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• Build 2015: Microsoft releases new Windows 10 build at Build

  29-04-2015 23:53
  
  Microsoft has released a new Technical Preview build of Windows 10 at this year's Build developer conference. Although not all the new Windows 10 features that were announced at Build are available in this Insider Preview release, users will find improvements to Continuum, Cortana and more. There's a lot of visual changes on the surface with build 10074, with improvements to the general user experience. The translucent Aero Glass from Windows 7 is making a reappearance on Windows 10, and Microso
  
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• Apple finds defects with Apple watch - WSJ

  29-04-2015 22:48
  
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc has found defects with the Apple watch, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. A Chinese-made component of the Apple Watch was found to be defective, causing the company to limit availability of the watch, the Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter. Apple was not immediately available for comment.
  
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• Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

  29-04-2015 22:35
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft hopes to get more people using the next version of its Windows software on all kinds of devices, by giving them access to many of the same apps they're already using on Apple or Android phones.
  
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• Japanese PM seeks tech innovation in Silicon Valley visit

  29-04-2015 22:32
  
  Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans a swing through Silicon Valley on Thursday, speaking with Stanford University experts about innovation, building relationships with tech firms and investors, and ...
  
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• Google's cynical offer to 'help' European publishers

  29-04-2015 22:29 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Google admits that it made mistakes in its relations with media companies and says it has been "misunderstood."
  
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• ​Salesforce as takeover target: Here's a look at the potential buyers

  29-04-2015 21:52 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Salesforce has a gawdy market cap so the field of potential acquirers is limited. Nevertheless, a handful of tech giants led by Oracle could pull off a deal.
  
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• Planes grounded by iPad app error

  29-04-2015 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  American Airlines delays dozens of flights after an iPad app used by its pilots stops working.
  
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• Android and iPhone apps coming to Windows 10 smartphones

  29-04-2015 20:26
  
  At Microsoft's Build developer conference in San Francisco, the company announced it would be making it very easy to get Android and iOS apps running on Windows 10. Head of Windows Terry Myerson revealed the two new development kits are part of Microsoft's big push to woo developers to its new platform, which will run across everything from its HoloLens virtual reality headset to Internet of Things devices, as well as smartphones.
  
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• Ex-Microsoft employee's contract management startup Icertis raises $6 million

  29-04-2015 20:14 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Enterprise startup Icertis recently raised a $6 million funding round from Greycroft Partners and Fidelity Growth Partners India. Here's what it means for the company.
  
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• As unrest and arrests grow, Clinton evolves on crime

  29-04-2015 20:05
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton issued an impassioned call for overhauling an "out of balance" criminal justice system Tuesday, using her first major public policy address as a presidential candidate to reflect on the recent unrest in Baltimore and push for an end to "the era of mass incarceration."
  
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• Nasdaq apology for Twitter mistake

  29-04-2015 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Nasdaq stock market says its "regrets" an "operational error" which led to Twitter's results being released early.
  
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• 'Destiny' video game creators seek to atone for missteps

  29-04-2015 19:32
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creators of "Destiny" are ready to unleash the wolves.
  
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• Hands-on review: TomTom Bandit

  29-04-2015 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  No, that isn't a Star Wars droid you're looking at, but it might be the action camera you're looking for. This is the Bandit, TomTom's new GoPro rival and bold venture into new waters.It might sound like a strange move for one of the world's leading sat nav companies to make, but TomTom started down this road in 2013 with the launch its Runner watch - and the subsequent sports wearables that followed. The Bandit doesn't just want to be better than the GoPro at quality high-octane video capture,
  
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• Judge objects to Facebook training

  29-04-2015 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Texas judge whose Facebook posts led to a mistrial is appealing against a ruling that she take social-media classes.
  
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• Review: Little-known Facebook apps might remain just that

  29-04-2015 18:41
  You probably already use Facebook on your phone, along with its Messenger app for chatting with Facebook friends. You might also have Instagram and WhatsApp, two services Facebook bought in recent years. ...
  
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• Popcorn Time to be blocked in the UK

  29-04-2015 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Illegal streaming app will be blocked in the UK after a successful legal challenge from Hollywood movie studios.
  
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• Microsoft makes its case for Windows 10

  29-04-2015 18:34
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft figures one way to get people psyched about Windows 10 is to make sure there are plenty of cool features and apps for smartphones and tablets that use the new operating system.
  
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• Hulu lands 'Seinfeld' episodes, future AMC series

  29-04-2015 18:22
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — As people increasingly turn to the Internet for their TV fix, Hulu is adding "Seinfeld" episodes and future AMC series to its lineup.
  
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• VIDEO: Reaction to new leathery LG phone

  29-04-2015 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Technology journalists react to LG's latest smartphone, the G4.
  
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• VIDEO: First look at LG's leathery phone

  29-04-2015 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Technology journalists give first reactions to LG's new flagship G4 smartphone.
  
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• Nasa unveils shape-changing plane wing

  29-04-2015 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nasa jointly develops a plane wing that can change shape during flight, reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency.
  
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• Brazil court injunction suspends Uber ride-share service

  29-04-2015 17:10
  A Brazilian court has issued an injunction suspending the U.S-based online taxi service Uber, the latest setback for the company after several countries took similar steps in recent months. The State Court of Sao Paulo ruled on Tuesday that Uber, which allows users to summon a ride with their smartphones, was in violation of local transportation laws regulating the use of taxis. The injunction ordered Uber to cease operations immediately and to ensure the app is no longer available for download
  
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• Clinton: Baltimore shows justice system 'out of balance'

  29-04-2015 16:59
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Pointing to a wave of violence in Baltimore, Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the nation's criminal justice system has gotten "out of balance" and must be restored through steps such as the use of body cameras by every police department in the country.
  
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• YouTube goes to Hollywood with plans to make movies featuring digital stars

  29-04-2015 16:40
  
  Google’s online video service will make a series of films with AwesomenessTV, as well as bagging exclusive rights for new shows by The Fine Brothers and SmoshYouTube is getting into the movie business, although its films will be getting their premieres online rather than in cinemas.Google’s online video service has announced a partnership with multi-channel network (MCN) and DreamWorks Animation subsidiary AwesomenessTV to make a series of films featuring YouTube stars. Related: ‘Tradition
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2-in-1 (2nd Gen) review: Optional Pro keyboard required

  29-04-2015 16:36 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  Lenovo's second-generation ThinkPad Helix is a compact and competent ultrabook, although some may not like the highly reflective screen and most will need the optional Ultrabook Pro keyboard.
  
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• The in crowd: Tech Weekly podcast

  29-04-2015 16:29
  
  From exploding kittens to electric bikes to space telescopes, crowdfunding has revolutionised the way we create. So how do you do it? Continue reading...
  
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• Hands-on review: EE Harrier Mini

  29-04-2015 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The EE Kestrel was briefly the cheapest 4G smartphone on the market when it launched last year with a £99 price tag, as the superfast network looked to tempt people into the world of 4G.EE is looking to repeat the trick this time round with the Harrier Mini, which comes in at the same price point as the Kestrel, but with a slightly better feature set and the promise of Wi-Fi calling on top of a speedy 4G connection.If you don't fancy picking the Harrier Mini up on PAYG you can also get it on co
  
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• Twitter's growth seen hinging on luring advertisers

  29-04-2015 16:03
  
  (Reuters) - Twitter Inc's slowing revenue and user growth has raised further doubts about its ability to entice advertisers to spend more on its platform - at least in the near term. Twitter's market value fell by a fifth, or about $5 billion, on Tuesday after its disappointing first-quarter results were released in error an hour ahead of schedule. At least 15 brokerages cut their price targets on the stock. "...Simply put, advertisers aren't willing to bid up or spend as muc
  
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• Ukip MEP David Coburn banned from Wikipedia indefinitely

  29-04-2015 15:15
  
  Online administrator blocks user account of ‘David Coburn MEP’ over attempts to alter article about the Ukip politician 69 times in six daysContinue reading...
  
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• Google launches security feature for Chrome web browser

  29-04-2015 15:01
  
  By Yasmeen Abutaleb NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc on Wednesday announced a free extension for its Chrome web browser that better protects Google accounts, including email, against online attackers trying to steal passwords and other personal information. The extension, called Password Alert, can be downloaded on Google Chrome and warns users before they enter account information on "phishing" pages, or imitation sites designed to steal passwords and access personal information, such
  
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• ​Google launches Chrome extension to thwart phishing on its accounts

  29-04-2015 15:00 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Password Alert is a Chrome extension that will warn you if you're about to enter your password in a fake Google account page.
  
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• Hands-on first impressions: Three days with the Apple Watch Sport edition

  29-04-2015 14:47 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Matthew made a recent decision to purchase an Apple Watch and ended up getting one from eBay faster than most who pre-ordered from Apple. He's spent three days with it and has all the details on setting it up.
  
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• How a tweet wiped $8bn off Twitter

  29-04-2015 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How 25% of Twitter's value was wiped out by a tweet
  
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• AT&T fires executive after lawsuit alleging racial discrimination

  29-04-2015 13:43
  
  (Reuters) - AT&T Inc fired the president of its U-Verse business, after an African American female employee filed a racial discrimination lawsuit. In her lawsuit against Aaron Slator, AT&T and its CEO, Knoyme King alleged she was racially harassed during her employment at the company, the National Association for African American Owned Media said on Monday. "Aaron Slator has been terminated. There is no place for demeaning behaviour within AT&T and we regret the action was n
  
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• Self-aiming bullets hit moving target

  29-04-2015 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US research agency Darpa releases a new video of its Exacto guided bullets. Here's a look at those and some of their other inventions.
  
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• What is DevOps and why does it matter?

  29-04-2015 13:34 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  New to some, old hat to many and a source of puzzlement to more than a few, there is no doubt that DevOps is a hot topic. Read on to find out what it's all about.
  
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• ​Samsung wrestles smartphone lead back from Apple

  29-04-2015 13:34 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Samsung is shipping fewer smartphones than it was a year ago, but it was enough to reclaim its throne from Apple.
  
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• Jay Z to perform rare songs to promote Tidal service

  29-04-2015 13:04
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jay Z is breaking out his B-sides to hype his fledgling music streaming service.
  
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• Visual artists see red as Silicon Valley rental service accused of losing artwork

  29-04-2015 13:00
  
  Artists say GetArtUp, which allows businesses and wealthy individuals to rent pieces, has mistreated pieces and some have never been returned Continue reading...
  
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• This selfie-stick arm is a sure sign that the end of the world is nigh

  29-04-2015 12:59
  
  End this. End it all.
  
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• Mediaset sees 'opportunities' to work with Vivendi

  29-04-2015 12:21
  
  Italian private broadcaster Mediaset sees opportunities to work with French group Vivendi although no joint projects are in the offing in the very short term, Mediaset vice chairman said on Wednesday. Pier Silvio Berlusconi also said selling the Berlusconi family's controlling stake in Mediaset was out of the question, following a report in a French publication this week that Vivendi was "actively looking" at a purchase of Mediaset. Pier Silvio Berlusconi said the group was open t
  
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• Samsung back on top as world’s biggest smartphone manufacturer

  29-04-2015 12:16
  
  Sales put Samsung back in front in terms of volume, but war with Apple over larger-screened phones takes its toll on profits Samsung has reclaimed the top spot in global smartphone sales, beating Apple and Lenovo, despite its profits slipping 39%.
  Samsung sold 83.2m smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2015, according to data from research firm Strategy Analytics, reclaiming the top spot from Apple which sold 61.2m iPhones in the same period. In total, 345m smartphones were sold globally
  
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• Want a new PC for work? Get ready to be disappointed

  29-04-2015 12:08 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The US dollar may give cheap Chromebooks an extra nudge this year, but enterprise spending on high-end hardware is expected to take a hit.
  
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• ABC to spend aggressively on expanding digital audience

  29-04-2015 12:01
  
  Head of news Kate Torney outlines growth plan, saying corporation intends to increase investment in online services by 40% over next three years Continue reading...
  
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• Stainless steel revolutionised eating after centuries of a bad taste in the mouth

  29-04-2015 11:29
  
  It took thousands of years to find cheap metal cutlery that didn’t react disagreeably with food Continue reading...
  
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• App fail on iPad grounds 'a few dozen' American Airlines flights

  29-04-2015 11:00
  
  App used by pilots as ‘electronic kit bag’ since 2013 crashes, leaving planes unable to take offAmerican Airlines was forced to delay multiple flights on Tuesday night after the iPad app used by pilots crashed.Introduced in 2013, the cockpit iPads are used as an “electronic flight bag”, replacing 16kg (35lb) of paper manuals which pilots are typically required to carry on flights. They are used to distribute information such as flight plans throughout the airline’s fleet.Find myself on
  
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• New and old media divided over Miliband's Russell Brand interview

  29-04-2015 10:49
  
  Gulf between views of disillusioned millennials engaged by Russell Brand’s lively anti-politics rhetoric and old guard of political journalismContinue reading...
  
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• Slattery's Superloop applies for ASX listing

  29-04-2015 10:41 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The Megaport spin-off fibre company Superloop has announced its IPO, and applied to list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
  
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• LG Electronics says 1Q profit sinks nearly 60 percent

  29-04-2015 10:20
  
  LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday its quarterly profit plunged 59 percent as losses from TVs offset a modest improvement in its smartphone business. The Korean company said its January-March net profit ...
  
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• Tattoos Can Cause Apple Watches To Malfunction

  29-04-2015 10:16
  
  Early adopters of the new Apple Watch have found that the device malfunctions when worn by people with wrist tattoos. Apple Watch requests a security PIN immediately after detecting that it has left an owner's wrist, meaning that those affected are forced to repeatedly enter their code. The problem should have been foreseeable - Apple has already explained that it measures heart rate by analysing light absorption through the skin.
  
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