Microsoft unveils new Surface Pro with 13.5 hour battery life, Kaby Lake, optional 4G LTE; preorders open today starting at $799, ships June 15 in 26 countries
Available on June 15th starting at $799 — Microsoft is launching a new Surface Pro today, and it's dropping its numbering scheme as a result.
Apple and Nokia settle patent dispute with Nokia receiving patent royalties from Apple; Apple will resume selling Nokia health products
Nokia and Apple announced today that they have settled all litigation related to their intellectual property dispute and agreed a multi-year patent license.
WannaCry ransomware attacks show strong links to Lazarus, the hacking group that was linked to Sony Pictures and Bangladesh central bank hacks
Similarities in code and infrastructure indicate close connection to group that was linked to Sony Pictures and Bangladesh Bank attacks.
PayPal files suit in Manhattan federal court against Pandora claiming its new “P” logo is “unlawfully similar” to PayPal's logo
PayPal sued Pandora on Friday, claiming that the struggling music streaming service ripped off its distinctive blue logo in the hopes of piggybacking on PayPal's popularity.
In response to leak of its content moderation guidelines, Facebook tries to explain “how and where we draw the line”
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Dubai to introduce fleet of robots with face scanning-tech to its police force May 24; citizens can ask them questions, report crimes, and pay fines
Writer Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics are a fictional creation with real-world value: — A robot may not injure a human being or …
Sources: LeEco planning massive layoffs in US as soon as this week, with one source saying the company will keep only 60 of its 500+ employees
LeEco, a Chinese company that made a big splash in the U.S. last fall, is preparing for a round of layoffs that may happen as soon as Tuesday, according to sources.
Microsoft debuts Windows 10 for Chinese government, letting the government use its own encryption, remove features, and get updates from joint venture in China
New Surface tablet has better battery, faster processors — Microsoft to release Windows 10 for Chinese government
Amazon confirms Java creator James Gosling will join AWS
Amazon Web Services has added another computer science heavyweight to its employee roster. James Gosling, often referred to as the “Father of Java,” announced on Facebook Monday that he would be join...
CDN provider Fastly, used by sites like The New York Times and Pinterest, raises $50M led by Sorenson Capital, bringing its total funding to $180M
Content delivery company Fastly has raised $50 million in financing to expand its footprint as a corporate supplier of speedy application, website, and web service delivery.
Profile of Anker, manufacturer of cables, battery packs, chargers, and more for mobile devices, as it expands into the smart home and auto markets
Illustrations by William Joel Photography by James Bareham — Steven Yang quit his job at Google in the summer of 2011 to build the products …
Source: Nest working on indoor security camera with 4K resolution for smart digital zoom, priced higher than current cameras at $300, expected end of May
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Pinterest adds dish recognition feature to Lens, reviews and ratings for recipes, and food filters within Search such as dietary preference and cook time
Pinterest is today launching a handful of new ways to find recipes using its Lens and Search tools.
Former IBM developer Xu Jiaqiang pleads guilty to theft of source code with intent to give it to China; sentencing scheduled for October 13
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DJI rolls out new activation process, now throttles drones that have not been registered, following a US court decision nullifying FAA drone registration rules
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EU states approve plan to make social media firms tackle hate speech, introduces 30% quota of European media on video streaming platforms, awaits parliament OK
European Union ministers approved plans on Tuesday to make social media companies such as Facebook, Twitter …
Nairobi Uber drivers concerned about Uber's recently announced service in Kenya that halves the $2.90 minimum fare, lets drivers use older, lower-quality cars
Kimiko De Freytas-Tamura / New York Times : Tweets: @nytimesworld Tweets: New York / @nytimesworld : Uber plans a discounted service in Kenya, and drivers say it may put them out of business http://w...
GitHub launches GitHub Marketplace, a store for development tools that assist with tasks like continuous integration, code reviews, and project management
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Amazon rolls out Echo Look camera companion app for iOS and Android, giving owners live preview option and letting them take pictures, mark favorites, more
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Echodyne raises $29M Series B led by NEA to develop radar sensors for drones and autonomous vehicles, bringing its total raised to $44M
twice Alan Boyle / GeekWire : Echodyne gets $29M from NEA, Bill Gates and others to boost radar suited for drones and cars Tweets: Josh Wolfe / @wolfejosh : Fresh funding $29M from @Lux_Capital + @Bil...
Twitter has hired Todd Swidler, former senior vice president of video and partnerships at Bloomberg, to run its live video business
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Quora begins beta testing video answers, which can be recorded from Android and iOS only
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