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Thu Aug 16 06:12:08 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Are you giving up the rights to your online photos?
Most of us use the Internet without any concerns about “privacy policies” or “terms of service,” but did you know you could be giving up the rights to the photos you put online?
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Thu Aug 16 07:07:20 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral video: NASA’s Mars rover music video
When NASA’s rover Curiosity successfully landed on Mars earlier this month, no one celebrated more than the Jet Propulsion Laboratory team that spent more than a decade making it happen.
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Thu Aug 16 10:54:56 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech threat: Protect yourself from 'smishing'
By now we’ve all heard of “phishing,” right? Well now there’s a newer threat you should be aware of called “smishing."
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Fri Aug 17 08:28:51 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Pinterest finally releases iPad, Android apps
Pinterest fans, rejoice! The photo-based social network announced earlier this week it finally has apps for Android and iPad users.
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Mon Aug 20 09:15:04 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Facebook’s stock hits all-time low, Apple hits all-time high
Facebook can’t blame its stock woes on a trend in the tech sector.
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Mon Aug 20 11:11:54 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Online map shows Houston air quality in real time
Houstonians have a new way to track outdoor air quality, thanks to a real-time map created by the University of Houston and Air Alliance Houston.
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Tue Aug 21 05:04:58 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Apple responds to iPhone SMS text security issue
A hacker says he’s figured out a way to trick the Apple iPhone into believing received text messages are coming from someone else.
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Wed Aug 22 05:52:30 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Possible Hulu changes: Fewer shows, more commercials
The fall TV season is approaching fast, bringing you new episodes of your favorite shows. If you’re the kind of person who likes to watch shows online, there are some possible changes on the way you’ll want to know about.
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Mon Aug 27 06:33:36 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral video: Bentley the fussy bulldog puppy
A fussy puppy is racking up the views on YouTube.
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Tue Sep 04 06:10:02 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Protect your profile: Facebook cracking down on ‘fake likes’
Facebook is taking a close look at spam and what it calls “fake likes.” You’ll want to make sure your profile doesn’t get caught up in the crackdown.
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Tue Sep 04 10:12:21 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Apple invites media to Sept. 12 event, hints at iPhone 5
In about a week we should know a lot more about the latest Apple iPhone, presumed to be called iPhone 5.
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Thu Sep 06 07:51:47 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Whoops! Web slams Nokia over commercial goof
Bloggers and social media users are calling out a Nokia commercial uploaded to the smartphone maker’s official YouTube channel.
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Fri Sep 07 06:21:23 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Put the Houston Texans in your pocket: App updated for 2012
There’s a tech twist to this year’s football season. The Houston Texans updated their mobile app so you can track their victories on the go.
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Fri Sep 07 08:16:07 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Funny: Mom reacts to sleepwalking video
A clip uploaded to the Internet Thursday shows a mom’s look of surprise to a video of her sleepwalking.
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Mon Sep 10 05:37:58 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Scary: Airplanes collide, stick together
A video uploaded to YouTube over the weekend claims to show two small airplanes colliding in mid-air, causing them to stick together.
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Mon Sep 10 07:06:20 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Amazon tablets offer advanced parental controls
Amazon’s newly announced line of Kindle Fire HD tablets offer many new features, including advanced controls for parents.
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Wed Sep 12 06:24:33 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Selling your old iPhone? Tips for big bucks
The new iPhone 5 is almost here, complete with a faster processor, larger screen, and more. This means plenty of people will be looking to upgrade.
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Thu Sep 13 08:31:19 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
At a glance: Galaxy vs. Lumina vs. iPhone
Apple revealed its iPhone 5 to the world Wednesday, saying it would be in stores next Friday. There’s no doubt there will be long lines for the device, but some tech experts say the new phone “plays it safe” and doesn’t push any limits.
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Mon Sep 17 06:14:27 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral video: Cheetah cub, puppy play
The Cincinnati Zoo's video of a cheetah cub and a puppy playing is racking up the views on YouTube.
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Tue Sep 18 11:45:01 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Could you work next to this robot?
‘Rethink Robotics’ wants you to meet the newest member of their family: Baxter the robot.
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Thu Sep 20 10:16:39 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Thousands Tweet, Facebook space shuttle’s Houston visit
America’s space agency aimed to capture the hearts of young Houstonians during Endeavour’s visit to the Bayou City.
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Thu Sep 20 11:06:34 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Watch: Cool jetcam video of Endeavour over Houston
While thousands of us “commoners” were on the ground snapping the best photos we could of Space Shuttle Endeavour flying around Houston, NASA saved the best shots for its YouTube channel.
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Fri Sep 21 06:22:45 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
iOS 6: Troubles, changes for Apple’s iPhone update
We’ve seen the lines of people waiting to spend hundreds of dollars for the new iPhone 5, but if you already own an Apple device, you probably can get something free out of the company.
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Tue Sep 25 06:18:58 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Meet the luckiest truck driver in Russia
A violent crash between two big trucks in Russia surprisingly ended without any injuries, according to the uploader of a YouTube video.
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Tue Sep 25 06:35:32 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Squirrel flies high after kitchen rampage
A fourth-story kitchen window was of no concern to a squirrel looking for an escape.
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Fri Sep 28 06:16:47 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Is spy software installed on your computer?
If you bought a pre-owned computer or rent one from a store, you never know what kind of hidden software might be spying on you.
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Mon Oct 01 06:01:29 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral video: Woman’s screams scare off backyard bear
All it took was a confident woman’s boisterous command to “get down right now!” to scare a big black bear off her home’s porch.
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Mon Oct 01 07:25:58 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Good reviews for Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
If you consider Retina displays and millions of apps overkill, you might consider the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite to be the “king of e-readers” as some industry analysts have labeled it.
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Tue Oct 02 06:46:18 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Kids under 13 on Facebook?
The Federal Trade Commission says it is ready to update federal law to allow kids under 13 years old to sign up for websites like Facebook.
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Wed Oct 03 11:16:21 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Lockitron: Unlock your front door with your smartphone
Just one day after putting its latest demo video on YouTube, the inventors of Lockitron have already raised nearly $700,000 toward making the device a reality.
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Fri Oct 05 04:49:49 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
'Fitocracy' turns weight loss into a social game
There are plenty of smartphone apps and websites that claim they’ll help you lose weight, but few turn the process into a social game where you compete against your friends.
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Wed Oct 10 11:53:49 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Skype warns of ‘LOL pic’ private message scam
Skype on Tuesday warned its users to avoid clicking suspicious links in private messages that look to take over computers and hold them ransom for $200.
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Wed Oct 10 12:54:55 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Vanity cell numbers: Useful or useless?
Wireless phone carrier Sprint this week introduced a new vanity phone number service it calls “StarStar Me.”
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Fri Oct 12 09:20:59 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral video: Twins fall asleep while eating spaghetti
A father’s video of his twin boys falling asleep while eating spaghetti has nearly 200,000 views just days after it was uploaded to YouTube.
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Fri Oct 12 10:56:17 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Warn a friend: Phone scammers disguising themselves as PC tech support
It’s a scam that’s been around for a few years: you get a phone call from someone who pretends to be from Microsoft and says you need to go to a certain website so they can fix an issue detected on your computer.
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Mon Oct 15 05:38:29 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral video: Kitty prays for more food?
Take a look at a video uploaded to the web last week of a cute kitty who appears to be praying (but probably begging) for more food.
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Tue Oct 16 08:28:52 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: $13 e-reader for the holidays
Take a look at a video uploaded to the web last week of a cute kitty who appears to be praying (but probably begging) for more food.
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Thu Oct 18 12:48:15 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: App finds cheapest prices, offers 2-click buys
InstaBuy is great for anyone who is responsible with their money, but if you’re an impulse buyer, don’t send me the bill!
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Mon Oct 22 03:55:26 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: 30M songs, free for the streaming
Microsoft Windows 8 comes out this Friday, and with it, a new music streaming service. It’s called Xbox Music. In short, you can think of it as Netflix but for music.
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Wed Oct 24 10:31:56 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Do you really ‘own’ the movies you buy online?
DVD’s are quickly becoming a thing of the past as more people turn to watching movies online, but when you buy online, do you really own the movie?
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Thu Oct 25 12:44:19 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Wade Phillips on Twitter: #HoustonisHome
It’s a simple tweet that any Texans fan will appreciate.
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Mon Oct 29 08:08:31 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: List of Facebook users sold online?
Digital rights activists say millions of Facebook users are on a list that was being sold online last week. Identity thieves and spammers could use it to take advantage of users’ good names.
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Mon Oct 29 10:38:14 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Fake photos of Hurricane Sandy go viral
No doubt about it, Sandy is a devastating storm, but several images circulating on social media have made it out to be much different than it actually is.
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Mon Oct 29 12:04:21 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Internet providers to warn copyright violators
A new copyright violation alert system is rolling out that will leave repeat offenders with slow Internet connections.
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Thu Nov 01 09:10:24 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Unlimited DVR, Netflix all-in-one
Put away your costumes. Halloween has come and gone, and that means the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching.
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Fri Nov 02 09:01:07 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Cell service during a disaster
This week we’ve heard a lot about cell phone outages related to Hurricane Sandy.
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Fri Nov 02 10:00:33 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
UH student film: What happens when you don’t vote
A creative film from some students at the University of Houston humorously shows what happens when you don’t get out and vote.
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Tue Nov 06 13:37:44 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Video claims to show voting machine changing votes
A video posted to YouTube on Tuesday claims to show a voting machine changing a vote selection from President Barack Obama to Mitt Romney.
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Wed Nov 07 05:21:18 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Presidential tweet overtakes Bieber
As expected, new social media records were set on Election Day.
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Wed Nov 07 06:42:38 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Little girl outruns boys on the football field
In this case, “Sam” isn’t a boy’s name, but Sam Gordon can outrun any boy her age on the football field.
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Thu Nov 08 10:10:35 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Cougar fans, players turn to Twitter for DJ Hayden
UH cornerback D.J. Hayden remains in the hospital after undergoing surgery earlier this week for an injury he sustained during practice.
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Thu Nov 08 13:13:22 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Black Friday apps
Can you believe we’re already talking Black Friday? Best Buy and Walmart are among the retailers who have already “leaked” their Black Friday ads on the web.
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Mon Nov 12 09:55:41 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: 5 Black Friday scams
Black Friday is less than two weeks away, so it's time to take note of the scams that seem to pop up every holiday season.
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Tue Nov 13 03:47:09 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: 5 fun photo apps for the holidays
For most people, the holiday season kicks off next week as families gather for Thanksgiving.
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Thu Nov 15 13:55:39 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Texting apps that save money
It may seem like smartphone users are always looking down and typing (or tapping) away, but believe it or not, they’re SMS texting less and less.
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Fri Nov 16 11:26:25 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Box of 10 Twinkies listed on eBay for $500
Just as snack cake maker Hostess announced its plans to go out of business Friday morning, people turned to eBay with boxed Twinkies, looking to make a quick buck.
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Fri Nov 16 12:01:15 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Facebook's new app could land you a job
Facebook this week launched a new app with 1.7 million job listings for you to look through.
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Tue Nov 20 10:38:40 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Black Friday video game deals
Gaming consoles are cheaper this year than ever before, thanks mainly to the fact that the most popular ones have been on the market for a while.
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Wed Nov 21 08:55:42 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Texas home presents Gangnam Style Christmas light show
An Austin-area home will be rocking around the Christmas tree Gangnam Style this holiday season.
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Wed Nov 28 04:29:52 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Holiday e-gift options, ideas
Cyber Monday saw a 30 percent rise in online sales this year compared to last, according to an IBM survey.
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Wed Nov 28 07:33:59 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Doggie dances for leftover turkey
A dancing Chihuahua is setting the Internet on fire.
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Thu Nov 29 08:47:37 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: New app gives you a bit of 'Everything' -- for free!
From recipes to music and games, an up-and-coming app says it has just about anything you could want, and that’s why its makers have named it “Everything.”
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Fri Nov 30 12:15:29 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Beautiful views of planet earth free via NASA’s new iPad app
At first glance, without reading the captions, you'd probably think they were paintings. But they're not.
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Tue Dec 04 11:19:57 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: iPad, iPhone accessory lets you watch TV
Think of it as a TV antenna for your iPhone or iPad: you can watch all you want without using up your monthly data plan.
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Wed Dec 05 08:40:13 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Vote now to keep your right to vote on Facebook
Americans went back to the polls this week but not because of politics. It’s all about proposed changes to Facebook.
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Wed Dec 12 08:47:50 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
$30K coffin plays music for the dead
It’s being promoted as a “revolutionary customized sound system for audiophiles on the other side,” and it’ll set you back about $30,000.
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Thu Dec 13 09:48:27 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Take a look at your Facebook ‘Year in Review’
Facebook’s “Year in Review” launched Thursday, giving users a personalized summary of their top 20 moments over the last 12 months.
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Tue Dec 18 11:30:43 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Should you be concerned about Instagram’s new privacy policy?
By know you’ve probably seen the warning going around the Internet: Instagram can now use and sell your photos without asking for your permission.
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Wed Dec 19 07:28:22 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Eagle snatches toddler: is it real?
A man with his camera pointed at an eagle circling in the sky was recording when the bird swooped down and snatched a toddler.
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Thu Dec 20 06:28:32 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Try not to cry: Sailor surprises mom for Christmas
Will videos of our servicemen and women surprising their families with a sudden reappearance back home ever get old? Probably not.
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Thu Dec 20 08:58:44 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Free download makes Facebook ‘less annoying’
Facebook is back in the news after claims the social network is trying to shut down a free web browser extension that hides advertisements on the website.
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Thu Dec 20 12:28:58 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Funny pics poke fun at Mayan doomsday
Folklore followers are on edge this week, as we approach Friday Dec. 21, 2012, the day that—according to prophecy based on the Mayan calendar—the world will end. Others are taking it more lightly, however.
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Fri Jan 11 04:26:32 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: CES gadgets you’d actually buy
Friday marks the last day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We’ve seen driverless cars, transparent TV’s, and roll-up smartphones.
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Wed Jan 16 12:41:11 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Funny video goes viral: ‘I’m a dog, and I like socks!’
A music video making the rounds on YouTube humorously proclaims what we all know: dogs like socks!
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Wed Jan 16 13:17:47 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Your kids could win a ‘Doodle 4 Google’ scholarship
Google is handing out college scholarships once again this year as part of an online art contest for grade school students.
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Thu Jan 17 11:44:51 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Watch these dogs talk on Skype
Skype, the video conferencing service, apparently isn’t just for humans. Dogs can get a little chatty over the web, too.
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Tue Jan 22 09:25:07 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Report says skin cancer smartphone apps are inaccurate
We know about the smartphone apps that help you count calories, but what about apps that claim they can help you detect skin cancer?
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Mon Jan 28 12:16:51 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Does Facebook owe you $10?
If you received a legal notice from Facebook recently, don't delete it -- that could mean the company owes you money.
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Wed Jan 30 03:43:57 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Make new friends, try new restaurants via new app
If you’re the kind of person who hates to dine alone, a new app from Grubwithus is for you. “GrubTonight” launched in the Apple App Store earlier this week.
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Thu Jan 31 06:36:45 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral video: Attack of the Texas tumbleweed!
A storm system’s gusty winds caused quite a sight this week: attack of the Texas tumbleweed!
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Fri Feb 01 05:53:27 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Get in on Super Bowl smack talk with ConnecTV
ConnecTV says it lets you “share great TV moments with your friends and like-minded fans.” You’ll find individual chat rooms for every show on TV, from the local news to CSI and also the Super Bowl.
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Thu Feb 07 05:23:40 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
WATCH: Toddler’s amazing ‘trick shot’ basketball video
Many “trick shot” videos feature young teens trying to turn heads so they can make a college or pro team somewhere – not this one.
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Thu Feb 07 12:01:18 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tips: How to disable a webcam
Whether you're concerned about someone spying on you by hacking into your computer's webcam or you want to make sure your children stay off of video chat websites, there are a few ways to disable your comptuer's webcam.
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Tue Feb 12 05:27:01 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Altered photo of LL Cool J vs. Chris Dorner goes viral
You’ve probably seen it by now: the split screen image that compares the similar facial features of actor LL Cool J and suspected cop killer Chris Dorner.
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Tue Feb 12 11:40:30 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Program labeled as 'Google for spies' tracks you online
You give it a name, it’ll track down photos, tweets, Facebook posts, etc. and then put it all on map.
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Thu Feb 14 03:48:00 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Meet Siri's free, ultra smart cousin
If you feel like you're always out of time and you need a personal assistant, a new app could be for you.
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Fri Feb 15 10:51:07 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
The Carnival Triumph ‘nightmare’: Real or hype?
Thursday afternoon we got our first look at conditions inside Carnival Triumph as the ship neared Alabama.
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Tue Feb 19 08:03:17 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Watch stunt driver's amazing back flip
Daredevil Guerlain Chicherit has pulled off the world’s first 360-degree back flip in a car, and now he’s racking up the views on YouTube.
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Fri Feb 22 04:44:07 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Newer cell service could save you $1,000/year
A growing number of people are turning to a mobile phone service that uses wireless Internet before turning the call over to a traditional cell tower.
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Tue Feb 26 12:17:08 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: YouTube to charge viewers?
There’s a lot of talk on the Web about possible changes coming to YouTube. The video website may soon ask you to pay to watch certain videos.
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Fri Mar 01 11:22:28 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: If you talk with your hands, get Leap Motion
We’re learning more about an upcoming gadget that hopes to revolutionize how you control your computer, tablet, and smartphone. All you have to do is wave your hands around in the air.
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Mon Mar 04 04:56:53 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: New app 'Koozoo' turns your smartphone into a webcam
A new app that turns smartphones into webcams is a social network where users share live video on a map.
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Tue Mar 05 04:10:41 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Tingo offers refunds if your hotel rate later drops
The spring and summer travel seasons are quickly approaching, so if you’re looking for the cheapest hotel room, you know there are a lot of websites that promise to deliver.
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Tue Mar 12 06:49:59 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Tiny, wearable camera records your life
An upcoming gadget is one of many in the spotlight at this year’s South by Southwest festival in Austin. If you’re the kind of person who is always taking photos, Memoto is for you.
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Wed Mar 13 03:25:27 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: 'Augmented reality' apps take stage at SXSW
An upcoming app could have the answer for anyone who has ever wondered, “this couch is nice, but how will it look in my living room?”
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Fri Mar 15 10:28:00 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Twitter launching new music app
Twitter could be preparing to unveil a music app by the end of the month, if a source close to the development of the service is correct.
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Thu Mar 21 03:31:08 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Free app 'Repix' turns your photos into art
A new app is already at the top of the App Store, letting you turn your photos into art.
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Tue Mar 26 08:52:29 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Apple buys app that tracks your movement indoors
Most apps cost about 99 cents right? Not one recently purchased by Apple: it cost them $20 million.
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Wed Mar 27 12:13:57 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Your kids are probably on ‘Pheed’ -- are you?
You may have never heard of Pheed, but your kids probably have.
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Mon Apr 01 09:23:01 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Viral: ‘Kung fu grandpa’ in parking lot
A viral video titled “Kung FU Grandpa in the Food Lion” now has more than 5 million views on YouTube since being featured on the social networking site Reddit.
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Wed Apr 03 11:00:43 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Ads you can talk to coming soon to your smartphone
A new kind of pop-up advertisement is coming to your smartphone, and it’ll literally have you talking back to your device.
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Mon Apr 08 08:58:29 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Apple iRadio coming this summer
So you already have Spotify or Pandora, do you really need another streaming music app?
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Thu Apr 11 04:20:17 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Digital bracelet ‘LinkMe’ displays text messages, tweets
If you’re addicted to Facebook or texting and have a bad reputation for looking at your smartphone too much, LinkMe could be for you.
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Wed Apr 17 07:52:07 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Check: Company showing off new ‘touchscreen paper’ technology
Imagine opening an ordinary paper book and it comes to life with color videos, images, and information from the web.
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Tue Apr 23 11:47:05 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Google homepage could become your personal assistant
Google’s homepage may soon become your personal assistant – in the form of its popular Android app called “Google Now.”
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Mon Apr 29 11:21:51 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Android users – Why type when you can ‘Swype?’
If you consider yourself a "speed texter" a new Android app is for you.
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Tue Apr 30 12:58:03 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Twitter could be selling your tweets for millions
Last week, Twitter and PeopleBrowsr (yes, no second “e”) settled a lawsuit over your tweets in a deal worth $1 million a year.
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Wed May 01 10:05:06 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Get addicted to the Houston Zoo’s live Animal Webcams
So it’s the middle of the day, and you’re stuck behind a desk. Take a moment to relax and enjoy watching the chimps play at the Houston Zoo!
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Thu May 02 11:05:54 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Netflix drops 1,800 titles, adds 500 new ones
Netflix just dropped hundreds of titles from its library, leaving classic movie lovers with less to choose from.
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Thu May 02 11:28:45 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Houston Zoo coming to Google Street View
Google brought its Street View camera to Houston this week, only it wasn’t on the street.
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Mon May 06 11:08:00 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
JJ Watt has fun on twitter talking 80s, 90s TV
J.J. Watt spent Sunday night flexing his muscles on Twitter.
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Tue May 07 11:35:27 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Nook HD, Kindle Fire HD on sale for Mother’s Day
The National Retail Federation says moms are moving into the 21st century, and tablets and other electronics will be among the most popular Mother’s Day gifts this year.
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Wed May 08 04:08:09 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Free calls, messaging app ‘Viber’ comes to PC & Mac
Between Facebook, Skype, and SMS you probably use a lot of different apps to keep in contact with others. Viber may change that.
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Thu Sep 27 09:22:15 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
WeatherCaster app
When you buy a $500 iPad, you want a little more than a few radar images and the current temperature, right? Download KHOU 11’s official weather app: WeatherCaster.
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Thu May 16 08:54:26 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Send a scent with your text message
Smell-o-vision may finally be here in the form of a small device you plug into your iPhone.
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Fri May 24 12:42:53 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Don't buy a laptop just yet!
Computer chip maker Intel says it has the next big thing in personal computing, and it’s hoping it will bring buyers back to the PC market.
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Wed May 29 10:54:50 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Check out this new $99 Android tablet
A new tablet is available exclusively on Walmart’s store shelves, and no, you won’t have to shell out the big bucks for it.
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Thu May 30 11:48:14 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: The future of Wi-Fi is coming soon
The next generation of wireless connectivity products are due on store shelves in the very near future, and they promise to deliver Wi-Fi more seamlessly.
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Fri May 31 07:07:59 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 & AP
Microsoft bringing back the start button in Windows 8.1?
Microsoft is trying to fix what it got wrong with its radical makeover of Windows.
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Tue Jun 11 04:50:48 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: PlayStation mocks Xbox in online video
Sony on Monday unveiled the latest version of its PlayStation gaming console, and at the same time, took a jab at the Xbox One on YouTube.
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Mon Jun 17 10:32:01 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: iTunes Radio vs. Pandora
If you’re already satisfied (or addicted) to Pandora or Spotify, is it worth making the switch to Apple’s upcoming iTunes Radio?
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Tue Jun 18 11:18:48 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Tech Talk: Instagram may soon support video
Facebook is planning a big press conference for Thursday, but the announcement may have nothing to do with Facebook.
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Wed Feb 13 04:11:48 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 & CNN / Heather Kelly
Tech Check: Twitter, Amex to let you buy online with a hashtag
Twitter is getting into e-commerce. It's now possible to buy goods online in two steps by tweeting a special hashtag.
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Wed Sep 05 05:26:36 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News & Associated Press
FBI denies list of iPhone users came from its laptop
The FBI has disputed a hacker group’s claim that it stole personal identification data on millions of Apple device owners from an agent’s laptop.
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Thu Oct 04 05:59:21 PDT 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News & Associated Press
Mitt Romney puts Big Bird in social media spotlight
As Republican Mitt Romney pledged to cut funding to PBS—adding, “I like PBS, I love Big Bird”—commenters on Twitter leaped to the defense of their favorite “Sesame Street” characters.
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Wed Dec 12 11:41:28 PST 2012 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News & Associated Press
Tech Check: FTC issues warning for parents over children's apps
The government is investigating whether software companies that make cellphone apps have violated the privacy rights of children...
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Mon Mar 04 08:29:11 PST 2013 by Tiffany Craig & Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News
Arian Foster says he’s quitting Twitter
After more than 5,000 tweets and topping out at nearly 375,000 followers, it appears Houston Texans running back Arian Foster is ditching his Twitter account.
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Thu Mar 07 06:01:17 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News & CBS Interactive
Tech Check: Facebook launches News Feed redesign
Are you ready? Facebook is changing again. This time the company is focused on clearing the clutter and creating a "personalized newspaper."
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Tue Jun 11 06:20:12 PDT 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 News & AP
Tech Talk: Apple unveils sleek iOS 7, iRadio
Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software, like the casino-green “felt” of its Game Center app, in what it calls the biggest update since the iPhone’s launch in 2007.
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Mon Jan 14 06:12:00 PST 2013 by Doug Delony / KHOU 11 & Chenda Ngak / CBS News
Java 7 security patch released; download it now
Oracle released a patch for Java 7 on Sunday to address vulnerability in the software that hackers are exploiting.
