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Google to lawmakers: Yep, Gmail data is still open to app developers

Google says third-party developers can access users' Gmail, but it manually vets them first and uses machine learning to monitor apps.
Amazon's slew of new Echo, Alexa devices obscures new developer tools, features

Developers will have a bevy of Amazon Alexa smart home, smart screen and personalization tools to use.
New Echo devices and more: Everything Amazon announced

Wall clock? Microwave? Amazon expands its line of Alexa-enabled devices while refreshing its smart speaker lineup.

Google releases final developer preview of Flutter

Flutter aims to help developers build native app interfaces for both iOS and Android.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: Could build 17763 be the final release?

Microsoft tidies up Windows 10 version 1809 ahead of its expected October release.
For Ford's developer ecosystem, the rubber is about to hit the road

After spending five years building an automotive developer ecosystem, Ford is about to see its open source SmartDeviceLink platform put to the test.

Linus Torvalds is doing a good and brave thing

Linus Torvalds, Linux's creator, has decided he needs to change his ways and how the Linux community works together. Now, if only other technology leaders would follow his lead. ...
Linux on Windows 10: Running Ubuntu VMs just got a lot easier, says Microsoft

Ubuntu VMs can now be launched from Hyper-V Quick Create and use RDP for enhanced session mode.
Windows 10 1809: Microsoft reveals features it's dropping in October 2018 Update

Microsoft sets out its list of features that are being removed or deprecated in the next Windows 10 release.

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