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November 17, 2015, 4:00 PM

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Bret Arsenault / The Official Microsoft Blog:
Microsoft to create a Cyber Defense Operations Center and an Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, with security experts for rapid response to security threats  —  Enterprise security for our mobile-first, cloud-first world  —  Today, I was able to join Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in Washington …
Frederic Lardinois / TechCrunch:
Google And ASUS Launch The $85 Chromebit, A Chrome OS Desktop On An HDMI Stick  —  Earlier this year, Google and ASUS announced the Chromebit — a full Chrome OS-based computer on an HDMI stick.  Today, the two companies are officially launching this new way of using Chrome OS on any screen with an HDMI port.
Bertel King, Jr / Android Police:
Pushbullet Introduces A Pro Plan, Will Soon Require $5 A Month Or $40 A Year For Some Of The Currently Free Features  —  We here at Android Police have a thing for Pushbullet.  You could even call it a crush.  Not everyone on the team uses it, but we and many of our readers agree that it's a solid service.
Rachel King / ZDNet:
Netflix open sources Spinnaker, its cloud resource management tool for AWS, with support for Google Cloud Platform and Cloud Foundry, Azure support coming soon  —  Netflix launches open source project ready for Amazon, Google clouds  —  Additional deployment support for Microsoft Azure was said to be …
Benjamin Mayo / 9to5Mac:
Apple Pay is now available in Canada with American Express, UK Apple Pay adds Tesco Bank and TSB  —  As expected, Apple Pay is now available in Canada.  You can use use eligible American Express bank cards to make mobile payments at a whole host of retailers that support the NFC technology across Canada.
Tim Peterson / Ad Age:
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch:
Home Services Marketplace Angie's List Rejects IAC's $512M Acquisition Offer  —  Well, it looks like it might be a while yet before you swipe right to find your next bricklayer or painter.  Angie's List, a marketplace for independent contractors, has formally rejected an offer from IAC …
Jacob Demmitt / GeekWire:
Sneak Peek: Facebook plans epic rooftop park, with walking trails and giant fire pit, at new Seattle office … Facebook's new Seattle office will feature a large rooftop park complete with a walking trail, giant fire pit and BBQ-style dining area, plus a covered cafeteria and an outdoor events space …
Cameron Summerson / Android Police:
NVIDIA re-releases SHIELD Tablet as SHIELD Tablet K1 without stylus, charger, and only 16 GB option for $199  —  NVIDIA Re-releases SHIELD Tablet As SHIELD Tablet K1, Drops The Price To $199 [Quick Hands-On]  —  In my personal opinion, NVIDIA's SHIELD Tablet has been one of the better Android tablets …

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