Friday, August 5, 2016

Wouldn't it be great to sell at the PEAK OF THE MARKET?

Wouldn't it be great to sell at the PEAK OF THE MARKET?
from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://homevaluein2.com/index.asp?ID=19850

Adding Old Movies to an Old-Fashioned iPod

The iTunes Store is not the only place to get movies for an iPod Nano or Classic, but you can use the iTunes program itself to transfer the files.
from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/06/technology/personaltech/adding-old-movies-to-an-old-fashioned-ipod.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Daily Report: Facebook Bars Cheesy Headlines That Let Readers Down

It’s not that the world’s largest social network wants you to read less trash. It just wants you to feel better about it inside Facebook.
from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/06/technology/daily-report-facebook-bars-cheesy-headlines-that-let-readers-down.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Why Apple Will Pay Hackers Thousands of Dollars


from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://time.com/4440559/apple-bug-bounty-program-launch/?xid=IFT-Section

Here's Spotify's Latest Move Against Apple Music


from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://time.com/4440608/spotify-new-feature-release-radar/?xid=IFT-Section

Finding Alternatives to Microsoft Excel

Many other programs and online software services can open, view and even edit spreadsheets created by Microsoft’s flagship business application.
from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/05/technology/personaltech/finding-alternatives-to-microsoft-excel.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Shocker! Facebook Changes Its Algorithm to Avoid ‘Clickbait’

A change in the social network’s algorithm is meant to identify misleading headlines on news stories and rank them lower, to keep users coming back.
from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/05/technology/facebook-moves-to-push-clickbait-lower-in-the-news-feed.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Daily Report: The Message From Snapchat

Snooping on you to sell you stuff is so 2015. Now we willingly turn ourselves into advertisements.
from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/05/technology/daily-report-the-message-from-snapchat.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Apple Will Pay a ‘Bug Bounty’ to Hackers Who Report Flaws

Apple, which has been criticized for not paying outside hackers who point out bugs, says it will pay as much as $200,000 to people who flag critical vulnerabilities.
from The Boren Team: Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLC http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/05/technology/apple-will-pay-a-bug-bounty-to-hackers-who-report-flaws.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Pokémon Go Available in Brazil Just In Time For the Olympics


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4438585/pokemon-go-rio-2016-olympics/?xid=IFT-Section

Pokémon Go Available in Brazil Just In Time For the Olympics


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4438585/pokemon-go-becomes-available-in-brazil-just-in-time-for-the-olympics/?xid=IFT-Section

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

How Snapchat Helped Ad Buyers Get Over Their Fear of a Ghost

When the company started offering ads, brands were wary of high prices and vanishing content. Then it let football fans drench themselves in virtual Gatorade.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/technology/how-snapchat-helped-ad-buyers-get-over-their-fear-of-a-ghost.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

See What's Inside Microsoft's Reimagined Xbox One


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4437824/xbox-one-s-teardown/?xid=IFT-Section

What a view! And what a perfect spot to unwind after a long day!


from SF Bay Area Living https://www.facebook.com/bayarealivingbyroger/photos/a.960983100601075.1073741825.525470124152377/1231216666911049/?type=3

Video Games Where Batman’s Psyche Trumps Whiz-Bang Action

Telltale Games has wooed gamers, and Hollywood, by breathing new life into the genre of narrative video games that let players decide how a plot unfolds.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/technology/personaltech/video-games-where-batmans-psyche-trumps-whiz-bang-action.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Daily Report: Venture Capital’s Endangered Middle Class

After just one firm raised one-quarter of all funding in the second quarter, midsize investors are facing a future in which they could be squeezed out.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/technology/daily-report-venture-capitals-endangered-middle-class.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

'Abzu' Is a Breathtaking Underwater Game You Shouldn't Miss


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4436642/abzu-time-plays-review/?xid=IFT-Section

Now Anyone Can Buy Microsoft's Crazy Futuristic Headset


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4436606/microsoft-hololens-release-date-price/?xid=IFT-Section

'Inside' Will Fix a Shortcoming for PlayStation Gamers


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4436580/inside-playstation-4/?xid=IFT-Section

Schooling Siri on Unusual Names

If the iOS virtual assistant app garbles names that sound different from the way they’re spelled, you can take steps to correct the pronunciation.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/technology/personaltech/schooling-siri-on-unusual-names.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

This Company Just Got Permission to Land a Robot on the Moon


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4433455/moon-express-robot-nasa/?xid=IFT-Section

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Why Aren’t More New Homes Selling When Demand Is Soaring?

Despite the hordes of frenzied home buyers hoping to take advantage of very low mortgage interest rates and sign on the dotted lines for their dream homes, builders still aren’t putting up nearly enough residences to appease the rising demand.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/new-homes-sales-june-2016/

Instagram's Latest Feature Is Basically Just Snapchat


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4435059/instagram-stories-snapchat/?xid=IFT-Section

Here's Why Apple Isn't Doomed


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4434935/apple-earnings-doomed/?xid=IFT-Section

Samsung's Cheap VR Headset Just Got a Little Better


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4432987/new-samsung-gear-vr-2016/?xid=IFT-Section

Here's An Early Look at Samsung's Big New Galaxy Phone


from SF Bay Area Living http://time.com/4431183/samsung-galaxy-note-7-release-specs/?xid=IFT-Section

Getting Chatty in Gmail

Google’s mail program offers its users the choice between a no-frills instant-messaging service and a more full-featured communications hub.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/technology/personaltech/getting-chatty-in-gmail.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Instagram Takes a Page From Snapchat, and Takes Aim at It, Too

The new service from Facebook’s photo-sharing app will let people share photos and videos that have a life span of no more than 24 hours with friends who follow them.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/technology/instagram-stories-snapchat-facebook.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Daily Report: What Tech Happens in China Stays in China

Uber’s deal with Didi is strangely familiar: China does something like the American original, but stays onshore.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/technology/daily-report-what-tech-happens-in-china-stays-in-china.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

China, Not Silicon Valley, Is Cutting Edge in Mobile Tech

American tech companies study Chinese users and apps as a smartphone revolution changes how people interact, buy products and manage their money.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/technology/china-mobile-tech-innovation-silicon-valley.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Even Uber Couldn’t Bridge the China Divide

The ride-hailing company joins the top tech giants in failing to overcome the enormous and varied barriers to competing effectively in China.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/02/technology/uber-china-internet.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Seymour Papert, 88, Dies; Saw Education’s Future in Computers

Dr. Papert was a co-director of an artificial intelligence lab at M.I.T.; some considered him the foremost expert on technology and learning.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/02/technology/seymour-papert-88-dies-saw-educations-future-in-computers.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Sharing Video Streams on Facebook

Facebook Live makes it easy to stream real-time video from your mobile device to everybody in your world — or the world at large.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/02/technology/personaltech/sharing-video-streams-on-facebook.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Oracle, Having Bet Billions on Its Future, Sets Sights on Data Analysis

The biggest business-software company thinks that information gathering could become a valuable adjunct to many of its database and applications efforts, and it has more data than anybody.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/02/technology/oracle-having-bet-billions-on-its-future-sets-sights-on-data-analysis.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

New Fund From Technology Crossover Ventures Draws $2.5 Billion

Though some worry about a cooling tech boom, the venture capital money keeps pouring in.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/02/technology/new-fund-from-technology-crossover-ventures-draws-2-5-billion.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Cautionary Tale of the Fall of Yahoo

Twitter, Facebook, Google and Amazon shared their second-quarter earnings reports, and Yahoo agreed to sell itself to Verizon for about $5 billion.
from SF Bay Area Living http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/31/technology/farhads-and-mikes-week-in-tech-the-cautionary-tale-of-the-fall-of-yahoo.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Reporting an ‘I.R.S.’ Telephone Scam

Crooks will try to contact you in many ways to steal your money or identity, so be on guard for impersonators on the phone.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/29/technology/personaltech/reporting-an-irs-telephone-scam.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Facebook Casts a Giant Shadow Over Twitter

Facebook’s quarterly revenue is up 50 percent and its monthly users 15 percent, versus Twitter’s 20 percent growth and 3 percent rise in users.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/29/technology/facebook-casts-a-giant-shadow-over-twitter.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Facebook Profit Nearly Triples on Mobile Ad Sales and New Users

The social media company also said it was looking ahead to what it hopes will be a driver going forward: video and video advertising.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/technology/facebook-earnings-mobile-ad-revenue.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Apples Has Sold a Billion iPhones


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4427148/apple-iphone-sales-one-billion/?xid=IFT-Section

Alexa, What Else Can You Do? Getting More From Amazon Echo

Making Amazon’s voice-activated speaker smarter is not intuitive, but with a little tinkering, consumers can expand its skills.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/technology/personaltech/alexa-what-else-can-you-do-getting-more-from-amazon-echo.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Recipe for the Home Bartender: Scroll, Tap, and Pour

Making a good cocktail can be tricky, but many apps can help you become an expert mixologist.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/technology/personaltech/recipe-for-the-home-bartender-scroll-tap-and-pour.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Tor Project Confirms Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Employee

The group said that an internal investigation found that the claims involving Jacob Appelbaum, a top figure in the internet privacy movement, were accurate.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/technology/tor-project-jacob-appelbaum.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Checking the Delivery Date on That Android Update

If you cannot remember when, or if, you installed the most recent security patch for your Android device, there’s an easy way to find out.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/technology/personaltech/checking-the-delivery-date-on-that-android-update.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Apple Pleases by Not Disappointing So Much

Shares of the company rose in after-hours trading on Tuesday because its earnings report, though not pretty, was less bleak than Wall Street expected.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/technology/apple-pleases-by-not-disappointing-so-much.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

The Next iPhone Will Be Very Different in One Big Way


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4424676/apple-iphone-7-rumors-headphone-jack-lightning/?xid=IFT-Section

These Stores Didn’t Develop Websites. They Started There.

Dollar Shave Club, recently acquired for $1 billion, typifies online-only companies that have upended traditional models of stores and advertising.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/technology/these-stores-didnt-develop-websites-they-started-there.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Jack Dorsey Says Twitter 'Needs to Do Better' Over Abuse


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4425667/jack-dorsey-twitter-leslie-jones/?xid=IFT-Section

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Twitter, Grappling with Anemic Growth, Tries to Bolster Its Advertising Business

The company, which reported its worst quarterly revenue growth ever, is betting on live streaming video and direct response advertising to combat stagnant demand.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/technology/twitter-earnings-jack-dorsey.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Apple Sales Continue to Drop, but Services Are a Bright Spot

A second quarter of dismal sales leaves analysts wondering: Are customers out of love with Apple, or just waiting for the latest products?
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/technology/apple-earnings-iphone-sales.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Robert Fano, 98, Dies; Engineer Who Helped Develop Interactive Computers

In the early 1960s, Dr. Fano and others developed a time-sharing operating system, which signaled a shift to a more interactive computing world.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/technology/robert-fano-98-dies-engineer-who-helped-develop-interactive-computers.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Here's the Latest Rumor About Nintendo's Next Console


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4424610/nintendo-nx-portable-console/?xid=IFT-Section

What Goes Up Must Come Down: The End of Yahoo as We Know It

The sale of Yahoo’s core web business to Verizon for $4.83 billion caps a long downward spiral for the onetime pioneer, which at its height was valued at $125 billion.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/technology/what-goes-up-must-come-down-the-end-of-yahoo-as-we-know-it.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Easy Editing for Mac Photos

Apple’s Photos for OS X has a button for one-click improvements to your pictures, but it also includes a toolbox for more detailed adjustments.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/technology/personaltech/easy-editing-for-mac-photos.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Google Maps Is About to Look Different


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4423679/google-maps-update-features-2016/?xid=IFT-Section

Amazon to Expand Drone Testing Through British Government Partnership


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4423624/amazon-drone-testing-britain/?xid=IFT-Section

Monday, July 25, 2016

Solar-Powered Plane Completes First Round-the-World Flight


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4423107/solar-impulse-2-plane-abu-dhabi/?xid=IFT-Section

Amazon Expands Drone Testing in Britain

The British Civil Aviation Authority will allow the company to test several technologies that the United States has not permitted.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/technology/amazon-expands-drone-testing-in-britain.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Yelp Is Now Marking Businesses That Sue Reviewers


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4422796/yelp-consumer-alert-lawsuit/?xid=IFT-Section

How the Yahoo Deal Affects Its Services

Here are answers to some common questions about the impact Verizon’s purchase of the company’s operations.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/technology/yahoo-mail-verizon-sale-changes.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Tech Behemoths Report Their Results

Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet will post quarterly earnings this week, reflecting how they are doing in online ads, mobile and cloud computing.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/technology/tech-behemoths-report-their-results.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Getting Extensions for Edge

Early versions of Microsoft’s new browser did not include support for extensions, but the next big update to Windows 10 brings extensions and more.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/technology/personaltech/getting-extensions-for-edge.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Making Start-Ups’ Financial Data Free and Open

The lack of transparency around private companies has kept the market for start-up stocks small. Equidate, a San Francisco company, hopes to change that.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/technology/making-start-ups-financial-data-free-and-open.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

I Went to a 'Pokémon Go' Pub Crawl and It Changed My Whole Perspective


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4421016/pokemon-go-pub-crawl/?xid=IFT-Section

'I Am Setsuna' Is An Incredibly Haunting Game


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4421039/i-am-setsuna-time-plays/?xid=IFT-Section

The Best New Features Coming to Your Windows Computer


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4417718/the-best-new-features-coming-to-your-windows-computer/?xid=IFT-Section

Desktop Showdown: Apple's Siri vs. Microsoft's Cortana


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4419830/apple-siri-microsoft-cortana-desktop-mac-macbook-comparison/?xid=IFT-Section

Nintendo Shares Dip After Company Reveals It Doesn't Make Pokémon Go


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4421450/pokemon-go-nintendo-shares-tokyo/?xid=IFT-Section

Verizon Announces $4.8 Billion Deal for Yahoo’s Internet Business

The telecommunications company is buying an entity that has made repeated missteps for years, but the deal gives it an entree into digital content.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/business/verizon-yahoo-sale.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Success of Pokémon Helps Put Foursquare Back on the Map

A check-in mobile app that led the way in location-based services has benefited from renewed interest.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/technology/success-of-pokemon-helps-put-foursquare-back-on-the-map.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Google Races to Catch Up in Cloud Computing

Analysts say the global cloud-computing business will be worth $67 billion by 2020. Amazon and Microsoft are the current leaders in the industry.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/technology/google-races-to-catch-up-in-cloud-computing.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Verizon to Pay $4.8 Billion for Yahoo’s Core Business

It’s the end of the line for Yahoo as an independent company, once valued at $125 billion.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/business/yahoo-sale.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Master Plans of SoftBank and Elon Musk

Also: Twitter’s banning of a misogynistic troll and how Mike looked beyond his beard to cover the $1 billion Dollar Shave Club sale.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/24/technology/farhads-and-mikes-week-in-tech-the-master-plans-of-softbank-and-elon-musk.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

They Promised Us Jet Packs. They Promised the Bosses Profit.

Alphabet’s X research lab is still being asked to imagine the impossible. Only now, under pressure from investors, it has to imagine making money, too.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/24/technology/they-promised-us-jet-packs-they-promised-the-bosses-profit.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Friday, July 22, 2016

Nvidia Just Revealed Something Even Faster Than the GTX 1080


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4419177/nvidia-titan-x/?xid=IFT-Section

Yes, We Are Still Writing About Pokémon

Harmless fun or a troubling harbinger of totalitarianism? The hunt for a Pikachu has become a cultural phenomenon.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/technology/yes-we-are-still-writing-about-pokemon.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Checking the Home Broadband Meter

Monthly plans from internet service providers that limit data have become common, but you can keep tabs on your use.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/technology/personaltech/checking-the-home-broadband-meter.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

VCR Production Will End This Month


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4418950/vcr-video-production-japan/?xid=IFT-Section

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Chasing Pokémon, a Baby Step Toward Virtual Reality

With a charged cellphone in hand, joining San Francisco’s first large planned Pokémon Go event.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/technology/personaltech/chasing-pokemon-a-baby-step-toward-virtual-reality.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Edward Snowden to Help Develop a Safer Phone for Journalists

Mr. Snowden, speaking from Russia to an M.I.T. Media Lab conference, said the idea was to alert users to electronic surveillance in dangerous areas.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/technology/edward-snowden-to-help-develop-a-safer-phone-for-journalists.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Facebook's Internet-Beaming Airplane Just Had its First Flight


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4417369/facebook-aquila-flight-2016/?xid=IFT-Section

McDonald's Is First Major Company to Partner With Pokemon Go


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4417311/mcdonalds-pokemon-go-partership/?xid=IFT-Section

Tinder Wants to Be About More Than Just Dating


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4417103/tinder-social-dating-apps/?xid=IFT-Section

The Long, Final Goodbye of the VCR

Yes, there was a company still manufacturing VCRs. They’ve decided it’s time to stop.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/technology/the-long-final-goodbye-of-the-vcr.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Peter Thiel and the G.O.P. Convention

The venture capitalist is the rare tech figure who openly supports Donald Trump’s candidacy. He is set to address conventiongoers on Thursday.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/technology/peter-thiel-and-the-gop-convention.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Changing Your Google Account Settings

Google recently changed its ad-tracking practices, but you have a say in whether you want to use the new tools.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/technology/personaltech/changing-your-google-account-settings.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

The Creator of 'Final Fantasy' Is Making a Game You Wouldn't Expect


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4416894/cosmos-rings-apple-watch/?xid=IFT-Section

6 Gadgets to Keep Your Home Safe From Intruders


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4416998/home-security-technology-gadgets-tech-gear/?xid=IFT-Section

Facebook Banned Gun Sales. So Why Is It Still ‘Full of Them’?

Critics say the social network needs to do more to stop circumvention of its six-month-old prohibition. Gun enthusiasts want the ban lifted.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/technology/facebook-banned-gun-sales-so-why-is-it-still-full-of-them.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

This New Android Is Like the Swiss Army Knife of Phones


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4415907/moto-z-review-price-release-date/?xid=IFT-Section

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says 'Master Plan' Involves New Trucks, Buses and a Compact SUV


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4416449/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-master-plan/?xid=IFT-Section

Airbnb Hires Ex-Attorney General Eric Holder to Advise on Anti-Bias Policy

Mr. Holder will help create an anti-discrimination policy for Airbnb, whose hosts have been accused of excluding blacks and transgender people.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/technology/airbnb-hires-ex-attorney-general-eric-holder-to-advise-on-anti-bias-policy.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

New Jersey Woman Gets Stuck in Tree While Playing Pokémon Go


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4415582/pokemon-go-stuck-tree-new-jersey-cemetery/?xid=IFT-Section

Former Attorney General Eric Holder Joins Airbnb's Anti-Discrimination Team


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4415411/airbnb-hired-eric-holder-discrimination/?xid=IFT-Section

There's Now a Dating Service For Pokémon Go Players


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4415333/pokemon-go-online-dating-service/?xid=IFT-Section

Feed Your Olympic Addiction Without Jetting Off to Rio

Follow the Olympic torch, read the history of the Games and catch up on results on a number of apps, some official and some from sports outlets.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/technology/personaltech/feed-your-olympic-addiction-without-jetting-off-to-rio.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Driver Hits Cop Car While Playing Pokémon Go


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4414998/pokemon-go-hits-cop-bodycam/?xid=IFT-Section

This Is What Combat in 'No Man's Sky' Looks Like


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4414892/no-mans-sky-combat/?xid=IFT-Section

SI Play's New App Organizes the Hectic World of Youth Sports


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4413265/si-play-app/?xid=IFT-Section

What’s the Right Age to Give a Child a Smartphone?

As more children get phones at 10 and younger, parents face the question of when to allow unfettered access to the internet and all its benefits and perils.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/technology/personaltech/whats-the-right-age-to-give-a-child-a-smartphone.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Finding the Right Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office has been around for more than 25 years, and today there are several ways to get the software — including free.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/technology/personaltech/finding-the-right-microsoft-office.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Cloud Computing, an Idea With Old Roots

Long before tech companies were competing for cloud customers, start-ups were calling themselves “application service providers.” Same thing.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/technology/cloud-computing-an-idea-with-old-roots.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Peter Thiel’s Embrace of Trump Has Silicon Valley Squirming

A speech by the billionaire co-founder of PayPal at the Republican convention could spoil a delicate but growing relationship between tech and the G.O.P.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/technology/peter-thiels-embrace-of-trump-has-silicon-valley-squirming.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Twitter Suspends Account of Conservative Writer Milo Yiannopoulos


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4414400/milo-yiannopolous-twitter-abuse/?xid=IFT-Section

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Here's How to Get A Blue Tick for Your Twitter Account


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4414194/twitter-blue-tick/?xid=IFT-Section

Twitter Bars Member Over Torrent of Abusive Comments Online

The action against Milo Yiannopoulos, a Breitbart editor, followed a campaign of prolonged abuse against the comedian Leslie Jones, a co-star in “Ghostbusters.”
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/20/technology/twitter-bars-milo-yiannopoulos-in-crackdown-on-abusive-comments.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Microsoft Earnings Are Up, Cushioned by Its Cloud Business

Quarterly revenue from Azure, the cloud business it introduced to compete with Amazon, rose more than 100 percent.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/20/technology/microsoft-earnings-are-up-cushioned-by-its-cloud-business.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

WhatsApp Is Briefly Shut Down in Brazil for a Third Time

The app, owned by Facebook, was shut down by a state criminal court when it did not hand over data requested by authorities. The order was overturned.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/20/technology/whatsapp-is-briefly-shut-down-in-brazil-for-a-third-time.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Review: 'I Am Setsuna' Will Scratch Your Nostalgic Roleplaying Itch


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4406308/i-am-setsuna-review/?xid=IFT-Section

Uber Drivers Complete 2 Billion Rides


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4412550/uber-drivers-complete-2-billion-rides/?xid=IFT-Section

'Rise of the Tomb Raider' Is Finally Coming to PlayStation 4


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4412443/rise-of-tomb-raider-playstation/?xid=IFT-Section

Opening Links in New Windows

Some web pages are coded to automatically open links in new windows, but you can also use keyboard tricks with your mouse clicks to pop open new pages.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/20/technology/personaltech/opening-links-in-new-windows.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

After ARM, Is More British Tech for Sale?

ARM Holdings was attractive partly because it had little relation to the local economy. That’s true of many things that live online.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/20/technology/after-arm-is-more-british-tech-for-sale.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Google, Trying to Endear Itself to Europe, Spreads Cash Around

The company is financing a series of projects supporting European culture and education as its regulatory woes continue to compound.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/20/technology/google-europe-lobbying-eu.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Monday, July 18, 2016

Yahoo Revenue Falls 15 Percent and Profit Drops 64 Percent

The internet company reported second-quarter data as it accepted final bids for its core business.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/19/technology/yahoo-revenue-falls-15-percent-and-profit-drops-64-percent.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Why Yahoo Is Selling Itself

Yahoo, the internet portal giant, has been struggling in the face of stiff competition. It is in the final stages of a lengthy bidding process for its core services of search, email, advertising and media operations.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/technology/yahoo-sale.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

This Is the Coolest Drone Photo in the World


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4410895/drone-photo-dronestagram/?xid=IFT-Section

Making Siri Spell Your Name Right

Apple’s virtual assistant has the ability to learn as it works, but you have ways to correct some of its common mistakes to speed up the process.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/19/technology/personaltech/making-siri-spell-your-name-right.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Reasons to Believe the A.I. Boom Is Real

To determine why artificial intelligence is booming now, it’s helpful to look at the recent growth of search engines, social media and mobile technology.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/19/technology/reasons-to-believe-the-ai-boom-is-real.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Microsoft's Slimmer Xbox One Is Launching Soon


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4410374/xbox-one-s-release-date/?xid=IFT-Section

This Amazing Star Wars Virtual Reality Game Is Free to Download


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4410313/trials-on-tatooine/?xid=IFT-Section

3 Things That Pokémon Go Says About the Future of Technology


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4410327/pokemon-go-technology/?xid=IFT-Section

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Using Virtual Reality to Create a New Corporate Headquarters

Nvidia, a chip maker in Silicon Valley, is using an interactive visualization software that makes it easier than ever for architects to work with their ideas in three dimensions.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/18/technology/using-virtual-reality-to-create-a-new-corporate-headquarters.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Artificial Intelligence Swarms Silicon Valley on Wings and Wheels

The valley has found its next shiny new thing in A.I., and financiers and entrepreneurs are digging in with remarkable exuberance.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/18/technology/on-wheels-and-wings-artificial-intelligence-swarms-silicon-valley.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Time Nominated for a 2016 Primetime Emmy Award


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4407997/emmys-year-space/?xid=IFT-Section

Former Editor of Time International Michael Elliott Dies at 65


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4407971/michaell-elliott-obituary/?xid=IFT-Section

Herbalife To Pay $200 Million Over Deception Claims


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4407795/herbalife-settlement-deception/?xid=IFT-Section

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: One Game to Rule Them All

Tech leaders oppose Donald J. Trump, a privacy verdict favors Microsoft and Pokémon Go gets tens of millions to play in the streets.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/technology/farhads-and-mikes-week-in-tech-one-game-to-rule-them-all.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

When Yahoo Ruled the Valley: Stories of the Original ‘Surfers’

As Yahoo puts itself on the auction block, some of its first employees revisit their youth spent building a company that defined the early web.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/technology/when-yahoo-ruled-the-valley-stories-of-the-original-surfers.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Friday, July 15, 2016

I Experienced the Future of VR By Becoming a Ghostbuster


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4408043/ghostbusters-dimension-review-the-void/?xid=IFT-Section

The NES Mini Will Be a Closed Nostalgia Loop


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4407972/nes-mini-games-nintendo/?xid=IFT-Section

Finding a Hard Drive in Just the Right Size

Many new lightweight laptops come with solid-state drives that work faster but store less, but explore your options when buying a new machine.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/technology/personaltech/finding-a-hard-drive-in-just-the-right-size.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Character, Fate and Yahoo

Forget the years of lousy deals and seedy shenanigans: Yahoo’s real problem was a contraction it couldn’t resolve.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/technology/character-fate-and-yahoo.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Nintendo to Re-Release NES Games, No Blowing Necessary

A mini-replica of the original NES console will be available in November, preloaded with 30 games, the company announced.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/technology/nintendo-nes.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Microsoft Wins Privacy Appeal Over Emails Stored Overseas


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4407548/microsoft-emails-privacy-free-for-all/?xid=IFT-Section

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Silicon Valley Writes a Protest Letter Against Trump

Calling American innovation “the envy of the world,” more than 140 tech leaders let out a collective howl at what a Trump presidency might do to tech.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/technology/silicon-valley-writes-a-protest-letter-against-trump.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Microsoft Wins Appeal on Overseas Data Searches

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a ruling that Microsoft must turn over email for a suspect in a narcotics case stored in a data center in Dublin.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/technology/microsoft-wins-appeal-on-overseas-data-searches.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

We Played Apple's New Game That Teaches Kids How To Code


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4405429/swift-playgrounds-beta-apple/?xid=IFT-Section

Keeping Hackers From Grabbing Your Twitter Account

Password-theft, phishing and unsecured apps can lead to a compromised Twitter account, but you can shore up your defenses.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/technology/personaltech/keeping-hackers-from-grabbing-your-twitter-account.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Television, the Social Medium

A look at why we need big cable packages delivering live events says much about what still matters in a digital age.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/technology/television-the-social-medium.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Nintendo Is Doing Something Old-School Fans Will Love


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4405946/nintendo-nes-classic-edition/?xid=IFT-Section

E.U. Officials to File New Round of Antitrust Charges Against Google

They relate to some of the search giant’s online advertising tools and parts of its search business linked to online shopping, according to two people briefed on the matter.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/technology/google-european-union-antitrust-charges.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Nest's New Product Is An Outdoor Security Camera


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4403751/nest-cam-outdoor-launch/?xid=IFT-Section

Nest Relies on New Outdoor Security Camera as Comeback

In light of recent upheaval, the company is trying to convey stability as it introduces Nest Cam Outdoor, a waterproof, rugged model of its smart security camera.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/personaltech/nest-relies-on-new-outdoor-security-camera-as-comeback.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

time.com


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4405292/rio-mayor-pokemon-go-olympics/?xid=IFT-Section

Pennsylvania Teenager Hit By Car While Playing Pokémon Go


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4405221/pokemon-go-teen-hit-by-car/?xid=IFT-Section

The Pokémon Fad Shows the Unnerving Future of Augmenting Reality


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4405053/pokemon-augmented-reality/?xid=IFT-Section

Meet the Mastermind Behind This Summer's Pokémon Craze


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4404282/pokemon-go-john-hanke/?xid=IFT-Section

Tor Project, a Digital Privacy Group, Reboots With New Board

The former public face of the nonprofit promoter of anonymizing software was pushed out under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/tor-project-a-digital-privacy-group-reboots-with-new-board.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Wanderlust by Design: Apps to Help Organize Your Summer Travel

Sidekix, Clarice and Google Translate can help you discover and navigate new cities and sites, and make the most of your time there.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/personaltech/wanderlust-by-design-apps-to-help-organize-your-summer-travel.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

The Downside to Cord-Cutting

A comparison of popular cable replacement services finds annoyances, like restrictions on content and missing channels.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/personaltech/the-downside-to-cord-cutting.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Pokémon Go, Millennials’ First Nostalgia Blast

An augmented-reality mobile phone game that uses geolocation isn’t new. What’s important about Pokémon Go is that it’s proof millennials are aging.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/pokemon-go-millennials-first-nostalgia-blast.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Staying Under the OS X Radar

Apple’s software can track your Mac’s location for better search results, but you can turn off the setting if you would rather not be followed.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/personaltech/staying-under-the-os-x-radar.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Unity Technologies, Maker of Pokémon Go Engine, Swells in Value

The company, which makes game engine software, announced that it had raised $181 million from investors, bringing its valuation to about $1.5 billion.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/unity-technologies-maker-of-pokemon-go-engine-swells-in-value.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

6 Things Recruiters Look For in Your LinkedIn Profile


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4403286/linkedin-tips/?xid=IFT-Section

3 Ways To Make Sure Your iPhone Never Runs Out of Space Again


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4393205/iphone-apple-free-up-space/?xid=IFT-Section

Solar-Powered Plane Arrives in Egypt On Around the World Trip


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4404088/solar-impulse-2-egypt/?xid=IFT-Section

Live Streaming Breaks Through, and Cable News Has Much to Fear

The Philando Castile shooting and its aftermath have catapulted services like Facebook Live and Periscope into the center of the news, challenging cable to adapt.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/technology/live-streaming-breaks-through-and-cable-news-has-much-to-fear.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Monday, July 11, 2016

'Pokémon Go' Players Converge on Man's Home After It Was Marked as a Gym


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4401924/pokemon-go-church-gym-home/?xid=IFT-Section

Pokémon Go Brings Augmented Reality to a Mass Audience

The smartphone game shows how a new technology can break through from niche toy for early adopters to go mainstream.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/technology/pokemon-go-brings-augmented-reality-to-a-mass-audience.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Twitter to Live-Stream Both National Conventions

Partnering with CBS, Twitter will stream the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Both streams will be available to nonusers.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/technology/twitter-to-live-stream-both-national-conventions.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

9 Weirdest Places People Have Caught Pokémon So Far


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4401349/pokemon-go-weird-places/?xid=IFT-Section

Here's How to Play Pokémon Go


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4401084/pokemon-go-how-play-guide-tips/?xid=IFT-Section

Burning Data With a Hot Spot

Using your phone’s cellular signal as an internet connection for your computer gets you online — but can chew through your monthly data allowance.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/technology/personaltech/burning-data-with-a-hot-spot.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Daily Report: Amazon Flaunts Its Prominence With New Construction in Seattle

Once relatively self-effacing, Amazon has joined its tech cohort in building new, quirky spaces befitting its size and influence.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/technology/daily-report-amazon-flaunts-its-prominence-with-new-construction-in-seattle.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

How Pokemon Go Took Over the World


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4400791/pokemon-go-iphone-android-nintendo/?xid=IFT-Section

This Is How Insanely Big 'Pokémon Go' Already Is


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4400815/pokemon-go-nintendo-niantic/?xid=IFT-Section

Solar-Powered Plane Starts Journey to Egypt


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4400827/solar-power-plane-spain-egypt/?xid=IFT-Section

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Forget Beanbag Chairs. Amazon Is Giving Its Workers Treehouses.

Amazon is building a complex at its Seattle headquarters where employees can sit by a creek, walk on suspension bridges and brainstorm in the boughs.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/11/technology/forget-beanbag-chairs-amazon-is-giving-its-workers-treehouses.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Saturday, July 9, 2016

A Start-Up Shies Away From the Gig Economy

Redfin, a Seattle company that considers itself a real estate and tech company, has challenged the conventions of both by hiring full-time agents.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/technology/a-start-up-shies-away-from-the-gig-economy.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Friday, July 8, 2016

Live Footage of Shootings Forces Facebook to Confront New Role

After the death of Philando Castile and sniper fire in Dallas were streamed on Facebook, the company faces questions about how to handle graphic content.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/technology/facebook-dallas-live-video-breaking-news.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

'Red Dead Redemption' May Be Worth Picking Up an Xbox One to Play


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4399304/red-dead-redemption-xbox-one/?xid=IFT-Section

Daily Report: Keep It Secret on Facebook Messenger

The social network adds to Messenger with the introduction of “secret conversations” that are protected by encryption.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/technology/keep-it-secret-on-facebook-messenger.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Facebook to Add ‘Secret Conversations’ to Messenger App

The app has long taken a back seat to the social media giant’s WhatsApp, but Facebook hopes the service will attract a global audience.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/technology/facebook-messenger-app-encryption.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Keeping Podcasts Under Control

The iOS Podcasts app includes management tools to help keep your downloaded audio and video episodes from filling up your iPhone.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/technology/personaltech/keeping-podcasts-under-control.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Kevin Turner, Microsoft Executive, to Join Citadel Securities

Mr. Turner, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, is the latest in a spate of technology executives to join a financial firm.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/technology/kevin-turner-microsoft-executive-to-join-citadel-securities.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

The 25 Weirdest Gadgets of All Time


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4387701/weirdest-gadgets-ever/?xid=IFT-Section

Android Security When You Need It

The current version of Google’s operating system, Android 6.0, offers several ways to unlock your device’s screen — with or without your direct input.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/technology/personaltech/android-security-when-you-need-it.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Daily Report: Where Are the Futurists?

Farhad Manjoo argues that Alvin Toffler’s forecast of “future shock” has largely come to pass, and what we’ve ended up with is future blindness.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/technology/where-are-the-futurists.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

The Best New Features Coming To Your iPhone


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4395770/apple-iphone-ios-10-best-features-2016/?xid=IFT-Section

Apple's Next Software Update Makes the iPhone Feel New Again


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4395343/apple-iphone-ios-10-preview-features-download-hands-on/?xid=IFT-Section

Apple’s iOS 10 Is Available for Beta Testers Who Want a Head Start

Early adopters can try the new messaging app and improved photo software, and they can help the tech giant fix problems before the full release in the fall.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/technology/personaltech/apples-ios-10-is-available-for-beta-testers-who-want-a-head-start.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

'Soft Robots' Look Nothing Like the Machines You Know


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4391892/soft-robotics/?xid=IFT-Section

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

A Snooze-Worthy App Collection to Add to the Smartphone

SleepBot, Pillow, Pzizz and mySleepButton are made to put you to sleep.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/technology/personaltech/a-snooze-worthy-app-collection-to-add-to-the-smartphone.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Casinos Look to Video Games as a Draw for Millennials

Resorts in Nevada, New Jersey and elsewhere are exploring video game gambling as a way to lure younger visitors to the casinos.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/technology/personaltech/casinos-look-to-video-games-as-a-draw-for-millennials.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Why Snapchat Just Made its Biggest Change Ever


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4394993/snapchat-change-why/?xid=IFT-Section

How the Internet Works


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4393065/mobile-wireless-internet-cloud/?xid=IFT-Section

Bits Daily Report: Snapchat’s Asian Clone Isn’t Vanishing

Unlike Snapchat, its copycat, Snow, is available in China, giving it vast opportunities to grow without competition from the original makers.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/technology/bits-daily-report-snapchats-asian-clone-isnt-vanishing.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

You Can Now Download Nintendo's Crazy New Pokemon Game


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4394673/pokemon-go-download-iphone-android-nintendo/?xid=IFT-Section

Apple May Finally Fix the Biggest Problem With the iPhone


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4394564/iphone-7-32gb/?xid=IFT-Section

6 Gadgets That Solve the Worst Travel Headaches


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4393113/summer-travel-gadgets/?xid=IFT-Section

What Your Router Is Trying to Tell You

Apple’s AirPort base stations and other network router models use their status lights to get your attention when the hardware needs help.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/technology/personaltech/what-your-router-is-trying-to-tell-you.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Why We Need to Pick Up Alvin Toffler’s Torch

The author of “Future Shock” warned about the dangers of rapid change, and many have come to pass, but advance planning has fallen out of favor.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/technology/why-we-need-to-pick-up-alvin-tofflers-torch.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

A Sad Day for Punchers: BlackBerry to Discontinue Its Last Keyboard Phone

The BlackBerry 10, introduced in 2014, was designed for those who prefer plastic keys and trackpads to the touch screens that dominate today.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/06/technology/a-sad-day-for-punchers-blackberry-to-discontinue-its-last-keyboard-phone.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Twitter Brings Aboard Facebook Veteran

As Twitter continues to reshape its board, Bret Taylor was appointed for his experience in consumer technologies and his prominent role with Facebook.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/06/technology/twitter-brings-aboard-facebook-veteran.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

A South Korean Copy of Snapchat Takes Off in Asia

The quick growth of Snow, an almost one-to-one clone of that other photo app, shows that success abroad is no guarantee for American tech stars.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/06/technology/snapchat-snow-korea.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Chinese Malware Infects 10 Million Android Devices


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4393240/hummingbad-china-chinese-malware-android/?xid=IFT-Section

How Apple Is Making it Easier to Become An Organ Donor


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4393039/apple-iphone-organ-donor-registration/?xid=IFT-Section

Daily Report: Don’t Feel Bad. Everyone Hates Calling for Tech Help.

You’re fairly sophisticated with your computer, so you’re already annoyed when you call tech support. And then the frustration turns to rage.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/06/technology/daily-report-dont-feel-bad-everyone-hates-calling-for-tech-help.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Why Siri Is So Important for Apple


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4393030/siri-apple-iphone/?xid=IFT-Section

One Photo in Many Places

The Instagram mobile app offers an easy way to automatically post the same photo and caption information on your other social networks.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/06/technology/personaltech/one-photo-in-many-places.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Monday, July 4, 2016

Hiding From Windows 10

Sharing your location with your apps and operating system has its advantages. But if you’d rather not, you can disable the function.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/technology/personaltech/hiding-from-windows-10.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Sunday, July 3, 2016

A Brooklyn Neighborhood Where Airbnb Is Being Put to the Test

A new study contends that New York City rents have risen fastest in gentrifying areas like Bedford-Stuyvesant, where Airbnb is the most widespread.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/04/technology/a-brooklyn-neighborhood-where-airbnb-is-being-put-to-the-test.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Why Tech Support Is (Purposely) Unbearable

Worse, just as you suspected, companies know the torture they are putting you through, with cable and mobile service providers the most egregious offenders.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/04/technology/why-tech-support-is-purposely-unbearable.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Death, Denial and Self-Driving Cars

News from Zenefits, Apple, Spotify, Facebook and Tesla, which announced the death of a Tesla driver who crashed while using Autopilot.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/03/technology/farhads-and-mikes-week-in-tech-death-denial-and-self-driving-cars.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Friday, July 1, 2016

Apple Finally Put Siri Where It Belongs


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4391290/apple-siri-mac-desktop-laptop/?xid=IFT-Section

Now You Can Raise Money for Charity on Facebook


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4391444/facebook-fundraising-charity-money/?xid=IFT-Section

What to Try When the Start Menu Just Won’t Start

Microsoft and other sites and companies have troubleshooting steps to take if you click the Windows 10 Start button and nothing happens.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/02/technology/personaltech/what-to-try-when-the-start-menu-just-wont-start.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Daily Report: Tesla Driver Dies in ‘Autopilot’ Accident

Federal investigators are trying to determine why the car didn’t automatically stop when a tractor-trailer crossed into its path.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/02/technology/daily-report-tesla-driver-dies-in-autopilot-accident.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Zenefits Compensates Investors Over Past Misconduct

Shareholders in Zenefits, a troubled human resources company, will get larger stakes as it tries to make up for the former chief executive’s unlawful corner-cutting.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/technology/zenefits-compensates-investors-over-past-misconduct.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Still Want to Get the News on Facebook? Read All About It

Facebook’s change to its news feed algorithm could mean you’ll see fewer articles, videos or photos shared by the media. But there’s a way around that.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/technology/personaltech/still-want-to-get-the-news-on-facebook-read-all-about-it.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Google Finally Decided on a Name for Its Big Android Update


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4389934/google-android-nougat-release-name/?xid=IFT-Section

Cars Can Roll Sideways With These Omnidirectional Wheels


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4389652/wheels-cars-roll-sideways/?xid=IFT-Section

Retrieving Your Google Photos

Automatic backup keeps your pictures in the cloud, but you can download copies if you want to edit them with your favorite desktop photo program.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/technology/personaltech/retrieving-your-google-photos.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

You Can Watch the Olympics in Virtual Reality


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4389631/you-can-watch-the-olympics-in-virtual-reality/?xid=IFT-Section

Feeling Stung by a Fickle Friend Named Facebook

The social media giant courted new- and old-media companies to create material for its news feed. And then it decided to put news in the back seat.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/technology/feeling-stung-by-a-fickle-friend-named-facebook.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Spanish Tax Authorities Investigate Google

Officials visited the technology giant’s offices in Madrid as part of their inquiry, broadening the scrutiny in Europe of how the company pays taxes.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/technology/google-spain-tax.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

All Three 'BioShock' Games Are Getting a Massive Upgrade


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4388568/bioshock-collection/?xid=IFT-Section

Google Wants to Help Keep You Safe During an Earthquake


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4388508/google-search-feature-earthquakes/?xid=IFT-Section

While Limited, Wi-Fi-First Phones Are a Good, Frugal Bet

Only some phones work with the services, which seek out Wi-Fi networks to carry call and data before turning to cell towers.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/personaltech/while-limited-wi-fi-first-phones-are-a-good-frugal-bet.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Third-Party Keyboards Give Mobile Users More Options

Besides offering autocorrection and anticipating a user’s next words, keyboard apps provide search features and can customize the keys’ layout.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/personaltech/third-party-keyboards-give-mobile-users-more-options.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Cleaning Up Your Conversations

Apple’s Messages app can turn into a space hog if you never delete old attachments and chats you no longer need.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/personaltech/cleaning-up-your-conversations.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Kleiner Perkins Raises $1.4 Billion With Two Funds

The venture capital firm joins a list of peers that have recently raised more than a billion dollars, despite talk of a Silicon Valley lull.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/kleiner-perkins-raises-1-4-billion-with-two-funds.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Facebook to Change News Feed to Focus on Friends and Family

News content posted by publishers will show up less prominently, resulting in less traffic to companies that have come to rely on Facebook audiences.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/facebook-to-change-news-feed-to-focus-on-friends-and-family.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Facebook, a News Giant That Would Rather Show Us Baby Pictures

The most powerful force in the news industry just said something that should shock everyone in the media business: Its primary purpose isn’t informing users about the world.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/facebook-a-news-giant-that-would-rather-show-us-baby-pictures.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Europe Is Expected to Approve E.U.-U.S. Data Transfer Pact

The decision is based on renewed assurances by United States officials that Europeans’ data will be sufficiently protected when it is transferred.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/europe-is-expected-to-approve-eu-us-data-transfer-pact.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Amazon Inspire Removes Some Content Over Copyright Issues

Amazon Inspire, a resource site where teachers share lesson plans, removed three items after complaints that the products were copyrighted materials.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/amazon-inspire-removes-some-content-over-copyright-issues.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Airbnb Sues Over Nasty Surprise From Its Hometown

Airbnb is suing to stop San Francisco from fining it $1,000 a day for every host who does not register, saying it isn’t responsible for users’ content.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/technology/airbnb-sues-over-nasty-surprise-from-its-hometown.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Monday, June 27, 2016

Drones Are a Big Problem for Firefighters Battling Massive Blazes


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4383769/drones-firefighters-wildfires/?xid=IFT-Section

Tech Makes Its Pitch to the Education Community

Apple and Dell, longtime rivals in the battle over sales to educators and students, now have plenty of company from companies like Amazon and others.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/28/technology/tech-makes-its-pitch-to-the-education-community.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Limiting Your Facebook Audience

If you do not want the world to see what you post on your timeline page, use the site’s settings to keep your thoughts out of public view.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/28/technology/personaltech/limiting-your-facebook-audience.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Amazon Unveils Online Education Service for Teachers

The new Amazon site will offer free lesson plans, teaching modules and other digital resources for educators.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/28/technology/amazon-unveils-online-education-service-for-teachers.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Sunday, June 26, 2016

A Drone Start-Up Explores Underwater

OpenROV, which builds submarine drone kits that they hope will become as popular as airborne drones, showcases the prototype of the latest version of its Trident submarine.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/technology/a-drone-start-up-explores-underwater.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Trotify Makes Your Bike Gallop Like King Arthur


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4382815/trotify-monty-python-coconuts-for-your-bike/?xid=IFT-Section

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Are Apple’s Headphone Jacks the New Floppy Drive?

Farhad and Mike discuss rumors that Apple will remove headphone jacks from the next iPhone, tech company metrics, Buzzfeed’s Uber investigation and other tech news.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/26/technology/farhads-and-mikes-week-in-tech-are-apples-headphone-jacks-the-new-floppy-drive.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Friday, June 24, 2016

Toddler-Proof Your iPhone With This Quick Trick


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4381661/iphone-kids-toddlers-safety/?xid=IFT-Section

Sharing Screens Between PCs Running Different Versions of Windows

Microsoft’s Remote Assistance function works through Windows so friends and family can provide technical support over the internet.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/25/technology/personaltech/sharing-screens-between-pcs-running-different-versions-of-windows.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

When Machines Will Need Morals

A new study looked at what people would want their self-driving cars to do in a life-or-death situation. The conclusion? People would really like to stay alive.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/25/technology/when-machines-will-need-morals.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=1

Why This Photo of Mark Zuckerberg Isn't As Crazy As it Looks


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4381422/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-laptop-tape-hackers/?xid=IFT-Section

A Big Change Is Coming to Uber's Ride-Booking Process


from BWCWeb http://time.com/4381415/uber-upfront-fares-pool-rides/?xid=IFT-Section