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Folks turned to social media in the hours following the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado. NBC10's Tim Furlong shows us some of the most emotional interactions.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 12:31:56 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/panic-button.jpg
A Manhattan woman who survived a violent mugging says an app is helping her feel safe again. Brynn Gingras reports.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 08:55:31 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/edt-roadside.jpg
Heading on a road trip? Tech gurus ease the hassle of long car trip with handy summer travel apps.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 10:34:33 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/subway+wifi+warning.jpg
Subway stations used to be a communications black hole, but that's changing quickly and while staying connected is a boon for many, it also brings new security concerns. Andrew Siff reports.]]> NEWSWORKS.ORG]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 11:32:58 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/235*120/sadgoogle.jpg
Could all mental illness have a seasonal aspect?

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Warren Buffett, known for investing in traditional media, has finally joined the ranks of new media. The billionaire unveiled his new Twitter handle on Thursday during a speech.]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 20:32:51 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/160*120/FB13.JPG
Mark Zuckerberg has clicked "Like" on the Keystone XL Pipeline — and now his timeline is going to be chock-full of angry. The Facebook founder and CEO recently started a political advocacy group called FWD.us —...

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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who sparked an uproar and hurt her image as a working mom when she banned telecommuting two months ago, is now offering employees generous new family leave benefits. Under the new policy

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As more and more superbugs evolve and become resistant to medications, there is a new weapon striking them down. Stanford Hospital is using a robot to help prevent infections. NBC Bay Area's...]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:43:49 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/livingsocial.jpg
LivingSocial, the D.C.-based daily deals site, says more than 50 million customer accounts may have been compromised by a cyberattack. Customers' names, email addresses, dates of birth and encrypted...]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:08:27 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/216*120/googleglass.jpg
The much-anticipated glasses from Google are available for a select amount of people. NBC Bay Area tech reporter Scott Budman gets a sneak peak at what's to come.]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:51:15 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/siri_app.jpg
All questions and messages sent to Apple's virtual assistant Siri are stored on Apple servers for up to two years, according to reports.

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Google lobbied for the bill after the high-profile launch of its driverless hybrid car. Read the full story here.

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SEPTA is always working to figure out new ways to respond to and hopefully prevent deadly incidents on the tacks. NBC10's Jesse Gary reports.

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After a pair of explosions rocked the Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring more than 150, millions took to social media to look for loved ones, let friends and family know they were OK, and...]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:06:21 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/googlemathdoodle.jpg
Google is paying homage to Swiss math genius Leonhard Euhler with an interactive Google Doodle on Monday to celebrate his 306th birthday.]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:29:40 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/218*120/Delaware_Crime_Apps.jpg
Delaware State Police hope a new app helps to fight crime. NBC10's Tim Furlong reports.

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A survey states that online rudeness causes consequences in relationships offline, including 40 percent severing ties after a virtual altercation.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:23:50 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/defiance_p1.jpg
Syfy is introducing its coming series "Defiance", which is also a video game. "Defiance" the game goes live April 2; the show premieres April 15.

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