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Justice Department Plans New Cybercrime Team

1:17pm December 04, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

The reorganization being announced today will "provide a central hub for expert advice and legal guidance" and improve coordination among law enforcement, businesses and elected officials.

YouTube Retools To Accommodate 'Gangnam Style'

7:57am December 04, 2014

The song recently surpassed 2.1 billion views, and nearly broke YouTube in the process. The video streaming website had to upgrade its coding.

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An undated photo of Justin Carter, who's facing a felony "terroristic threat" charge in Texas.

National

As Supreme Court Considers Online Threats, An Update On Justin Carter

11:57am December 03, 2014

by Elise Hu

Justin Carter is a Texas 19-year-old who was jailed for making a "terroristic threat" on Facebook. Despite many efforts to get his case dismissed, he's still awaiting trial.

Dolls depicting Elsa from the Disney film Frozen — the movie's merchandise is expected to be the most popular gift for girls this holiday season — await pickup Sunday at an Amazon warehouse in Tracy, Calif.

Amazon Unleashes Robot Army To Send Your Holiday Packages Faster

9:32am December 03, 2014

by Rachael Myrow

In its endless quest to get goods to customers fast, Amazon has hired squads of speedy robots. In warehouses where human "pickers" walked miles a day, machines now zip shelves of goods back and forth.

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An image from a Twitter video shows how a user would report harassment under a new process announced Tuesday.

Twitter Targets Trolls With New Rules On Abuse

8:48pm December 02, 2014

by Bill Chappell

One woman who has experienced abuse on Twitter calls the change "a big step up," as the company changes how it handles harassment and the ability to block other users.

3-D Printers Now On Sale At Your Neighborhood Home Depot

7:09pm December 02, 2014

Audie Cornish speaks with Signe Brewster, staff writer at the technology blog Gigaom, about the consumer market for 3-D printers.

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Apple's Success Continues Under Tim Cook, But Steve Jobs Still Looms Large

5:55pm December 02, 2014

by Sam Sanders

The company's market capitalization hit a record last month under Cook's leadership, nearing $700 billion. But by one measure, the legacy of Jobs still dominates.

Did You Hear? Going Viral No Longer Just For Videos, Memes

12:57pm December 02, 2014

by Laura Sydell

Sure, the Internet is littered with viral cat videos. But recently some bits of audio have drawn millions of listens. Yet it may be too soon to say we're entering a new age of viral audio.

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North Korean Government Thought To Be Behind Sony Pictures Hack

2:57am December 02, 2014

by Sam Sanders

The company's email and corporate networks were disabled, and five Sony films were leaked online. North Korean officials said "wait and see" when asked if they were behind the cyberattack.

David Lowery, of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, says he's wary of the way Pandora pays for music.

Music & Culture

Pandora's New Deal: Different Pay, Different Play

2:12pm December 01, 2014

by Laura Sydell

The Internet radio service offers greater exposure to artists in exchange for a lower royalty rate.

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