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Tech news roundup for June 17

This week: Facebook Messenger gets a new home screen, Microsoft's purchase of LinkedIn makes people fear Clippy's return, and Xbox shows off a new console coming in August. Also find out (fast) what 13 things Apple unveiled at their annual conference, check out the best video game trailers shown at E3, and take a peek at Knocki—our Kickstarter of the week.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Weezer

The featured album today is The Red Album released in June of 2008. It was the sixth studio album for the band and has sold a million copies worldwide. One critic talked about how all the parts of this album don’t fit together, and it’s so much better because of it. It gives it this new personality and gives you a side of Weezer never before seen. To get that kind of enjoyment for $5 bucks, we should all be so lucky – wait, we are!
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Seen on Pinterest: 6 Tips to Make Every Home Feel Like a Beach House

Your home should be a haven - a place where you can relax and truly feel yourself. For those of us who love the warm summer months, decorating our home with "beach" or "lake" decor is a great way to create that vacation time ambiance that can help even the most overworked soul unwind. With a just a few small updates and a little "Seen on Pinterest" inspiration, you can turn your home (or at least a room) into something with coastal chic vibes that will make your friends think you've hired an interior designer.
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Tech news roundup for June 10

This week: new cars you probably can't afford (but man do they look gooooood), 33 million Twitter passwords and usernames were stolen, and Google's co-founder is placing big bets on flying cars. Also check out a new Bluetooth toothbrush, get the scoop on a possible folding OLED phone coming next year, and find out what's being rumored for Apple's conference next week.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: REO Speedwagon

There are a couple tracks you still here on classic radio today, and they’re pretty catchy. I think if you’re looking for a signature pop album from the early ‘80s, you may not find a better example than this. It’s toe-tapping and one you can crank up in the car and sing along if you want. Just don’t do it with the windows down, at risk the car next to you will make fun of you the rest of the day.
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Tech news roundup for May 27

This week: Pebble introduces a really affordable smartwatch, a stair-climbing wheelchair gets a new lease on life, and Twitter now lets you blather a teeny bit more. Also, Microsoft "streamlines" their smartphone unit, the world's first smart ear plugs hit the market, and more.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Daughtry

The popularity of American Idol and the ensuing successes of the artists have been documented on Cheap Tunes Tuesday before. Today’s artist did not win the contest, but has certainly made a name for himself. He formed a band and has made a serious dent in the music industry since coming up short in the fifth season.
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