Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Schools in the US love Google Chromebooks

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/10/google-chromebooks-education-us/

When it comes to the Chromebook, Google isn't shy about its beliefs that it is the perfect computing device for education sectors around the world. And here in the US, schools and students have started to feel the same way. In a blog post, where it highlights different ways in which educational institutions in California are using Chromebooks, Google pointed out that recent IDC numbers have its line of computers as being the best-selling device in K-12 education. The report takes into consideration laptops and tablets, so this is a notable achievement for the technology company.

Some school districts like Montgomery County, MD, for example, are using over 50,000 Chromebooks, and that's after only beginning adoption earlier this year. But Google isn't quite satisfied, as it wants Chromebook to keep reaching even more students and schools -- especially outside its home soil, where resources are particularly limited.

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​Sony's waterproof SmartWatch 3 is on sale now for $250

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/11/sony-smartwatch-3-on-sale/


Maybe third time's the charm. Sony's first Android Wear device is smartwatch number three, and it's gone on sale today, priced at $250. There's no circular screen, but there is a healthy does of IP68 waterproofing and a built-in GPS. Features like this could make the SmartWatch 3 arguably the most outdoors-friendly of the Wear crowd, even if its relatively meek design doesn't turn that many heads.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Mozilla Is Helping Tor Get Bigger and Better

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/vip/~3/ZoB6BQ49wVY/mozilla-is-helping-tor-get-bigger-and-better-1656860653

Mozilla Is Helping Tor Get Bigger and Better

Mozilla knows what's up. The non-profit is aware that the vast majority of its users think that privacy on the internet is falling apart, so it's launching a new strategic privacy initiative called Polaris. And you'll never guess who's on board. Just kidding, it's totally obvious: the Tor Project.

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This Gold-Plated iPhone 6 Costs $7,300 And Features An Apple Logo Encrusted With Diamonds

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/7300-iphone-6-is-24k-gold-plated-and-features-a-diamond-apple-logo-2014-11

Ademov gold-plated iPhone 6

If Apple's gold-tinted iPhone 6 isn't enough for you, now you can upgrade to the real thing.

For $7,300, luxury electronics store Ademov will sell you an iPhone 6 plated in 24-carat gold. Even the Apple logo is given special treatment, plated with 18-carat gold and encrusted with VS1 white diamonds.

To protect the gold surface, Ademov applies polish and a clear coat so you can handle the phone.

The $7,300 price tag also includes a custom wooden box, maintenance kit, and you can add engraving to the iPhone's gold surface for an additional cost.

In addition to its gold iPhone 6, Ademov also offers a gold-plated MacBook Air and other iMacs and Macbook Pros with colored plates and eye-popping anondized aluminum colors.

You can check out the gallery of pictures below, or head on over to Ademov if you're interested in placing an order.

ademov MacBook Pro space grey

ademov gold-plated iPhone 6

ademov blue imac

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Government AIDS Websites Leaked User Info For Years

Source: http://gizmodo.com/government-aids-websites-leaked-user-info-for-years-1656590970

Government AIDS Websites Leaked User Info For Years

There is a reason for doctor-patient confidentiality. Our health is a private matter, which is why the news that Aids.gov and another major government website directing people to AIDS-related treatments have left user data exposed is so disturbing.

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