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Microsoft Admits Windows 10 Defeat, No One Trusts Social Media… [Tech News Digest]

July 18, 2016

Microsoft fails to hit Windows 10 target, no one believes what they read on social media, download Amazon videos to SD cards, choose new themes on Google Keyboard, and experience Instagram in real life. Microsoft to Miss Windows 10 Target In April 2015, when Microsoft pitched Windows 10 to developers, the company pledged to have… read more »

Try iOS 10 and macOS Sierra Now, Wearables Leak Your Passwords… [Tech News Digest]

July 10, 2016

The iOS 10 and macOS Sierra betas arrive, beware the dangers of wearing a wearable, Lyft Premier adds a touch of luxury, Final Fantasy VII is available on Android, and Pokemon GO frustrates a fat man. Apple Releases Two Important Betas Warning: The McDonald’s app doesn’t work on the iOS 10 public beta — James… read more »

The Internet Is a Basic Human Right, Apple Harvests Your Organs… [Tech News Digest]

July 6, 2016

The United Nations wants you to have unfettered access to the internet, Apple wants you to donate your organs, Facebook ups its language game, Prince gets immortalized online, and speedrunning for charity. The UN Wants to Protect Your Internets Many of us rely on the internet to do, well, anything and everything these days. It’s… read more »

Microsoft Talks Windows 10 Subscriptions, Android N Is Nougat… [Tech News Digest]

July 3, 2016

Windows 10 subscriptions are not coming (yet), Google names Android N Nougat, Apple bullies Spotify into submission, Amazon announces Prime Day on July 12, and a bonkers man builds a bonkers bazooka. Are Windows 10 Subscriptions Coming? Windows 10 is currently available as a free upgrade to anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Time… read more »

Microsoft Pays For Windows 10 Upgrade, Fixes the Start Menu… [Tech News Digest]

June 28, 2016

The Windows 10 upgrade that cost big money, Windows 10 gets a Start Menu Repair Tool, Kobo prepares to launch new hardware, Sony isn’t a fan of Jihad, and the forgotten emoji take revenge. Microsoft Pays For Unwanted Upgrade Microsoft has paid $ 10,000 in compensation to a woman called Teri Goldstein. Why? Because it… read more »

How to Make Sure You Never Miss Breaking News on Twitter

June 24, 2016

There’s no denying the power of Twitter to bring you breaking news. Whether it’s from mainstream media and journalists, passersby with access to Twitter, or even the people who are part of the story, they’re all sharing their experiences on Twitter. So with all that information, how do you make sure you’re not missing the important stories?… read more »

GitHub Logins Hacked, Facebook Gets Football Game… [Tech News Digest]

June 17, 2016

GitHub logins are hacked with stolen passwords, Facebook Messenger gets a hidden football game, Snapchat, Facebook and Twitter evolve their advertising, Now On Tap gets a useful upgrade, and NASA conducts a fire experiment in space. GitHub Logins Hacked With Stolen Passwords A GitHub attacker has launched a massive campaign to access accounts using stolen… read more »

Facebook Might Be Listening, Google Helps You Find Your Phone… [Tech News Digest]

June 2, 2016

Facebook gets accused of listening to users’ conversations, Google tracks lost smartphones, Microsoft’s spam filters fail to work, Periscope enlists juries to take down trolls, and making Windows error messages sound sweet. Facebook Might Be Listening to You Facebook has been accused of listening into people’s conversations, using the results to serve contextual advertising to… read more »

Twitter Goes Beyond 140 Characters, But It’s Not All Good News

May 29, 2016

From the time it was first conceived, Twitter has limited messages to 140 characters. That included anything you type, from other user’s handles to the # of a hashtag. But all that is about to change soon. Twitter has officially announced that it will rethink what it counts in those 140 characters. “In the coming… read more »