Despicable Me 2': The Reviews Are In! Critics say the sequel is not as strong, but still very entertaining.

In case those ubiquitous billboards featuring funny-faced yellow pills hadn't tipped you off, "Despicable Me 2" is coming to theaters this week, reuniting Gru with his wacky Minions for a whole new set of adventures. In this follow-up to the 2009 blockbuster, Gru (Steve Carell) trades in his supervillain costume in exchange for the life of a super-dad, only to find domestic...

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Samsung buys set top box maker Boxee

Samsung is buying Boxee - an Israeli firm that makes media streaming devices. The South Korean electronics giant said it had "acquired key talent and assets" from the company. "This will help us continue to improve the overall user experience across our connected devices," it added. Boxee's latest product lets subscribers record TV shows onto its servers and then stream...

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Computer mouse inventor Doug Engelbart dies at 88

Computer mouse inventor Doug Engelbart dies at 88 Dr Engelbart's first ever moThe inventor of the computer mouse, Doug Engelbart, has died aged 88. Engelbart developed the tool in the 1960s as a wooden shell covering two metal wheels, patenting it long before the mouse's widespread use. He also worked on early incarnations of email, word processing and video teleconferences...

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Yahoo's pre-fireworks news: We're buying Xobni

Yahoo's pre-fireworks news: We're buying Xobni With purchase of email startup, Yahoo might be looking to take over your mobile phone from every possible angle, including where you store your contacts. Yahoo can't seem to go one week without adding another startup to the portfolio. Just before everyone takes off for Independence Day, the rejuvenated technology giant...

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Egypt's Morsi had Twitter, the generals had the tanks

Egypt's Morsi had Twitter, the generals had the tanks As the Egyptian leader was ousted by the military, he and his allies live-tweeted their side of the events. Now the world can read these tweets, because of Twitter's new translation tool. By now it's almost cliche to note Twitter's involvement in breaking geopolitical news. The service has become so widely used globally,...

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The House of Nines AW13 Clothing Collection

The House of Nines AW13 Clothing Collection The House of Nines AW13 Collection The House of Nines creators Ross Paul Keenan and Shamrez Marawat challenge the perception of British menswear with a truly beautiful collection for AW13. The new range is classic and sleek in aesthetic, featuring sharply engineered silhouettes and muted tones. Almost architectural in feel,...

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Bolivian president's plane redirected over Snowden suspicions

Bolivian president's plane redirected over Snowden suspicions Bolivia claims that its president was "abducted" and that his plane's rerouting violates terms set by the Vienna Convention. g The plane carrying Bolivian President Evo Morales was redirected to Austria after a number of European countries refused to allow airspace use due to concerns that NSA whistleblower...

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Microsoft eyes 2014 launch for Xbox One in Japan

Microsoft eyes 2014 launch for Xbox One in Japan The company is releasing the Xbox One in the U.S. and 20 other countries in 2013, but Japan has been listed as "tier 2."     Microsoft's Xbox One console will hit Japanese store shelves in 2014, the company's Japan President has confirmed. Speaking in an interview with gaming site 4 Gamer, Microsoft Japan President...

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