Where have you been? Your Timeline on Google Maps can show you
They say there’s no going back, but Google Maps’ new Your Timeline view just showed me where I was on certain days in December 2012. (Up to no good, what else.) Google […]
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VC report: Flipboard seeking to raise $50 million; ag tech gets another boost from Google
Flipboard, the mobile news app, is raising $50 million in a new round of funding, according to a new financial filing. Flipboard has authorized the sale of 22.7 million shares […]
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Twitter: Frat-themed party was in ‘poor taste’
Twitter is among Silicon Valley tech firms that have pledged to make their male-dominated workforce more diverse, but a recent frat-themed party at the company’s headquarters sent a different message. […]
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Come to this fire hydrant often? Try Tinder for dogs!
If Tinder is “like real life, but better” for people looking to hook up with other people, then a new dog-dating app called Tindog might be considered “like real life, […]
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Apple Music under fire: FTC investigation reported, consumer group complains
Is Apple playing dirty when it comes to its new music-streaming service? A consumer group has called for an FTC antirust investigation into not-new allegations that Apple is trying to kill the […]
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Off topic: Uncontacted peoples, paying beggars, emoji movie, Alex Trebek raps
From South America to Central Africa, a list of isolated peoples and tribes around the world. Indian state offering money for beggars to stay away from a festival, but others are […]
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Where have you been? Your Timeline on Google Maps can show you
They say there’s no going back, but Google Maps’ new Your Timeline view just showed me where I was on certain days in December 2012. (Up to no good, what else.) Google […]
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VC report: Flipboard seeking to raise $50 million; ag tech gets another boost from Google
Flipboard, the mobile news app, is raising $50 million in a new round of funding, according to a new financial filing. Flipboard has authorized the sale of 22.7 million shares […]
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Twitter: Frat-themed party was in ‘poor taste’
Twitter is among Silicon Valley tech firms that have pledged to make their male-dominated workforce more diverse, but a recent frat-themed party at the company’s headquarters sent a different message. […]
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On topic: Tech news to know now
Here’s what’s on the Wednesday menu. Apple shares are down about 4.5 percent after yesterday’s earnings report. ICYMI: Facebook loses battle with prosecutors over having to turn over user data […]
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Come to this fire hydrant often? Try Tinder for dogs!
If Tinder is “like real life, but better” for people looking to hook up with other people, then a new dog-dating app called Tindog might be considered “like real life, […]
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Apple Music under fire: FTC investigation reported, consumer group complains
Is Apple playing dirty when it comes to its new music-streaming service? A consumer group has called for an FTC antirust investigation into not-new allegations that Apple is trying to kill the […]
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Off topic: Flying for free, flying animals, French Scrabble, presidential portraits
A jetsetter who flies for free, because he’s “beating the airlines at their own game.” (long but interesting) Speaking of travel, the name of JFK’s upcoming new terminal just for animals […]
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Twitter irks some users by removing background images
Twitter now has more white space on its website and the design tweak has some of its users averting their eyes. The company used to allow users to upload their […]
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eBay buys Twice in first growth move since PayPal spinoff
In its first business play after splitting from PayPal on Friday, eBay has acquired part of a used clothing e-retailer to bolster its online consignment business. eBay will buy the […]
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