FUNKY GREEN: 06/27/14

Friday, 27 June 2014

Google will pay for coding lessons for thousands of female tech workers

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Protect yourself with these apps

Your smartphone may just be your best tool for self-defense. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi recommends apps that can connect you with emergency services or alert friends and family in case of danger.

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NSA fallout prompted change in Singapore startup's cloud strategy

Unified Inbox was just about to launch its cloud-based communications tool when Edward Snowden rocked the industry, forcing the Singapore startup to rethink how it delivers its services via the cloud.

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German government ends contract with Verizon following NSA revelations

In the continuing fallout from the NSA affair, the German government announced Thursday it's ending its contract with Verizon and handing over all communications business to German firm Deutsche Telekom.

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Ford to use wearables to improve health and safety in cars

As expectations ramp up for Google and Apple in the wearables space, Ford wants to use wearables to connect your health to the car and connect the car to your wrist.

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The Beginner's Guide to Airbnb

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Why the Moon Looks Bigger on the Horizon

This is a question that has been debated for several thousand years. One popular myth, dating all the way back to Aristotle in the 4th century BC and which still endures somewhat today, is that it is simply a case of magnification caused by the Earth's atmosphere. While a "magnification" effect is taking place, it actually is going the other way and is more of a compression. Atmospheric refraction causes the Moon to appear very slightly smaller in the vertical axis when it is near the horizon vs. when it is high in the sky. This refraction, combined with the fact that the Moon is about 4000 miles further away when it is on the horizon, causes it to appear 1.5% smaller if you were to measure very precisely its apparent size on the horizon vs. higher in the sky.

Facebook now lets UK users choose from over 70 gender options

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Nissan's 'Gran Turismo 6' concept car crosses over into reality

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Rumored Asus smartwatch could be an Android Wear bargain

Asus could be planning to release its first Android Wear smartwatch over the coming months, and to ensure it stands out against the competition, the price could be significantly lower than other devices.

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Walmart cutting iPhone 5S and 5C prices ahead of expected iPhone 6 launch

With the expected launch of the iPhone 6 rapidly approaching, Walmart is making moves to clear its stock of 5S and 5C handsets, on Friday slapping on more attractive price tags that'll save buyers up to $50.

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My #InternetOfEverything World: Living the Connected Life

The number of connected devices poised to exceed the number of people on earth this year. Not only will there be more connections but they will be faster and smarter, raising the benchmark of user experience. As more and more connections are made, the Internet of Everything will begin to greatly improve our lives.

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2014: A great year for developers – and we’re only halfway through

Microsoft, Apple and Google have all made big announcements at their developer conferences. What do they mean for developers and how we design and build applications?

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Yahoo bids $250m for YouTube content provider

Yahoo has reportedly bid $250 million to acquire YouTube content provider Fullscreen as the firm continues to focus on mobile, video and Web revenue generation.

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Programmable Mybell gives your bike a voice of its own

The Mybell customizable bicycle horn and light

A conventional bicycle bell might be a good way to alert pedestrians to your presence on a quiet suburban walkway, but when pedaling through bustling city streets there's a whole lot of other noise to contend with. Not satisfied with the one-size-fits-all approach to bicycle crash aversion, Brooklyn-based inventor Peter Pottier has developed Mybell, a programmable horn and light designed to give your bike its own unique warning system by loading it with just about any sound file you like. .. Continue Reading Programmable Mybell gives your bike a voice of its own

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