TecQ Wrap: The Big Newsmakers and Reviews From The Tech World
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1. Google Morphs Into Alphabet, Sets Up New Management Structure
Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on August 11, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.
The move appeared to be an attempt by the search engine giant to focus on its more creative and ambitious projects, while investors cheered the potential for more financial disclosures of its disparate business segments.
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2. The Tale Of Two Indian Silicon Valley Kings Pichai and Nadella
Sundar Pichai becomes the CEO of Google. But he is not the only Indian-origin CEO heading a multi-billion dollar technology company in Silicon Valley. Satya Nadella gives him company as the CEO of Microsoft.
Here is how two Indians made it to the top of the corporate ladder at the two of the biggest tech companies in the world.
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3. OnePlus 2: A Smartphone That Everyone Should Have
Almost 3 million people have reserved the OnePlus 2, and are waiting for invites to buy this phone.
The reason for such an overwhelming response to this company’s smartphone is simple: They make a phone that has it all.
In the past with the OnePlus One, they showcased what they’re capable of, and OnePlus aims to continue that trend with their second flagship killer.
Let’s see whether all this hype is for real or if the OnePlus 2 is a phone that you can do without.
Read the full review here.
4. What’s the Big Fuss About USB-C for Charging on the OnePlus 2?
The USB-C – a new standard which will allow PC and smartphone-makers to turn the corner on port design and capabilities in their next generation products. With the new Apple MacBook and theOnePlus 2, we’ve had our first look at the next gen standard to deconstruct what the fuss around this tiny little port is all about writes Tushar Kanwar.
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5. Review: Batman Arkham Knight is a Fitting Finale by Rock Steady
The last edition in the Batman Arkham series by Rock Steady Studios concluded on a high note. The latest in the series is the Batman: Arkham Knight, and there are a number of improvements and additions in the new game.
Batman: Arkham Knight can be played on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and also your PC.
Batman is a superhero with a troubled past and the Arkham games have never shied away from exploring the dark side of the caped crusader – Arkham Knight is no exception. It expands on Arkham City’s open world with a larger, more detailed version of Gotham city.
While the first edition of the Arkham series, Arkham Asylum, from Rocksteady Studios had a sense of a fresh beginning for superhero action games, Batman: Arkham Knight has a sense of finality.
Read the full review here.
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