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May 30, 2014

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America's 6 top-paid CTOs

Bonuses and stock options help push some chief technology officers' salaries into the millions.

Issue highlights

1. Here's how bad the calorie counts on apps and wearables really are

2. No need to panic: TrueCrypt is still safe (and you can download it here)

3. The hot tech of the cool White House Science Fair

4. Google admits it's got work to do to achieve a diverse workforce

5. Surface Pro 3 deep-dive review: Has Microsoft finally got it right?

6. Disney Infinity 2.0 adds Merida and Maleficent to roster

7. Solar Roadways project blows past $1M crowdfunding goal

8. Coming soon to a fridge near you -- targeted ads

9. LAST CHANCE: Enter to win a copy of "Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking"

Here's how bad the calorie counts on apps and wearables really are

The entirety of calorie counting is a really, really rough estimated science. And it hasn't changed that much in more than 100 years. READ MORE

No need to panic: TrueCrypt is still safe (and you can download it here)

After a shocking disappearance, TrueCrypt will live to see another day. READ MORE

The hot tech of the cool White House Science Fair

Robots, unique apps, virtualization all part of annual White House Science Fair. READ MORE

Google admits it's got work to do to achieve a diverse workforce

Says its employees are 61% white and 70% male. READ MORE

Surface Pro 3 deep-dive review: Has Microsoft finally got it right?

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 3 is supposed to work as both a tablet and a laptop. After working with it for a week, does our reviewer agree? READ MORE

Disney Infinity 2.0 adds Merida and Maleficent to roster

Two additional female characters confirmed for Disney video game sequel set to ship this fall. READ MORE

Solar Roadways project blows past $1M crowdfunding goal

A crowdsourcing project to raise money for solar panels that snap together to form roadways has blown by its $1 million goal. READ MORE

Coming soon to a fridge near you -- targeted ads

Google letter to SEC describes company's intent to deliver targeted ads to smart fridges, thermostats other devices. READ MORE

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