Microsoft pushes Windows 10

Microsoft seriously pushing Windows 10 upgrade ...
Whilst I believe Windows 8/8.1 users should upgrade to Windows 10, the decision for Windows 7 users should still be in their hands. Windows 7 will be fully supported by Microsoft until 2020 and users may prefer to run out their current Windows 7 desktops and laptops on that Operating System. To avoid getting Windows 10 downloaded, it will be necessary to untick the box labelled "Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates" in Windows Update "Change Settings".

Microsoft starts recommended update roll-out for Windows 10 - Computerworld:

Google Tips & Tricks

Do more with Google and Android ...
Happy New Year! How about we start with 150+ Google and Android tips and tricks! Google has collected these all in one place so that you can browse and see what you didn't know. Astound your friends with these gems!

https://get.google.com/tips/

Apple set to slump in 2016?

Has Apple run out of products to launch? ...
Predictions are that Apple will have a year of consolidation in 2016 with few new products, if any, hitting the marketplace.

Apple sales set to slump in 2016 with no new products, analysts warn:

SpaceX Falcon 9's success

SpaceX successful launch and landing ...
Some interesting photos of the SpaceX launch and landing. See the full video at http://www.spacex.com/webcast/.

SpaceX releases close-up photos of Falcon 9's successful launch and landing | The Verge:

Google & Ford Self Drive Cars

Google setting up partnerships for self drive cars ...
Good idea to involve major car manufacturers like Ford to help with all the vehicle regulations from one country to the next.

Google And Ford Will Reportedly Team Up To Build Self-Driving Cars | TechCrunch:

Google, Facebook Top in Apps

Operating Systems and Apps in the US ...
Apple iOS enjoys nearly 43% market share in the US - very different to the rest of the world which is largely Android. Either way Microsoft hardly gets a look in!

Google, Facebook Have Most Popular Phone Apps – Nielsen | Re/code:

Microsoft's biggest problem

Microsoft needs some significant apps ...
This chart says it all as far as Microsoft is concerned!

Microsoft's biggest problem, in a single chart - Dec. 18, 2015:

Android Pay in Australia 2016

Australia - one of the first for Android Pay ...
Another way to make purchases which will eliminate cash and cards.

Google to bring Android Pay to Australia next year - Gadget Guy Australia:

A brief history of USB

Useful history of the humble USB connection ...
History of the USB connection from what it replaced to next generation USB-C.

A brief history of USB, what it replaced, and what has failed to replace it | Ars Technica:

Google Fires At Sonos

Chromecast Audio get Sonos type enhancements ...
This is great but I just wish Google would launch Chromecast Audio in Australia. Why such a delayed release to Australia and other countries?

Google Fires At Sonos, Adds Multi-Room Support To Chromecast Audio | TechCrunch: