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| Benjamin Mayo / 9to5Mac: |
Apple Watch includes 8 GB of storage, allows 2 GB of music and 75 MB of photos — In our report last week, we reported that internal models of the Apple Watch included 8 GB of storage. We have now confirmed with the company that the shipping units do indeed ship with an 8 GB storage capacity.
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| Natasha Lomas / TechCrunch: |
| Kara Swisher / Re/code: |
‘So When Is It Going to Be Time?’ Now, as Google CFO Pichette to Retire From Search Giant. — Longtime Google CFO Patrick Pichette is retiring from the company. — The move was disclosed in an SEC filing, and, in a post on Google+ and also in an internal memo, Pichette acknowledged the decision …
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| Brian Fung / Washington Post: |
Apple's new MacBook has just one USB-C port, a compromise for portability that could signal the start of an industry trend — The quiet computing revolution built into Apple's 12-inch MacBook — Phil Schiller, senior VP of worldwide marketing for Apple, speaks about Apple's new MacBook during …
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| Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / ZDNet: |
LaCie unveils USB-C external drive for the new MacBook — Summary:LaCie, the premium brand of Seagate Technology, announced the addition of USB-C technology to its Porsche Design Mobile Drive, making it the perfect match for Apple's new MacBook. — LaCie
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| Suzanne Kapner / Wall Street Journal: |
Apple Stores drive mall traffic and lift sales by 10%, enabling company to demand lower rents — Apple Gets Sweet Deals From Mall Operators — As a traffic magnet, iPhone maker is able to negotiate lower terms for rent — Apple stores are so popular that they can increase overall mall traffic and sales.
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| Michal Lev-Ram / Fortune: |
Apple commits more than $50M to non-profits to get more women, minorities, and veterans working in tech — Apple commits more than $50 million to diversity efforts — A flashy new smart watch isn't all Apple has up its sleeve. The company is donating more than $50 million to organizations …
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| Emil Protalinski / VentureBeat: |
Google Calendar launches for iPhone with Schedule View, Events from Gmail, and Assists, which make suggestions that save you time creating events — Google Calendar launches for iPhone — Google today launched Google Calendar for iPhone. You can download the new app now directly from Apple's App Store.
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| Lorraine Luk / Wall Street Journal: |
Sources: next iPhones will include Force Touch technology from Apple Watch and may include pink color option — Apple Plans Force of Touch Technology for New iPhones — Apple's Force Touch technology can distinguish between a light tap and deep press — HONG KONG— Apple Inc. plans … | Dieter Bohn / The Verge: |
Android Wear will get Wi-Fi support, gesture control in next software release — Faster, easier access to apps and contacts is also on the way — Google isn't standing still with its wearable platform now that Apple has given the press a chance to use the Apple Watch.
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| Sam Altman / Y Combinator Posthaven: |
Peter Thiel joins Y Combinator as a part-time partner — Welcome Peter — I'm delighted to announce Peter Thiel is joining YC as one of the (now 10!) part-time partners. — In addition to founding PayPal and Palantir and being the first investor in Facebook, Peter has been involved …
| Greg Roumeliotis / Reuters: |
Bain Capital to buy network security firm Blue Coat, valuing it at about $2.4B including debt — Bain to buy Blue Coat for about $2.4 billion — (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC will acquire Blue Coat Systems Inc from fellow private equity firm Thoma Bravo LLC in a deal that the network security company … | Michael Casey / Wall Street Journal: |
Bitcoin startup 21 Inc. reveals $116M in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, RRE Ventures, Yuan Capital, aims to drive mainstream adoption of Bitcoin — Secretive Bitcoin Startup 21 Reveals Record Funds, Hints at Mass Consumer Play — For the past year and a half, a Silicon Valley startup …
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Thanks:@_trendspotter| Michael Mimoso / Threatpost: |
Microsoft Patches Old Stuxnet Bug, FREAK Vulnerability — Windows IT shops figure to be in for some scrambling today. Not only was it revealed that a five-year-old patch for a vulnerability exploited by Stuxnet was incomplete and machines have been exposed since 2010 …
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| Justin Yu / CNET: |
Customize your Moto 360 smartwatch with Moto Maker, now live — Motorola just added the Moto 360 to the Moto Maker Web service, letting you add personal touches to your smartwatch like custom case finishes, band styles, and your choice of 11 watch faces. — Motorola
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| Matt Elliott / CNET: |
A closer look at Apple's new MacBook Force Touch pressure-sensitive trackpad — What you can do with the new MacBook's Force Touch trackpad — Apple announced a new MacBook model that features an entirely new trackpad design. Learn what tricks hide below its surface.
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| Ernesto / TorrentFreak: |
UK ISPs Quietly Block Sites That List Pirate Bay Proxies — Following a series of High Court orders, six UK ISPs are required to block access to many of the world's largest torrent sites and streaming portals. — The blocks are somewhat effective, at least in preventing subscribers from accessing the domains directly.
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