Marketplace Tech for Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Jun 26, 2013

Marketplace Tech for Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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There's a new gaming console in town, the Ouya. Its crowdfunded Kickstarter campaign had 60,000 backers -- and the console only costs $100. While the Ouya won't put Microsoft or Sony out of business, it will likely find an audience. And why did Edward Snowden ask his lawyers to store their phones in freezers?

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Meet Ouya, the new $100 video game console

Jun 26, 2013
The console, which features indie video games, is already making waves online. Its Kickstarter campaign attracted over 60,000 backers and $8.5 million.

Microsoft developers say 'start me up, again'

Jun 26, 2013
Microsoft holds its big developer conference and we get the 'start' button back.

There’s a new gaming console in town, the Ouya. Its crowdfunded Kickstarter campaign had 60,000 backers — and the console only costs $100. While the Ouya won’t put Microsoft or Sony out of business, it will likely find an audience. And why did Edward Snowden ask his lawyers to store their phones in freezers?

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