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 News: Tech Minute: Wedding photographer for a day | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 62

Nothing will ever replace the formal photos from a wedding photographer. But for those silly dance floor pics or perhaps candid shots of cocktail hour, there are several new apps that make it easy for guests to act as amateur photographers. These apps let guests snap shots throughout the day and then share the special photos with the married couple. In this Tech Mintue, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on some of her favorite wedding photo sharing apps.

 News: Facial recognition cuts investigation time down to seconds | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 98

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, police have been poring over surveillance footage and amateur video and photos in the search for evidence. Just a few years ago, this process would have taken hundreds of investigative man-hours. Now it takes just minutes or even seconds, thanks to technology like facial recognition and object tracking. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

 News: Need to repair a NASA spacecraft? Just 3D print it | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 101

Engineers at NASA Ames Research Center have begun experimenting with 3D printers for some spacecraft design. CNET's Sumi Das visits one of its newly open workshops -- filled with state of the art equipment.

 News: Using GPS to track exactly where cats creep | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 184

Cats tend to lead double lives, sometimes disappearing for long periods of time without a hint of where they went. CNET's Sumi Das explains how one owner used GPS and other tracking devices to spy on her cat after a mysterious five-week disappearance.

 News: Tech Minute: Apps to help you identify wildlife | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 58

If you're a nature enthusiast, curious to learn about new species of trees or birds, leave your field guides at home. Instead, bring your smartphone on your next outing, loaded with two handy apps to help you identify the wildlife you encounter. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

 News: Web developers trade high-paying jobs for civic service | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 150

Across the U.S., cities are getting high-tech help for longstanding problems thanks to San Francisco-based Code for America. The nonprofit organization pairs local governments with web developers, designers, and entrepreneurs who often give up solid salaries for the chance to make a difference.

 News: Tech Minute: Google Reader substitutions | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 60

On July 1, Google Reader, the popular web service, is scheduled to shut down. Over the years, it's become a handy tool for many people who like to manage their Internet news content in one place. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on several desktop alternatives to the soon-defunct Google Reader.

 News: HTC is 'First' with new Facebook phone | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 179

HTC CEO Peter Chou shows off the first smartphone to be available with Facebook's new "Home" UI: the HTC First. The device will be available on April 12 for $99.99 on AT&T.

 News: Facebook unveils 'Home' for Android | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 246

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces new software that will transform your Android phone into a social device built around people, not apps.

 News: Facebook reveals 'Chat Heads' messaging | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 108

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg announces a new messaging system called "Chat Heads" which allows users to connect with their friends through profile pictures that bubble up on the screen.

 News: Facebook Home grabs home screen on Android phones | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 120

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduces a new product for certain Android phones. Facebook Home brings the content normally found in users' News Feeds to their home screen. It also enables faster access to Facebook apps and messaging features, no matter where you are on your device.

 News: Don't clip coupons, download apps instead | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 110

The days of cutting coupons from the weekly mailer are over. New smartphone apps are making it easy to shop for deals, find local offers, and get refunds directly deposited into online accounts. Some of these apps are even adding a gaming quality to deal hunting, making the whole process less of a chore and more of a competitive sport. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

 News: New NASA satellites are powered by everyday items | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 176

NASA is showing off a new generation of satellites that are capable of all sorts of extra-terrestrial work -- and they are powered by something you probably already own. Sumi Das has the story.

 News: The best cocktail apps, shaken or stirred | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 63

With spring break right around the corner, it's time to start dreaming of warmer weather and that fruity drink that you'll want glued to your palm. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on her three favorite cocktail recipe apps for making your own delicious libations.

 News: T-Mobile wows with fresh, fast 4G LTE phones | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 65

At T-Mobile's New York press event, the carrier showed off a bevy of sweet smartphones, all starting at $99 and with 4G LTE access.

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