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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brian Tong finds out what's the cast members go-to app on their smartphone.

If you're an art lover, collector, or simply someone with a passing interest in art, a new Web site might pique your interest. It's called Artsy, and it's designed to run as a search engine of sorts for fine art. CNET's Kara Tsuboi explains in this Tech Minute.

Brian Tong and the cast of "Game of Thrones" talk about the upcoming season of the HBO show.