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December 25

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The Snapguide app for iOS.
Best of 2012: Top apps for smartphones and tablets

Here's a selection of great new apps, and some must-have standbys for phones and tablets.

Volunteers take phone calls from children at the North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs on Monday.
NORAD's Santa trackers have record-breaking night

NORAD answered more than 111,000 Santa calls, breaking last year's record of 107,000.

The Wii U comes with a new online network, video chat and other features.
First impressions: Nintendo TVii

Service for Wii U adds social features, integration with tablet controller.

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Investors were disappointed after Netflix cut its forecast for streaming subscribers.
tech
Netflix says video streaming service hit by outage

The company says on its Twitter page that the outage was caused by "some of Amazon's cloud infrastructure."

An employee walks a wide isle at Amazon.com's 1.2 million square foot fulfillment center in Phoenix on Cyber Monday.
tech
Online spending for holiday increases

Consumers spent more money this holiday season compared to last year.

Android smartphones such as the Motorola Razr Maxx HD are being targeted by new malware that infects through text message ads.
personal
Beware: Android virus uses your phone to spread spam

Spam text messages have begun circulating that can infect Android smartphones.

A screenshot of the Google Santa Tracker website.
tech
Reindeer games: Google spreads holiday cheer

Santa Tracker lets users play Christmas games, send messages from Santa.

A boy looks for his tablet computer as others play with theirs which were given by the One Laptop Per Child project in the village of Wenchi, Ethiopia.
tech
Tablet as teacher: Poor Ethiopian kids learn ABCs

Village receives 20 tablet computers to learn ABCs.

When a family member asks for help with a computer and other tech gadgets,
columnist
A 'to-do list' for helping family with tech support

A few quick fixes can help relatives with their computer problems.

Jennifer Jolly.
tech
TECH NOW: A look at Facebook privacy settings

Check out tech buying tips and more in USA TODAY's new daily digital video series TECH NOW.

 

 

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