A fairly obvious and simple explanation why Android can't even get copy and paste working correctly. The employees are too young to remember how copy and paste are actually supposed to work.Google 'screwed over' its non-millennials – now they can all fight back • The Register: "By certifying the case, the court allows the plaintiffs to take on Google's legal might as a combined force, rather than individually. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of a favorable settlement from Cali-based Google.
The complaint, originally filed in April of 2015, claims that Google discriminates against job candidates over the age of 40 when screening them. The suit accuses Google of violating the US Age Discrimination in Employment Act."
2016-10-06
Google 'screwed over' its non-millennials – now they can all fight back • The Register
Google's Pixel XL priced like Apple's iPhone 7 Plus but is half as fast, lacks many key features
Half the phone for the same price, what a proposition!Google's Pixel XL priced like Apple's iPhone 7 Plus but is half as fast, lacks many key features: "In a departure from previous Nexus phones that aimed to deliver Android on a budget, Google's HTC-built Pixel XL demands Apple's price, starting at $769 for the 32-gigabyte version. It offers the same 128-gigabyte option for $100 more, but lacks the largest 256-gigabyte storage tier available on iPhone 7 Plus."
2016-10-03
New iPad Pro refresh rumors point to new 'iPad mini Pro,' True Tone across the line
The rumor mill grinds out fresh pepper.New iPad Pro refresh rumors point to new 'iPad mini Pro,' True Tone across the line: "The rumor mills are starting to churn in advance of a future iPad refresh, with the latest pointing to an iPad mini expanding into the "Pro" lineup, the mid-size iPad Pro growing a bit, True Tone on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and microphone advances across the entire line"
Apple to house 1,400 employees at London's restored Battersea Power Station starting in 2021
Perfect location for the information revolution to be housed in the seat of the industrial revolution. What say, gunner?Apple to house 1,400 employees at London's restored Battersea Power Station starting in 2021: "Consolidating a number of offices around London, Apple plans to open a new British headquarters inside an iconic decommissioned power station on the south bank of the River Thames."
2016-10-02
October brings new Macs and MacBook Pros, this week on The CultCast | Cult of Mac
October brings new Macs and MacBook Pros, this week on The CultCast | Cult of Macreports point to a big Mac event coming in October!That's what I'm talking about!
2016-09-29
The CW launches Apple TV app, no cable login required
Another victory for the cord-cutter generation.The CW launches Apple TV app, no cable login required: "Adding to an already successful mobile app offering, television network The CW updated both its iOS and tvOS apps on Thursday with new features like AirPlay support and the ability to stream shows without a cable login. "
2016-09-27
Programmable chips turning Azure into a supercomputing powerhouse | Ars Technica
MSFT rolls out some cool tech.Programmable chips turning Azure into a supercomputing powerhouse | Ars Technica: "That PCIe interface is shared with the virtual machines directly, giving the virtual machines the power to send and receive network traffic without having to bounce it through the host first. The result? Azure virtual machines can push 25 gigabits per second of network traffic, with a latency of 100 microseconds. That's a tenfold latency improvement and can be done without demanding any host CPU resources."
DJI launches ultraportable iOS-connected Mavic Pro camera drone for $999
Amazeballs!DJI launches ultraportable iOS-connected Mavic Pro camera drone for $999: "DJI's hardware and software also allow autopilot and auto-follow capabilities not seen in the GoPro Karma. Using a connected iPhone to select a subject, DJI's ActiveTrack technology can follow, lead, or track alongside objects including people, bicyclists, cars, boats, and animals.