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Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s chief executive.

Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal Ignites Twitter Speculation

Wishful thinking among Twitter investors aside, there are not many obvious buyers for the social media network.

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May 1, 2016

Skeptics of Self-Driving Cars Span Generations

According to surveys, no matter the age, American drivers see potential benefits in autonomous vehicles, but they want to be sure the technology works.

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February 15, 2016

Tencent Nears Deal to Buy Supercell, Maker of Clash of Clans

If completed, the transaction for control of the Finnish game maker would show the growing power of China’s internet giants and bolster their presence in the global gaming market.

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January 29, 2016

A driver waits for a fare at a Didi Station in Shanghai.

Uber Rival’s $28 Billion Valuation Shows Size of China’s Ride-Sharing Market

Didi Chuxing brought in $7.3 billion in its latest fund-raising round, giving it a valuation of almost half that of Uber, its main competitor in China.

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January 2, 2016

Mohammed Ehtsham, left, and Maham Ehtsham, both from England, in the Sky Box at KL Tower.

A Traveler’s Guide to Taking a Smartphone Abroad

There are two ways to take your phone overseas and get data — the frugal way, which requires a bit of tinkering, and the pay-full-price way.

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October 24, 2015

Why Apple Pay and Other Mobile Wallets Beat Chip Cards

To fight fraud, the retail industry has shifted away from traditional magnetic credit cards in favor of cards with embedded computer chips. They’re slow.

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July 18, 2016

The Dream League Soccer 2016 app, free on iOS and Android.

Put Yourself in the Soccer Game (No Shin Guards Needed)

The UEFA Euro 2016 soccer championships are taking place in France, a good time to get to know the global game. Apps offer stats, scores and games.

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July 1, 2015

Why Windows 10 Upgrades Go Wrong, and How to Avoid It

A majority of Windows users are still avoiding the move to Windows 10 because of upgrade headaches, but there are ways around them.

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June 22, 2015

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