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When Trump Phones Friends, the Chinese Listen and Learn
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Susan Cooper
www.nytimes.com - When Mr. Obama needed a cellphone, the officials said, he used one of those of his aides. Mr. Trump has insisted on more capable devices, although he did agree during the transition to give up his An…
How Google Protected Andy Rubin, the ‘Father of Android’
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Scott C. Lemon
www.nytimes.com - Mr. Rubin’s exit from Google after an inappropriate relationship was previously reported, but the nature of the accusation and the financial terms have not been disclosed. In settling on terms favora…
Fujifilm Promises to ‘Never Go Full Frame’ - And Why That’s Great for Filmmakers
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Neil
nofilmschool.com - When looking at a crowded digital camera market, “full frame” is definitely a buzzword floating around in the camera-buying ether. Cameras like the Canon 5D and Sony A7s have built legacies on their …
NO AGENDA EPISODE 1080 - "11 YEARS"
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Mike Dacre
followme4.blogspot.com - NO AGENDA EPISODE 1080 - "11 YEARS" 11 Years Direct [link] to the mp3 file "11 Years" Where The C Stands For Executive Producers: Troy Thomas-Knight of Rivermark Sir Borislav Marinov Sir Craig Porter…
Xiaomi opts for sliding camera and no notch for new bezel-less Mi Mix phone
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - Xiaomi has announced the newest version of its bezel-less Mi Mix family, and it doesn’t sport a notch like its Mi 8 flagship. Indeed, unlike the Mi 8 — which I called one of Xiaomi’s most brazen Appl…
White House belatedly begins planning for 5G with memo asking for policy recommendations
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - The White House has issued a memorandum outlining the need for a new national wireless connectivity strategy; the document doesn’t really establish anything new, but does request lots of reports on h…
Hackers behind 2016 Uber hack are indicted for Lynda data breach
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - Two hackers who stole millions of users’ data from ride-hailing firm Uber have been indicted on separate hacking charges related to a data breach at online learning portal Lynda, two people familiar …
Cheddar buys a user-generated content biz, Rate My Professors, from Viacom
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - Streaming news company Cheddar announced this morning it’s acquiring Rate My Professors, the Viacom-owned site where students go online to rate and review their professors and schools across the U.S.…
What’s next for podcasting?
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - The podcast market will discover the answer to a foundational question about its future in the next few years. Will it continue along the path of music streaming, where all podcasts are available eve…
Facebook is building Lasso, a video music app to steal TikTok’s teens
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - Facebook is working on a new app that it hopes could win back the attention of teens while capitalizing on its recently-attained major label music licenses. Facebook is building a standalone product …
Xiaomi looks set to smash its 100M sales target for 2018
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - Despite share price struggles, Xiaomi has revealed that it is on track for a record sales year which will see it easily surpass its goal of selling 100 million smartphones in 2018. Wang Xiang, the ex…
Apple picks Thailand for its second retail store in Southeast Asia
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - Apple continues to increase its efforts in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing market after it picked Thailand as the location for its second Apple Store in the region. A post on Apple’s website reveals th…
Real estate upstart Compass acquires part of shopping app Spring, including 20+ engineers and CTO
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TechCrunch
techcrunch.com - After raising $400 million in September in a round that valued it at $4.4 billion, the real estate startup Compass is making an acquisition to help it double down on growth: it is acquiring a portion…
Over a decade, Google handsomely paid 3 men accused of misconduct, per report
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - In an account that left us thunderstruck, The New York Times reported Thursday that Andy Rubin is just one of three top executives who have received massive payouts over the past decade despite being…
Bethesda softens ground for “spectacular issues” with Fallout 76 launch
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - There were a few developers on our preview server decked out in suits like these, making our dinky starter characters feel very inadequate. The in-game recreation of the Greenbrier Resort, where the …
Tesla pulled the “full self-driving” option—here’s what customers think
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - Over the last two years, Tesla has been charging customers $3,000 to $5,000 for an upgrade called "full self-driving." "All you will need to do is get in and tell your car where to go," Tesla's order…
The new 2019 Hyundai Kona EV is a clever little electric crossover
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - The traffic-packed drive from Malibu to West Hollywood was not conducive to getting some photography done, so please enjoy the following selection taken by Hyundai's more talented photographers. The …
Trump’s cell phone use is security “nightmare” waiting to happen, lawmakers say
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images The letter, which was sent Wednesday by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-California) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona), comes after recent media reports that Donal…
Half of enterprise machines run Windows 10, as Windows 7’s end of life looms
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - On Microsoft's earnings call for the first quarter of its 2019 financial year, CEO Satya Nadella said that "more than half of the commercial device installed base is on Windows 10." A Microsoft spoke…
Safety first, last, and always: The Subaru Ascent, reviewed
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - Subaru customers are well-known for their love of the brand, ranking at or near the top of vehicle manufacturers when it comes to loyalty. But what happens when long-time Subaru drivers outgrow their…
Amazon pitched its facial recognition to ICE, released emails show [Updated]
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act filing by the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) show that Amazon's government sales unit was actively seeking to provide the Department of…
Hack on 8 adult websites exposes oodles of intimate user data
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - A recent hack of eight poorly secured adult websites has exposed megabytes of personal data that could be damaging to the people who shared pictures and other highly intimate information on the onlin…
5 Ways to Managing Your Time on Twitter
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Douglas Idugboe
smedio.com - There’s little doubt that Twitter ranks amongst the most powerful business tools in today’s modern-age digital web environment. Given the immense business potential of Twitter, it is easy for new bus…
What to Tweet When You Don’t Know What to Tweet
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Douglas Idugboe
smedio.com - What to tweet? Many Twitter users experience a Tweeter’s block similar to writers who suffer from a Writer’s Block at some stage or the other in their life. They just don’t know what to tweet about? …
Don’t Give Away Historic Details About Yourself — Krebs on Security
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Reg Saddler
krebsonsecurity.com - Social media sites are littered with seemingly innocuous little quizzes, games and surveys urging people to reminisce about specific topics, such as “What was your first job,” or “What was your first…
How Amazon, Microsoft, Palantir, & other Big Tech profit from ICE and help Trump abuse migrants
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Reg Saddler
boingboing.net - In their 'No Tech For ICE' report, Mijente details how firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Palantir plan to profit from the detention and deportations of migrants. “Technology companies are w…
Google Maps now lets you “follow” businesses to keep updated
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Android Community
androidcommunity.com - As we’ve said before, Google Maps is trying to be not just a navigation app you use when you’re lost. Their updates these past few months have added features like music controls, personalized recomme…
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 slider hides dual selfie cameras, ready with 10GB RAM
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Android Community
androidcommunity.com - After showing you the Black Shark 2, Xiaomi is here again to show off another smartphone. The Mi Mix 3 has been in the works since July but we’ve only seen teasers and learned the phone would have 10…
Google Search now lets you access data controls easily
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Android Community
androidcommunity.com - With all the recent security and privacy issues with devices and the Internet, it’s already considered goodwill if companies would make it easier for people to understand and access various controls.…
Alexa for Business Now Supports All Alexa Devices - Thurrott.com
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Paul Thurrott
www.thurrott.com - With its fortunes waning on the consumer side, Amazon is now pushing its less well-known Alexa for Business offering to all Alexa-compatible devices. Previously, this service worked only with Amazon’…
HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 First Impressions - Thurrott.com
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Paul Thurrott
www.thurrott.com - The EliteBook 1030 G3 isn’t the only new HP hardware that arrived today: The firm also sent its stunning new Thunderbolt 3 Dock along for testing. And this one looks impressive. Priced at $240 to $37…
Reevaluating the Samsung Galaxy S9+ - Thurrott.com
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Paul Thurrott
www.thurrott.com - Given the issues with the Pixel 3 XL, I’ve been shopping around for a suitable alternative. So why not turn to a recent favorite, the Samsung Galaxy S9+? Why not, indeed: When I reviewed this phone e…
It'll Be Better Tomorrow - Windows Weekly 592 - Thurrott.com
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Paul Thurrott
www.thurrott.com - Leo, Mary Jo, and I discuss the tough phone choices facing the Windows fan, Windows 10 version 1809, Surface, and much more. Download this episode and subscribe Enjoy Windows Weekly on YouTube Tip of…
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 First Impressions - Thurrott.com
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Paul Thurrott
www.thurrott.com - HP describes its third-generation EliteBook x360 as the world’s smallest business convertible. As such, it squeezes an impressive 13-inch touch- and smartpen-compatible display into a 12-inch body an…
Oakland Police Open Records Transparency Investigation After 'Watch Dogs 2' Lawsuit
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Jay Oatway
motherboard.vice.com - After playing Watch Dogs 2 and marveling at the accuracy of Ubisoft's recreation of the Bay Area, investigative journalist and researcher for the Electronic Frontier Foundation Dave Maass wanted to k…
The lighting is always flattering with these smart home light bulbs
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James Hickey
mashable.com - Smart homes are taking over and it seems like smart light bulbs are the gateway drug to all things Internet of Things. However, as with any new fangled device, the smart light bulb market grows on th…
Manychat & Messenger Marketing: The Ultimate Guide • My Lead System PRO (MLSP) Blog
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terrypetrovick
blog.myleadsystempro.com - ManyChat has revolutionized the way that we are now able to use Facebook Messenger. Before we dig in to this full blown ManyChat walkthrough, let's get clear on what exactly Facebook messenger market…
Facebook Ads Tutorial: A Complete Step-by-Step Facebook Ads Guide [REVISED FOR 2018] • My Lead System PRO (MLSP) Blog
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terrypetrovick
blog.myleadsystempro.com - Want to start getting leads for your business NOW? Facebook ads is the quickest way to do that, and with this step-by-step Facebook ads tutorial on how to start using paid marketing on Facebook, we'r…
The 3 Irrefutable Laws of Building a Personal Brand • My Lead System PRO (MLSP) Blog
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terrypetrovick
blog.myleadsystempro.com - When it comes to growing a successful home business, one of the essential elements that people seem to struggle with is building a personal brand. (Or worse yet, they simply ignore it all together an…
FB Advertising PRO
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terrypetrovick
www.socialadprofit.com - An overview of what we are going to cover in this course and how best to use it. Follow these simple steps to activate the Facebook Ads Manager for the first time, or to navigate back to the ads mana…
Internet Marketing Tidbits • Attraction Marketing Profits
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terrypetrovick
www.attractionmarketingprofits.com - Even if you have tried Internet marketing before, it may be time to try again. Try not to let this dissuade you from becoming as successful as you want to be. You need to implement stronger and more …
CTF365 turns IT Security into Epic Battles ?with Training Gamification
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Yu-kai Chou
yukaichou.com - I receive tons of emails from around the world regarding gamification, asking me for feedback or share their story. I read all of them and many of them are interesting but because of my 24/7 limited …
How to sync multiple cloud storage services for free with MultCloud
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0utKast
www.techrepublic.com - How many cloud storage services do you use? I am currently using three, all of which sync to my desktop by one means or another. However, syncing between those cloud sources can become a logistical n…
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