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LG Optimus Vu, with 5-inch screen, will rival Samsung Galaxy Note
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Samsung's Galaxy Note has a challenger in the so-called smartphone/tablet hybrid category of devices — which many are starting to call phablets — in the new LG Optimus Vu. LG, the second largest South Korean electronics maker … Hands on: Samsung's Galaxy Note engages, perplexes Battle of the Big Android Phones: LG Announces 5-inch Optimus Vu LG's Optimus Vu has 5-inch 4:3 display |
February 20, 2012
LG Optimus Vu, with 5-inch screen, will rival Samsung Galaxy Note – Los Angeles Times
Samsung to spin off LCD business, focus on LED displays – Los Angeles Times
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Samsung to spin off LCD business, focus on LED displays
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Samsung Electronics is spinning off its LCD display manufacturing business and merging with its smaller LED display unit in a move that is a testament to where the future of TVs and mobile screens is headed. Samsung decides to spin off LCD business Samsung Electronics board approves LCD unit spin-off Samsung to Spin Off LCD Business to Focus on Technology for Thinner TVs |
February 18, 2012
Aereo likely to face fight over its plans to distribute broadcast TV – Los Angeles Times
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Aereo likely to face fight over its plans to distribute broadcast TV
Los Angeles Times It's hard to tell who has more to potentially worry about from Aereo — a new service that enables consumers to get broadcast TV without a cable — the broadcasters or the cable industry. Aereo is a distribution service launching later this spring that … Startup sends live local TV streams to the iPhone, but legal ground is shaky Aereo brings over-the-air TV to the cloud Aereo cuts cable cord with streaming antenna clusters |
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Apple iPad plant conditions better than the norm: agency
Reuters By Terril Yue Jones | BEIJING (Reuters) – Working conditions at Chinese manufacturing plants where Apple Inc's iPads and iPhones are made are far better than those at garment factories or other facilities elsewhere in the country, according to the head … Foxconn Auditor Finds 'Tons of Issues' IPhone, IPad Assembler In Taiwan Raises Wages Early Praise in Inspection at Foxconn Brings Doubt |
Google sneaked tracking files onto iPhones, privacy researcher says – Los Angeles Times
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Google sneaked tracking files onto iPhones, privacy researcher says
Los Angeles Times A researcher at Stanford says Google made an end run around a privacy feature in Apple's Safari browser, adding outside advertisers' cookies. Google says it did not intentionally do so. By David Sarno, Los Angeles Times Google Inc. is under fire once … Google slammed for latest privacy breach Google facing Congressional backlash over tracking of Safari users Google Caught Tracking Safari Users: What You Need to Know |
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ITC dismisses HTC complaint against Apple
Apple Insider By Mikey Campbell The US International Trade Commission on Friday dismissed the first of a set of complaints HTC leveled against Apple, finding that the Cupertino, Calif., company did not violate a power management patent owned by the Taiwanese handset … HTC Loses Patent Case Against Apple at Trade Agency ITC Rules in Apple's Favor in HTC Dispute Apple did not infringe HTC technology: ITC |
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Nevada Pushes Pedal On Self-Driving Car
KTSM News Channel 9 By Bianca Delilah Cervantes – Web/Social Media Producer CARSON CITY, NV. – Google's made it's way into cell phones, televisions, personal emails, and even social networks. But as of Friday morning, it slipped into the keyhole of automobiles. Nevada Approves Rules for Self-Driving Cars Nevada Approves Regulations for Self-Driving Cars No, Nevada's Robot Car Rules Won't Let You Drink And Drive |
February 15, 2012
FCC plans to nix wireless network that may jam GPS – Los Angeles Times
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FCC plans to nix wireless network that may jam GPS
Los Angeles Times AP Federal officials plan to kill a proposal to build a new national high-speed wireless network after concluding it would in some cases jam personal-navigation and other GPS devices. The Federal Communications Commission sought comments Wednesday on … LightSquared to Be Blocked by US on Interference Report Sprint May Have to Return $ 65 Million to LightSquared Summary Box: FCC plans to kill wireless broadband network that threatens GPS … |
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Lawmakers ask Apple to explain iPhone app privacy policies
CNET by Elinor Mills February 15, 2012 10:53 AM PST Follow @elinormills One week after the photo sharing service Path began taking heat for downloading user address books without user permission a US House subcommittee said it wants to know why Apple … Congress demands answers from Apple on address book privacy Apple Will Require Permission for Apps to Access Address Book Apple faces US inquiry over iPhone address book privacy |
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Cisco to Appeal Microsoft-Skype Deal in European Court
PCWorld By Stephen Lawson, IDG News Cisco will appeal the European Commission's approval of Microsoft's US$ 8.5 billion Skype acquisition, saying the agency should demand that the companies support standards for interoperability with other collaboration … Cisco Appeals Europe's Approval of Microsoft-Skype Deal Cisco challenges Microsoft's takeover of Skype in EU court, fears video … Cisco Asks EU Court to Overturn Microsoft-Skype Approval |
Valentine’s Day 2012 Google Doodle is a Tony Bennett love note – Los Angeles Times
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Valentine's Day 2012 Google Doodle is a Tony Bennett love note
Los Angeles Times Valentine's Day 2012 is celebrated with a video-animation Google Doodle that also showcases the tender crooning of Tony Bennett at age 25, sweetly hitting the high notes of “Cold, Cold Heart.” The song was written by country boy Hank Williams, … Google's Valentine's doodle might make you cry Valentine's Day Google Doodle Depicts All Forms of Love [VIDEO] Animated Google Doodle Brings Valentine's Day Puppy Love to Life |
Yahoo’s talks to sell Asian assets stall – Los Angeles Times
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Yahoo's talks to sell Asian assets stall
Los Angeles Times Yahoo Inc.'s discussions to sell its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and its Japanese operations have reached an impasse, according to a person briefed on the matter. Representatives of Alibaba and Softbank Corp., co-owner of Yahoo Japan Corp., … Yahoo-Alibaba talks at an impasse: sources AP: Yahoo's Talks to Sell Asian Assets Unravel Yahoo-Alibaba Talks on Asia Asset Swap Said to Have Stalled |
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Apps for iPad 3: What Apple should demo
CNN International By Christina Bonnington, Wired The apps on the iPad 2 are expected to undergo several upgrades with the next iPad. (Wired) — All indicators suggest Apple will unveil the iPad 3 during the first week of March. That's less than a month away, … 'iPad 3' rumors heat up as March launch date approaches Chinese company could disrupt global sales of iPad iPad 3 to debut March 7, feature LTE support, reports claim |
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Apple CEO: cash discussions intensifying
Reuters * Cash question being discussed more – Cook * Smartphone, tablet opportunity immense * Shares at record high By Poornima Gupta and Noel Randewich SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Apple Inc is in very active discussions at the board level about what to … Apple's Tim Cook talks shop with Goldman Sachs Apple CEO defends fixes to supplier's working conditions This is Tim: Apple CEO talks at investment conference |
February 14, 2012
Apple testing 8-inch iPad; iPad 3 will be 4G, reports say – Los Angeles Times
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Apple testing 8-inch iPad; iPad 3 will be 4G, reports say
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Rumors about Apple's next iPad — or iPads — are showing no signs of slowing, and once again speculation is circulating that the Cupertino, Calif. tech giant is working on a smaller form factor. On Tuesday, the Wall Street … The iPad 3 Will Have 4G [REPORT] iPad Mini Under Development Leaked iPad 3 Parts Put Together, Including Rear Shell, Dock Connector and Display |
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Apple may face iPad export ban in China trademark row
Reuters By Artemisia Ng and Melanie Lee | HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A Chinese tech firm that claims it still owns the iPad trademark will seek a ban on exports of Apple Inc's computer tablets from China, which could deal a blow to the US technology … iPad facing threatened import, export ban in China Apple threatened with China iPad ban Trademark claims threaten iPad sales in China |
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Google gets US, EU nod to buy Motorola
Reuters By Diane Bartz and Foo Yun Chee | WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – US and European regulators approved Google Inc's $ 12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc and said they would keep a sharp eye on the web search giant to ensure patents … Google's Motorola Mobility Deal Gets Green Light from US and Europe Motorola: Google's ammo in its patent skirmishes Google, Motorola Union Gets US, EC Blessings |
Apple testing 8-inch iPad; iPad 3 will be 4G, reports say – Los Angeles Times
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Apple testing 8-inch iPad; iPad 3 will be 4G, reports say
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Rumors about Apple's next iPad — or iPads — are showing no signs of slowing, and once again speculation is circulating that the Cupertino, Calif. tech giant is working on a smaller form factor. On Tuesday, the Wall Street … The iPad 3 Will Have 4G [REPORT] iPad Mini Under Development Leaked iPad 3 Parts Put Together, Including Rear Shell, Dock Connector and Display |
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Apple may face iPad export ban in China trademark row
Reuters By Artemisia Ng and Melanie Lee | HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A Chinese tech firm that claims it still owns the iPad trademark will seek a ban on exports of Apple Inc's computer tablets from China, which could deal a blow to the US technology … iPad facing threatened import, export ban in China Apple threatened with China iPad ban Trademark claims threaten iPad sales in China |
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Google gets US, EU nod to buy Motorola
Reuters By Diane Bartz and Foo Yun Chee | WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – US and European regulators approved Google Inc's $ 12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc and said they would keep a sharp eye on the web search giant to ensure patents … Google's Motorola Mobility Deal Gets Green Light from US and Europe Motorola: Google's ammo in its patent skirmishes Google, Motorola Union Gets US, EC Blessings |
Apple iPad 3 is rumored for March 7 launch – Los Angeles Times
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Apple iPad 3 is rumored for March 7 launch
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles And the launch date of the Apple iPad 3 will be? For the record, Apple hasn't said yet, but the latest rumor is that the iPad 3 (or whatever it will be called) will be unveiled March 7. On Monday, the website iMore reported … iPad 3 launch event rumored to be on March 7 iPad 3: 9 Things We Really Want Rumors Indicate Thicker iPad 3 With Better Camera |
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Verizon spoofed in SNL LTE skit, Twitterverse reacts
SlashGear If you were to compare the marketing campaigns of each carrier, you'd have T-Mobile stressing its cost-effective plans and affordable smartphones, you'd have Sprint boasting about its exclusive offering of unlimited data, and you'd have AT&T still … Verizon, AT&T To Sell 4G iPad Verizon Wireless Launches “A Day in the Life of a History Maker” Program to … 'SNL' laughs at Verizon confusing 'old people' |
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MySpace Somehow Gained One Million Users Since December
Tom’s Guide Many of us have a MySpace account, but typically don't use it because we're either floating with the majority of the Internet on Facebook, slinging 140 characters on Twitter, or using some other social means to chat about the weather or the dog's … Myspace announces more than 1M new users Myspace Gains Over 1 Million Registrations With New Music Player Is MySpace making a comeback? |
YouTube: Father shoots daughter’s laptop — and he’d do it again – Los Angeles Times
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YouTube: Father shoots daughter's laptop — and he'd do it again
Los Angeles Times Facebook made Tommy Jordan the Dad Who Knew Too Much. Now you could say something similar for the rest of us. Five days ago, Jordan posted an epic — as many young YouTube followers might describe it — video rant of eight minutes and 23 seconds that … Dad Shoots Daughter's Laptop; YouTube Yawns Laptop-shooting father fights off fame and police Video of gun-toting dad blasting away at daughter's laptop goes viral |
February 13, 2012
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MySpace lives? Site signs up 1 million new users in a month – Los Angeles Times
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MySpace lives? Site signs up 1 million new users in a month
Los Angeles Times By Deborah Netburn It's still too soon to tell, but Tim and Chris Vanderhook, the two young investors who bought the faded social networking site from News Corp. in June 2011 now have some semi-solid reason to hope. On Monday morning, MySpace announced … Myspace a “Thing” Again, Announces Myspace First Facebook Killed MySpace. Now It's Saving It. MySpace comeback? Site gains a million new users in a month |
Grammys 2012: Music industry deals with ‘a death in the family’ – Los Angeles Times
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Grammys 2012: Music industry deals with 'a death in the family'
Los Angeles Times At Clive Davis' party the night before and at the awards ceremony, Whitney Houston's life and music are celebrated and sorely missed. Jennifer Hudson performs a Whitney Houston tribute during the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los … Music industry deals with 'a death in our family' Grieving Brown Bows Out Of Gig |
February 10, 2012
Apple iPad 3 Mini? A 7-inch iPad is coming, analyst says – Los Angeles Times
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Apple iPad 3 Mini? A 7-inch iPad is coming, analyst says
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles On Thursday, Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research, told Computerworld that he expects Apple to release an iPad in a 7-inch screen size later this year, after a speculated March introduction of an iPad 3 … Report says Apple to unveil new iPad in March at event in San Francisco Apple said to be in 'crunch mode' to ready 'iPad 3' apps for on-stage demos, ads Apple unveiling iPad 3 in early March? |
February 9, 2012
Apple’s iPad 3 may launch first week of March, report says – Los Angeles Times
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Apple's iPad 3 may launch first week of March, report says
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles And the latest iPad 3 rumor is — drumroll please — that Apple's new iPad will make its debut in the first week of March. The tech news site AllThingsD reported Wednesday that unnamed sources have said that Apple has selected … iPad 3 With New 'Retina Display' to Be Announced in March, Say Reports Apple iPad 3 announcement 'in early March' Report: iPad 3 announcement expected in March |
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FBI File on Steve Jobs Notes Use of LSD, Dishonesty
Wired News By Kim Zetter Notes from an FBI special agent investigating a bomb threat extortion attempt against Steve Jobs in 1985. The government released Steve Jobs's FBI file Thursday, including details of a background check done for a presidential appointment … FBI's Steve Jobs file: He will 'distort reality … to achieve his goals' FBI releases file on Apple's Steve Jobs What The FBI Had On Steve Jobs |
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'Ethical iPhone' protests hit Apple stores
CNN By Laurie Segall @CNNMoneyTech February 9, 2012: 12:21 PM ET Apple's Grand Central Terminal store in New York was one of a half-dozen outlets visited by protesters seeking reforms in how Apple's overseas suppliers, like Foxconn, treat their factory … Hackers target iPhone manufacturer to protest harsh working conditions Apple protesters make me really mad 1 of 7 from Ethical-iPhone 5 activists deliver their plea to Apple (photos) |
Path apologizes for saving iPhone contacts, wipes data, updates app – Los Angeles Times
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Path apologizes for saving iPhone contacts, wipes data, updates app
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles In a little over a day, the social networking app Path has gone from facing a wave of criticism to riding a swell of praise over how it handles its users' private data — more specifically, address books uploaded from Apple … Path-ological: In 2010, founder Dave Morin said Path never stored user data Path and the disclosure dilemma Path apologizes, offers opt-out for address book uploading |
Sprint dips to loss under weight of costly iPhone – Los Angeles Times
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Sprint dips to loss under weight of costly iPhone
Los Angeles Times By David Sarno One of the unanswered questions for US wireless carriers is whether the iPhone is a blessing or a curse. Sprint Nextel Corp. was the latest major service provider to struggle under the weight of providing the iPhone, which it began … Sprint Posts Sales Loss, But iPhone Lifts Revenue Sprint's iPhone sales can't stem losses Key facts from selected telecom-industry reports disclosing subscribers … |
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Microsoft, Apple, Google and their patent stances
The Seattle Times Amid what appears to be interminable rounds of patent feuding, Microsoft, Apple and Google each produced statements or letters on where they stand regarding patents. Microsoft issued a statement today saying it "will always adhere to the promises it … Justice Department Poised to Clear Google-Motorola Deal Justice Dept. 'set to clear' Google, Motorola merger Google-Motorola Deal About To Get The OK (GOOG) |
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Wireless carriers rally to preserve FCC power
CNET by Roger Cheng February 8, 2012 4:24 PM PST Follow @RogerWCheng The wireless carriers may not agree on much, but enough of them rallied to support the Federal Communications Commission's power to hold spectrum auctions the way it sees fit. Wireless CEOs want FCC auction authority preserved AT&T and Verizon lobby for less FCC spectrum control, Sprint and other … Wireless crunch faces political 'solutions' |
February 8, 2012
Nokia to cut 4000 jobs, move manufacturing to Asia – Los Angeles Times
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Nokia to cut 4000 jobs, move manufacturing to Asia
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Nokia is cutting 4000 jobs and will end its manufacturing in Hungary, Mexico and its home nation of Finland as it moves its phone making to Asia, the company announced Wednesday. The Salo, Finland, factory, which is Nokia's … Nokia To Cut 4000 Manufacturing Jobs Nokia will end cellphone assembly in Europe Nokia to Cut 4000 Jobs in Europe |
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Kia Track'ster concept ditches dreary for MINI Cooper rival
SlashGear Kia knows it has a lot to do to shed its sensible image and convince would-be buyers it's sexy, inspiring and aspirational, and the Kia Track'ster concept is the first step down that road. Revealed at the Chicago Auto Show today, the Optima Limited … Kia unveils Optima Limited, Track'ster concept Kia shows off Track'ster concept Kia Track'ster Concept: 2012 Chicago Auto Show |
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Google to pledge not to favor Motorola over rivals
msnbc.com Google Inc's logo is seen at an office in Seoul in this May 3, 2011 file photograph. BRUSSELS — Google will pledge to license on fair and reasonable terms the patents it acquires through buying Motorola Mobility, said a person familiar with the matter, … Immersion Files US Patent Complaint Against Motorola Mobility Apple seeks change to 'essential' patent licence rules Revealed: Apple's plea for fairness in mobile patent war |
Hacker posts Symantec source code after ransom demand fails – Los Angeles Times
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Hacker posts Symantec source code after ransom demand fails
Los Angeles Times By David Sarno A hacker has released stolen source code from Symantec Corp., one of the largest computer security firms, after a phony set of ransom negotiations failed, according to the company. The source code is part of a Symantec product called … Hacker releases Symantec source code As Hackers Leak Symantec's Source Code, Firm Says Cops Set Up Extortion Sting Hackers wanted $ 50000 to keep Symantec source code private |
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Apple asks ETSI standards body to set rules for standards essential patents
Apple Insider By Daniel Eran Dilger Apple addressed the European Telecommunications Standards Institute in November, asking the organization to set clear polices governing how its member companies license their patents. According to a report by the Wall Street … Google to Commit to Offer Some Motorola Patents on FRAND Terms Apple seeking telecom rules for essential patents Google to promise fair licensing for Motorola patents |
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A look at results from selected companies in the video games business
Washington Post A look at results from selected companies in the video games business: Jan. 9: GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game retailer, reports nearly flat sales for a nine-week holiday period that ended on Dec. 31. Sales of game software rose but … Nintendo to Present at Game Developers Conference 2012 Get a 3DS For Just $ 150 (at GameStop) How the video games industry is faring |
Santorum deals Romney a setback by winning Missouri – Los Angeles Times
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Santorum deals Romney a setback by winning Missouri
Los Angeles Times By Paul West Rick Santorum dealt Mitt Romney a setback Tuesday night, winning the presidential primary in Missouri as Republicans in three states voted on a day that could produce a shift in the momentum of the 2012 race. Minnesota deals Mitt Romney his biggest blow Rick Santorum scores another victory in Minnesota caucuses |
February 7, 2012
Super Bowl XLVI sets new tweet-per-second record – Los Angeles Times
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Super Bowl XLVI sets new tweet-per-second record
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles If you haven't heard, Sunday's Super Bowl was a major hit — 12233 tweets per second, in fact. The big game, officialy known as Super Bowl XLVI, was a record setter for the popular social network Twitter and, as noted over on … Twitter's Ad Scrimmage Lets You Relive Super Bowl Commercials Twitter sees record activity during 2012 Super Bowl Twitter allows fans to relive Super Bowl ads |
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Samsung March 22 event smells of Galaxy S III reveal
SlashGear We already know that Samsung won't be showing off its newest Galaxy S-numbered phone at the hyped Mobile World Congress (MWC) later this month. The MWC, which takes place in Spain, will play host to a number of other Samsung announcements, … Samsung reduces its LTE chip cost by half Google limits Android support for CDMA phones Galaxy Nexus Gets Fixed; Update Makes Ice Cream Sandwich a Little Sweeter |
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Google's Solve for X Website Goes Online
Tom’s Guide Google is expected to unveil a new website that is apparently designed as a communication channel for "moonshot thinking" and solutions that "could help billions of people". A YouTube video for the "Solve for X" website describes a thinktank approach … Google Unveils 'Secret Lab' For Radical Ideas Google unveils “Solve for X,” a secret project to solve the world's biggest … Google wants to make sci-fi a reality with “Solve for X,” a conference for … |
Super Bowl XLVI sets new tweet-per-second record – Los Angeles Times
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Super Bowl XLVI sets new tweet-per-second record
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles How major? Super Bowl XLVI was the most-watched program in TV history, as noted over on the Times' Show Tracker blog. Unsurprisingly, the NFL championship game was also big on Twitter. Millions of tweets were sent pertaining to … Twitter sees record activity during 2012 Super Bowl Super Bowl XLVI by the (Twitter) numbers Super Bowl Breaks Entertainment, Sports Twitter Records |
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Prepare Your Business for Facebook Mobile Ads
PCWorld By Angela West, PCWorld Facebook's IPO has revealed one of its greatest weaknessess: the need to monetize its increasingly mobile user base through advertising. Speculation has been rife about how Facebook plans to solve this problem, which future … Facebook Is Bringing Ads to Mobile Apps Report: Facebook to start mobile ads by March Facebook's Mobility Challenge |
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Google limits Android support for CDMA phones
Register Google is dropping full support for CDMA handsets running Android, leaving millions of customers wondering if their phones and tablets will be able to cope. Last Friday, Google posted a message on Google Groups to say that in the future, the Chocolate … Galaxy Note Super Bowl Ad Inspires Twitter Backlash How Samsung Screwed Up Its Super Bowl Ad Samsung Galaxy Note: Is it a Phone or a Tablet? |
February 6, 2012
Smartphone shipments rose 61% worldwide in 2011, report says – Los Angeles Times
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Smartphone shipments rose 61% worldwide in 2011, report says
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Global smartphone shipments grew massively last year as mobile handsets increased in capability and were made available at lower prices, according to International Data Corp.'s latest Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker quarterly … Apple pips Samsung to smartphone crown in fourth quarter, says IDC Global Smartphone Shipments Jump 55%, Led by Apple's IPhone NPD: Apple's iPhone 4S, 4 & 3GS were top 3 US smartphones over holidays |
Microsoft Stores taking $25 deposit on Nokia Lumia 900 – Los Angeles Times
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Microsoft Stores taking $ 25 deposit on Nokia Lumia 900
Los Angeles Times AT&T, Microsoft and Nokia haven't said when the Lumia 900 will hit stores or how much it will cost, but if the flagship Windows Phone is a device you just have to have, you can now pre-order it. Microsoft's retail stores are currently taking a $ 25 … Vimeo arrives for Windows Phone Microsoft Windows 8 Unification Plan: Grand, But Risky Windows Phone 8: Great, But Still Too Late? |
February 5, 2012
Supercross champ Ryan Villopoto wins again at Angel Stadium – Los Angeles Times
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Supercross champ Ryan Villopoto wins again at Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Times Reigning supercross champion Ryan Villopoto repeated his season-opening win at Angel Stadium with a second victory there Saturday night. The Kawasaki rider took the lead on the opening lap of the 20-lap main event and finished nearly five seconds ahead … Villopoto gets another victory in Anaheim SX: Villopoto Back On Top Villopoto wins 2nd Supercross race of year |
February 4, 2012
Anonymous hacks FBI conference call on cyber pirates – Los Angeles Times
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Anonymous hacks FBI conference call on cyber pirates
Los Angeles Times The group posts a 16-minute recording of a call in which US and foreign law enforcement officials discussed two alleged teenage members. US officials call it a low-level cyber crime. A look at the Twitter page of Anonymous. Hackers listen as FBI talks to Scotland Yard Hackers eavesdrop on FBI, Scotland Yard phone call Anonymous gain access to FBI and Scotland Yard hacking call |
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Chief of Micron Technology Dies in Plane Crash
New York Times Micron Technology's chairman and chief executive, Steve Appleton, died in a plane crash on Friday, a major loss for a company that is already struggling with sluggish computer sales and declining prices. Mr. Appleton, 51, who had been in the industry … Steve Appleton Died Like He Lived — Full of Adrenaline Micron CEO dies in plane crash, industry stunned Micron Chief Dies in Crash |
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Apple's Australian suit vs. Samsung grows to 278 patent claims
Los Angeles Times By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Apple's lawsuit against Samsung in Australia expanded Friday from three claims of patent infringement claims to 278, according to reports. The suit also grew from Apple singling out just one device — Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 … Explained: Apple's not-so-secret favorite patent argument Samsung, CSR, NFL, Elsevier, Motorola: Intellectual Property Samsung Says EU Probe Will Find It Compliant |
Anonymous hacks FBI conference call on cyber pirates – Los Angeles Times
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Anonymous hacks FBI conference call on cyber pirates
Los Angeles Times The group posts a 16-minute recording of a call in which US and foreign law enforcement officials discussed two alleged teenage members. US officials call it a low-level cyber crime. By Richard A. Serrano, Los Angeles Times The computer hacking group … How did Anonymous hackers eavesdrop on FBI and Scotland Yard? Law enforcement websites under attack by hackers Hackers release private FBI call about hackers |
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Most Facebook users get more from it than they put in, study says
Los Angeles Times The Pew Research Internet Project released a report about Facebook on Friday, providing insights into the company that you won't find in its IPO filing. Rather than focusing on the company's financials, the report "Why Most Facebook Users Get More Than … On Facebook, 'Friends of Friends' Could Mean 'Hundreds of Thousands' Average Facebook Users Get More Than They Give Pew study: Facebook users don't follow golden rule |
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Lawmakers press Google on new privacy policy
Fox News Pressure is building on Google. On Friday, the European Union asked Google to the delay the rollout of its new privacy policy, scheduled for March 1, until the EU can work out whether it is in line with Europe's data protection laws. Developments Related to Google Privacy Initiative Google Rejects EU Request On Privacy Policy Consolidation EU officials want Google to suspend privacy policy change |
February 3, 2012
Investors aren’t all sold on Facebook IPO – Los Angeles Times
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Investors aren't all sold on Facebook IPO
Los Angeles Times Facebook's absence from China, lack of mobile ads and dependence on game revenue raise long-term questions for investors. Nasdaq is one of the markets competing for the Facebook stock listing. (Scott Eells, Bloomberg / February 3, 2012) By David Sarno … Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg's Bizarre Ode to Hackers 'Like' Facebook Stock? Experts Weigh in on IPO The Man Behind Facebook's Marketing |
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Artist's $ 200m Facebook paint job
Sydney Morning Herald Facebook officially filed paperwork with regulators on Wednesday for a $ 5 billion initial public offering, in what will be the biggest IPO ever to come out of Silicon Valley. A graffiti artist who decorated the walls of Facebook's headquarters seven … Mark Zuckerberg, David Choe collaborate on graffiti art for Facebook offices Facebook graffiti artist stands to earn $ 200m from IPO In Facebook IPO, color this graffiti artist richly rewarded |
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Sony expects much wider annual loss
Los Angeles Times Sony projects an annual loss of $ 2.86 billion, hurt by a weak economy, natural disasters and a strong yen. It posts a $ 2-billion loss in its fiscal third quarter. An electronics store in Tokyo last month. The projected annual loss of $ 2.86 billion was … Sony Rises on Optimism Hirai Will Rebuild Company: Tokyo Mover Sony Surges Amid Optimism New CEO Hirai Will Revive Company: Tokyo Mover Sony sees $ 2.9 billion loss, new CEO warns of pain |
Facebook investors will be making a bet on Mark Zuckerberg – Los Angeles Times
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Facebook investors will be making a bet on Mark Zuckerberg
Los Angeles Times The social network's founder controls 57% of the voting stock, giving him nearly absolute sway over one of the world's most powerful technology companies. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's founder and CEO, smiles before speaking at a news conference at … Facebook outlines investor perils in IPO Facebook's $ 100 Billion Question After IPO, Facebook will face pressure to crank up revenue; $ 4.39 per user won … |
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The Man Behind Facebook's Marketing
Wall Street Journal By SHAYNDI RAICE Facebook Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg grabs headlines for managing the social network's business. But the task of proving that marketing on Facebook is different from everywhere else on the Internet falls to one of her … 10 Standout Quotes in Zuckerberg's Facebook IPO Letter Zuckerberg: Facebook rakes in cash… to make world a better place Zuckerberg has iron grip on Facebook |
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AOL's Huffington Post to enter streaming video territory
SlashGear The Huffington Post, which has blossomed into one of the biggest online news networks in the world, is planning to enter a space it hasn't really delved into before – live streaming video. The site will essentially become a competitor not only to … Huffington Post to launch streaming network Huffington Post to Launch Live Online Streaming Network AOL's Huffington Post to launch live streaming network this summer |