Showing posts with label Tech. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tech. Show all posts

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Ride-Hailing Competition Heats Up

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Ride-Hailing Competition Heats Up


On whether a global alliance between Lyft and the three largest ride-hailing companies in Asia threatens Uber’s growth.










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Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Ride-Hailing Competition Heats Up

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Ride-Hailing Competition Heats Up


On whether a global alliance between Lyft and the three largest ride-hailing companies in Asia threatens Uber’s growth.










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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Tech Tip: Choosing a Desktop Drive

Tech Tip: Choosing a Desktop Drive


Internal solid-state drives and traditional hard drives each have their pros and cons. But there’s a third choice — a hybrid.










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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Bits Daily Report: Tech Culture Across Continents, From Hacker to Satire

Bits Daily Report: Tech Culture Across Continents, From Hacker to Satire


The techie cultures of Silicon Valley and of Argentina have evolved in such a way to become almost polar opposites of one another.










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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Tech Tip: How to Use Google Now on Tap

Tech Tip: How to Use Google Now on Tap


Tips on activating and taking advantage of Google Now on Tap, which can be handy in providing more details about what you’re seeing on your smartphone or tablet screen.










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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Tech Fix: Black Friday Deal or Dud? How to Shop Smart This Holiday Season

Tech Fix: Black Friday Deal or Dud? How to Shop Smart This Holiday Season


Only a small fraction of Black Friday discounts are true bargains, according to the editor of The Wirecutter, a product recommendation site. But there’s a way to check which purchases are worthwhile.










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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Turkeys, News and News Turkeys

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Turkeys, News and News Turkeys


On whether instant reactions to breaking news make it preferable to avoid the Internet and television altogether until facts are sorted from fiction.


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Friday, November 20, 2015

Tech Fix: Gear VR Offers a Preview of Virtual Reality in the Home

Tech Fix: Gear VR Offers a Preview of Virtual Reality in the Home


For an early stab at consumer virtual reality, the Gear VR is a work in progress that can cause eye strain and weigh heavily on the head.










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