Google rolls out redesigned Google+ with focus on Communities and Collections; users can opt-in today
Introducing the new Google+ — If you head over to Google+ today, you'll see that things look a little different. — Since we last posted, we've spent a lot of time listening to what people using Go...
Apple's iPad Pro boasts ‘top tier display,’ but falls behind iPad mini 4 & Microsoft Surface Pro 4
A showdown pitting the new iPad Pro display against the rest of the tablet market has found that Apple's new 12.9-inch Retina display is an excellent panel, though it can't outmatch …
ISIS has a 24-hour help desk to help members recruit jihadists and use encryption to avoid detection by law enforcement
ISIS Has Help Desk for Terrorists Staffed Around the Clock — NBC News has learned that ISIS is using a web-savvy new tactic to expand its global operational footprint …
In the aftermath of Paris attacks, intelligence agencies scapegoat encryption to mask the failures of mass surveillance
Encryption Is Being Scapegoated To Mask The Failures Of Mass Surveillance — Well that took no time at all. Intelligence agencies rolled right into the horror …
Visual Studio now supports debugging Linux apps; Code editor now open source
Microsoft doubles down on cross-platform software development. — NEW YORK—Developers can now debug apps running on Linux servers or IoT devices from the comfort of Visual Studio.
Facebook launches new tools for nonprofits: Fundraisers, a dedicated place for specific campaigns, and new Donate button to add to Pages and posts
Introducing New Tools for Nonprofits — With more than 150 million people around the world connected to a cause, Facebook is a global community …
Source: Yahoo added to fantasy sports sites inquiry as New York attorney general issues subpoena to company
End Sought to Fantasy Sites in New York; Yahoo Is Said to Be Added to Inquiry — The New York State attorney general sought an injunction in state court on Tuesday to prohibit …
Apple Launches Magnetic Apple Watch Dock for $79
Following a handful of leaked images yesterday, TechCrunch has confirmed that Apple has launched an official Apple Watch magnetic charging dock today for $79. — German blogger Benjamin Scholtysik ma...
Instagram shuts down its feed API, announces app review process beginning December 3
Instagram cracks down on third-party apps after password thefts — Third-party Instagram developers just got some very bad news. Today, the service announced major revisions to its API policy …
DJI announces AirMap-powered GEO system that provides real-time flight restriction updates for drone operators, coming in December
Drone companies are doubling down on maps with safety in mind — DJI, the world's leading drone maker, announced Tuesday it's revamping its maps …
Taxi owners, lenders sue New York City over Uber
Taxi owners and lenders on Tuesday sued New York City and its Taxi and Limousine Commission, saying the proliferation of the popular ride-sharing business Uber was destroying their businesses and thre...
Pushbullet Introduces A Pro Plan, Will Soon Require $5 A Month Or $40 A Year For Some Of The Currently Free Features
We here at Android Police have a thing for Pushbullet. You could even call it a crush. Not everyone on the team uses it, but we and many of our readers agree that it's a solid service.
Kleiner Perkins, in its first Bitcoin-related deal, leads $12.5M Series A in blockchain payment startup Align Commerce
Kleiner Perkins Makes First Bitcoin-Related Deal With Align Commerce … Align Commerce Corp.'s use of bitcoin is invisible and almost irrelevant to its business customers.
China almost triples its number of supercomputers in six months, from 37 to 109, US tops rankings with 200
China nearly triples number of supercomputers, report says — China has almost tripled its number of supercomputers, according to a reputable list of the world's most powerful machines.
Behind the new Google+ redesign: understanding the initial success of Communities and how spinning out Hangouts and Photos brought renewed focus
in a responsive ghost town Karissa Bell / Mashable : Google redesigns Google+ to emphasize users' interests Soulskill / Slashdot : Google+ Redesigned — An anonymous reader writes …
ON Semiconductor to Buy Fairchild for $2.4 Billion in Cash
Latest deal in industry that's seen over $90 billion in M&A — ON expects $150 million in annual cost savings from deal — ON Semiconductor Corp. agreed to buy Fairchild Semiconductor International ...
Sources: Lyft looking to raise $500M in new funding at valuation of about $4B
Lyft Said to Seek $500 Million in Funding — Even as questions swirl over the fund-raising environment for hot young start-ups, the ride-hailing sector is barreling into new funding talks at top spee...
Bing for iPhone app redesign adds deep links, emphasizes app integration in search
Bing for iPhone makes it easy to jump from search straight to your apps — As Windows Phone continues to struggle, Microsoft has turned its focus towards making its trademark services like Office, Ou...
Apple Pay available in Canada today and Australia on Thursday, via American Express cards; Tesco and TSB join Apple Pay in UK today
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Department of Labor opens grant application process for Obama's $100M TechHire initiative
And that costs our whole economy … Noah Kulwin / Re/code : White House, Department of Labor Announce $120M Tech Grant Competition Prizes The White House : FACT SHEET: White House and Department of Lab...
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 now ships with warning not to insert S-Pen the wrong way
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Wearable clothing startup Athos raises $35.5M led by Chamath Palhapitaya's Social+Capital, bringing total it has raised to $51M
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Citrix to spin off GoTo as separate company with Chris Hylen as CEO, focus resources on enterprise, cut 1K jobs by January 2016
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San Francisco Uber driver says he faced company retaliation after publicly questioning executive about low earnings
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Rdio was bringing in $1.5M from subscriptions, up to $150K from ads, on nearly $4M in operating expenses a month, had $220M in debt before bankruptcy
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Groupon Exits Sweden, Denmark, Norway And Finland In Ongoing Global Retreat
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LG to bring Google Play Movies and TV to its Smart TV range later this month in US, UK, Australia, and Canada
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Mixpanel launches Predict, which applies machine learning to predict user engagement in as little as 30 minutes, working to speed up diagnostics to 30 seconds
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Microsoft to create a Cyber Defense Operations Center and an Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, with security experts for rapid response to security threats
and it worked Jim Kerstetter / New York Times : Daily Report: Microsoft Finds Its Security Groove Stephanie Mlot / PC Magazine : Microsoft's Nadella Touts Billion-Dollar Security Investments Jasie / T...
The Parrot Bebop 2 Drone stays airborne about 25 minutes, twice as long as its predecessor, available December 14 for $550
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Apple Brings Same-Day Delivery To New York Through Expanded Postmates Partnership
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Google Photos now lets you easily delete photos from your phone that have already been backed up to the cloud, available now on Android and web, soon for iOS
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Sneak Peek: Facebook plans epic rooftop park, with walking trails and giant fire pit, at new Seattle office
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Facebook expands its Free Basics services, bundling with free mobile data on Bharti Airtel Africa in 17 African countries
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