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Chrome's Maze turns web surfing into 3D game

Google has presented a spectacular new feature that is only available on Chrome. It turns any web page into a 3D maze users can play in, using their smartphone as a game controller.

Skype exposing users' Internet addresses to 'entire world'

Online call service Skype is constantly exposes users' Internet addresses to the entire world, giving criminals chance to better target cyber attacks and rivals to locate people.

Amazon granted a patent 'gravity links' system

A string of tech sites has reported last weekthat Amazon was granted a new patent for a "gravity-based link assist" system, designed to draw users' on-screen pointer towards clickable objects when it is located within a 'gravitational field' on the page.

Google adds 'animated' filters for gif finding

This week Google began rolling out image search filters to make it easier for users to find exactly the kind of gif they are looking for.

Dropbox buys email app startup Mailbox

Online storage firm Dropbox on Friday announced that it has bought Mailbox, a hot startup devoted to making it simpler to deal with email overloads.

Hotmail, Outlook hit by lengthy fault, Microsoft confirms

Microsoft has said the users of Outlook and Hotmail webmail services have been hit by a lengthy fault.

Netflix lets US viewers share at Facebook

Netflix on Wednesday took the long awaited step of letting US users share with Facebook friends what they have been watching at the film and television show streaming service.

Vimeo to launch pay-per-view service

In an attempt to retain its biggest users and attract more premium content, video sharing site Vimeo is planning to introduce an on-demand, pay-per-view element to its existing service.

Google's new search will be like 'Star Trek'

Google has said that it is planning to give its users a new experience of searching the web, which would be like 'Star Trek'.

YouTube co-founder to launch new video streaming service

YouTube co-founder Chris Hurley is planning to launch a new video streaming service, it was revealed at this year's music and tech festival SXSW, which runs from March 8-17.

France to investigate Skype over telecom operator status

The French telecoms regulator ARCEP said it had asked prosecutors to investigate Microsoft Corp's Skype for failing to register as a telecom operator.

Pinterest offers new tool, lays base for money-making features

Online scrapbook Pinterest is rolling out new tools that will show businesses the number of visitors it delivers to their websites, part of the fast-growing start-up's efforts to forge closer ties to companies and build a base for the introduction of money-making features.

YouTube to launch Spotify-like music streaming service

YouTube is reportedly planning to launch a music streaming service to rival Spotify later this year.

Microsoft's Yammer adds translation functions

Microsoft said Thursday its Yammer social network for internal corporate communications would add message translation capabilities to help firms with multilingual operations.

Now, new service that delivers your 'snail mail' like email

An Austin-based startup Outbox has no made it easy to digitize all of your physical mails and deliver them to you electronically.


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