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Russian court rejects Google's latest Android antitrust appeal
TechCrunch - 17 Aug 2016 14:08
Google has had another appeal against Android antitrust charges turned down by a Russian court. At issue is how the company requires handset makers using its Android OS to also pre-load Google apps and services onto de...
Prosper Reports $35M Loss as Revenue Plummets
American Banker - 17 Aug 2016 00:52
Like its peers, the San Francisco-based marketplace lender is struggling to manage the fallout of a sharp reversal in the interest of investors.
California Arson Suspect to Appear in Court
ABC News - 17 Aug 2016 15:42
Damin Anthony Pashilk, 40, was taken into custody Monday.
Nikon D3400 Announced
The Huffington Post - 17 Aug 2016 15:54Tattoos that can control your phone are here and totally essential
Mashable - 17 Aug 2016 23:37The fintech ecosystem explained
Business Insider - 17 Aug 2016 15:30
Shutterstock We’ve entered the most profound era of change for financial services companies since the 1970s brought us index mutual funds, discount brokers and ATMs. No firm is immune from the coming disruption and eve...
Flooded Louisiana Begins to Clean Up and Search for Bodies
Time - 17 Aug 2016 04:34
At least 40,000 homes have been damaged and 11 people killed in some of the worst flooding in Louisiana history
Apple is investing more in China, including an R&D center
The Verge - 17 Aug 2016 05:58
Apple CEO Tim Cook has made his second official trip to China of the year, meeting with government officials to discuss future investment opportunities. The Wall Street Journal, citing state broadcaster CCTV, notes that ...
Cisco to slash 14,000 jobs, says report
Business Insider - 17 Aug 2016 03:56
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Top North Korean official defects over 'disgust' with Kim Jong Un
The Week - 17 Aug 2016 14:49
Officials in Seoul confirmed Wednesday that senior North Korean diplomat Thae Yong Ho has defected to South Korea. Thae, deputy minister at the North Korean Embassy in London, is believed to be "the highest-ranking North...
Honor 8 hands-on preview: Way better than you expect
Android Central - 17 Aug 2016 05:30
The Honor 8 introduces the U.S. to one of the world's best-kept phone secrets. A year ago, our Alex Dobie called the Honor 7 "a well-built, premium handset and a quick performer, [with] camera capabilities that stand out...
Video of Trump civil suit deposition could soon be released
CBSNews - 17 Aug 2016 00:59
A transcript of his deposition in his suit against chef Geoffrey Zakarian has been released, and video of the deposition could also soon be made public
iTunes 12.5 and iOS 10 music app add lyrics to song playback
The Loop - 17 Aug 2016 16:49
Kirk McElhearn walks you through the process of showing lyrics on your Mac and iOS device. Love this.Lyrics have been part of iTunes for a long time. Here's Kirk on what's new here: You have always been able to add lyric...
Donald Trump gets his first intelligence briefing today. Too bad he doesn't trust U.S. intelligence.
The Week - 17 Aug 2016 16:52
Donald Trump says he's leery of U.S. intelligence -- despite the fact that as the Republican presidential nominee, he'll begin receiving intelligence briefings Wednesday morning. On Tuesday night, Trump admitted he doesn...
Here's the difference between ice cream, gelato, soft serve, frozen custard, sherbet, sorbet, and frozen yogurt
Business Insider - 17 Aug 2016 15:46
When the summer heat is on, there's almost nothing better than grabbing a frozen dessert to help you cool down. But from ice cream and gelato to soft serve and frozen yogurt, there are plenty of icy snacks you can choos...
Ouch! Defending Olympic diving champ belly-flops during quest for repeat
Washington Post - 17 Aug 2016 05:28
Something went terribly wrong for Russia's Ilya Zakharov during Tuesday morning's three-meter springboard diving semifinal.
USB-IF announces compliance for USB Type-C devices
Android Authority - 17 Aug 2016 01:33
The USB-IF is making it mandatory for compliant USB Type-C cable manufacturers to prominently display power capabilities in watts.
New Intel Atom processors for Joule dev kits might not land in consumer devices
Digital Trends - 17 Aug 2016 23:21
Intel recently revealed the availability of its Joule dev kits that are packed with speedy new Atom "Broxton-M" processors. These chips may not be used in consumer devices despite the upgrades they provide over the previ...
The NSA Hack -- What, When, Where, How, Who & Why? Explained Here...
The Hacker News - 17 Aug 2016 15:09
You might have heard about the recent ongoing drama of NSA hack that has sparked a larger debate on the Internet concerning abilities of US intelligence agencies as well as their own security. Saturday morning the news b...
The 10 things in advertising you need to know today
Business Insider - 17 Aug 2016 12:14
Business Insider Good morning. Here's everything you need to know in the world of advertising today. 1. Some of ad tech company SteelHouse's former clients have signed declarations supporting Criteo's allegation that the...
Casino mogul not backing Trump or Clinton
CNN - 17 Aug 2016 07:31
Billionaire casino magnate Steve Wynn says he hasn't "given a dime" to Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, both of whom he describes as friends.
China Says Cyber Rules No Cause for Foreign Business Concern
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2016 06:12
China's pending cyber security law will not create obstacles for foreign business, China's Foreign Ministry said, responding to concerns by international business lobbies over the planned rules.