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Advertisement Smartphones are bad OK, Candy Crush comes to Windows 10, Reddit finally tackles harassment, Rdio Select lowers prices, and the trippiest 3D music video you’re ever likely to see.You’re Now No Better Than a GoldfishYou’re now on the same level as a goldfish. Actually, in terms of your attention span you’re now inferior to a goldfish. Why? Because of your smartphone How Smartphones Are Ruining Your Life How Smartphones Are Ruining Your Life Your smartphone could be ruining your life, or at least have the capacity to do so in the future. Read More . Which means you’re highly unlikely to read this article all the way to the end.While using your iPhone, Android, or Windows Phone Why You Should Consider Switching To Windows Phone [Opinion] Why You Should Consider Switching To Windows Phone [Opinion] I want Windows Phone to succeed. The problem is persuading you Apple fanboys and Google droids to give Windows Phone a chance. Read More … [Read more...] about You Probably Won’t Read This Article In Full, Because Smartphones [Tech News Digest]

Not far from the airport in Austin, Texas, is an old dairy farm that is being repurposed into a technology campus. Sridhar Vembu-led Zoho Corp, a Software as a Service company based out of Chennai, is building an office complex on 375 acres southeast of the town, in what could be a symbol of expanding Indian technology footprint in the West, particularly in the United States. As towns go, Austin is an alluring mix. Its throbbing college scene rolls on without a bump into quaint tourism, with the occasional laidback Texan strolling by colourful shopfronts overflowing with quirky gifts. In a place known to support local businesses — its tagline ‘Keep Austin Weird’ is written on public walls and digital posters – large technology companies are scrambling to set up work bases, and Indian companies are just beginning to spot the advantage of moving in. “Austin gives the vibe Bay Area did in the 1990s, or maybe the 1980s,” Zoho’s chief evangelist … [Read more...] about Indian tech firms are looking beyond traditional hubs to set up shop in US

Advertisement Also, Samsung faces GapGate controversy, Grooveshark guilty of copyright infringement, Spotify launches in Canada, and Jeff Goldblum sells LED lightbulbs.Windows 10: One OS To Rule Them AllMicrosoft has revealed its future plans for Windows, previewing the all-encompassing Windows 10. The biggest surprise is the name, with Windows 9 being skipped in favor of the more-momentous sounding Windows 10. The rest is pretty much as expected What Can You Expect From Windows 9? Threshold Rumors Summarized What Can You Expect From Windows 9? Threshold Rumors Summarized In a few weeks, Microsoft will release its first official preview of Windows 9, code-named Threshold. Let's see whether this new Windows incarnation could meet your needs. Read More , with the various leaks in recent months giving away much of Microsoft’s strategy in making the world fall in love with Windows once again.Windows 10 will run across multiple devices, from desktops and laptops to smartphones … [Read more...] about Microsoft Reveals Windows 10, Paypal Splits From eBay, And More… [Tech News Digest]

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Advertisement The end of the year is nigh, and 2017 has been an epic year for technology. We thought it would be a good idea to look back over the past year in tech news to see which stories made the headlines. But remember, we try to cover tech news you can make use of, as that’s our thing…JanuaryIn January, Netflix launched a new app for DVD rentals Netflix Launches a New App for DVD Rentals Netflix Launches a New App for DVD Rentals Netflix has launched a new app dedicated to DVD rentals. Which are, apparently, still a thing. I know, we're shocked too! Read More , Instagram added ads to Stories Your Instagram Stories Now Come With Adverts Your Instagram Stories Now Come With Adverts Instagram is adding adverts to Instagram Stories. Thankfully these video ads aren't going to be as bad as all that. But still, they're ads, and no one likes ads. Read More , Chrome added support for FLAC files You Can Now Play FLAC Audio Files in Google Chrome You Can Now … [Read more...] about The Biggest and Best Tech News Stories of 2017