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The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Friday, April 10

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Thin crowds greet Apple Watch in stores in Asia

The arrival of the Apple Watch in stores across Asia on Friday failed to draw the same crowds that greeted the launch of the iPhone 6—a sign, perhaps, that Apple fans are prepared to queue overnight to buy, but not just to try. The watch is now on show at Apple Stores across the U.S. too, but you’ll have to wait until April 24 to buy one. The company is accepting preorders online only.

Reviewers like the new MacBook’s looks, but find a lot to criticize

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The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Wednesday, April 8

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Microsoft will offer a peek at new Office apps next week

A Microsoft event on April 16 promises an advance look at how the next version of Office will work with Windows 10, PC World reports. Demonstrations are expected to include applications that run across all platforms from mobile to desktop, and some new features in Office 2016, optimized for a touch interface.

Intel shrinking RealSense 3D camera

Intel has shrunk its RealSense 3D camera and is in China pitching it to smartphone makers. In Shenzhen on Wednesday, CEO Brian Krzanich showed off a 6-inch prototype phone built with the new camera, which will be available in devices later this year.

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Computer security’s weak link: Humans – Valley News Live

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Computer security's weak link: Humans
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CBS News When it comes to computer security, the problems most companies experience can be traced to the biological units that interface with their systems. Otherwise known as humans, and with humans come errors. A study released Friday by the IT …

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The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Friday, April 3

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Uber poaches Facebook’s Joe Sullivan for security chief

In an indication that the ride-hailing app company is aware that it had better get security right, Uber Technologies has hired away Facebook’s head of security, Joe Sullivan, to be its first CSO. Sullivan has been fairly high profile as Facebook’s CSO for the last five years, and besides time spent at PayPal and eBay, he has a background prosecuting cyber crime, re/code reports. Sullivan has his work cut out for him, with Uber facing challenges ranging from data privacy to its riders’ physical security.

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