Google's biggest hits, misses, and WTF moments of 2015

Follow:   12.10.2015  View in a Browser Google's biggest hits, misses, and WTF moments of 2015 12.10.2015 3:00 AM Google may have spent most of 2015 in rebuilding mode, but its products and services still managed to shake things upfor better and worse. All Oculus Rift preorders will include exhilarating VR space combat game EVE: Valkyrie 12.10.2015 8:00 AM CCP's thrilling EVE: Valkyrie will be bundled with all preordered Oculus Rift headsets. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Windows 10 Mobile's first worldwide update put phones on a PC-like update path 12.09.2015 4:30 PM Microsoft's phones and PCs are now running a common version as Microsoft has taken over control over how its mobile updates are deployed. NASA's not so keen to talk about quantum computer security 12.09.2015 4:36 PM When NASA showed off its D-Wave 2X quantum computer on Tuesday, engineers were keen to talk about the computer's capabilities but less so about security measures that might be in place to stop hackers. Samsung SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit review: A solid connected-home foundation 12.10.2015 3:00 AM A second-generation hub is the key to this platform's appeal. Toyota's new Prius is one of first that talks to other cars 12.10.2015 4:04 AM The new version of Toyota's best-selling Prius hybrid will come with technology that allows it to talk to other vehicles and things like traffic signals. Pebble Time Round review: A smartwatch that doesn't seem like one 12.10.2015 3:00 AM The Pebble Time Round might actually appeal to smartwatch haters. XCOM 2 hands-on preview: Earth is doomed if you leave me in command 12.10.2015 5:00 AM Two and a half hours of XCOM 2 and we only watched five of our soldiers die. I think that means we're getting better, right? Microsoft open-sources dead, but beloved Windows Live Writer as Open Live Writer 12.10.2015 5:43 AM Live Writer will live on as Open Live Writer, an open source project that is already available for download. Android A to Z: A glossary of Android jargon and technical terms 12.10.2015 4:00 AM Do you know your ARM from your API from your ADB? We clear up the sometimes confusing terminology in the world of Android. Microsoft website leak hints that Edge browser extensions are approaching release 12.10.2015 7:28 AM Edge extensions may be ready for preview soon after Microsoft offered an accidental sneak peek at a developer site. SHA-1 cutoff could block millions of users from encrypted websites 12.10.2015 6:46 AM Millions of Web users could be left unable to access websites over the HTTPS protocol if those websites only use digital certificates signed with the SHA-2 hashing algorithm.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107