“Atlassian today announced that it has acquired project management service Trello for $425 million. The vast majority of the transaction is in cash ($360 million), with the remainder being paid out in restricted shares and options. The acquisition is expected to close before March 31, 2017.”
Samsung and LG could launch foldable phones later this year
“We might soon be able to buy actual foldable phones after years of looking at one concept after another. According to The Korea Herald, Samsung and LG are planning to launch bendable phones later this year.”
Amazon to add more than 100,000 jobs in U.S. hiring spree
“NEW YORK/WASHINGTON Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said it will create more than 100,000 jobs in the United States, from software development to warehouse work, in its latest move to win over shoppers by investing in faster delivery. The world’s largest online retailer will grow its full-time U.S.”
Nougat’s notification system is now a requirement for Android device makers
“If you are an Android handset maker, you no longer can mess around with the operating system’s notification features. That is what was discovered in the latest update to Google’s Compatibility Definition Document for Android, with the new requirements made for smartphones that use Nougat 7.1.1.”
Amazon is seeking FCC permission to conduct wireless technology tests
“Last week, Amazon.com filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission, seeking permission to run experiments on a number of frequency bands that might have some connection to the company’s work with delivery drones.”
Former Android chief ready to take on the iPhone — again
“The man who created Android, the most popular mobile software on the planet, is preparing his follow up act and it involves going after his longtime nemesis: Apple’s iPhone and its iOS rival software.”
Eight things you need to do right now to protect yourself online
“From using unique passwords for everything to utilising two-step verification and enabling encryption, here’s how to guard your privacy and stay safe 1.”
Google’s Deepmind Is Going Public for Researchers
“Alphabet Inc.’s artificial intelligence division Google DeepMind is making the maze-like game platform it uses for many of its experiments available to other researchers and the general public.”
OLED, explained: Incredible tech, but what about cost and content?
“Recently, I took a deep dive into the world of high dynamic range (HDR), because it’s a curious new trend in TV technology—as in, equal parts mesmerizing and confusing.”
How to unsend your last Gmail message
“We’ve all sent an email that we immediately regretted sending. Maybe you broke up with someone rashly. Maybe you told your boss what’s what, only to remember you didn’t have any job security.”
