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Woman who left rare Apple 1 for recycling has $100000 check waiting

The Guardian Woman who left rare Apple 1 for recycling has $100000 check waitingThe GuardianAn original Apple computer, now known as the Apple 1, which was designed and hand-built in 1976 by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is shown at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Photograph: Tony Avelar/EPA. Reuters. Sunday ...$100000 cheque awaits donor of vintage Apple computerToronto Sun$100000 check awaits mystery Apple I donorSan Jose Mercury NewsRare 1976 Apple computer worth $200000 accidentally thrown away at recycling ...Mirror.co.ukSky News -ABC News -Reuters Indiaall 136 news articles »

Google's Project Loon Gets 'Autolauncher,' Mesh Networking

TIME Google's Project Loon Gets 'Autolauncher,' Mesh NetworkingPC MagazineAt this rate, there might be a lot more Google balloons in the sky before you know it. According to the latest updates from Google I/O, the company's developer conference held in San Francisco this past week, Google has two major updates surrounding its ...Google Releases Details About Recent Project Loon UpdatesHeadlines & Global NewsThe Incredible Calculations That Keep Google's Project Loon AloftGizmodoGoogle's Nuttiest Project Is Making Big ProgressTIMEEngadget -Bloomberg -9 to 5 Googleall 12 news articles »

Why Helping the Poor Pay for Broadband Is Good for Us All

Wired Why Helping the Poor Pay for Broadband Is Good for Us AllWiredThe head of the Federal Communications Commission says he wants to make it a little easier for all Americans to get online. Tom Wheeler, the chairman of the FCC, shared a proposal last week urging the commission to update its Lifeline program, which ...Does social contract extend to subsidized Internet?DesMoinesRegister.comTo make India truly digital, target the poor, not richHindustan TimesFCC Head Unveils Proposal To Narrow Digital DivideNewsFactor NetworkThe National Law Review -Casper Star-Tribune Onlineall 49 news articles »

At I/O, Google earns praise for diversity

ITworld At I/O, Google earns praise for diversityITworldAmid all the announcements of new technologies, one of the things that stood out about Google's keynote address to attendees of its I/O development conference in San Francisco on Thursday was the diverse group of faces presenting there. ted talks logo.Women Should Keep Reading the CommentsWiredNow on Tap expands Google Now with more useful infoCNETall 16 news articles »

At I/O, Google earns praise for diversity

ITworld At I/O, Google earns praise for diversityITworldAmid all the announcements of new technologies, one of the things that stood out about Google's keynote address to attendees of its I/O development conference in San Francisco on Thursday was the diverse group of faces presenting there. ted talks logo.Women Should Keep Reading the CommentsWiredNow on Tap expands Google Now with more useful infoCNETThe Biggest Thing Google Didn't Announce Was Its Robot Brain that LearnsPopular Mechanicsall 19 news articles »

Apple says the Watch's irregular heart rate tracking is intentional

Engadget Apple says the Watch's irregular heart rate tracking is intentionalEngadgetWhen Apple trotted out its first update for the Watch, fitness mavens were alarmed at the suddenly inconsistent heart rate tracking. Did Cupertino break one of its wearable's signature features? Well, not quite. Apple has posted an updated support page that ...Apple: Suspected Watch OS 1.0.1 heart rate bug is intentionalTodaysiPhone.com (blog)How to Update the Software on Your Apple Watch [Video]iClarifiedApple says sporadic Apple Watch heart rate readings are a feature, not a bugThe VergeAppAdvice -Hot Hardware -Tech News Todayall 9 news articles »

Google's Project Loon Gets 'Autolauncher,' Mesh Networking

Engadget Google's Project Loon Gets 'Autolauncher,' Mesh NetworkingPC MagazineAt this rate, there might be a lot more Google balloons in the sky before you know it. According to the latest updates from Google I/O, the company's developer conference held in San Francisco this past week, Google has two major updates surrounding its ...The gadgets of Google's advanced research divisionAtlanta Journal ConstitutionGoogle Releases Details About Recent Project Loon UpdatesHeadlines & Global NewsThe Incredible Calculations That Keep Google's Project Loon AloftGizmodoTIME -Engadget -Bloombergall 13 news articles »

Halo 3 ODST Remastered available now on Xbox One

Gamespresso Halo 3 ODST Remastered available now on Xbox OneGamespressoHalo 3 ODST – the spin off to the hugely popular Halo 3 – has finally been made available to a certain number of people via The Master Chief Collection. The select few involve anyone who played The Master Chief Collection between its launch date of ...Halo: The Master Chief Collection Adds ODST Campaign, New Multiplayer MapCinema BlendHalo 3: ODST Arrives for Master Chief Collection OwnersAttack of the FanboyHalo 3: ODST Remastered Out Now on Xbox OneGameSpotGame Informer -IGN -High-Def Digestall 37 news articles »

Photo app smackdown

Newsweek Photo app smackdown - Google, Apple or Yahoo?USA TODAYLOS ANGELES - Let the smartphone photo wars begin! In one corner, it's Google Photos, as the search giant takes on Apple's iCloud, Yahoo's redesigned Flickr app, Dropbox, Microsoft and others, in a bid to be the one-stop app home for all your photos and ...Google PhotosPC MagazineWhy you want Google PhotosComputerworldBest Cloud Storage For Your Photos: Google Photos vs Amazon Photos vs ...Tech TimesIBNLive -Firstpost -San Jose Mercury Newsall 538 news articles »

Sony promises 'Ultra Street Fighter IV' PS4 patch next week

Engadget Sony promises 'Ultra Street Fighter IV' PS4 patch next weekEngadgetThe launch of Ultra Street Fighter IV on the PlayStation 4 hasn't exactly gone as planned, with gamers complaining of input lag, shoddy netcode, glitches, a start screen that refers to a button on the controller that doesn't exist and other issues. Tonight Sony ...Ultra Street Fighter IV PS4 Patch Coming Next WeekI4U NewsCapcom pulls PS4 Ultra Street Fighter IV from Capcom Pro TourClickonline.comFace-Off: Ultra Street Fighter 4 on PS4Eurogamer.netArcade Sushiall 20 news articles »

Windows 10 Build 10130 adds Cortana button, new icons, Start improvements

PCWorld Windows 10 Build 10130 adds Cortana button, new icons, Start improvementsPCWorldMicrosoft continues to polish the scuff marks on Windows 10 with its latest Build 10130. The new build, released Friday for download via the Fast Ring of the Windows 10 Insider program, adds new icons, some default behaviors for virtual desktops and even a ...and more »

Google and Qualcomm Partner To Make A Project Tango Smartphone

AnandTech Google and Qualcomm Partner To Make A Project Tango SmartphoneAnandTechProject Tango is the name of Google's initiative to build smartphones and tablets with cameras and sensors that can be used to track its position in 3D space, and to map the environment around it. Although it was initially announced as a platform that would ...Now anyone can tango with one of Google's 3D scanning tabletsThe Star OnlineGoogle And Qualcomm Working On Project 'Tango', Might Be Powered By ...GizbotThis slide appears to show the back cameras on Qualcomm and Google's ...Phone ArenaThe Vergeall 75 news articles »

Windows 10 Build 10130 adds Cortana button, new icons, Start improvements

PCWorld Windows 10 Build 10130 adds Cortana button, new icons, Start improvementsPCWorldMicrosoft continues to polish the scuff marks on Windows 10 with its latest Build 10130. The new build, released Friday for download via the Fast Ring of the Windows 10 Insider program, adds new icons, some default behaviors for virtual desktops and even a ...At I/O, More Evidence of Google's Complicated Relationship With iOSFast CompanyMicrosoft rolls out Windows 10 test build 10130 for PCsZDNetMicrosoft releases Windows 10 preview for PCs with Cortana keyboard shortcut ...VentureBeatEngadgetall 129 news articles »

Facebook Finally Adds Animated GIF Support

Gizmodo Facebook Finally Adds Animated GIF SupportPC MagazineGet ready for Facebook to be a whole lot more animated. The social network has caved and joined the GIF party. That's right, you can finally post an animated GIF in your Facebook status update. "We're rolling out support for animated GIFs in News Feed," a ...Facebook finally adds support for animated GIFsMacworldFacebook Confirms It Will Officially Support GIFsTechCrunchRejoice: Facebook gets GIF support. Here's everything you need to know.MashableTIME -Gizmodoall 57 news articles »

Splatoon Sells Out In Japan, Nintendo Apologizes

GamingBolt Splatoon Sells Out In Japan, Nintendo ApologizesGamingBoltSplatoon is Nintendo's first major in house new IP in over a decade, and it is also a very fresh new spin on the shooter genre. Players have been awaiting its launch for a while now, and Nintendo itself has also been giving the game all of its marketing push.Zelda Wii U Plot Rumors and Possible E3 AppearanceZelda DungeonNintendo Hides a Surprise in Its Super Mario Bros. Anniversary Website ...Nintendo LifeThe producer of 'Splatoon' on how to make a Nintendo originalEngadgetGematsu -WBEZ -Warp Zonedall 43 news articles »

Ross Ulbricht, Creator of Silk Road Website, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

NBCNews.com Ross Ulbricht, Creator of Silk Road Website, Is Sentenced to Life in PrisonNew York TimesRoss W. Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, a notorious online marketplace for the sale of heroin, cocaine, LSD and other illegal drugs, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday in Federal District Court in Manhattan. Mr. Ulbricht, 31, was sentenced by the judge ...Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Sentenced to Life in PrisonWall Street JournalSilk Road Mastermind Ross Ulbricht Sentenced to Life in PrisonNBCNews.comSilk Road website creator gets life term for drug plotReutersWired -The Guardianall 251 news articles »

Google's Project Jacquard to make smart fabric for smart clothing, Levi's first ...

PCWorld Google's Project Jacquard to make smart fabric for smart clothing, Levi's first ...PCWorldUpdate 05/29 10:00am: Story updated with news about Levi's partnership. Wander around the halls of Google's I/O conference and eventually you'll bump into a large table covered with a blue cloth. But being I/O, this is no ordinary cloth. It's a smart fabric ...Google partners with Levi's to create interactive clothingMashableLevi's wants to put Google's touch-sensitive fabric inside your jeansThe VergeATAP's 'Soli' Radar-Based Gesture Control Could Be The Perfect Wearable ...TechCrunchVariety -TIME -Business Insiderall 50 news articles »

Apple Offers Quick Fix For iPhone Messaging Crash Bug

ABC News Apple Offers Quick Fix For iPhone Messaging Crash BugABC NewsApple is offering a workaround for users affected by an iMessage bug that causes some iPhones to crash after receiving a specific string of characters via text message. While the company said it is working on a software update to fix the issue, it advised users ...Apple releases fix for effective power iPhone crash prankTelegraph.co.ukApple Posts A Workaround For The iOS Messages Bug, Promises A Fix Is ComingTechCrunchSnapchat And Twitter Can Also Transmit The iPhone Text Crash BugFast CompanyThe Guardian -Fortuneall 86 news articles »

Google's amazing new app is like Gmail for your Photos

CNNMoney Google's amazing new app is like Gmail for your PhotosCNNMoneyGoogle's Photos is yet another service that promises to neatly collect all your photos and videos in one space. But when going up against products like Apple (AAPL, Tech30) Photos, Flickr, and Dropbox's Carousel, Google (GOOGL, Tech30) is going to need ...Google Photos' algorithm makes the manual sorting of images a quaint pastimePCWorldDespite Google Photos' arrival, Google+ still livesComputerworldGoogle introduces photo serviceZee NewsWNAX -Florida Times-Union -The Indian Expressall 368 news articles »

Google's Ingenious Plan to Make Apps Obsolete

Wired Google's Ingenious Plan to Make Apps ObsoleteWiredCaption: Aparna Chennapragada, director of Google Now for Google Inc., speaks during the Google I/O Annual Developers Conference in San Francisco, California. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Slide: 2 / of 3 . Caption: Google. Slide: 3 / of 3 ...Japan remains Google Play's top country by revenueZDNetChild-friendly apps earn 'family star' in Google Play storeCNETGoogle launches family-friendly section in Play storePCWorldEngadgetall 2,919 news articles »

Google Play Services 7.5 Brings Smart Lock for Passwords, App Invites, and More

India Today Google Play Services 7.5 Brings Smart Lock for Passwords, App Invites, and MoreNDTVGoogle's annual I/O conference saw some major announcements including the next Android M Developer Preview release. The company also announced the rollout of Google Play Services 7.5 that brings Smart Lock for Passwords, new APIs for Google ...Tech tips: How to keep your Google account safeIndia TodayGoogle Launches Identity Platform for Third-Party AppsInternet Marketing NewsGoogle announces security features for AndroidComputerWeekly.comAndroid Authority (blog) -The Register -CNNMoneyall 24 news articles »

Google Play Gets Family Sections; Saw 50 Billion App Installs in a Year

Variety Google Play Gets Family Sections; Saw 50 Billion App Installs in a YearNDTVBesides talking about Android M and other updates at the Google I/O 2015 keynote event, the company revealed the Google Play app install numbers for the past year - indicating a constant growth of the Android platform worldwide. The firm also introduced ...Google makes Android more family-friendly with new features for parentsThe GuardianJapan remains Google Play's top country by revenueZDNetGoogle beefs up user-identity safety net for appsCNETUSA TODAY -Fortune -PCWorldall 112 news articles »

Google Play Gets Family Sections; Saw 50 Billion App Installs in a Year

USA TODAY Google Play Gets Family Sections; Saw 50 Billion App Installs in a YearNDTVBesides talking about Android M and other updates at the Google I/O 2015 keynote event, the company revealed the Google Play app install numbers for the past year - indicating a constant growth of the Android platform worldwide. The firm also introduced ...Google makes Android more family-friendly with new features for parentsThe GuardianJapan remains Google Play's top country by revenueZDNetGoogle unveils Now on Tap as search loses popularityMalaysiakini (subscription)VentureBeat -CNETall 119 news articles »

Google expands Chromecast capabilities, with new focus on gaming

CNET Google expands Chromecast capabilities, with new focus on gamingCNETThe search giant will offer ways for developers to more closely connect apps with its Chromecast television streaming device. by Ian Sherr · @iansherr; 28 May 2015 8:00 pm BST. facebook. twitter. linkedin. googleplus. email. comments. Chromecast is ...Google Chromecast Sets Sights On Gamers And MoreTech TimesGoogle sells 17 million Chromecast devicesToronto SunGoogle updates its Cast SDK, for streaming games to TVsGamasutraVentureBeat -Mashable -TechCrunchall 31 news articles »

Google acquires mobile app performance startup Pulse.io

VentureBeat Google acquires mobile app performance startup Pulse.ioVentureBeatIf you're not reaching, engaging, and monetizing customers on mobile, you're likely losing them to someone else. Register now for the 8th annual MobileBeat, July 13-14, where the best and brightest will be exploring the latest strategies and tactics in the ...Google Chromecast Sets Sights On Gamers And MoreTech TimesWhat we didn't get from Google I/O 2015CNETMissed something at Google I/O 2015? Re-watch the full keynote here!TabTimes (blog)Toronto Sun -Gizmodo Australia -Mashableall 76 news articles »