Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Apple debuts new Shot on iPhone ad ‘Earth’ with narration from Carl Sagan
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/carl-sagan-iphone-ad/
Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:16:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sagan.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=799" /></div><p>Apple this evening has shared another ad in its long-running Shot on iPhone campaign. This ad is unique from others in the series in that it features a narration from astronomer Carl Sagan, reading from his book “Pale Blue Dot.”</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/carl-sagan-iphone-ad/#more-486323" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:16:30 +00009to5MacThat new Mixer tab will be added to the Xbox One Dashboard “sometime in the next 24 hours”
https://www.onmsft.com/news/that-new-mixer-tab-will-be-added-to-the-xbox-one-dashboard-sometime-in-the-next-24-hours
Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:52 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/iostwitchmixerxboxapps-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Twitch, Mixer, Xbox apps on iOS / iPhone" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/iostwitchmixerxboxapps-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/iostwitchmixerxboxapps-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/iostwitchmixerxboxapps-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Major Nelson announced the news through a tweet, saying that the new addition to the dashboard is coming "sometime in the next 24 hours." It's a vague timeframe, but a close one. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:52 +0000On MSFTReport: Apple Watch could adopt microLED display tech as early as 2018
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/apple-watch-microled-2018-rumor/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:41:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/tim-cook-apple-watch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Apple’s plans for microLED have been reported on before, with some claiming the company is currently in <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/24/apple-microled-trial/">the stages of trial production</a>. Now, a report from <a href="http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Apple-plans-micro-LED-displays-for-wearables-sources?page=1">Nikkei</a> claims that Apple currently plans to adopt microLED in its wearable products, perhaps as soon as 2018.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/apple-watch-microled-2018-rumor/#more-486321" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486321&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486321&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:41:55 +00009to5MacSurface Studio devices running Windows 10 Creators Update get a firmware update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/surface-studio-devices-running-windows-10-creators-update-get-a-firmware-update
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:21:09 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Capture-d’écran-2016-12-26-à-14.47.22-1046x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Capture-d’écran-2016-12-26-à-14.47.22-1046x580.png 1046w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Capture-d’écran-2016-12-26-à-14.47.22-250x139.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Capture-d’écran-2016-12-26-à-14.47.22-768x426.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1046px) 100vw, 1046px" />The firmware update didn't come out with any kind of patch notes, so we have no clue just what came out with it.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:21:09 +0000On MSFTA new “Entertainment” section will soon grace the Xbox One Dashboard of Alpha Ring Insiders [Update, it’s now live]
https://www.onmsft.com/news/a-new-entertainment-section-will-soon-grace-the-xbox-one-dashboard-of-alpha-ring-insiders
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:45:47 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/xboxxymbol-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Jackbox Party Pack 3 on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/xboxxymbol-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/xboxxymbol-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/xboxxymbol-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />This is just the first of many changes to the Xbox One Dashboard, if our assumptions about the Fall Creators Update are right. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:45:47 +0000On MSFTFeeling puzzled because of that Rubik’s cube? Bing can help you solve it!
https://www.onmsft.com/news/feeling-puzzled-because-of-that-rubiks-cube-bing-can-help-you-solve-it
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:41:41 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/binghomepage-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Bing Homepage" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/binghomepage-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/binghomepage-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/binghomepage-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />It's a fun thing to do if you have a bit of time to kill, and you have the same nostalgia over Rubiks cubes that many people do.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:41:41 +0000On MSFTAmazon exec says Siri & Alexa should be able to talk to each other, HomePod not a huge threat
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/amazon-competing-with-homepod/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:10:46 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/homepod.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=872" /></div><p>Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/wwdc-apple-homepod-first-look/">wasn’t shy about comparing its new HomePod speaker to existing competition</a> from the likes of Amazon and Sonos, and now an Amazon executive has spoken on the company’s newfound rival. Amazon’s senior VP of devices David Limp explained that he believes Alexa and Siri should be able to communicate with one another, while also pointing to the HomePod’s price as an advantage for Amazon…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/amazon-competing-with-homepod/#more-486313" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486313&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486313&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:10:46 +00009to5MacA first look at the redesigned App Store in iOS 11 [Gallery]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/wwdc-app-store-redesign-first-look-gallery-screenshots/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:49:11 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/app-store-redesign-1.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>The App Store is getting a big redesign with <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/ios-11-whats-new-hands-on-100-features-video/">iOS 11</a>, and today Apple gave a preview of some of the new changes coming for developers at WWDC 2017. Head below for a first look at the refreshed app including new editorial content and features coming with iOS 11 this fall:
<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/wwdc-app-store-redesign-first-look-gallery-screenshots/#more-486245" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486245&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486245&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:49:11 +00009to5MacDirecTV Now dropping support for Safari, Chrome exclusive starting in July
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/directv-now-dropping-safari-support-july/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:02:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/screen-shot-2017-06-07-at-12-12-52-pm.png?w=1459&h=681" /></div><p>DirecTV Now, a live-TV streaming service that piggybacks on AT&T’s television services, is one of the ways that cable cord-cutters can still access their favorite shows online. Now, without any official notice as of this writing, customers visiting the site on <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/safari">Safari</a> and Internet Explorer are being told to download <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/google-chrome">Google Chrome</a> as other browsers will no longer be supported after June…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/directv-now-dropping-safari-support-july/#more-486250" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486250&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486250&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:02:55 +00009to5MacWinners of the 2017 Apple Design Awards have been announced
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/2017-apple-design-award-winners/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:58:58 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/apple-design-awards-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>This year’s <a href="https://developer.apple.com/design/awards/">Apple Design Award winners</a> have been announced. The awards, which have now occurred in some form for over 20 years, are announced each year at WWDC.</p>
<p>Past winners have included such excellent releases as Affinity Designer, Ulysses, and Monument Valley. This year’s awards, which include titles featured on iOS, watchOS, and macOS, continue the tradition of excellence. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/2017-apple-design-award-winners/#more-486232" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486232&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486232&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:58:58 +00009to5MacHands-on: macOS High Sierra’s native eGPU support shows promise [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/hands-on-macos-high-sierra-native-egpu-support-shows-promise-video/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:43:12 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/macos-high-sierra-egpu-native.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>One of the more exciting macOS-centric features announced at Monday’s WWDC 2017 keynote was native support for external GPUs within macOS High Sierra.</p>
<p>As a big fan of the eGPU concept, and as someone who’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/19/akitio-node-gtx-1080-ti-gpu-macbook-pro-gaming-egpu/">taken quite a few eGPU boxes for a spin on older versions of macOS</a>, I was excited to try out the native functionality baked inside of High Sierra. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/hands-on-macos-high-sierra-native-egpu-support-shows-promise-video/#more-486190" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486190&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486190&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:43:12 +00009to5MacCognac maker Rémy Martin launches “Rooted in Exception,” a HoloLens Mixed Reality experience
https://www.onmsft.com/news/cognac-maker-remy-martin-launches-rooted-in-exception-a-hololens-mixed-reality-experience
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:17:19 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rémy-Martin-HoloLens-1031x580.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rémy-Martin-HoloLens-1031x580.jpeg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rémy-Martin-HoloLens-250x141.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rémy-Martin-HoloLens-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rémy-Martin-HoloLens.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Luxury Cognac brand Rémy Martin claims to have created the very first HoloLens experience that is "designed for consumers around the world."Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:17:19 +0000On MSFTLenovo ThinkPad T470 revisited: the laptop that tried to replace my Surface Pro 4
https://www.onmsft.com/news/lenovo-thinkpad-t470-revisited-the-laptop-that-tried-to-replace-my-surface-pro-4
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:52:09 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_3469-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Keyboard" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_3469-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_3469-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_3469-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_3469-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />At the end of the day, I've found that the Lenovo ThinkPad T470 is a lot of machine with a lot of great specs, and it even tried to replace my Surface Pro 4 in a key few areas, while also falling short of my expectations in other areas.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:52:09 +0000On MSFTtvOS 11 brings Home Screen Sync and automatic dark mode switching to Apple TV
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/tvos-11-home-screen-sync-automatic-dark-mode-switching/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:51:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/apple-tv-4th-gen-siri-remote.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1337&h=752" /></div><p>While tvOS 11 didn’t see stage time at the WWDC keynote on Monday, there are two new features that you can try now in the tvOS 11 developer beta: Home Screen Sync and automatic appearance switching. Home Screen Sync is especially welcome for homes with multiple Apple TVs, and appearance switching handles dark and light mode based on time of day. Here’s how it works:</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/tvos-11-home-screen-sync-automatic-dark-mode-switching/#more-486186" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486186&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486186&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:51:55 +00009to5MacPoll: Are you happy with Windows 10?
https://www.onmsft.com/news/poll-are-you-happy-with-windows-10
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:46:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/windows10wall-858x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/windows10wall-858x580.jpg 858w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/windows10wall-244x165.jpg 244w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/windows10wall-768x519.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/windows10wall.jpg 1450w" sizes="(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px" />Microsoft first introduced Windows 10 almost two years ago, and even if you’re not a Windows Insider, you’ve probably had a chance to use the latest operating system from Microsoft. With a refined application of the somewhat clunky desktop/Start Screen interface that the company first introduced with Windows 8, lots of new security and stability […]Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:46:17 +0000On MSFTNew build incoming for Xbox One Alpha Preview Insiders
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-build-incoming-for-xbox-one-alpha-preview-insiders
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:33:36 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/windows-insider.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/windows-insider.png 780w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/windows-insider-250x150.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/windows-insider-768x461.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" />Brad Rossetti says that Xbox One Insiders will be getting a new build 1706 for Preview Alpha later today.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:33:36 +0000On MSFTHomeKit in iOS 11: Sprinklers & faucets, QR code & NFC setup, improved latency, software authentication & more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/homekit-ios-11-sprinklers-faucets-qr-code-nfc-authentication/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:32:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/homekit-accessories.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>During the third day of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the company shared the latest updates coming to its HomeKit home automation platform. Among the updates, Apple is introducing new product type categories, a much easier setup process for accessories, improved latency, software authentication to allow older accessories to add support, and more.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/homekit-ios-11-sprinklers-faucets-qr-code-nfc-authentication/#more-486189" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486189&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486189&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:32:10 +00009to5MacEnglish county council saves millions switching to G Suite and Chromebookshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/VNBuV3Mvo84/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>A day in the life of an employee at <a href="http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx">Northumberland County Council</a> in northern England involves everything from running schools, repairing roads or literally putting out fires. It’s work that never stops and that stretches across a rural area the size of Greater London with 330,000 citizens and three million sheep.</p><p>Two years ago, the Northumberland IT team started to notice strain in their service infrastructure which connects 380 locations across the region, and recent budget cuts made that system feel increasingly unworkable.</p><p>"We had a very big legacy setup that was costing us a fortune in licensing and devices,” says Neil Arnold, Chief Information Officer at Northumberland County Council. “We decided to bring people together in a central hub to make teams more agile."<br/></p><h3>Creating G Suite champions</h3><p></p><p>After evaluation, Arnold and his team chose <a href="https://www.google.com/work/apps/business/">G Suite</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/work/apps/business/">for its functionality and flexibility</a>. The team relied on <a href="http://www.netpremacy.com/">Netpremacy</a>, a Google Cloud partner, to train 300 staff members to educate colleagues on how to use G Suite. Within months, 5,500 corporate users and 11,500 schools users had been set up with G Suite accounts. “Without the support of Netpremacy, we wouldn't have been able to implement as rapidly as we did,” says Arnold. “They recognised the cultural challenges. There was skepticism at first, but users really took the tools to heart when they could see the benefits.”</p><p>From different locations across the region, staff began working collaboratively on <a href="https://www.google.com/work/apps/business/products/docs/">Docs</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/work/apps/business/products/sheets/">Sheets</a> and inviting others to join. The team saved money by switching to <a href="https://www.google.com/chrome/business/devices/chromebooks.html">Chromebooks</a> and Arnold and his colleagues started using <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/products/hangouts/">Hangouts</a> to join meetings to stay synced on daily work.</p><p>Even firefighters, who were reluctant to try out Hangouts at first, started using it regularly. “Firefighters now use Hangouts at the scene of fires to communicate with central command, monitor the fire, and decide how many vehicles they need,” says Arnold. “The chief fire officer doesn't have to get in his car and drive out to the scene to help — he can do it all from wherever he is.”</p><p></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Saving big by going cloud-first</h3><p></p><p>Arnold expects switching to Chromebooks will help Northumberland County Council save close to £2.5 million on licensing and hardware, without sacrificing data security since Chromebooks have multiple protection layers.</p><p>The next step for Arnold and his team is to bring G Suite to the classroom. “We've got a lot of schools using <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/classroom/">Google Classroom</a> successfully,” he says, “and we want to roll G Suite out to more schools. It’ll be a big efficiency for them, because many have small file servers on site, that they manage themselves or pay a third-party to manage. <a href="https://www.google.com/work/apps/business/products/drive/">Drive</a> will help them decommission that.”</p><p>Meanwhile, outdated exchange and file servers are being closed down across the council as data is seamlessly transferred to <a href="https://cloud.google.com/">Google Cloud</a>. The new central office for the county is set to open in 2019, and Arnold does not plan to have a datacenter at the new building: “That footprint’s going to reduce over the next three years to virtually nothing.” </p><p>“I've been working in IT for over 30 years and this has been one of the most successful and satisfying projects I've ever been involved in,” says Arnold. “We’ve achieved more than we expected and using G Suite has been a tremendous catalyst for change.”</p><p></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/VNBuV3Mvo84" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google Blog9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:28:21 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/9to5toys-header.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>.</p>
<h2>TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:</h2>
<p><em><strong>Last Call Updates:</strong></em></p>
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<h3>QNAP’s 2-bay NAS w/ AirPlay + HDMI <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/qnap-2bay-nas/">is down to <strong>$268 shipped </strong></a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Review: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/unbreakcable-review/">UNBREAKcable Lightning cables</a> are designed to withstand everyday life</li>
<li>Teach your kid about circuits safely<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/dough-universe/"> with conductive play dough</a></li>
<li>Buy one sandwich at McDonald’s, score another<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/bogo-mcdonalds/"> for free</a></li>
<li>eBay <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/ebay-10-off-coupon/">extra 10% off coupon</a>: Panasonic G7 Camera bundle $450, TVs, drones, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/ebay-10-off-coupon/">more!</a></li>
<li>MyProtein <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/myprotein-impact-whey/">more than 50% off</a>: 2-Pack Impact Whey 5.5-lb just <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/myprotein-impact-whey/">$50, more</a></li>
<li>Dungeon999F action-RPG now available <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/dungeon999f-action-rpg-free/">free on the App Store (Reg. $1)</a></li>
<li>Monoprice Z-Wave wall charger w/ 2 USB and 1 AC Port <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/monoprice-z-wave-wall-charger/">$21 (Reg. $30), more</a></li>
<li>Portable Suaoki 300A Jump Starter Power Bank <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/portable-jump-starter/">for under $22 shipped</a></li>
<li>Lodge Cast Iron Skillet is an Amazon best-seller: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/lodge-cast-iron-skillet/">$13</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/pad-quill-leather-case-ipad-pro-10/">Pad & Quill’s all-American leather Oxford case</a> for Apple’s new 10.5″ iPad Pro</li>
<li>Wink Smart Home Hub available <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/wink-hub-june/">for $40 shipped</a></li>
<li>Green Deals: Koogeek HomeKit Smart Plug <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/green-deals-koogeek-more/">$22 (Reg. $30), more</a></li>
<li>Banana Republic and Gap <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/banana-republic-gap-sale/">up to 45% off sale today and tomorrow only!</a></li>
<li>BLACK+DECKER 20V Max Drill/Driver and Circular Saw Kit: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/blackdecker-20v-max-drilldriver-and-circular-saw-kit-81-reg-100/">$81 (Reg. $100+)</a></li>
<li>Cuisinart Stainless Steel Burr Coffee Mill hits all-time low: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/cuisinart-dbm-coffee-grinder/">$36.50 shipped</a></li>
<li>Car and Driver, Bon Appetit Magazines <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/car-driver-bon-appetit-magazine/">from $3/yr with free shipping</a></li>
<li>Blu-rays in 4K <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/blu-rays-in-4k-for-13-the-martian-extended-edition-the-revenant-more/">for $13</a>: The Martian Extended Edition, The Revenant, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/blu-rays-in-4k-for-13-the-martian-extended-edition-the-revenant-more/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/coach-50-off-summer-sale-is-here-save-on-purses-accessories-and-more/">Coach 50% off Summer Sale is here</a>, save on purses, accessories and<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/coach-50-off-summer-sale-is-here-save-on-purses-accessories-and-more/"> more!</a></li>
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<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb/" rel="attachment wp-att-486172"><img data-attachment-id="486172" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-486172" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive-128gb.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Amazon SanDisk Sale <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/amazon-sandisk-memory-flash/"><strong>25% off</strong></a>: wireless flash drives, memory cards, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/amazon-sandisk-memory-flash/">more</a></h3>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/ipad-2017-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-486173"><img data-attachment-id="486173" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/ipad-2017-4/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,900" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="ipad-2017" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-486173" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-2017.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Apple’s 2017 9.7-inch iPad Wi-Fi 128GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/apply-2017-ipad-bh-deal/"><strong>$399</strong> at B&H (Tax NY/NJ only)</a></h3>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band/" rel="attachment wp-att-486175"><img data-attachment-id="486175" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="2000,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="crazy-horse-apple-watch-band" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-486175" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy-horse-apple-watch-band.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Add a leather band to your Apple Watch in multiple colors<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/crazy-horse-leather-apple-watch-band/"> for <strong>$13</strong> (Reg. $21)</a></h3>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/31/9to5toys-lunch-break-iphone-6s-macbook-air-accessories-deals/iphone-6s-7/" rel="attachment wp-att-452505"><img data-attachment-id="452505" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/31/9to5toys-lunch-break-iphone-6s-macbook-air-accessories-deals/iphone-6s-7/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="4936,2468" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="iphone-6s" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-452505" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=2000 2000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/iphone-6s.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Apple iPhone 6s 16GB in multiple colors<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/apple-iphone-6s-refurb-deal/"> now <strong>$280 shipped</strong> (refurb)</a></h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="485922" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/9to5toys-ipad-pro-airplay-speaker/ipad-pro-2017/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="2000,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="ipad-pro-2017" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485922" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ipad-pro-2017.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3>Apple’s new iPad Pro pre-orders launch <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/apple-new-ipad-pro-gift-cards/">w/ up to <strong>$50 gift cards</strong>, tax benefits</a></h3>
<h3>The best cases for <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/best-cases-10-5-ipad-pro/">Apple’s new 10.5-inch iPad Pro</a></h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="484945" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/9to5toys-lunch-break-apple-tv-sonos-speakers-more/sonos-speakers/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="sonos-speakers" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-484945" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/sonos-speakers.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/04/sonos-fathers-day-sale/">Sonos launches <strong>big sale</strong> w/ discounts</a> on PLAY:1, SUB, PLAYBASE, and <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/04/sonos-fathers-day-sale/">more</a></h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="485919" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/9to5toys-ipad-pro-airplay-speaker/affinity-photo-6-3/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png" data-orig-size="1599,801" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="affinity-photo-6" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=1000&h=501" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485919" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=1000&h=501" alt="" width="1000" height="501" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=1000&h=501 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=155&h=78 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=655&h=328 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=768&h=385 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png?w=1024&h=513 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/affinity-photo-61.png 1599w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3>Affinity Photo and Designer apps <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/affinity-photo-designer-mac-sale/">drop to <strong>$40 ea.</strong> on the Mac App Store (20% off)</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>FRAMED for iOS and Apple TV <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/framed-ios-apple-tv-free/"><strong>free</strong> for first time in years (Reg. $4+)</a></li>
<li>App Store Free App of the Week: The Robot Factory for iOS <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/31/robot-factory-ios-free/">goes <strong>free</strong> for very first time (Reg. $4)</a></li>
<li>RGB Express Mini Truck puzzler drops to just <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/rgb-express-mini-truck-ios/"><strong>$1</strong> on the App Store (Reg. $2+)</a></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/9to5toys-lunch-break-apple-tv-sonos-speakers-more/logitech-k840-hero/" rel="attachment wp-att-484939"><img data-attachment-id="484939" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/9to5toys-lunch-break-apple-tv-sonos-speakers-more/logitech-k840-hero/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="logitech-k840-hero" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-484939" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-k840-hero.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Review: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/02/logitech-k840-review/">Logitech’s K840 is an affordable gateway to mechanical keyboards</a></h3>
<h3>Review:<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/01/review-vaux-speaker-echo-dot/"> VAUX Speaker brings improved sound</a>, portability, and simplicity to the Echo Dot</h3>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/02/9to5toys-lunch-break-apple-watch-dock-pad-quill-more/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers/" rel="attachment wp-att-484725"><img data-attachment-id="484725" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/02/9to5toys-lunch-break-apple-watch-dock-pad-quill-more/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1214,607" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="monoprice-bluetooth-speakers" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-484725" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monoprice-bluetooth-speakers.jpg 1214w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>9to5Rewards: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/02/9to5rewards-monoprice-tube-amp-bluetooth-speaker-system-giveaway/">Monoprice Tube Amp Bluetooth Speaker System</a> [Giveaway]</h3>
<h2>MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:</h2>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/logitech-performance-mouse/" rel="attachment wp-att-486181"><img data-attachment-id="486181" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/logitech-performance-mouse/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1000,500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="logitech-performance-mouse" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-486181" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg?quality=82&strip=all 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg?quality=82&strip=all 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/logitech-performance-mouse.jpg?quality=82&strip=all 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Daily Deals: Logitech Performance Mouse MX <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/logitech-performance-mouse/"><strong>$40</strong></a>, VIZIO 48″ 1080p HDTV with Chromecast built-in <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/logitech-performance-mouse/"><strong>$330</strong></a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/logitech-performance-mouse/">more</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Logitech Z200 Multimedia Speakers <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/logitech-z200-speakers/">get a rare price drop to $20 at Amazon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/todays-ios-mac-deals-mini-ninjas/">Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals</a>: Mini Ninjas, Tiny Guardians, LIMBO, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/todays-ios-mac-deals-mini-ninjas/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/nintendo-switch-screen-protector-2/">Today’s Best Game Deals</a>: 2-Pack Anker Nintendo Switch Screen Protectors <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/nintendo-switch-screen-protector-2/">$6</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/nintendo-switch-screen-protector-2/">more</a></li>
<li>Twelve South’s BookBook iPhone 7/Plus cases <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/twelve-south-bookbook-case/">drop to $54 (Amazon all-time low)</a></li>
<li>Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker I <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/bose-soundlink-bluetooth-refurb/">is $70 (Cert. Refurb, Orig. $130)</a></li>
<li>LG Tone Pro Bluetooth Stereo Headset in Red <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/lg-tone-pro/">$20 shipped</a></li>
<li>Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller refurb <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/xbox-one-elite-wireless-controller-3/">for just $80 shipped (Orig. $150)</a></li>
<li>LEGO Architecture Louvre Building Kit <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/lego-architecture-louvre-building/">now under $40 shipped (Reg. $60)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/under-armour-icon-studio/">Under Armour launches Icon Studio</a> that turns your iPhone photos into shoes</li>
<li>Aukey 20W Dual USB Port Solar Charger <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/aukey-20w-solar-charger/">$39, more</a></li>
<li>Samsonite Classic Gusset Business Briefcase <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/samsonite-gusset-deal/">$24 at Amazon (Reg. $45+)</a></li>
<li>Samsung’s Gear 360 VR camera is <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/samsung-gear-360-vr-prime/">now $145 for Prime members</a></li>
<li>Shopping Cart Cover/Baby Seats <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/shopping-cart-cover/">from just $14 Prime shipped today</a></li>
<li>Panera offers <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/3-off-coupon-at-panera/">$3 off orders of $6 or more today</a></li>
<li>DEWALT 1-Day Amazon Sale<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/dewalt-1-day-amazon-sale/"> from $15</a>: Socket Kits, Mechanic Sets, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/dewalt-1-day-amazon-sale/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/scorkl-portable-scuba-solution/">Scorkl is your super light and ultra portable</a> scuba diving solution</li>
<li>Father’s Day Deals: Blue Apron Plans <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/fathers-day-deals-ticwatch-2-blue-apron/">$25</a>, Ticwatch 2 Active Smartwatch <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/fathers-day-deals-ticwatch-2-blue-apron/">$170</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/07/fathers-day-deals-ticwatch-2-blue-apron/">more</a></li>
</ul>
<h3></h3>
<h2>NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:</h2>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon/" rel="attachment wp-att-486176"><img data-attachment-id="486176" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-486176" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/pokemon-direct/">Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon</a> coming to Nintendo 3DS this fall, more</h3>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/mophie-charge-force-lineup/" rel="attachment wp-att-486177"><img data-attachment-id="486177" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/mophie-charge-force-lineup/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="mophie-charge-force-lineup" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-486177" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mophie-charge-force-lineup.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Mophie intros <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/mophie-iphone-galaxy-cases/">new iPhone 7/Plus and Galaxy S8/Plus Wireless Charge Force cases</a></h3>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/super-nintendo-world/" rel="attachment wp-att-486178"><img data-attachment-id="486178" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-sandisk-ipad-more/super-nintendo-world/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1280,685" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="super-nintendo-world" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-486178" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="535" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/super-nintendo-world.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/super-nintendo-world/">Super Nintendo World</a> getting Mario Kart rides, massive PR event, more</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/wink-bright-smart-lighting-security/">Wink Bright is a quick-and-easy</a> first step to smart home security</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/xchime-video-doorbell/">Xchime is your video doorbell</a> that actively deters would-be thieves</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/monument-valley-2-ios/">Monument Valley 2 is available for download</a> right now on iOS</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/asus-blue-cave-router/">ASUS Blue Cave 802.11ac Router</a> sports a unique see-through design</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/magpie-gps-tracker/">Magpie is the smartest GPS tracker </a>yet to give you peace of mind with your valuables</li>
<li>Optoma <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/optoma-projectors/">new line of 4K and HDR-ready projectors</a>, starting just under $2,000</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/earstudio-bluetooth-headphones/">EarStudio brings Bluetooth high-fidelity audio</a> to your wired-headphones</li>
<li>Nintendo unveils the <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/02/nintendo-special-edition-switch/">very first special edition Switch console</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/02/the-bean-3d-printer/">The Bean 3D Printer</a> is priced low with the consumer in mind</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/02/samsung-connect-home/">Samsung’s new Connect Home mesh wireless system</a> is available for pre-order Sunday</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/02/ryobi-cooling-cooler/">Ryobi’s Cooler will keep both you and your drinks</a> chilled this summer</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/01/tinboard-electric-skateboard/">Tinboard electric skateboard</a> sports premium features at an affordable price</li>
<li>LEGO is now taking preorders for its <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/01/lego-boost-preorders/">Boost robotic kits arriving in August</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/31/tablo-dual-ota-dvr/">Tablo upgrades its Dual OTA DVR</a> with on-board storage, smaller footprint</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/31/pokemon-ios-android-pokeland/">New Pokémon game for iOS/Android</a> with Nintendo integration coming soon</li>
<li>LEGO reels in <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/31/lego-old-fishing-store-21310/">new 2,000 piece Old Fishing Store kit coming this fall</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/31/eversleep-ios-connected-wearable/">EverSleep iOS-connected wearable</a> diagnoses sleep issues without a hospital stay</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/30/asus-gaming-monitor-curved/">ASUS unveils 35-inch curved gaming monitor</a> with 200Hz refresh rate</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/30/prynt-pocket/">Prynt Pocket lets you print photos from your iPhone</a> like a Polaroid camera</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/30/pedego-airstream-ebike/">Pedego’s Airstream eBike </a>is just as feature-packed as it is stylish</li>
<li>How-to build your very <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/26/how-to-build-lego-fidget-spinner/">own LEGO fidget spinner</a></li>
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<h2>MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:</h2>
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<h3>Harman Kardon discounts its Onyx AirPlay/Bluetooth Speaker <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/harman-kardon-onyx-studio/">to <strong>$150</strong></a></h3>
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<h3>Laser Wireless Printers: <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/06/06/dell-canon-laser-printers/">Dell w/ AirPrint <strong>$50</strong>, Canon All-in-One <strong>$85</strong></a></h3>
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<h3>Anker’s new PowerCore MFi iPhone 7 Battery Case 20% off: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/anker-powercore-mfi-iphone-7-battery-case/"><strong>$45 shipped</strong></a></h3>
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<h3>Ring Video Doorbells <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/04/ring-video-doorbell/">get a <strong>$50 discount</strong></a> at Amazon, Best Buy, more: Pro model <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/04/ring-video-doorbell/">$199</a></strong></h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="485912" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/9to5toys-ipad-pro-airplay-speaker/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1-2/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="fitbit-black-friday-sale-01 (1)" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk Memory Sale at Amazon, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $399, Leather Apple Watch Band $13, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485912" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fitbit-black-friday-sale-01-1.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3>Fitbit fitness trackers <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/fitbit-fitness-trackers-sale/">up to <strong>40% off</strong></a>: Flex 2 <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/fitbit-fitness-trackers-sale/">$60</a></strong>, Alta <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/fitbit-fitness-trackers-sale/">$100</a></strong>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/06/05/fitbit-fitness-trackers-sale/">more</a></h3>
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<figcaption><div class="rich-text"><a href="http://www.kareinn.com/">KareInn</a> is on a mission to change how we care for older generations through real-time activity tracking and care coordination. They got their start in Campus London’s cafe, grew in the coworking space, and later took investment from our resident accelerator partner, <a href="http://www.seedcamp.com">Seedcamp</a>. “The Seedcamp investment happened because we managed to bump into the right people in the [Campus] cafe at the right time," says co-founder Alex Kenney.</div></figcaption>
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<figcaption><div class="rich-text"><p>In a challenging political environment, <a href="http://nama.ai/">Nama</a>, a machine learning startup, worked with the State of São Paulo to foster interactions with citizens through a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPAP1Tc1J00&t=8s">chatbot</a>—exchanging more than 7.5 million messages in less than 90 days. Nama is part of <a href="https://www.campus.co/sao-paulo/en">Campus São Paulo</a>'s Residency program. "Being part of this community in this Google space was instrumental for our growth over the past year," says founder Rodrigo Scotti.</p></div></figcaption>
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<figcaption><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://lyricstraining.com/">Lyrics Training</a> aims to make online language learning fun, with music videos, lyrics and karaoke. “For a small startup like us, having access to such a personal and detailed training by an expert was amazing. Thanks to his [Googler] mentoring, we have increased our monthly revenue by 30 percent and, after two years with no income, finally I’m able to obtain a monthly salary and work full time on my project," says founder Fernando Diaz. </div></figcaption>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’re so proud to support them!</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/95MiXI0E9mM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:00:00 +0000Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogYou can pick up a Microsoft certified refurbished Surface 3 for $299
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Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:36:10 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/microsoft-surface-3-17-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/microsoft-surface-3-17-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/microsoft-surface-3-17-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/microsoft-surface-3-17-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/microsoft-surface-3-17.jpg 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The US Microsoft Store has once again started selling Certified Refurbished Surface 3 tablets, which are more affordable than ever.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:36:10 +0000On MSFTCheck out these stunning Overwatch Xbox One controllers
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Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:17:14 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/plus-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>When Singapore schools confiscate a phone for using it during school hours, it seems they don’t mess around. The penalty handed out by the school was to confiscate the iPhone 7 for a full three months.</p>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Standing 348 m (1,142 ft) high, and with a total circumference of 9.4 km (5.8 mi), the immense scale, colors and contours of Uluṟu stir a sense of reverence. While visually and geologically extraordinary, the physical features of Uluṟu hold a deeper meaning for its traditional owners. For Aṉangu, the land carries sacred “songlines”—creation stories about the journeys, battles and adventures of their ancestral beings.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>All aspects of Aṉangu life are governed by <i>Tjukurpa</i>, the knowledge which guides relationships, values and behavior. At the core of Tjukurpa law is a deep respect for the land. Aṉangu believe that if they look after the land, it will look after them. These teachings are passed down from generation to generation through stories, songs and <i>inma</i> (ceremony).</p><p>‘’Sometimes visitors come here and they see a beautiful place, but they don't understand the Tjukurpa, the culture and the law and the knowledge and the history that this place holds…. It’s the living keeper of our culture,” says Sammy Wilson, Aṉangu traditional owner of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. “We want to teach those visitors about the Aṉangu understanding of this place.”<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Over the past two years, we collaborated with Aṉangu Traditional Owners of <a href="https://parksaustralia.gov.au/uluru/">Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park</a>, <a href="https://parksaustralia.gov.au/">Parks Australia </a>and the <a href="http://www.tourismnt.com.au/">Northern Territory Government</a> to capture the park for Street View according to Tjukurpa law. The Street View journey ventures to the vista of Talinguṟu Nyakunytjaku, the winding trail of the Kuniya Walk, the cool respite of Kapi Muṯitjulu (waterhole) and ancient art at Kulpi Muṯitjulu (Family Cave). It invites you to zoom in on the curves, crevices and textures of Uluṟu—and gaze up at its glowing gradient of color.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Since 2007, Google has mapped imagery of unique locations across 83 countries, including heritage monuments, touristic sites, museums, national parks and transit locations across the globe. In the case of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, Tjukurpa warranted a more nuanced approach. For Aṉangu, there is no distinction between the physical and metaphysical, or the animate and inanimate. People, earth, plants and animals are inextricably connected. This means that Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park could never be truly represented or understood (virtually or otherwise) without the presence and voices of its people.</p><p>We knew we had to bring these cultural and spiritual dimensions to the Street View experience. So we used the <a href="https://storyspheres.com/uluru/">Story Spheres</a> platform to add immersive audio stories and songs of Aṉangu traditional owners to the 360° Street View imagery. The result is an interactive, audio-visual guided tour, narrated by Sammy Wilson and with song and music by Traditional Owner and Aṉangu Elder, Reggie Uluru.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Because Tjukurpa teachings are traditionally handed down through an ancient oral tradition, Aṉangu stories, songs and ceremonies are largely unrecorded. The generosity of traditional owners has made a rare and revered piece of culture available to, and archived for, the world.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Together with our partners, we’re privileged to help celebrate and preserve Aṉangu culture through technology. We hope this model will lead to stronger partnerships with indigenous communities across Australia—to share more sacred sites and instill greater value and respect for the land.<br/></p><p>Get a behind-the-scenes view of the Google Maps Street View and Story Spheres project in our video.<br/></p></div></div>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/0Amg5v2lqt0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:00:00 +0000Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogAAPL retains #3 slot in Fortune 500, overtaking Exxon Mobil, falling behind Berkshire Hathaway
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/aapl-apple-fortune-500-ranking/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:41:19 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/fortune-500.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple may be the world’s largest company by market capitalization, but it doesn’t top all the rankings. The Fortune 500 ranks U.S. companies by annual revenue, and Apple has retained the #3 slot it achieved last year, albeit with changes either side of it …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/aapl-apple-fortune-500-ranking/#more-486148" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486148&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486148&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:41:19 +00009to5MacOffice for Mac 2011 will reach end of support in October, won’t be supported on macOS High Sierra
https://www.onmsft.com/news/office-for-mac-2011-will-reach-end-of-support-in-october-wont-be-supported-on-macos-high-sierra
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:35:21 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_3513-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Office Mac 2011" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_3513-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_3513-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_3513-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_3513-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_3513-e1496841884765.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Microsoft has announced that Office for Mac 2011 will reach the end of support in October of this year and that it won't be supported on macOS High Sierra. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:35:21 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft MS Rewards will launch in France on June 12, French Windows Insiders can test it now
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-ms-rewards-will-launch-in-france-on-june-12-french-windows-insiders-can-test-it-now
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:32:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MicrosoftRewards.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Rewards" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MicrosoftRewards.png 1029w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MicrosoftRewards-250x133.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MicrosoftRewards-768x409.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px" />The company’s new rewards program is set to arrive in France on Monday, June 12, but French Windows Insiders now have early access to it.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:32:44 +0000On MSFTWhat’s new in iOS 11? Hands-on with 100+ features and changes [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/ios-11-whats-new-hands-on-100-features-video/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:17:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/100-ios-11-changes.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>We’ve been playing with <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iOS-11/">iOS 11</a> for the last 12 hours or so, and have been able to experience a plethora of the new features offered by the release. As you might expect, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/should-you-install-ios-11-betas/">iOS 11 is quite buggy at this stage</a>, but it’s a truly promising release that’s littered with so many new features that it’s hard to keep count of them all.</p>
<p>In this hands-on video walkthrough, we showcase over 100 of the new items and changes found in iOS 11. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg, so stay tuned for more hands-on coverage in the days and weeks to come. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/ios-11-whats-new-hands-on-100-features-video/#more-485871" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=485871&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=485871&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:17:05 +00009to5MacPoll: Do the new features in iOS 11 make the iPad a more convincing laptop replacement?
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/ipad-mac-pc-laptop-replacement-poll/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:59:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ios-11-drag-drop-files1.png?w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple has for some time now been touting the iPad as a PC replacement device for many people. Steve Jobs way back in 2010 used the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfJ3QxJYsw8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cars and trucks</a> analogy, arguing that while some would always need the power of a Mac, many would be able to do everything they needed on an iPad.</p>
<p>Tim Cook suggested that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/11/10/apple-health-products-tim-cook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">day had arrived</a> in 2015, asking ‘why would you buy a PC any more’ – before clarifying that he meant Windows PCs, not Macs. He also said that when he travels, he takes only an iPhone and an iPad Pro, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/11/16/converged/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not a Mac</a>. An <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/01/ipad-pro-ad-computer-replacement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ad campaign</a> last year further promoted the idea of an iPad as a fully-fledged computer.</p>
<p>Several new features in iOS 11 were clearly aimed at making an iPad more of a Mac substitute …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/ipad-mac-pc-laptop-replacement-poll/#more-486135" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486135&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486135&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:59:49 +00009to5MacCollectible card game Fable Fortune to launch on Xbox Game Preview next month as an Xbox Play Anywhere title
https://www.onmsft.com/news/collectible-card-game-fable-fortune-to-launch-on-xbox-game-preview-next-month-as-an-xbox-play-anywhere-title
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:58:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13321845_392906860880055_3210968868441422796_n.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13321845_392906860880055_3210968868441422796_n.jpg 960w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13321845_392906860880055_3210968868441422796_n-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13321845_392906860880055_3210968868441422796_n-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />The digital card game will hit Xbox Game Preview and Steam Early Access on July 11.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:58:53 +0000On MSFTSurface Pro 3 gets new firmware update with improvements to reliability and battery life
https://www.onmsft.com/news/surface-pro-3-gets-new-firmware-update-with-improvements-to-reliability-and-battery-life
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:06:48 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161207-IMG_7485-e1481221339847-1024x594-1000x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161207-IMG_7485-e1481221339847-1024x594-1000x580.jpg 1000w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161207-IMG_7485-e1481221339847-1024x594-250x145.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161207-IMG_7485-e1481221339847-1024x594-768x446.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161207-IMG_7485-e1481221339847-1024x594.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />Microsoft released yesterday a new firmware update for Surface Pro 3 tablets running Windows 10, and the new bits bring some minor improvements to reliability and battery life.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:06:48 +0000On MSFTiOS 11 allows you to delete rarely-used apps but retain their settings and data
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/ios-11-automatically-delete-unused-apps/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:03:27 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/offload-app-option.png?w=1000&h=499" /></div><p>If your device is tight on storage, deleting rarely-used apps is one way to free up space. But up until now it’s come at a price: you lose your settings and data for the app, meaning you have to start again if you re-download it in future.</p>
<p>A nice feature in <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/ios-11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iOS 11</a> means that’s no longer the case …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/ios-11-automatically-delete-unused-apps/#more-486130" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486130&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486130&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:03:27 +00009to5MacHow to switch between list view and honeycomb app grid on Apple Watch with watchOS 4
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/how-to-switch-between-list-view-and-honeycomb-app-grid-on-apple-watch-with-watchos-4/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:40:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/watch-os-4-app-screen.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1105&h=553" /></div><p>With watchOS 4, Apple is offering an alternative to the honeycomb screen used to display your Apple Watch apps. The honeycomb view lays out the circular watch app icons in a hexagonal grid with a focus on the middle of the display, and a miniature clock in the center.</p>
<p>The honeycomb design is not universally beloved, but it has been the only option for Apple Watch users to date. With watchOS 4, Apple is adding list mode which sorts apps into an alphabetical scrolling view. Here’s how to enable it …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/how-to-switch-between-list-view-and-honeycomb-app-grid-on-apple-watch-with-watchos-4/#more-486107" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486107&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486107&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:40:09 +00009to5MacFirst look at Apple’s iPhone screen repair machine in action as it comes to Best Buy & other retailers [Gallery]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/iphone-repair-machine-photos-availability/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:36:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/r.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=499" /></div><p>Four years after <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/06/06/apples-149-in-store-iphone-screen-replacement-service-and-the-machine-that-makes-it-possible/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">building machines</a> to allow damaged iPhone screens to be repaired in Apple Stores, the company will now be allowing third-party repair companies to use them. This means you’ll be able to get an Apple-standard repair for a broken iPhone screen at other retailers, including Best Buy …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/iphone-repair-machine-photos-availability/#more-486106" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486106&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486106&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:36:01 +00009to5MacApple opening up (some) access to the iPhone’s NFC chip in iOS 11
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/apple-opening-up-some-access-to-the-iphones-nfc-chip-in-ios-11/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:00:32 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/apple-pay.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Third-party app developers will for the first time get access to the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/nfc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFC</a> chip in the iPhone 7/Plus (and presumably this year’s iPhones) in iOS 11. To date, only <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-pay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Pay</a> has been allowed to use the near-field communications chip.</p>
<p>Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/wwdc-2017-apple-announces-ios-11-macos-10-13-siri-speaker-new-ipad-pro-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WWDC keynote</a> did give one hint that use of the chip was being extended beyond payment when it showed the Apple Watch syncing data with gym equipment, but a new developer document says that third-party apps will be able to use it too …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/07/apple-opening-up-some-access-to-the-iphones-nfc-chip-in-ios-11/#more-486099" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486099&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486099&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:00:32 +00009to5MacPre-orders for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 are now open on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/pre-orders-for-lego-marvel-super-heroes-2-are-now-open-on-xbox-one
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:58:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/legomarvel2-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/legomarvel2-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/legomarvel2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/legomarvel2-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Digital pre-orders for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 are now open for Microsoft’s Xbox One video game console. The game is a sequel to the original LEGO Marvel Super Heroes title which also came out on the Xbox One and the Xbox 360 and is also a follow-up to the recent LEGO Marvel’s Avengers which […]Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:58:05 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Facebook users finally get Reactions on comments with latest Beta update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-facebook-users-finally-get-reactions-on-comments-with-latest-beta-update
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:45:06 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/facebook-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Facebook" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/facebook-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/facebook-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/facebook-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The Facebook (Beta) app has updated and has added the ability to respond with Reactions (i.e. emoticons) on comments. The main Facebook app on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile devices currently allows for Reactions on posts but once a user navigates into layers of a discussion in comments, they’re forced to revert back to […]Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:45:06 +0000On MSFTWordament gets massive update on Windows 10, now Microsoft Ultimate Word Games
https://www.onmsft.com/news/wordament-gets-massive-update-on-windows-10-now-microsoft-ultimate-word-games
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:31:31 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ultimateword-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Ultimate Word Bundle on Windows 10" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ultimateword-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ultimateword-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ultimateword-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft’s Windows 10 Wordament app has undergone a huge update and has been essentially rebuilt from the ground up. The app is now called Microsoft Ultimate Word Games and contains full versions of Wordament, Jumble, and Crosswords. Like the previous Wordament app, Microsoft Ultimate Word Games also connects to Xbox Live but being an app […]Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:31:31 +0000On MSFTPhil Schiller & Craig Federighi join John Gruber to talk iMac Pro, the Mac App Store’s future, & more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/craig-federighi-phil-schiller-interview-the-talk-show/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:06:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/meet-craig-federighi-the-apple-executive-who-dominated-apples-big-presentation-today.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>As has become standard, Apple executives Craig Federighi and Phil Schiller sat down with John Gruber on his podcast “The Talk Show” this evening <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/roundup-everything-apple-announced-today-at-wwdc-2017-poll/">following Apple’s WWDC keynote</a>. During the interview, Schiller and Federighi dove deeper into some of the news from yesterday’s jam packed keynote, which Schiller quipped was 3 and a half hours long at first draft…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/craig-federighi-phil-schiller-interview-the-talk-show/#more-486091" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486091&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486091&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:06:56 +00009to5MacHere are the iPhone & iPad features Apple didn’t give us with iOS 11
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/here-are-the-iphone-ipad-features-apple-didnt-give-us-with-ios-11/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:40:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/ios_11_ipad_pro_iphone_7.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1498&h=749" /></div><p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/apple-unveils-ios-11-for-iphone-and-ipad/">Apple officially unveiled iOS 11</a> with a host of new features. The update brings <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/ios-11-preview-first-look-at-apples-latest-mobile-os-gallery/">things such as a redesigned Control Center, an all-new App Store, and much more</a>. As is the case every year, however, there were things that many users hoped for that ultimately didn’t make an appearance…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/here-are-the-iphone-ipad-features-apple-didnt-give-us-with-ios-11/#more-486025" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486025&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486025&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:40:10 +00009to5MacComment: The OnePlus 5 looks like a blatant copy of the iPhone 7 Plus
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/comment-oneplus-5-blatant-copy-iphone-7-plus/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:20:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/oneplus-5-vs-iphone-7-plus.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Over on the Android side of the world, leaked renders of the upcoming <a href="https://9to5google.com/2017/06/06/oneplus-5-leaked-renders/">OnePlus 5 flagship</a> have hit the web today. While they don’t unveil anything too crazy about the handset itself, we do get our first look at its design. Instead of keeping with its <a href="https://9to5google.com/guides/oneplus-3t/">previous design language</a>, the OnePlus 5 will most likely ship looking almost identical to the iPhone 7 Plus…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/comment-oneplus-5-blatant-copy-iphone-7-plus/#more-486054" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486054&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486054&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:20:10 +00009to5MacThe first episode of Apple’s ‘Planet of the Apps’ will debut to everyone tonight
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/planet-of-the-apps-release/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:13:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/planet-of-the-apps.png?w=1600&h=849" /></div><p><strong>Update</strong>: You can <a href="https://planetoftheapps.com/en-us">watch the first episode here</a>, for free for a limited time.</p>
<p>Apple’s first foray into original content will debut later tonight, according to a report from <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-television-apps-idUSKBN18X32P?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29">Reuters</a>. “Planet of the Apps” <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/14/planet-of-the-apps-karpool-karaoke-apple-music-original-content/">has long been teased by Apple</a>, but the first episode will finally be made available for streaming tonight at 9PM PT/midnight ET.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/planet-of-the-apps-release/#more-486064" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486064&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486064&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:13:10 +00009to5MacMicrosoft, Google, Amazon, other tech giants lead in most valuable global brands list
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-google-amazon-other-tech-giants-lead-in-most-valuable-global-brands-list
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:09:25 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/WP_20170423_16_15_20_Rich_LI-1030x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/WP_20170423_16_15_20_Rich_LI-1030x580.jpg 1030w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/WP_20170423_16_15_20_Rich_LI-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/WP_20170423_16_15_20_Rich_LI-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px" />According to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2017 rankings, more than half of the top brands are technology-related.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:09:25 +0000On MSFTSet in a post-apocalyptic world, Dead Purge: Outbreak is a fantastic FPS game for Windows 10
https://www.onmsft.com/news/set-in-a-post-apocalyptic-world-dead-purge-outbreak-is-a-fantastic-fps-game-for-windows-10
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:02:52 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dead-purge-outbreak-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dead-purge-outbreak-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dead-purge-outbreak-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dead-purge-outbreak-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Dead Purge: Outbreak is a fantastic first-person shooter set in beautiful locations and offers realistic combat gameplay. If you like shooting zombies, you’d quite like this one.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:02:52 +0000On MSFTApple overhauls iTunes website with more capable Apple Music-like design
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/apple-music-preview-website/
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:26:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/apple-music-web.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=760" /></div><p>In addition to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/apple-announces-airplay-2-w-multi-room-support-new-social-features-in-music-more/">other various announcements this week</a>, Apple has made a noticeable change to the web version of iTunes. Whereas the design was previously incredibly dated and hard to use, the new design is more akin to that of Apple Music and the current iTunes app on Mac and PC.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/apple-music-preview-website/#more-486013" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486013&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=486013&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:26:36 +00009to5MacUsing color fonts for beautiful text and icons
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2017/06/06/using-color-fonts-beautiful-text-icons/
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:00:34 +0000In this post, we’ll introduce you to a text technology called color fonts. We’ll discuss what color fonts are, when they can be useful and how to use them in your Windows 10 apps. What are color fonts? Color fonts, also referred to as “multicolor fonts” or “chromatic fonts,” are a relatively new font technology […]Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:00:34 +0000Windows BlogTim Cook & Lisa Jackson join Michelle Obama to talk diversity, climate change, & more at WWDC
https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/tim-cook-lisa-jackson-michelle-obama-wwdc-chat/
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:34:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/tim-cook-michelle-obama.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=765" /></div><p>At the end of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/roundup-everything-apple-announced-today-at-wwdc-2017-poll/">Apple’s keynote yesterday morning</a> at WWDC, Tim Cook surprised attendees and announced that former first lady Michelle Obama would make an appearance at the developer conference. Earlier today, Michelle Obama, Cook, and Apple VP Lisa Jackson took the stage to discuss a wide range of topics, including empowerment, diversity in technology, and more.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/06/tim-cook-lisa-jackson-michelle-obama-wwdc-chat/#more-485997" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=485997&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=485997&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:34:36 +00009to5MacSell smarter with ProsperWorks for G Suitehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/-KSLvsRkB2g/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p>If you want to scale your business, you’ve likely invested in a CRM solution to manage sales workflows and speed up data-driven decision-making - but, CRMs have become a clunky epicenter for team collaboration. You need actionable data insights to drive deals forward, which often require a CRM tool that integrates with the apps you use every day. ProsperWorks for G Suite can help:</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p>With ProsperWorks for G Suite, it’s simple to integrate your CRM with the tools you already use, like Gmail, Calendar and Docs. You can: </p><p></p><ul><li>Access everything in one place—forget toggling back and forth between your CRM and G Suite applications<br/></li><li>Automatically sync Google Contacts in ProsperWorks<br/></li><li>View and track sales activity in real-time directly within Gmail<br/></li><li>Export data from Sheets to ProsperWorks and get insights instantly without manual data entry<br/></li><li>Create custom dashboards, reports and charts using the Google Sheets integration in the ProsperWorks CRM Custom Report Builder<br/></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h3>Why UrbanVolt chose ProsperWorks for G Suite </h3><p><a href="http://urbanvolt.com/">UrbanVolt</a>, an energy-saving firm based in Dublin, Ireland, installs LED lighting for businesses at no upfront cost (“lighting as a service”). This leasing model allowed the company to scale rapidly, but it also meant managing a higher volume of inbound leads. “We needed a solution that would allow us to scale our inbounds and deal flow with ease,” says Edel Kennedy, Head of Marketing at UrbanVolt.</p><p>The UrbanVolt team opted for ProsperWorks for its intuitive design and its seamless integration with G Suite. “ProsperWorks was the clear choice for our team. There was no learning curve since it worked with G Suite, where we spend the majority of our day,” says Kennedy.</p><p>Now, UrbanVolt employees save time because they don’t have to toggle between their CRM and spreadsheets to analyze data. Instead, they use G Suite tools like <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/prosperworks-crm-custom-r/bcbdocneacmnhkpdekkjjbeajeblmmhd?hl=en-US">Sheets Add-on for ProsperWorks</a> to view opportunities at various stages in the sales cycle, and create advanced dashboards, reports, charts and graphs collaboratively.</p><p></p><p>If you want to get started using ProsperWorks for G Suite at your business, <a href="http://get.prosperworks.com/Webinar-Why-UrbanVolt-Chose-G-Suite-and-ProsperWorks-to-Scale-Their-Business.html">sign up for a free webinar</a> on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/-KSLvsRkB2g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogMicrosoft publishes new guides to make switching from Google to Office 365 easy
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-publishes-new-guides-to-make-switching-from-google-to-office-365-easy
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:37:18 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/office-365-1032x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Office, Office Mix, education" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/office-365-1032x580.jpg 1032w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/office-365-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/office-365-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px" />Microsoft has just announced the release of a series of online guides to help users switch to Office 365 from Google G Suite.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:37:18 +0000On MSFTThe Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is now available to play
https://www.onmsft.com/news/the-elder-scrolls-online-morrowind-is-now-available-to-play
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:27:23 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Morrowind.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Morrowind.jpg 750w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Morrowind-250x122.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is available right now for play!Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:27:23 +0000On MSFTTeaching why, not how: My takeaways from Google’s certification traininghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/_eHAVCloWHE/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i><b>Editor’s note:</b> Donnie Piercey is a fifth grade social studies teacher and technology integration specialist at <a href="http://www.eminence.kyschools.us/">Eminence Independent Schools</a> in Eminence, KY. In this post, part of Google for Education <a href="https://edu.google.com/resources/news-and-events/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=">PD Week</a>, he shares his experience of becoming a <a href="https://edu.google.com/resources/news-and-events/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=">Google Certified Educator</a>. PD Week is an opportunity for educators to learn new ways to connect with peers, learn Google tools, and get certified. If you’re an educator, learn more about #GooglePDWeek by following <a href="https://twitter.com/GoogleForEdu">@GoogleforEdu</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://edu.google.com/resources/news-and-events/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=">reading the schedule</a>. If you’re an administrator, visit the <a href="https://edutransformationcenter.withgoogle.com/resources/?pillarSearch=professional-development#/search">Transformation Center </a>for inspiration on creative approaches to PD.</i></p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I’d bet I’m not the only teacher who’s looked at my room full of students and thought, “This looks like any other classroom on the planet.” I strive to avoid that; my students are special and I want them to feel it every day. But that doesn’t always happen when I’m lecturing and they’re looking at identical worksheets.</p><p>A few years ago I hit a turning point. I wanted more opportunities to work individually with my students, to develop their writing skills, and to help them become better collaborators and communicators. I knew technology could help me achieve this, but I wasn’t totally sure how my students and I could take full advantage of tools like <a href="https://edu.google.com/products/productivity-tools/">G Suite for Education</a>. For example, my students already loved working in Google Docs, but mostly as a substitute to pencil and paper. I thought they could do more with <a href="https://www.google.com/docs/about/">Google Docs</a> to generate ideas, work together and problem solve. This sense of potential drove me to seek out more official professional development opportunities—and complete the <a href="https://edutrainingcenter.withgoogle.com/certification_level1?utm_source=Keyword&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=GooglePDWeek">Google Certified Education training.</a><br/></p><p>The simplicity and flexibility of the training made it easy to complete both the Level 1 and Level 2 courses—the videos were easy to follow, and I could go at my own pace. It didn’t feel like mandated professional development. It was actually something I wanted to do.<br/></p><p>After getting certified, I joined a <a href="https://www.google.com/landing/geg/">Google Educator Group</a> (GEG), helping to connect me with a network of tens of thousands of other certified educators around the world. I can send a message to one of my groups, like “I’m trying to figure out a way to help my students understand where important events in history took place using Google Earth,” and learn how other educators are did this in their classrooms.<br/></p><p>For me, training and GEGs have sparked ideas for activities. For example, I decided to have my students create YouTube videos to teach students in other classrooms how to update images of Google Street View to offer a richer view into their communities on Google Maps. My peers inspired me to engage my students with lesson plans that focus on memorable storytelling as well as the subject matter. I’ve learned how to use <a href="https://www.google.com/slides/about/">Google Slides</a> to design better presentations that include videos and images. I can share a presentation with one click and my students can access the material at home.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Outside of lesson planning, the greatest impact of Google certification is the time I’ve saved. I’ve learned shortcuts like tagging a student in a document or using <a href="https://hangouts.google.com/">Hangouts</a> to chat about a question from that day’s class. A few minutes here and there add up, and the extra this time goes into developing relationships—working one on one with students and talking with parents. <br/></p><p>In general, the time I've spent on professional development during the summer and other breaks has been more than made up for by the energy it's injected into my classroom every day. Spending a few hours on professional development during the summer and other breaks is more than worth it. In my district, half of our staff have reached Level 1 certification, and this year I’m working with a cohort on Level 2 as a <a href="http://g.co/educertifiedtrainer">Google Certified Trainer</a>. I see the results every day in my classroom, where I’m no longer lecturing to a room of students reading from the same workbook. The experience is new every time we start a lesson. I look forward to learning more during the summer so I can bring fresh ideas to my new students this fall. Have a great summer!</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/_eHAVCloWHE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogXbox One users play popular games, watch YouTube and Netflix, only rarely play Backward Compatible games, says report
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-one-users-play-popular-games-watch-youtube-and-netflix-only-rarely-play-backward-compatible-games-says-report
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:39:49 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/XboxOnesies_25-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/XboxOnesies_25-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/XboxOnesies_25-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/XboxOnesies_25-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/XboxOnesies_25-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />A new report shows that Netflix, YouTube and other non-game apps represent 43.9% of time spent on Xbox One content.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:39:49 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft details how, when to watch E3 events
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-details-how-when-to-watch-e3-events
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:02:57 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-161-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-161-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-161-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-161-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft's Xbox E3 briefing is just five days away here in the United States, and the company wants to make sure you know how, and when you can watch all the action from the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:02:57 +0000On MSFTDaydream Labs: Locomotion in VRhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/JApTwP3kT5Q/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Getting from Point A to Point B in real life is relatively straightforward, but in virtual reality, it can be difficult to build an experience where moving through a 3D environment feels natural. VR developers need to prevent motion sickness to keep people comfortable in VR, and the user experience for moving around—also known as locomotion—isn’t a solved problem.</p><p>There are a variety of different ways to achieve effective locomotion, each with their own set of tradeoffs. Daydream Labs and teams across Google have explored ways to make locomotion comfortable, intuitive, and fun. We recently released <a href="https://developers.google.com/vr/elements/overview">Daydream Elements</a>, a collection of tech demos that showcase principles and best practices for developing high-quality VR experiences. The core mechanics in each demo are built to be easily configurable and reusable for your own apps. Here are a few things we’ve learned about locomotion:</p><p><b>1. Constant velocity. </b>Locomotion in VR can cause motion sickness when there’s a conflict between a person’s vision and their sense of balance. For example, if you see images showing you accelerating through space, like on a roller coaster, but you’re actually sitting stationary in a room, then your vision and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestibular_system">vestibular system</a> will disagree. A way to mitigate this is to use constant velocity during locomotion. Although acceleration can be used to produce more realistic transitions, constant velocity is far more comfortable than acceleration in VR.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>4. Rotation.</b> It’s often tempting to design a VR experience where we assume that people will be either standing or sitting in a swivel chair. Unfortunately, hardware limitations or physical constraints may not allow for full 360-degree rotation. To make sure people can get where they want to go in a VR environment, consider giving them the ability to rotate themselves within the virtual space. Continuous and animated rotations tend to induce motion sickness. Instead, we’ve found that discrete, instantaneous rotations of about 10-20 degrees feel comfortable and provide sufficient visual context to keep people oriented.</p><p>We hope this helps give you a few ways to think about locomotion in VR, and we’ll share more with the community as we continue to explore.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/JApTwP3kT5Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogXbox VR won’t be shown at E3 this year, Alex Kipman says
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-vr-wont-be-shown-at-e3-this-year-alex-kipman-says
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:44:12 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-167-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-167-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-167-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-167-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft's plans to focus more on the Scorpio rather than its virtual reality capabilities at E3.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:44:12 +0000On MSFTHow to follow along with Microsoft at E3 2017
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/06/06/follow-along-microsoft-e3-2017/
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:36:05 +0000This year, we’re excited to kick things off at E3 2017 with the Xbox E3 2017 Briefing, which you can watch live beginning on Sunday, June 11, at 2 p.m. PDT.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:36:05 +0000Windows BlogKaspersky files new anti-trust complaint against Microsoft in EU
https://www.onmsft.com/news/kaspersky-files-new-anti-trust-complaint-against-microsoft-in-eu
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:13:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Windows-Defender-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Windows-Defender-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Windows-Defender-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Windows-Defender-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Windows-Defender-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />New reports are showing that Kaspersky is filing new antitrust complaints against Microsoft in the European Union and in GermanyTue, 06 Jun 2017 15:13:05 +0000On MSFT“Be Internet Awesome”: Helping kids make smart decisions onlinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/kEKtjyPBG5U/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As a parent, I’m constantly talking with my two daughters about how they use the Internet. The way they use it to explore, create and learn inspires me to do my best work at Google, where I lead a team making products that help families and kids have positive experiences online. But for kids to really make the most of the web, we need more than just helpful products: We need to provide guidance as they learn to make their own smart decisions online.</p><p>This is one of the most significant issues that we all face as a new generation grows up with the Internet at their fingertips. It’s critical that the most influential people in our kids’ lives—parents and teachers, especially—help kids learn how to be smart, positive and kind online, just like we teach them to be offline. It's something we all need to reinforce together.<br/></p><p>With school out and summer break giving kids more time to spend on the Internet, it’s a great time to introduce <a href="https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com?utm_source=keyword&utm_medium=blog-pr&utm_campaign=bia-blog">Be Internet Awesome</a>: a new way to encourage digital safety and citizenship.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Developed in collaboration with online safety experts like the <a href="https://www.fosi.org/">Family Online Safety Institute</a>, <a href="https://ikeepsafe.org/">the Internet Keep Safe Coalition</a> and <a href="https://www.connectsafely.org/">ConnectSafely</a>, Be Internet Awesome focuses on five key lessons to help kids navigate the online world with confidence:<br/></p><ul><li>Be Internet Smart: Share with care<br/></li><li>Be Internet Alert: Don’t fall for fake<br/></li><li>Be Internet Strong: Secure your secrets<br/></li><li>Be Internet Kind: It's cool to be kind<br/></li><li>Be Internet Brave: When in doubt, talk it out<br/></li></ul><p>The program includes a range of specific resources for kids, educators and parents, so everyone has the tools they need to learn and participate in the conversation.</p><h2>For kids</h2>To help kids learn these lessons in a way that’s fun and immersive, we created an interactive, online game called <a href="https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/interland?utm_source=keword&utm_medium=blog-pr&utm_campaign=bia-blog-game">Interland</a>. It’s free and web-based so it’s easily accessible by everyone, and most importantly, it’s in a format kids already love. In this imaginary world of four lands, kids combat hackers, phishers, oversharers and bullies, practicing the skills they need to be good digital citizens.</div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>For educators</h2><p>We partnered with the Internet Keep Safe Coalition and educators across the country to create a <a href="https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/resources?utm_source=keword&utm_medium=blog-pr&utm_campaign=bia-blog-curic">classroom curriculum</a> that brings the five principles of being Internet Awesome to life, at school. To practice being Internet Alert, for example, students can work together to identify whether websites and emails contain signs of a phishing attempt. The lesson plans, activities and worksheets align with the <a href="https://www.iste.org/">International Society for Technology in Education</a>’s <a href="https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-students">Standards for Students</a>, which educators look toward to define skills for safe and positive action online. <br/></p><p>“Building these skills in our students will require ongoing attention as new technologies pose challenges and opportunities for students both at home and at school,” says Carolyn Sykora, Senior Director of Standards at ISTE. “Be Internet Awesome provides materials educators and parents can use to help students learn about online safety in a fun and engaging way.”<br/></p><p>After reviewing the game and curriculum, ISTE has awarded Be Internet Awesome its <a href="https://www.iste.org/standards/standards-in-action/seal-of-alignment">Seal of Alignment</a> for Readiness. Educators can find the curriculum on the Be Internet Awesome resource hub, or as part of a new online course in the <a href="https://edutrainingcenter.withgoogle.com/digital_citizenship/course">Google for Education Training Center</a>.<br/></p><h2>For parents and guardians</h2><p>Without some guidance, having a meaningful conversation about digital safety and respect at home can be really hard. These are sensitive topics and parents may not know where to start. To help make starting the conversation easier, we teamed up with a group of YouTube creators, including John Green, the What’s Inside? Family and MinutePhysics, to launch the <a href="https://youtu.be/uDlctGZjhco">#BeInternetAwesome Challenge</a>, a video series that makes talking about online safety fun and accessible. Families can reinforce important lessons at home by signing the <a href="https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/pdfs/Google_BeInternetAwesome_Pledge.pdf?utm_source=keword&utm_medium=blog-pr&utm_campaign=bia-blog-pledge">Be Internet Awesome Pledge</a> to stay smart, alert, strong, kind and brave online.<br/></p>My team and I will continue Google’s work to make the Internet a safer, more positive place for kids, and this is an exciting new chapter in our ongoing efforts. Ready, set, Be Internet Awesome! <a href="https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com?utm_source=keyword&utm_medium=blog-pr&utm_campaign=bia-blog">g.co/BeInternetAwesome</a><br/></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/kEKtjyPBG5U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:00:00 +0000Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogBig dreams and bright ideas from Singaporean kids who codehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/UAEbCpQ_tGg/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>13-year-old Celeste Low’s dream has always been to be a spy and be able to send encrypted messages to people. While she may have some way to go before she becomes an undercover agent, the coding skills Celeste has picked up through <a href="http://www.codeinthecommunity.com">Code in the Community</a> have enabled her to build a tool that allows people to send encrypted messages to one another.</p><p>Celeste belongs to the first cohort of 500 kids to take part in Code in the Community, a program to bring coding to 3,000 youths from less well-to-do backgrounds across Singapore. The Google office recently came alive with their energy and the ideas they showcased at a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievements.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Having fun is an important part of learning, and we’ve seen how it stirs curiosity to pick up more advanced skills. Outside the weekly coding class, 13-year-old Keeret Singh Sandhu turned to YouTube to go a step further, teaching himself how to build an app that can authenticate IC numbers. From here, Keeret hopes to create an AI-based product that’ll help kids with their math homework.</p><p>These are just some of the inspiring stories we’ve seen come out of Code in the Community, and we can’t wait to see what the kids build in future terms of the program. We’re grateful to our partners <a href="http://www.21cgirls.com/">21C Girls</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=saturday+kids&oq=saturday+kids&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.1631j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">Saturday Kids</a> who deliver exciting classes every week, and to Singapore’s four self-help groups, <a href="https://www.cdac.org.sg/en/">CDAC</a>, <a href="http://www.eurasians.org.sg/">Eurasian Association</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=sinda&oq=sinda&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l2j69i65j69i61l2.536j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">SINDA</a> and <a href="http://www.mendaki.org.sg/">Yayasan Mendaki</a>, for making this program possible.</p><p>Watch what else the kids have to say about Code in the Community: </p></div></div>
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Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:00:14 +0000Happy Monday! Today, we’re going to show you how you can organize your Start files with tile folders, new to Windows 10 with the Windows 10 Creators Update. Here’s how to get started: Simply click and drag one icon onto another to create a tile folder with both. Then, you can add any other icons […]Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:00:14 +0000Windows BlogRev your engines with the Forza Horizon 3 Mountain Dew Car Pack
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Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:17:20 +0000The Mountain Dew Car Pack for <em>Forza Horizon 3</em> arrives tomorrow!Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:17:20 +0000Windows BlogLet’s clear the air: mapping our environment for our healthhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/inKf6wZtx3c/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>How hot will it be today? What is the traffic for my commute to work? Where’s the nearest grocery store? Every day we use data about the world around us to make decisions. One useful dataset is air pollution data, which contains much-needed information that can help us understand how to live healthier lives, build smarter and more sustainable cities, and reduce climate-changing greenhouse gases in both urban and rural areas.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p>We hope Bay Area residents use <a href="https://www.edf.org/airqualitymaps">this resource</a> to<a href="https://www.edf.org/airqualitymaps"> explore air quality</a> in Oakland, and find out how you can do your part to improve it. Scientists can<a href="https://goo.gl/q4TRtt"> request access</a> to the validated data now. You can also learn more about the science behind these maps in the journal<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.7b00891"> Environmental Science & Technology</a>, authored by a scientific team led by <a href="http://apte.caee.utexas.edu/">Dr. Joshua Apte</a>, at the University of Texas-Austin.</p><p>Today’s news follows our <a href="https://www.edf.org/media/edf-partners-google-earth-outreach-map-natural-gas-leaks-under-us-city-streets">2014 project</a> with EDF to<a href="https://www.edf.org/climate/methanemaps"> map methane</a> leaks, and our<a href="https://green.googleblog.com/2015/09/making-invisible-visible-by-mapping-air.html"> 2015 announcement</a> with Aclima to map air quality in Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Central Valley communities. We’re excited to share the data that made this science possible with more researchers.<br/></p><p>With nearly 3 million measurements and 14,000 miles captured in the course of a year, this is one of the largest air quality datasets ever published, and demonstrates the potential of neighborhood-level air quality mapping. This map makes the invisible, visible, so that we can breathe better and live healthier. It helps us understand how clean (or not clean) our air is, so that we can make changes to improve it.<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/inKf6wZtx3c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:00:00 +0000Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogConnecting the best CEE startups with European VC funds at Campus Warsawhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/25Ztdx17ptQ/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Central and Eastern Europe is rich with technical talent and a growing number of globally-minded startups, yet it is a fragmented region of over 150 million people, living in more than a dozen countries. When startups start to gain traction and think about scaling internationally, they face a problem on how to raise VC funds. At the same time, global venture capital funds are searching for young companies to invest in, but often are unable to travel extensively across the CEE region. </p><p> Last week Campus Warsaw, a Google space for entrepreneurs, hosted the first-ever CEE All Stars event to connect 40 of the region’s most promising startups together with 25 venture capital firms, making it the biggest fundraising event of its kind in all of Central and Eastern Europe.</p><p>Campus Warsaw’s mission is to connect the region’s entrepreneurs to global startup ecosystem and directly support entrepreneurs with programs at every stage of the lifecycle.</p><p>When we launched 18 months ago, coworking hubs from Poland, Estonia, Czechia, Hungary, Lithuania and more CEE countries met to discuss how a network could support startups from the entire region. In the months that followed, we brought together startup hubs, accelerators, and early-stage venture capital firms to create a much-needed community--and conceived CEE All Stars as our flagship Community event.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>While the startups at CEE All Stars come from the same region, they are quite a diversified group across different industries and different stages of business.</p><ul><li><p>We hosted startups launched five years ago (such as Latvian <a href="http://www.sellfy.com">Sellfy</a>) and five months ago (Estonian <a href="http://www.shipitwise.com">Shipitwise</a>);</p></li><li><p>Those who have already experienced a great success on the market (e.g. <a href="http://www.publishdrive.com">PublishDrive</a>, an e-book publisher that has just been chosen for LaunchPad Accelerator program, or <a href="http://www.funderful.com">Funderful</a>, which provides services to universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Berkeley) and those who have just reached profitability. </p></li><li><p>They represent a wide range of industries from fintech (Czech <a href="http://www.budgetbakers.com">BudgetBakers</a> or Lithuanian <a href="http://www.welltrado.com">Welltrado</a>) or health (Estonian <a href="http://www.soteranalytics.com">SoterAnalytics</a>) to travel (Polish <a href="http://www.beforeyougo.pl">BeforeYouGo</a> or Czech <a href="http://www.claimari.com/en">ClaimAir</a>) and culture (Lithuanian <a href="http://www.bescouted.com">Bescouted</a> or Polish Flowbox). </p></li><li><p>Some pitched cutting-edge technology, e.g. <a href="http://www.wolf3d.io">Wolf3D</a>, which creates truly realistic avatars to represent people in VR, or <a href="http://www.igreet.co">iGreet</a>, using Augmented Reality to produce cards that provoke increased emotional experience. </p></li></ul><p>What they all have in common is courage, a passion for innovation and hunger for international success.</p><p>We were blown away by the talent, and hope that in a few years’ time, when startups present at Campus Warsaw this week look back, they will consider CEE All Stars as a milestone in the development of their business. We also look forward to replicating this type of fundraising event together with other regional coworking hubs. CEE All Stars hosted by Campus Warsaw may be the first of its kind--but we have a feeling it won’t be the last.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/25Ztdx17ptQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0000Mon, 05 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0000The Official Google BlogExploring with Udacity: how four lucky Android scholars experienced Google I/Ohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/C3d0n5kE5p0/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Last November, with Udacity and Bertelsmann, <a href="https://blog.google/topics/google-europe/google-bertelsmann-udacity-digital-skills-android-scholarships/">we announced </a>a new scholarship program for 10,000 EU Android developers to learn new skills. But due to an overwhelming response, we ended up awarding a whopping 13,500 scholarships.Through a Google-certified Udacity course, we embarked on a journey to help these young developers pursue their dreams and make most of what internet has to offer them.</p><p>Some of these developers come from families or communities that told them that “tech is not for girls.” Some had the courage to quit their jobs at 30 for an internship that brought them closer to their goal of becoming Android developers. Others couldn’t imagine themselves embracing a new career path right away but knew developer skills could be important regardless. What united them all was the desire to learn, and to open new doors to opportunities for the future.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Four lucky young people that benefited from the scholarship program and have shown an amazing level of commitment were selected to attend Google I/O 2017—<a href="https://twitter.com/chibichibibr">Amanda</a> from London, U.K., <a href="https://twitter.com/JakubMendyk">Jacub</a> from Wroclaw, Poland, <a href="https://twitter.com/__soey__">Stefanie</a> from Vienna, Austria, and <a href="https://twitter.com/BartWereszczyns">Bart</a> from Warsaw, Poland. And through <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23myiowithudacity&src=typd">#MyIOwithUdacity</a> we got to tag along.</p><p>We started by getting to know them better—observing their excitement as they packed for California, the surprise on their faces at so many great developers under one tent, and to watch how inspired they were by the I/O presenters and their fellow attendees.</p><p>Each day we went along for the ride, watching their photos & videos from the heart of the I/O action. <br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The Google I/O Adventure was just one of many opportunities for the thousands of European scholarship recipients we’re so proud of across the region. We’re committed to championing these scholars long-term and to opening new doors for the European developer community.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/C3d0n5kE5p0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000Mon, 05 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogYour summer-lovin’ Google Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/0jsxH7zEWwI/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>T-minus two weeks until summer officially begins, and sunny days, BBQs, outdoor concerts are around the corner. Here's how your Google Assistant can shine like the summer sun:</p></div></div>
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http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2017/06/02/toolkits-toolkits-toolkits/
Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:00:35 +0000As a UWP developer, you have many options to help build your application quickly and reliably. In fact, there are so many options that you may feel like you can choose only one. Luckily, that’s not the case, and many toolkits complement each other in various ways. Today, we’ll talk about two open source toolkits: […]Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:00:35 +0000Windows BlogThe High Five: Could you use covfefe in a sentence please?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/9qP6pXOPrV4/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If we had to sum up this week’s search trends with an emoji, we might go with: 🤔 From unconventional college essays to young “spellebrities” to neologisms (you know what that means), here’s a look at some of the top trending searches from the week of May 29. </p><h3>Forget Paris?</h3><p>People turned to Google to learn more about the Paris Agreement, leading up to and in the wake of President Trump’s decision on the U.S.’s role in the international climate deal. In the hour following yesterday’s announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from the agreement, searchers wanted to know what countries are—and aren’t—part of it. They also asked “What is the Paris Climate Agreement?” and “Is climate change real?”<br/></p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Ready? Set. S-p-e-l-l.</h3><p>The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicked off this week, with more than 200 young spellers gathering to compete for the grand prize. People turned to Google to find out what channel the Bee was on (answer: ESPN) and what time it aired. They also asked “Is Edith Fuller still in the Spelling Bee?”, referring to the youngest-ever finalist at the age of six (she was disqualified after preliminary rounds). For those of us who haven’t the faintest idea how to spell words like durchkomponiert, gifblaar or marocain, there’s always Search. This week we <a href="https://twitter.com/GoogleTrends/status/869624196921303040">released data</a> showing the top searched “how to spell” word by state. Some of the most common look-ups? “Beautiful,” “tomorrow” and “pneumonia.”<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>The last word</h3><p>Can you use it in a sentence, please? Late Tuesday night President Trump posted a tweet ending with the word (?) “covfefe.” As the internet spent hours pondering—and joking about—whether the word had a secret meaning or was simply an autocorrect snafu, search interest for “covfefe” exploded to 3,000 percent higher than that for VP Mike Pence. Alongside the basics, like “Is covfefe a word?” and “How to pronounce covfefe?”, were some real head-scratchers: “What does covfefe mean in Russian?” and “How to make covfefe?” We’d tell you, but... the first rule of covfefe is: You do not talk about covfefe.<br/></p><h3>What’s in a name?</h3><p>After someone tweeted a screenshot of her Google search results with the actor and musician Jamie Foxx’s real name—Eric Marlon Bishop—people turned to Google to find out more. In addition to questions about net worth and “Where did Jamie Foxx’s name come from?”, people wanted to know “How did Jamie Foxx get famous?” If that seems like an odd question given Foxx’s long career, consider this: Search interest in Jamie Foxx’s name this week spiked 900 percent over that of his movies and 5,000 percent over interest in his music. So perhaps it was time for a reintroduction.<br/></p><h3>Pizza essay delivers </h3><p>They say to write what you know. High school senior Carolina Williams was accepted to Yale after penning a passionate essay about an unconventional topic—Papa John's pizza. Searches about the essay, which waxed poetic about the sound of the doorbell, warm cardboard boxes and—natch—cheese, were piping hot. Although Williams is from Tennessee, it was only the #4 state searching for the story, behind Kentucky, Indiana and Georgia. The garlic dipping sauce on this golden crust of a story? Williams isn’t even going to Yale! Guess New Haven pizza just can’t compete with her first love.<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/9qP6pXOPrV4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:40:00 +0000Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:40:00 +0000The Official Google BlogA note about the unintentional release of builds today
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/06/01/note-unintentional-release-builds-today/
Fri, 02 Jun 2017 02:34:57 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Many of you discovered that earlier this afternoon, builds from some of our internal branches were accidentally released for PC and Mobile. This happened because an inadvertent deployment to the engineering system that controls which builds/which rings to push out to insiders. The team was quick to revert the deployment and put […]Fri, 02 Jun 2017 02:34:57 +0000Windows BlogBuilding a better web for everyonehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/2lQGQpUR3dQ/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The vast majority of online content creators fund their work with advertising. That means they want the ads that run on their sites to be compelling, useful and engaging—ones that people actually want to see and interact with. But the reality is, it’s far too common that people encounter annoying, intrusive ads on the web—like the kind that blare music unexpectedly, or force you to wait 10 seconds before you can see the content on the page. These frustrating experiences can lead some people to block <i>all</i> ads—taking a big toll on the content creators, journalists, web developers and videographers who depend on ads to fund their content creation. <br/></p><p>We believe online ads should be better. That’s why we joined the <a href="https://www.betterads.org/">Coalition for Better Ads</a>, an industry group dedicated to improving online ads. The group’s recently announced <a href="https://www.betterads.org/standards">Better Ads Standards</a> provide clear, public, data-driven guidance for how the industry can improve ads for consumers, and today I’d like to share how we plan to support it.<br/></p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>New tools for publishers<br/></h3><p>The new <a href="https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/ad-experience-unverified">Ad Experience Report</a> helps publishers understand how the Better Ads Standards apply to their own websites. It provides screenshots and videos of annoying ad experiences we’ve identified to make it easy to find and fix the issues. For a full list of ads to use instead, publishers can visit our new <a href="https://www.doubleclickbygoogle.com/articles/creating-better-ad-experiences">best practices guide</a>.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As part of our efforts to maintain a sustainable web for everyone, we want to help publishers with good ad experiences get paid for their work. With <b>Funding Choices</b>, now in beta, publishers can show a customized message to visitors using an ad blocker, inviting them to either enable ads on their site, or pay for a pass that removes all ads on that site through the new Google Contributor.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Funding Choices is available to publishers in North America, U.K., Germany, Australia and New Zealand and will be rolling out in other countries later this year. Publishers should visit our new <a href="https://www.doubleclickbygoogle.com/articles/engage-with-ad-blockers">best practices guide</a> for tips on crafting the right message for their audience. <br/></p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Chrome support for the Better Ads Standards<br/></h3><p>Chrome has always focused on giving you the best possible experience browsing the web. For example, it prevents pop-ups in new tabs based on the fact that they are annoying. In dialogue with the Coalition and other industry groups, we plan to have Chrome stop showing ads (including those owned or served by Google) on websites that are not compliant with the Better Ads Standards starting in early 2018.<br/></p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Looking ahead<br/></h3><p>We believe these changes will ensure <i>all</i> content creators, big and small, can continue to have a sustainable way to fund their work with online advertising. <br/></p><p>We look forward to working with the Coalition as they develop marketplace guidelines for supporting the Better Ads Standards, and are committed to working closely with the entire industry—including groups like the IAB, IAB Europe, the DCN, the WFA, the ANA and the 4A’s, advertisers, agencies and publishers—to roll out these changes in a way that makes sense for users and the broader ads ecosystem.<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/2lQGQpUR3dQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:20:00 +0000Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:20:00 +0000The Official Google BlogJoin educators from around the world as we Hack the Classroom on June 27!
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/06/01/join-educators-around-world-hack-classroom-june-27/
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 20:10:27 +0000On June 27 at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, we will be bringing together educators from around the world to <strong>Hack the Classroom.</strong>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 20:10:27 +0000Windows BlogSamsung Chromebook Pro brings security and versatility to businesseshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/PZInoQQwgAA/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With an increase in customers adopting Chrome OS in their organization, the availability of <a href="https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/new-generation-chromebooks-designed-work-millions-apps/">Samsung's Chromebook Pro</a> in the U.S. market this week adds a new enterprise grade device. This premium Chromebook combines the simplicity and security of Chrome OS with flexibility and performance to be productive wherever work happens—in the office, in the field or on the go.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Versatile as a laptop or a tablet</h3><p>With an Intel Core m3 processor, the performance of the Samsung Chromebook Pro enhances productivity allowing employees to run multiple applications at the same time across G Suite, Chrome, the <a href="https://blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/empower-your-workforce-android-apps-chrome-devices/">Google Play</a> store (in beta) or virtualization solutions from our recent announcements with <a href="https://blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/chrome-os-joins-forces-vmware-accelerate-adoption-chromebooks-enterprise/">VMware</a> and <a href="https://blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/chrome-browser-enterprise-new-admin-bundle-and-citrix-support/">Citrix</a>.</p><p>The 360-degree folding touchscreen converts the Chromebook to a tablet experience. The built-in pen is designed for a natural drawing and writing experience enabling employees to remain productive no matter where they are. They can take notes with Google Keep or Squid, and sign digital documents with apps like DocuSign.</p><p>You can also work offline with the Samsung Chromebook Pro to create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations, view PDFs and other locally stored files, and even reply to emails, which are then sent automatically when the device connects to Wi-Fi again.</p><h3>Security and easy device management at the core</h3><p>Like all Chromebooks, the Samsung Chromebook Pro is <a href="https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/3438631?hl=en">built with security in mind</a>, from the time employees bootup and until they shut down. </p><p>That means the Chromebook includes a tamper-proof Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and also Verified Boot feature, which helps ensure the device is running uncompromised software. Chrome OS also runs each browser tab and application in a sandboxed state to avoid malicious modification of the system software or other applications. User data is encrypted as well, helping to protect both your employee’s information as well as your company’s data. And <a href="https://blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/how-automatic-chrome-os-updates-bolster-security-ease-and-simplicity/">automatic updates</a> every six weeks help maintain the security of Chrome OS.</p><p>IT admins can <a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/1289314?hl=en">easily deploy and manage</a> this new Chromebook from a centralized management console with more than 200 device policies. That means providing employees with the apps and services they need to get work done, and even pre-configuring network connections for them.</p>The Samsung Chromebook Pro is available now in the U.S. for $549, with additional launch regions expected later. Learn more about the <a href="https://lp.google-mkto.com/samsung-chromebook-pro.html">Samsung Chromebook Pro here</a> and see how it can safely enable your business in a variety of uses or buy now through the <a href="https://chromebusinessdevices.withgoogle.com/products/3683/samsung-chromebook-pro-xe510c24-k01us-12-3-inches-silver-touchscreen">Shop Chrome</a> store.</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/PZInoQQwgAA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogImproving input responsiveness in Microsoft Edge
http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2017/06/01/input-responsiveness-event-loop-microsoft-edge/
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:45 +0000As the web becomes more interactive, web pages are becoming increasingly reliant on JavaScript for core functionality, such as input, rendering, layout, and composition. As more and more of this core functionality moves to the client side, it becomes imperative for browsers to adopt smart scheduling mechanisms to ensure that JavaScript workloads are processed in […]Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:45 +0000Windows BlogThis Week on Windows: Mixer, Computex, Minecraft and more
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/06/01/week-windows-mixer-computex-minecraft/
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:14 +0000We hope you enjoyed today’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to catch up on all the news out of Computex, check out our Windows 10 Tip on how to manage music playback on your favorite music apps with Cortana, learn more about the interactive live-streaming platform Mixer, or keep reading to catch […]Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:14 +0000Windows BlogVisualize data instantly with machine learning in Google Sheetshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/yXdJ-LxetDM/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Sorting through rows and rows of data in a spreadsheet can be overwhelming. That’s why today, we’re rolling out new features in Sheets that make it even easier for you to visualize and share your data, and find insights your teams can act on.</p><h3>Ask and you shall receive → Sheets can build charts for you</h3></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://www.blog.google/products/docs/explore-docs-sheets-and-slides/">Explore in Sheets</a>, powered by <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/how-machine-learning-g-suite-makes-people-more-productive/">machine learning</a>,<a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/how-machine-learning-g-suite-makes-people-more-productive/"> </a>helps teams gain insights from data, instantly. Simply ask questions—in words, not formulas—to quickly analyze your data. For example, you can ask “what is the distribution of products sold?” or “what are average sales on Sundays?” and Explore will help you find the answers. </p><p>Now, we’re using the same powerful technology in Explore to make visualizing data even more effortless. If you don’t see the chart you need, just ask. Instead of manually building charts, ask Explore to do it by typing in “histogram of 2017 customer ratings” or “bar chart for ice cream sales.” Less time spent building charts means more time acting on new insights.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Instantly sync your data from Sheets → Docs or Slides</h3><p>Whether you’re preparing a client presentation or sharing sales forecasts, keeping up-to-date data is critical to success, but it can also be time-consuming if you need to update charts or tables in multiple sources. This is why we made it easier to <a href="https://blog.google/products/docs/newapis/">programmatically update charts</a> in Docs and Slides last year. </p><p></p><p>Now, we’re making it simple to keep tables updated, too. Just copy and paste data from Sheets to Docs or Slides and tap the “update” button to sync your data. </p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Even more Sheets updates</h3><p></p><p>We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our customers’ experience in Sheets. Based on your feedback, we’re rolling out more updates today to help teams get work done faster:</p><ul><li><b>Keyboard shortcuts:</b><b> </b>Change <a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/181110?hl=en">default shortcuts in your browser</a> to the same spreadsheet shortcuts you’re already used to. For example, delete a row quickly by using “Ctrl+-.” </li><li><b>Upgraded printing experience:</b> Preview Sheet data in today’s new print interface. Adjust margins, select scale and alignment options or repeat frozen rows and columns before you print your work.</li><li><b>Powerful new chart editing experience:</b> Create and edit charts in a new, improved sidebar. Choose from custom colors in charts or add additional trendlines to model data. You can also create more chart types, like 3D charts. This is now also available for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-sheets/id842849113?mt=8">iPhones and iPads</a>. </li><li><b>More spreadsheet functions:</b> We added new functions to help you find insights, bringing the total function count in Sheets to more than 400. Try “<a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/7354624">SORTN</a>,” a function unique to Sheets, which can show you the top three orders or best-performing months in a sales record spreadsheet. Sheets also support statistical functions like “GAMMADIST,” “F.TEST” and “CHISQ.INV.RT.”</li></ul><p>These new features in Sheets are rolling out starting today. <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/products/sheets/">Learn how</a> Sheets can help you find valuable insights.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/yXdJ-LxetDM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogGoogle Play and Made With Code team up to inspire teen girls with Wonder Womanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/w2u15qGIfF8/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Nearly 75 years after first appearing in All Star Comics #8, Wonder Woman continues to be a symbol of female empowerment, breaking through stereotypes pervasive in comic books, gaming and pop culture. </p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Now, Wonder Woman’s Super Hero story is coming to the big screen in her <a href="http://wonderwomanfilm.com/">first-ever movie</a>, which opens in theaters tomorrow. Throughout the film, we see Princess Diana's strength through her leadership, perseverance, courage and camaraderie.<br/></p><p>Wonder Woman is also one of the strongest characters on the small screen in the game <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.dc.legends">DC Legends</a>, which just released an update tied to the movie on Google Play. The update brings exclusive movie content, two major new game modes and special in-game events inspired by the film. Only a <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27824701">small percentage</a> of video game characters are female, but in the DC Legends game, girls can select Wonder Woman and channel her strength while they play.</p><p>Wonder Woman’s strength is more relevant today than ever, especially in the technology space, since <a href="http://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/computer-science-learning-closing-the-gap-girls-brief.pdf">girls are less likely</a> than boys to be encouraged to pursue computer science and only <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/percentage-of-female-developers-has-more-than-doubled-since-2009/1100-6420680/">22 percent of gaming developers are women</a>. <a href="https://www.madewithcode.com/">Made with Code</a>, Google’s initiative to champion the next generation of female leaders and inspire them to see coding as a way to pursue their dreams, is releasing a <a href="https://www.madewithcode.com/projects/wonderwoman"></a><a href="https://www.madewithcode.com/projects/wonderwoman">new interactive coding project</a> for wonder women everywhere to add coding to their superpower toolkit. With the project, teen girls can code three unique scenes from the film, using introductory coding principles to help Wonder Woman navigate obstacles and reach her goal.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As part of this collaboration, Google Play and Made with Code are teaming up with Warner Bros to bring together more than 100 teen girls from Los Angeles to advance screen the Wonder Woman movie, play the updated DC Legends game and complete the coding project. We hope Wonder Woman’s message of empowerment inspires teen girls, and women, to build confidence in pursuing careers in computer science, engineering, gaming—or whatever their dreams may be.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/w2u15qGIfF8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogLocal business, global ambition: The new export opportunity for SMEshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/-I2nTSn6_Yg/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The invention of shipping containers in the 1950s changed the economics of exporting, and helped kick-start a new wave of exports among large companies. Today, the internet has the same impact among small businesses, helping them find new customers overseas and grow. </p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For instance, Lucky D. Aria has a small business, <a href="https://www.matoa-indonesia.com/">Matoa Indonesia</a>, which transforms discarded wood into beautiful wooden watches. In 2016 he started using the internet to find new customers overseas—and has now started selling to customers in Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. His exports to the United States already make up about 30% of his income. </p><p>We need more Luckys. New <a href="http://www.oxfordeconomics.com/google/local_global">research</a> shows that small businesses in Asia-Pacific that are online are four times more likely to be exporting—and if the number of SMEs online doubled, the region would benefit from an additional 35 million new jobs and $1.5 trillion in export sales. </p><p></p><p>So we teamed up with regional economic forum <a href="http://www.apec.org/">APEC</a>, the Vietnamese Government, and the <a href="http://asiafoundation.org">Asia Foundation</a> on a project to help make it easier for SMEs to export. </p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>More than 22 app developers from economies as diverse as Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam descended on Hanoi last week to take part in the <a href="https://asiafoundation.github.io/apecapp/">‘APEC App Challenge,’</a> a contest to build the best app or mobile site to help small businesses export.</p><p>The winning team—Australians Chris Gough and David Elliot—built APEC CONNECT, an <a href="http://apecconnect.org/">app</a> which uses blockchain technology to help SMEs build a reputation as a reliable supplier and overcome the tricky issue of invoicing to multiple countries with different standards. Bùi Đắc Thịnh and Trần Hoàng Hiệp of Vietnam won second place with <a href="https://asiafoundation.github.io/apecapp/#winners">AirLaLa</a>, an app that helps local craftspeople find online customers, and Qamra Khan and Andrew Lee of Malaysia came in third with <a href="https://asiafoundation.github.io/apecapp/#winners">Connect</a>, an app to help match small business buyers and sellers.</p><p>As Yohan Totting of the Asia Foundation remarked, “The difference between being online and offline is the difference between selling to a neighborhood and selling to the world.”</p><p>Watch how the project came together in this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaXF6blGIWo&feature=youtu.be">video</a>.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/-I2nTSn6_Yg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:30:00 +0000Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:30:00 +0000The Official Google BlogAndroid Pay says “Nǐ Hǎo” to Taiwanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/S8Nr0TDVsew/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Whether you’re heading out for dinner or doing your weekly shopping, your Android phone is all you need to bring with you when you walk out the door. Starting now, Android Pay is available in Taiwan.</p><p>Android Pay helps you pay for things quickly and securely with your Android phone, plus lets you earn all the same loyalty points you would with your card. </p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>You’ll be able to use Android Pay anywhere contactless payments are accepted, including your favorite shops like PX Mart, Carrefour, Watsons, and <a href="https://www.android.com/intl/zh_tw/pay/">more</a>. Simply unlock your phone and hold it to the payment terminal until you see a “check.” It’s that easy. And businesses across that already have contactless terminals don't need to do anything else to start accepting Android Pay in their stores.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Once you’ve added an eligible card, you’re ready to pay with your phone. Android Pay keeps a list of your latest transactions right in the app, so you can easily keep track of your purchases.</p><p>And when you use Android Pay in stores, your actual card number isn’t shared. Instead, Android Pay sends a virtual account number to represent your account info—so your actual card details stay safe. Plus, you’ll still get all the benefits and protections you’re used to with your bank.</p><p>If you’re a merchant or a developer, we've teamed up with many leading payment platforms, processors, and technology providers to make it even easier to accept Android Pay. Visit the <a href="https://developers.google.com/android-pay/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ieannouncement">Android Pay API developer site</a> to learn more.</p>Get started with Android Pay in Taiwan today: <a href="https://pay.app.goo.gl/?link=https://www.android.com/payapp&apn=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&amv=930000000&utm_source=google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=taiwan-launch">Install the app</a>, add your card and enjoy quick, convenient checkout.</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/S8Nr0TDVsew" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogKISS frontman Gene Simmons on new Live Case designs and why he loves his Pixelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/f6JkIeDF3A4/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If you’re a KISS fan, you’ve probably spent some crazy, crazy nights rocking out in face paint. But what about when you want to bring a little KISS with you to work or Grandma’s house? You might want to leave the face paint at home, so we’ve got you (and your phone) covered. KISS joined forces with us to create 12 limited edition Live Case designs for Pixel and Nexus phones available on the <a href="https://goo.gl/ORosq2">Google Store</a>. And we had the chance to ask Gene Simmons, the Demon himself, about the collaboration:</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>Bette Ann: We heard you’re on #teampixel. What do you love most about your Pixel?</h3><p></p><p><b>Gene Simmons: </b>I love the sleek, edgy look of the Pixel. It’s technologically advanced, but still intuitive and easy to use. And I love the camera! The photos I’ve taken of my family on my Pixel are so clear, I’ll never forget those moments. This picture of my daughter and me is one of my favorites—we’re hanging out as I get ready for a show.</p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>What made you want to create these Live Cases?</h3><p><b> </b>I was pumped that Google and KISS could work together … what a power couple. I love that Live Cases are another way for fans to express themselves. Our fans have evolved a lot over the last 44 years, and merch has always been really important to them. I think of Live Cases as the new concert T-shirt.</p><h3>Do you have a favorite Live Case?</h3><p>The one with the close-up of my face and make-up—of course!</p><h3>How do you use Google products while you’re on tour?</h3><p>I’m always starving after I wrap up a show, so I use my Google Assistant to find late night food. And I tell my Google Home to play music all day long—it never gets sick of me!</p><h3>How has technology changed your work as a musician/performer (in studio and on the road)?</h3><p>Technology has changed everything for us, especially in the recording studio and with record sales. We used to record reel-to-reel, a-trak, and CDs. Now we record digitally and everything is streamed and bought on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. It's a whole new world and Google helps us navigate it.</p><p><i>Check out Gene and his fellow band members with their Live Cases, along with photos of a few other designs you can choose from: </i></p></div></div>
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