Information Technology
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Essay: R.I.P. AIM, 1997-2017
Oct 21, 2017 7:20 am - An internet era will end Dec. 15 when AIM, the instant messaging program started in 1997 by AOL, will sign off permanently. The service is stopping because the "way in w...
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Waiting to upgrade to Apple's iPhone 8? You're not alone
Oct 21, 2017 7:19 am - We all know the drill: Every year, Apple introduces a new iPhone, and eager buyers rush to pick it up. At least, that's how it normally goes. But this year, the older mo...
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Analysis: Microsoft's Windows update adds stuff you may never use
Oct 21, 2017 7:17 am - Microsoft wants to set the agenda for the future of computing, with a new set of devices and a new Windows update released this week. For the tech giant, that future mea...
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Essay: Working at Google seemed like a dream job. But the reality?
Oct 21, 2017 7:17 am - The banner atop the Google Careers portal caught my eye back when I was one of 3 million hungry applicants: "Do Cool Things That Matter." It speaks at once of the tech i...
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Report: Nearly every modern, protected WiFi network is vulnerable
Oct 21, 2017 7:16 am - A top federal government cybersecurity watchdog issued an advisory on Monday, warning users to update their devices to protect against a newly discovered vulnerability t...
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Apple shares fall after report of lower iPhone 8 orders
Oct 19, 2017 1:00 am - (Bloomberg) — Shares of Apple Inc. and some of its suppliers fell on signs that demand for the new iPhone 8 models isn't as strong as anticipated while buyers await the ...
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Microsoft rolls out new Windows 10 update and laptopsOct 17, 2017 1:00 am - Microsoft has begun rolling out an update to its Windows 10 operating system, hoping to spark enthusiasm for its virtual- and augmented-reality ambitions. The semiannual...
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Review: Google Home Mini offers cheapest way to get into the smart home
Oct 14, 2017 7:23 am - Not content with being dominant online, Google is pushing into your home - with a line of smart devices and speakers that it hopes will grace your shelves and coffee tab...
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Facebook's latest bombshell: The $200 wireless VR headset
Oct 14, 2017 7:21 am - Facebook dropped a bombshell on the virtual reality world Wednesday: a $200 virtual reality headset that doesn't require wires or a smartphone to work. The headset could...
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Are we seeing the end of the internal combustion engine?
Oct 14, 2017 7:20 am - Electric vehicles no longer seem like a futuristic fever dream, but they remain a rarity on most American city streets, accounting for less than one percent of the natio...