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- Why Amazon is banning sales of Apple and Google streaming media boxes
The online marketplace told sellers in an e-mail Thursday that it would remove listings for the rival products beginning October 29, ostensibly because the products did not "interact well" with its own Prime Video service.
- Ad-blocking in iOS 9 saves money, but starves publishers
A New York Times report found that popular iOS 9 mobile ad-blockers cut page load times significantly.
- First LookConsumers wary of Experian's credit monitoring service after data breach
Experian revealed that personal data belonging to 15 million T-Mobile subscribers who applied for a phone plan or financing between Sept. 1, 2013 and Sept. 16, 2015 may have been compromised.
- Microsoft and Google bury the patent hatchet
Microsoft and Google announced that the two companies are dropping all patent litigation against one another. The agreement settles 18 cases pending between Microsoft and Google in the US and Germany.
- With Weave, Nest hopes more devices will tap into its app
Nest announced on Thursday that its Weave software will work with devices from other manufacturers, even if they're not connected using a wireless network.
- Sure, Facebook's still cool – for Mom and Dad
The popularity of Facebook among young people is declining, they are gravitating toward newer social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat.
- Edward Snowden just joined Twitter. He's already creating a stir
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden only joined the social network Tuesday, but already has more than a million followers.
- TiVo's Bolt DVR lets you skip TV ads with the touch of a button
Tivo's new Bolt DVR allows viewers to instantly skip over commercial blocks. A similar feature introduced by Dish in 2012 resulted in lawsuits from broadcasters. Why is TiVo's approach any different?
- Yes, Twitter just put out a 136-page manual for politicians
As the 2016 political season starts to ramp up, the social media network provides a primer for tweeting pols.
- First LookWith new SUV Model X, Tesla aims for the family market – at a price
On Tuesday night, the electric car maker unveiled its newest model, which is focused on the growing market for luxury SUVs. But the car's increased price tag and slightly reduced battery power may limit its appeal slightly.
- No, Twitter isn't removing its 140-character limit
A mysterious new feature under development by the social network has led to outcry over whether it plans to drop the trademark 140-character limit on tweets.
- Should Uber and other sharing-economy firms face tighter regulation?
At a hearing on Tuesday, Congressional lawmakers raised questions about the pros and cons of 'disruptive' companies.
- Google's latest Nexus phones: What are the key features?
Google revealed the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X phones at a media event on Tuesday. Both phones include redesigned camera sensors, fingerprint scanners, and USB Type-C connectors for super-fast charging.
- Why do we keep falling for these Facebook hoaxes?
Another viral hoax has left Internet users flummoxed, but the swift reaction may mean social media is getting wise to pranksters.
- Google seeks to connect India with railway Internet project
The tech giant introduced a plan on Sunday to provide free Wi-Fi service to 400 train stations across India, but other proposals, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' initiative, have been met with controversy.
- Is this the era of tech diplomacy? Silicon Valley’s big week with world leaders.
Leaders of India and China sought to promote and expand their tech agendas by forging relationships with influential executives and companies, placing Silicon Valley in the driver’s seat of key US interests.
- Sprint says it won’t bid on 'beachfront property' spectrum next spring
Sprint announced that it will sit out a major spectrum auction to be held in March. Instead of shelling out billions for new spectrum licenses, Sprint will pour money into upgrading its existing network.
- What makes the iPhone 6s better?
Is the 6s a significant improvement over the iPhone 6?
- Could the Internet eradicate poverty?
Mark Zuckerberg addressed the UN on Saturday to call for increased global internet access as a way to eliminate poverty.
- Why jails' embrace of video visiting technology can harm inmates, families
Jails and prisons in 43 states have embraced Skype-like video instead of face-to-face meetings, but some Texas jails are facing a backlash for abandoning in-person visits entirely.