Apple releases new iPod touch with gold option, 8MP camera, 64-bit A8 processor, 128GB, adds new Nano and Shuffle colors
Apple releases new, faster, iPod touch with 8MP camera and 128 GB option, new Nano/Shuffle colors — As we reported this morning, Apple has today launched a new version …
New Reddit CEO announces content policy update AMA on July 16, says some subreddits shouldn't exist and Reddit wasn't founded as “a bastion of free speech”
Content Policy update. AMA Thursday, July 16th, 1pm pst. — There has been a lot of discussion lately —on reddit …
European trademark holder sues Apple for using the term ‘iWatch’ in Apple Watch search ads
Apple Is Getting Sued Over the Name iWatch, Even Though That's Not What Its Product Is Called — A trademark holder in Europe is angry that Apple bought Google ads for the term “iWatch”
Google to offer free internet access in select public housing areas in all Google Fiber markets, as part of ConnectHome, Obama's low-cost Internet program
Bringing Internet access to public housing residents — The web is where we go to connect with people, learn new subjects …
Commodore PET Android smartphone with C64 and Amiga emulators launching in Europe this week, coming to US soon; prices start at $300
Commodore Is Back, Baby, With a ... Smartphone? — For those of you too young to remember, Commodore was a hot company in the mid-1980s.
Uber settles lawsuit over fatal SF crash that killed girl
Crash that claimed the life of a 6-year-old raised questions about passenger safety on ride-hailing services.
HTC brings four more wallet-friendly Desire phones to the US
If you haven't seen of HTC's wallet-friendly Desire phones in the wild, you probably will soon — they've been doing great for the ailing smartphone maker overseas and they're picking up steam on our s...
New Pew data: More Americans are getting news on Facebook and Twitter
Facebook and Twitter users across all demographics are increasingly using the social networks as news sources, though they are seeking out different types of news content on each platform, according t...
Google Unveils “Purchases On Google,” Which Are Basically Buy Buttons In Mobile Ads
Google today announced a new feature called Purchases on Google, which will make it easier for consumers to buy products directly from mobile search ads. — The Wall Street Journal first reported …
Obama unveils ConnectHome, a pilot program launching in 27 cities, to get low-income households online; some communities will get broadband access for no charge
Obama unveils ConnectHome to get low-income households online — The pilot program will launch in 27 cities and one tribal nation …
Flash Player Update Patches Two Hacking Team Zero Days
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MS kills critical IE 11 bug after exploit was shopped to Hacking Team
Separate zero-day Windows bug actively used by Hacking Team also patched. — Microsoft has killed at least two security bugs linked to the compromised malware developer Hacking Team, including a crit...
UK-based Hive unveils £249 Hive 2 smart thermostat, plans sensors, plugs, and smart bulbs in fall
Meet Hive's gorgeous new thermostat and smart home devices — Google's Nest, Honeywell, Netatmo, Tado and others have made heating our abodes that bit simpler, but a smart thermostat does not a smart...
Keybase, a key directory service that aims to make public-key cryptography mainstream, raises $10.8M Series A led by a16z; Chris Dixon to join the board
Keybase: bringing public-key cryptography to mainstream users — Today I'm excited to announce that a16z is leading a $10.8M Series …
Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ will be announced Aug. 12, on sale from Aug. 21
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Thread Group releases its IoT networking protocol, adds Qualcomm as board member
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Flipboard's MAUs grew 75% from 40M in February to 70M in June after it launched on the web
Flipboard now has 70M monthly active users, says CEO Mike McCue — Flipboard's CEO Mike McCue today revealed that his digital magazine platform now counts 70 million monthly active users as of June 2...
TiVo Adds AirPlay Support to Allow Streaming to Apple TV Via iOS Devices
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ZTE's Axon is a 5.5-inch unlocked phablet with 4GB of RAM for $450, available in US today as the Chinese company tries to make a name for itself in US market
but with a twist Chris Burns / SlashGear : ZTE Axon brings high-end metal smartphone to the USA Kristijan Lucic / AndroidHeadlines.com : ZTE To Announce A High-End Smartphone On July 21st
Twitter spikes more than 8% and then falls in response to a fake story about takeover offer, from a site designed to look like Bloomberg
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You can now disable downloading, printing, and copying for any file stored in Google Drive
Emil Protalinski / VentureBeat :
Data shows 95% of 220K Google right to be forgotten requests are from ordinary citizens seeking privacy, not criminals, politicians, or public figures
Microsoft releases Bluetooth enabled universal foldable keyboard for mobile devices, lasts three months between charges, priced at $99.95
Dan Seifert / The Verge :
Windows Server On Google Compute Engine Hits General Availability
Frederic Lardinois / TechCrunch :
RealtyMogul gets $35M Series B to grow data-driven platform for real estate investors
Jeff John Roberts / Fortune :
Uber launches uberASSIST program as an option for senior citizens and disabled riders in Los Angeles
At Uber, we strive to create … Kerry Flynn / International Business Times : Gett Updates App For Blind Passengers With ‘VoiceOver,’ ‘TalkBack’ Technology Davey Alba / Wired : If Uber Doesn't Want to A...
Google trims costs, curbs hiring as revenue growth slows and the company gets bigger and more complex to run
Alistair Barr / Wall Street Journal :
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