Twitter Product Executives Are Leaving In A Hurry

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/twitter-product-executives-are-leaving-in-a-hurry?utm_term=4ldqpia

Yahoo Buys Polyvore, a Site Focused on Shopping

Yahoo has acquired Polyvore, a social shopping site that lets users pick and share clothing ensembles — and purchase all items shown.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/01/technology/yahoo-buys-polyvore-a-site-focused-on-shopping.html?_r=1

Famous Silicon Valley Matchmaker's Charity Is Not Actually A Charity

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/kendalltaggart/famous-silicon-valley-matchmakers-charity-is-oops-not-a-char?utm_term=4ldqpia

Microsoft Is Said to Invest in Uber

Microsoft has agreed to contribute a substantial amount of the financing in a recent round, which totals about $1 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/01/technology/microsoft-is-said-to-invest-in-uber.html?_r=1

Which Celebrity Is Young Twitter CRO Adam Bain?

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/which-celebrity-is-young-twitter-cro-adam-bain?utm_term=4ldqpia

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Pregnancy With First Child And Opens Up About Past Miscarriages

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinekee/mark-zuckerberg-announces-pregnancy-with-first-child-and-ope?utm_term=4ldqpia

The Zuckerbergs Announce They're Expecting a Baby — After a Personal Struggle

The chief executive of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, disclosed that he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are expecting a baby girl. The road to get there wasn’t easy.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/31/the-zuckerbergs-announce-theyre-expecting-a-baby-after-a-personal-struggle/?_r=1

The Congressional Black Caucus Presses Tech Companies On Diversity

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/hamzashaban/the-congressional-black-caucus-presses-tech-companies-on-div?utm_term=4ldqpia

Here's What Apple Is Worth In Terms We Can Actually Understand

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/michellerial/heres-what-apple-is-worth-in-terms-we-can-actually-understan?utm_term=4ldqpia

Daily Report: That Facebook Drone is Ready for Takeoff

The dream of consumer drones may be one step closer to reality, as Facebook announces that its unmanned aerial vehicle is ready for in-flight tests.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/31/daily-report-that-facebook-drone-is-ready-for-takeoff/?_r=1

A New App Lets Uber Drivers Report Fare Discrepancies

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/a-new-app-lets-uber-drivers-report-fare-discrepancies?utm_term=4ldqpia

Here's What a New Dad Thinks of the Apple Watch

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3979035/apple-watch-dad/?xid=IFT-Section

Facebook Taking Open-Source Software Ethos to Drones

Autonomous aircraft firing lasers for three months at a time? Not bad. Open-sourcing the whole project? Maybe even better.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/facebook-taking-open-source-software-ethos-to-drones/?_r=1

U.S. Sets Goal for Faster Supercomputers. Much, Much Faster.

President Obama announced an ambitious goal of creating an ultrafast machine that could enable breakthroughs in fields like medicine and astronomy.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/31/technology/us-sets-goal-for-faster-supercomputers-much-much-faster.html?_r=1

Twitter's New Homepage Goes Into Wide Release Today

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/twitters-new-homepage-goes-into-wide-release-today?utm_term=4ldqpia

Marc Andreessen Has Heard Some Disturbing Rumors

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/williamalden/marc-andreessen-has-heard-some-disturbing-rumors?utm_term=4ldqpia

Obama Wants To Build World's Most Powerful Supercomputer

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/brendanklinkenberg/obama-wants-to-build-worlds-most-powerful-supercomputer?utm_term=4ldqpia

Hackers Are Increasingly Posting Tutorials To YouTube — And Making Money From Google Ads

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/sheerafrenkel/hackers-are-increasingly-posting-tutorials-to-youtube-and-ma?utm_term=4ldqpia

Zenefits Is An HR “Rocket Ship” — But Some Customers Get Left Behind

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/williamalden/zenefits-hr-rocket-ship-but-some-customers-left-behind?utm_term=4ldqpia

After Protesting Low Pay, WeWork Cleaners Are Set To Lose Their Jobs

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/coralewis/protesting-wework-cleaners-are-set-to-lose-jobs?utm_term=4ldqpia

Why Consumers Should Tread Carefully with Samsung Galaxy's Price Cut

Samsung is reducing the price of its Galaxy S6 mobile phone. That doesn’t necessarily mean that buyers should rush in.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/why-consumers-should-tread-carefully-with-samsung-galaxys-price-cut/?_r=1

Choosing Your Preferred View of a Mac’s Stacks

The system gives you several ways to see the contents of your Stacks
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/01/technology/personaltech/choosing-your-preferred-view-of-a-macs-stacks.html?_r=1

Actor James Woods Sues Anonymous Twitter User For $10 Million

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiarosenbaum/actor-james-woods-sues-anonymous-twitter-user-for-10-million?utm_term=4ldqpia

Search Plumber In San Francisco, And Google Will Find You A Plumber

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolineodonovan/search-plumber-in-san-francisco-and-google-will-find-you-a-p?utm_term=4ldqpia

Addicted to Your Smartphone? The Company That Made It Would Like You to Think So.

Brian X. Chen, The Times’s consumer technology expert, explains why smartphone companies are so interested in what their products are doing to us.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/31/technology/addicted-to-your-smartphone-the-company-that-made-it-would-like-you-to-think-so.html?_r=1

We Have Wi-Fi At 35,000 Feet — Can We Stop Getting Ripped Off For It?

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/we-have-wi-fi-at-35000-feet-can-we-stop-getting-ripped-off?utm_term=4ldqpia

Google Fights Effort to Apply 'Right to Be Forgotten' Ruling Worldwide

The search giant said it would not comply with French demands to apply a European data protection ruling to its global domains.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/google-fights-effort-to-apply-right-to-be-forgotten-ruling-worldwide/?_r=1

Daily Report: Social Media Stocks and Their Unforgiving Investors

The stocks of social-media companies like Yelp, Twitter and Facebook all got punished on Wednesday, either in regular or after-hours trading. Few should be surprised by the investor reaction.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/daily-report-social-media-stocks-and-their-unforgiving-investors/?_r=1

Amazon Made You A Soothing, Guitar-Filled CD

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/brendanklinkenberg/amazon-made-you-a-soothing-guitar-filled-cd?utm_term=4ldqpia

8 Hidden Features in Windows 10

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3974155/windows-10-hidden-features/?xid=IFT-Section

At Jack Dorsey’s Twitter, Everything Is On The Table

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/at-jack-dorseys-twitter-everything-is-on-the-table?utm_term=4ldqpia

Yahoo Launches New Messaging App to Compete With Snapchat

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3978292/yahoo-messaging-app/?xid=IFT-Section

Why You'll Actually Want to Use Microsoft's New Web Browser

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3968131/microsoft-edge-windows-10/?xid=IFT-Section

Uber Drivers In Mexico City Attacked With Sticks, Stones, Eggs, And Flour

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/uber-drivers-in-mexico-city-attacked-with-stick-stones-eggs?utm_term=4ldqpia

Dronicide Justifiable, Claims Irate Kentuckian

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/brendanklinkenberg/dronicide-justifiable-claims-irate-kentuckian?utm_term=4ldqpia

Congress Eyes Social Media As ISIS Recruits Western Women

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/hamzashaban/congress-eyes-social-media-as-isis-recruits-western-women?utm_term=4ldqpia

There’s a Ridiculous Hidden Fee Inside Windows 10

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3977862/windows-10-solitaire/?xid=IFT-Section

Windows 10 Is Here. What Do You Think?

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/brendanklinkenberg/windows-10-is-here-what-do-you-think?utm_term=4ldqpia

Tesla Wants You To Tell Your Rich Friends About Your Fancy Car

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/tesla-your-friends?utm_term=4ldqpia

Facebook Revenue Beats Forecast, but Stock Falls on Costs

Shares were down 5 percent after hours, echoing a downbeat trend set by other social media companies this week.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/technology/facebook-earnings-q2.html?_r=1

How Teen Boys On The Internet Uncovered The Greatest Catfish Of Our Time

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopoulos/how-teen-boys-on-the-internet-uncovered-the-greatest-catfish?utm_term=4ldqpia

Subway Becomes Largest Restaurant Chain To Offer Mobile Ordering

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/venessawong/subway-introduces-mobile-ordering?utm_term=4ldqpia

Video Feature: Putting the Pitch in the Palm of Your Hand

Whether you call it football or soccer, the sport is well represented in a host of apps that deliver scores, footage and more.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/technology/personaltech/video-feature-putting-the-pitch-in-the-palm-of-your-hand.html?_r=1

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Luckily for new American soccer fans, there is a mature market of apps that keep track of the latest professional soccer scores and news.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003824371/app-smart-essentials-for-soccer-fans.html

Yahoo Offers New Mobile Chat Service Featuring Silent Video

Last year, Yahoo all but gave up on updating its Messenger mobile apps. Now, the company is introducing a new, decidedly quirky messaging app with a surprising combination of features.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/yahoo-offers-new-mobile-chat-service-featuring-silent-video/?_r=1

Here Is What You Should Know About Windows 10

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/brendanklinkenberg/here-is-what-you-should-know-about-windows-10?utm_term=4ldqpia

Steep Discounts a Boon for Customers, but a Gamble for Start-Ups

As new tech companies spend huge amounts to lure customers with deals, it’s a great time to be a consumer. But can these companies ever turn a profit?
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/technology/personaltech/steep-discounts-a-boon-for-customers-but-a-gamble-for-start-ups.html?_r=1

Disabling Video Autoplay on Twitter

Twitter has introduced video clips that automatically play in the timeline, but you can turn the feature off.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/technology/personaltech/disabling-video-autoplay-on-twitter.html?_r=1

Microsoft Is About to Make PC Gamers' Dreams Come True

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3976599/xbox-one-pc-windows-10/?xid=IFT-Section

10 Reasons Gamers Will Love Windows 10

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3975043/windows-10-microsoft-gamers/?xid=IFT-Section

Casey Neistat’s Beme Is The New Face Of Social Media’s Raw Revolution

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/casey-neistats-beme-is-the-new-face-of-social-medias-raw-rev?utm_term=4ldqpia

Daily Report: The Tough Realities of a Twitter Turnaround

Even with a new interim chief, Twitter is dealing with the same old problem of anemic user growth. The focus shifts on Wednesday to Twitter’s more successful rival, Facebook, and its quarterly results.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/daily-report-the-tough-realities-of-a-twitter-turnaround/?_r=1

Here's the Most Surprising Fact About Microsoft Windows

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3975115/microsoft-windows-10-share/?xid=IFT-Section

Windows 10 Has a Sneaky Secret Built Right In

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3969401/windows-10-cortana-google/?xid=IFT-Section

See How Microsoft Windows Has Evolved Over 30 Years

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973062/windows-microsoft/?xid=IFT-Section

How Many Times Has Your Personal Information Been Exposed to Hackers?

Find out which parts of your identity may have been stolen in major hacking attacks over the last two years.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/07/29/technology/personaltech/what-parts-of-your-information-have-been-exposed-to-hackers-quiz.html?_r=1

Here's How Windows 10 Could Kill Passwords Forever

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3971135/windows-10-passwords/?xid=IFT-Section

These 5 Windows 10 Features Will Make Apple Users Jealous

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3971334/windows-10-features-apple/?xid=IFT-Section

How to Install Windows 10 in 2 Easy Steps

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3970922/microsoft-windows-10-upgrade/?xid=IFT-Section

How A Simple Apple Feature Called Switch Control Is Changing Lives

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/how-a-simple-apple-feature-called-switch-control-is-changing?utm_term=4ldqpia

CBS Will Live-Stream Super Bowl Ads Next Year

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/brendanklinkenberg/cbs-will-live-stream-super-bowl-ads-next-year?utm_term=4ldqpia

This Is What's Currently Happening To Walter Palmer, The Dentist Who Killed Cecil The Lion

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/this-is-whats-happening-to-the-dentist-who-allegedly-killed?utm_term=4ldqpia

A Steady Percentage of Americans Still Do Not Go Online, Study Says

Fifteen percent of Americans do not use the Internet — essentially the same portion of the population that did not go online in 2013 — according to a new Pew Research Center study.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/a-steady-percentage-of-americans-still-do-not-go-online-study-says/?_r=1

Meet Windows 10, a Throwback With Upgrades in Software and Security

The Start button is back, in a more modern fashion, and the tablet mode, while perhaps intimidating for longtime Windows users, has familiar touches.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/technology/personaltech/windows10-review.html?_r=1

Twitter Revenue Up 61%, Exceeding Forecasts

The social media company, which has struggled to expand its user base, added only two million new users in the quarter.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/technology/twitter-quarterly-earnings.html?_r=1

Twitter Revenue Tops $500 Million In Second Quarter, Shares Shoot Up

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/twitter-shares-shoot-up-as-company-reports-higher-profit?utm_term=4ldqpia

See How Robotics Is Changing What It Means to Be Disabled

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3975280/robotics-disabled/?xid=IFT-Section

How A Simple Apple Feature Called Switch Control Is Changing Lives

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/how-a-simple-apple-feature-called-switch-control-is-changing?utm_term=4ldqpia

Your Complete Guide to Microsoft Windows 10

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3975117/windows-10-guide/?xid=IFT-Section

Google Fixed the Worst Part About Grocery Shopping

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3975070/google-lines/?xid=IFT-Section

Code Academy as Career Game-Changer

Schools that offer accelerated training in digital skills are drawing more and more “career changers,” and graduates can make six-figure base salaries.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/technology/code-academy-as-career-game-changer.html?_r=1

Motorola's New Phone Has 1 Huge Advantage

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3974655/motorola-x-style-g/?xid=IFT-Section

Why Human Curation Is the Future of Silicon Valley

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973459/tech-human-curation/?xid=IFT-Section

Daily Report: Jack Dorsey Readies for His Close-Up

The interim Twitter chief will make his most extensive comments in quite some time during Twitter’s earnings report briefing later Tuesday.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/daily-report-jack-dorsey-readies-for-his-close-up/?_r=1

LinkedIn, Notorious for Sending Too Many Emails, Cuts Back

When it comes to encouraging networking, the site finally agreed that less is more.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/business/linkedin-notorious-for-sending-too-many-emails-cuts-back.html?_r=1

10 Things That Should Be In Your Emergency Kit

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973617/emergency-gear/?xid=IFT-Section

5 Reasons to Buy a PlayStation 4 Right Now

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973412/playstation-4-buy/?xid=IFT-Section

Miss Your Flip Phone? LG Has Launched a New One

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3974351/lg-flip-phone-gentle-clam-shell-smartphone/?xid=IFT-Section

Stripe, Digital Payments Start-Up, Raises New Funding and Partners With Visa

The San Francisco-based digital payments start-up now has a $5 billion valuation and a partnership with Visa to help it compete.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/technology/stripe-digital-payments-start-up-raises-new-funding-and-partners-with-visa.html?_r=1

Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking Among Hundreds to Urge Ban on Military Robots

Researchers and experts urged a worldwide ban on so-called autonomous weapons, saying they could set off a revolution in weaponry comparable to gunpowder and nuclear arms.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/technology/elon-musk-and-stephen-hawking-among-hundreds-to-urge-ban-on-military-robots.html?_r=1

It Looks Like Microsoft Has Been Reading Google's Tweets

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/brendanklinkenberg/it-looks-like-microsoft-has-been-reading-googles-tweets?utm_term=4ldqpia

Deliveroo, an On-Demand Food Delivery Service, Raises $70 Million

The London-based start-up raised an additional $70 million as its founders took advantage of the appetite for the so-called on-demand economy.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/27/deliveroo-an-on-demand-food-delivery-service-raises-70-million/?_r=1

Google Loosens Ties to Google Plus

The company is most likely responding to the demands of mobile users who expect apps to deliver services on their own.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/27/google-loosens-ties-to-google-plus/?_r=1

See Why This Snake-Inspired Robot Is So Important

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973559/snake-robot/?xid=IFT-Section

Why Internet Activists Are Flooding Congress With Faxes

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973569/cisa-protest-faxes-congress/?xid=IFT-Section

Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking Join Call for Ban on Artificially Intelligent Weapons

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973500/elon-musk-stephen-hawking-ai-weapons/?xid=IFT-Section

Madewell's Email Unsubscribe Form Is The Worst

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/madewells-email-unsubscribe-form-is-the-worst?utm_term=4ldqpia

Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking Warn Of Killer Robot War

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/hamzashaban/elon-musk-stephen-hawking-warn-of-killer-robot-war?utm_term=4ldqpia

Why Windows 10 Is So Important to Microsoft's Future

from BWCWeb http://time.com/3973444/windows-10-microsoft-future/?xid=IFT-Section

Time Inc. Exec Wants To Publish On Amazon

from BWCWeb http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/time-inc-exec-wants-to-publish-on-amazon?utm_term=4ldqpia

Daily Report: How Algorithms Determine Our Character

It’s set to be another busy week in technology news, with Twitter and Facebook reporting earnings, but before then, read stories about how algorithms determine if you will pay back a loan or stay in a job and how native advertising is supporting the podcast boom.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/27/daily-report-how-algorithms-determine-our-character/?_r=1

Facebook and Other Tech Giants Expand Internet Access in Africa

Facebook and other leading American technology companies see Africa as a place to experiment with new ways of expanding Internet access.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/facebook-and-other-tech-giants-expand-internet-access-in-africa/?_r=1

Using Algorithms to Determine Character

A new generation of companies is applying mathematical models to determine if you will pay back a loan or stay in a job. Do they judge you more fairly than people do?
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/using-algorithms-to-determine-character/?_r=1

Farhad and Mike's Week in Review: Can Cities Beat Uber?

Farhad Manjoo and Mike Isaac discuss the week’s tech news. This week: After Uber defeated New York’s effort to cap its growth, how might other cities address Uber and companies like it?
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/25/farhad-and-mikes-week-in-review-can-cities-beat-uber/?_r=1

Square Is Said to Have Filed for Initial Public Offering

The confidential filing allows the mobile payments start-up, which has expanded its ambitions, to keep the offering paperwork private until it is ready to seek investors.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/25/technology/jack-dorsey-square-ipo-twitter.html?_r=1

Taking Stock of a Hard Drive’s Files

And how to get iTunes on a PC play over Bluetooth speakers.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/25/technology/personaltech/taking-stock-of-a-hard-drives-files.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Amazon Shows Profit for a Change

A reason for the company’s success has been its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services, which generated $1.82 billion in revenue last quarter.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/24/daily-report-amazon-shows-profit-for-a-change/?_r=1

Drug Testing Is Coming to E-Gaming

The Electronic Sports League said on Thursday that it would start testing players for performance-enhancing drugs, a regulation move that would align it with more traditional sports leagues.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/24/technology/drug-testing-is-coming-to-e-gaming.html?_r=1

Amazon Reports Unexpected Profit, and Stock Soars

The company had 19 cents a share in profit on $23.19 billion in revenue, which was a 20 percent revenue increase, more than analysts had expected.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/24/technology/amazon-earnings-q2.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Sales of Apple Watch Suggest a Familiar Path to Success

Some technology pundits have declared the device a flop, but Apple has a history of using incremental improvements to make its products indispensable.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/daily-report-sales-of-apple-watch-suggest-a-familiar-path-to-success/?_r=1

Netmarble Takes Stake in SGN, Extending Asia’s Reach Into U.S. Mobile Games

In the last year, large Chinese and Japanese companies, including Tencent and Sega, have pumped tens of millions of dollars into American mobile gaming firms.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/technology/netmarble-takes-stake-in-sgn-extending-asias-reach-into-us-mobile-games.html?_r=1

Starbucks Pairs Up With Lyft On Loyalty Program

Starbucks and Lyft strike a partnership agreement that lets riders of the car-hailing service earn cups of joe through a loyalty program.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/starbucks-pairs-up-with-lyft-on-loyalty-program/?_r=1

A Panoply of Products to Improve the Daily Commute

Powered bikes, backpacks with batteries, on-ear headphones, Bluetooth speakers and USB car chargers can make the trip less of a grind.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/technology/personaltech/a-panoply-of-products-to-improve-the-daily-commute.html?_r=1

Qualcomm Reports Lower Earnings and Says It Will Cut Jobs

Net income was down 47 percent from a year ago, and the company said it would eliminate 15 percent of its work force.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/technology/qualcomm-earnings-q3.html?_r=1

Video Feature: Summertime, and the Grilling Is Easy, With Help

Cooking on the grill can be a challenge, but these apps offer recipes and tips to help users serve up a tasty feast.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/technology/personaltech/video-feature-summertime-and-the-grilling-is-easy-with-help.html?_r=1

Video: App Smart | Grill Like a Pro

Summer is the time for grilling. Several new apps can help you cook your burgers to perfection.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003813360/app-smart-grill-like-a-pro.html

In Apple Watch Debut, Signs of a Familiar Path to Success

Some technology pundits have declared the device a flop, but Apple has a history of using incremental improvements to make its products indispensable.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/technology/personaltech/in-apple-watch-debut-signs-of-a-familiar-path-to-success.html?_r=1

Keeping Dictation on a Mac Private

Also, how to move documents and photos to a new computer after switching to Windows 10.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/technology/personaltech/keeping-dictation-on-a-mac-private.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Apple's 'Amazing Quarter' Isn't Good Enough for Wall Street

While Apple’s phone sales were one-third higher in the quarter than a year ago, at 47.5 million, they fell short of analysts’ estimates, and the stock fell.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/daily-report-apples-amazing-quarter-isnt-good-enough-for-wall-street/?_r=1

Yahoo’s Revenue Increases 15 Percent as Display Ad Business Rallies

The uptick in Yahoo’s core display advertising business accompanied strong growth in newer businesses like video and mobile advertising.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/technology/yahoo-earnings-q2.html?_r=1

A Charge at Microsoft Leads to Its Largest Loss Ever

A $7.5 billion accounting charge for the company’s acquisition of Nokia was a drag on the software maker’s fourth-quarter.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/technology/microsoft-earnings-q4.html?_r=1

Facebook Loses Appeal on New York Search Warrants

A New York appeals court agreed with a lower court that only a defendant could challenge a search warrant, and then only during a hearing before a trial.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/technology/facebook-loses-appeal-on-new-york-search-warrants.html?_r=1

Apple Reports Big Rise in Profit as iPhone Sales Surge

The increase in phone revenue was notable in a season when device purchases tend to slow down.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/technology/apple-earnings-q3.html?_r=1

F.T.C. Accuses LifeLock of Violating Settlement

The F.T.C. said that from 2012 to 2014, LifeLock failed to alert customers as soon as their identities were used by thieves and also failed to protect data with the same high-level safeguards used by financial institutions.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/f-t-c-accuses-lifelock-of-violating-settlement/?_r=1

Security Researchers Find a Way to Hack Cars

Early next month, two security researchers plan to detail how they were able to hack into a Jeep remotely and control the lights, brakes and steering from the Internet. Their discovery impacts some cars sold by Fiat Chrysler from late 2013 to 2015.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/security-researchers-find-a-way-to-hack-cars/?_r=1

Daily Report: IBM Revenue Falls, Highlighting Challenges as It Shifts Course

The technology company, which does most of its business overseas, said most of the decline in the second quarter was because of the strong dollar.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/daily-report-ibm-revenue-falls-highlighting-challenges-as-it-shifts-course/?_r=1

IBM Revenue Falls 13% Despite Big Gains in New Fields

The technology giant, which does most of its business overseas, said most of the decline in the second quarter was because of the strong dollar.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/technology/-2015-07-21-technology-ibm-revenue-falls-13-percent-despite-big-gains-in-new-fieldshtml.html?_r=1

Hacker Attack Reported on Ashley Madison, a Dating Service

Those who breached the site, which is marketed to those seeking extramarital affairs, threatened to release information about users.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/technology/hacker-attack-reported-on-ashley-madison-a-dating-service.html?_r=1

Uber Executive Talks Tough on Europe

In the wake of growing regulatory problems, the ride-booking company said it would continue taking legal action against European countries that ban some of its services.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/uber-executive-talks-tough-on-europe/?_r=1

Daily Report: Windows 10 Signifies Microsoft's Shift in Strategy

Pressure from competitors has compelled the company to make the upgrade free and to find new ways to profit from some of its big moneymakers.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/daily-report-windows-10-signifies-microsofts-shift-in-strategy/?_r=1

Windows 10 Signifies Microsoft’s Shift in Strategy

Pressure from competitors has compelled the company to make the upgrade free and to find new ways to profit from some of its big moneymakers.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/technology/windows-10-signifies-microsofts-shift-in-strategy.html?_r=1

A Light Bulb Goes On, Over the Mall

Public lighting that dials into the Internet of Things could use billions of fixtures to collect data about things as diverse as traffic congestion and a shopper in the cereal aisle.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/technology/a-light-bulb-goes-on-over-the-mall.html?_r=1

Apple Waits as App Developers Study Who’s Buying Its Watch

Facebook and other companies have struggled with how wearers of the device could have a good experience with their apps tailored to a small screen.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/technology/personaltech/apple-waits-as-app-developers-study-whos-buying-its-watch.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Reddit Proposes New Content Rules as a Founder Steps In as Chief

Steve Huffman, who reappeared as chief executive of Reddit, hopes to pull off a turnaround of the popular online message board.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/daily-report-reddit-proposes-new-content-rules-as-a-founder-steps-in-as-chief/?_r=1

Deleting Facebook Comments in Mobile Apps

Also, the hurdles in managing the Control Center in iOS 8.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/18/technology/personaltech/deleting-facebook-comments-in-mobile-apps.html?_r=1

The Debut of Beme, a Social App That Aims for Authenticity

Casey Neistat, a social media celebrity, is releasing Beme, an app intended to strip away the glossy layers of social media identities.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/the-debut-of-beme-a-social-app-that-aims-for-authenticity/?_r=1

Google Revenues Up 11% as Earnings Surpass Forecast

The search company’s new chief financial officer, Ruth Porat, said the results “reflect continued growth across the breadth of our products.”
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/technology/google-earnings-second-quarter.html?_r=1

Returning Reddit Co-Founder Steve Huffman Likely to Meet Resistance to Change

Mr. Huffman, who reappeared as chief executive of Reddit, hopes to pull off a turnaround of the popular online message board.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/technology/reddit-steve-huffman.html?_r=1

Twitter's Communications Chief Leaves as It Seeks New Message

Gabriel Stricker is leaving his position as the troubled social networking company’s chief spokesman, and the company said it was shifting its communications strategy and direction.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/twitters-communications-chief-leaves-as-it-seeks-new-message/?_r=1

F.C.C. Votes to Limit Discounts in Airwaves Auction

The Federal Communications Commission rewrote rules on small-business discounts for a coming auction, partly in response to actions by Dish Network.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/technology/fcc-votes-to-limit-discounts-in-airwaves-auction.html?_r=1

Daily Report: E.U. Investigates Qualcomm for Antitrust Violations

European officials said they would look into whether the chip maker offered financial incentives to potential customers if they bought equipment solely from the American company.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/daily-report-e-u-investigates-qualcomm-for-antitrust-violations/?_r=1

EBay Reports Sale of Enterprise Unit as Earnings Beat Estimates

The company said it had sold the unit for $925 million, and its operating earnings had risen 9 percent, well above the average estimate of analysts.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/technology/ebay-q2-earnings-enterprise-unit.html?_r=1

More Fizzle Than Sizzle on Amazon’s Prime Day

The much-ballyhooed 20th anniversary discount event is awash in complaints of lackluster products and interminable waiting.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/business/more-fizzle-than-sizzle-as-amazons-prime-day-lurches-to-halfway-mark.html?_r=1

Authorities Shut Down Darkode, a Marketplace for Stolen Personal Data

The forum was considered “one of the gravest threats to the integrity of data on computers in the United States and around the world,” one federal official said.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/technology/authorities-shut-down-darkode-a-marketplace-for-stolen-personal-data.html?_r=1

What Stand-Alone GPS Devices Do That Smartphones Can’t

They have bigger screens and offer uninterrupted navigation, and some have forward-facing and backup cameras and other safety features.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/technology/personaltech/what-stand-alone-gps-devices-do-that-smartphones-cant.html?_r=1

Intel Earnings Surpass Forecasts, Driven by Data Centers

The chip maker’s quarterly net income was even with a year ago, even though revenue fell.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/technology/intel-earnings.html?_r=1

Video Feature: Before the Music Festival, Know the Lineup and the Lyrics

Apps can help fans know when their favorite performers are appearing, navigate the concert site and even learn the words to the songs they might hear.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/technology/personaltech/music-festival-apps.html?_r=1

Video: App Smart | Rock the Festival Circuit

Make the most of summer music festivals with apps that can identify songs and tell you when the bands will be playing next.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003799989/app-smart-rock-the-festival-circuit.html

Daily Report: How to Reform Reddit

It might be time for Reddit to move away from its reliance on volunteers to run its operations and give Reddit’s users a financial stake in the company’s success.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/daily-report-how-to-reform-reddit/?_r=1

Daily Report: Micron Technology Is Said to Be Takeover Target of Chinese Rival

Tsinghua Unigroup, China’s top microchip maker, is preparing a plan to bid $23 billion for the American company, a person briefed on the matter said.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/daily-report-micron-technology-is-said-to-be-takeover-target-of-chinese-rival/?_r=1

Obama Program to Connect Public Housing Residents to Web

The sweeping effort is aimed at catching up the many low-income Americans who have been left behind in an increasingly technology-driven nation.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/technology/obama-program-to-connect-public-housing-residents-to-web.html?_r=1

Meet Miip, the Ad Monkey in Your App

In a new twist on personalized mobile ads, InMobi is debuting Miip, an animated monkey character that follows you from app to app, watches what you’re doing and suggests products that you might want to buy.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/14/meet-miip-the-ad-monkey-in-your-app/?_r=1

One Way to Reform Reddit: Give Users a Share in Profits

It might be time for Reddit to move away from its reliance on volunteers to run its operations and give Reddit’s users a financial stake in the company’s success.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/16/technology/personaltech/one-way-to-reform-reddit-give-users-a-share-in-profits.html?_r=1

Evan Williams, Ex-Chief of Twitter, Talks About Its Future

Evan Williams, now chief executive of Medium, spent much of his time at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference talking about Twitter, which is now searching for a C.E.O.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/14/evan-williams-ex-chief-of-twitter-talks-about-its-future/?_r=1

Daily Report: Writers and Booksellers Seek U.S. Antitrust Inquiry Into Amazon

Groups representing thousands of authors, agents and independent booksellers are calling for the Department of Justice to examine Amazon.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/14/daily-report-writers-and-booksellers-seek-u-s-antitrust-inquiry-into-amazon/?_r=1

YouTube Chief Talks Children, Mobile and Competition With Facebook

Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s chief executive, discussed opportunities in mobile, acquisitions and juggling her five kids and her career at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference on Monday.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/youtube-chief-talks-children-mobile-and-competition-with-facebook/?_r=1

Uber Out of the Running for Here, Nokia’s Digital Mapping Service

Uber’s global plans will not include the multibillion-dollar purchase of Here, the main competitor to Google Maps.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/14/technology/uber-out-of-the-running-for-here-nokias-digital-mapping-service.html?_r=1

Accusing Amazon of Antitrust Violations, Authors and Booksellers Demand U.S. Inquiry

Groups representing thousands of authors, agents and independent booksellers are calling for the Department of Justice to examine Amazon.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/14/technology/accusing-amazon-of-antitrust-violations-authors-and-booksellers-demand-us-inquiry.html?_r=1

Details Emerge About Victoria Taylor's Dismissal at Reddit

In a post on Reddit late Sunday, Yishan Wong, Reddit’s former chief executive and Ellen Pao’s predecessor, accused Alexis Ohanian, a Reddit co-founder, of firing Ms. Taylor.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/details-emerge-about-victoria-taylors-dismissal-at-reddit/?_r=1

How to disable Flash Player: Why now's a better time than ever

With multiple new exploits floating around in the wild and less need for Adobe Flash player than ever before, here's how to eradicate it from your PC.
from BWCWeb http://www.pcworld.com/article/2947381/how-to-disable-flash-player-why-nows-a-better-time-than-ever.html

Daily Report: The New Technology to Save Us From Technology

As users become concerned with their compulsive habits with smartphones, developers see a business opportunity in offering ways to help manage the devices.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/daily-report-the-new-technology-to-save-us-from-technology/?_r=1

Microsoft Strikes New Tone for Windows 10 Release

It’s clear the introduction of Windows 10 is going to be more low key than it was for Windows 95.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/microsoft-strikes-new-tone-for-windows-10-release/?_r=1

Satoru Iwata, Nintendo Chief Executive, Dies at 55

Under Mr. Iwata’s watch, Nintendo surged ahead of rival game companies with the release of the Nintendo DS, a hand-held system, and the popular Wii home console.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/business/satoru-iwata-nintendo-chief-executive-dies-at-55.html?_r=1

Asian Tech Start-Ups Quietly Earn Backing

So far this year, Asia has created 11 tech companies with valuations of $1 billion or more, compared with 19 in North America.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/technology/asian-tech-start-ups-quietly-earn-backing.html?_r=1

Sundar Pichai of Google Talks About Phone Intrusion

Google’s senior vice president of products speaks at length about how Google products and apps try to balance giving you information with letting you live your life.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/sundar-pichai-of-google-talks-about-phone-intrusion/?_r=1

Daily Report: Facebook Said to Seek Licensing Deals for Music Videos

If the company, which has been expanding its video offerings, can strike a deal with music labels, it could rival Google’s YouTube.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/10/daily-report-facebook-said-to-seek-licensing-deals-for-music-videos/?_r=1

Google Search Chief Amit Singhal Talks Searching Apps

Google’s search chief, Amit Singhal, discusses how Google search is moving from the web to apps.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/10/google-search-chief-amit-singhal-talks-searching-apps/?_r=1

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Uber Files Motion Opposing Driver Class-Action Suit

The ride-hailing service asserts that the handful of drivers who filed the lawsuit on work status shouldn’t represent all the drivers.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/10/technology/uber-files-motion-opposing-driver-class-action-suit.html?_r=1

Reinventing Google for a Mobile World

As Google races to become as essential on smartphones as it is on desktops, competition is popping up throughout Silicon Valley.
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Daily Report: Yahoo to Enter Fantasy Sports Market

The Internet company says it will host daily and one-week fantasy games, joining a market estimated to generate $2.6 billion in entry fees this year.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/09/daily-report-yahoo-to-enter-fantasy-sports-market/?_r=1

Facebook Gives Users More Control Over Their News Feeds

Facebook announced a set of features that will give users more control over what they want to see in their news feed. In essence, you get to reprogram the social network’s algorithm.
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IBM Announces Computer Chips More Powerful Than Any in Existence

A consortium of which the company is a part has made working versions of ultradense seven-nanometer chips, capable of holding much more information than existing chips.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/09/technology/ibm-announces-computer-chips-more-powerful-than-any-in-existence.html?_r=1

Video Feature: Protect Your Smartphone Data With Some Fortifications

Apps can scan for viruses, encrypt your sensitive information and manage your passwords.
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Smartphones carry a lot of our personal data, including passwords and credit card and bank account numbers. A variety of security programs add an additional layer of protection for that information.
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Scent Received, With a Tap of a Smartphone

Developers are getting ready to introduce products that would allow smartphone users to send and receive scents along with messages and photos.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/09/technology/personaltech/scent-received-with-a-tap-of-a-smartphone.html?_r=1

Yahoo Will Enter Daily Fantasy Sports Market

The Internet company says it will host daily and one-week fantasy games, joining a market estimated to generate $2.6 billion in revenue this year.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/09/technology/yahoo-will-enter-daily-fantasy-sports-market.html?_r=1

Mr. Robot Is the Best Hacking Show Yet—But It’s Not Perfect

Security expert Kim Zetter was shocked to discover a TV show that actually seems to understand what hacking is. (REVIEW)
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Daily Report: Microsoft to Cut Up to 7,800 Jobs, Mostly in Phones Unit

The company will shed more than 6 percent of its workers and take a charge against earnings related to its acquisition of Nokia’s smartphone business.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/08/daily-report-microsoft-to-cut-up-to-7800-jobs-mostly-in-phones-unit/?_r=1

Quip Builds for Computing Everywhere

A company that offered a kind of Microsoft Office for the mobile age rediscovers the desktop, but with a difference: What’s in your computer is what’s in the cloud. If it takes, it could change how many things are built.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/08/quip-builds-for-computing-everywhere/?_r=1

Free and Cheap Photoshop Alternatives for Windows

Adobe Revel is one alternative to Adobe Photoshop Starter Album for Windows, which was discontinued in 2009.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/09/technology/personaltech/free-and-cheap-photoshop-alternatives-for-windows.html?_r=1

Symantec Report Suggests Hackers' Motives Are Blurring

Symantec, the computer security company, suggests that a group it calls Morpho is after intellectual property, possibly to sell it to competitors or nation states.
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Big investors buy fewer homes but see bigger gains

Some credit them with saving the housing market. Others blame them for taking advantage of a crisis and bullying real homebuyers out of the American Dream.
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Major Job Cuts Expected at Microsoft

The layoffs are to be announced just weeks after Satya Nadella, the chief executive, warned of “tough choices” ahead.
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Didi Kuaidi, the Chinese Ride-Hailing Service, Raises $2 Billion

The highly successful fund-raising round comes during a rout in China’s stock markets, showing that the company is perceived as a long-term investment.
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Major Job Cuts Expected at Microsoft

The layoffs would occur just weeks after Satya Nadellla, the chief executive, warned of “tough choices” ahead.
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U.S. Women's Soccer Win Draws Big Sales on Mobile Devices

Sales figures released by Fanatics, the online retailer, offer a peek into what sort of shopping consumers like to do on their mobile devices.
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What Uber Can Learn From Airbnb’s Global Expansion

Uber’s strategy, in contrast with the home-sharing service Airbnb, has been an aggressive catch-me-if-you-can attitude — one that has put it at odds with many regulators.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/08/technology/what-uber-can-learn-from-airbnbs-global-expansion.html?_r=1

Report on Encrypted Communications

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology determined that the special data access given to law enforcement organizations might produce unanticipated security flaws.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/07/07/technology/document-report-on-encrypted-communications.html?_r=1

SurveyMonkey Names William Veghte Chief Executive

Mr. Veghte, a tech veteran who has worked for Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft, will fill the void left by the death of David Goldberg in May.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/08/technology/surveymonkey-names-william-veghte-chief-executive.html?_r=1

Notable Angel Investors

Many angel investors found early success in Silicon Valley start-ups, and wanted to go on to invest in others.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/07/07/business/07AngelInvestorsListy.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Downsides of the Silicon Valley Investing Frenzy

The rush to invest has spurred so-called angel investors into earlier financing rounds, but there are drawbacks for both entrepreneur and investor.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/07/daily-report-downsides-of-the-silicon-valley-investing-frenzy/?_r=1

Code Specialists Oppose U.S. and British Government Access to Encrypted Communication

A new report says giving the governments “exceptional access” to encrypted communications would jeopardize confidential data and critical infrastructure.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/08/technology/code-specialists-oppose-us-and-british-government-access-to-encrypted-communication.html?_r=1

For Start-Ups, How Many Angels Is Too Many?

The Silicon Valley investment frenzy has spurred so-called angel investors into earlier financing rounds, but there are downsides for both entrepreneur and investor.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/07/technology/for-start-ups-how-many-angels-is-too-many.html?_r=1

Sheryl Sandberg Joins SurveyMonkey's Board

Ms. Sandberg, who lost her husband Dave Goldberg in May, is taking a seat on the online survey company he helped build. Facebook’s former C.F.O. is also joining the board.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/sheryl-sandberg-joins-surveymonkeys-board/?_r=1

Google to Test Carpooling Service in Israel

Raising the stakes in its competition with Uber, the search giant said it would test the service in Tel Aviv through Waze, an Israeli social-mapping start-up it acquired in 2013.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/google-to-test-carpooling-service-in-israel/?_r=1

Reddit’s Chief Apologizes After Employee’s Dismissal

Ellen Pao, chief executive of the online message board, made an apology in a post after users took down portions of the site.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/07/technology/reddits-chief-apologizes-after-employees-dismissal.html?_r=1

Daily Report: Getting to 'Buy,' With a Button on Mobile

Companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest are trying to bridge the gap between smartphone browsing and desktop purchases.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/daily-report-getting-to-buy-with-a-button-on-mobile/?_r=1

New, Simple ‘Buy’ Buttons Aim to Entice Mobile Shoppers

Companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest are trying to bridge the gap between smartphone browsing and desktop purchases.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/technology/new-simple-buy-buttons-aim-to-entice-mobile-shoppers.html?_r=1

Unicorn: A Fitting Label for Its Time and Place

While Silicon Valley tried to separate tech winners from losers for decades, until 2013 it had not really coined a name for the kind of start-ups the industry most treasured.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/05/unicorns-a-fitting-word-for-its-time-and-place/?_r=1

Uber Suspends UberPop in France and Awaits Court Ruling

The company said the service would be suspended and remain inactive until a French court ruled on the case.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/04/technology/uber-suspends-uberpop-in-france-and-awaits-court-ruling.html?_r=1

Reddit Moderators Shut Down Parts of Site Over Executive’s Dismissal

The move affected nearly 300 individual discussion areas — so-called subreddits that focus on individual topics like technology, art and business.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/04/technology/reddit-moderators-shut-down-parts-of-site-over-executives-dismissal.html?_r=1

Jitters in Tech World Over New Chinese Security Law

Industry groups say provisions could be used to force companies to allow third-party access to systems, provide encryption keys or even hand over source code.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/03/business/international/jitters-in-tech-world-over-new-chinese-security-law.html?_r=1

Renée James, President of Intel, Is Leaving the Company

The chief executive is using Ms. James’s departure as an opportunity to make sweeping organizational changes.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/03/technology/renee-james-president-of-intel-is-leaving-the-company.html?_r=1

1985 Honda Elite 150cc Motorscooter Just in time for some Summer time fun. Collectible 1985 Honda Elite 150cc Motorscooter ready to cruise. Adult owned, garage kept with low miles that just turned 8400 miles. Full service less then 150 miles ago. Speeds up to 60 mph. Easy to ride with automatic transmission, push button start, 4-stroke water cooled 150cc engine, cheap to maintain, Honda reliability that's built to last. Don't settle for some Chinese built piece of junk, dime a dozen scooter when you can own a Honda. No issues with this bike. 100% stock & original. Everything works. Current State of Georgia Registration, title, & insurance. Great gas mileage too! Please call Stuart @ 912-634-4949 for complete details. Summer is here so don't miss another day of riding fun for so little money. It's already a collectors item that will hold it's value now and increase in value in years to come. Offered @ just $1,200

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Chiefs of T-Mobile and Sprint Spar on Twitter

The penchant of T-Mobile’s chief executive to bluntly criticize the competition has appeared to rub off on the chief executive of another wireless carrier.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/chiefs-of-t-mobile-and-sprint-spar-on-twitter/?_r=1

Opting Out of Automatic Portraits in Sony Cameras

Some people may find Auto Portrait Framing useful or educational, but for those who find it a waste of space, the feature can be easily turned off.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/04/technology/personaltech/opting-out-of-automatic-portraits-in-sony-cameras.html?_r=1

Daily Report: As More Tech Start-Ups Stay Private, So Does the Money

Fledgling companies are increasingly delaying initial public offerings of stock, which can keep the risks — and rewards — limited to venture capitalists and hedge funds.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/daily-report-as-more-tech-start-ups-stay-private-so-does-the-money/?_r=1

In Tests, Yahoo Uses Google to Power Search Results and Ads

Yahoo is turning to the world’s dominant provider of web searches to power some of its own search results. The tests could lead to a deeper relationship between the two companies, whose previous efforts to cooperate on search were blocked by antitrust regulators.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/01/in-tests-yahoo-uses-google-to-power-search-results-and-ads/?_r=1

The Difference Between Listening Up and Tuning Out

Finding the right earphones can significantly affect audio quality and user comfort, and they can be a better investment than cheap drugstore earbuds.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/business/the-difference-between-listening-up-and-tuning-out.html?_r=1

Google Photos Mistakenly Labels Black People 'Gorillas'

Google apologized after a user posted a photo on Twitter showing that the Google Photos app had labeled black people as “gorillas.”
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/01/google-photos-mistakenly-labels-black-people-gorillas/?_r=1

Video: App Smart | Mixology Guides

Even if you are a complete cocktail novice, you can deliver delicious drinks, as long as you have the right app. Kit Eaton looks at three.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003775646/app-smart-mixology-guides.html

One Last Ingredient for a Well-Stocked Bar

How to mix drinks, with apps serving as the bartender’s guide to a spirited cocktail party.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/technology/personaltech/one-last-ingredient-for-a-well-stocked-bar.html?_r=1

As More Tech Start-Ups Stay Private, So Does the Money

Fledgling companies are increasingly delaying initial public offerings of stock, which can keep the risks — and rewards — limited to venture capitalists and hedge funds.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/technology/personaltech/as-more-tech-start-ups-stay-private-so-does-the-money.html?_r=1

Apple Music Is Strong on Design, Weak on Social Networking

The service brags that its playlists are curated by people not algorithms; on the other hand, its social network app needs retooling.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/technology/personaltech/apple-music-is-strong-on-design-weak-on-social-networking.html?_r=1

The Sharing Economy Visits the Backcountry

A company called Hipcamp now offers “land sharing,” a sharing economy term for campsites on private land.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/01/the-sharing-economy-visits-the-backcountry/?_r=1

Daily Report: Apple Music Goes Boldly Where Others Have Gone Before

If the new service is successful, it could deliver billions of dollars in revenue to the music industry and establish streaming music as a stable business.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/01/daily-report-apple-music-goes-boldly-where-others-have-gone-before/?_r=1

A Mac-to-iPhone Handoff

How to set up hardware so that Macs and iOS devices share some tasks like phone calls and text messages from applications like Mail, Safari and Maps.
from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/technology/personaltech/a-mac-to-iphone-handoff.html?_r=1

Facebook Wins a Round in Austrian Court Case

Max Schrems, an Austrian law student, had accused the social media giant of violating Europe’s tough privacy rules.
from BWCWeb http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/01/facebook-wins-a-round-in-austrian-court-case/?_r=1