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FBI, Department of Transportation, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warn drivers about threat of over-the-internet attacks on cars — The FBI Warns That Car Hacking Is a Real Risk — It's been eight months since a pair of security researchers proved beyond any doubt …
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Microsoft had scantily clad dancers dressed as “schoolgirls” at GDC party; Xbox chief Phil Spencer issues an apology — Microsoft Actually Had “Erotic Schoolgirl” Dancers at its GDC Party — Microsoft staged a “boys only club” party and are being called out for their unprofessionalism.
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| Mark Gurman / 9to5Mac: |
9.7-inch iPad Pro to start at higher $599 price, come in 32 GB & 128 GB capacities — With the iPad Pro name and features, the new 9.7-inch iPad will be Apple's first to come with a starting price higher than $499. The smaller iPad Pro will start at $599 and include 32 GB of storage, according to sources.
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| Patrick Klepek / Kotaku: |
Sources: Sony is working on a “PlayStation 4.5” with upgraded GPU for 4K resolution and better VR game support — Sources: Sony Is Working On A ‘PlayStation 4.5’ — Sony is currently planning a new version of the PS4 with increased graphical power and games running at 4K resolution, developer sources tell Kotaku.
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| Mary Jo Foley / ZDNet: |
Microsoft pushes back Windows 7 and 8 on Skylake support cut-off date from 2017 to 2018 — Microsoft is clarifying and softening a bit its stance on how long and thoroughly it will support Windows 7 and 8 users who want to run those operating systems on Intel Skylake-based devices.
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| Ina Fried / Re/code: |
Motorola Head Rick Osterloh Leaving Lenovo Amid Reorganization — Motorola President Rick Osterloh is leaving Lenovo amid a broad reorganization that will see the company shuffle around various business units and executives. — As part of the reorganization, announced Friday …
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| Paul Mozur / New York Times: |
Mark Zuckerberg mocked for “trying too hard” on Chinese social media after hazardous “smog jog” through Tiananmen Square without a face mask — With ‘Smog Jog’ Through Beijing, Zuckerberg Stirs Debate on Air Pollution — A morning run can be the perfect way to overcome jet lag …
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Sources: Google considers acquisitions to expand cloud business; possible targets include Shopify, Namely, Metavine, CallidusCloud, and Xactly — Google Is Shopping for Cloud Companies. On the List: Namely and Shopify. — Google has two engines in its push to be a formidable enterprise force: Cloud and apps.
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| Ina Fried / Re/code: |
Nextbit Cancels Verizon and Sprint Versions of Its Smartphone — When startup Nextbit announced plans for its smartphone, the Robin, the company planned to offer it only on GSM networks such as T-Mobile and AT&T. But with preorders topping expectations, the company opted to do a second version … | Kyle Orland / Ars Technica: |
PlayStation VR will cost $500 with Camera and Move controllers, which are required for positional tracking and many games; preorders start on March 22 — PlayStation VR's true cost: $500 when bundled with needed accessories — All in. — When Sony finally announced a $400 price tag …
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| Jon Russell / TechCrunch: |
Alibaba is working to bring virtual reality into its e-commerce services, announces GnomeMagic Lab, its own virtual reality research lab — Alibaba is working to bring virtual reality into its e-commerce services — Alibaba has formally thrown its hat into the virtual reality ring …
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| Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
Evernote's founding CTO Dave Engberg is leaving in May; CEO announces new heads of product, marketing, brand, design and China — Evernote's founding CTO Dave Engberg is leaving in May; new wave of execs announced — We've been documenting Evernote's decline in the last several months … Sponsor Posts
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