Thursday, July 19, 2018

Wal-Mart & Microsoft to Take on Amazon

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Tech News and Opinions

Despite glitches, Amazon Prime Day 2018 manages another record

Customers ordered more than 100 million products in 36 hours.

Microsoft and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

Microsoft and Walmart are teaming up for a strategic partnership that will take on rival Amazon in both technology and retail.

EU hits Google with record $5 billion fine over Android antitrust practices

Most of all, the EU is worried that this harms you, the consumer, by restricting your choice and preventing innovation that could lead to better mobile experiences in the future.

GOP congressman introduces bill to reinstate net neutrality rules

Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) also signed onto a Democrat-led measure to restore the 2015 Open Internet Order

Searching 'idiot' gets Trump: Protesters game Google Image algorithm

Protesters are publishing articles that associate the word "idiot" with Trump while sharing and upvoting other articles that do the same.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Google Maps just got a great new feature and you probably didn’t even realize it

Google Maps on the web has been getting new features all the time lately. After all, the bigger screen of a computer does come in handy when planning new trips and researching destinations.

OneNote for Windows 10 picks up flurry of new features

Microsoft is rolling out a slew of new features for everyone to check out in OneNote for Windows 10.

Microsoft To-Do for Windows 10 now lets you mark tasks as 'Important'

Now everyone can separate their most important tasks from everything else.

Windows 10 quick tips: 10 ways to speed up your PC

Want Windows 10 to run faster? Take a few minutes to try out these tips, and your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues.

Why Does Google Chrome Say Websites Are “Not Secure”?

Starting with Chrome 68, Google Chrome labels all non-HTTPS websites as “Not Secure.”


Mobile Computing

iPad Slow? Learn How to Speed up iPad, Even Older Ones

There are lots of different reasons why your iPad may be running more slowly than it did when you first bought it, and luckily there are just as many ways to speed it back up again!

The Google Assistant app will walk you through your day

The new feature, for both Android and iOS, pulls in a bunch of relevant information from across Google services, including calendar, reminders, stocks, package deliveries, flights, restaurant/movie reservations and suggested Actions.

5 Travel Itinerary Apps You Shouldn't Board a Plane Without

After some trial and error, I've found that these are, without a doubt, the best travel itinerary apps for building anticipation before I board and making the most of every minute once I touch down at my destination.

Future of Smartphones: 5 Predictions for the Next 5 Years

Smartphone innovation lately has been mostly incremental rather than innovative. Here's what the future of smartphones may hold

How to connect to an Instant Hotspot with your iPhone or iPad

Looking to get the most out of Instant Hotspot? Here's how to connect with your iPhone or iPad!

10 new Android apps worth checking out

New apps need lovin’ too, right? Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve.

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