Google testing what could be 'dramatic' Gmail redesign

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Google testing what could be 'dramatic' Gmail redesign

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Google testing what could be 'dramatic' Gmail redesign

Google appears to be testing a dramatic Gmail redesign that could surprise users.

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1. Reported NSA backdoors might open up networks to more threats

2. Netflix is already speeding along Comcast's internet 'fast lane'

3. Microsoft shares 2 cybersecurity papers to protect infrastructure and supply chain

4. Facebook considers sales office in China to address local advertisers

5. Motorola wants to end the feature-phone era with the Moto E

6. Bitcoin payments startup BitPay looks to expand after raising $30 million

7. Tech worker asks judge to reject settlement in Silicon Valley hiring case

8. Research gives reason to double-check Heartbleed fix

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Netflix is already speeding along Comcast's internet 'fast lane'

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Microsoft shares 2 cybersecurity papers to protect infrastructure and supply chain

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Facebook considers sales office in China to address local advertisers

Facebook may still be among the foreign websites blocked by Chinese authorities, but the U.S. social network is considering opening a sales office in China to help drive advertising on its service. READ MORE

Motorola wants to end the feature-phone era with the Moto E

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Tech worker asks judge to reject settlement in Silicon Valley hiring case

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Research gives reason to double-check Heartbleed fix

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