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Apple Stores will have Watch display tables at launch, try-on area with devices that run demo loops, and plan to offer combined Apple Care+ for iPhone and Watch — Apple Store revamp for Apple Watch revealed: ‘magical’ display tables, demo loops, sales process| Mark Gurman / 9to5Mac: |
Apple Watch Edition perks: 24/7 support, private 1-hour appointments, no lines — After hiring a new team of fashion sales and marketing experts from Yves St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry, Apple has developed a unique Apple Store purchasing experience just for the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition … | Arnold Kim / MacRumors: |
Apple Watch for Sale in Retail Stores by Reservation Only, No Walk-In Sales — As the Apple Watch launch approaches, details have been leaking out about how Apple will be handling sales of their new device. According to leaked Apple documentation, the company will not be selling the Apple Watch to walk-in customers at launch.
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| Natasha Singer / New York Times: |
Mattel to introduce Wi-Fi enabled Barbie using ToyTalk technology to analyze speech and produce relevant responses — A Wi-Fi Barbie Doll With the Soul of Siri — Ever since Siri appeared as a regular feature on the iPhone, certain young children — and, let's face it, some of their parents … | Eva Dou / Wall Street Journal: |
As DDoS attack that started on Thursday continues, Github says it has mitigated some of the impact; Baidu denies involvement — U.S. Coding Website GitHub Hit With Cyberattack — Security experts say attack is likely an attempt by China to shut down anticensorship tools
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Great content isn't commodified, and is a key differentiator for media companies, and Facebook hosting news won't change that — Facebook hosting doesn't change things, the world already changed — Like any industry, the media loves a bit of navel-gazing (what is the origin of this phrase …
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| Ron Amadeo / Ars Technica: |
Android for Work review: best dual-persona solution to date with easy account removal if you change jobs, but complicated setup and confusing dashboard — A review of Android for Work: Dual-persona support comes to Android — Google aims for the enterprise with separate work and home data on a single device.| Lauren Smiley / Matter: |
The on-demand world isn't about sharing; it's about being served and self-isolation — The Shut-In Economy — In the new world of on-demand everything, you're either pampered, isolated royalty—or you're a 21st century servant. — Angel the concierge stands behind a lobby desk …
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| Jenny Barchfield / Associated Press: |
Airbnb becomes official “alternative accommodations” sponsor of 2016 Rio Olympics — AIRBNB BECOMES SPONSOR OF 2016 OLYMPICS IN RIO — RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's hotel bed shortage was eased on Friday, as online home share startup Airbnb inked a deal to be the official … | Hope King / CNNMoney: |
Pebble Time Kickstarter project raised $20.3 million — During its month-long crowdfunding campaign, which ended 10 p.m. ET Friday, Pebble Time shattered two Kickstarter records. — It broke its first record on its first day, when it became the fastest project to raise $1 million — in 49 minutes.
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| Mary Jo Foley / ZDNet: |
Microsoft's next Windows 10 Mobile test build on track to support majority of Windows Phones — Summary:Microsoft's next Windows 10 Mobile test build, expected around early April, will support a lot more Windows Phone test devices than the first build did. — Microsoft's Operating Systems Group team …
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| Colleen Taylor / TechCrunch: |
Ellen Pao's Statement On Losing The Kleiner Perkins Case: “The Battle Was Worth It” — Directly after the jury announced its final verdict in Ellen Pao Vs. Kleiner Perkins Caufield, in which it ruled against all four of Pao's claims of gender discrimination and retaliation …
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