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Facebook Takes Another Shot at Snapchat

The relationship between Snapchat and Facebook is tense, to say the least. The bitter rivalry first began when Mark Zuckerberg — the man behind the social network giant — wanted to meet Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, who responded, “I’m happy to meet you…if you come to me.” So, Zuckerberg hopped on a plane, flew to L.A. […]

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HP Introduces Printer Ink Subscription Service to UK Consumers

On Wednesday, May 28, information technology company HP introduced its Instant Ink subscription service to consumers across the United Kingdom. The service will allow individuals to pay a subscription fee to recycle their empty ink cartridges in return for refilled cartridges. HP wirelessly monitors compatible printers’ ink levels and sends new cartridges to subscribers when […]

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Pennsylvania Officials Hope Smoke Tests Will Explain Backed Up Sewers

Pennsylvania officials will release non-toxic smoke into its sewer lines to identify cracks, leaks, and other serious problems. “Smoke will come up from the ground where a crack is located in the sewer line — and the downspout and the perimeter of a home if a downspout or French drain are tied into the line,” The Sharon […]

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The Dark Side of Social Media: A Growing Addiction for Millions

It’s likely a surprise to no one at this point, but it’s an undeniable fact: social media, and the internet at large, can be addicting for many people. The American Psychological Association, which creates the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, was very close to including “internet addiction disorder” in its DSM-V last year. […]

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Is Texting While Driving All That Dangerous? (Yes, It Is.)

Smartphones have completely saturated our culture. Not only do a whopping 90% of Americans own a cell phone, but a staggering 67% of cell owners find themselves checking their phones even when they haven’t rung or vibrated and 44% of cell owners usually sleep with their phones next to the bed so that they won’t miss […]

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One Control for Everything? Why Universal Remotes Shouldn’t Become the Norm

Remember the days when the most important selling point of a new Apple gadget was that it was smaller and lighter than a nearly identical product from a competing company? Well it seems like those days are far behind us. Rather than focusing on size, tech companies are now engaging in a digital arms race […]

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A New Study Shows Texture Could Make a Difference in How Much People Eat

Most people do not necessarily consider how the texture of food plays into how much they eat, but perhaps they should, according to a new study from the Journal of Consumer Research. In five different laboratory studies, participants were asked about their perceptions of caloric content in foods that were soft, smooth, hard, or rough. […]