Sources: iPhone event scheduled for Sept. 7; thinner MacBook Pros with touchscreen strip for function keys, USB Type-C, Touch ID, more, likely to debut later
Slimmer MacBook Pro to get keyboard with thin digital screen — Company finds consumers take longer to buy or replace iPads
Intel is acquiring deep-learning company Nervana Systems, the first big exit for Andy Rubin's Playground Global; a source says the deal is valued at $400M+
The chip giant is betting that machine learning is going to be a big deal in the data center. — Intel is snapping …
Galaxy Note7 has “the most innovative and high performance” smartphone display tested to date; with 518 PPI, it reaches limit of perceptible sharpness
The key element for a great Smartphone has always been a truly innovative and top performing display, and the best leading edge Smartphones …
Disney buys a 33% stake for $1B in streaming firm BAMTech, now spun out of MLB digital business, and plans streaming sports network
If cord-cutting ever gets bad, Disney now has an easier way to go direct to consumer. — Disney is buying a one-third stake in streaming video company BAM Tech …
Chrome will block “behind the scenes” Flash content in September, make HTML5 the default for central content in December
Google has shared more details of its plan to replace Flash with HTML5 by default in Chrome. In September 2016, Chrome will block Flash content …
Sony announces September 7 event, where it will likely unveil an upgraded PlayStation 4 with more horsepower and 4K support
Sony PlayStation on Tuesday afternoon sent invites for an event on September 7 called “PlayStation Meeting,” where the company will “share details about the PlayStation business.”
Facebook aims to bypass ad blockers on desktop by changing signifiers used to detect ads, will roll out improved ad preferences tool to opt out of targeted ads
SAN FRANCISCO — Digital ads pop up online so frequently and ubiquitously that many people are using software to block them.
Researcher: Samsung Pay flaw could let hackers skim payment tokens, make fraudulent payments; Samsung says attack is extremely difficult, deems risk acceptable
Contactless mobile payments come as standard in Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphones, but a hacker has found a way to intercept their signals.
Android's Verify Apps feature, included in Google Play Services and enabled by default since Android 4.2, can identify and block apps using the QuadRooter flaw
Latest exploit is roadblocked on 90% of Android devices, thanks to security feature enabled in Android 4.2.
Google Maps for Android gets Wi-Fi-only mode and SD card download option
Google is making its Maps app more accessible to users in emerging markets with two nifty features for the Android version of the service. — The company today announced a Wi-Fi-only option for the G...
Google's Inbox now bundles Trello and Github emails, summarizes Google News alerts, and lets users save files to Google Drive
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Researchers find Bluetooth-enabled vibrator sends data including temperature and vibration settings to its manufacturer while in use
The We-Vibe 4 Plus is a rubbery clamp that looks a little like the oversized thumb and forefinger of a Disneyland character pinching down.
P&G cuts back on targeted Facebook ads, finding broader Facebook campaigns more effective, as Facebook adds tools to boost brand awareness for big advertisers
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Yelp reports Q2 EPS of $0.01 vs -$0.07 expected, revenue of $173.4M vs $169.8M expected; stock up 11%+ after hours
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Qualcomm signs patent licensing deals with Oppo and Vivo, China's top two fastest-growing phone makers
Qualcomm's busy year in China continues with news that it has agreed to patent licensing deals with two of the world's fastest-growing smartphone companies: Oppo and Vivo.
Niantic finally fixes and improves Pokémon Go tracking system, now shows if Pokémon are near Pokéstops with new Nearby feature
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Researchers uncover advanced malware with 50+ modules that's existed since 2011 and infected government agencies and telcos in Russia, Iran, Sweden, China, more
Dan Goodin / Ars Technica :
Rackspace posted a Q2 profit of $35.8M, up 26% YoY, amid report of takeover from PE firm
Ezequiel Minaya / Wall Street Journal :
Final Federal Source Code policy includes pilot program requiring federal agencies to publicly release 20% of their code, which will be housed on Code.gov
Aaron Boyd / Federal Times :
BitTorrent will offer 25 creators cash grants from $2,500 to $100K as well as promotional support through its new Discovery Fund, for 10-30 days of exclusivity
Anthony Ha / TechCrunch :
Google tests a more personalized version of its virtual assistant, Google Now, with a new feature called Explore Interests that lets users pick specific topics
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