11 surprises I learned about the Apple WatchApple's new watch has some secrets and some quirks you may not know about. Here are the most interesting tidbits I've found over my time wearing one so far.

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Add Spock to your emoji arsenal: Our favorite videos from the week - CNET

Add Spock to your emoji arsenal: Our favorite videos from the week - CNET

Apple MacBook (12-inch, 2015) review - CNET

"Back in 2008, I was correct that the Air's new, stripped-down design had real legs, and would set the standard for years to come. But also true was that future refinements down the road would turn the MacBook Air from a speciality product into a mainstream one. When the next 12-inch MacBook update arrives, I suspect it will at the very least add a second USB-C port, and that's when it will become much easier to recommend to a broader audience."

Lightbars and Ludacris speed: A Review of Google's Chromebook Pixel - Chrome StoryChrome Story

"At the time, I (and many others) believed that $1300 USD was just a bit too much considering the limitations of Chrome OS. I’ve since changed my mind, and will go into why I changed my mind towards the end of this review."

Google Chromebooks More Popular in U.S. Schools than Apple iPad? : PERSONAL TECH : Tech Times

"A study by IDC reveals that Google is starting to become more popular than Apple within schools in the United States.

According to the research company, Google sold 715,000 Chromebooks in the third quarter compared to the 702,000 iPad tablets that Apple sold to U.S. schools.

As a whole, Google's Chromebooks now make up a quarter of the entire education market."

Nexus 9 Android 5.1 Lollipop Update: What to Expect

"Nexus 9 Android 5.1 Lollipop Update: What to Expect

03/28/2015 By Cory Gunther

Roughly five months after the release of Android 5.0 Lollipop and the Nexus 9, and Google’s now released a few small updates as well as a bigger bug fixing Android 5.1 Lollipop update. We’ve seen countless Nexus devices all get updated to Android 5.1 Lollipop, but those with the latest Nexus 9 tablet are still stuck waiting, but it should be coming soon.

Back in June Google debuted Android L, which is now known as Android 5.0 Lollipop that the company fully revealed in October and launched in November on the new Nexus 9, Nexus 6, and Nexus Player. They quickly released Android 5.0.1 and Android 5.0.2 with fixes, but then this month released a big Android 5.1 Lollipop update. One that is fixing many key bugs.

Read: Android 5.1 vs Android 5.0 Lollipop: What’s New

The Android 5.0 Lollipop update delivered a number of new features to Android and debuted on the Nexus 9, but since then the tablet has been stuck without any bug fixing updates. Nexus 7 owners got Android 5.0.1 and 5.0.2, and now are running the latest 5.1, but the Nexus 9 still hasn’t received some of these updates. However, lately we’ve seen some movement on that front, and below is what owners need to know.

Back on March 9th Google confirmed Android 5.1 Lollipop after weeks of rumors and speculation, and made a quick announcement that it was coming soon for Nexus users. Sadly, that announcement didn’t state exactly which devices would see the update, or when, and that’s the problem Nexus 9 owners are experiencing.

Since then, we’ve seen Android 5.1 Lollipop arrive for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, some Nexus 7 users, as well as the Nexus 10, and eventually those with the new Nexus 7 (2013) and the Nexus 9 should see it too. For whatever reason those two devices are seeing a delay, not to mention the Nexus 4, but it should be here soon enough.

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Android 5.1 Lollipop Update

So far we’ve been enjoying the Android 5.1 Lollipop update on the Nexus 6, and it was a huge improvement to the overall experience for the original Nexus 7, a device which was sorely needing an update after the initial Android 5.0 update arrived. Below are some of our initial thoughts and impressions of Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Tech execs take a stand against pro-discrimination laws - CNET

"Dozens of tech leaders speak up, joining Apple, Salesforce and Yelp honchos in criticizing so-called religious freedom laws being considered across the country."

Why Microsoft got everything wrong with the Surface 3 | News | TechRadar

"The Surface 3 fails on two vital aspects; it is too expensive (and priced too closely to the Surface Pro 3) and it is underpowered."  I totally agree with TechRadar. I played with the Surface 3 at the Microsoft Store at Perimeter Mall, Atlanta and it was sluggish and underpowered like most Windows tablets save for the wonderful Surface 3 Pro I 5 and I 7 devices.

The real reason you should buy an e-book reader - CNET

The real reason you should buy an e-book reader - CNET

Obama puts 'malicious cyber actors' on notice - CNET

"A new executive order lets the US Attorney General and the Secretaries of Treasury and State go after cyberattackers "where it really hurts -- at their bottom line."

Hands on: Dell's Venue 8 7000 tablet makes an awesome first impression | Computerworld

There's so much more to explore with Dell's Venue 8 7000, ranging from its unusual camera setup -- the Venue boasts a special "RealSense Depth Camera" that's supposed to let you refocus photos after the fact and conduct precise measurements of objects in your pictures -- to its performance, especially since the device uses an atypical (for an Android tablet) Intel Atom processor.

Rest assured: We'll get to all of that, along with a much more detailed look at the tablet's hardware and software, soon. I'll be living with the Venue 8 7000 for the next several days in order to get a full picture of what it's actually like to use in the real world.

Hands on: Dell's Venue 8 7000 tablet makes an awesome first impression | Computerworld

Samsung Galaxy S6 review - CNET

Samsung Galaxy S6 review - CNET

Build quality of Nexus 9 apparently refined, improved button action, back panel firmer

Build quality of Nexus 9 apparently refined, improved button action, back panel firmer

Microsoft Surface 3 Preview - CNET

"The non-Pro Surface 3 starts at $499, £420 or AU$699, and presents itself as very similar to the Surface Pro 3, just with a few budget-minded tweaks. It has an adjustable kickstand, although rather than the fully adjustable version in the Pro 3 or the two-angle one in the older Surface 2, the Surface 3 kickstand snaps between three different angles.

The touchscreen has a 1,920x1,080 native resolution, which is more than enough for a 10.8-inch display such as this. The 12.5-inch Pro 3 has a 2,160x1,440 resolution, and both screens have a 3:2 aspect ratio, which makes them feel more like writing on a pad of paper when held in portrait mode (a sold-separately stylus runs $49, £45 or AU$69).

Like every previous Surface, you'll want the optional keyboard cover. With large backlit keys packed into a very slim cover, and connecting via a magnetic hinge, it's the cleverest bit of engineering about the Surface line. Unfortunately, as with the previous models, the add-on keyboard costs a hefty $129, £110 or AU$180 (but comes in a variety of colors). And, as the Surface 3 is a different size than the older models, you'll need the new keyboard cover made specifically for this unit."

3 Things Apple Inc's Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Wants You To Know | The Motley Fool

"Like people including Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk have predicted, I agree that the future is scary and very bad for people. If we build these devices to take care of everything for us, eventually they'll think faster than us and they'll get rid of the slow humans to run companies more efficiently," Wozniak said. "Will we be the gods? Will we be the family pets? Or will we be ants that get stepped on?"

Microsoft releases Project Spartan browser into the wild in latest Windows 10 build - GeekWire

"Microsoft rolled out its new Project Spartan web browser for the first time publicly today, offering members of the Windows Insider Program early access to the product designed to revitalize the company’s position in the browser market.

Features of the new browser include support for annotating web pages. Users can either write or type notes on the page, which they can then share with other people. It’s an interesting move by the company to essentially take its collaboration features from Office and bring them to the web."

Wrongfully Convicted Man Who Spent 30 Years On Death Row Is Denied Restitution

"Glenn Ford was imprisoned nearly half his life for a murder he didn't commit. Now, the 65-year-old has been denied restitution for his nearly 30 years on Louisiana's death row.

Caddo Parish District Judge Katherine Dorroh on Friday denied Ford compensation, saying that while Ford did not commit the murder that led to his wrongful imprisonment, he was "proven to be guilty of lesser crimes and was not an innocent man." The judge said Ford knew about plans for the robbery that led to the killing and didn't stop it. Further, he attempted to destroy evidence by pawning items taken in the robbery and tried to find buyers for the murder weapon used by men Ford implicated in the murder."

Microsoft Aims To Kill Google Chromebooks With $149 Windows 10 Laptops - Forbes

"After all, with a Google-centric experience, not to mention an operating system in the form of Chrome OS, there’s little if anything to be gained here by Microsoft and everything to lose. That’s why it’s targeting the Chromebook specifically, with a most likely Windows 10-based $149 laptop.

They’re no MacBook killers and don’t expect them to play GTA V, though  (when it finally makes a PC appearance that is). According to tech rumour sitewww.Digitimes.com, these laptops are geared primarily towards emerging markets, education and the super-low end market, which includes users whose tasks are limited to web browsing, word processing and social media use."

Microsoft Aims To Kill Google Chromebooks With $149 Windows 10 Laptops - Forbes