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Et tu, Etsy? The online marketplace for vintage and handmade goods has banned the use of the Washington Redskins’ logo and nickname from its store. That’s bad news if you’re a Washington, D.C., NFL fan in the market for some … Continue reading →

In a few years, we might be hitting ourselves for laughing at new Apple products. (The iPad seemed ridiculous when it first debuted, and now look at us. Everyone has one.) But for now, we’d like to remain blissfully ignorant. … Continue reading →

President Obama will interrupt viewers of CBS, ABC, Fox and NBC at 9 p.m. on Wednesday for a rare prime-time address about his strategy for fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Those viewers — Americans seeking a mindless … Continue reading →

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more impressive “selfie” than this! Attached to the European Space Agency’s comet-chasing spacecraft Rosetta, the Philae lander opened one of its robotic eyes when the mission was orbiting comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko at a distance of … Continue reading →

As Apple made steps into two new categories on Tuesday, with the Apple Watch and Apple Pay, many were quick to notice a missing character that has long characterized the names of Apple products: the “i.” Technically, the word “Apple” … Continue reading →

Now that Apple has announced the shiny new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, available for preorder on Friday and shipping Sept. 19, it’s time to start weighing your options. Should you stick with your trusty yet suddenly obsolete iPhone model, … Continue reading →

JOHANNESBURG — Guilty or not guilty? The verdict in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial will not be delivered so simply. Judge Thokozile Masipa will first recount and analyze the evidence given by each of the nearly 40 witnesses in the … Continue reading →

The United States is a landscape-diverse nation, but one state stands out for its beautiful scenery: California From desolate deserts, lush forests and stunning coastline, to the bustling cities that millions of people call home, California provides an endless variety … Continue reading →

Amid all the new products Apple introduced on Tuesday, the Cupertino giant also quietly but officially retired the iPod classic. This was more than a little ironic, considering U2′s appearance alongside Tim Cook on with a splashy new Apple video … Continue reading →

SYDNEY — Apple announced the much-anticipated new iPhones on Tuesday, as bleary-eyed Australians tried to fight through their sleepy haze to catch a glimpse. If for some reason you’ve been stuck under a rock (or a dooner) or just need … Continue reading →