Ford recalling 220,000 vehicles in the US, Canada and Mexico

Ford has recalled 220,000 vehicles for a defect that can result in doors possibly flying in the event of a crash. Ford recalled 194,889 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, 9,948 in Canada and 108 in Mexico. Included models are 205,000 2010-13 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans due to an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles. 

Ford is also recalling 16,100 units of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect vans. This time a potential issue with safety belt fasteners that may not have been tightened properly. No accidents have been revealed as a result of these possible defects.

Microsoft releases new Outlook for Mac for Office 365 members, new Office for Mac coming in 2015

A nice surprise today from Redmond to Mac users subscribing to Office 365. A new version of Outlook for the Mac is here and has the following features.

• Better performance and reliability as a result of a new threading model and database improvements.

• A new modern user interface with improved scrolling and agility when switching between Ribbon tabs.

• Online archive support for searching Exchange (online or on-premises) archived mail.

• Master Category List support and enhancements delivering access to category lists (name and color) and sync between Mac, Windows and OWA clients.

• Office 365 push email support for real-time email delivery.

• Faster first-run and email download experience with improved Exchange Web Services syncing.

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Review: Motorola Moto G (2014)

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

Simply put, the Motorola Moto G (2014) is an ideal choice for those looking for a smart, contract-free Android smartphone that improves on last year’s popular model and brings a list of user-requested features. It has evolved as onone of the most accomplished smartphones available today. 

Motorola’s Moto G is one of the most important smartphones in the market. While not a flagship device by definition, it is one of the best combinations of features, functionality and price. 

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The Apple Beat: Great Expectations

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As we near Apple’s September 9 announcement it becomes clearer that 2014 will be defined by events prior to and after Apple’s big reveal.

Each iPhone launch event is soaked in hype and a tremendous amount of interest, even from non-tech circles but this year is different. The upcoming event at Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino (where the iconic Macintosh and the iMac were first revealed) will be the setting for what many are expecting to be Apple’s largest launch event in the Tim Cook era.

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