For better or worse, yesterday proved this is now Tim Cook’s Apple

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Apple’s Watch Edition doesn’t just mark the company’s first real foray into luxury goods — it’s a goodbye to some of Steve Job’s old goals.

Next-generation Vulkan API could be Valve’s killer advantage in battling Microsoft

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Valve is putting a hefty push behind the new Vulkan API, but the stakes are higher than they’ve been in past years. This time, the premiere PC game distribution platform is gearing up to take on Microsoft and its Windows Store.

Apple iOS 8.2 fixes FREAK bug, but will it restore the iPhone and iPad’s stability?

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Apple has released a major point update for iOS with support for the Apple Watch, but the real question is whether it will also improve stability — a major issue as of late.

The meaning and enduring importance of Leonard Nimoy — and Mr. Spock

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Leonard Nimoy, best known as TV’s Mister Spock, has died at the age of 83. His portrayal of the character was revolutionary — at least, to this author.

Which mobile apps drain your battery the most?

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A new report from AVG Technologies breaks down exactly which Android applications chew through battery life, network data, and bog down phone performance. There are a number of applications that badly need a diet — including some created by major companies or the phone manufacturers themselves.