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  Monday, July 22, 2013
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Michael Endler Michael Dell Faces Biggest Week Of His Career
This week could alter the course of Michael Dell's legacy, as investors consider his $24.4 billion offer to take the company private.


Google Maps Updated: 10 Cool Features
Tour the latest version of Google Maps, now available on the iPad and the iPhone, boasting better navigation and search tools, including Google Earth's bird's-eye view.

SAP Co-CEO Snabe Plans To Step Down
Bill McDermott will become sole CEO by 2014 as Jim Hagemann Snabe moves on and power shifts within SAP's executive team.

Apple Tinkers With Larger iPhones, iPads
Apple has asked suppliers for larger prototypes of its smartphone and tablet, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Don't Give Up On The PC
The factors hurting the PC market now may not be Intel's fault, but they are Intel's problem. Fix them and we'll talk.

Apple Developer Forum Hack Explained
Turkish security researcher said his bug report wasn't malicious, disputes Apple's claim that attack compromised information on iOS and Mac OS X developers.

Don't Count VMware Out In Rough Seas
Wall Street analysts and pundits are busy talking down VMware, but the virtualization pioneer is going through a cycle from which it's likely to bounce back.

Moto X: Motorola's Not-So-Bold Rebirth
As Motorola prepares to reveal the Moto X, its first smartphone developed under Google's ownership, here's what we expect.


QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you" -- Aldous Huxley


 
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Google Maps Updated: 10 Cool Features
Tour the latest version of Google Maps, now available on the iPad and the iPhone, boasting better navigation and search tools, including Google Earth's bird's-eye view.

10 Top Password Managers
Tired of being stuck in password hell? Consider these password managers that balance security with convenience.

Big Data Analytics Master's Degrees: 20 Top Programs
These one-year and two-year graduate programs are just what's needed to close the big-data talent gap. Read on to find a school that fits your ambitions and background.

How To Hack Facebook In 60 Seconds
Facebook rewards U.K. researcher with $20,000 for discovering a mobile device confirmation bug that could be used to take control of any Facebook account.

Google Invites Users To Send Money Via Gmail
Google invites some users to try the new version of Google Wallet that lets you send money via Gmail.

 

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Today's Top Stories // Jul 22, 2013

When Zuckerberg Thought His Sales Guy Was 50 Cent

In April 2005, current General Catalyst Venture Partner (disclosure) Kevin Colleran replaced Eduardo Saverin as Facebook's business development head and sales... read more

Touch: Where Microsoft Went Wrong

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This Is The Moto X

Meet Motorola's next flagship smartphone: The Moto X. Reportedly assembled in the great state of Texas, nearly every aspect of the phone has leaked prior to the... read more

Apple Reportedly Testing Bigger iPhone And iPad Screens, Starting Production On New 9.7" iPad

Apple is reportedly testing out bigger iPhone and iPad screen designs, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. The Mac maker has been asking its supplier... read more

Leap Motion Launches With Limited Appeal, But It Could Be A Ticking Time Bomb Of Innovation

The much-anticipated Leap Motion Controller began shipping to pre-order customers today, as reviews of the input device hit the web. The startup behind the... read more

Google's Revamped Nexus 7 Spotted In Newly Leaked Press Image

In just a few days now, Google's Chrome and Android chief Sundar Pichai will be joined by a slew of journalists and media types to nosh on some breakfast and... read more

Facebook's Feature Phone Platform Scores 100M Users, Most In Emerging Markets

Facebook announced that Facebook For Every Phone, a native app that works on feature phones, has been downloaded 100 million times. read more

Yahoo Buys Back 40M Shares From Hedge Fund Third Point ($1.2B In Value) As Loeb, Wilson And Wolf Resign From Board

Looks like Yahoo is trying to take control of its own destiny once again. The company today announced that it would repurchase 40 million shares owned by the... read more

Follow-On Funding For UK Startups Stalls — France And Germany Accelerate

As most entrepreneurs will tell you, it's not raising a funding round that concentrates the mind so much as wondering if you'll be able to raise a follow-on... read more

Google Takes 6.3% Stake In Google Glass Tech Supplier Himax Display As It Preps To Ramp Up Production

Shares of semiconductor maker Himax Technologies are jumping in pre-market trading with the news that Google has taken a 6.3% stake in Himax Display (HDI). HDI... read more



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