Periscope shares your exact location in global map video - CNET

Periscope shares your exact location in global map video - CNET

Pocket: The Apple Watch could be the most successful flop in history

I really think that and I know that my argument, which Christina is about to shoot down, is going to sound a little crazy because some of it has to do with my gut, perception, the response I’ve seen online and the response I’ve seen in person. This is leaving aside the fact that I think it’s a beautiful device, that it really works and that it didn't disappoint, although all those things play into it.

But, the response and reaction I’m seeing online and in person from people reminds me quite a bit of the early days of the iPhone and the iPad. Especially the iPhone, because when that first started to appear in the market and you saw somebody who had it, you almost ran over to them and you were very excited about it. I see that, and even if people get the name wrong (“Oh is that the iWatch?"), they ask that question. They’re interested, they’re intrigued and I don’t think that has anything to do with Apple’s marketing. The Apple campaign is very nice and all, but once again, I think Apple has tapped into something special.

Pocket: The Apple Watch could be the most successful flop in history

Apple Inc. To Replace Google On The iPhone? Here's Why That's Not Crazy

"Search queries on the iPhone have been powered by Google since the device first launched, but that may not be the case for much longer. The deal between the two companies is set to expirethis year, leaving an open door for Yahoo or Microsoft to swoop in and become the default engine on the most popular smartphone in America.

With Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference set to take place later this month, there’s a good chance we’ll soon learn the tech giant’s decision. And like LeBron James’ own NBA decisions in 2010 and last summer, Apple’s choice is sure to cause huge waves that will be felt across the rest of its industry. Here’s how:

Google

No one has more to lose than Google, which holds the luxury of powering search on both iOS and Android, the two most used mobile operating systems in the world. That’s a position that gives Google nearly every cent spent on mobile search advertising and access to data on the mobile behavior of most smartphone users on the planet."

Lost Explorers: The unrealized vision of Google Glass - CNET

"The device, with its built-in camera, became a lightning rod for controversy because some people feared their privacy was being violated. Movie theaters, bars and restaurants banned it, and some states debated whether to allow it while driving.

So where is Glass now? Back on the drawing board. Google paused the project in January, halting the Explorer program and discontinuing production of the costly prototype. It's reportedly working on a new model it hopes won't alienate so many people. Scoble -- who met with Glass's product lead Steve Lee less than a year ago -- believes the new version will be foldable, so you can take it off and easily store it when it's inappropriate to wear. He also believes it will have a red light to alert others when it's recording."

Google's Android Pay to duke it out with Apple Pay - CNET

Google's Android Pay to duke it out with Apple Pay - CNET

Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Touch-Screen Laptop

"When you touch a tablet or smartphone, you usually bring it closer to your face. However, with a clamshell laptop, you have to reach across the keyboard, which is awkward at best and injurious at worst.

“You are going to have to be doing a lot more reaching and a lot more movements of your wrist and your hand if you’re going to be typing and then doing the touch screen,” Cindy Burt, an ergonomics expert at UCLA, told Laptop Mag when we interviewed her for a previous article. She said that retail workers who have to extend their arms and poke at touch-screen point-of-sale systems all day — a gesture similar to touching a laptop screen — have developed shoulder problems."

12-Inch MacBook vs. Dell XPS 13: Ultraportable Face-Off

"With the new 12-inch MacBook (starting at $1,299), Apple has created a fantastically light notebook with a vibrant Retina display and an all-new keyboard and touchpad. In the Windows-powered Dell XPS 13(starting at $799, $1,299 as tested), you get a quad-HD, 13-inch touch display in a 11-inch laptop’s body — thanks to a crazy-thin bezel — and a fast Core i5 CPU."

Android M update for Nexus 5, 6, 7, 9, 10: system upgrade and security | BGR

"That means a bunch of existing Nexus devices will not get the Android M update, including the Nexus 4, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (2012). But the older tablets will still receive security patches, at least until this summer for the Nexus 7 and until early 2016 for the Nexus 10.

The Nexus 7 (2013) should receive system updates until later this summer, and security updates will be pushed to the device through summer 2016. The Nexus 5,Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 should all get Android M when it launches this fall, but the former will only be entitled to security patches after that, while the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 will be supported for one more major Android release (Android N).

Google is expected to announce its new Nexus software update guarantee at Google I/O later this week."

NYTimes: Uber Closes In on Its Last Frontier: Airports

“I can’t think of any of my friends who do not use Uber or Lyft to and from the airport,” said Chris McGinnis, who founded the travel advice blog TravelSkills.com."

Mozilla overhauls Firefox smartphone plan to focus on quality, not cost

"We will build phones and connected devices that people want to buy because of the experience, not simply the price," Beard said in the email to members of the broader community of people involved in Mozilla's projects. "We have not seen sufficient traction for a $25 phone, and we will not pursue all parts of the program." (For the full text of the email, see below.)"

5 things to expect at Google I/O

"Google I/O is a week away and I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to hear what Google has to announce. The yearly conference is set up for developers to network and hone their skills through workshops. However, the main attraction is Google's keynote address, where executives unveil new projects, products and updates from the company."

Nexus 9 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update Review

"The Nexus 9 is now faster, smooth, more stable, and appears to have better battery life, but not by much. The Nexus 9 is an extremely powerful tablet but the initial Lollipop release wasn’t nearly as smooth as many expected, but now that Google’s refined everything with Android 5.1.1, this device flies. Everything is buttery smooth, fast, fluid, and appears to be running like a well oiled machine.

I’m actually pleasantly surprised by the noticeable increase in performance and general smooth operations. The Nexus 9 still seems to have a little stutter here and there while gaming, which could just be the display, but it is actually noticeably better overall. The update should not only improve the speed and performance, but there should be fewer bugs, and no more app crashes."

NSA and allies planned to hijack the Google Play Store to install spyware on smartphones | Android Central

Top-secret documents reveal that spy agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and United States planned to implant spyware on mobile phones by intercepting data sent between app stores.





NSA and allies planned to hijack the Google Play Store to install spyware on smartphones | Android Central

Apple Watch sales to reach 36 million in first year, analyst predicts - CNET

Microsoft is rolling out a ton of new features for Outlook.com

"There are a ton of new features. First off, as we reported a few days ago, Microsoft’s Clutter tool that separates your non-essential email from your most important emails will now be enabled by default for all users. As a reminder, you can help train Clutter by manually dragging messages into the Clutter folder.

Outlook will also now be able to throw out search suggestions as you type, allowing you to refine your search based on sender, folder, date and attachments. It’ll also now highlight your search results to make it easier to find key terms. And if you flag emails to read later, you can check them all out through the new Task module in the app launcher

Composing email gets a lot better too. You can now copy and paste images directly into the body of your messages, and links will now show previews with embedded webpages and videos. If you want to work on more than one message at a time, you can pop out messages into new window."

Trajectory for the stars: Rare photos from the early Space Race - CNET

Tips before you cut the cord video - CNET

Tips before you cut the cord video - CNET

Moto 360 2 release date, specs rumors update | Christian News on Christian Today

"In the Bluetooth SIG website, Motorola lists a device known only by BTMW03, its design model number. Observers are quick to note that the first Moto 360 has a BTMW01 design model number, so the new item could easily be a Moto wearable. What's more, the new product is listed to be an "Android device."