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After a few leaks, the AOL reader is now official. I’ve played with it over the week-end, and I find it to be quite interesting. First of all, Google Reader (which is closing on July 1) users will like the […]

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AOL Reader, the company’s attempt to step into the fast-arriving gap left by Google Reader’s demise, has launched in beta, though the service still lacks key features like mobile apps and search. Part of the rush of Google Reader alternatives, AOL Reader offers a relatively minimalist layout and simple tagging and staring, similar in fact

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

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Google: “Eh, we’re kind of over this Reader thing. Let’s go launch some balloons.”

AOL: “Why, thanks guys — don’t mind if we do!”

The above mentioned quotes are still unofficial, mind you, but it appears that AOL (disclaimer: that’s Engadget’s parent company) is joining Feedly and Digg in an effort to capture the audiences who will soon be forced to flee from Google’s Reader product. AOL Reader launched today in beta form, promising to collect “all your favorite websites, in one place.” It appears that the design language follows that introduced in the entity’s Alto mail product, and if you’ve forgotten your AOL password, fret not — those who request (and receive) an invite will be able to sign in via Facebook, Google or Twitter. Oh, and judging by the shot above, it’s designed to work universally across screen sizes and devices, including your tablets, phones, desktops, laptops and space-age computational creations. Of note, it appears that the sign-up forms aren’t entirely active just yet, as we’re hearing that the bona fide launch won’t occur until next week.

Update: We’ve confirmed that invites will be accepted starting on Monday, June 24th.

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On June 6, The Washington Post revealed that, according to leaked documentation it was given, nine major companies are feeding the NSA data via direct access to their servers, something called the PRISM project. Within hours, nearly all the companies had denied the claims, and it has ignited an Internet storm. The disconnection between The

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