Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:59:25 -0500 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:59:25 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Lovestagram/139128319 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:20:38 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/lovestagram_722x406_2195371414.jpg
You may have heard of the popular photo uploading app Instagram, but now there is a special Valentine's Day version.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-iPad-3-Rumored-Debut/139055059 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:17:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/ipad3_722x406_2194879775.jpg
NBC10's Vince Lattanzio has the latest rumors on the release of the new iPad 3.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Home-Security-Flaw/138977024 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:54:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/camera_tech_722x406_2194354209.jpg
A coding flaw in home security camera could let people get a look inside your home.

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The store made greeting cards are nice and all, but wouldn't it be so much better if you created your own personalized card?

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/Swarm-of-Mosquitoes?-Nope,-a-Quad-Rotor/138977119 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:27:41 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/helicopter_722x406_2194386063.jpg
Three men in the engineering department at The University of Pennsylvania made a little thing they call a quad rotor. They may be little, but they have big potential.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Are-You-a-Facebook-Power-User?/138681264 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:26:52 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/typing_722x406_2192822065.jpg
A recent study tells us the difference between an average Facebook user or a power user.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Graffiti-Artist-Pockets-200-Million-for-Facebook-Murals-138572619.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:20:57 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/david+choe.jpg
The Korean-American graffiti artist was paid for his work in company stock.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Facebook-IPO-Beyond-The-Numbers-138522559.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:17:29 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/161*120/facebook-wash-dc.jpg
Facebook's IPO filing shows how important the company is

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?Facebook-Files-to-go-Public/138525259 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:44:52 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/facebook_page_722x406_2192160609.jpg
Facebook has filed paperwork for a public offering which means you could eventually own a part of the company.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Facebook-Files-for-IPO-Report-138516294.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:18:19 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/181*120/118437132.jpg
Facebook filed its is S-1 paperwork for an initial public offering Wednesday and for the first time gave a look at its revenues and where the company is going.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Facebook-to-File-5-Billion-IPO-Report-138437609.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:53:28 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-722x406.jpg
The rumors of Facebook filing an IPO took a twist Tuesday afternoon when Reuters got a source who had a dollar figure.

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Security experts think that 2012 will be the year with the most cyberattacks. NBC10's Vince Lattanzio gives you a few ways to keep your mobile devices from getting hit.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/Make-a-Gym-Pact-or-Pay-Up/138178159 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:43:12 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Gym_Generic_722x406_2190647545.jpg
Need a little extra motivation to get in shape? A new service offers extra incentive for people to go to the gym -- if you don't workout on schedule Gym-Pact makes you pay and if you do go you get paid.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-What-Did-Your-Date-Think-of-You?/138163674 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:24:32 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/wot_went_wrong_722x406_2190588774.jpg
Want to find out what your date thought of you or why it never turned into something more? Now you can with the app Wot Went Wrong.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Get-Paid-to-Watch-TV-Theres-an-App-For-That-138132428.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:44:20 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/iPad4.jpg
A new iPhone and iPad app rewards you for watching hours and hours of TV

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Google-Privacy-Changes/138085458 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:39:26 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/google_search_722x406_2190274232.jpg
Google will be combining user data to help unify your activity on the site. Google users will also be required to log in starting March 1.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/NATL-Google-to-Users-You-Cant-Opt-Out-138037723.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:34:17 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/google-plus-logo-640.jpg
Google will combine private information from across all its web properties, a move users can't opt out of.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Facebook-Timeline-Switch/138003243 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:06:06 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/facebook_time_line_722x406_2189917905.jpg
If you haven't changed your Facebook page over to the Timeline feature yet, Facebook is about to change it for you.

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Villanova hires company to keep an eye on student athletes online

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/Internet-Safety-Town-Hall/137929518 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:04:26 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/WEBInternetSafety_6003886_722x406_2189616902.jpg
Keeping kids safe in the digital age was the focus of the town hall meeting moderated by NBC10's Tracy Davidson.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/Tackle-the-Right-TV-for-the-Super-Bowl/137796453 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:55:47 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/superbowltvs_722x406_2188881172.jpg
There's so much to think about when picking out a new HDTV. So here's some help if you're looking to score one for the big game.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Textbooks-for-iPads/137710128 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:44:19 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/ipad_textbooks_722x406_2188591514.jpg
Apple announced Thursday that will be selling digital textbooks from three major carriers. The E-book textbooks will sell for $15 or less.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/NATL-Apple-Gets-into-Textbook-Publishing-137673158.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:21:25 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/jobs-reaction-P7.jpg
An e-textbook initiative has been in the works at Apple for a while, reportedly inspired by Al Gore's 'Our Choice' e-book.

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Many popular websites participated in "Blackout Wednesday" to protest anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Wikipedia-Shuts-Down/137531423 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:59:32 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/wiki_722x406_2187935080.jpg
Wikipedia is shutting down Wednesday to protest two controversial pieces of legislation. The site will be blacked out for 24 hours.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-A-Smart-Camera?/137447888 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:32:48 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/smart_camera_722x406_2187618763.jpg
Polaroid is stepping it up and making a smart camera. That's right. A camera with WiFi, a touchscreen and apps.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?_-Shazam-Player/137323303 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:56:24 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/WhattheTechShazamPlayer_722x406_2186717671.jpg
Vince talks about the new Shazam Player phone app.

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If the show (and it's still big) does go on, who takes over the top slot?

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech_-Bye-Bye-Dot-Com?/137218723 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:38:11 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/computer_722x406_2186374084.jpg
Web addresses may not be your normal dot com or dot net anymore. Starting Thursday companies are able to apply for new web addresses with unlimited dot options.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Sony-Unveils-Android-Powered-Tablets-137150538.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:47:33 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/187*120/sony-tablet-ces.jpg
The 2012 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show was supposed to be about tablets and ultrabooks.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Microsoft-to-Make-Pedestrian-GPS?/137131428 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:42:21 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/gps_722x406_2185993739.jpg
Microsoft has been given a patent to make a GPS that is strictly for pedestrians.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/NATL-Your-Facebook-News-Feed-Now-Has-Ads-137086993.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:18:36 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/184*120/ZuckerbergMessages.jpg
Facebook launches ads in user news feeds, now called "Featured Stories."

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/NATL-Google-Wants-to-Power-Your-Refrigerator----137085288.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:16:43 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/eric-schmidt-ces.jpg
Two of the biggest stars of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show were suppose to be mobile phones and tablets. Google is taking that further.

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On Tuesday Google announced that it has added posts by users when looking for search results. The feature is for Google Plus users and the company is hoping that the new feature will help serve their...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/What-the-New-Google-Search-Is-Really-All-About-137034203.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:10:48 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/google10.JPG
"Search Plus Your World" makes personalized search results a reality for the Internet giant.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Photos-Consumer-Electronics-2012-137024558.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:31:00 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/CES-Gadgets-P5.jpg
The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700 exhibitors.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/NBC-To-Broadcast-London-Olympics-in-3D-137021188.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:57:10 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/3dtvglasses.jpg
Some 200 hours of coverage will be aired in 3D.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/CES--The-Show-Needs-an-Upgrade-136957298.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:37:50 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/194*120/ces_2012_lg_3d.jpg
CES is still cool, but needs an infusion of young, hip software companies.

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A website called Socialbaker.com is using social media statistics to help predict the 2012 presidential race.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Get-Rid-of-Email-Subscriptions/136841253 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:15:59 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/unrollme_722x406_2184287329.jpg
Everyone gets those unwanted emails from different sites they have subscribed to, but now with Unroll.Me there is a way to get rid of that clutter.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Roku-Streaming-Stick/136697963 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:42:45 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/roku_722x406_2183567947.jpg
Looks like technology is getting even closer to becoming cable-less. The company Roku, has come up with an online streaming stick that plugs into the back of your TV.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/Skip-Club-Lines-With-LineRocket/136411483 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:21:38 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/LINE_ROCKET_722x406_2181820233.jpg
There's a new high-tech way to skip those long lines to get into some of the hottest nightclubs around. Learn more about LineRocket on their website.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/Man-Spends-16000-on-Virtual-Sword-136396698.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:44:04 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/189*120/age_of_wulin_sword.jpg
A man spent $16,000 on a virtual sword for a game that has not even been released yet.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Keep-Up-With-Politics/136625003 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:29:24 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/whatthetech_722x406_2183214759.jpg
Google is making it easy for users to track election candidates with Google's Election and Politics Hub.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-the-Tech?-Winter-Weather-Alarm/136400433 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:39:28 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/winter_weather_app_722x406_2181756631.jpg
Having to scrape frost off your windows and shovel your car out of the snow can cause a delay when getting to work on time, but there is a new phone app to make sure the weather doesn't make you late.

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YouTube wants you to help them find the newest viral sensation by participating in a new feature called YouTube Slam.

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