Apple, IBM and Japan Post See Profit in the Old-Age Market

Apple, IBM and Japan Post are partnering to provide a technology service for older adults. The venture reflects the larger ambitions of each company.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/apple-ibm-and-japan-post-see-profit-in-the-old-age-market/?_r=1

Apple, IBM and Japan Post See Profit in the Old-Age Market

Apple, IBM and Japan Post are partnering to provide a technology service for older adults. The venture reflects the larger ambitions of each company.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/apple-ibm-and-japan-post-see-profit-in-the-old-age-market/?_r=1

Social Media Punished as Results Fall Short

The performances illustrate the way investors are questioning whether social media companies can keep their growth rates vigorous enough to justify their valuations.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/technology/social-media-punished-as-results-fall-short.html?_r=1

Social Media Punished as Results Fall Short

The performances illustrate the way investors are questioning whether social media companies can keep their growth rates vigorous enough to justify their valuations.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/technology/social-media-punished-as-results-fall-short.html?_r=1

Bezos Spaceship Completes Its First Test Flight

Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon.com, said in a statement that the spacecraft reached 58 miles high and parachuted to a landing in the West Texas desert.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/technology/bezos-spaceship-completes-its-first-test-flight.html?_r=1

Bezos Spaceship Completes Its First Test Flight

Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon.com, said in a statement that the spacecraft reached 58 miles high and parachuted to a landing in the West Texas desert.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/technology/bezos-spaceship-completes-its-first-test-flight.html?_r=1

Microsoft (Yes, Microsoft) Has a Far-Out Vision

The reshaped Microsoft that Satya Nadella, the new chief executive, envisions has fewer internal fiefs and is more willing to favor big bets on new technologies over protecting legacy cash cows.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/03/technology/microsoft-yes-microsoft-has-a-far-out-vision.html?_r=1

Microsoft (Yes, Microsoft) Has a Far-Out Vision

The reshaped Microsoft that Satya Nadella, the new chief executive, envisions has fewer internal fiefs and is more willing to favor big bets on new technologies over protecting legacy cash cows.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/03/technology/microsoft-yes-microsoft-has-a-far-out-vision.html?_r=1

Daily Report: As Use Declines, the App Secret Is to Shut Down

Secret’s rapid rise and fall illustrates the flash-in-the-pan nature of Silicon Valley’s current technology boom.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/daily-report-as-use-declines-the-app-secret-is-to-shut-down/?_r=1

Daily Report: As Use Declines, the App Secret Is to Shut Down

Secret’s rapid rise and fall illustrates the flash-in-the-pan nature of Silicon Valley’s current technology boom.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/daily-report-as-use-declines-the-app-secret-is-to-shut-down/?_r=1

Twitter Troubles Lie in Marketers’ Reluctance to Buy New Kind of Ad

Twitter’s shares have been punished since it reported its earnings because advertisers and investors are having trouble figuring it out.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/twitter-troubles-lie-in-marketers-reluctance-to-buy-new-kind-of-ad.html?_r=1

Twitter Troubles Lie in Marketers’ Reluctance to Buy New Kind of Ad

Twitter’s shares have been punished since it reported its earnings because advertisers and investors are having trouble figuring it out.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/twitter-troubles-lie-in-marketers-reluctance-to-buy-new-kind-of-ad.html?_r=1

A Founder of Secret, the Anonymous Social App, Shuts It Down as Use Declines

Secret’s rapid rise and fall illustrates the flash-in-the-pan nature of Silicon Valley’s current technology boom.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/a-founder-of-secret-the-anonymous-social-app-shuts-it-down-as-use-declines.html?_r=1

A Founder of Secret, the Anonymous Social App, Shuts It Down as Use Declines

Secret’s rapid rise and fall illustrates the flash-in-the-pan nature of Silicon Valley’s current technology boom.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/a-founder-of-secret-the-anonymous-social-app-shuts-it-down-as-use-declines.html?_r=1

Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat Is the Luxury You Won’t Want to Live Without

A seat that warms and cleans has been used widely abroad for decades, but is just beginning to catch on in the United States.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/electronic-bidet-toilet-seat-is-the-luxury-you-wont-want-to-live-without.html?_r=1

Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat Is the Luxury You Won’t Want to Live Without

A seat that warms and cleans has been used widely abroad for decades, but is just beginning to catch on in the United States.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/electronic-bidet-toilet-seat-is-the-luxury-you-wont-want-to-live-without.html?_r=1

With Patent Litigation Surging, Creators Turn to Washington for Help

A Senate bill introduced on Wednesday was aimed at slowing so-called patent trolls, companies whose principal business is generating suits rather than producing products.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/with-patent-litigation-surging-creators-turn-to-washington-for-help.html?_r=1

With Patent Litigation Surging, Creators Turn to Washington for Help

A Senate bill introduced on Wednesday was aimed at slowing so-called patent trolls, companies whose principal business is generating suits rather than producing products.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/with-patent-litigation-surging-creators-turn-to-washington-for-help.html?_r=1

Microsoft Takes Steps to Close Its App Gap on Mobile Devices

Microsoft has steadily lost influence in the technology industry as software developers gravitated to mobile technologies like Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/microsoft-takes-steps-to-close-its-app-gap-on-mobile-devices/?_r=1

Microsoft Takes Steps to Close Its App Gap on Mobile Devices

Microsoft has steadily lost influence in the technology industry as software developers gravitated to mobile technologies like Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/microsoft-takes-steps-to-close-its-app-gap-on-mobile-devices/?_r=1

Legislators Introduce Student Digital Privacy Bill

The student digital privacy bill comes at a time of widespread government and industry enthusiasm for education technology, along with mounting concerns that many school districts may be ill-prepared to evaluate and adopt digital learning products.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/legislators-introduce-student-digital-privacy-bill/?_r=1

Legislators Introduce Student Digital Privacy Bill

The student digital privacy bill comes at a time of widespread government and industry enthusiasm for education technology, along with mounting concerns that many school districts may be ill-prepared to evaluate and adopt digital learning products.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/legislators-introduce-student-digital-privacy-bill/?_r=1

Instacart’s Bet on Online Grocery Shopping

The company delivers groceries bought by personal shoppers, and its growth may be in the double digits. But deep questions remain.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/instacarts-bet-on-online-grocery-shopping.html?_r=1

Instacart’s Bet on Online Grocery Shopping

The company delivers groceries bought by personal shoppers, and its growth may be in the double digits. But deep questions remain.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/instacarts-bet-on-online-grocery-shopping.html?_r=1

Video Feature: Astronomy Apps for Getting to Know the Starry Night Skies

A series of apps fill in information on the darkened sky, from red dwarf stars to the International Space Station.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/video-feature-astronomy-apps-for-getting-to-know-the-starry-night-skies.html?_r=1

Video Feature: Astronomy Apps for Getting to Know the Starry Night Skies

A series of apps fill in information on the darkened sky, from red dwarf stars to the International Space Station.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/video-feature-astronomy-apps-for-getting-to-know-the-starry-night-skies.html?_r=1

Google Triples Its Spending on Lobbying in Brussels

The tech company multiplied its spending by three from 2010 to 2013, and again in 2014, spending at least $4.2 million and as much as $4.8 million last year, according to its latest disclosure report.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/google-triples-its-spending-on-lobbying-in-brussels/?_r=1

Google Triples Its Spending on Lobbying in Brussels

The tech company multiplied its spending by three from 2010 to 2013, and again in 2014, spending at least $4.2 million and as much as $4.8 million last year, according to its latest disclosure report.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/google-triples-its-spending-on-lobbying-in-brussels/?_r=1

How to easily find drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows

We all have some ancient computing equipment buried at the bottom of the boxes (Zip drives, anyone?) Here's how to make sure Windows can use it.
from BWCWeb http://www.pcworld.com/article/2089404/how-to-easily-find-drivers-for-unknown-devices-in-windows.html

How to easily find drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows

We all have some ancient computing equipment buried at the bottom of the boxes (Zip drives, anyone?) Here's how to make sure Windows can use it.
from BWCWeb http://www.pcworld.com/article/2089404/how-to-easily-find-drivers-for-unknown-devices-in-windows.html

Daily Report: Breaking News About Twitter, on Twitter

Selerity, a financial analytics firm, tweeted what appeared to be Twitter’s disappointing earnings release nearly an hour before Twitter released it.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/daily-report-breaking-news-about-twitter-on-twitter/?_r=1

Daily Report: Breaking News About Twitter, on Twitter

Selerity, a financial analytics firm, tweeted what appeared to be Twitter’s disappointing earnings release nearly an hour before Twitter released it.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/daily-report-breaking-news-about-twitter-on-twitter/?_r=1

Samsung Counts on S6 to Revive Its Mobile Business

The South Korean maker of phones and other electronics posted a decline in profit during the first quarter, and analysts say it lost market share to Apple.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/samsung-counts-on-s6-to-revive-its-mobile-business.html?_r=1

Samsung Counts on S6 to Revive Its Mobile Business

The South Korean maker of phones and other electronics posted a decline in profit during the first quarter, and analysts say it lost market share to Apple.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/samsung-counts-on-s6-to-revive-its-mobile-business.html?_r=1

Twitter Shares Plunge on Pre-emptive Post

Selerity, a financial analytics firm, tweeted what looked to be an early release of Twitter’s disappointing earnings release, before Twitter released it.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/technology/twitter-shares-plunge-on-pre-emptive-post.html?_r=1

Twitter Shares Plunge on Pre-emptive Post

Selerity, a financial analytics firm, tweeted what looked to be an early release of Twitter’s disappointing earnings release, before Twitter released it.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/technology/twitter-shares-plunge-on-pre-emptive-post.html?_r=1

Twitter Earnings, Released Early, Disappoint Investors; Shares Plunge

Investors have been eager to see results from recent changes Twitter has made to help newcomers better understand how to use its service.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/technology/twitter-quarterly-earnings.html?_r=1

Twitter Earnings, Released Early, Disappoint Investors; Shares Plunge

Investors have been eager to see results from recent changes Twitter has made to help newcomers better understand how to use its service.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/technology/twitter-quarterly-earnings.html?_r=1

Google's Reaches Out to European Publishers, With $165 Million in Hand

Google’s efforts come less than two weeks after the European Commission filed antitrust charges against the company and before new potential problems for the company in Europe.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/googles-reaches-out-to-european-publishers-with-165-million-in-hand/?_r=1

Google's Reaches Out to European Publishers, With $165 Million in Hand

Google’s efforts come less than two weeks after the European Commission filed antitrust charges against the company and before new potential problems for the company in Europe.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/googles-reaches-out-to-european-publishers-with-165-million-in-hand/?_r=1

Less Noise but More Money in Data Science

The period of inflated expectations for big data is giving way to steady investment in technology and people, whose pay is rising.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/less-noise-but-more-money-in-data-science/?_r=1

Less Noise but More Money in Data Science

The period of inflated expectations for big data is giving way to steady investment in technology and people, whose pay is rising.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/less-noise-but-more-money-in-data-science/?_r=1

Gambling Comes to E-Sports With Unikrn

Competitive videogame playing, known as e-sports, has passed many milestones to mainstream acceptance. The latest comes through Unikrn, a startup that plans to let e-sports fans gamble on the events.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/gambling-comes-to-esports-with-unikrn/?_r=1

Gambling Comes to E-Sports With Unikrn

Competitive videogame playing, known as e-sports, has passed many milestones to mainstream acceptance. The latest comes through Unikrn, a startup that plans to let e-sports fans gamble on the events.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/gambling-comes-to-esports-with-unikrn/?_r=1

Three security-boosting steps to perform on every router

Securing your PC is important; securing your router is even more important -- because chances are you don't actually do it!
from BWCWeb http://www.pcworld.com/article/2860836/three-security-boosting-steps-to-perform-on-every-router.html

Three security-boosting steps to perform on every router

Securing your PC is important; securing your router is even more important -- because chances are you don't actually do it!
from BWCWeb http://www.pcworld.com/article/2860836/three-security-boosting-steps-to-perform-on-every-router.html

Franchising a Student Digital Privacy Law

The strategy Common Sense Media employed to push a student privacy law in California suggests how the group’s new and more ambitious national effort might play out.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/franchising-a-student-digital-privacy-law/?_r=1

Franchising a Student Digital Privacy Law

The strategy Common Sense Media employed to push a student privacy law in California suggests how the group’s new and more ambitious national effort might play out.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/franchising-a-student-digital-privacy-law/?_r=1

Daily Report: Twitter's New Features, and Old Problem

With a slew of new features, the company understands that it needs to do more to help people get value from the service, which is at its best when it is reflecting what its users are obsessing about at any given moment.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/daily-report-twitters-new-features-and-old-problem/?_r=1

Daily Report: Twitter's New Features, and Old Problem

With a slew of new features, the company understands that it needs to do more to help people get value from the service, which is at its best when it is reflecting what its users are obsessing about at any given moment.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/daily-report-twitters-new-features-and-old-problem/?_r=1

In a Reversal, Apple Pay Will Hit Best Buy Stores in 2015

Best Buy announced on Monday that it now accepts Apple Pay payments for purchases made inside its smartphone app, and by the end of the year will accept payments made in its brick-and-mortar stores using the Apple Pay mobile wallet.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/in-a-reversal-apple-pay-will-hit-best-buy-stores-in-2015/?_r=1

In a Reversal, Apple Pay Will Hit Best Buy Stores in 2015

Best Buy announced on Monday that it now accepts Apple Pay payments for purchases made inside its smartphone app, and by the end of the year will accept payments made in its brick-and-mortar stores using the Apple Pay mobile wallet.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/in-a-reversal-apple-pay-will-hit-best-buy-stores-in-2015/?_r=1

Repurposing an Old iPhone

How to give an old iPhone to a friend for use with Wi-Fi, to surf and use apps.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/repurposing-an-old-iphone.html?_r=1

Repurposing an Old iPhone

How to give an old iPhone to a friend for use with Wi-Fi, to surf and use apps.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/technology/personaltech/repurposing-an-old-iphone.html?_r=1

Twitter’s Dick Costolo Delivers on Change, but the Right Mix Remains Elusive

Twitter has introduced new features but continues to wrestle with an old problem: how to help new users enjoy the best of the service.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/technology/twitters-dick-costolo-delivers-on-change-but-the-right-mix-remains-elusive.html?_r=1

Twitter’s Dick Costolo Delivers on Change, but the Right Mix Remains Elusive

Twitter has introduced new features but continues to wrestle with an old problem: how to help new users enjoy the best of the service.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/technology/twitters-dick-costolo-delivers-on-change-but-the-right-mix-remains-elusive.html?_r=1

Apple’s Profit and Revenue Surge, as iPhone Sales Jump and China Business Rises

More than one-quarter of the company’s revenue last quarter came from China, which is becoming an increasingly vital part of Apple’s business.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/technology/apple-quarterly-earnings.html?_r=1

Apple’s Profit and Revenue Surge, as iPhone Sales Jump and China Business Rises

More than one-quarter of the company’s revenue last quarter came from China, which is becoming an increasingly vital part of Apple’s business.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/technology/apple-quarterly-earnings.html?_r=1

Facebook Adds Free Video Calls to Messenger App

The social networking company has allowed free voice calls on its Messenger app for about two years, but now it is adding video calling, matching a key feature offered by rivals.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/facebook-adds-free-video-calls-to-messenger-app/?_r=1

Facebook Adds Free Video Calls to Messenger App

The social networking company has allowed free voice calls on its Messenger app for about two years, but now it is adding video calling, matching a key feature offered by rivals.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/facebook-adds-free-video-calls-to-messenger-app/?_r=1

Daily Report: The Latest Fashion, Trending on Google

Google is scanning its wealth of user-generated data for signs of fashion trends as it works to enhance its sales of online advertisements.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/daily-report-the-latest-fashion-trending-on-google/?_r=1

Daily Report: The Latest Fashion, Trending on Google

Google is scanning its wealth of user-generated data for signs of fashion trends as it works to enhance its sales of online advertisements.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/daily-report-the-latest-fashion-trending-on-google/?_r=1

The Latest Fashion, Trending on Google

The search giant is scanning its wealth of user-generated data for signs of fashion trends as it works to enhance its sales of online advertisements.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/technology/the-latest-fashion-trending-on-google.html?_r=1

The Latest Fashion, Trending on Google

The search giant is scanning its wealth of user-generated data for signs of fashion trends as it works to enhance its sales of online advertisements.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/technology/the-latest-fashion-trending-on-google.html?_r=1

Packed Field Stokes Competition for Digital Ad Dollars

Heavyweights like AOL, Google and Yahoo will vie with upstarts like Refinery29 and Vice in an increasingly crowded two-week frenzy to secure upfront advertising commitments.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/technology/packed-field-stokes-competition-for-digital-ad-dollars.html?_r=1

Packed Field Stokes Competition for Digital Ad Dollars

Heavyweights like AOL, Google and Yahoo will vie with upstarts like Refinery29 and Vice in an increasingly crowded two-week frenzy to secure upfront advertising commitments.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/technology/packed-field-stokes-competition-for-digital-ad-dollars.html?_r=1

Turning a Children’s Rating System Into an Advocacy Army

James Steyer’s nonprofit organization, Common Sense Media, is known for offering parents guidance on games and videos, but he has a grander vision.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/technology/turning-a-childrens-rating-system-into-an-advocacy-army.html?_r=1

Turning a Children’s Rating System Into an Advocacy Army

James Steyer’s nonprofit organization, Common Sense Media, is known for offering parents guidance on games and videos, but he has a grander vision.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/technology/turning-a-childrens-rating-system-into-an-advocacy-army.html?_r=1

The Sensor-Rich, Data-Scooping Future

G.E. is adding more sensor technology to products like street lights, heralding a sensor explosion that many believe will fuse the physical world with the Internet, anticipating and facilitating human behaviors.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/envisioning-a-future-when-sensors-are-scooping-up-data-on-everything/?_r=1

The Sensor-Rich, Data-Scooping Future

G.E. is adding more sensor technology to products like street lights, heralding a sensor explosion that many believe will fuse the physical world with the Internet, anticipating and facilitating human behaviors.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/envisioning-a-future-when-sensors-are-scooping-up-data-on-everything/?_r=1

‘Google Adventurer’ Dies on Mt. Everest

Dan Fredinburg helped Google’s Street View project document many of the world’s most majestic peaks before his death in Nepal in an earthquake-related avalanche.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/business/google-adventurer-dies-on-mt-everest.html?_r=1

‘Google Adventurer’ Dies on Mt. Everest

Dan Fredinburg helped Google’s Street View project document many of the world’s most majestic peaks before his death in Nepal in an earthquake-related avalanche.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/business/google-adventurer-dies-on-mt-everest.html?_r=1

System Crash for Starbucks Leads to Free Coffee for Some

In-store payment systems at Starbucks stores went down Friday across the United States and Canada.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/25/technology/system-crash-for-starbucks-leads-to-free-coffee-for-some.html?_r=1

System Crash for Starbucks Leads to Free Coffee for Some

In-store payment systems at Starbucks stores went down Friday across the United States and Canada.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/25/technology/system-crash-for-starbucks-leads-to-free-coffee-for-some.html?_r=1

Apple Watch Has Landed — Here's What You Need to Know

Apple Watch began shipping Friday. What you need to know about the gadget.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/apple-watch-has-landed-heres-what-you-need-to-know/?_r=1

Apple Watch Has Landed — Here's What You Need to Know

Apple Watch began shipping Friday. What you need to know about the gadget.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/apple-watch-has-landed-heres-what-you-need-to-know/?_r=1

Cheaper Robots, Fewer Workers

This is the first episode in a video series that examines how robots are poised to change the way we do business and conduct our daily lives.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/25/technology/robotica-cheaper-robots-fewer-workers.html?_r=1

Cheaper Robots, Fewer Workers

This is the first episode in a video series that examines how robots are poised to change the way we do business and conduct our daily lives.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/25/technology/robotica-cheaper-robots-fewer-workers.html?_r=1

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China faces rising labor costs and a shortage of workers. But a government project called “replacing humans with robots” is trying to change the face of the work force in Guangdong Province.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/100000003646031/faster-stronger-and-cheaper.html

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China faces rising labor costs and a shortage of workers. But a government project called “replacing humans with robots” is trying to change the face of the work force in Guangdong Province.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/100000003646031/faster-stronger-and-cheaper.html

Tell Us What You Think

Send us your thoughts about The New York Times on the Apple Watch.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/tell-us-what-you-think.html?_r=1

Tell Us What You Think

Send us your thoughts about The New York Times on the Apple Watch.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/tell-us-what-you-think.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Amazon Dominates Cloud Computing, but Tech Giants Are in Pursuit

Amazon said in its first-quarter earnings report that its cloud division, Amazon Web Services, had revenue of $1.57 billion and operating income of $265 million.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/daily-report-amazon-dominates-cloud-computing-but-tech-giants-are-in-pursuit/?_r=1

Daily Report: Amazon Dominates Cloud Computing, but Tech Giants Are in Pursuit

Amazon said in its first-quarter earnings report that its cloud division, Amazon Web Services, had revenue of $1.57 billion and operating income of $265 million.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/daily-report-amazon-dominates-cloud-computing-but-tech-giants-are-in-pursuit/?_r=1

Amazon Reports Big Profits in Its Cloud Computing Business

Amazon said in its first-quarter earnings report that its cloud division, Amazon Web Services, had revenue of $1.57 billion and operating income of $265 million.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/amazon-reports-big-profits-in-its-cloud-computing-business.html?_r=1

Kleiner Perkins Seeks Nearly $1 Million From Ellen Pao

The firm filed for reimbursement of its expenses in a gender discrimination case, but indicated it would accept her dropping the case instead.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/kleiner-perkins-seeks-nearly-1-million-from-ellen-pao.html?_r=1

Ellen Pao-Kleiner Perkins Case: Memorandum of Costs

The venture capital firm said in in court papers that the discrimination suit brought by a former associate cost it $972,815 in expenses.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/23/technology/document-ellen-pao-klein-perkins-case-memorandum-of-costs.html?_r=1

Microsoft Profits Slip Less Than Projected, With Revenue Up 6%

No one was expecting big things from Microsoft in its most recent quarter, but its results ended up being far less grim than the worst case scenarios predicted for the company.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/microsoft-q3-earnings.html?_r=1

Microsoft Profits Slip Less Than Projected, With Revenue Up 6%

No one was expecting big things from Microsoft in its most recent quarter, but its results ended up being far less grim than the worst case scenarios predicted for the company.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/microsoft-q3-earnings.html?_r=1

At $17.3 Billion, Google’s Quarterly Revenue Rose 12 Percent

The search giant’s first-quarter net revenue was $13.9 billion, from $12.2 billion, but analysts had expected $14.04 billion.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/google-q1-earnings.html?_r=1

At $17.3 Billion, Google’s Quarterly Revenue Rose 12 Percent

The search giant’s first-quarter net revenue was $13.9 billion, from $12.2 billion, but analysts had expected $14.04 billion.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/google-q1-earnings.html?_r=1

Chipotle Signs Exclusive Deal With Food Delivery Start-Up Postmates

Chipotle’s burritos are a smartphone tap away through an official partnership with the delivery start-up Postmates.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/chipotle-signs-exclusive-deal-with-food-delivery-start-up-postmates/?_r=1

Chipotle Signs Exclusive Deal With Food Delivery Start-Up Postmates

Chipotle’s burritos are a smartphone tap away through an official partnership with the delivery start-up Postmates.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/chipotle-signs-exclusive-deal-with-food-delivery-start-up-postmates/?_r=1

Amazon Swings to Small Loss While Revenue Jumps 15%

For the first time, the web retailer broke out its numbers for its cloud computing division, which Jeff Bezos, the chief executive, called “a $5 billion business and still growing fast.”
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/amazon-q1-earnings-web-services-cloud-computing.html?_r=1

Amazon Swings to Small Loss While Revenue Jumps 15%

For the first time, the web retailer broke out its numbers for its cloud computing division, which Jeff Bezos, the chief executive, called “a $5 billion business and still growing fast.”
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/amazon-q1-earnings-web-services-cloud-computing.html?_r=1

Remotely Controlling the DVR

Tips for Time Warner Cable customers who want to use their iPhones to manage DVR recordings.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/personaltech/remotely-controlling-the-dvr.html?_r=1

Remotely Controlling the DVR

Tips for Time Warner Cable customers who want to use their iPhones to manage DVR recordings.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/technology/personaltech/remotely-controlling-the-dvr.html?_r=1

With Mi 4i Smartphone, Xiaomi Turns to India

With the growth of China’s smartphone market slowing, turning to India is an obvious next stop for a company like Xiaomi.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/with-mi-4i-smartphone-xiaomi-turns-to-india/?_r=1

With Mi 4i Smartphone, Xiaomi Turns to India

With the growth of China’s smartphone market slowing, turning to India is an obvious next stop for a company like Xiaomi.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/with-mi-4i-smartphone-xiaomi-turns-to-india/?_r=1

Yahoo and Microsoft Revise 10-Year Search Partnership

Under the new agreement, Yahoo will be allowed to deliver its own search results and ads for up to half the searches made by visitors to its sites and apps.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/17/technology/yahoo-and-microsoft-revise-10-year-search-partnership.html?_r=1

Local Broadcasters Could Reap Billions in Airwaves Auction

The Federal Communications Commission is trying to persuade hundreds of TV stations to part with some of the most desirable airwaves, which would be acquired by mobile providers.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/17/technology/local-broadcasters-could-reap-billions-in-airwaves-auction.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Joining American Peers, Google Gets Caught in Europe's Cross Hairs

American technology companies are no strangers to antitrust challenges by European regulators, but the cost has tended to be measured in money and time, not business practices.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/daily-report-joining-american-peers-google-gets-caught-in-europes-cross-hairs/?_r=1

Microsoft, Once an Antitrust Target, Is Now Google’s Regulatory Scold

The European Union is accusing Google of abusing its dominance, and Microsoft has links with the three initial complainants that sparked the antitrust investigation.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/microsoft-once-an-antitrust-target-is-now-googles-regulatory-scold.html?_r=1

Devices and Apps for Heading Outdoors After the Thaw

A number of noteworthy electronics can help you whether you’re gardening in the backyard or going for a bike ride.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/personaltech/devices-and-apps-for-heading-outdoors-after-the-thaw.html?_r=1

Video Feature: Navigating London From Your Smartphone

Many apps offer information on the city’s events, transportation, historic sites and more.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/personaltech/video-feature-navigating-london-from-your-smartphone.html?_r=1

Video: App Smart | London Calling

Kit Eaton reviews several apps to make planning your trip to London easy and help you navigate around this popular tourist destination.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003630512/app-smart-london-calling.html

Case Against Google May Be Undercut by Rapid Shifts in Tech

As the antitrust case against Microsoft showed, the giants that look most unbeatable can falter in ways that have nothing to do with the actions of government regulators.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/case-against-google-may-be-undercut-by-rapid-shifts-in-tech.html?_r=1

Nudge + Coach App Connects Health Data to a Real-Life Coach

Nudge, a small start-up, has a solution to the problem of what to do with all the data collected by wearable gadgets and data trackers.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/nudge-coach-app-connects-health-data-to-a-real-life-coach/?_r=1

Google Joins Its U.S. Peers Under Europe’s Scrutiny

American technology companies are no strangers to antitrust challenges by European regulators, but the cost has tended to be measured in money and time, not business practices.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/google-joins-its-us-peers-under-europes-scrutiny.html?_r=1

Bits Daily Report: E.U. Antitrust Chief Formally Accuses Google of Abuse

The charge focuses on accusations that the company diverts traffic from its rivals to favor its own products and services, particularly websites for shopping.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/bits-daily-report-e-u-antitrust-chief-formally-accuses-google-of-abuse/?_r=1

Intuit Statement on Tax Policy

In response to questions, David Williams, Intuit’s chief tax officer, sent a statement outlining the company’s positions on debates over tax policy.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/personaltech/intuit-statement-on-tax-policy.html?_r=1

Segway Finds Some Respect and a Buyer in China

The Segway, the punchline of countless jokes about overhyped gadgets, may get the last laugh: A company in China plans to acquire the scooter maker.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/segway-finds-some-respect-and-a-buyer-in-china/?_r=1

TurboTax or I.R.S. as Tax Preparer? Intuit Has a Favorite

The maker of TurboTax tax preparation program opposes return-free filing, a system that might eliminate the use of its software.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/personaltech/turbotax-or-irs-as-tax-preparer-intuit-has-a-favorite.html?_r=1

Report Questions Whether Health Apps Benefit Healthy People

Health apps could turn healthy people into self-monitoring neurotics, according to a new article in a leading medical journal.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/report-questions-whether-health-apps-benefit-healthy-people/?_r=1

The Robotics Inventors Who Are Trying to Take the ‘Hard’ Out of Hardware

A handful of low-budget innovators are working to reinvent rigid, heavy machines and robots with materials that are soft, light, cheap and squeezable.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/technology/the-robotics-inventors-who-are-trying-to-take-the-hard-out-of-hardware.html?_r=1

Google Expected to Face Antitrust Charges in Europe

Europe’s antitrust chief is expected to accuse the search giant of using its dominant position to favor its own services, a case that could force a change in its practices.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/business/international/google-expected-to-face-antitrust-charges-in-europe.html?_r=1

Intel Earnings Rise 3%, Bolstered by Cost-Cutting

The world’s largest semiconductor company matched Wall Street expectations, despite a tough market for PCs.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/technology/intel-q1-earnings.html?_r=1

Daily Report: In Silicon Valley, Helping the Homeless With Tech

Some companies in the Bay Area turn to technology to help people who sleep on the streets, for whom a phone can be a lifeline.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/daily-report-in-silicon-valley-helping-the-homeless-with-tech/?_r=1

Docker Raises Another $95 million in Funding

The company behind one of the fastest-growing open-source software projects in history takes a fourth round of financing. They money is an indication of the pressures companies face to move fast as technology changes.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/docker-raises-another-95-million-in-funding/?_r=1

Twilio Adds Video to Its Offerings for Software Developers

A company that makes it possible to add voice or text communications to any application will include video capabilities in its package.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/twilio-adds-video-to-its-mix-for-developers/?_r=1

IBM Creates Watson Health to Analyze Medical Data

The business unit will partner with companies including Apple, Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson, offering IBM’s Watson technology as a cloud-based tool at many levels of the health care industry.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/13/ibm-creates-watson-health-to-analyze-medical-data/?_r=1

How Europe Is Going After U.S. Tech Giants

The biggest American tech companies face intensifying scrutiny by European regulators — pressure that could potentially curb their sizable profits in the region and affect how they operate around the world.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/13/technology/How-Europe-Is-Going-After-U.S.-Tech-Giants.html?_r=1

Creating a Windows Recovery Drive

For owners of computers without floppy or CD drives, they can use a pocket flash as a start-up device instead.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/technology/personaltech/creating-a-windows-recovery-drive.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Amazon, Google and More Are Drawn to Home Services Market

Bringing the efficiency of the web to common household tasks has opened a new door to the home services industry, which is estimated to be worth more than $800 billion.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/13/daily-report-amazon-google-and-more-are-drawn-to-home-services-market/?_r=1

Trade Groups Seek China's Written Assurance on Tech Policy

A letter from trade groups in the United States, Europe and Japan to Chinese officials appears to reflect renewed tensions over technology policies being rolled out by Beijing.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/13/trade-groups-seek-chinas-written-assurance-on-tech-policy/?_r=1

Amazon, Google and More Are Drawn to Home Services Market

Bringing the efficiency of the web to common household tasks has opened a new door to the home services industry, which is estimated to be worth more than $800 billion.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/13/technology/amazon-google-and-more-are-drawn-to-home-services-market.html?_r=1

Twitter's Evolving Plans to Make Money From Its Data Stream

Twitter said it would no longer license its stream of half a billion daily tweets to resellers, a sign that it wants to play a bigger role in how companies use it to glean insights about their customers.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/twitters-evolving-plans-to-make-money-from-its-data-stream/?_r=1

Marissa Mayer Shuffles Yahoo Leadership Team

Yahoo promoted Simon Khalaf, who joined last year when his start-up was acquired, to oversee the company’s home page and main mobile app. But David Karp, the head of the Tumblr blogging platform, was effectively demoted as the company announced he would now report to Mr. Khalaf.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/10/marissa-mayer-shuffles-yahoo-leadership-team/?_r=1

Daily Report: China Is Said to Use Powerful New Weapon to Censor Internet

The tool, with a few tweaks, could allow Beijing to spy on anyone making a request through a Chinese server.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/10/daily-report-china-is-said-to-use-powerful-new-weapon-to-censor-internet/?_r=1

China Is Said to Use Powerful New Weapon to Censor Internet

The tool, with a few tweaks, could allow Beijing to spy on anyone making a request through a Chinese server.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/technology/china-is-said-to-use-powerful-new-weapon-to-censor-internet.html?_r=1

SendGrid Email Breach Was Used to Attack Coinbase, a Bitcoin Exchange

Coinbase, one of the most popular Bitcoin exchanges, confirmed that hackers had compromised its SendGrid account, though it said no Bitcoin were stolen.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/sendgrid-email-breach-was-used-to-attack-coinbase-a-bitcoin-exchange/?_r=1

Amazon to Sell Predictions in Cloud Race Against Google and Microsoft

Amazon Web Services, the world’s biggest cloud company, is now selling cheap data analysis and prediction. It’s likely to get baked into all kinds of applications, bringing pain to the old guard.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/amazon-to-sell-predictions-in-cloud-race-against-google-and-microsoft/?_r=1

Ahead of Watch Release, Apple to Allow Customers to Try It On

The era of online shopping made “buy before you try” (and ship back if you don’t like it) a typical consumer experience. The Apple Watch, which releases April 24, is probably something you should actually try before buying.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/ahead-of-watch-release-apple-to-allow-customers-to-try-it-on/?_r=1

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Education Technology Investors Converge in Arizona

The annual ASU+GSV Summit has become the central event for investors and companies scouting for the next big thing in ed tech — a melting pot for executives from a wide range of companies.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/education-technology-investors-converge-on-scottsdale/?_r=1

How to Verify if That Port Is Indeed a USB 3.0

If you do not have the computer’s manual or specifications sheet, there are several ways to check, including looking for a blue light at the jack.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/10/technology/personaltech/how-to-verify-if-that-port-is-indeed-a-usb-3-0.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Phone Cameras and Apps Capture Interactions With Police

People who support police reform say watchdog smartphone apps are evidence of the power of tech weapons in the fight.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/daily-report-phone-cameras-and-apps-capture-interactions-with-police/?_r=1

Lyft Hires Amazon Executive as Chief Operating Officer

The ride-hailing start-up Lyft appoints a new chief operating officer who worked at Amazon.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/lyft-taps-an-amazon-executive-as-chief-operating-officer/?_r=1

Amazon Web Services Takes Fuller Aim at Enterprise Computing

AWS kicked off the first of 16 meetings with a daylong direct assault on the existing corporate computing business. The Seattle-based cloud giant is now offering features and services for so-called hybrid clouds.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/amazon-web-services-takes-fuller-aim-at-enterprise-computing/?_r=1

Phone Cameras and Apps Help Speed Calls for Police Reform

People who support police reform say watchdog smartphone apps are evidence of the power of tech weapons in the fight.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/phone-cameras-and-apps-help-speed-calls-for-police-reform.html?_r=1

HBO Makes ‘Game of Thrones’ Easier to See, if Not Follow

The HBO Now app, which lets viewers see the network’s shows without a standard cable plan, represents a big change from just a few years ago.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/personaltech/hbo-makes-game-of-thrones-easier-to-see-if-not-follow.html?_r=1

Mark Pincus, Zynga’s Founder, Returns as C.E.O.

Mr. Pincus succeeds Don Mattrick, the former Electronic Arts executive who was brought in less than two years ago to lead the mobile games company.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/mark-pincus-zyngas-founder-returns-as-ceo.html?_r=1

Reviewing Your Corporate Life in Real Time

An entrepreneur from the early days of web analytics is back. One problem: Domo, as Josh James’s new product is called, has competition like he never knew in his first act.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/reviewing-your-corporate-life-in-real-time/?_r=1

Video Feature: Take On the World With Trivia Game Apps

Trivia quizzes for smartphones feature chats, “trophies” for winners and the ability to play Facebook friends or opponents worldwide.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/personaltech/video-feature-take-on-the-world-with-trivia-game-apps.html?_r=1

Video: Appsmart | Trivia Game Fun

There are lots of trivia games for the smartphone and many have social media features that allow you to play against friends or strangers.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003615937/appsmart-trivia-game-fun.html

Apple Watch Bliss, but Only After a Steep Learning Curve

When apps are streamlined and first-generation bugs are fixed, the Apple Watch has the potential to be a life-changer.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/personaltech/apple-watch-bliss-but-only-after-a-steep-learning-curve.html?_r=1

Dear Diary: My Week Wearing an Apple Watch

Spending seven days learning to use, and getting used to, the Apple Watch proved to be a mostly rewarding experience.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/personaltech/dear-diary-my-week-wearing-an-apple-watch.html?_r=1

Video: Can the Apple Watch Free Us From Phones?

The technology columnist Farhad Manjoo asks whether the Apple Watch’s new Taptic interface will give us an alternative to constantly checking our phones.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003616756/can-the-apple-watch-free-us-from-phones.html

Daily Report: Apple Watch Bliss Comes With Steep Learning Curve

The watch is not suited for tech novices. It is designed for notification-inundated people who want to manage the way the digital world intrudes on their lives.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/daily-report-apple-watch-bliss-comes-with-steep-learning-curve/?_r=1

HP Comes to Terms With the Cloud

Hewlett-Packard has decided it cannot compete with the likes of Amazon and Google for one of the hottest new businesses. Instead, on the eve of its split into two companies, HP is learning about collaborative technologies, and not just for its customers.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/hp-comes-to-terms-with-the-cloud/?_r=1

Daily Report: Samsung Shows Signs of a Turnaround

The beleaguered South Korean manufacturer said that it expected its first-quarter earnings in 2015 to beat analyst forecasts.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/daily-report-samsung-shows-signs-of-a-turnaround/?_r=1

Diagnosing a Syncing Problem With iTunes

The iTunes software can automatically sync with iPads, iPhones and iPod Touch players, but even if the feature is enabled in iTunes, a few conditions apply.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/technology/personaltech/diagnosing-a-syncing-problem-with-itunes.html?_r=1

With Meld, Another Step Toward the Internet of Tasty Things

Think of Meld as a Nest thermostat for your kitchen. Both add I.Q. points to the (usually) dumb systems in peoples’ homes that control different forms of heating — Nest for the furnace, Meld for the stove.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/with-meld-another-step-toward-the-internet-of-tasty-things/?_r=1

Measuring Social 'Trust' to Make Loans

Vouch Financial is putting a digital-age spin on the old banking concept of using social references to make lending decisions.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/measuring-social-trust-to-make-loans/?_r=1

Daily Report: Big Data, Human Overseers

Data science offers a lot of promise in many fields, but for now, it seems wise to keep human beings in the loop.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/daily-report-big-data-human-overseers/?_r=1

Consumer Groups to Ask F.T.C. to Investigate YouTube Kids App

Close to a dozen consumer groups are asking the commission to investigate an application recently released by Google, arguing that its ads deceive children.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/consumer-groups-to-ask-f-t-c-to-investigate-youtube-kids-app/?_r=1

Daily Report: As Students Take Tests, Software Keeps Watch

School administrators say for online learning to be legitimate, the testing has to be monitored. Proctortrack requires the student to sit upright, remain glued to their chair, keep their face fully visible, and a few more things.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/06/daily-report-as-students-take-tests-a-software-keeps-watch/?_r=1

Online Test-Takers Feel Anti-Cheating Software’s Uneasy Glare

School administrators say for online learning to be legitimate, the testing has to be monitored. Proctortrack requires the student to sit upright, remain glued to their chair, keep their face fully visible, and a few more.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/06/technology/online-test-takers-feel-anti-cheating-softwares-uneasy-glare.html?_r=1

Publication of New Internet Rules to Prompt Cheers and Challenges

The F.C.C. regulations are expected to appear in the Federal Register as early as this week, starting two 60-day countdowns: one until they take effect and the other until a deadline for lawsuits.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/05/publication-of-net-neutrality-rules-to-prompt-cheers-and-challenges/?_r=1

Jay Edelson’s Class-Action Privacy Suits Could Make Him Tech’s Least Friended Man

The class-action lawyer, who specializes in filing privacy lawsuits against technology companies, has raised the ire of Silicon Valley executives.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/05/technology/unpopular-in-silicon-valley.html?_r=1

Converting Audio From a Cassette to MP3 Requires an Adapter

The inexpensive device links a standard audio cable from the music player to a computer’s USB jack.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/03/technology/personaltech/converting-audio-from-a-cassette-to-mp3-requires-an-adapter.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Regulators in Europe Take Aim at American Tech Giants

New developments offer the latest and perhaps clearest sign yet that American tech giants face intensifying scrutiny in Europe that could curb their profits in the region and affect how they operate around the world.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/03/daily-report-regulators-in-europe-take-aim-at-american-tech-giants/?_r=1

Uber Hires a Security Chief From Facebook

Joe Sullivan, the ride-hailing company’s new chief security officer, will work in areas like securing driver data, and driver and passenger safety.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/03/technology/uber-hires-a-security-chief-from-facebook.html?_r=1

In Europe, Apple’s Music Streaming Service Is Scrutinized

Officials are said to be questioning several music labels and rival streaming companies to help decide whether an official investigation is needed.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/03/technology/europe-regulators-apple-google-facebook.html?_r=1

Via, a Ride-Sharing App, Raises $27 Million for Car-Pooling

The aim of Via is to expand its service far beyond the confines of Manhattan.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/02/via-a-ride-sharing-app-raises-27-million-for-car-pooling/?_r=1

Daily Report: Post-PayPal, and Still Making Waves

Alumni from the payments company have established a reputation as the best in Silicon Valley at finding and funding the latest hot product or company.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/02/daily-report-post-paypal-and-still-making-waves/?_r=1

Using Patient Data to Democratize Medical Discovery

Scientists say that sharing and mining patient information could accelerate the pace of medical discovery.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/02/using-patient-data-to-democratize-medical-discovery/?_r=1

Reviewing Sound Bars: An Alternative to TV Home Theater Systems

The bar can significantly improve the quality of audio on newer TVs, which has diminished with their size.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/02/technology/personaltech/reviewing-sound-bars-an-alternative-to-tv-home-theater-systems.html?_r=1

Tech Leaders Call for Anti-Discrimination Laws to Protect Gays in all 50 States

More than three dozen chief executives and other senior Silicon Valley leaders issued a joint statement asking all state legislatures to add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes to their civil rights laws.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/01/tech-leaders-call-for-anti-discrimination-laws-to-protect-gays-in-all-50-states/?_r=1

Attack on GitHub Appears to Have Ended

The site that hosts code for programmers had been overwhelmed by traffic that security experts believed came from China’s Great Firewall.

from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/01/attack-on-github-appears-to-have-ended/?_r=1

Video Feature: Custom Filters to Sift the Torrent of Technology News

A number of apps help users winnow the overwhelming amount of news about hardware and software, serving up content of the greatest interest to them.

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Technological advances can now help keep us informed about the latest technological advances. Appy Geek, PopSci and CNET all have easy-to-use interfaces that deliver the latest in tech news.

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With Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, Samsung Tries to Regain Its Footing

The elegant new smartphones aim to answer many criticisms leveled at Samsung’s phones but are most likely not quite enough to fix what ails the company.

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Daily Report: Tech Leaders Come Together to Oppose Indiana Law

In an industry that avoids controversy, the heads of several prominent companies, including Apple and Salesforce.com, have chosen to pick a battle.

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