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Facebook Open Compute project has "weaknesses," Cisco CEO says

Facebook's Open Compute project, which is working on open source servers and switches, will be limited by "weaknesses" in scope that Cisco can exploit, CEO John Chambers said this week.

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1. iPhone 5S specs reportedly leaked: NFC, 12 megapixel camera, fingerprint authorization

2. Can your IP address give away your identity?

3. Tech groups ask US for transparency in secret data requests

4. Samsung reveals high-speed 1TB SSDs for consumers, enterprise

5. Smartwatches still in a 'so what' phase for consumers

6. Sony to sell 'world's first' SD card-based backup for PCs

7. TechTip: Disabling Gmail's inbox sorting

8. Google press event July 24 could bring Android news

9. Is Microsoft starting from scratch with Windows Phone 9?

10. Google Glass in the NFL? … Two words: Jadeveon Clowney

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iPhone 5S specs reportedly leaked: NFC, 12 megapixel camera, fingerprint authorization

This is a rumor folks, so take it with a grain of salt. Still, the following is a rather big, and more importantly, believable rumor, so take heed if you can't wait to find out what type of goodies Apple may have in store for us when they finally unveil the iPhone 5S. READ MORE

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Tech groups ask US for transparency in secret data requests

Influential technology companies and groups want the U.S. government to lift restrictions on publicizing secret requests for user data as the fallout continues over the scale of government surveillance. READ MORE

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Samsung reveals high-speed 1TB SSDs for consumers, enterprise

Samsung Electronics will offer a range of faster SSD drives for consumers from next month, including a zippy new 1TB drive meant for everyday use. READ MORE

Smartwatches still in a 'so what' phase for consumers

With Apple's iWatch and several competing smartwatches from major manufacturers in the works, some analysts question whether consumers will embrace such wearable technology. READ MORE

Sony to sell 'world's first' SD card-based backup for PCs

Sony wants to simplify laptop backups. READ MORE

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TechTip: Disabling Gmail's inbox sorting

TechTip: Disabling Gmail's inbox sorting Don't like how Gmail is putting your emails into categories like social, promotions or updates? It's an easy feature to disable and IDG News Service's Nick B... From: networkworld Views: 1 1 ratings Time: 00:50 More in Science & Technology READ MORE

Google press event July 24 could bring Android news

Google has sent out invitations to a press event next week in San Francisco that reveal no details other than that Android and Chrome chief Sundar Pichai will host, signaling that some new mobile product or feature could be unveiled. READ MORE

Is Microsoft starting from scratch with Windows Phone 9?

A Russian blog claims Microsoft is going back to the drawing board with Windows Phone 9, which would involve a lot of risk on Microsoft's part. READ MORE

Google Glass in the NFL? … Two words: Jadeveon Clowney

ESPN the other day did a segment where reporter Katie Linendoll had quarterback Sam Bradford and wide receiver Tavon Austin of the St. Louis Rams throw and catch a pass while wearing Google Glass. "What about the latest tech buzz, Google Glass: Could it work in the NFL?" Linendoll asks introducing the segment. And the answer is why yes, yes it could, at least if you're talking about one NFL player... READ MORE

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