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You have probably heard the old saying, "Third time is the charm". This refers to the fact, generally speaking, the third attempt of anything will produce the best chance of success. People will have learned from their past two trials and would also still have enough motivation to take a third go before giving up. This is a similar situation for electronics. The initial product released is like an experimental run, where the manufacturer starts...

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Last week, I came across an article online, criticizing the Western mainstream media as inciting a culture of "self-hate". The way I interpret it is the foundation of our fundamental values in a democratic society has slowly eroded from a system that holds impartial reporting in the highest regard, to an alliance of organizations trying to shape our minds into their perspective on a daily basis. I would say the Western mainstream media -- as well...

Dell to ship Windows 10 tablet with USB Type-C port

From InfoWorld: Dell is looking ahead to Windows 10 and planning to release a tablet with the OS and other new technologies in September or October.

A refreshed Venue 11 Pro will have the USB Type-C port, which first appeared in Apple's 12-inch MacBook and in Google's Chromebook Pixel last month...

US blocks Intel from selling Xeon chips to Chinese supercomputer projects

From PC World: U.S. government agencies have stopped Intel from selling microprocessors for China’s supercomputers, apparently reflecting concern about their use in nuclear tests.

In February, four supercomputing institutions in China were placed on a U.S. government list that effectively bans them...

Apple Watch preorders kick off, some models quickly sell out

From CNET: You can now pre-order an Apple Watch, but it'll be a while before you can actually get one on your wrist.

Apple on Friday started accepting advance orders for its first new product line in five years, a wrist-worn device that's designed to display notifications and run apps from the...

Amazon sues alleged reviews-for-pay sites

From CNET: Amazon has filed suit against four websites that allegedly sell phony product reviews that are placed on its main site, Amazon.com, marking the first time the company has taken legal action against such practices.

The Seattle-based online retailer filed the suit Wednesday in a Washington...

Google and Intel vow to speed up delivery of Android updates to devices

From InfoWorld: It usually takes months for mobile devices to get Android updates, but Intel and Google want to slash the wait time.

Tablets and smartphones made as part of a new Intel mobile-device development program will be able to receive new Android versions and features in two weeks via over...

LinkedIn buys training site Lynda.com, enters professional development market

From PC World: LinkedIn is acquiring online learning company lynda.com for US$1.5 billion in cash and stock, the social networking site announced Thursday.

Lynda.com offers professional development courses on design, creative and business topics. Some of the courses, for example, teach how to...

Xiaomi sells over 2 million phones in 12-hour online sale

From CNET: Xiaomi recorded impressive sales growth during a 12-hour online sale Wednesday, another sign that the smartphone upstart may be a worthy challenger to leading handset makers.

The Chinese smartphone maker said it sold 2.12 million handsets during its Mi Fan Festival 2015, well surpassing...

Rumors Heat up About 2016 Windows 10.1 (Windows "Redstone") Release

From DailyTech: Neowin's Brad Sams scored a nice scoop yesterday when he reported a hot leak detailing Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) successor to the soon-to-be-released Windows 10. His leak revealed that the future build is in development under the codename "Redstone", a name derived from an item in...