October 9, 2015 In ‘Steve Jobs,’ Tolerating Tech’s Unpleasant Visionaries by FARHAD MANJOO By FARHAD MANJOO The new movie about the Apple co-founder suggests that the future envisioned by the tech industry’s leaders is worth putting up…
October 9, 2015 Daily Report: A Potential Deal Between Dell and EMC by JOSEPH PLAMBECK By JOSEPH PLAMBECK Dell is said to be in advanced talks to buy EMC. Published: October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/1LjPEUk…
October 9, 2015 Start-Ups Picked by Disney Hint at Future Tech for Children by BROOKS BARNES By BROOKS BARNES Roughly half of the companies use data – in one case collected directly from people’s brains – to make products more…
October 9, 2015 Microsoft’s Mission to Reignite PC Sector May Be Taking Hold by NICK WINGFIELD By NICK WINGFIELD As sales of personal computers continue to slump, PC makers are having to innovate, and, in many ways, Microsoft is leading…
October 9, 2015 Using Apple Pay at Starbucks, KFC and Chili’s by KATIE BENNER By KATIE BENNER Apple Pay is getting a lift with its adoption by three restaurant chains: Starbucks, KFC and Chili’s. Published: October 7, 2015…
October 8, 2015 Google Announces Service to Speed Loading of News Articles by RAVI SOMAIYA By RAVI SOMAIYA The company, in partnership with some publishers, is starting a service that will have the ability to load pages faster on…
October 8, 2015 Help in Identifying Trees for a More Colorful Autumn by KIT EATON By KIT EATON Android and iOS apps suggested for fall activities include Leafsnap, Virginia Tech Tree ID, AllTrails, BrightNest and Pumpkin Recipes. Published: October…
October 8, 2015 Facebook to Test Emoji as Reaction Icons by VINDU GOEL By VINDU GOEL The new reaction icons will be available to most Facebook users in Spain and Ireland by the end of this week….
October 8, 2015 Seattle, in Midst of Tech Boom, Tries to Keep Its Soul by NICK WINGFIELD By NICK WINGFIELD The city’s leaders are hoping to avoid the pitfalls bedeviling San Francisco — surging home prices, less diversity — as its…
October 8, 2015 Getting Directions While Pedaling by J. D. BIERSDORFER By J. D. BIERSDORFER Google Maps is a good general navigation tool, but there are other map apps that provide directions with features designed…