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Google Donates $6.8 Million to Give Kids Free ‘Muni Ride’ – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsGoogle Inc. has donated $6.8 million to let kids ride the Muni bus for free for two years. The company’s generosity aims to help the city with its affordability crisis and to improve its image. The generous donation is the largest endowment the San Francisco …Google offers $ 6.8 mn gift for […]
Steam Family Sharing Now Available to All Users – SegmentNext
SegmentNextSteam Family Sharing Program, the feature that allows users to share their Steam Library among multiple users and PCs is now out of Beta Phase and available to all Steam users. Players who share computers can now also share their available libraries with …Steam Family Sharing available to all usersT3Steam Family Sharing now open to […]
Microsoft to make Windows 8.1 with Bing free for users: report – Firstpost
FirstpostIt seems that Microsoft could launch a free version of Windows 8.1 in order to boost the number of people using the operating system, reports The Verge. The report quotes sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans as saying that Microsoft is working on Windows …What The Heck Is ‘Windows 8.1 With Bing” Anyway?ForbesA Few Thoughts On […]
Tim Cook Chooses the Environment Over Profit – TidBITS
TidBITSBryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer witnessed a visibly angry Time Cook lash out at a National Center for Public Policy Research representative at this year’s annual shareholder meeting. The NCPPR had pushed a proposal that would have required Apple to …Tim Cook promises new products, says Apple TV no longer a ‘hobby’Khaleej TimesTim Cook […]
Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy, hit with lawsuit – Reuters
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) – Mt. Gox, once the world’s biggest bitcoin exchange, filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on Friday, saying it may have lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of the virtual coins due to hacking into its faulty computer system. The collapse …Man Sues Over Lost BitcoinsWall Street JournalMt. Gox is Dead. Long […]
Troubled Bitcoin Exchange MtGox Files for Bankruptcy – PC Magazine
PC MagazineMtGox said it has lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of the digital currency following cyberattacks on its computer systems. 0shares. Everything you Need to Know About Bitcoin. MtGox, formerly the world’s biggest bitcoin exchange, filed for bankruptcy …Mt. Gox Bitcoin Exchange Sued in US for ‘Misappropriation’ (1)BusinessweekMt. Gox files for bankruptcy, admits […]
Moov to Next Generation Fitness Coaching Wearable – Guardian Liberty Voice
Guardian Liberty VoiceAnyone looking for a cost-effective physical trainer then a date with Moov needs to be set at the earliest. Moov, a wearable device that not only works like a fitness tracker but also imparts continuous coaching tips on what to do and how to do; taking the whole …New fitness sensor Moov to […]
NASA Scientists Discover 715 Additional Planets – Guardian Liberty Voice
Guardian Liberty VoiceThere is further proof of inhabitable planets in the galaxy. Using data from, NASA announced Wednesday that data from the Kepler space telescope enabled scientists to discover 715 additional planets, an astronomical number to those taught nine planets in …Kepler Team Still Finding Planets, But Are They Habitable?PC MagazineFour newly discovered planets could […]
Moov Fitness Tracker Aims to be Your Virtual Fitness Coach – PC Magazine
PC MagazineMoov can analyze your form as you’re exercising and give you real-time tips on how you can improve your workouts. 0shares. Moov. Most fitness trackers can do things like count how many steps you take during a run and calculate the calories you burn.New fitness tracker will coach users to Moov betterGizmagMoov fitness tracker […]
The Top 10 Questions About the Samsung Galaxy S5 – PC Magazine
PC MagazineShould you get a Samsung Galaxy S5? We answer your top questions about the new smartphone. 0shares. Samsung Galaxy S5
A Call To Arms, After a Dismal Year for Cyber Security – Latin Post
Latin PostWhile thousands of tech companies and organizations, big and small, and many more concerned citizens got out and protested mass internet surveillance earlier this month, one senior VP at a security firm told attendees at this week’s RSA Conference on …RSA: Juniper Security Chief Blasts ApathyInformationWeekJuniper Security Chief Takes Swipe At Security ApathyDark ReadingThe […]
Samsung Galaxy S5 has one thing the iPhone doesn’t…. – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSamsung unveiled its newest Galaxy S5 at the Mobile World Congress. It features a 5.1-inch screen, a fingerprint sensor, a heartrate sensor, and it’s waterproof. Loading… Post to Facebook. Samsung Galaxy S5 has one thing the iPhone doesn’t…. on …Samsung Gear FitCNETGroundhog Day: Why the Samsung Galaxy S5 is just another Android deviceZDNetSamsung ditches […]
Nokia Unveils Android-Powered Nokia X Smartphone – PC Magazine
PC MagazineAfter countless leaks and months of speculation, Nokia finally took the wraps off of its latest project—the Nokia X. And true to all the rumors, the X eschews Nokia’s cozy relationship with Windows Phone 8, in favor of a highly modified Android base. This is not …Nokia really is going Android with the launch […]
Lenovo S860 is a beefy bruiser with a blockbuster battery – CNET
CNETBARCELONA, Spain — Just when Lenovo was starting to make its name as a phone maker, with chunky, big-screen handsets such as the Vibe X we saw at IFA in September, and the Vibe Z that was unveiled at CES, the Chinese company went and bought …Lenovo Blends Style and Performance with S-Series SmartphonesMarketWatchPink Lenovo […]
Protect Your Identity on Social Media – PC Magazine
Protect Your Identity on Social MediaPC MagazineSocial media sites like Facebook and Google+ are designed to let you share your thoughts and interests with your friends. Most of us don’t want to share with everyone in the world, so privacy settings are important. Even if you feel you have nothing to … …read more Source: […]
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study … – PR Web (press release)
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study …PR Web (press release)MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) observed that most of smartphones exhibited at CES 2014 are either from PC or Chinese branded vendors. This report profiles new smartphones exhibited at CES 2014, touching on their major specifications, … and more …read more […]
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study … – DigitalJournal.com
Smartphone’s Future Development Trends Observed at CES 2014 New Study …DigitalJournal.comMIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) observed that most of smartphones exhibited at CES 2014 are either from PC or Chinese branded vendors. This report profiles new smartphones exhibited at CES 2014, touching on their major specifications, … and more …read more Source: CES News […]
Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 to have larger, sharper display – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMobile World Congress is right around the corner which means the rumor mill is churning. Samsung is expected to unveil its flagship device, the Galaxy S5, at its “Unpacked 5” event on Monday Feb. 24 in Barcelona, Spain. The event is slated to begin at 2:00 …Samsung Galaxy S Adds Fingerprint SensorInformationWeekSamsung’s new LEDs […]
Google acquires Israeli security start-up SlickLogin – Economic Times
Economic TimesJERUSALEM: The global internet giant Google is acquiring SlickLogin, an Israeli developer of sound-based password alternative, in an “acqui-hiring deal”, which means SlickLogin’s staff and knowledge will be integrated into Google, SlickLogin confirmed the …Google Adds SlickLogin Sound Password Technology to EmpireGuardian Liberty VoiceGoogle’s new web logins save us rememberingThe Australian Financial ReviewGoogle buys […]
Google Acquires Sound Authentication Startup ‘SlickLogin’ – PC Magazine
PC MagazineIt’ll hack off your pets, we bet, but SlickLogin’s high-frequency sound wave technology will at least allow you to log into your favorite websites faster. 0shares. SlickLogin. Google has officially acquired Israeli security startup SlickLogin and, we admit, their …Google acquires password sounds startup SlickLoginCNETGoogle acquires SlickLogin to use sounds for passwordsPocket-lint.comGoogle Acquires SlickLogin […]
Kickstarter hacked, you should probably change your password – PC Gamer Magazine
PC Gamer MagazineIf you have a Kickstarter account, you’re going to want to change the password, as the site is the latest to be infiltrated by dastardly hackers, showing that hacking is not as cool as it appears in games sometimes. Kickstarter say that while some user data was …Popular Kickstarter site hackedWTOPKickstarter hackedLive 5 […]
iPad users may get MS Office in 1st half of 2014 – GMA News
GMA NewsUsers of Apple’s iPad tablet can expect to get much more productive as Microsoft continues work on a version of its Office productivity suite for it. The Microsoft Office for iPad suite, presently codenamed Miramar, may even come ahead of Microsoft’s touch-first …Microsoft extends deadline of Windows 7 PCs for businessDaily News & AnalysisMicrosoft […]
Microsoft extends deadline of Windows 7 PCs for business – Daily News & Analysis
Daily News & AnalysisMicrosoft has reportedly announced that it has extended life for PCs that come pre-installed with Windows 7 Professional, which means that those computers with consumer versions of the OS still face the axe on October 31 this year. The software …Microsoft reportedly prepping Office for iPad to release in the first half […]
Kickstarter hacked, user names and encrypted passwords accessed – Computerworld
ComputerworldIDG News Service – The crowdfunding website Kickstarter said Saturday it had been hacked and that user names, encrypted passwords and other data had been accessed. Kickstarter said it was informed of the hack Wednesday by law enforcement officials …Change that Kickstarter password — crowdfunding website gets hit by hackersPCWorldKickstarter Passwords and Usernames HackedGuardian Liberty […]
Microsoft reportedly prepping Office for iPad to release in the first half of 2014 – Engadget
EngadgetWhile Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone released last summer and we’ve yet to see software release for Apple tablets. Not only is the slate-focused productivity suite alive and well, it’s apparently going to launch before July. ZDNet reports that development of …iPad 5 News, Update: Microsoft Office May Soon Come To Apple’s Flagship …KpopStarzHey Microsoft, […]
Kickstarter Hacked: Credit Cards Safe, Passwords Stolen – PC Magazine
PC MagazineData breach fatigue is setting in and it’s only February. Kickstarter is the latest high-profile site to be hacked. Law enforcement authorities informed Kickstarter of the breach on Feb. 12, and Kickstarter immediately closed the vulnerability that allowed the …Kickstarter, Popular Crowdfunding Site, Gets HackedBillboardKickstarter Latest Hacking Victim User Information ExposedGuardian Liberty VoiceCrowdfunding Site […]
T-Mobile to Expand Early-Upgrade ‘Jump’ Plan Feb. 23 – PC Magazine
PC MagazineLooking to upgrade your T-Mobile smartphone a ton of times within a given year? Go right ahead, thanks to the expanded Jump early-upgrade service. 0shares. T-Mobile Logo. T-Mobile customers enrolled in the company’s early-upgrade “Jump” plan are …T-Mobile’s Jump adds unlimited upgrades starting Feb. 23Mind Of The GeekUpcoming T-Mobile JUMP! Program Changes Include Tablets, […]
Hipplay: The Most Game-Changing Social Media App, Ever
Hippplay is an app it took me a awhile to sit and focus and blog about, but for good reason: I my original intent was to have this full-blown blog and vlog presentation with all of my Hipplay-related videos, including the 11-minute presentation that I was given at Cosmopolitan LV on the Thursday night of […]
What Google really means when it calls Android ‘open’ – CNET
CNETGoogle loves to woo app makers to Android by whispering the sweet sounds of “openness” and “open source” in their ears. While that’s not entirely accurate, they heed the call for good reasons. Seth Rosenblatt. by Seth Rosenblatt. February 14, 2014 7:49 AM …Google’s Dirty Little Android Secrets LeakedTechNewsWorldAndroid Contract Raises QuestionsEE TimesReport: Google forcing […]
Google’s Valentine’s Day Doodle Celebrates With ‘This American Life’ – ValueWalk
ValueWalkTo mark holidays and special occasions, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) often celebrates with fun doodles on their homepage and many of these doodles are interactive. This year’s Valentine’s Day is no exception.Google Valentine’s Day Doodle Includes Gay Couple’s StoryOn Top MagazineGoogle celebrates Valentine’s Day with love storiesCBS NewsA tech lover’s guide to hacking Valentine’s Day (+video)Christian […]
Japan’s Rakuten Buys Viber Messaging Service for $900M – PC Magazine
PC MagazineInstant messaging app Viber has been acquired by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, owner of Buy.com and Kobo, for $900 million. The free messaging and VoIP service boasts a global user base of 300 million registered users, and spans smartphone, …Japanese online shopping giant buys Viber for £540mTelegraph.co.ukRakuten buys Viber messaging app for $900 millionPCWorldRakuten, […]
Latest BBM for iPhone and Android Phones Chalk Full of New Features – E Canada Now
E Canada NowBlackberry Messaging (BBM) as one of the main avenues for the company’s return to profitability. Given the rich set of features in the latest version for Android and iPhone smartphone users, the company is well on its way to ensconce BBM as a de facto …BlackBerry adds voice calls, Dropbox, location sharing in […]