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Top tech stories of 2013: Big Brother, wearables, and the struggles of aging tech giants

Bitcoin and tech IPOs were also hot stories this year

The NSA tracks <i>World of Warcraft</i> and other online games for terrorist clues

Agency fears terrorists may be using online gaming platforms to communicate and plot attacks

Not even Microsoft could kill the ZeroAccess botnet

Microsoft announced a big victory against a botnet that was costing businesses an estimated $2.7 billion per month, but hasn't killed the beast yet.

At CES, Sony will be all about 4K

Sony Electronics president says 4K will be big for Sony at January's event

French government sub-CA issues unauthorized certificates for Google domains

The certificates were used to inspect encrypted traffic on a private network, Google said

Proximity tech takes off via Apple’s iBeacon and Qualcomm’s Gimbal

Retailers, sports teams and transit providers can use tech to get ads, directions, sale information and other info to in-venue customers

UPDATE: Microsoft backtracks on when it will stop selling Windows 7

Windows 7 final sales dates 'to be determined'

Here’s what Facebook users were liking and linking to in 2013

This year, according to Facebookers, was all about the royal baby, the Pope, Nelson Mandela and relationships

Review: Xbox One has mountains of untapped potential

If Microsoft executes on the software front, the Xbox One could be the first step toward true ubiquitous computing—in your home, at least.

A clear-eyed guide to Android’s actual security risks