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Hello from Story Leather, I hope everyone is having a good week so far. Some of you remember that we talked a bit about Coin and their new take on the credit card. This time we figured we'd look at Google Wallet! We know that Google Wallet has been out for a while now, but I finally got around to ordering...

Hello to everyone from Story Leather. Happy February! We thought we would do a showcase this week featuring TechShowsYou, a tech blog run by a duo of extraordinary friends, Keegan Donley and Abraham Zuniga. These amazing guys put a great deal of work into their videos, tech news, and their product reviews. In doing so they leave no details out as they...

It's being reported that hackers have stolen usernames and passwords of almost two million accounts at major sites like Facebook, Google, Twitter, and others. How? Apparently through a keylogging software maliciously installed on many computers around the world. This virus captured the login information for these key websites, like Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Twitter, ADP, and LinkedIn. Facebook and Twitter have...

If you haven't heard of Chromecast, you're in the minority. Google sold more than 250,000 units almost immediately, causing the company to discontinue its initial 3 month Netflix promotion. But does it live up to the hype? For only $35, we think so. It isn't a perfect product. There is limited app support; right now Chromecast can only stream directly...

Want to up your security settings online? One of the easiest ways to opt in to two-step verification on your social media accounts. Below we've covered some of the top sites and how to sign up. On Facebook: An easy way to make your Facebook profile more secure is to enable Login Approval, Facebook's two-step verification. First, go to Settings...

We love to take a look at the latest news and rumors regarding new smartphone releases. It really excites us to see what the future will hold in regards to mobile devices. Google has paved the way and received positive reviews with its Nexus releases. Many rumors have been circling regarding the release of Google's Nexus 5 as well as...

As promised, today we are going to share a few of the top weather apps for those of you that use Android phones! And like all the iOS apps we shared yesterday, all of these weather apps are FREE. 1. The Yahoo Weather App - This app (powered by Yahoo, obviously) features beautiful photographs that match the weather conditions in your...

Have you heard the hype about the Mailbox app? This app is claiming to revolutionize email with "a new way of looking at your email". But before you can try it out, you have to get in line. (And you must have an iPhone! For now this app is an iPhone exclusive.) To get in line, simply download the app...

Do you frequent the Answers section on LinkedIn? You won't for much longer. As of January 31st, LinkedIn Answers is shutting down. LinkedIn announced recently that they would be closing the forum where users can ask business related questions or answer questions posed by others. Apparently the company feels the function isn't used often enough, though many speculate that's because...

If you have the latest Apple software, you probably are aware of the dismal performance of Apple Maps. Being sent to the wrong side of the interstate, the wrong side of town, or just the wrong place in general is common when trying to use Apple Maps. So you should be pleased to know that Google Maps for the iPhone...

One of the newest tablets on the market is the new Acer C7 Chromebook, and with its arrival comes a new price floor for these types of devices. At only $199, this 11.6 inch netbook is designed for users who spend most of their computing time on the internet. The lower price does mean lower specs, though it does possess an Intel...

Google Nexus 7 may be the one to finally loosen Apple's grip on the tablet world. And apparently, you all think so too, because the Nexus 7 is sold out at most retailers already! This tablet was revealed last month, and is being sold by Google, GameStop, Staples, and Sam's Club (among others). Most of the pre-orders have been fulfilled...