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Denton police say tracking software on a stolen iPad led them to three suspects.

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A Manhattan woman who survived a violent mugging says an app is helping her feel safe again. Brynn Gingras reports.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:17 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/051913+Generator.jpg
When the electricity is out, a portable generator can be a huge help, but there's a lot you should know before disaster strikes.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:39 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/CR-Fitness-Video-Games.jpg
Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer Reports checked out five.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:55:31 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.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.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 19:10:42 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Dufnering.jpg
Defending Byron Nelson champion Jason Dufner is ready to defend his title while still riding his "Dufnering" meme fame.

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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.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:21:06 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/CR-smart-phone-050913.jpg
Smart phones contain lots of personal information, but a Consumer Reports survey finds nearly 40 percent of users do nothing to protect it.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 17:36:40 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/DIY-iPhone-Repair.jpg
Consumer Reports wanted to know how easy—or tough—it was to repair a cracked iPhone screen.

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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 19:32:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.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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A Fort Worth woman says she received only bad dates after spending $2,200 on a matchmaking service and was offered a conditional refund if she didn’t speak negatively about the company.

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An international robotics completion has recognized a South Grand Prairie High School student for the second year in a row.

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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...]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:46:48 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/042313+cr+bluetooth.jpg
Bluetooth kits let you talk hands-free while driving, a safer option. Consumer Reports checked out a few to see how easy they are to install, or not, and whether the voice quality is any good.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:43:49 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.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 17:55:48 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/CR-Pay-Smart-042313.jpg
Consumer Reports Money Adviser took a look at several ways to pay for products with smartphones to see whether you really can leave your wallet at home.

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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 09:51:15 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.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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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 11:06:21 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.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.]]>