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May 8, 2012

Liquid-cooled LED bulbs ready for summer – CNET

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Infolink Architecture & Building
Liquid-cooled LED bulbs ready for summer
CNET
Switch Lighting lines up distributors for LED bulbs that use a novel design to create even light and an attractive stand in for incandescent bulbs. by Martin LaMonica May 7, 2012 9:00 PM PDT Follow @mlamonica Switch Lighting's design puts the LED light
Austin-based Nuventix has hand in GE's breakthrough new LED bulbAustin American-Statesman
GE's 27 Watt, A-19 Shaped LED Bulb To Replace 100 Watt Incandescents GloballyCrazyEngineers VoiCE
GE Lighting to debut new 27-watt LED bulbNew Statesman
Plain Dealer -ExtremeTech -Today’s Sunbeam – NJ.com
all 24 news articles »

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May 7, 2012

Multi-deal Monday: A 10-inch tablet for $239 and more – CNET

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Multi-deal Monday: A 10-inch tablet for $ 239 and more
CNET
Now that the touchy-feely stuff's out of the way, on to today's deals! Yes, that's "deals" plural. Sometimes I can't pick just one! 1. While supplies last, Secondipity has the used Acer Iconia A500-10S08u 10.1-inch Android tablet for $ 239.99 shipped.

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Adobe ships CS6 software; Creative Cloud imminent – CNET

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Adobe ships CS6 software; Creative Cloud imminent
CNET
The Creative Suite 6 versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and all their companion apps are now for sale. Adobe's subscription for them arrives Friday. by Stephen Shankland May 6, 2012 11:21 PM PDT Follow @stshank Adobe Systems
Adobe Creative Suite 6 now available, Creative Cloud floating into action May 11thEngadget
Adobe Creative Suite 6 goes on saleMacworld
Adobe CS6 on sale today, Creative Cloud coming May 11thThe Verge
Hollywood Reporter -MarketWatch (press release) -9 to 5 Mac
all 20 news articles »

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VentureBeat
Facebook Messenger now shows who's read your messages
VentureBeat
In an effort to eradicate some of the challenges associated with text-based communication, Facebook has today updated the iOS and Android versions of Messenger, the social network's cross-platform messaging-only app. Version 1.7 of Facebook Messenger
Facebook Adds Locations, Read Receipts to Messenger AppPC Magazine
Facebook Messenger Gets More TransparentPCWorld (blog)
Facebook updates Messenger app, shows when a friend has read your messageDigitaltrends.com
CNET UK -Mobile Burn -Android Police
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AT&T’s next business: Securing your home – CNET

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AT&T's next business: Securing your home
CNET
The company has formed a new group that offers security monitoring services and the ability to remotely control your house using your phone. by Roger Cheng May 6, 2012 9:01 PM PDT Follow @RogerWCheng A mockup of AT&T's home security and automation app.
AT&T sets up new group to sell home security and automation, challenging Washington Post
AT&T making big investment in home monitoringReuters
AT&T barges into home security and automation The Associated Press
Financial Times
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Telegraph.co.uk
Oracle, Pirate Bay, Levi Strauss, Gap: Intellectual Property
BusinessWeek
By Victoria Slind-Flor on May 07, 2012 Jurors deciding whether Google Inc. (GOOG) (GOOG) stole Oracle Inc.'s technology were deadlocked on May 4 on one of three questions about whether the search engine provider infringed copyrights to build Android
Oracle V. Google Jury Deadlocked?InformationWeek
US judge urges more deliberations in Android caseNDTV
Java creator James Gosling: 'Google totally slimed Sun'CNET
Reuters -PCWorld -Wired News
all 569 news articles »

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Adobe Creative Suite 6 goes on sale
Macworld
by Jackie Dove, Macworld.com Following a debut filled with fanfare and a rollout designed to stoke anticipation, Adobe has released its Creative Suite 6 (CS6) software for sale on its website and via authorized dealers worldwide.
Adobe Creative Suite 6 now available, Creative Cloud floating into action May 11thEngadget
Adobe Shipping Creative Suite 6Hollywood Reporter
Adobe Creative Suite 6 Now AvailableEON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
9 to 5 Mac
all 14 news articles »

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Camera megapixels: Why more isn’t always better (Smartphones Unlocked) – CNET

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CBC.ca
Camera megapixels: Why more isn't always better (Smartphones Unlocked)
CNET
It's time to forget megapixels as the measure of smartphone camera performance and pick a new yardstick. by Jessica Dolcourt May 6, 2012 7:00 PM PDT Follow @jdolcourt Earlier this week, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S III, the global, quad-core,
Samsung Galaxy S III: Everything You Need to KnowPCWorld
Samsung Galaxy S III: Pros And ConsInformationWeek
Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Specs ComparedPC Magazine
Mashable -BetaNews -BBC News
all 2,409 news articles »

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T3
Did Apple settle on Plan B for the third-generation iPad?
CNET
Apple may have had designs on a thinner tablet for what arrived as the new iPad. If only it could have gotten hold of the display technology that it really wanted. by Brooke Crothers May 6, 2012 2:37 PM PDT Follow @mbrookec As great as the
iPad Mini Draws Strong Consumer InterestPCWorld
Connected: Samsung Galaxy Tablet 8.9 reviewPittsburgh Post Gazette
52% of Consumers Interested in iPad MiniFellow GEEK
International Business Times -Himalayan Times -T3
all 12 news articles »

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How to manage the FileVault password hole in OS X 10.7.3
CNET
A bug in OS X 10.7.3 exposes legacy FileVault users, but there are some workarounds to prevent this from happening. by Topher Kessler May 6, 2012 1:16 PM PDT A security hole has recently been found in the latest version of OS X 10.7.3, through which a
Apple Legacy Filevault HoleCryptome.org
Apple logging passwords in plain textRegister
Apple engineering mistake exposes clear-text passwords for LionCSO Magazine

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May 6, 2012

AT&T’s HTC One X goes on sale today – CNET

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Wireless and Mobile News
AT&T's HTC One X goes on sale today
CNET
The Android-based smartphone hits the market with a $ 199 price tag, a bright 4.7-inch screen, 4G LTE data speeds, and a powerful camera. by Jonathan E. Skillings May 6, 2012 10:01 AM PDT Follow @jeskillings The HTC One X's 8MP camera settings are very
HTC One X now available from AT&T for $ 199.99Mobile Burn
HTC says “restrictions” prevent AT&T One X from joining in their bootloader androidandme.com
HTC One X Smartphone May Help Android Supporter Regain Its FootingeWeek
Phandroid.com -SlashGear -TechCrunch
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Globe and Mail
Facebook Posts Video for Potential Investors Ahead of Road Show
eWeek
The video extolling the virtues of the huge social network had been put up on YouTube but was yanked over the weekend after amassing several thousand hits. Facebook's marketers and financial executives headed out on the road over the weekend to place
Facebook intends to raise $ 10.6b – Today's Technology NewsSan Francisco Luxury News
Facebook Targets $ 96 Billion ValueWall Street Journal
Small Investors May Get to Own a Bit of FacebookNew York Times
BusinessWeek -CNET -Washington Post
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SlashGear
Apple iPhone gamers spend five times more than Android gamers
SlashGear
A new study has found that while mobile gaming has seen sharp increases across the board, there is no doubt who the winner is when it comes to how much customers are actually spending on their mobile game experiences. The average iPhone/iPad gamer is
Mobile Experts Disagree on Who Should Protect PrivacyPCWorld
Apps To Save Your Lost or Stolen iPhoneInformationWeek
Apps That Do Everything but Pack Your BagsNew York Times
PC Magazine -eWeek -VentureBeat
all 89 news articles »

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Tablet-like touch interface comes to everyday objects – CNET

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R & D Magazine
Tablet-like touch interface comes to everyday objects
CNET
Researchers at Disney and Carnegie Mellon develop Touche, an interface system where multiple gestures can be added to existing touch screens and other objects, including "smart doorknobs." by Martin LaMonica May 4, 2012 12:22 PM PDT Follow @mlamonica
'Touche' gives human touch to doorknobs, smartphonesNewstrack India
Amazing new touch technology could revolutionize smartphones, doorknobs, your sofaVentureBeat
Disney Research invents amazing new touch sensing techDVICE
CrazyEngineers VoiCE -TG Daily -TechCrunch
all 26 news articles »

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May 5, 2012

Third Point: Gunning for Yahoo’s board of directors – CNET (blog)

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CBC.ca
Third Point: Gunning for Yahoo's board of directors
CNET (blog)
While Yahoo's beleaguered CEO waits for someone to get his back, Third Point has a bigger target in its sights. by Charles Cooper May 5, 2012 11:13 AM PDT Follow @coopeydoop The activist shareholder gunning for Yahoo's board is about to ratchet up the
Hedge Fund Intensifies Attack on Yahoo Amid Storm Over Padded RésumésNew York Times
Will Yahoo CEO's misstep kill company momentum?Computerworld
Yahoo Investor Steps Up Pressure to Have CEO FiredBusinessWeek
Wall Street Journal -USA TODAY
all 1,260 news articles »

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NEWS.com.au
PC Makers Mum on Windows 8 Upgrades
PCWorld
By Agam Shah, IDG News Windows 8The first wave of laptops with Intel's latest third-generation Core processors started shipping this week with Windows 7, but PC makers are quiet about what it would take to upgrade the PCs to run Microsoft's upcoming
Microsoft angers users by cutting Media Center out of Windows 8CNET
Microsoft Dropping DVD Playback Support in Windows 8PC Magazine
Dolby to be Integrated into Windows 8 Tablets and PCseWeek
Reuters -msnbc.com -Register
all 293 news articles »

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Ditch the iPhone for an Ice Cream Sandwich phone? – CNET

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Eastern Morning Herald
Ditch the iPhone for an Ice Cream Sandwich phone?
CNET
In this Ask Maggie I help a reader figure out whether to leave Apple for one of the latest Google Android phones. by Marguerite Reardon May 5, 2012 4:00 AM PDT Follow @maggie_reardon Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones are rolling out and
Android 4.0 Installed On Just 4.9% Of DevicesInformationWeek
HTC One X With Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Sense 4.0: a Hands-On LookeWeek
5 Percent of Android Devices Now Running Ice Cream SandwichPC Magazine
BetaNews -Technology Bloom News -TG Daily
all 74 news articles »

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BBC Sport
Stoner on pole for Portugal MotoGP race
CNN
Australian motorcycle rider Casey Stoner is second in the MotoGP standings after two races this season. (CNN) — World champion Casey Stoner has given himself the perfect chance to return to the top of the MotoGP standings after qualifying in pole
Stoner on pole for Portugal MotoGPSydney Morning Herald
Casey Stoner on pole position for Portuguese MotoGPBBC Sport
Stoner grabs first pole of seasonReuters Africa
Yahoo! Eurosport UK -Hindustan Times -AFP
all 243 news articles »

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Facebook IPO: A bet on ‘King’ Zuck – CNET

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Facebook IPO: A bet on 'King' Zuck
CNET
Mark Zuckerberg will wield near total control over Facebook's future. Some fear that once the hype dies down, the situation could lead to problems no one will be able to do anything about. by Paul Sloan May 5, 2012 4:00 AM PDT Follow @paulsloan When
Facebook Targets $ 96 Billion ValueWall Street Journal
Small Investors May Get to Own a Bit of FacebookNew York Times
Facebook Gets First Buy RatingBusinessWeek
Washington Post -Reuters
all 2,111 news articles »

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Mobiletor.com
LG Optimus LTE2 Smartphone Offers 4.7-Inch Display, 2GB of RAM
eWeek
Following Samsung's super-hyped phone launch with a surprise launch of its own, LG is introducing the Optimus LTE2, the first smartphone to offer 2GB of RAM. LG Electronics stole a little spotlight from Korean-rival Samsung May 4, with the introduction
LG announces Optimus LTE2, coming to Korea mid-May with True HD IPS and 2GB RAMEngadget
Galaxy S III vs LG Optimus LTE 2SlashGear
LG tries to make you forget the Galaxy S III with its new Optimus LTE 2, which Digitaltrends.com
Mobile Burn -Mobile & Apps -The Verge
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FBI: We need wiretap-ready Web sites – now – CNET

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FBI: We need wiretap-ready Web sites – now
CNET
CNET learns the FBI is quietly pushing its plan to force surveillance backdoors on social networks, VoIP, and Web e-mail providers, and that the bureau is asking Internet companies not to oppose a law making those backdoors mandatory. by Declan
FBI Wants Backdoors in Facebook, Skype and Instant MessagingWired News
Facebook Backdoor Interception: FBI wants P2P and social media wiretap-friendlyRT
FBI renews push for ready-made Web wiretapsZDNet
TidBITS -CBS News -The Verge
all 17 news articles »

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Killing unlimited data plans has helped make US carriers billions – CNET

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msnbc.com
Killing unlimited data plans has helped make US carriers billions
CNET
AT&T and Verizon both took in more than $ 6 billion in the last quarter in mobile-data revenues, but AT&T's CEO is still losing sleep. by Eric Mack May 4, 2012 3:52 PM PDT Follow @ericcmack Verizon and AT&T are making money hand over fist coast to coast
AT&T CEO bemoans iPhone unlimited data, iMessageApple Insider
AT&T 'regrets' Unlimited DataSlashGear
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson: 'I wish we had moved quicker' to kill unlimited dataThe Verge
Reuters -Engadget -PhoneDog
all 165 news articles »

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May 4, 2012

With Samsung’s Galaxy S III the experience matters – CNET

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CBC.ca
With Samsung's Galaxy S III the experience matters
CNET
After all the rumors and built-up expectations have come to pass, we wonder if it was all worth it and how Samsung newest phone might change Android. by Scott Webster May 4, 2012 3:36 PM PDT Follow @swebster77 The Samsung Galaxy S III: You'll come for
Galaxy S III USA carriers leakedSlashGear
Samsung, reigning smart phone champ, preps Galaxy S IIIChristian Science Monitor
Samsung Galaxy S III Page Features US Carrier ListPC Magazine
PCWorld -InformationWeek -BetaNews
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New York Times
Yahoo investor demands Thompson resign by Monday
Washington Post
Dan Loeb of Third Point, Yahoo's largest outside investor, has writtten yet another letter to Yahoo's board of directors demanding, in part, that new chief executive Scott Thompson be dismissed by 12 noon EDT on Monday, May 7.
Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson caught padding his resumeCNN
Will Yahoo CEO's misstep kill company momentum?Computerworld
Yahoo CEO faces calls for ouster after inaccuracyUSA TODAY
CNET -Forbes
all 1,059 news articles »

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Telegraph.co.uk
Judge urges more deliberations in Android case
Reuters
By Dan Levine | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A judge urged jurors to resume deliberating Oracle Corp's copyright claims against Google over the Android mobile platform, after they indicated there was unanimous agreement on all but one of the questions
Google-Oracle jury deliberations to continue MondaySan Jose Mercury News
Jury Reaches Mystery Verdict In Google-Oracle Trial, Needs Weekend To ThinkWired News
Oracle asks judge to throw out Google's strongest evidence in Android trialVentureBeat
The Seattle Times -CNET -eWeek
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Oracle-Google: Prospect of a partial verdict or mistrial looms – CNET

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AFP
Oracle-Google: Prospect of a partial verdict or mistrial looms
CNET
The court is mulling its options if the jury in the Oracle-Google trial fails to reach a unanimous verdict on charges of copyright infringement. by Rachel King May 4, 2012 9:55 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO – "Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
Oracle v. Google jury continues deliberationsInquirer
Google Loses Money on Android Says JudgeForbes
Oracle Judge May Accept Partial Verdict in Google Java SuitBloomberg
PC Magazine -ITProPortal
all 330 news articles »

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Quad-core faceoff – CNET

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CNET
Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Quad-core faceoff
CNET
by Brooke Crothers | 4 May 2012 2:30pm SGT Now that Samsung has announced its Galaxy S III muscle phone, one big question is how its core technology stacks up against that of its main Android rival, the HTC One X. So let's take a look under the hood
Samsung unwraps latest Galaxy rival to iPhoneReuters
Samsung unveils Galaxy S III smartphoneKPRC Houston
Samsung Galaxy S III hands on: fast, thin, and a little bit cheap feelingArs Technica
Fox News -NDTV -BBC News
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New York Times
Yahoo confirms CEO's education misstated, will launch probe
San Jose Mercury News
By Pete Carey Scott Thompson, senior vice president and chief technology officer (it says so on their website) for PayPal stands in front of an environmentally friendly building on ebay's campus June 16, 2008 in San Jose, Calif.
Yahoo board to review CEO's resume 'error'CNET
Yahoo Confirms Incorrect Academic Information on New CEO's ResumeeWeek
Yahoo's Board Will 'Review' Scott Thompson's Resume Error – And We Can All San Francisco Chronicle
Reuters -PCWorld -Forbes
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Globe and Mail
Facebook must convince investors of its value
San Francisco Chronicle
Facebook took another big step toward creating the largest Internet public stock offering in history Thursday, but now the Menlo Park company is faced with the formidable task of convincing skeptical investors that the 8-year-old social network is
All-time top 10 IPOs for Internet companiesBusinessWeek
Facebook's share prices expected in $ 28-$ 35 range valued at up to $ 95B in IPO Eagle Tribune
Facebook reveals price range for its IPODetroit Free Press
Wall Street Journal -Sydney Morning Herald -USA TODAY
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Samsung Galaxy S III official, will start shipping in late May [updated] – CNET

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Samsung Galaxy S III official, will start shipping in late May [updated]
CNET
by Aloysius Low | 4 May 2012 2:00am SGT LONDON, UK–Behold, the Samsung Galaxy S III. If the iPhone is the manna of Apple lovers, then Samsung's flagship handset is the equivalent for Android lovers. The numbers speak for themselves: The electronics
Samsung reveals new flagship Galaxy smartphoneBusinessWeek
Samsung unwraps latest Galaxy rival to iPhoneReuters
Samsung Galaxy S III hands on: fast, thin, and a little bit cheap feelingArs Technica
Fox News -Focus Taiwan News Channel -Washington Post
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Sydney Morning Herald
Yahoo Confirms Incorrect Academic Information on New CEO's Resume
eWeek
CEO Scott Thompson earned a degree in accounting, not computer science, as his resume states. A key shareholder wants an investigation into the company's business ethics. The troubled Web search and services company is on the defensive against one of
Yahoo board to review CEO's resume 'error'CNET
Yahoo Board to 'review' Discrepancy in CEO's ResumePCWorld
Yahoo board to review CEO's education recordsReuters
San Francisco Chronicle -paidContent.org -TechCrunch
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CBC.ca
Facebook Backers Accel, Goldman Sachs Among Sellers in IPO
San Francisco Chronicle
(Updates with Accel Partners comment in eighth paragraph. For more coverage of Facebook's IPO, see EXT5 ) May 4 (Bloomberg) — Facebook Inc. investors Accel Partners and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plan to sell as much as much as $ 1.8 billion in shares of
Facebook at 99 Times Profit Exceeds 99% of S&P 500 IndexBusinessWeek
Faceboook IPO turns Zuckerberg into mulit-billionaireSydney Morning Herald
Facebook at 99 Times Profit Exceeds 99% of S&P 500 Index: TechBloomberg
USA TODAY -Wall Street Journal -Southeast Missourian
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Samsung Galaxy S III official, will start shipping in late May [updated] – CNET

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CNET
Samsung Galaxy S III official, will start shipping in late May [updated]
CNET
by Aloysius Low | 4 May 2012 2:00am SGT LONDON, UK–Behold, the Samsung Galaxy S III. If the iPhone is the manna of Apple lovers, then Samsung's flagship handset is the equivalent for Android lovers. The numbers speak for themselves: The electronics
Samsung reveals new flagship Galaxy smartphoneBusinessWeek
Samsung unwraps latest Galaxy rival to iPhoneReuters
Samsung Galaxy S III hands on: fast, thin, and a little bit cheap feelingArs Technica
Fox News -Focus Taiwan News Channel -Washington Post
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Sydney Morning Herald
Yahoo Confirms Incorrect Academic Information on New CEO's Resume
eWeek
CEO Scott Thompson earned a degree in accounting, not computer science, as his resume states. A key shareholder wants an investigation into the company's business ethics. The troubled Web search and services company is on the defensive against one of
Yahoo board to review CEO's resume 'error'CNET
Yahoo Board to 'review' Discrepancy in CEO's ResumePCWorld
Yahoo board to review CEO's education recordsReuters
San Francisco Chronicle -paidContent.org -TechCrunch
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CBC.ca
Facebook Backers Accel, Goldman Sachs Among Sellers in IPO
San Francisco Chronicle
(Updates with Accel Partners comment in eighth paragraph. For more coverage of Facebook's IPO, see EXT5 ) May 4 (Bloomberg) — Facebook Inc. investors Accel Partners and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plan to sell as much as much as $ 1.8 billion in shares of
Facebook at 99 Times Profit Exceeds 99% of S&P 500 IndexBusinessWeek
Faceboook IPO turns Zuckerberg into mulit-billionaireSydney Morning Herald
Facebook at 99 Times Profit Exceeds 99% of S&P 500 Index: TechBloomberg
USA TODAY -Wall Street Journal -Southeast Missourian
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Samsung Mobile Pin stores may be headed to Southeast Asia – CNET

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Samsung Mobile Pin stores may be headed to Southeast Asia
CNET
by Aloysius Low | 4 May 2012 9:57am SGT Samsung's "one more thing" announcement at its Galaxy S III launch event was not a mystery product but a mobile store concept–the company will have portable retail "Pin" shops that will appear at popular
Summary Box: Samsung, Apple's closest competitor, reveals new flagship Galaxy Washington Post
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S IIIChristian Science Monitor
Galaxy S III Accessories Hands-OnSlashGear
BetaNews -Wired News -Fox News
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AFP
Video-chatting is popular among 12- to 17-year-olds, study finds
Los Angeles Times
Pew Research Center says 37% of Internet users in that age range communicate using applications such as Skype, Google Talk and iChat. That stereotypical image of the American teenager glued to the phone needs an update.
40% of Teens Video Chat With Their FriendsMashable
Teens & Online VideoThe Pew Internet and American Life Project
Study: 37% Of US Teens Now Use Video Chat, 27% Upload VideosCentralia Chronicle
PC Magazine -AFP
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CNET
Rumored iPhone 5 to feature a 4-inch screen, new Dock connector?
CNET
Apple's upcoming smartphone will come with a 4-inch screen, due mainly to a thinner, taller body, according to Apple-focused site iLounge, citing an unnamed source. The site's source claims Apple's new iPhone will be 10mm taller than the iPhone 4S,
New iPhone rumors: 20% thinner with 4-inch screen and Gorilla Glass 2TechSpot
Report Tips Thinner, Longer iPhone With Metal BackPC Magazine
New iPhone to get supermodel look — no curves — report saysLos Angeles Times
Apple Insider -The Australian -ChannelNews
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May 3, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Quad-core faceoff – CNET

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BBC News
Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Quad-core faceoff
CNET
International versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC One X both sport quad-core chips. Which offers better performance? Read on. by Brooke Crothers May 3, 2012 3:16 PM PDT Follow @mbrookec Now that Samsung has announced its Galaxy S III muscle
iPhone gets pressure from Samsung Galaxy S in battle for smartphone supremacyWashington Post
Samsung Galaxy S III Tracks Your Eyes, Knows When You're Ready to CallWired News
Samsung's Galaxy S III aims at Apple iPhone in smartphone battleLos Angeles Times
PCWorld -Forbes -The Associated Press
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CBC.ca
Road to IPO: Some hits and misses in Facebook's 8-year history
Washington Post
Some key developments in the eight years since Facebook's creation: February 2004: Mark Zuckerberg starts Facebook as a sophomore at Harvard University. March 2004: Facebook begins expansion to other colleges and universities. June 2004: Facebook moves
IPO could value Facebook at up to $ 96 billionmsnbc.com
Facebook valued at up to $ 95B in IPO price range The Associated Press
Road to IPO: Milestones in Facebook's historySan Jose Mercury News
Register -Bloomberg
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SlashGear
Jury closing in on verdict in Oracle vs Google
SlashGear
In what's easily the highest-profile patent case so far this year, the jury is narrowing down its information while it prepares for a verdict. Three days into deliberations, the jury for Oracle vs Google is asking for more specific information of who
Google Lost Money On Android Every Quarter In 2010, But So What? (GOOG)San Francisco Chronicle
In Oracle Trial, Judge Throws Bone To GoogleWired News
Android expenses questioned at Oracle copyright trialAFP
Reuters -CNET -InformationWeek
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Is EA ‘destroying’ gaming? Minecraft creator thinks so – CNET

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Gamasutra
Is EA 'destroying' gaming? Minecraft creator thinks so
CNET
The creator of Minecraft, Markus "Notch" Persson, says EA's contention that it's offering an "indie bundle" on Steam is further proof it's "destroying" gaming. by Don Reisinger May 3, 2012 6:40 AM PDT Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson today took
EA Indie Bundle Draws Notch's IreGamespy.com
'EA Indie Bundle' ruffles some feathersGamasutra
Notch: EA methodically destroying gamingDevelop
NowGamer -GamerFront -Escapist Magazine
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ZDNet UK
German judge rules Microsoft infringed on Motorola patents
The Seattle Times
(This story is running in the print edition of The Seattle Times May 3, 2012. – Janet I. Tu) A judge in a regional court in Germany ruled Wednesday that Microsoft's Xbox and Windows infringe on some of Motorola's patents. The judge in Mannheim,
Report: Microsoft to offer $ 99 Xbox 360 bundle with service commitmentCNN
MMI wins injunction against Microsoft in GermanyFinancial Times
Exclusive: $ 99 Xbox 360 + Kinect bundle launching next week with two-year The Verge
InformationWeek -CNET -BusinessWeek
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USA TODAY
Kindle Fire shipments drop sharply as Apple's iPad takes 68% tablet share
Apple Insider
By AppleInsider Staff Shipments of Android-based tablets including Amazon's Kindle Fire saw a "steep drop" in the first quarter of 2012, allowing Apple's iPad to grow to 68 percent of tablets shipped worldwide. The latest data released on Thursday by
Is 'showrooming' behind Target move to drop Kindle?USA TODAY
Target Pulls Kindles Off Shelves In Retaliation For "Showrooming"Forbes
IDC: Tablet Market Weakens More Than Expected In 1QWall Street Journal
Los Angeles Times (blog) -Mashable -New York Times
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Law enforcement gets a boost with PlayBooks – CNET

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CNET
Law enforcement gets a boost with PlayBooks
CNET
by Jacqueline Seng | 3 May 2012 10:19am SGT The flashing lights on this police cruiser are controlled via a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet mounted inside the car. ORLANDO, US–Next time you get caught for speeding, don't be surprised if the police officer
BlackBerry Physical Keyboards Are Here to Stay: RIM CEOeWeek
BlackBerry 10: Can the device retain its loyal following without a keyboard?Washington Post
RIM CEO Heins Impresses The BlackBerry FaithfulInformationWeek
Wall Street Journal -PC Magazine -ABC News
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May 2, 2012

Leaked specs confirm dual-core CPU for Verizon’s Galaxy S III – CNET

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Leaked specs confirm dual-core CPU for Verizon's Galaxy S III
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As expected, the US versions of the Galaxy S III will have a dual-core chipset. by Scott Webster May 2, 2012 12:52 PM PDT Follow @swebster77 Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S III in London on May 3. A leaked user agent profile has seemingly
Samsung No. 1 Raises Pressure on Apple for IPhone Choices: TechBloomberg
Samsung expected to unveil next-gen Galaxy S III at May 3 eventFox News
Samsung Aims to Get in Touch With Media PlayersWall Street Journal
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Nokia’s Plan B: Patent litigation – CNET

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Nokia's Plan B: Patent litigation
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Litigation and licensing revenue could provide a measure of financial support as the company awaits broader adoption of its Lumia phones. CNET takes a look at some of Nokia's past legal hits. by Roger Cheng May 2, 2012 8:33 AM PDT Follow @RogerWCheng
Nokia Sues HTC, RIM, ViewSonic for Patent InfringementPC Magazine
Nokia Sues HTC, RIM and Viewsonic Over Patent InfringementPCWorld
Nokia cries patent 'Havoc!', unleashes dogs of law on two continentsRegister
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Nokia’s Plan B: Patent litigation – CNET

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Nokia's Plan B: Patent litigation
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Litigation and licensing revenue could provide a measure of financial support as the company awaits broader adoption of its Lumia phones. CNET takes a look at some of Nokia's past legal hits. by Roger Cheng May 2, 2012 8:33 AM PDT Follow @RogerWCheng
Nokia Sues HTC, RIM, ViewSonic for Patent InfringementPC Magazine
Nokia Sues HTC, RIM and Viewsonic Over Patent InfringementPCWorld
Nokia cries patent 'Havoc!', unleashes dogs of law on two continentsRegister
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Nokia’s Plan B: Patent litigation – CNET

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BBC News
Nokia's Plan B: Patent litigation
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Litigation and licensing revenue could provide a measure of financial support as the company awaits broader adoption of its Lumia phones. CNET takes a look at some of Nokia's past legal hits. by Roger Cheng May 2, 2012 8:33 AM PDT Follow @RogerWCheng
Nokia Sues HTC, RIM, ViewSonic for Patent InfringementPC Magazine
Nokia Sues HTC, RIM and Viewsonic Over Patent InfringementPCWorld
Nokia cries patent 'Havoc!', unleashes dogs of law on two continentsRegister
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Nokia cites 45 patents in lawsuits against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic – CNET

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V3.co.uk
Nokia cites 45 patents in lawsuits against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic
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The company says that the patents relate to everything from power management to application stores. The suits were filed in the US and Germany. by Don Reisinger May 2, 2012 6:31 AM PDT Nokia has unleashed a massive lawsuit campaign against HTC, RIM,
Nokia takes new steps to protect its innovations and intellectual propertyReuters
Nokia sues HTC, RIM, and Viewsonic for patent infringementSlashGear
Nokia files suits against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic alleging 45 patent infringementsWashington Post
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USA TODAY
Spotify for iPad App Arrives
PC Magazine
By Angela Moscaritolo The news many Spotify users have been waiting for is finally here: the streaming music service has finally launched an iPad app. The Spotify for iPad app, which is now available in the App Store, lets users of Apple's coveted
The Spotify iPad app is finally here — what took so long?msnbc.com
Spotify For iPad Is Music to Our Ears [REVIEW]Mashable
Spotify takes the stage on Apple's iPadUSA TODAY
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Globe and Mail
BlackBerry 10's bold new features explained
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by Brian Bennett May 2, 2012 7:23 AM PDT Follow @boliverbennett ORLANDO, Fla. — Here at BlackBerry World 2012 it's make it or break it time for RIM, but you wouldn't guess that from all the exited faces roaming the halls and conference rooms.
Blackberry's $ 10000 app guarantee to developersBBC News
RIM Launches BlackBerry 10; Facebook Organ Donation; Apple iPad '4G' WoesPC Magazine
RIM CEO Bets on BlackBerry Without Keyboard to Challenge AppleSan Francisco Chronicle
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Hands-on: BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha – CNET

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Hands-on: BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha
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by Jacqueline Seng | 2 May 2012 12:31pm SGT ORLANDO, US–Unveiled at the BlackBerry World conference, the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device will not be seen on store shelves. Instead, it's meant only for the hands of developers to test drive apps.
BlackBerry 10: What Smartphone Buyers Should Know RIM`s New Mobile OSeWeek
RIM seeks apps for prototype BlackBerry 10San Francisco Chronicle
BlackBerry 10 Teased Kicking Off BlackBerry WorldAnandTech
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USA TODAY
Try these 4 camera app alternatives to Instagram
MiamiHerald.com
By MAE ANDERSON AP I'm one of the millions of smartphone owners addicted to Instagram, the free camera app that makes tweaking and sharing photos miraculously easy. While it's wildly popular and the target of Facebook's $ 1 billion takeover deal,
Facebook introduces 160M visitors to mobile apps in AprilCNET
Instagram Passes 50 Million Users, Adds 5 Million a WeekMashable
Seamless transitions your music from Mac to iOS effortlesslyComputerworld
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Moneycontrol.com
Windows Phone variant of Galaxy S 3 may be unveiled by October
Moneycontrol.com
There has been a lot of talk surrounding the yet unannounced flagship smartphone from Samsung. The last we heard about this handset was that it would feature a 4.8-inch display, as opposed to the previously believed 4.6-inch one that was expected to
Samsung Windows Phone 8 using the Galaxy S3 hardware? [Rumor]Ubergizmo
Samsung Galaxy Note: A Phone And Tablet In OneInformationWeek
Five likely rumors of Samsung's Galaxy smartphoneCNET
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Time-shifting BlackBerry camera makes pictures perfect – CNET

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CBC.ca
Time-shifting BlackBerry camera makes pictures perfect
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One of the new features in RIM's BlackBerry OS 10 is a time-shifting camera app geared towards the amateur photographer in all of us. by Joseph Hanlon May 1, 2012 9:27 PM PDT RIM execs Thorsten Heins and Vivek Bhandwaj demo the time-shifting camera
RIM seeks apps for prototype BlackBerry 10San Francisco Chronicle
BlackBerry 10: What Smartphone Buyers Should Know RIM`s New Mobile OSeWeek
BlackBerry-maker RIM unveils prototypeCharleston Post Courier
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Globe and Mail
Facebook Decides on May 18 for IPO
eWeek
The social-networking giant will hit the road starting May 7 to talk to investors. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected make appearances at some of the events. Facebook has set May 18 for its initial public offering of stock, to be preceded by an 11-day
Frustrated advertisers to Facebook: Take our money — please!CNET
Report: Facebook IPO set for May 18USA TODAY
Facebook encourages users to become organ donorsKansas City Star
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USA TODAY
'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' melds gaming, geopolitics
USA TODAY
By Mike Snider, USA TODAY SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The next installment in the multibillion-dollar Call of Duty franchise has a two-pronged strategy: explore past Cold War covert relations and gaze into the geopolitical crystal ball to foresee how a new
Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops II gets trailerSlashGear
'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' reveal trailermsnbc.com
Watch The Official Black Ops 2 Reveal TrailerForbes
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Facebook introduces 160M visitors to mobile apps in April – CNET

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Austin American-Statesman
Facebook introduces 160M visitors to mobile apps in April
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by Steven Musil | 2 May 2012 9:02am SGT The number of visitors Facebook is sending to mobile apps and games has almost tripled in the past two months. The social-networking giant announced today that it sent more than 160 million users to mobile apps
Web journey complete, FT switching off iOS apppaidContent.org
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Facebook introduces 160M visitors to mobile apps in April – CNET

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Austin American-Statesman
Facebook introduces 160M visitors to mobile apps in April
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by Steven Musil | 2 May 2012 9:02am SGT The number of visitors Facebook is sending to mobile apps and games has almost tripled in the past two months. The social-networking giant announced today that it sent more than 160 million users to mobile apps
Web journey complete, FT switching off iOS apppaidContent.org
Seamless transitions your music from Mac to iOS effortlesslyComputerworld
This week's top 10 paid and free apps for iPhone and iPad on the App StoreWashington Post
TechCrunch -San Francisco Chronicle -BetaNews
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