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IBM's Watson settles down in New York and learns SpanishWatson, the super computer famous for being human contestants on 'Jeopardy!,' is settling down in New York. IBM announced a new Watson global headquarters in Silicon Alley, a place they hope can be the hub of innovation for Watson.- CEO Paul Budnitz explains what makes Ello differentEllo is the hottest new social media site around. Ello says it doesn't track users and won't sell ads. But many have challenged the company on that issue. Ello founder Paul Budnitz spoke about these questions during an interview with The Christian Science Monitor.
Apple to unveil new iPad Oct. 16Apple is planning to unveil its new generation of iPads on Oct. 16, according to Re/Code. Apple is also supposed to unveil updates to its iMac line.
Facebook (FB) gets approval for WhatsApp mergerFacebook announced it would buy WhatsApp for $19 billion in February, but the deal couldn't be finalized until it got regulatory approval. On Friday, the European Commission announced an unconditional approval of the merger, making it the biggest acquisition in Facebook's history.
Facebook apology: How do other websites handle fake names?Facebook apologized Wednesday for deleting accounts that use fake names. The policy upset members of the LGBT community. In the continuing battle of anonymity on the Web, how do other social media sites handle fake names?
Is that 'used' iPhone stolen? Apple's new tool can check.Apple devices are stolen at a very high rate. In an attempt to crack down on stolen devices, Apple has released a feature to check if used iPads are stolen before they are purchased.
China greenlights sale of iPhone 6, but image problems lingerThe iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will go on sale in China October 17, with pre-orders a week earlier. But early demand in China has been lukewarm.
Hong Kong protestors use FireChat to text without cell serviceHong Kong protestors are using FireChat, a mobile messaging app, to communicate without using cellular or Internet service. Pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong downloaded the app 100,000 times in just one day.
PayPal goes it alone, but likely not for longNext year, PayPal will split from eBay and become an independent company.- Ello: How is it different from other social networks?Ello is the hottest new social media site, signing up 34,000 new users an hour. It's being called the anti-Facebook and is defining itself as a place for conversation and sharing ideas.
Apple iOS 8 update cripples phones. How to fix it.Apple is facing yet another controversy. An update, iOS 8.0.1, caused phones to lose cellular service and disabled features. Need help fixing your phone? We can help you out.
Can Amazon's secret lab design a smarter home?Amazon wants to craft a smart home full of connected devices, according to a new report. Will the 'Internet of Things' help push people to buy not only more gadgets, but more household goods?
iOS 8 vs. Android: 8 ways Apple is catching up or pulling ahead iOS 8 is here. What did Apple invent? What did it borrow from Android? And in what ways is iOS 8 better or worse than its big rival?
iPhone 6 bending? Why the iPhone 6 Plus warps so easily.Apple's new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are bending in people's pockets according to reports. What's causing the phones to bend?
Apple won't shut down Beats Music, but it will probably revamp itApple denies that it will shut down Beats Music. What will Apple do with the fledgling Beats Music streaming service?
What drives iPhone 6 shoppers to wait in line for days?With the iPhone 6 bonanza comes dedicated fans. Why sit outside overnight for an Apple phone?
iOS 8 problems abound as iPhone 6 release date arrivesGot iOS 8 problems? Join the club. LAPTOP Mag collects some of the many tweets about iOS issues.
How to rein in auto-play videos on InstagramIf your data cap is tight, you don't want auto-play videos gobbling up your precious 1s and 0s. Here's how to limit videos in Instagram.- Apple reenforces iCloud after celebrity debacleApple tightens security with two-factor authentication, but only if users turn it on.
Samsung Galaxy Grand: King of selfies?Samsung's latest Galaxy variant sports all the right hardware to pump out selfies, according to report.
