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Tech News Flash: Monday -- April 6, 2015

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John Oliver Tackles Surveillance in Surprise Snowden Scoop
Fiorina's and Clinton's Presidential Runs: The Irony Is in the Analytics
The Apple Watch as Bullsh*t Filter? We Can Only Hope
Samsung Galaxy S6: If Looks Could Kill
Obama Draws Cyber Line in Sand
Surface 3 Targets Windows-Loving Prosumers
Google Goes Crazy for Chromebooks

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Today's Story Highlights

John Oliver Tackles Surveillance in Surprise Snowden Scoop
Comedy talk show host John Oliver boldly went where few journalists from
the mainstream media have dared to tread, grilling whistle-blower Edward
Snowden about his leaking of thousands of NSA documents to the press. He
raked Snowden over the coals for not having read every one of the
documents, insisting there's a difference between understanding what's
in documents and reading them.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81907.html

Fiorina's and Clinton's Presidential Runs: The Irony Is in the Analytics
There will be a lot of irony in the U.S. presidential primaries and
general election as campaigns ramp up later this year. Last time, with
Mitt Romney, we saw a business multimillionaire and ex-governor get
schooled in how to use analytics by a guy who wasn't even that
experienced in politics. It was kind of like watching Jon Stewart beat
Tiger Woods at golf.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81905.html

The Apple Watch as Bullsh*t Filter? We Can Only Hope
In "iPhone Killer: The Secret History of the Apple Watch," David Pierce
doesn't reveal any serious secrets -- because Apple never does -- but he
does illuminate the early days of the Apple Watch, centering on an
interview with Kevin Lynch, Apple's vice president of technology. It's
an interesting read for sure -- an easy recommend for any Apple
enthusiast.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81903.html

Samsung Galaxy S6: If Looks Could Kill
Samsung's upcoming pair of flagship smartphones are distinguished by
their form factors. The Galaxy S6 edge is almost identical to the $650
Galaxy S6, but, for an additional $100, users get a display that spills
over its sides, allowing notifications to appear along its marquee-like
edges, without rousing the handset's display in full. Reviews of the S6
and S6 edge have been warm all around.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81902.html

Obama Draws Cyber Line in Sand
President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed an executive order that gives
the Secretary of Treasury the authority to impose sanctions on entities
found responsible for or complicit in carrying out a cyberattack harmful
to U.S. interests. The Secretary of Treasury will have to consult with
the Secretary of State and the Attorney General before enacting the
powers granted under the order.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81898.html

Surface 3 Targets Windows-Loving Prosumers
Microsoft has raised the curtain on its new Surface 3 tablet, targeting
users who want a robust Windows tablet at an iPad price. Up to now,
those looking for a full-featured Windows tablet had to spend $799 for a
Surface Pro 3, but some customers will find their needs can be met with
the new $499 Surface 3. Windows tablet shoppers now have more options,
noted Directions on Microsoft's Wes Miller.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81895.html

Google Goes Crazy for Chromebooks
Google has announced two new budget-busting Chromebook computers, a
tablet/notebook convertible with a full swivel screen, and a Chrome
computer-on-a-stick. The Haier Chromebook 11 and the Hisense Chromebook
both are available for preorder for $149. The Asus Chromebook Flip will
hit the market this spring with a $249 price tag. The Asus Chromebit
will be available this summer for less than $100.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81897.html

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