Yelp update brings new look to iPhone, new features to iPad

Yelp's app has remained a solid resource for finding places to eat on the fly but, until now, the user interface has been a bit bland. With version 6.0.0, business pages have been updated for the iPhone, featuring a new clean layout and a "pull to view" function that shoots you straight to the location's photos.

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5 Essential Apps for Olympic Fanatics

Keeping up with Olympic events and your favorite athletes has never been easier. Even in the past four years since the Beijing summer games, technology has expanded tremendously. We can follow live events from virtually anywhere. While we can't catch each and every live event, we can tune into our favorites with the help of several recently launched apps.

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What You Need to Know About Two-Factor Authentication

A hacker who steals your bank password can transfer funds from your account, but a hacker who steals your ATM card PIN can't make a withdrawal. He doesn't have the card. A two factor authentication system requires both something you know and something you have, so it's much more secure.

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Microsoft's cheapest Surface tablet won't cost $1K after all

(Credit: Microsoft) Those of you eyeing a Microsoft Surface tablet won't have to cough up $1,000 or $2,000 for the privilege. The rumor mill was buzzing yesterday after Swedish Website Webhallen listed prices for the four different Surface models ranging from $1,002 up to $2,150.

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TechCrunch Giveaway: Nexus 7 Plus Free Ticket To Disrupt SF #TCDisrupt

It's that time again. We are super excited to give away not only a free ticket to Disrupt SF, but we are also giving away a free Nexus 7 tablet to one lucky winner. I know, read on. Disrupt SF is shaping up to be one of the biggest technology events of the year.

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