Silicon Valley Shuttle Drivers Vote to Join Union

The bus drivers who transport workers to the campuses of six Silicon Valley employers voted to join the Teamsters to negotiate better working conditions and wages.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/28/silicon-valley-shuttle-drivers-vote-to-join-union/?_r=1

Venmo Was Ordered in July by California Regulators to Address Security Issues

Venmo, a popular mobile payments app, was told to establish companywide best practices and programs around user privacy, security, customer service and fraud loss management.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/venmo-was-ordered-in-july-by-california-regulators-to-address-security-issues/?_r=1

For Net Neutrality Advocates, a Moment to Celebrate

Grassroots advocates cheered the F.C.C.’s net neutrality vote even before it happened, while others expressed hesitancy about its scope and skepticism about its staying power.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/for-net-neutrality-advocates-a-moment-to-celebrate/?_r=1

White House Proposes Broad Consumer Data Privacy Bill

Under the proposed legislation, called the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act, industries would draw up their own codes of conduct on handling customer data, which regulators would enforce.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/28/business/white-house-proposes-broad-consumer-data-privacy-bill.html?_r=1

Apple’s New Job: Selling a Smartwatch to an Uninterested Public

The Apple watch scheduled to debut in April, a bit later than the company had hoped, because of technology challenges.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/02/technology/apples-new-job-selling-a-smartwatch-to-an-uninterested-public.html?_r=1

Uber Driver Database Breached by Someone Outside Company

The breach may have revealed the names and identification numbers of up to 50,000 drivers, but so far there are no reports that stolen information has been misused.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/uber-driver-database-breached-by-someone-outside-company/?_r=1

Google Unveils Plan for New Corporate Campus

Google unveiled a radical proposal for a new campus that would replace its current headquarters in Mountain View.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/google-unveils-plan-for-new-corporate-campus/?_r=1

F.C.C. Moves to Free Up Community Broadband Services

The F.C.C. passed an order to override state laws that hinder the expansion of community broadband networks, saying the laws limit competition. Legal challenges are expected.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/f-c-c-moves-to-free-up-community-broadband-services/?_r=1

In China, Suspicions Cloud Trade Dispute Involving Tech Companies

With both countries wary of the other’s digital espionage, American tech companies are caught in the middle.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/28/technology/in-china-suspicions-cloud-trade-dispute-involving-tech-companies.html?_r=1

Choosing Between Amazon’s TV Streaming Hardware

Learn about the differences between Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV stick (besides price), and also discover how to transfer airline boarding passes between iPhones.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/technology/personaltech/choosing-between-amazons-tv-streaming-hardware.html?_r=1

Ericsson Again Sues Apple Over Wireless Patents

The Swedish telecom manufacturer filed suit against the American company for reportedly infringing on 41 of its patents that are used in iPhones and iPads.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/ericsson-again-sues-apple-over-wireless-patents/?_r=1

Daily Report: F.C.C. Passes Net Neutrality Rules

The agency’s 3-2 vote is intended to ensure a level playing field for Internet content providers, with no so-called pay-to-play fast lanes.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/daily-report-f-c-c-passes-net-neutrality-rules/?_r=1

Dutch Offer Preview of Net Neutrality

As with the rules adopted by the F.C.C., the Netherlands demands that wireless and fixed-line broadband providers treat all Internet traffic equally.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/business/dutch-offer-preview-of-net-neutrality.html?_r=1

Amazon Hires Jay Carney, Former Obama Press Secretary

Amazon has hired Mr. Carney as senior vice president for global corporate affairs. The move is unusual, as Amazon is known for grooming employees from within.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/technology/amazon-hires-jay-carney-former-obama-press-secretary.html?_r=1

Will.i.am Start-Up Hires Sony Electronics Executive

Phil Molyneux, who most recently was president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics in the United States, will take on the same role at i.am+, a 60-person wearables start-up.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/will-i-am-start-up-hires-sony-electronics-executive/?_r=1

Google Puts European Operations Under a Single Executive

Google, which is facing various regulatory issues in Europe, has consolidated the region’s operations under a single executive.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/google-puts-european-operations-under-a-single-executive/?_r=1

In Net Neutrality Victory, F.C.C. Classifies Broadband Internet Service as a Public Utility

The agency’s 3-2 vote is intended to ensure a level playing field for Internet content providers, with no so-called pay-to-play fast lanes.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/technology/net-neutrality-fcc-vote-internet-utility.html?_r=1

IBM's Leaders: 2015 Is a Transition Year, by Design

IBM is making the case that its transition to higher-profit growth businesses is on pace. But analysts question whether they can grow faster than its traditional products decline.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/ibms-leaders-2015-is-a-transition-year-by-design/?_r=1

Daily Report: Lack of Choice Prompted Push for Net Neutrality

Regulating the Internet like a utility makes sense, proponents say, because Americans often have only one option for high-speed service: cable.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/daily-report-lack-of-choice-prompted-push-for-net-neutrality/?_r=1

Video Feature: Apps for Meditation and Calming on iPhone and Android

A number of smartphone apps guide users through exercises intended to provide calm, mindfulness and positive thinking.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/personaltech/video-feature-apps-for-meditation-and-calming-on-iphone-and-android.html?_r=1

Video: AppSmart | Think Happy Thoughts

Mindfulness training has arrived on the smartphone. Three apps help motivate you to meditate and teach you new techniques.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003535818/appsmart-think-happy-thoughts.html

Privacy Group Files F.T.C. Complaint Against Samsung's Voice-Operated TVs

The Electronic Privacy Information Center accused Samsung of violating federal laws with a technology that allows viewers to operate the company’s Internet-connected smart TVs with voice commands.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/privacy-group-files-f-t-c-complaint-against-samsungs-voice-operated-tvs/?_r=1

Limited High-Speed Internet Choices Underlie Net Neutrality Rules

Regulating the Internet like a utility makes sense, proponents say, because Americans often have only one option for high-speed service: cable.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/limited-high-speed-internet-choices-underlie-net-neutrality-rules.html?_r=1

Video Feature: High-Quality Smartphones for Less Money

As companies put efforts into building better phones with lower price tags, a cheaper phone doesn’t require as many compromises as you might expect.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/personaltech/video-feature-high-quality-smartphones-for-less-money.html?_r=1

A Google Computer Can Teach Itself Games

A team at Google has developed a way a computer can sense inputs, learn rules and successfully play a number of classic video games. That’s a step up from the Jeopardy!-winning Watson, which was taught rules.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/a-google-computer-can-teach-itself-games/?_r=1

Video: Smartphones on a Budget

The latest and greatest phone isn’t always the most budget-friendly option. Last year’s models or off-contract purchases can be cheaper and just as effective.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003533757/smartphones-on-a-budget.html

Apple Loses Patent Case to Small Texas Company

The computer giant was ordered to pay $532.9 million to Smartflash, which is based in a building down the street from where the trial was held. Apple plans to appeal.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/apple-loses-patent-case-to-small-texas-company/?_r=1

An Outspoken Voice for Women in Tech, Foiled by His Tone

Vivek Wadhwa was one of the loudest male voices pushing for gender diversity in Silicon Valley. His story is a lesson in how not to handle criticism.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/personaltech/an-outspoken-voice-for-women-in-tech-foiled-by-his-tone.html?_r=1

U.S. and British Agencies May Have Tried to Get SIM Encryption Codes, Gemalto Says

The digital security company said it believed attacks by the N.S.A. and its British counterpart occurred over two years, starting in 2010.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/business/international/gemalto-says-nsa-tried-to-take-sim-encryption-codes.html?_r=1

Google Plans New Headquarters, and a City Fears Being Overrun

Google’s sometimes testy relationship with community leaders in Mountain View, Calif., a city already bursting at the seams, is likely to get testier.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/google-plans-new-headquarters-and-a-city-fears-being-overrun.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Net Neutrality Activists on the Brink of Victory

The Republican resistance in Congress surrendered to President Obama’s call to protect an open Internet, with rules likely to be approved by regulators on Thursday.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/daily-report-net-neutrality-activists-on-the-brink-of-victory/?_r=1

Apple Ordered to Pay $532.9 Million in iTunes Patent Dispute

Judge rules the tech giant's software used technology that infringed on patents held by licensing company.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/apple-loses-patent-dispute-over-itunes.html?_r=1

Lenovo's Chief Technology Officer Discusses the Superfish Adware Fiasco

An uproar caused by the software buried deep inside the company’s computers has executives scrambling to explain what went wrong and what they’re trying to do about it.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/lenovos-chief-technology-officer-discusses-the-superfish-adware-fiasco/?_r=1

Path Clears for ‘Net Neutrality’ Ahead of F.C.C. Vote

The Senate Commerce Committee chairman all but surrendered on efforts in Congress to overturn expected rules, likely to be approved on Thursday, meant to protect an open Internet.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/technology/path-clears-for-net-neutrality-ahead-of-fcc-vote.html?_r=1

Hewlett-Packard Profit Slides 4%, but Tops Forecasts

HP’s plan to split itself into two separate companies remains on track, Meg Whitman, the chief executive, said in announcing the earnings.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/technology/hewlett-packard-quarterly-earnings.html?_r=1

Filing Away Gmail Messages

Tips on how to archive Gmail messages to tidy up your inbox, and solutions for when your laptop battery begins to fade.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/personaltech/filing-away-gmail-messages.html?_r=1

Tough Talk From European Commissioner About U.S. Tech Companies

Günther Oettinger, the European Commission member in charge of the digital economy, said that if companies did not comply with European data rules, they “ultimately, perhaps, may be thrown out of the single market.”

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/tough-talk-from-european-commissioner-about-u-s-tech-companies/?_r=1

In Privacy Update, Reddit Tightens Restrictions on Nude Photos

Reddit changed its privacy policy to prohibit posting nude photos or videos of people engaged in sex acts without their prior consent to do have it posted.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/in-privacy-update-reddit-tightens-restrictions-on-nude-photos/?_r=1

Pebble Watch Goes Color on Kickstarter

Pebble, the maker of a popular smartwatch, went back to its roots when it unveiled a new color watch, called Pebble Time.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/pebble-watch-goes-color-on-kickstarter/?_r=1

Despite the Promise of Technology, the Mysteries of Sleep Lie Unsolved

The Sense sleep tracker works well enough, but it is a reminder of how fundamentally useless these devices can be.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/technology/personaltech/despite-the-promise-of-technology-the-mysteries-of-sleep-lie-unsolved.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Wall St. May Huddle With Law Firms for Cybersecurity

Banks and law firms are planning to set up a group that would be affiliated with the banking industry’s forum for sharing data on online threats.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/daily-report-wall-st-may-huddle-with-law-firms-for-cybersecurity/?_r=1

Promising Faster Wireless, Artemis Draws Closer With Dish Spectrum Deal

Artemis Networks, a start-up that says it has created a technology for boosting the speed and reliability of wireless networks, said it plans to lease wireless spectrum from Dish Network to introduce a wireless Internet service in San Francisco.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/artemis-networks-new-wireless-service-in-san-francisco-gets-boost-through-dish-network-deal/?_r=1

Google Guns for Apple in Mobile Payments Race

The use of so-called proximity payment services is expected to accelerate in the coming year and Google isn’t ready to cede the market to companies like Apple and Samsung.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/google-guns-for-apple-in-mobile-payments-race/?_r=1

IBM Tries to Paint the Computing Cloud Blue

IBM is going deeper in the plan of its chief, Virginia Rometty, to rebuild the computing giant as a cloud company. At a giant show in Las Vegas, the company announced new kinds of security and services for cloud applications, along with data centers in new countries.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/ibm-tries-to-paint-the-computing-cloud-blue/?_r=1

LinkedIn Settles Class-Action Suit Over Weak Password Security

The business-oriented social network, which experienced a major security breach in 2012, has agreed to pay a small sum to as many as 800,000 users to settle allegations that it deceived them about the level of protection it was providing for their personal information.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/linkedin-settles-class-action-suit-over-weak-password-security/?_r=1

Kleiner Trial Brief

The trial brief in Ellen Pao’s discrimination case against her former employer, Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/20/technology/document-kleiner-trial-brief.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Google and Apple Close to Unveiling Competing Dashboard Technology

In the coming months, auto dealerships around the country will begin selling vehicles capable of running Android- and Apple-compatible dashboard systems.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/daily-report-google-and-apple-close-to-unveiling-competing-dashboard-technology/?_r=1

Rivals Google and Apple Fight for the Dashboard

In the coming months, dealerships around the country will begin selling vehicles capable of running Android- and Apple-compatible dashboard systems.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/technology/rivals-google-and-apple-fight-for-the-dashboard.html?_r=1

Ellen Pao Suit Against Kleiner Perkins Heads to Trial, With Big Potential Implications

A high-profile harassment lawsuit brought against the prominent venture capital firm comes as attention mounts on gender issues in Silicon Valley.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/technology/ellen-pao-suit-against-kleiner-perkins-heads-to-trial-with-big-potential-implications.html?_r=1

Uber Drivers Face Fines in Paris

As the ride-booking service tries to persuade policy makers to allow it to operate in cities around the world, Uber drivers are being pulled over and given fines in Paris.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/22/uber-drivers-face-fines-in-paris/?_r=1

Lenovo and Superfish Penetrate the Heart of a Computer's Security

Security companies are doing a better job at surrounding computers with defenses. Now the fight has moved far inside the machine, where unwanted or malicious software is nearly impossible to detect.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/22/lenovo-and-superfish-penetrate-the-heart-of-a-computers-security/?_r=1

Kleiner Discrimination Case Documents

Court documents in Ellen Pao’s discrimination case against her former employer, Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/21/technology/kleiner-court-documents.html?_r=1

Pao Complaint for Damages

The complaint for damages in Ellen Pao’s discrimination case against her former employer, Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/20/technology/document-pao-complaint-for-damages.html?_r=1

Kleiner Court Memorandum

Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers court memo in Ellen Pao’s discrimination case against her former employer.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/20/technology/document-kleiner-court-memorandum.html?_r=1

Bringing Big Data to the Fight Against Benefits Fraud

To detect possible abuse of programs or benefits, state and local governments are turning to data-mining techniques long used by financial services companies.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/22/technology/bringing-big-data-to-the-fight-against-benefits-fraud.html?_r=1

Internet Taxes, Another Window Into the Net Neutrality Debate

Congress wants to permanently ban taxes on high-speed Internet service. But will the F.C.C.’s plan for utility-style regulation open a door to new charges?

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/20/internet-taxes-another-window-into-the-net-neutrality-debate/?_r=1

Daily Report: A Boom in Technology Investments in Hunt for Next Blockbuster Company

For investors, the hunt is on for the next proverbial “unicorn,” a nascent business worth $1 billion or more — on paper, at least.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/20/daily-report-a-boom-in-technology-investments-in-hunt-for-next-blockbuster-company/?_r=1

Auto Team Is Forming at Apple

The company has collected about 200 people over the last few years to develop technologies for an electric car, according to two people with knowledge of the company’s plans.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/20/technology/auto-team-is-forming-at-apple.html?_r=1

Investors Create a Billion-Dollar-Baby Boom

For investors, the hunt is for the next proverbial so-called unicorn, a nascent business worth $1 billion or more — on paper, at least.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/20/business/investors-create-a-billion-dollar-baby-boom.html?_r=1

Researcher Discovers Superfish Spyware Installed on Lenovo PCs

The malicious code was buried deep inside the machines, where regular security software would have a hard time finding it. Lenovo says it stopped including the software in January.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/researcher-discovers-superfish-spyware-installed-on-lenovo-pcs/?_r=1

Yahoo Unveils Tools for Making Mobile Apps

The key to the Internet company’s effort is technology it acquired through the acquisition of the small company Flurry.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/yahoo-unveils-tools-for-making-mobile-apps/?_r=1

HP Targets Cisco and Facebook With New Line of Open-Source Networking Gear

Why is Hewlett-Packard undermining its own networking business? Current events. Businesses now want open-source software on the cheapest boxes possible.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/hp-to-sell-open-source-networking-gear/?_r=1

Daily Report: Microsoft Zeroes In On Mobile

There’s a new strategy afoot at the company, which has brought apps and services to the Apple and Android devices people actually use, rather than ones that run Windows.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/daily-report-microsoft-zeroes-in-on-mobile/?_r=1

Dropcam Keeps an Eye on the Neighborhood

Setting up video surveillance on a driveway highlights the power of putting such tools in the hands of ordinary people.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/technology/personaltech/dropcam-keeps-an-eye-on-the-neighborhood.html?_r=1

Samsung Buys LoopPay, a Competitor to Apple's Mobile Wallet

The move comes just a few months after the release of Apple Pay, Apple’s mobile payments product.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/18/samsung-buys-looppay-a-competitor-to-apples-mobile-wallet/?_r=1

Tools to Make Meetings More Productive (and Maybe More Pleasant)

Apps can ease the planning and conducting of meetings and make sure you get the most out of them..

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/technology/personaltech/tools-to-make-meetings-more-productive-and-maybe-more-pleasant.html?_r=1

Microsoft Has Suddenly Gotten Serious With Mobile

There’s a new strategy afoot at the company, which has brought apps and services to the Apple and Android devices people actually use, rather than ones that run Windows.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/technology/personaltech/microsoft-has-suddenly-gotten-serious-with-mobile.html?_r=1

Video: App Smart | Modernize Your Meetings

A new generation of meeting organizers helps you invite guests, set agendas and distribute shared documents, all from your phone.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003519478/appsmart-modernize-your-meetings.html

Photoshop at 25: A Thriving Chameleon Adapts to an Instagram World

Adobe, which introduced the image-editing program in 1990, has moved to a less expensive subscription-based model in an effort to democratize access.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/technology/personaltech/photoshop-at-25-a-thriving-chameleon-adapts-to-an-instagram-world.html?_r=1

Sony Aims for Huge Leap in Profit

By pursuing a restructuring that emphasizes profitability over volume, the Japanese company is setting a target of $4.2 billion in annual operating profit by March 2018, compared with about $170 million now.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/18/sony-aims-for-huge-leap-in-profit/?_r=1

Daily Report: U.S. Sets New Rules for Export of Armed Drones

The Obama administration’s move to preserve a lead in a fast-growing market also means wider use of a controversial weapon in the battle against terrorism.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/18/daily-report-u-s-sets-new-rules-for-export-of-armed-drones/?_r=1

Snapchat Said to Seek Funding at Up to $19 Billion Valuation

Snapchat, the start-up with disappearing photo messages, may be popular with teenagers. But in investors’ eyes, it is commanding a very grown-up valuation.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/snapchat-said-to-seek-funding-at-up-to-19-billion-valuation/?_r=1

Securing a Hotmail Account

How to use two-step verification to guard against unauthorized access to your email.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/technology/personaltech/securing-a-hotmail-account.html?_r=1

IBM, G.E. and Others Create Big Data Alliance

A number of big tech companies with an interest in building out the big data market have announced a standard for core elements of a technology framework for data analysis.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/ibm-g-e-and-others-create-big-data-alliance/?_r=1

Daily Report: U.S. Said to Have Surveillance Tools in Computers Overseas

A Russian firm says the United States has found a way to permanently embed surveillance and sabotage tools in computers in countries including Iran, Russia, Pakistan and China.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/daily-report-u-s-said-to-have-surveillance-tools-in-computers-overseas/?_r=1

Tencent to Develop Chat App for Fords in China

Ford said it was in talks with Tencent, maker of the popular WeChat messaging app, to develop messaging functions for the manufacturer’s cars in China.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/technology/tencent-to-develop-chat-app-for-fords-in-china.html?_r=1

Spyware Embedded by U.S. in Foreign Networks, Security Firm Says

A Russian firm says the United States has found a way to permanently embed surveillance and sabotage tools in computers in countries including Iran, Russia, Pakistan and China.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/technology/spyware-embedded-by-us-in-foreign-networks-security-firm-says.html?_r=1

Beginners Guide to Sending Email, for Web Designers and Developers

A very comprehensive overview for web designers and developers when sending emails (with a few templates, too!): http://www.leemunroe.com/sending-email-designers-developers/

from BWCWeb http://www.leemunroe.com/sending-email-designers-developers/

Daily Report: Two Start-Ups Offer Calls Via Wi-Fi First

Two companies are trying to lower cellphone costs by relying on Wi-Fi routers. Now some of the bigger companies are looking to follow their lead.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/daily-report-two-start-ups-offer-calls-via-wi-fi-first/?_r=1

Astro Teller, Google's 'Captain of Moonshots,' on Making Profits at Google X

Astro Teller, the head of the Google X research group, talks about the company’s efforts to commercialize projects like the self-driving car and why the Glass wearable device will still impact technology.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/googles-captain-of-moonshots-on-making-profits-at-google-x/?_r=1

Google Aims for Sky, but Investors Start to Clamor for Profits

After patiently abiding a steep increase in research and development spending, Wall Street is starting to wonder when — and if — Google’s science projects will pay off.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/business/google-aims-for-sky-but-investors-start-to-clamor-for-profits.html?_r=1

Small Phone Companies Use Wi-Fi to Punch Above Their Weight

Two start-ups are trying to lower cellphone costs by relying on Wi-Fi routers and now some of the bigger companies are looking to follow their lead.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/technology/small-phone-companies-use-wi-fi-to-punch-above-their-weight.html?_r=1

Slice and Carve: The Next Wave in Computer-Aided Creativity

Laser cutters and computer-controlled milling machines are coming out of industrial workshops and planting themselves on desktops.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/slice-and-carve-the-next-wave-in-computer-aided-creativity/?_r=1

Quirky Tests the Crowd-Based Creative Process

Quirky, a company that uses crowdsourcing to create and refine products, could be a model for bringing ideas to market in a faster, more efficient way.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/technology/quirky-tests-the-crowd-based-creative-process.html?_r=1

Obama Urges Tech Companies to Cooperate on Internet Security

The president signed an executive order urging companies to exchange data on cyberthreats and to receive classified information from the government.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/14/business/obama-urges-tech-companies-to-cooperate-on-internet-security.html?_r=1

Video: Obama on Cybersecurity Executive Order

In a speech at Stanford University, President Obama introduced an executive order that will promote more information sharing to combat cyberthreats.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/100000003510038/obama-on-cybersecurity-executive-order.html

For Tech Start-Ups in Europe, an Oceanic Divide in Funding

European companies, with less access to investors, are adapting by taking advantage of niches, rather than taking U.S. rivals head-on.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/14/technology/for-tech-start-ups-in-europe-an-oceanic-divide-in-funding.html?_r=1

Deleting Files From Microsoft’s OneDrive

Tips on how to remove a file or folder from Microsoft’s cloud-storage service, and advice on how to confirm that your computer’s firewall is turned on.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/13/technology/personaltech/deleting-files-from-microsofts-onedrive.html?_r=1

China's Internet Restrictions Are Hampering Business, Foreign Companies Say

Businesses are growing increasingly frustrated by obstacles to Internet access, according to a survey by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/13/chinas-internet-restrictions-are-hampering-business-foreign-companies-say/?_r=1

Love in the Times of Twitter

Computer scientists study Twitter to try to understand how people change their use of social media as they make major life changes, like getting engaged or divorced.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/13/love-in-the-times-of-twitter/?_r=1

Daily Report: Obama Heads to Security Talks Amid Tensions

A long history of quiet cooperation between Washington and America’s top technology companies has been shattered by tension over the government’s use of technology companies for its intelligence purposes.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/13/daily-report-obama-heads-to-security-talks-amid-tensions/?_r=1

Apple Backslides on Work-Hour Limits

A quarter in which Apple sold an enormous number of iPhones also saw compliance with workweek rules decrease.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/apple-backslides-on-work-hour-limits/?_r=1

Cisco and Texas Instruments Adapt to a New Tech World

Two of the old giants of the technology world showed this week two very different ways of making a transition to a world where computer intelligence is everywhere.

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Daily Report: Google Is a Mighty Force Now, but That May Not Last Forever

The tech giant is trying to evolve beyond a search behemoth, but it faces the same problems as the once-mighty tech companies that came before it.

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Aiming to Ease App Discovery, Apple Pairs With Pinterest

App Pins aims to do for smartphone apps what Pinterest’s service has done for photos, recipes and many other types of websites. In short, the service is a type of digital corkboard that lets visitors save, or “pin,” items they like or places they want to go.

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Twitter's Chief Sees Plenty of Money in Tweet Flow

Dick Costolo, chief executive of the social network, sketched out his plans for bringing in new revenue, from showing more ads in the feeds of Twitter users to helping brands hire popular users to create sponsored video content.

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Backpacks That Pack Power for Mobile Devices

Tylt, Ampl Labs, Phorce and Voltaic Systems offer bags that can protect and recharge smartphones, tablets, laptops headphones and game players.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/technology/personaltech/backpacks-that-pack-power-for-mobile-devices.html?_r=1

Data Security Gaps in an Industry Student Privacy Pledge

Companies that signed on to an industry student privacy pledge have different interpretations of their obligation to maintain security measures for students’ personal details.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/data-security-gaps-in-an-industry-student-privacy-pledge/?_r=1

Facebook Takes Its Hardware Designs to a Giant Scale

The social networking giant has open sourced a new kind of computer networking switch that is says enables big, fast, efficient data centers for everyone.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/facebook-takes-its-hardware-designs-to-a-giant-scale/?_r=1

Microsoft Continues Mobile Push With Sunrise Acquisition

The company has acquired Sunrise Atelier, maker of the popular Sunrise calendar app for iOS, Android and Mac. The companies are not disclosing the sale price.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/microsoft-continues-mobile-push-with-sunrise-acquisition/?_r=1

Google’s Time at the Top May Be Nearing Its End

The tech giant is trying to evolve beyond a search behemoth, but it faces the same problems as the once-mighty tech companies that came before it.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/technology/personaltech/googles-time-at-the-top-may-be-nearing-its-end.html?_r=1

‘Karate’ Means Empty Hand, but You’ll Need Your Handheld Device

These apps offer video, photos and written instructions to train aspiring martial artists.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/technology/personaltech/karate-means-empty-hand-but-youll-need-your-handheld-device.html?_r=1

Video: AppSmart | Unleash Your Inner Bruce Lee

Whether it is jiu-jitsu, karate or tai-chi, three mobile apps can help you practice and improve your martial arts skills.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003502451/appsmart-unleash-your-inner-bruce-lee.html

Importing Images to iPhoto

Tips on how to transfer photographs into iPhoto on your Mac, and advice for connecting to a virtual private network from a mobile device.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/technology/personaltech/importing-images-to-iphoto.html?_r=1

Test of Strength: Fitness Apps vs. Personal Trainers

As technology starts pushing us to be healthier and fitter, apps like FitStar, Kiqplan and Hot5 are trying to replace personal trainers or even gyms.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/technology/personaltech/workout-test-myfitnesspal-and-fitstar-vs-personal-trainer.html?_r=1

Video: Workout Test: Fitness Apps Vs. Trainer

Fitness apps and calorie counters like MyFitnessPal and FitStar pose a challenge to the traditional personal trainer model, but which stands the test of time? Molly Wood tests them out.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003502212/workout-test-myfitnesspal-and-fitstar-vs-personal-trainer.html

Daily Report: Tesla's Rough Road Into China

The American electric-car company has stumbled in China, facing homegrown competition and complaints about charging infrastructure.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/daily-report-teslas-rough-road-into-china/?_r=1

Samsung Tweaks Television Policy Over Privacy Concerns

After an outcry over privacy concerns, Samsung has clarified that some of its televisions listen in on the conversations of viewers only if the users permit the devices to do so.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/samsung-tweaks-television-policy-over-privacy-concerns/?_r=1

Apple to Build California Solar Farm

The company is aggressively adding to its renewable energy sources, a point of pride for its chief executive, Timothy D. Cook.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/apple-to-build-california-solar-farm/?_r=1

Twitter Finance Chief's Account Briefly Seized By Spammer

The social network says that the account of its chief financial officer, Anthony Noto, was used to send a blast of spam on Tuesday. The company is investigating the incident.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/twitter-finance-chiefs-account-briefly-seized-by-spammer/?_r=1

F.C.C. Dissenter Takes on Net Neutrality Proposal

Ajit Pai, a Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission, offered his critique of the net neutrality rules proposed last week by Tom Wheeler, the F.C.C. chairman.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/f-c-c-dissenter-takes-on-net-neutrality-proposal/?_r=1

Box Toughens Security to Draw Regulated Customers

The online storage and collaboration company is trying to capture things like medical and financial records with a new style of data encryption.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/box-toughens-security-to-draw-regulated-customers/?_r=1

Yelp Buys Eat24, An Online Food-Ordering Service, for $134 Million

The move is a departure for Yelp, which has long been a platform for online reviews across many industries, including home services and retail stores.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/yelp-buys-eat24-an-online-food-ordering-service-for-134-million/?_r=1

A New Mobile Map Captures 'Internet of Moving Things'

A start-up has released a map for mobile phones that does impressive stuff without connecting to cloud-computing services. More important than its flashy augmented reality is a new kind of database it uses.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/a-new-mobile-map-captures-internet-of-moving-things/?_r=1

Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Air: A closer look at battery life

The MacBook Air's battery life is legendary. Colleagues who drive MacBook Airs claim they can get all-day battery life, and that no similarly sized PC can do the same. Time to test those claims.

from BWCWeb http://www.pcworld.com/article/2880564/dell-xps-13-vs-macbook-air-a-closer-look-at-battery-life.html

Daily Report: Qualcomm Fined $975 Million by China

In addition to the fine, which was a record for China, Qualcomm, the chip maker, agreed to sharply reduce the royalties it charges Chinese smartphone makers.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/daily-report-qualcomm-fined-975-million-by-china/?_r=1

Chinese Regulator Defends Fine Against Qualcomm

The National Development and Reform Commission said the $975 million punishment was not designed to ‘‘protect any industry, but more importantly to restore market competitiveness.’’

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/chinese-regulator-defends-fine-against-qualcomm/?_r=1

IBM's Watson Turns Japanese and Moves Into Robots

IBM is licensing its Watson technology, along with other cognitive computing capabilities, to Softbank of Japan. Possible uses include smarter robots and more interactive phone services.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/watson-turns-japanese-and-turns-to-robots/?_r=1

Microsoft and Samsung End Legal Dispute

Almost six months after Microsoft sued Samsung, accusing it of violating the terms of a patent licensing agreement, the two companies on Monday said they had settled their feud.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/microsoft-and-samsung-end-legal-dispute/?_r=1

Apple Grabs 93% of the Handset Industry's Profit, Report Says

Apple’s share of the industry’s profits increased while Samsung, the only other company turning a profit on its phones, saw sales shrink.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/apple-grabs-93-of-the-handset-industrys-profit-report-says/?_r=1

Sidecar, a Ride-Hailing Start-Up, Pushes Into Package Delivery

Sidecar said it planned to use its fleet of cars to power a package delivery service, delivering items like food and groceries for partner companies.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/sidecar-a-ride-hailing-start-up-pushes-into-package-delivery/?_r=1

Chinese Phone Upstarts Sell With Personality, Not Product

Newer Chinese tech companies like Smartisan, founded by Luo Yonghao, recognize that they are selling an identity as much as a phone.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/business/chinese-phone-upstarts-sell-with-personality-not-product.html?_r=1

Twitter Reports a Surge in Government Data Requests

The report said total government requests for data rose by 40 percent, to about 2,881, compared with the company’s last report, in July.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/twitter-reports-surge-in-government-data-requests/?_r=1

Daily Report: Rivalry Brewing Between Uber and Google

Google is a major investor in Uber, but as often happens in Silicon Valley, each company is working on products that could wind up directly competing.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/daily-report-rivalry-brewing-between-uber-and-google/?_r=1

A Prickly Partnership for Uber and Google

Google is a major investor in Uber, but as often happens in Silicon Valley, each company is working on products that could directly compete with the other’s.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/technology/a-prickly-partnership-for-uber-and-google.html?_r=1

Uncovering Security Flaws in Digital Education Products for Schoolchildren

The law has long treated educational information as a category worthy of special protections, like credit or medical records, but the reality is often different.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/technology/uncovering-security-flaws-in-digital-education-products-for-schoolchildren.html?_r=1

VPNs Dissolve National Boundaries Online, for Work and Movie-Watching

A security technology meant to keep communications private is being used to do things like stream Netflix in countries where it is not available.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/in-ways-legal-and-illegal-vpn-technology-is-erasing-international-borders/?_r=1

5 Steps to Greater Visual Engagement

Your visual content needs a little elbow grease

from BWCWeb http://webmag.co/steps-greater-visual-engagement/

Extracting Data from a Dead Tablet

Exploring alternatives to taking a hammer to that glossy electronic brick.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/technology/personaltech/extracting-data-from-a-dead-tablet.html?_r=1

New Data Shows Apple's Explosive Growth in China

Both Kantar Worldpanel and Canalys, research firms that track global smartphone sales, said Apple’s mobile operating system gained market share in China at the expense of Google’s Android.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/new-data-shows-apples-explosive-growth-in-china/?_r=1

Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Verizon's Use of Mobile 'Supercookies'

Three senators sent letters to the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, saying that the tracking technology may violate consumers’ privacy and asking regulators to investigate Verizon’s practices.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/lawmakers-call-for-investigation-into-verizons-use-of-mobile-supercookies/?_r=1

Daily Report: Revenue at Twitter Rises, but User Growth Slows

The company said it had 288 million regular users in the last quarter, fewer than analysts’ expectations of about 291 million.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/daily-report-revenue-at-twitter-rises-but-user-growth-slows/?_r=1

Limit 'Right to Be Forgotten' to Europe, Panel Tells Google

An eight-person committee advising Google on complying with a landmark privacy ruling by Europe’s highest court said it should apply only in the 28-nation European Union.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/limit-right-to-be-forgotten-to-europe-panel-says/?_r=1

8 Recent Cyberattacks Against Big Businesses

Cyberattacks have become an ever-increasing threat, and the F.B.I. now ranks cybercrime as one of its top law enforcement activities. Here are some of the major attacks on United States businesses in recent years.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/05/technology/recent-cyberattacks.html?_r=1

Twitter Revenue Beats Forecasts, but User Numbers Fall Short

The company said it had 288 million regular users in the last quarter, less than analysts’ expectations of about 291 million.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/technology/twitter-earnings-active-users.html?_r=1

Twitter Said to Reach Search Deal With Google

The microblogging service is expected to announce a partnership that will make tweets easier to find in Google search results.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/twitter-said-to-reach-search-deal-with-google/?_r=1

Daily Report: F.C.C. Proposes Strong Rules to Regulate the Web

The proposal would create legal authority to ensure that no content is blocked and that the Internet is not divided into fast and slow lanes.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/daily-report-f-c-c-proposes-strong-rules-to-regulate-the-web/?_r=1

Trade Groups Urge U.S. to Push Against Chinese Regulations

In a letter to United States officials, representatives of major technology multinationals said new Chinese policies could damage their ability to do business in China.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/trade-groups-urge-u-s-to-push-against-chinese-regulations/?_r=1

Taking Video Games to the Next Level

Some notable accessories that will help improve your game.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/technology/personaltech/taking-video-games-to-the-next-level.html?_r=1

Led by Tinder, the Mobile Dating Game Surges

An increase in dating app usage means people are dating in real time, picking a location and an activity, then meeting each other within minutes..

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/technology/personaltech/led-by-tinder-the-mobile-dating-game-surges.html?_r=1

Giving the Drone Industry the Leeway to Innovate

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering new rules for drones, but some say imposing broad limitations could quash the technology, moving innovation overseas.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/technology/personaltech/giving-the-drone-industry-the-leeway-to-innovate.html?_r=1

Easy Ways to Get Your Movie Idea Out of Your Head

Screenwriting apps can format your masterpiece and transfer the results between your smartphone or tablet and your desktop computer.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/technology/personaltech/easy-ways-to-get-your-movie-idea-out-of-your-head.html?_r=1

Video: AppSmart | Advancing Your Screenplay

Three apps to help screenwriters organize their work.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003490734/appsmart-advancing-your-screenplay.html

Verizon Wireless Joins the Mobile Discount Parade

The company said just a few days ago that it did not intend to compete with the aggressive price cuts of other wireless carriers.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/04/verizon-wireless-joins-the-mobile-discount-parade/?_r=1

Traveling With an iPhone

Using your phone as a GPS unit is handy, but can run the battery down, Always pack a mobile phone charger.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/technology/personaltech/traveling-with-an-iphone.html?_r=1

F.C.C. Chairman Wheeler Calls for Internet Service to Be Regulated as Public Utility

The chairman, Tom Wheeler, said the plan was the way forward in ensuring so-called net neutrality, or an open Internet.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/technology/fcc-wheeler-net-neutrality.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Sony Profit Nearly Doubles, but Mobile Unit Struggles

The company, which was targeted in a cyberattack in November, reported sharply higher profit and reduced its loss projections for the year. But it also announced layoffs in its mobile unit.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/04/daily-report-sony-profit-nearly-doubles-but-mobile-unit-struggles/?_r=1

New Android Malware App Strikes Millions

Attention all Android users....new malware app

from BWCWeb http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwtY7_1iA

Uber Tries to Ease South Korean Concerns

Uber has been trying to find a way to operate legally in South Korea since prosecutors indicted its chief executive and its Korean unit in December.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/business/uber-tries-to-ease-south-korean-concerns.html?_r=1

Tim O'Reilly Explains the Internet of Things

The publisher and web guru says the Internet is about to cause its greatest changes, augmenting people with sensors and ever-present computing to create entirely new economic systems, and new ways of thinking about politics.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/04/tim-oreilly-explains-the-internet-of-things/?_r=1

bramus/mixed-content-scan

from BWCWeb https://github.com/bramus/mixed-content-scan

SAP Aggressively Moves Customers to Its Database

The German software giant, which powers much of the biggest manufacturing, retail, and supply functions in the world, says future versions of its big corporate software will require a fast-acting SAP database. It’s a big break from the company’s past.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/03/sap-aggressively-moves-customers-to-its-database/?_r=1

Uber to Open Center for Research on Self-Driving Cars

The ride-hailing service is partnering with Carnegie Mellon University, a hotbed for research in robotics and other artificial intelligence.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/uber-to-open-center-for-research-on-self-driving-cars/?_r=1

Cisco Makes Its Annual Predictions on Mobile Data Traffic

Cisco’s annual outlook for mobile traffic projects a tenfold increase in mobile traffic, at higher speeds, between 2014 and 2019. Even more traffic is expected to go over Wi-Fi networks.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/03/cisco-makes-its-annual-predictions-on-mobile-data-traffic/?_r=1

Daily Report: In Net Neutrality Plan, F.C.C. Chief Aims to Govern Web Like a Utility

Tom Wheeler, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, is expected to propose reclassifying high-speed Internet as a telecommunications service.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/03/daily-report-in-net-neutrality-plan-f-c-c-chief-aims-to-govern-web-like-a-utility/?_r=1

Sony Sells Online Game Business

Sony said it sold Sony Online Entertainment, a business that has developed Internet games like EverQuest since the late 1990s, to Columbus Nova, an investment firm.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/sony-sells-online-game-business/?_r=1

F.C.C. Chief Wants to Override State Laws Curbing Community Net Services

Tom Wheeler, the F.C.C. chairman, will seek to invalidate state laws that limit community-owned Internet providers from expanding. The proposal focuses on North Carolina and Tennessee, but could affect many other states.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/f-c-c-chief-wants-to-override-state-laws-curbing-community-net-services/?_r=1

Apple to Open Giant Data Center in Arizona

The company plans to invest $2 billion in creating a data center in Mesa, Ariz., after it dropped plans to produce sapphire, a hardened and light material, at the facility.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/apple-to-open-giant-data-center-in-arizona/?_r=1

Raspberry Pi Computer Gains More Horsepower

The low-cost computing device, popular with hobbyists and students, can do more than ever. But it will still cost $35.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/raspberry-pi-computer-gains-more-horsepower/?_r=1

In Net Neutrality Push, F.C.C. Is Expected to Propose Regulating the Internet as a Utility

Tom Wheeler, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, is expected to propose reclassifying high-speed Internet as a telecommunications service.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/03/technology/in-net-neutrality-push-fcc-is-expected-to-propose-regulating-the-internet-as-a-utility.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Uber, Known for Playing Hardball, Tries Softer Approach

The striking reversal in tone comes at a crucial time for Uber, which once somewhat prided itself on its antagonistic attitude.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/daily-report-uber-known-for-playing-hardball-tries-softer-approach/?_r=1

Twitter Displays Its Value With Instant Timeline for New Users

The social network, which is under pressure to attract new users more quickly, has begun testing a feature that allows new users to dive into Twitter’s content without investing much time setting up an account.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/twitter-displays-its-value-with-instant-timeline-for-new-users/?_r=1

Hard-Charging Uber Tries Olive Branch

The striking reversal in tone comes at a crucial time for Uber, which once somewhat prided itself on its antagonistic attitude.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/business/hard-charging-uber-tries-olive-branch.html?_r=1

A Question Over the Reach of Europe's 'Right to Be Forgotten'

A man’s victory in a Paris court could has perhaps set a precedent that Europe’s “right to be forgotten” ruling should apply far more broadly than originally understood.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/questions-for-europes-right-to-be-forgotten/?_r=1