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New York Times (blog)
MIT Releases Report on Its Role in the Case of Aaron Swartz
New York Times (blog)
A long-awaited report released Tuesday by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that it made mistakes but engaged in no wrongdoing in the case of Aaron Swartz, a renowned programmer and charismatic technology activist who committed suicide ...
In Aaron Swartz case, MIT finds it did no wrong but failed to leadCNET (blog)
Report Finds MIT Didn't Push Aaron Swartz Prosecution but Says It Failed to LeadWall Street Journal
MIT report: We did not 'target' Aaron SwartzCNN
Register -MIT News -PCWorld
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TechWeekEurope UK
BlackBerry, Mozilla fighting bugs with 'Peach'
CNET
The smartphone company and open-source software leader hope that a new open bug-hunting tool they've collaborated on will make the Web safer. Seth Rosenblatt. by Seth Rosenblatt. July 30, 2013 8:00 AM PDT. Follow @sethr. Promo graphic for Peach ...
Mozilla's giving you a free Minion for developer-first securityVentureBeat
Mozilla teams up with BlackBerry to fight browser bugsV3.co.uk
Mozilla Grows Peach Fuzz with Blackberry; Debuts Security MinionDatamation
Engadget -TechWeekEurope UK
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Newsday
Facebook Said to Plan to Sell TV-Style Ads for $2.5M Each
Bloomberg
Facebook Inc. (FB), seeking to break the long-held dominance of television over advertising budgets, plans to sell TV-style commercials on its site for as much as $2.5 million a day, two people familiar with the matter said. The world's largest social-networking ...
Facebook's getting video ads, but Zuckerberg thinks they won't taint your ...Quartz
Get Ready To Watch TV-Style Commercials On FacebookFast Company
Facebook reportedly bringing 15-second commercials to your News FeedThe Verge
Business Insider -International Business Times
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India Today
Report: Galaxy S 4 Explosion Burns Hong Kong Home
PC Magazine
A Hong Kong couple have been displaced after an exploding Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone burst into flames, burning their house to a crisp. The man, identified in the original Xianguo.com report only as Mr. Du, claims that his phone, battery, and charger ...
Samsung's warranty for the water-resistant Galaxy S4 Active doesn't cover water ...VentureBeat
Man claims exploding Galaxy S4 burned his house downCNET
Galaxy S4 Active may have a leaking problem, water not covered in warrantyDigital Trends
Engadget -All Things Digital -The Independent
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Exophase
Black Nintendo 3DS XL System Coming Aug. 11
PC Magazine
Nintendo's 3DS XL is putting on its suit and tie, in preparation for next month's release of a black version of the portable console. The manufacturer announced today that the more formal version will hit shelves on Aug. 11, joining the currently available range ...
Black Nintendo 3DS XL Arriving Next MonthUbergizmo
Black 3DS XL launching in the US next monthComputerandvideogames.com
All black version of the Nintendo 3DS XL goes on sale August 11 for $199.99Neoseeker
The Escapist -Engadget -Just Push Start
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ePHOTOzine
SmugMug Launches Redesign Of Its Photo Sharing Website
TechCrunch
SmugMug has revealed the new design of its photo sharing site, aimed to increase web customization capabilities and photo organization. The website now features new templates and themes, customization tools, a new photo organizer and responsive ...
SmugMug Gets a Total Overhaul, Redesigned PortfoliosPopular Photography Magazine
SmugMug launches UK photo sharing serviceTechRadar UK
Cloud-based photo sharing site SmugMug launches new UK serviceITProPortal
imaging resource -All Things Digital -The Next Web
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AllFacebook
Facebook Announces New Mobile Game Publishing Effort
TechCrunch
A few weeks ago, we reported that Facebook was experimenting with becoming a mobile games publisher by offering distribution to studios in exchange for a cut of revenue. Today, Facebook is formally announcing that effort at the Casual Connect ...
Facebook leaps into games publishingUSA TODAY
Facebook breaks into mobile game publishingGamasutra
Facebook aims to help small developers with Mobile Games PublishingCNET
VentureBeat -AllFacebook -The Verge
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Memeburn
Is Instagram turning its back on third-party app Instance?
CNET
Instance creator Daniel Gary claims Instagram is deleting uploads from his app, which enables Windows Phone users to use Instagram. Don Reisinger. by Don Reisinger. July 30, 2013 8:09 AM PDT. Instagram's native application doesn't work with Windows ...
Instagram deleting and blocking photos uploaded from third-party Windows ...The Verge
Instagram reportedly blocking images uploaded through some third-party appsEngadget
Report: Instagram blocking photos uploaded from third-party Windows Phone ...Fiercemobilecontent
Mobile Burn -IntoMobile -AllFacebook
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Newstalk 106-108 fm
Android fragmentation surges, but is that a bad thing?
CNET (blog)
App developer Open Signal has spotted 11,868 distinct Android devices over the last few months. While this kind of diversity may be a pain for developers, it surely gives users a lot of choice. Dara Kerr. by Dara Kerr. July 30, 2013 7:00 AM PDT. Follow @ ...
This is what the sorry state of Android fragmentation looks like (in charts)VentureBeat
Android fragmentation is greater than ever, according to new reportGigaOM
Android Fragmentation Has Its Benefits, Report SaysPC Magazine
Quartz -Business Insider -The Verge
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Midsize Insider
Time For Plan B At Intel
InformationWeek
Windows 8's poor reception has opened a wider door for competitive platforms. Microsoft's partner in the Wintel hegemony should invest in an alternative. Start The Discussion. Tweet; Mail Mail; Print Print · Mike Feibus | July 30, 2013 09:09 AM. It is time for ...
Microsoft Updates modern.IE for IE11eWeek
Goodbye Windows 8, hello Windows 8.1ZDNet (blog)
IT Guide to Windows 8.1: Windows DefenderWindows IT Pro
DailyFinance -Dubai Chronicle -Enterpriseefficiency.com
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Society and Religion
HTC One sales outpace last year's flagship devices
CNET (blog)
That's the word from HTC, which says that the new hero handset has helped the company regain ground in key markets, including China. Don Reisinger. by Don Reisinger. July 30, 2013 5:20 AM PDT. HTC's One, left, alongside the Galaxy S4 and ...
HTC One Performing Better Than Last Year's HTC Flagship SmartphonesUbergizmo
iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One: The Best Phone Today Is…SidhTech
Free Phones at T-MobileAbout - News & Issues
MyBroadband -Engadget -Society and Religion
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SoftBank's net profit more than doubles as number of mobile subscribers soars
PCWorld
SoftBank's net sales increased by over 21 percent in the second quarter as the company saw handset sales and subscriber numbers increase. The Japanese company reported Tuesday that net profit was ¥263 billion (US$2.7 billion) in the quarter, up 122 ...
UPDATE 2-Sprint posts wider quarterly loss on steep costsReuters
Sprint Posts Wider-Than-Predicted Loss After Closing NetworkBloomberg
SoftBank net profit more than doublesFinancial Times
ValueWalk -CNET -TheStreet.com
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BioShock Infinite DLC heads back to Rapture
CNET
Two of three DLC packs for BioShock Infinite have been revealed. "Clash in the Clouds" and "Burial at Sea" will start things off. Jeff Bakalar. by Jeff Bakalar. July 30, 2013 5:00 AM PDT. Follow @jeffbakalar ...
First BioShock Infinite DLC Out Today, Second DLC Will Return To RaptureForbes
BioShock Infinite DLC unveiled: trailers, screens, and oh my god one's available ...PC Gamer Magazine
BioShock Infinite DLC 'Burial At Sea' Takes Booker To RaptureThe Koalition
Joystiq -Mind Of The Geek -Metro
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NDTV
Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy NX hits UK retailers at a weighty £1299 ...
Engadget
We expected the Samsung Galaxy NX camera to cost a bundle when it was first announced, and if pricing from UK retailer Jessops proves accurate, we aren't going to be "disappointed." The Android-powered mirrorless model will run £1,299 ($2,000 or so) ...
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active warranty doesn't cover water damageInquirer
Galaxy S4 smartphone explodes in Hong Kong, burns down owner's houseIBNLive
Consumer Reports: How to make great choices in gadgetsRichmond Times Dispatch
NDTV -India Today -The Independent
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eWeek
Microsoft Surface RT's Weak Sales: Ballmer's Take
eWeek
After Surface RT took a bite out of Microsoft's finances, Ballmer finally admits that the device underperformed in the tablet market. Can Microsoft salvage the damaged brand? Analysts aren't the only ones underwhelmed by Surface RT's impact on the tablet ...
Top five Microsoft problems: Surface RT no, Windows 8 slow, Xbox blowStabley Times
Has Walmart sold out of Microsoft Surface RTs?Ninjalane
Microsoft seeks bite of Apple in schools pushBrisbane Times
PCWorld -WinBeta
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eWeek
Microsoft Surface RT's Weak Sales: Ballmer's Take
eWeek
After Surface RT took a bite out of Microsoft's finances, Ballmer finally admits that the device underperformed in the tablet market. Can Microsoft salvage the damaged brand? Analysts aren't the only ones underwhelmed by Surface RT's impact on the tablet ...

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Syrian Electronic Army hijacks Thomson Reuters' Twitter feed
CNET
Pro-Assad hacking group apparently commandeers the financial information firm's Twitter account, sending out illustrations backing the Syrian president. Steven Musil. by Steven Musil. July 29, 2013 5:47 PM PDT. Follow @stevenmusil. Syrian Electronic Army ...
Twitter account of Thomson Reuters hacked by Syrian activistsNBCNews.com (blog)
Thomson Reuters Twitter Account Is HackedWall Street Journal (blog)
Looks Like Thomson Reuters's Twitter Feed Got HackedThe Atlantic Wire
Gizmodo -The Epoch Times -NEWS.com.au
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TechSpot
Yen Hedges And Higher LCD Shipments Could Lift Corning's Earnings
Trefis
In the second quarter, Corning's earnings will likely face more moderate LCD price declines, which could be offset by growth from higher LCD shipment volumes and gains from yen hedging. Growing Gorilla Glass sales will also help lift the company's results.
New Gorilla Glass protects touch-screen notebooksCNET
Corning unveils Gorilla Glass NBT for touch-enabled notebooksTechSpot
NextGen Gorilla Glass Will Protect Laptop Touch ScreensRedOrbit
Inquirer -TechRadar UK -ZDNet (blog)
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San Francisco Chronicle
Amazon Beefing Up Fulfillment Centers With 5000+ New Jobs
PC Magazine
Amazon today announced plans to create more than 5,000 new full-time jobs within its U.S. fulfillment network, in an effort to meet growing consumer demand. As the Web retail giant continues to speed delivery times and reduce shipping costs, the addition of ...
Amazon touts new jobs a day before Obama visitUSA TODAY
Amazon hires big ahead of presidential visitDailyTech
Is a job at Amazon a 'good job'?Marketplace.org
Bloomberg -abc7news.com -Reynolds Center
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Students “spoof” GPS system to gain control of a yacht
Salon
A group of University of Texas students gained control of the navigation system on an $80 million yacht in the Mediterranean Sea. In essence they overrode the GPS signals the boat receives from satellites to mislead the crew about the boat's location.

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