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Cook, other Apple execs open up on company's future in extensive '60 Minutes ... - Apple Insider

Apple InsiderCook, other Apple execs open up on company's future in extensive '60 Minutes ...Apple InsiderA "60 Minutes" special that aired Sunday saw interviewer Charlie Rose gain rare access into Apple's Cupertino headquarters, where he discussed a wide range of topics with company execs and…

Dec 21, 2015

BlackBerry Priv sold well last quarter, says CEO Chen - Modern Readers

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Modern ReadersBlackBerry Priv sold well last quarter, says CEO ChenModern ReadersBlackBerry Priv sold well last quarter, says CEO Chen The BlackBerry Priv was another one of the struggling Canadian company's big gambles from earlier this year, as CEO John Chen continues to save the firm from the…

Dec 21, 2015

Facebook Will Improve Your Social Life With This New Feature - Refinery29

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Refinery29Facebook Will Improve Your Social Life With This New FeatureRefinery29First, Facebook helped you connect with friends. Then, it made it super easy to let friends know about events and parties you might be throwing. But now, Facebook just made a major upgrade to its Events feature. What…

Dec 21, 2015

Juniper faces many questions after spying code planted in software - PCWorld

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PCWorldJuniper faces many questions after spying code planted in softwarePCWorldThe discovery of spying code nestled deeply in Juniper's networking equipment, the latest example of a major IT vendor caught up in an damaging cyberattack, raises many questions. Juniper said Thursday that one of its…

Dec 21, 2015

What the top 10 apps of 2015 tell us about the future of tech - myfox8.com

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myfox8.comWhat the top 10 apps of 2015 tell us about the future of techmyfox8.comThe 10 most-used apps of the year in the U.S. were all made by three companies — Facebook, Google, and Apple. Notably absent is Microsoft, one of the largest software makers in the world by revenue. In 2015, Facebook…

Dec 21, 2015

Password Bypass Flaw Found in GRUB2 Linux Bootloader - Northern Californian

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PCWorldPassword Bypass Flaw Found in GRUB2 Linux BootloaderNorthern CalifornianThe news seems interesting for those who belong to technical background and use Linux operating system. But, non-technical persons and those who do not run Linux, especially the one using the Grub2 Bootloader, will surely…

Dec 21, 2015

Mobile Virtual Reality Is The Ghost Of Christmas Past - TechCrunch

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TechCrunchMobile Virtual Reality Is The Ghost Of Christmas PastTechCrunchThe worlds of gaming, sports, live music, commerce and adult entertainment are all primed for a revolutionary consumption shift with the advent of virtual reality (VR). Fantasy shall become reality; a new age of immersive…

Dec 21, 2015

Get a peek at the White House's holiday decorations with this 360-degree VR tour - PCWorld

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PCWorldGet a peek at the White House's holiday decorations with this 360-degree VR tourPCWorldYou might not be able to make it to Washington, DC to view the White House's holiday displays, but this 360-degree VR tour might be the next best thing. The narrated tour, posted to the White House's…

Dec 21, 2015

iPad Pro vs Surface Pro 4 price, specs: Can these tablets replace laptops? - Delhi Daily News

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Delhi Daily NewsiPad Pro vs Surface Pro 4 price, specs: Can these tablets replace laptops?Delhi Daily NewsiPad Pro vs Surface Pro 4 price, specs: Can these tablets replace laptops? Microsoft is marketing its new Surface Pro tablet as a worthy replacement for traditional laptops and Apple is touting…

Dec 21, 2015

Microsoft fails Windows Phone fans again by delaying Windows 10 Mobile - VentureBeat

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VentureBeatMicrosoft fails Windows Phone fans again by delaying Windows 10 MobileVentureBeatWindows Phone fans and fanboys have a tough job. They have to stand by an operating system with a new name every few years, significantly fewer apps than the competition, and a distant third place spot in the…

Dec 21, 2015

FBI said to probe breach of Juniper Networks VPN software - USA TODAY

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USA TODAYFBI said to probe breach of Juniper Networks VPN softwareUSA TODAYSAN FRANCISCO—U.S. officials are investigating a recent breach of Juniper Networks software over concerns the "backdoor entry" allowed a foreign government to tap into communications of the U.S. government, news reports said.…

Dec 20, 2015

Apple's Tim Cook calls overseas tax rap 'political crap' - CNET

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CNETApple's Tim Cook calls overseas tax rap 'political crap'CNETTim Cook says America's tax code was made for "the industrial age, not the digital age." Josh Miller/CNET. The CEO of Apple, the world's biggest and richest company, says the notion that his company is avoiding taxes on overseas profits…

Dec 19, 2015

Brazil's WhatsApp Ban Reveals A Big, Scary Problem For Everyone - Huffington Post

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Huffington PostBrazil's WhatsApp Ban Reveals A Big, Scary Problem For EveryoneHuffington PostIf an app or service can get shut down with the flip of a switch, where does that leave users? A judge dealt a serious blow to Brazil's most popular app on Wednesday night, closing access to 93 million…

Dec 18, 2015

California sets rules for self-driving cars - Nashua Telegraph

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MashableCalifornia sets rules for self-driving carsNashua TelegraphLOS ANGELES - California regulators have unveiled a roadmap that would let consumers begin using self-driving cars, though manufacturers would have to prove the emerging technology is safe before a licensed driver could get…

Dec 18, 2015

Facebook starts letting brands live stream - The Verge

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The VergeFacebook starts letting brands live streamThe VergeFacebook is expanding its live streaming service by rolling it out to verified Pages. The continued growth of Facebook Live follows the company's confirmation that it believes videos will ultimately take over the platform. Although it was…

Dec 18, 2015

Apple, Samsung Agree With UnionPay for China Payments From 2016 - Bloomberg

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BloombergApple, Samsung Agree With UnionPay for China Payments From 2016BloombergApple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. reached separate agreements with China UnionPay Co. to introduce their competing mobile payments systems in the country next year. Customers of UnionPay, China's largest payment…

Dec 18, 2015

'League of Legends' is now fully owned by China's Tencent - Engadget

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Engadget'League of Legends' is now fully owned by China's TencentEngadgetAfter buying most of the studio behind League of Legends in 2011, Tencent now owns it outright. California studio Riot Games told employees that the Chinese internet giant behind WeChat had purchased the remaining equity in the…

Dec 18, 2015

Xbox Live Encountering Issues on Xbox One, 360 [Update] - GameSpot

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wwntradioXbox Live Encountering Issues on Xbox One, 360 [Update]GameSpotUpdate: Some parts of Live are still suffering from issues, but those involving trouble signing in have been resolved, according to Microsoft's status page. Original Story: Xbox Live users are experiencing a variety of issues…

Dec 18, 2015

Super Mario Maker Free DLC Includes Koopa Clown Car That Shoots Fireballs and More - GameSpot

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GameSpotSuper Mario Maker Free DLC Includes Koopa Clown Car That Shoots Fireballs and MoreGameSpot"We hope that by adding in new items, we'll see even more interesting courses than ever before." by Eddie Makuch on December 17, 2015. 1 Comments. Shares · Tweets · +1 · Super Mario Maker. Follow.…

Dec 18, 2015

Microsoft delves deeper into Android with directory app for its own apps - PCWorld

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PCWorldMicrosoft delves deeper into Android with directory app for its own appsPCWorldMicrosoft delved deeper into providing software for Android on Thursday with the launch of Microsoft Apps, a new application that gives users of Google's operating system a one-stop shop to find apps like Word,…

Dec 18, 2015

Adobe Post for iPhone pretties up your pontifications - CNET

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CNETAdobe Post for iPhone pretties up your pontificationsCNETThe Bottom Line A free-with-registration iPhone app that produces attractive text-overlay-on-image graphics for social media, Adobe Post is fun and easy to use. Visit manufacturer site for details. 8.0 Overall ...Jazz up dull Instagram…

Dec 18, 2015

Apple Names Jeff Williams First COO Since Tim Cook - Wall Street Journal

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Wall Street JournalApple Names Jeff Williams First COO Since Tim CookWall Street JournalApple Inc., AAPL -2.12 % facing renewed questions about its growth prospects, fortified its senior ranks by naming a chief operating officer and realigning several other posts. The chief operating officer, now a…

Dec 18, 2015

Google 'disappointed' by proposed restrictions on driverless cars - USA TODAY

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USA TODAYGoogle 'disappointed' by proposed restrictions on driverless carsUSA TODAYSAN FRANCISCO — Google says it's "gravely disappointed" by proposed rules from California regulators that would restrict the use of driverless cars and would ban them from traveling on public roads in the state…

Dec 17, 2015

Facebook's New Policy Is Awesome, Especially For The Queer Community - Huffington Post

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Huffington PostFacebook's New Policy Is Awesome, Especially For The Queer CommunityHuffington PostFacebook announced important new steps going into effect on Tuesday towards ensuring greater protections for the privacy of users who, for a variety of reasons, use a name on the site that may differ…

Dec 16, 2015

Apple Opens Secret Laboratory in Taiwan to Develop New Screens - Bloomberg

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BloombergApple Opens Secret Laboratory in Taiwan to Develop New ScreensBloombergApple Inc. opened a production laboratory in northern Taiwan where engineers are developing new display technologies, according to people with knowledge of the facility. The Apple building in Longtan has at least 50…

Dec 15, 2015

Zillow customizes private ‘Zestimates’ for sellers

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Zillow built an empire on the foundation of a single innovation: the "Zestimate." In 2006, the company was willing to offer consumers what real estate brokers wouldn't: immediate, automated home value estimates without having to contact an agent. Now, the 10-year-old real estate portal is offering…

Dec 15, 2015

EU Expected to Approve Tough New Data Protection Rules - New York Times

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New York TimesEU Expected to Approve Tough New Data Protection RulesNew York TimesEuropean officials are expected to approve long-awaited data protection regulations on Tuesday, the latest effort in the region to give people a greater say over how their digital information is collected and…

Dec 15, 2015

IBM Is Bringing in Watson to Conquer the Internet of Things - Fortune

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FortuneIBM Is Bringing in Watson to Conquer the Internet of ThingsFortuneBehind the buzzwords it has a solid strategy. Watson—IBM's cognitive computing service that plays Jeopardy, assists doctors in diagnosing patients, and helps financial services professionals recommend products to clients—now…

Dec 15, 2015

Unravel release date announced alongside brand new trailer - GameZone

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GameZoneUnravel release date announced alongside brand new trailerGameZoneEA has just announced that Unravel will be releasing on Febuarary 9th, 2016. When Unravel was first shown off at E3 2015, the audience went nuts! It was something entirely different for publisher EA, an indie game brought to…

Dec 15, 2015

Google Maps for iOS displays gas prices along your route - Engadget

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EngadgetGoogle Maps for iOS displays gas prices along your routeEngadgetAs if Google Maps wasn't useful enough already, the application is getting yet another handy feature. Today, Google updated its iOS version of the app to show gas prices when people search for stations, making it easy to see how…

Dec 15, 2015

Watch the Doom Creators' Version of Super Mario 3 - WIRED

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The Indian RepublicWatch the Doom Creators' Version of Super Mario 3WIREDBefore Wolfenstein 3-D, before Doom, the future founders of id Software had a crazy idea: create a version of Nintendo's mega-hit Super Mario Bros. 3 for the PC platform, then see if the Japanese gaming giant would work with…

Dec 15, 2015

Facebook Is Killing Photo Syncing, Asks Users To Download Its “Moments” App ... - TechCrunch

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TechCrunchFacebook Is Killing Photo Syncing, Asks Users To Download Its “Moments” App ...TechCrunchFacebook clearly believes it has its next hit app on its hands to follow Messenger with its private photo-sharing service, Moments. The company has now announced it will soon discontinue support for…

Dec 15, 2015

'Fable Legends' will launch after spring 2016 - Engadget

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Engadget'Fable Legends' will launch after spring 2016EngadgetFable Legends -- Lionhead's free, multiplayer-focused fantasy romp for Xbox One and Windows 10 -- is scheduled to launch after spring 2016. It was originally on tap to release this holiday season. The game's open beta will go live in the…

Dec 15, 2015

Inbox by Gmail Makes it Easier to Share Travel Plans - PC Magazine

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PC MagazineInbox by Gmail Makes it Easier to Share Travel PlansPC MagazineGoogle wants to make your holiday travels a little less stressful. The Web giant announced a few small but notable updates for its Inbox by Gmail app that should simplify the process of sharing travel plans and photos. Gmail…

Dec 15, 2015

Twitter Warns Users of Government 'Hacking' of Accounts - Newsweek

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NewsweekTwitter Warns Users of Government 'Hacking' of AccountsNewsweekTwitter has warned some users that they may have been targets of "state-sponsored" hacks. Kacper Pempel/Reuters. Filed Under: Tech & Science. Twitter has issued warnings to some of its users that their accounts may have been…

Dec 14, 2015

$1 billion for artificial intelligence research from Elon Musk, others - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY$1 billion for artificial intelligence research from Elon Musk, othersUSA TODAYSAN FRANCISCO - Tech giants including Tesla's Elon Musk and venture capitalist Peter Thiel have banded together to pitch in a cool $1 billion to found a non-profit devoted to researching artificial intelligence.…

Dec 12, 2015

Mark Zuckerberg Vows to 'Fight to Protect' Muslim Rights on Facebook - TheWrap

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TheWrapMark Zuckerberg Vows to 'Fight to Protect' Muslim Rights on FacebookTheWrapJust days after Donald Trump called for a “a total and complete shutdown” of Muslims entering the U.S., Mark Zuckerberg said they are completely welcome on Facebook and vowed to fight to protect Muslim rights on his…

Dec 10, 2015

Apple's Smart Battery Case juices iPhone, drains wallet video - CNET - CNET

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CNETApple's Smart Battery Case juices iPhone, drains wallet video - CNETCNETIt's not a tumor - it's Apple's battery-equipped (and pudgy) case for the iPhone 6 and 6S. But is it worth $100? Also: Facebook kills off its sidekick apps and Sony launches the PlayStation Messages app. Share (0). facebook.…

Dec 9, 2015

Dropbox Kills Mailbox, an App It Bought for $100M - WIRED

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WIREDDropbox Kills Mailbox, an App It Bought for $100MWIREDAs it refocuses on business customers, Dropbox said today that it's shutting down two of its once-marquee consumer-oriented apps: the photo gallery app Carousel and email client Mailbox. The good news is that your Carousel photos aren't…

Dec 8, 2015

Sony shows a flawed PlayStation VR demo on a big stage - VentureBeat

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VentureBeatSony shows a flawed PlayStation VR demo on a big stageVentureBeatSony's Richard Marks showed off the PlayStation VR system at the PlayStation Experience fan event in San Francisco. Unfortunately, it went off the rails. Debuting next spring, the PlayStation VR is Sony's entry in the hot…

Dec 6, 2015