoft and Nokia Deal Gets Chinese Approval

Chinese competition authorities granted approval to Nokia to sell its mobile division to Microsoft earlier this week, paving the way for one of the most important mobile acquisitions of the year.

New 'Body Hack' iPhone App May Help Travelers to Beat Jet Lag [VIDEO]

Perhaps it can cure jet lag - introducing Entrain: a new iPhone app that calculates how travelers can adjust to new time zones faster.

How to Watch TV Online Cheap: 'Aereo' Micro-Antenna Allows Your Favorite Television Shows For Only $8/Month

The end of cable is near? Back in the day, using a difficult to install huge awkward antenna placed on the top of a roof was the norm for picking up a television signal.

Google Glass Release, Price and News Update : Prescription Frames & Shades Available First-Come First-Served, Only To United States Residents

How much demand is there for Glass? Although the worldwide release of Google Glass has yet to happen, the Glass Explorer program will sell the device on April 15, but only for a day.

iTunes for Android App Update: Apple CEO Tim Cook Looking to Grow Revenue, May Port Over App

Apple CEO Tim Cook's latest business idea is to embrace Android. Apple CEO Tim Cook's latest business idea is to embrace Android. He's reportedly looking into bringing iTunes to the Android marketplace.

Apple iTV Rumors, Pricing and Speculation: Could TV Set Finally Launch in 2015?

Apple's iTV project has reached mythical status. Apple's iTV project has reached mythical status. But the oft talked-about set has still not been released.

PS4 vs. Xbox One Sales Comparison and Upgrades: Sony Pulling Ahead of Microsoft in Next Gen Console Battle

Though the most recent next-gen console war has just begun between Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's Playstation 4, it would seem that Sony is pulling ahead of the competition in terms of development and fans after an already early lead in sales.

MacBook Air 2014 Design, Display, and News: One Size Fits All Screen, Better Graphics, More Premium Metal Finish

The MacBook Air is a hot-seller, but it no longer elicits the smattering of oohs and aahs it did when it debuted on January 29, 2008.

HTC One M8 Release, News, and Update: Smartphone of the Year's Next Gen Model Attempts to Be 'The Best'

While HTC's newest smartphone the HTC One (M8) has been only been available at retailers in the U.S. for only about two weeks, the reviews of the device have been highly positive.

Heartbleed Bug: Here's What It Is and Whether You Might Be Affected [Video]

Here's what Heartbleed is and whether you might be affected. **Updated to reflect that "TurboTax is not affected by 'Heartbleed. '" Heartbleed.

Why the Cincinnati Bell Sale Highlights the Case for a Sprint and T-Mobile Merger

Government officials are still wary of a Sprint and T-Mobile merger, citing consolidation concerns, but Cincinnati Bell's recent sale of its entire wireless spectrum to Verizon may help Sprint make its case.

Google Glass "Release Date": April 15, But Only For A Day - Report

Have you been looking for an opportunity to get your hands on Google's new smartglasses? Your time might have finally come. In the middle of April, Google might make Glass available to anyone who wants to buy a pair, but only for one day.

Target Credit Card Breach: Positive Side is Increased Cybersecurity Dialogue

The massive Target security breach last December resulted in the largest theft of retail data ever in history, but is there a good side to it? Some seem to think so, and most point to the increased awareness and vigor concerning cybersecurity.

Aereo to Stream to Chromecast, If It Survives Long Enough

Chromecast continues to add new apps to the roster of services that support Google's $35 HDMI streaming dongle, but the latest addition is particularly interesting. Broadcast TV streaming service Aereo announced an upcoming update for its Android app on Thursday to bring live TV to Chromecast.

Be More Like Netflix, Says FCC's Tom Wheeler to Broadcasters

While the internet has become the place for young Americans to get all forms of entertainment and news, TV broadcasters are being left in the dust by online media. This week, the National Association of Broadcasters and the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission both accused each other of being asleep at the wheel.

3-D Printer Designs and News: Scientists Try to Create Human Heart with 3-D Printer

Scientists from University of Louisville, Kentucky, are currently attempting to create a whole human heart using 3-D printers, which have already made more simple body parts, such as splints, valves, ears, bladders and windpipes.

Comcast's Competitors? Cable Giant Sees Many Rivals in Arguing For TWC Merger - Part 3: Digital Divide

Cable giant Comcast has put forth a long, complicated argument in favor of its acquisition of cable giant Time Warner Cable. In part three of this series "Comcast's Competitors?" we'll look at Comcast's argument for expanding its efforts at bridging the digital divide - the nationwide problem of internet access and affordability for low-income families - to TWC's territory.