A look at the way Twitter will now handle abusive accounts. Twitter Twitter has announced policy changes that the company hopes will limit abuse on its social network. Twitter has updated its policy pertaining to violent threats to include “promot[ing] violence against others.” Previously, the policy banned tweets that were limited to “direct, specific threats …
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The Nokia N1 tablet might have a smartphone complement in 2016. Nokia A remnant of onetime phone giant Nokia could be planning to come back to a business the Finland-based company famously abandoned not so long ago: smartphones. Nokia Technologies is working on a secret project that will result in the company announcing a new smartphone as early as 2016, …
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Now what you can see what you searched for on Google years ago. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Google has a new offering for those interested in knowing what they searched for long ago. The search giant has added a feature to Google accounts that allows users to download a copy of their past searches. The feature, which was discovered over …
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Who needs 100-plus channels when we’re only watching 17 of them per TV household? Nielsen The bundle isn’t what it used to be: Verizon says its Fios customers will be getting more choice over the channels they watch on TV. Starting April 19, Verizon’s Fios television service will offer a “skinny bundle” option. Rather than being stuck with a standard, …
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Former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sign their search pact in 2009. Yahoo/Microsoft The odd couple of search — Microsoft and Yahoo — have tweaked their partnership to give Yahoo more wiggle room. The amended agreement, signed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, has two main elements. First up, Yahoo will …
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Google Handwriting Input is available now in the Google Play Store, complete with emoji support. Google Google has a new Android app designed to capture your on-screen penmanship. The app, called Google Handwriting Input, is designed to allow users to “write” on a smartphone or tablet touchscreen. It automatically interprets letters and transforms them into standard digital text. The feature …
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Samsung is honing its approach to displays for Apple, according to Bloomberg. CNET Longtime rivals Apple and Samsung are also bedfellows on several fronts — and Samsung has formed a new team to focus on displays for its frenemy, according to a new report. Samsung Display, the conglomerate’s screen-making subsidiary, has brought together about 200 employees who will work exclusively …
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HarperCollins and Amazon signed a deal to keep the companies in business together. Sarah Tew/CNET Book publisher HarperCollins and Amazon have inked a deal that will keep the company’s books on the e-retail giant’s digital store shelves. A HarperCollins spokeswoman confirmed to CNET on Tuesday that it has “reached an agreement with Amazon and our books will continue to be …
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So far, so good on Apple Watch preorders, according to analysts. Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET The Apple Watch basked in a strong opening weekend that could indicate success for the device, analysts say. In an investors note Monday, Cowen and Co. estimated that total Apple Watch preorders worldwide reached about 1 million units during the first weekend of availability. …
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The Nest Learning Thermostat is among the devices that make up a “smart living” environment. Nest China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba has added two new divisions to its business that promise much more than shopping options. First up is a new automotive division. The business unit, announced on Friday by the company, combines many of Alibaba’s other properties in one, according …
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