Comcast offers free access to WiFi in Ocean City

Comcast offers free access to WiFi in Ocean City

If you’re worried about being out of touch while in Ocean City this summer, Comcast wants to ease your mind.

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Five things you need to know this morning

Five things you need to know this morning

Thought you had a bad night last? Well, Amanda Bynes has you beat. Former "Hairspray" actress is in a New York City jail this morning after the troubled former child star threw a bong out her 36th floor window last night.

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Five things you need to know today

Five things you need to know today

Indiana Pacers star Paul George had a good game last night, unfortunately LeBron James had a better one, delivering Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Congerence Finals to the Miami Heat. Indiana Pacers star Paul George had a good game last night,...

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Twitter beefs up security after hacking spree on media

Twitter beefs up security after hacking spree on media

Twitter Inc. unveiled technology to boost security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including the Associated Press, the Financial Times and The Onion.

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Five things you need to know this morning

Five things you need to know this morning

Early this morning in Orlando, the FBI shot and killed a man thought to be an associate of the Boston bombing suspects.

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Local gamers share their curiosity about Xbox changes

Local gamers share their curiosity about Xbox changes

Check back on this slug frequently for updated details about the Xbox release.

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Microsoft to unveil new Xbox Tuesday

Microsoft to unveil new Xbox Tuesday

Microsoft Corp. is unveiling its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version.

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Search traffic glancing at Xbox, still focused heavily on the Oklahoma tornado

Search traffic glancing at Xbox, still focused heavily on the Oklahoma tornado

Amazon's hosting service has been approved for government use, a formerly obscure math lecturer has received hard-won praise for an incredible accomplishment, and Oklahoma City is working to dig out from a devastating tornado. Welcome to your online trends report for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

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Yahoo buys Tumblr in $1.1 billion deal

Yahoo buys Tumblr in $1.1 billion deal

Yahoo Inc. said Monday it will buy online blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash.

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GrubHub, Seamless to combine online food ordering businesses

GrubHub, Seamless to combine online food ordering businesses

Chicago-based food ordering startup GrubHub is merging with its rival Seamless, creating a company with more than $100 million in revenue and a combined network of more than 20,000 local takeout restaurants across the U.S.

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The Internet likes Kanye; not such a big fan of the Tumblr purchase

The Internet likes Kanye; not such a big fan of the Tumblr purchase

Yahoo has added another major property to its portfolio, Kanye West went dark and political for his SNL gig, and France is buying military equipment. Welcome to your post-weekend trends report for May 20, 2013.

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Pentagon approves military use of iPhones and iPads

Pentagon approves military use of iPhones and iPads

The U.S. Defense Department on Friday approved the use of iOS devices for its network and systems, setting up a fight among Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry for the department's business.

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The Office, Grey's Anatomy and American Idol close out with surprises

The Office, Grey's Anatomy and American Idol close out with surprises

TV has taken over the online trends this morning as people dissect the finales of shows like The Office, American Idol and Grey's Anatomy. The Office ended it's nine year run last night, featuring the return of longtime star Steve Carrell.

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Google's new Gmail feature lets users send money by email

Google's new Gmail feature lets users send money by email

Gmail already lets you attach photos, videos, documents and event invitations, so Google figured, why not money too?

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Powerball fever is on, American Idol winds down and Star Trek boldly goes

Powerball fever is on, American Idol winds down and Star Trek boldly goes

Two big prizes are up for grabs this week -- Powerball and American Idol and they're both captivating the Internet. But something tells me it's probably easier to win American Idol than the massive national lottery.

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Baltimore health experts share their picks for best fitness apps [Pictures]

Baltimore health experts share their picks for best fitness apps [Pictures]

Staying fit has gone high-tech. "There are so many apps holding the answers to your nutrition and exercise questions," says Adina Fradkin, a clinical dietitian with Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The trick is finding one that works with your lifestyle and fitness needs. Baltimore health and fitness experts share their favorite apps for getting and staying fit. -- Kit Waskom Pollard

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Google unveils All Access music service, rivaling Spotify, Pandora

Google unveils All Access music service, rivaling Spotify, Pandora

Google took its first step into the music subscription service market Wednesday, announcing All Access -- a Spotify and Pandora competitor.

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Regulators to decide if app-based Uber must comply with taxi rules

Regulators to decide if app-based Uber must comply with taxi rules

The state Public Utilities Commission will schedule a formal hearing on whether to make Uber Technologies, which lets Baltimore customers hail a town car by smart phone, abide by regulations that govern taxi companies.

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Angelina Jolie is still going strong and Gordon Ramsay meets his match

Angelina Jolie is still going strong and Gordon Ramsay meets his match

For the second day in a row, Angelina Jolie is owning the Internet. The actress' admission that she had a double mastectomy to prevent cancer is still captivativing readers with over a million searches for Jolie just on Google.

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Angelina Jolie has a double mastectomy and the IRS faces an audit of its own

Angelina Jolie has a double mastectomy and the IRS faces an audit of its own

Actress Angelina Jolie is dominating the trends this morning, but not for a film or her just-as-famous husband Brad Pitt. The 37-year-old actress took a bold step to prevent breast cancer.

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How to carve a swan from a watermelon (and other institutional analogies)

How to carve a swan from a watermelon (and other institutional analogies)

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Bill would guarantee ability to unlock smartphones, tablets

Bill would guarantee ability to unlock smartphones, tablets

In a move cheered by consumer advocates, a group of bipartisan legislators has introduced a bill in Congress that would ensure that users have the ability to unlock their smartphones and tablets in order to switch carriers.

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Still no Mother's Day gift? It's not too late with these mobile apps

Still no Mother's Day gift? It's not too late with these mobile apps

Mother's Day is only a couple of days away but -- wouldn't you know it? -- you have no gift, no card and no time! If you're just now scrambling to put something together and trying to make it work, remember, Mom deserves better than that. After all, we love our moms -- and yours too.

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The Internet celebrates LeBron, Europe, your mom

The Internet celebrates LeBron, Europe, your mom

It's Europe Day! (Yeah, we didn't know that either.) Welcome to your trends report for Friday, May 10.

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Teenager comes up with a way to block Twitter TV spoilers

Teenager comes up with a way to block Twitter TV spoilers

We would like to nominate Jennie Lamere for the Nobel TV prize if there were one.

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Jodi Arias awaits her fate, Ariel Castro baffles neighbors and congressman sponsors gun giveaway

Jodi Arias awaits her fate, Ariel Castro baffles neighbors and congressman sponsors gun giveaway

By Dana Amihere, The Baltimore Sun

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Microsoft says Windows 8 sales 'good' but will update amid criticisms

Microsoft says Windows 8 sales 'good' but will update amid criticisms

In the face of mounting criticisms and sluggish PC sales, Microsoft continues to insist that its gamble on the radically redesigned Windows 8 operating system is paying off, if slowly. 

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Sanford and Hicks go to Congress, The CIA goes to Hollywood and CNN stays put

Sanford and Hicks go to Congress, The CIA goes to Hollywood and CNN stays put

Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has been elected to the House (or at least that's where we hear he's going). Welcome to your trends report for Monday, May 8, 2013.

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Online grocery ordering and home delivery move to organic market

Online grocery ordering and home delivery move to organic market

Nate Weiner used to do most of his grocery shopping at the Wegmans in Hunt Valley and the Giant near his Hampden home. Now he orders most of his groceries online from Relay Foods and picks it up at designated spot on Sundays.

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Samsung opening 1,400 mini-shops inside Best Buy stores across U.S.

Samsung opening 1,400 mini-shops inside Best Buy stores across U.S.

The next time you walk into a Best Buy store, there's a good chance you'll see Samsung's answer to Apple's retail stores.

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Barnes & Noble drops Nook prices, eyes Mother's Day sales boost

Barnes & Noble knows it's not winning the tablet race by any margin, but the book retailer is hoping for a big boost for Mother's Day.

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YouTube poised to enter subscription business for some content

YouTube poised to enter subscription business for some content

The next time you click on a YouTube video, you might be asked to pony up some cash before it plays.

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Tweens and Instagram

Tweens and Instagram

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ABOUT THE BLOGGERS

Tim Swift has been writing and editing for The Baltimore Sun since 2001. He's covered Maryland news, pop culture, the local arts scene and now the wilds of the world wide web. Swift is filling in on BaltTech, writing a daily online trends feature, until a new technology writer is named so feel free to send any tips or suggestion his way.

Steve Earley supports The Sun's mobile, social media and curation efforts as a member of its audience engagement team. The Baltimore resident and area native is inspired by the generativity — consumers become creators, questions become answers, old ways become new ways — of widely accessible technology. He will regularly contribute posts.
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