WhatsApp blocked in Brazil for 72 hours following court order; carriers must comply or face $142K in daily fines
WhatsApp, Used by 100 Million Brazilians, Was Shut Down Nationwide Today by a Single Judge — A BRAZILIAN STATE JUDGE ordered mobile phone operators to block nationwide …
Bitcoin Foundation chief scientist Gavin Andresen, who visited Wright in person to see additional evidence, remains convinced Wright is Satoshi
How Craig Wright Privately ‘Proved’ He Created Bitcoin — When rumors surfaced early last month that Australian cryptographer Craig Wright …
India rejects Apple's request to import and sell refurbished iPhones in the country
India Thwarts Apple's Plan to Sell Cheaper Refurbished IPhones — Company is also seeking permission to open retail stores — Apple's seeking new sources of growth as iPhone sales plateau
The weight of evidence indicates Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto
Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto — Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto. He wasn't Satoshi Nakamoto before or after Wired and Gizmodo suspected him to be last year, and he still isn't Satoshi N...
Google rebrands monthly OTA patch release for Nexus devices as Android Security Bulletin, fixes two critical Mediaserver flaws
Google Patches More Trouble in Mediaserver — Google has re-branded its monthly patch release, bringing a new name and new scope to the newly renamed Android Security Bulletin.
Sources: Fiat Chrysler partners with Google to develop self-driving prototypes based on its Pacifica minivans, will build vehicles starting this year
Fiat, Google Plan Partnership on Self-Driving Minivans — Cooperation would be tech company's first with a carmaker
Uber enables global e-hailing through Alipay to fend against Lyft/Didi alliance
Starting today, Uber riders from China won't have to worry about language barriers or currency when traveling outside of the country. — Now, riders will be able to pay for and hail a ride in the Ali...
Twitter's new Connect tab on iOS and Android suggests accounts to follow based on tweets you like, popular local accounts, and more
A better way to connect with people — Twitter connects you with the people you're interested in —whether that's someone across the world who shares …
Amazon launches a dedicated website for Prime Now express delivery service, expanding beyond mobile app
Amazon's Prime Now comes to the web, expanding beyond mobile app — Amazon today launched a website for its Prime Now one- and two-hour delivery service, offering a new option …
Giphy launches a keyboard for iOS called Giphy Keys
With all of Giphy's integrations with chat platforms, it was only a matter of time before the betaworks-backed GIF platform launched its own keyboard. — World, welcome Giphy Keys into the mix. — T...
Adblock Plus and Flattr launch a publisher payment system, Flattr Plus, which distributes payments among sites from a monthly budget after taking a 10% cut
Adblock Plus and Flattr's new project will let users automatically donate money to websites — Adblock Plus and Flattr today …
Medium Senior Editor Evan Hansen, Wired's former editor in chief, leaves after three years to become editor in chief at Periscope
Why Periscope hired an editor in chief — Periscope, the live video app owned by Twitter, is hiring an editor in chief. — The job title is a head-scratcher.
Oculus Rift to retail at select Best Buys on May 7, Amazon and Microsoft Store on May 6; Oculus says supply to be extremely limited as they fulfill preorders
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Google Keyboard rolls out major v5.0 update with one-handed mode, adjustable keyboard height, optional key borders, new gestures, more
Ryan Whitwam / Android Police :
SoundCloud launches SoundCloud Go music subscription service in UK for £9.99 per month, and in Ireland for €9.99 per month
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Tech:NYC, a new tech industry lobbying group, launches, with Fred Wilson and Tim Armstrong as co-chairs and members including Google, Facebook, and Uber
The tech sector in New York City has grown … Steve Dent / Engadget : Google and AOL team up to stop tech talent leaving NYC Fred Wilson / AVC : Tech:NYC — Yesterday was the launch of a new organizat...
Michael Dell reveals new name for post-merger Dell-EMC to be Dell Technologies, client services business will be branded Dell and enterprise biz Dell EMC
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Sources: Hulu hopes to launch an online TV service that streams popular broadcast and cable TV channels in Q1 2017
Wall Street Journal :
Microsoft now taking developer submissions for upcoming Bot Directory
Dan Thorp-Lancaster / Windows Central :
Israeli machine learning startup Sensiya acquired by Will.i.am's i.am+
Or in Your Clothes Robin Wauters / Tech.eu : Artist Will.i.am's i.am+ acquires Sensiya, an Israeli context-aware personalisation tech startup
Shopify announces partnership with Postmates, giving more than 21K small businesses a same-day delivery option
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Nvidia settles patent dispute with Samsung hours before ITC ruling, avoiding possible ban on imports
Susan Decker / Bloomberg :
On-demand gas delivery startups operating in several US cities, even as some officials say they're illegal, including the San Francisco Fire Department
Eric Newcomer / Bloomberg :
GE Healthcare buys out Microsoft's 50% stake in healthcare startup Caradigm
Taylor Soper / GeekWire :
Google acquires Synergyse, will integrate the Google Apps training service ‘later this year’
Emil Protalinski / VentureBeat :
Pinterest to extend ad sales efforts to financial services, travel, other verticals, after saying last Sept. it was focused on retail and consumer goods
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