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

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

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

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

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