Microsoft finally admits that its malware-style Get Windows 10 upgrade campaign went too far

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Microsoft finally admits that its malware-style Get Windows 10 upgrade campaign went too far

ExtremeTech
Update: An earlier version of this story reported that Capossela was interviewed by Softpedia. While Softpedia was reported elsewhere as originating the story, the actual interview was done by Windows Weekly.

How Apple Alienated Mac Loyalists

Chicago Daily Herald
To die-hard fans, Apple’s Macintosh sometimes seems like an afterthought these days. Mac upgrades, once a frequent ritual, are few and far between.

Valve has been ordered to pay $3 million for violating Australia’s consumer laws

Destructoid
Back in March, in a case brought to the Australian Federal Court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Valve was found guilty of various violations of the country’s consumer laws.

‘Pokémon GO’ Reveals Its Unique, Rewarding Year-End Holiday Event At Last

Forbes
It was getting pretty down to the wire as to whether or not Niantic was going to reveal a Christmas/Holiday/New Year’s event for Pokémon GO, but today they’ve finally unveiled their plans.

Valve’s Steam Network is Down [UPDATE]

GameSpot
Update: Steam appears to be back online as of 11 AM PT. We’ll continue to monitor the situation in case any other issues arise.

The Car Of The Future Will Be Electric, Led By Tesla (Wall Street Journal)

CleanTechnica
This week, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) asked, “investors to get ready for the coming electric car revolution.” In the past, WSJ has been reluctant to embrace electric vehicles.

Exclusive: FBI probes FDIC hack linked to China’s military – sources

Reuters
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Sheila Bair speaks during her last scheduled news briefing at FDIC headquarters in Washington, May 24, 2011.

Android tablet restrictions will make sure the kids are all right

CNET
If you have an Android-based tablet, you can add restrictions to help protect your kid. Photo by Josh Miller/CNET. Whether it’s a brand-new Asus ZenPad Z8 or a hand-me-down Google Pixel C, Android tablets can provide your child with hours of

‘Pokémon GO’ For Apple Watch: How To Install And What To Expect

Tech Times
The wildly popular “Pokémon GO” game is finally ready for the Apple Watch, bringing neat treats and extra convenience. Here’s how to get it and what to expect from the new release.

‘Super Mario Run’ disappoints mobile gamers

Chicago Daily Herald
Over the weekend, at least 10 million players downloaded Nintendo’s first true mobile game, “Super Mario Run.” It quickly shot to the top of the most-downloaded lists for the United States and Japan and was the top-grossing app in the U.S.

Galaxy Note 7 hotspot name freaks out a flight

CNET
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. woj7.jpg. Enlarge Image. This seems unwise.

Three years later, the console wars are more confusing than ever

Ars Technica
Last year, after much previous hemming and hawing, we recommended that console gamers looking for a new console finally take the plunge and invest in a PlayStation 4. But the console market has changed in the 12 months since that recommendation, …

New drone footage shows Tesla’s growing gigafactory

Reno Gazette Journal
Tesla’s massive gigafactory east of Sparks is getting bigger. That’s according to new footage posted on YouTube by user Matthew Roberts on Dec. 22.

Nintendo Classic Mini NES UK stock UPDATE: How to get mini NES for Christmas

Express.co.uk
NINTENDO Classic Mini is out of stock at UK retailers such as Tesco and Argos, but you can get one today if you’re really desperate.

‘App Santa’ Offers Discounts of Up to 80% Off Popular iOS and Mac Apps

Mac Rumors
Each year, a group of developers behind some of the most popular iOS and Mac apps get together and offer significant discounts on their content as part of an “App Santa” promotion.

Android Circuit: New Galaxy S8 Leaks, Samsung Reveals ‘Beast Mode’, Nokia’s Smartphone Plans

Forbes
Taking a look back at seven days of news and headlines across the world of Android, this week’s Android Circuit includes the launch date of the Galaxy S8, Samsung’s new beast mode, leaks of the new Nokia Android smartphone, problems with the Pixel, …

Skeptics Doubt Ukraine Hack, Its Link to DNC Cyberattack

Voice of America
FILE – CrowdStrike co-founder and CTO Dmitri Alperovitch speaks during the Reuters Media and Technology Summit in New York, June 11, 2012.

Weekly Roundup: Tim Cook explains why he met with Trump, Uber stops self-driving pilot in SF

TechCrunch
Uber took its self-driving vehicle fleet to Arizona after being kicked out of San Francisco, Tim Cook cleared up why he met with Trump, and executive level shakeups occurred at Twitter this week.

Arizona governor welcomes Uber fleet of self-driving cars

Business Insider
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday welcomed the arrival of a fleet of Uber self-driving cars delivered via a self-driving truck that transported them from California.

First trailer for new Atlus RPG, Project Re Fantasy, is quite enigmatic

Destructoid
As promised, Atlus has given us the first glimpse of its new fantasy RPG which is at least for now named Project Re Fantasy. No game play, release date, or platforms were revealed for the first project by the newly formed Studio Zero.

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