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5 can’t-miss apps: ‘Squares,’ Reuk, MoneyWiz 2 and more

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Between kicking off the New Year and fighting off your first hangover of 2015, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps.

Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out.

This week's list includes a new racing game from the World Rally Championship, an app that gives you better control of your iPhone's camera and an app to help you get your finances organized.

Check out the gallery, above, to see see all the apps that made our list. If you're looking for more, check out our list of the ...

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By |January 4th, 2015|Apps and Software|0 Comments

Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro has a 3D camera that can really see you

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If you thought the webcam on your laptop was only good for photo-booth apps and the occasional Skype call, Acer has a surprise for you in its Aspire V 17 Nitro. It's one of the first machines to feature Intel's RealSense 3D camera, which can do a lot more than just snap pics and record video.

The Nitro's camera is capable of sophisticated motion tracking (think Kinect) and 3D scanning. Similar to the cameras on board Amazon's Fire Phone, the Nitro's webcam uses an infrared sensor and emitter, as well as a normal camera, to gather both visual and depth information.

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By |January 3rd, 2015|Apps and Software|0 Comments

This Sunday evening will be busiest time of year for online dating

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If you're looking for love online, there's a good chance you'll be checking out potential dates' profiles this Sunday, Jan. 4 at about 8:52 p.m. ET.

According to data provided by Match.com based on traffic from previous years, the first Sunday after New Year's Day is the busiest day of the year for online dating, later in the evening

Match.com said it's on track to have more than 2 million users logging on over 36 million times in the first week of January. But the busiest period actually kicks off on Christmas Day each year and typically lasts until Feb. 14, when the site sees a 30% increase in new member signups ...

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By |January 3rd, 2015|Apps and Software|0 Comments

Chick-fil-A admits to ‘potential data breach’ at some of its restaurants

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Chick-fil-A is investigating a credit card breach at some of its restaurants. The breach may have affected more than 9,000 customer cards, according to a report from security journalist Brian Krebs.

The Atlanta-based chicken-restaurant chain, however, is vague about the breach, saying only that it has "received reports of potential unusual activity involving payment cards used at a few of our restaurants."

"We are investigating reports of potential unusual activity involving payment cards used at a few of our restaurants," Chick-fil-A ...

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By |January 2nd, 2015|Apps and Software|0 Comments

8 apps to help you actually keep your 2015 New Year’s resolutions

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New Year's resolutions are tough.

Though we may start the year with the best of intentions, old habits die hard and too often we're back to our old ways by spring

But when it comes to keeping those pesky resolutions, your smartphone can actually be your best friend. Whether it's finally getting in shape, cleaning out your closet or learning a new language, there are plenty of apps that can help you accomplish your goals throughout the year.

We've rounded up a few of our favorites, below, that will help you stay on task, no matter the goal

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By |January 1st, 2015|Apps and Software|0 Comments