Alphabet: Google restructures

A different explanation of Google's restructure ...
Certainly a significant restructure and this article gives a bit more information as to why Google decided to make this change.

Alphabet: Google restructures under new parent company:

Google Became Alphabet

Google restructures with Alphabet as parent ...
This video is a good explanation as to why Google has decided to restructure and create a parent company called Alphabet.

Why Google Became Alphabet, Explained In 120 Seconds | TechCrunch:

M is for Marshmallow

Google officially names Android M as Marshmallow ...
So now we know that Lollipop is to be followed by Marshmallow which will be out in the next few months. The "Behind the Scenes" video at the bottom of this article is worth a look!

Google’s Next Version Of Android Is Called “Marshmallow” | TechCrunch:

Hangouts Gets Own Site

Hangouts becomes standalone Google product ...
Like Google Photos, Hangouts is the next Google product to get a life outside Google+ and Gmail. I keep thinking I should use Hangouts more than I do but most people still use texts (SMS) more than data driven chat applications.

Google Hangouts Gets Its Own Site, Just Like Facebook Messenger | TechCrunch:

Avoid Windows 10 ransomware

Don't be caught by Windows 10 Ransomware ...
Don't get sucked in by this latest attempt to encrypt all your personal files and then seek a ransom. Microsoft will never distribute software via email!

Avoiding Windows 10 ransomware - Computerworld:

Google's 9,000 Km cable

Description of modern undersea cable laying ...
Interesting video of modern undersea cable laying.

Here's what it takes to lay Google's 9,000km undersea cable | ITworld:

PC shipments drop again

A few interesting statistics on PC sales ...
The free upgrade to Windows 10 is not going to turn declining PC sales into positive growth! 

PC shipments hit by biggest drop in two years | TechRadar:

How to get Windows 10

Overview of the Windows 10 upgrade process ...
Useful overview of the process and what you should do in preparation. Thoroughly recommend making a full backup of your personal data just in case!

How to get the Windows 10 update | The Verge:

Windows 10 review

Windows 10 looks like a great improvement ...
An excellent summary of the Windows 10 changes and improvements. After 10 days of Windows 10, my impressions are that it would definitely be a benefit for current Windows 8/8.1 users but still not sure how much it would benefit current Windows 7 users. It seems more complicated than Windows 7 and I don't particularly like the organisation of Settings which are arranged in two areas; the original Control Panel and a Settings area accessed directly from the Start Menu. I am not sure if they are equivalent or one is a subset of the other or vice versa! I think they have tried to keep everybody happy by including all the good parts of Windows 7 and 8 minus the Charms Bar and then added some more spice!

Windows 10 review | The Verge:

3D-printed robot liftoff

Something different to the robots we have seen before ...
Not sure how practical this is but it looks cute!

We have liftoff! 3D-printed, soft-bodied robot makes explosive jumps | Ars Technica: