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Google I/O 2013 Preview - InformationWeek

May 11, 2013 - 8:31am

Mobot.net

Google I/O 2013 Preview
InformationWeek
Look for an improved Nexus 7 tablet, Android 4.3, a new language for App Engine and other product introductions at Google's upcoming developers' conference. Start The Discussion. Tweet; Mail Mail; Print Print · Thomas Claburn | May 11, 2013 09:26 AM ...
Android this week: New Nexus 7 specs; Android @Home thoughts; Google X ...GigaOM
Google Nexus 4 Slowly Disappearing, Is a New Phone on the Horizon?Hot Hardware
Everything We Expect Google To Announce At Its Biggest Event Of The Year ...Business Insider
Android Community -Engadget -Gizbot
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Why BlackBerry needs a budget BB10 phone ASAP - CNET

May 11, 2013 - 6:07am

NDTV

Why BlackBerry needs a budget BB10 phone ASAP
CNET
A lower-cost phone running BlackBerry 10 could show up at the company's BlackBerry World conference. CNET breaks down why it's important. Roger Cheng. by Roger Cheng. May 11, 2013 4:04 AM PDT Follow @RogerWCheng. BlackBerry CEO Thorsten ...
Bored of the keyboard? Why I like BlackBerry 10, but not the Q10ZDNet
Review: BlackBerry Q10Register
BlackBerry shares hit by Pacific Crest reportHindustan Times
Globe and Mail
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 with Exynos Chip Revealed In Benchmarking Result - The Droid Guy

May 10, 2013 - 10:32pm

Expert Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 with Exynos Chip Revealed In Benchmarking Result
The Droid Guy
A Dutch website called TechTastic said that they have just discovered information about the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 in GLBenchmark results reported Ubergizmo. The device was designated as SM-T311 in the result, which is also the model of the device.
Samsung SM-T310 pops up at the FCC, may be a Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 - EngadgetEngadget
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 vs. Galaxy Tab 2 Specs: Which one should you Buy?PC-Tablet
Verizon Wireless and Samsung Note 10 Team Up to Deliver Quality and CoverageCollegeNews
Extra (blog) -Gotta Be Mobile
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Two tech executives quit Mark Zuckerberg's Fwd.us political group - Los Angeles Times

May 10, 2013 - 9:09pm

Politico

Two tech executives quit Mark Zuckerberg's Fwd.us political group
Los Angeles Times
SAN FRANCISCO -- Two prominent Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have quit Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's political advocacy group Fwd.us after protests from environmentalists and liberal groups, a person familiar with the situation said late ...
Technology Industry Lobbying Group Loses SupportersNew York Times
Exclusive: Elon Musk quits Zuckerberg's immigration advocacy groupReuters
Zuckerberg group loses membersPolitico
Register -GigaOM -TechCrunch
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At Google I/O, expect Android, Chrome, and some privacy questions about Glass - PCWorld

May 10, 2013 - 8:52pm

Opposing Views

At Google I/O, expect Android, Chrome, and some privacy questions about Glass
PCWorld
Google kicks off its I/O developer conference next Wednesday and if there's one thing that could steal the limelight from Android, Chrome and all the other Google projects, it's Glass. Glass is a head-mounted computer worn like regular glasses that can serve ...
Google builds push notifications into Chrome, Chrome OSCNET
Google Brings Its Cloud Messaging Push Notification Service To ChromeTechCrunch
Push notifications come to Chrome and Chrome OS with battery life as a focusEngadget
Opposing Views -Pulse 2.0
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The Onion explains how it got hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army - Digital Trends

May 10, 2013 - 7:18pm

Digital Trends

The Onion explains how it got hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army
Digital Trends
Remember how we all thought it was weird that the rebel organization Syrian Electronic Army targeted satirical news outlet The Onion after successfully hacking actual, usually reliable news sources on Twitter? No matter how odd the choice was, here's the ...
The Onion pegs Syrian Electronic Army hacks on phishing schemesSlashGear
How Syrian Electronic Army Unpeeled The OnionInformationWeek
The Onion Peels Back Layers of Syrian Electronic Army Twitter HackPC Magazine
New York Times (blog) -PCWorld -Register
all 34 news articles »

City of Boston drops Microsoft Exchange for Gmail - CNET

May 10, 2013 - 5:21pm

CBS News

City of Boston drops Microsoft Exchange for Gmail
CNET
It's another win for Google -- Boston city employees make the switch to some of the search giant's business services. Donna Tam. by Donna Tam. May 10, 2013 3:16 PM PDT Follow @DonnaYTam. (Credit: James Martin/CNET). As Google gears up for its big ...
Microsoft sends gamblin' Pete Rose to the plate in swing at Google DocsComputerworld
Microsoft: Google Docs Is Not Worth The Gamble, Makes Everybody Less ...TechCrunch
Boston drops Microsoft for GmailBoston Globe
GigaOM -Wired -CBS News
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Facebook general counsel exiting company - CNET

May 10, 2013 - 4:35pm

CNET

Facebook general counsel exiting company
CNET
Ted Ullyot will depart his post as the social network's head lawyer. Ullyot was the company's first general counsel and one of its first "grown-ups." Jennifer Van Grove. by Jennifer Van Grove. May 10, 2013 2:31 PM PDT Follow @jbruin. Facebook General ...
Facebook Says General Counsel Ted Ullyot Leaving CompanyBloomberg
Facebook GC Is Leaving Company - Law.comLaw.com
Facebook's General Counsel Ted Ullyot logs outSilicon Valley Business Journal
AllFacebook -MarketWatch -Law360 (subscription)
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Report: ESPN may subsidize wireless data plans - USA Today - USA TODAY

May 10, 2013 - 2:57pm

Wall Street Journal

Report: ESPN may subsidize wireless data plans - USA Today
USA TODAY
ESPN has had talks with at least one U.S. wireless carrier for a deal that would have the sports cable channel subsidize wireless data plan costs for some users, according to the Wall Street Journal. Under the deal, ESPN may pay a carrier to ensure that data ...
ESPN Wants to Pay Your Wireless Bill (Restrictions Apply)Businessweek
Report: ESPN may pay to exempt its content from wireless data capsArs Technica
ESPN Eyes Subsidizing Wireless-Data PlansWall Street Journal
GigaOM -Apple Insider -Legit Reviews
all 30 news articles »Google News

Now You Can Comment on Facebook Posts Directly From Bing - Mashable - Mashable

May 10, 2013 - 2:56pm

Sci-Tech Today

Now You Can Comment on Facebook Posts Directly From Bing - Mashable
Mashable
Interacting with your friends on Facebook just got a lot easier — If you're a Bing user, that is. Starting Friday, Bing will show comments from Facebook relevant to your search in the sidebar. From that search, you can Like a friend's post, comment, or see the ...
Bing brings integrated Facebook comments and Likes to searchesPCWorld
Bing adds more Facebook to searchCNET
Bing Enhances Search Engine With More Facebook Results - ValueWalkValueWalk
Engadget -TechCrunch -LiveSide
all 23 news articles »Google News

FIDO Alliance: "Passwords Are Starting to Fail Us" - PC Magazine

May 10, 2013 - 2:51pm

CIO

FIDO Alliance: "Passwords Are Starting to Fail Us"
PC Magazine
Could the era of the password be behind us? That's what PayPal Chief Security Officer Michael Barrett predicted during one of the most interesting keynotes at this week's Interop show in Las Vegas. Barrett said that passwords have been in widespread use ...
PayPal security boss: OBLITERATE passwords from THE PLANETRegister
PayPal's Chief Information Security Officer predicts the end of the passwordVR-Zone

all 16 news articles »Google News

Music on the Web: Google, Facebook and Apple set to battle for your ears - San Jose Mercury News

May 10, 2013 - 1:59pm

Telegraph.co.uk

Music on the Web: Google, Facebook and Apple set to battle for your ears
San Jose Mercury News
Silicon Valley is poised to upend the music industry -- again. From Napster to Pandora, from the iPod to the iPhone, technology innovation has made music easier to find and cheaper to buy than ever before. At the same time, it has destabilized the music ...
iRadio Bags Universal and Warner, Sony Holding Out for Better Deal from AppleEagle's Rant
Apple Reaches Deal With Universal Music For iRadioPrefixmag
iRadio stalled again as Apple, Sony can't agree to royalty terms - AppleInsiderApple Insider
The Verge -Silicon Valley Business Journal -CNET
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Police asking Apple to decrypt seized iPhones must wait their turn - AppleInsider - Apple Insider

May 10, 2013 - 12:26pm

Ars Technica

Police asking Apple to decrypt seized iPhones must wait their turn - AppleInsider
Apple Insider
Apple is inundated with so many requests from law enforcement agencies to decrypt seized iPhones that officials must endure a waiting list before their case is handled. The waiting list was revealed in a judge's recent court decision that was spotted by CNet ...
Apple will reportedly unlock your iPhone for police, but there's a wait listArs Technica
How much damage a cheaper iPhone does to Apple's profit marginsFortune
Apple's iPhone Security Measures Prompt Queue Of Unlock Requests From Law ...TechCrunch
Mac Rumors -Cult of Mac -ValueWalk
all 20 news articles »

Amazon Launches Cloud Drive Photos App for iOS - PC Magazine

May 10, 2013 - 10:36am

Digital Trends

Amazon Launches Cloud Drive Photos App for iOS
PC Magazine
Heads up, snap-happy iPhone users. If you take a lot of photos on your phone, and they're starting to take up too much space, then Amazon has a solution for you. The Web giant this week launched its Cloud Drive Photos app for iOS devices. The app, which ...
Amazon releases Amazon Cloud Drive Photos to compete with Apple Photo ...tuaw.com
Amazon launches cloud photo storage app for iPhone and iPadThe Verge
Amazon cloud photos app hits iOS, syncs with camera rollCNET
Digital Trends -TechRadar UK -Macworld
all 25 news articles »Google News

Bosch Unveils $450 Electric Vehicle Charger - Greentech Media

May 10, 2013 - 10:11am

Wired

Bosch Unveils $450 Electric Vehicle Charger
Greentech Media
Consumers are a fickle lot, especially when it comes to purchasing a car. The emotional decision of choosing your ride, however, does not necessarily extend to the charging station for drivers of electric vehicles. Most people respond to price, and buying a ...
Bosch's $449 electric vehicle home charger is a bargainThe Verge
Bosch to offer industry's first sub-$450 EV home charging station - Leftlane NewsLeftLane News
Bosch unveils low cost electric vehicle charging stationAutomotive Business Review
Wired (blog) -MSN Autos (blog)
all 13 news articles »

Google Working On High-Resolution Nexus 7 For I/O Reveal, Android ... - TechCrunch

May 10, 2013 - 9:13am

NDTV

Google Working On High-Resolution Nexus 7 For I/O Reveal, Android ...
TechCrunch
Google's I/O developer conference is happening next week in San Francisco, and one of the big questions around what we'll see there includes hardware. Now KGI securities analyst Mingchi Kuo (via 9to5Google), who unlike other analysts actually has a ...
$199 Nexus 7 with full-HD screen to be announced at Google I/O: ReportNDTV
What to expect from Android Key Lime PieCNET

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Next-gen gaming starts with Watch Dogs - CNET

May 10, 2013 - 8:05am

Shacknews

Next-gen gaming starts with Watch Dogs
CNET
It's one thing to make a splash at a press conference, but following up that hype presents what's arguably a more difficult challenge. That's what Ubisoft Montreal plans on accomplishing with Watch Dogs, the breakout hit that was first teased at last year's E3 ...
Ubisoft's Watch Dogs highlights the down side of smart cities (preview)VentureBeat
Watch Dogs gameplay, details emerge from shadowsSan Jose Mercury News (blog)
The Best Ideas In Watch Dogs, A Game That Needs To Be On Your Radar - KotakuKotaku
Digital Spy -Gamenguide -Joystiq
all 19 news articles »

Google to update Wallet at I/O, scraps plans for physical card - CNET

May 10, 2013 - 7:27am

Business Insider Australia

Google to update Wallet at I/O, scraps plans for physical card
CNET
Google plans to update its rewards, offers, and loyalty points to include more merchants in the hopes of sparking more consumer interest. Roger Cheng. by Roger Cheng. May 10, 2013 5:23 AM PDT Follow @RogerWCheng. Google Wallet in the field.
AllThingsD: Larry Page Declines To Go Forward On Physical Google Wallet ...Android Police
Larry Page cuts Wallet card from Google IOTechRadar UK
Google Wallet update reportedly coming at I/O, but physical card won't be a part ...PhoneDog
Business Insider -PYMNTS.com -TechWeekEurope UK
all 22 news articles »

First Times drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 diesel - Los Angeles Times

May 10, 2013 - 7:07am

Hindustan Times

First Times drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 diesel
Los Angeles Times
In the tense days of this nation's twin gas crises in the 1970s, one automaker dominated U.S. roads with diesel cars: Mercedes-Benz. The automaker says that between 1975 and 1985, a majority of its cars sold here were diesels, hitting a peak of 80%.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class brochure unveiled - InautonewsINAUTONEWS
Mercedes Benz A Class India launch on May 30. Brochure & VideosMotoroids
Mercedes-Benz GLK crossover adds instant appeal with diesel option - NewsdayNewsday
Hindu Business Line -Auto123 -Motorward
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Apple deluged by police demands to decrypt iPhones - CNET

May 10, 2013 - 6:05am

Latinos Post

Apple deluged by police demands to decrypt iPhones
CNET
ATF says no law enforcement agency could unlock a defendant's iPhone, but Apple can "bypass the security software" if it chooses. Apple has created a police waiting list because of high demand. Declan McCullagh. by Declan McCullagh. May 10, 2013 4:00 ...
Apple will reportedly unlock your iPhone for police, but there's a wait listArs Technica
iOS 6.1.4 still has wi-fi issues with iPhone 5 – Update Download Links – iOS 6.1 ...Run Services
Apple's iPhone Security Measures Prompt Queue Of Unlock Requests From Law ...TechCrunch
TidBITS -TIME -Stabley Times
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