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NASA satellites safe as comet Siding Spring buzzes past Mars (updated)
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft, which arrived at Mars last month, has sent back its first images of the Red Planet’s atmosphere as it was battered by a large solar storm. These images are the first of their kind, providing us with … Continue reading
IBM dumps chip unit, pays GlobalFoundries $1.5 billion to take the business off its hands
It’s the end of an era — IBM is paying GlobalFoundries to take over its chip manufacturing and exiting that business altogether. The company will continue to sell and presumably design Power chips in partnership with GlobalFoundries.
IBM sells chip business to GlobalFoundries for $1.5 billion (updated)
It’s the end of an era — IBM is paying GlobalFoundries to take over its chip manufacturing and exiting that business altogether. The company will continue to sell and presumably design Power chips in partnership with GlobalFoundries.
How and where to use Apple Pay with your iPhone 6
Roughly one month after we first saw a demo of Tim Cook scanning an iPhone at a cash register to buy stuff, Apple Pay has arrived for the rest of us to check out. But before you go blowing your entire … Continue reading
LG G Watch R: Best battery life, best display, best Android Wear watch available today
Smartwatches like the LG G Watch R are probably best suited for skilled craftsmen. I’m talking ironworkers, car mechanics, plumbers, and stonemasons. These are the professions that make a man’s wrists buff and burly, and you’ll want the biggest wrist … Continue reading
The Week in iOS Apps: Using your new iPhone’s barometer
Using your new iPhone’s barometer This week’s roundup of apps includes one offering that turns iPhone 6 users into an army of weather data collectors—who needs TV meteorologists when you can create your own weather forecasts? Angry Birds Transformers An-gry … Continue reading
iOS 8.1 brings Apple Pay and SMS handoff to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
It’s just over a month past the launch of iOS 8, and the first major iteration has just been released for iPhones and iPads. So, what’s new in iOS 8.1? Without a doubt, the biggest addition is Apple Pay. Finally, … Continue reading
Google finally decides to demote ‘notorious’ piracy sites in search results
This week, Google is rolling out changes to its search engine that will ‘visibly affect’ the rankings of ‘notorious’ sites that enable the downloading or streaming of pirated music, movies, and TV shows. In the place of these unofficial or … Continue reading
BrandPost: Six factors for finding a new web hosting provider
Looking for a web host? These key factors will help you narrow down your search.
Report: Sprint to charge $10 per month for Samsung Gear S data plan
Samsung’s Gear S smartwatch is unique for its ability to make calls and get online without pairing to a nearby phone, but that luxury may not come cheap. According to a leaked Sprint memo published by Phandroid, the carrier intends … Continue reading
