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Privacy board: NSA's Internet monitoring is legal 07/02/2014 03:00am • KEN DILANIAN AP Intelligence Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Security Agency programs that collect huge volumes of Internet data within the United States pass constitutional muster and employ "reasonable" safeguards designed to protect the rights of Americans, an independent privacy and civil World Cup hits online streaming record, buzz soars 07/01/2014 04:40pm • BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Moments after Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez sunk his teeth into an opposing Italian player during Tuesday's World Cup match-up, brands were using the incident to market burgers on Twitter.Suarez's mid-game snack --and Italian forward Mario B BRAZIL BEAT: Waffle House vs Belgian waffles 07/01/2014 01:26am • SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) -- Waffle House doesn't serve Belgian waffles and certainly won't start now.The Georgia-based restaurant chain took to its Twitter account Monday to proclaim, "We don't believe in Belgium waffles." Or Belgian waffles, as a follower quickly corrected. But the sentiment, a riff o Review: Equalizer apps work better than Clari-Fi 06/30/2014 09:20am • RYAN NAKASHIMA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bring back the equalizers!That's my conclusion after trying out Clari-Fi, a new technology from audio equipment maker Harman Kardon. Clari-Fi aims to restore some of the audio signal that is lost because of digital compression in today's download a What's next for Aereo after Supreme Court ruling? 06/27/2014 08:18pm • ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The Supreme Court dealt Internet startup Aereo a major setback on Wednesday in ruling that the television-over-the-Internet service operates much like a cable TV company. As a result, the service violates copyright law unless Aereo pays broadcaste Google begins editing European search results 06/27/2014 05:10pm • TOBY STERLING Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) -- Google has begun deleting some search results at the request of its users, following a court ruling that European Union citizens have a right to ask for the removal of embarrassing personal information that pops up on a search of their names.Several w Review: How to follow World Cup beyond live video 06/27/2014 11:36am • MAE ANDERSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Every World Cup game is being shown on television and online in the U.S., but many will require a cable or satellite TV subscription, even for Internet streaming. What if you don't have one?Good news: In 2014, there are more apps and other options than Google shows off Android Auto, wearables 06/27/2014 11:24am • BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Some 1 billion people are now using Android devices, Google said as the company kicked off its two-day developer conference Wednesday in San Francisco.But the online search leader's effort to broaden its focus beyond smartphones and tablets Jay Z's touring 'blueprint': Rapper co-headlines 06/27/2014 06:18am • MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writers NEW YORK (AP) -- You could create a music award based on Jay Z's collaborative tours.Past nominees for best live performance by Jay Z and friends would include Justin Timberlake, Eminem and Kanye West, among others. And this year, the rap king is hitting the road with Data Doctors: Should I build an an app for my business? 06/26/2014 11:50am • By Ken Colburn, Data Doctors PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Q: I want to create an app for my business, but I need to find someone that knows how to build apps that I can trust or someone that can teach me how to do it. How do I get started? A: There is no question that the use of mobile apps is on the ri For US fans stuck at work, a streaming milestone 06/26/2014 10:02am • RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The first two U.S. games at this World Cup kicked off at favorable times for watching on television back home.The Americans' group finale Thursday will be smack in the middle of the workday. The match against Germany, which could determine whether After uproar, Google executive to sell Oregon home 06/26/2014 07:36am • STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A Google executive who had planned to tear down his historic Portland house has instead opted to sell it after outraged neighbors complained and 3,000 people signed an online petition urging him to preserve the 19th century home.Earlier this year Eyes on you: Experts reveal police hacking methods 06/26/2014 06:06am • RAPHAEL SATTER Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- Law enforcement agencies across the globe are taking a page out of the hacker's handbook, using targets' own phones and computers to spy on them with methods traditionally associated with cybercriminals, two computer security groups said Tuesday.Drawing Review: Colors come to life in new Samsung tablet 06/25/2014 02:30pm • ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S tablet looks different.As soon as I turned on the screen, I noticed that the colors are stunning and vivid. Red looks redder, and greens are greener. The lawn and the trees in "Ghostbusters" look alive, as does a purple- San Francisco to app: Curb parking space auctions 06/25/2014 12:20pm • TERRY COLLINS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco's new crackdown on a mobile app that allows people to auction off their public parking spots marks yet another clash between innovative technologies and regulators trying to maintain law and order, public safety and a sense of social