LinkedIn users who feel like they get too many emails from the site may catch a break soon. A new email and notifications platform called Air Traffic Controller (ATC) is designed to better determine the frequency and types of emails and other messages that LinkedIn sends you, according to a company blog post on Tuesday …
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11 November
Google finally pulling the plug on Chrome for Windows XP
Another nail in the coffin for Windows XP: Google will finally stop supporting Chrome on older operating systems. In a post on the official Chrome blog, Google announced the end of Chrome’s support for Windows XP and Windows Vista, as well Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion for Apple computers. If you’re running any …
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11 November
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T-Mobile wants to be there for you when you’re ready to marathon-watch “Breaking Bad” on the go. The nation’s third-largest wireless carrier on Tuesday unveiled ,” a program that lets certain customers stream an unlimited amount of video to their phones without eating up their precious allotment of data. That’s a big deal because streaming video is the biggest reason …
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11 November
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11 November
Google makes it easier to control your personal data and privacy
Worried about the personal information Google is sharing about you online? A new page gives you the ability to better control that information. Rollout out earlier this week, the new “About me” page shows your social media pages, personal details such as your birthday and a link to access your Google privacy settings. You can directly jump into each section …
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11 November
Asus confirms it’s bringing out a set of augmented reality glasses next year
After previously revealing it was mulling over the idea, Asus has officially announced it’s working on its own augmented reality headset, and that it plans on releasing it next year. The Taiwanese PC maker declined to discuss details, but CEO Jerry Shen said on Wednesday during an earnings webcast that Asus plans on entering the market. “It should be next …
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11 November
Discover more places to use Apple Pay with this free app
Anyone who has used Apple Pay can tell you how simple it is to use. You place your phone next to the payment kiosk, put your finger on the home button, and you’re done. What’s not easy is figuring out if a business accepts Apple Pay. Pay Finder is a free app that provides a map of local businesses that …
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11 November
Mophie’s new slim external batteries expand Powerstation line
Mophie may be known for its smartphone battery cases, but it’s now making a big push into external battery chargers with an expanded line of slim Powerstation products. Available in multiple battery sizes (1X, 2X, 3X, 5X, 8X) the new chargers start at $40 and sport a premium aluminum finish. They also interface with the company’s mobile power-management app, Mophie …
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11 November
Quantum
In the latest of a string of potential disruptions to the traditional digital-camera imaging model — the last was from Light — startup InVisage Technologies is gearing up to ship its first quantum-dot imaging sensors, which the company hopes will displace the more common silicon-based CMOS sensors. Unlike traditional silicon-based sensors, whose photosensitive layer consists of “buckets” that collect the …
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11 November
Sweet sounds aplenty from the New York Audio Show 2015
Held at the Hilton Westchester hotel November 6 through 8, the New York Audio Show 2015 wasn’t the biggest or comprehensive show I’ve ever attended, but it definitely had great spirit. The exhibitors seemed upbeat, a lot of rooms sounded sweet and the audiophiles I met were all having a good time. Here are a few highlights from the show. …
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