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Apple acquires Beddit iPhone-connected sleep monitoring system, according to updated privacy policy — Apple recently acquired Beddit Sleep Monitor, an app and sleep system designed to monitor daily sleep habits through the iPhone, according to an updated privacy policy posted …
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| Sebastian Anthony / Ars Technica: |
Microsoft patches remote code-execution vulnerability discovered in its malware protection engine which is used in nearly every version of Windows — PCs can be compromised when Defender scans an e-mail or IM; patch has been issued. — Microsoft on Monday patched a severe code-execution vulnerability …
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Opera's desktop browser now features quick access to Messenger, WhatsApp and Telegram — Opera has been working on a complete redesign of its desktop browser for a few months. Codenamed “Reborn”, the browser is now available as a stable release. All Opera users are going to receive the update automatically in the coming days.| Tom Warren / The Verge: |
What to expect from this week's Microsoft Build 2017: Cortana speakers and skills, more bots and Edge extensions, Windows 10 update, but no new Surface hardware — Microsoft is hosting its annual Build developers conference in Seattle this year. The first keynote kicks off on Wednesday …
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Docs show Microsoft's plan to turn Windows 10 PCs into Echo rivals with HomeHub feature, which includes an “always on” welcome screen for lists, notes, more — Microsoft has been working on a new HomeHub feature for Windows 10 to better compete with devices like Amazon's Echo.
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| Nick Statt / The Verge: |
ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, which has rear-facing wide angle, optical zoom cameras, and a 5,000 mAh battery, goes on sale starting at $329 — 2.3X optical zoom, and a 5,000mAh battery — Asus' ZenFone 3 Zoom, a follow-up to 2015's original ZenFone Zoom, is now available with a starting retail price of $329.| Robert Hof / SiliconANGLE: |
Nvidia beats with Q1 revenue of $1.94B, up 48% YoY, net income of $507M, up 144%, gaming revenue up 49% to $1.03B, thanks to Switch; stock up 14%+ after hours — Artificial intelligence and gaming once again boosted the fortunes of Nvidia Corp. as the maker of graphics chips reported better …
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Amazon debuts its own concert series in UK as a Prime member perk, with tickets from £75-£150; initial artists include Blondie; events will be live streamed — Amazon is expanding its perks for Prime subscribers, with the launch of its own concert series called Prime Live Events.
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| Steven Russolillo / Wall Street Journal: |
Snap earnings preview: Q1 results expected to show slowing user growth and tougher competition, but revenue up 300% YoY to $158M — Snap's first earnings report as a public company is likely to leave investors wanting more — Young tech companies often generate excitement leading …
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Customer relationship startup Gainsight raises $52M Series E led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, adding Cisco as an investor and strategic partner — The next time Gainsight raises money from investors, it will likely be as the first billion-dollar startup in customer success.| Joe Ciolli / Business Insider: |
Yelp cuts full-year guidance to a range of $850M-$865M, down from $880M-$900M, reports Q1 net revenue of $197.3M vs $198.4M est; stock down 27%+ after hours — Yelp saw its stock plummet 28% to $25.12 after reporting sales that fell short of analyst forecasts and cutting full-year 2017 estimates for revenue and adjusted EBITDA.| Mari A. Schaefer / Philly.com: |
Uber pilots program charging customers extra 5 cents/mile in eight states to offer drivers optional personal injury insurance; drivers who opt out can keep cash — Uber will increase its rates by 5 cents per mile in Pennsylvania and seven other states as part of a plan aimed at getting drivers …
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Snapchat adds snaps with unlimited viewing time and looping videos, which will both self-destruct on being closed, and new creative tools like a “magic eraser” — Infinite snaps, loops, and the magic eraser — Snapchat added a set of new creative tools to its arsenal today amid …
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