Exclusive interview: DuckDuckGo founder on privacy and why he doesn’t track users like Google
When Gabriel Weinberg, founder of the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo, first started working on the concept for it almost a decade ago now, he didn’t set out at first to build a company around it – or even a serious product that millions of people would eventually use.
Named after the childhood game of Duck Duck Goose, the search engine that in recent days announced it’s surpassed 10 million searches a day for the first time (around 115 searches a second) actually began with Weinberg deciding he wanted a better experience for himself while using a certain Mountain View-based tech giant’s search product.
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Prime Day: Free Amazon credit when you buy your favorite software
Loyal Amazon customers who also happen to be Prime members will probably have a blast today, as the retailer’s massive Prime Day sales event is in full swing across the globe. In addition to all the products Amazon is heavily discounting today, the company is also offering a few special software deals that customers should be aware of.
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8 awesome iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
Today’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free includes some real gems, like one of our favorite cloud streaming apps as well as a game from one of the most popular mobile gaming franchises in history. Is that not enough for you? Be sure to check yesterday’s post, which includes a few app sales that haven’t ended yet!
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Newegg takes on Prime Day with a massive sale of its own – everything you need to know
Amazon’s crazy Prime Day deals have rivals revved up and ready to compete. Newegg is among them, and the electronics retailer is definitely giving Amazon’s big 20th anniversary sale a run for its money.
While Amazon will be enjoying most of the attention among online retailers today for Prime Day, shoppers on the hunt for great deals would be remiss if they didn’t also check out some of the sales Newegg has in store. How does a 49-inch 4K HDTV for $370 sound? How about a 12-inch Windows laptop with a free upgrade to Windows 10 for just $150?
Everything you need to know about these sales and more follows below.
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Mustang Week 2015 Autocross and Drifting Demos
Hot laps, autocross demos, and vendors make for plenty of action on day 2 of Mustang Week 2015.
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Insane video shows an emergency airplane landing in the middle of a busy highway
It’s not every day that you see an airplane land on the highway, but that’s exactly what happened over the weekend. The event has been caught on traffic cams, with Stafford Township police posting the video to Facebook where everyone can marvel at it.
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5 of the best Amazon Prime Day deals on HDTVs, including exact start times for each sale
Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale is in full swing right now, and the retailer really does appear to be delivering on its promise. This sale event is at least as big, if not bigger than Black Friday.
While there are plenty of deals to enjoy across all categories for Prime Day, many people will be on the lookout for great deals on HDTVs; since flat panel TVs are so expensive, these big events stand to save shoppers tons of money.
Well, if you’re looking to purchase a new HDTV, we’ve highlighted five of the best upcoming options for Prime Day along with the exact times each TV will go on sale.
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The scariest hotel room in the world hangs off the side of a mountain
If you’re paying $1,000 a night to stay in a hotel, it’s more than likely that you’re living lavishly. Perhaps you’re in a Vegas suite, or maybe you’re enjoying some scenic views from within a tucked-away hotel in Italy.
But for those looking to travel abroad and simultaneously live on the edge, quite literally, there’s always a room open at Skylodge Adventure Suites.
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Huge leak: Next-gen Nexus phone specs and release timing revealed
Android fans who are interested in buying new Nexus devices probably know that Google might do things a little differently this year. The company is expected to launch two distinct Nexus handsets, including a reasonably sized LG Nexus 5 (2015) and a Huawei Nexus phablet.
Now, some interesting details about the latter have been posted online by a former leaker.
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A huge number of Amazon Prime Day tech deals just went live – here are the details
Happy Prime Day, everyone! Throughout the day, Amazon is going to be offering a crazy number of discounts to Prime members and a major batch of tech-related deals just went live. Check out the full details below.
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