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The Editor's Daily Picks June 12, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Jason Hiner | Global Editor in Chief, TechRepublic | @jasonhiner I write about the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing business with technology. This newsletter is my picks for the top tech stories of the day. Crowdsourcing answers: Social search as a threat to the Google algorithm Enquire is the latest Q&A app that appeals to human curiosity. We look at what apps like this mean for the future of social searching, Google searching, and the sharing economy. Elon Musk to world: All our patents belong to you The billionaire co-founder and CEO of Tesla Motors announced the company will now open-source its electric vehicle patents. Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: How to Simplify Deployment of Google Apps and Office 365 You are likely using a combination of Google Apps and Office 365. Join us for this live webcast and learn how simple it is to manage both using Centrify's cloud service with your existing AD infrastructure or Centrify's cloud directory. More from TechRepublic Startup Piinpoint shows companies where to expand to maximize sales Vessyl smartcup counts the calories in everything you drink Marvel explains how it tight-ropes multiple generations and multiple networks on social media Refrigergeddon has to happen: Intel Protect your assets with these GPS tracking techniques India's high demand for big data workers contrasts with scarcity of skilled talent 10 ways to supercharge your applications Microsoft once again expands the reach and functionality of OneNote Google leverages machine learning to keep its data centers energy efficient More from ZDNet Majority expects privacy to erode in years ahead Google steps up Facebook duel for SMBs Google launches yet another tool to get SMBs online CDW enhances Microsoft Office 365 migration services with SkyKick Malware uses Windows security feature to block security software Intuit launches QuickBooks app for Mac Verizon data centers go neutral to play in the cloud Huawei to add 5,500 workers, double R&D team in Europe Twitter's COO leaves company amid poor user growth Featured multimedia Photos: A world with 'Solar Roadways' smart roads TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Google in the Enterprise Startups Tech Decision Maker Today's recommended downloads Download a Trial of AppAssure 5 (Dell Software) Top 5 Reasons to Choose SolarWinds Log and Event Manager (LEM) (SolarWinds) Free Trial! Comprehensive Virtualization Management (SolarWinds) On-demand Webcast: How to Simplify Deployment of Google Apps and Office 365 (Centrify) FREE Trial! Download Dameware Secure Remote Support Now! (SolarWinds) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Wearables: Fit for business? The explosion of interest in wearable computing is one of tech's fastest rising trends. While big moves from Google, Apple, and Samsung will likely attract a lot of attention, we're going to examine the broader potential that wearables hold for driving innovation in business. Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2014 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.