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FirstpostIt seems that Microsoft could launch a free version of Windows 8.1 in order to boost the number of people using the operating system, reports The Verge. The report quotes sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans as saying that Microsoft is working on Windows …What The Heck Is ‘Windows 8.1 With Bing” Anyway?ForbesA Few Thoughts On […]
CNETIn a response to a shareholder suggestion that Apple stop its environmentally friendly initiatives, the typically temperate Apple CEO draws a blunt line in the sand. Nick Statt. by Nick Statt. February 28, 2014 5:04 PM PST. Follow @nickstatt. (Credit: Sarah …Apple investors fall for CEO Cook’s product-presentation prankRegisterApple TV Made More Than $1 Billion […]
Now You Can Search The World’s Fashion With a PhotoMashableWhile ASAP54 has some resemblance to Shazam, the app that tells you the name of a song based on an audio clip, Cecílio notes fashion is more diverse, due in part to camera angles, making a photo search less conclusive. Her background in fashion is …Could […]
Los Angeles TimesSunday night’s red carpet preshow, the entire 86th Annual Academy Awards program and “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars,” will be made available to cable customers in eight major markets, including parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties.The Academy Awards Will Stream Live Online For The Very First TimeCinema BlendThis year’s Academy Awards […]
USA TODAYBritain’s surveillance agency GCHQ, aided by the National Security Agency, have intercepted and stored the webcam images from millions of Yahoo chats by users who were not being targeted for any wrongdoing, The Guardian reports, quoting from secret …UK spies ‘intercepted webcam images of Yahoo users’BBC NewsReport: UK spies captured millions of Yahoo users’ […]
Busch Gardens, City of Williamsburg turn to social media for input, decisionsVirginia GazetteAccording to the website Mashable, using social media to “create a community of insiders” is important. The “insiders” feel they understand the inner workings and behind-the-scenes “personality” of the business. And one way to do that is to let them … …read more […]
MashableSamsung is launching the second generation of its smartwatch just five months after the first one, the Galaxy Gear, made its debut. But this time it’s a twofer. The Gear 2 (right in the pic above) and Gear 2 Neo expand Samsung’s wearable line to a pair of …Samsung to unveil first smartwatches with own […]
MashableKIEV, Ukraine — Fifteen people were killed on Tuesday in what was by far the bloodiest day of violence in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev since mass protests and civil unrest began in late November . Clashes between police and protesters began only a …Ukraine: protesters and police clash on worst day of Kiev bloodshedThe […]
Sydney Morning HeraldThis post was originally published on Mashable. We now know that Apple held closed-door talks with Tesla, a meeting of two innovative companies that hints at a number of possibilities. But buried in that same report from the San Francisco Chronicle is the …Apple exploring cars, medical devices to reignite growthSan Francisco ChronicleApple […]
MashableGoogle acquired SlickLogin, an early-stage Israeli startup that had been developing alternative web-login options, the company announced Sunday. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Started by three graduates from the Israel Defense Forces, …Google buys SlickLogin to magnify and secure its products and servicesInferseGoogle Acquires Israeli Security Startup SlickLoginRe/codeGoogle buys sound authentication company […]
Just JaredKevin Spacey and Robin Wright hit the red carpet at a special screening of House of Cards season two on Thursday (February 13) at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. The actors were joined at the event by their co-star Sakina Jeffrey and …REVIEW: ‘House of Cards’ Episode 2.1Big Shiny Robot!Kevin Spacey […]
Big Shiny Robot!‘House of Cards’ Episode 2.1; (9 out of 10) Starring Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Kate Mara, Constance Zimmer, Sebastian Arcelus, Kristen Connolly; Directed by Carl Franklin, Written by Beau Willimon; A Netflix Original Series. Netflix had a lot …Kevin Spacey dealing Season 2 of ‘House of Cards’JacksoncountychroniclePresident Obama Requests “No Spoilers” […]
MashableKickstarter, a leading crowdfunding site, revealed it was hacked last week. In a blog post published Saturday, Kickstarter said law-enforcement officials contacted the company Wednesday night, and alerted it to unauthorized access by hackers. No credit-card …Kickstarter Hacked, Customer Addresses and Other Info AccessedTechCrunchKickstarter gets hacked, tells users to change passwordsGigaOMKickstarter hacked. Change your password […]
‘SNL’ Is Reclaiming Its Turf via Social Media — Just in TimeMashableNew social drives that SNL has started this season include: #AskSNL on YouTube, #Freshman15 on Instagram, cast member Twitter takeovers and backstage looks across all platforms. Social media managers also cut promos and segments into 15-second … …read more Source: Social Media News Feed […]
Washington Postepa04072203 Shani Davis of USA in action during Men’s 1000m Speed Skating event in the Adler Shani Davis, shown here in Wednesday’s 1000m, will wear a different Under Armour suit starting Saturday. (Vincent Jannink/European Pressphoto Agency).US speedskaters cleared to change suitsUSA TODAYBack to tried-and-true racing suitsMinneapolis Star TribuneU.S. speedskaters will ditch new Under Armour […]
CBS NewsWinter Olympics 2014: Bode Miller, Ted Ligety miss out on medals in Sochi super combined skiing. United States’ Bode Miller makes a jump during Men’s super combined downhill training at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 11, 2014, in Krasnaya …Sochi Winter Olympics: Day 7 Medal Predictions, ResultsBleacher ReportViletta stuns favorites to win gold […]
New York Daily NewsAll this time later it is the United States against the Russians in the Olympics, even though they were officially known as the Soviets in the old days. All this time later it is the best pros of each country playing against each other. All this time …As Warmest Winter Olympics Host […]
Dallas Morning NewsHansen, a Dallas-Fort Worth television staple since arriving at KDFW (Channel 4) in the early 1980s, says it’s by far the most attention one of his segments has ever gotten. He’s even heard from newspapers in Canada and a network in Great Britain.Watch This Dallas Sportscaster’s Perfect Rant Against Gay NFL Prospect …E! […]
MashableFiftyThree, makers of the popular drawing app Paper, may be gearing up for a legal battle with Facebook over its app of the same name. On the same day Facebook announced its app last week, FiftyThree filed a trademark for the name “Paper” with the US …Hands On With Facebook PaperTechCrunchFiftyThree objects to Facebook’s choice […]
Super Bowl XLVIII: That’s a WrapMashableSeattle-seahawks-win2 Seattle Seahawks’ Head coach Pete Carroll holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after his team beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, NJ. By Mashable Team 2014-02-02 … and more …read more Source: NFL – Super Bowl Game […]
BloombergSatya Nadella, SVP of research and development for the online services division for… Read More. Satya Nadella, SVP of research and development for the online services division for Microsoft Corp., speaks during a Microsoft Search Summit event in San …Report: Microsoft prepares to go with Satya Nadella as CEOUSA TODAYThis Cloud Thing Is Real – […]
ComputerworldIDG News Service – Imagine using a separate Facebook app just for sharing status updates with your closest friends, or maybe co-workers. In the next few years, such an app could exist. Facebook, in an effort to divvy up its service, is looking to develop a …Facebook’s Plot To Conquer Mobile: Shatter Itself Into PiecesTechCrunchFacebook’s […]
Christian Science MonitorEarlier this year, California start-up Pebble Technology took the wraps off the Steel, a trussed-up version of its base-level timepiece. Whereas the original $150 Pebble is distinctly gadgety looking, the $249 Steel is all sleek metal and hard lines – a smart …Pebble Steel Is the First Smartwatch Worth WearingWiredThe Pebble Steel review: […]
Latin PostIt’s been a year in the making, but the next phase of Google Glass is about to hit: Google announced its new face-wearable computing devices, Glass, will be compatible with prescription lenses, giving the devices a little more style and much more usability for …Google Glass gets image makeover as launch nearsReutersGoogle’s Glass prescription […]
Crave OnlineThere rare, and then theres RARE. The NES’ Nintendo World Championship game is considered one of the most sought after possessions of a video game collector. So how much does one of the rarest video games ever go for? You’d be surprised.Rare NES title sells for over $99000 on eBayAfterdawn.comNintendo World Championships Cartridge set […]
RegisterFeature The countdown continues as we step through the 10 most important events that have shaped the evolution of the Apple Macintosh over the past 30 years. Click here for Part 1… or read on. In this episode: the return of the prodigal son, the attack of the …Apple commemorates 30 years of Mac with […]
VentureBeatWhile Apple’s core business today is its iPhone and iPad devices, the Cupertino-based gadget maker is celebrating the 1984 device that started it all — and all the Macs that came after it. “Every company that made computers when we started the Mac, they’re …Apple Postpones Shipments of Mac Pro to March.X-bit LabsHappy birthday: Apple […]
TheDomains.comStan Schroeder at Mashable covered that now there is a new feature to Google search that will provide more info. You can now find out more about every search result by clicking on the page name next to the actual link. Mashable-640×310. Courtesy of …Five free Chrome tools for faster, easier searchesPCWorld (blog)Google’s new web […]
CNETUsers on the Web can now take pleasure — or pain — in the pics that keep on playing. Jennifer Van Grove. by Jennifer Van Grove. January 23, 2014 1:40 PM PST. Follow @jbruin. pinterest gifs. Regardless of whether you prefer your “g” hard or soft, the GIF is …Pinterest now supports GIFs ‘in all […]
How Moms And Selfies Can Change The Course Of Social Media’s ‘Beauty Story’Huffington PostWhen Dove launched its “Campaign for Real Beauty” 10 years ago, the campaign was a reaction to the unattainable beauty standards set forth by Hollywood and Madison Avenue. Now, in 2014, impossible standards persist while social media provides a new …Dove’s ‘Selfie’ […]
San Francisco ChronicleThey say eyes are the window to the soul, but a handful of engineers and doctors are hoping they’re also a window to our health. Google announced on Thursday that some members of its secretive Google-X division have been testing a “smart contact lens” …Contact lens can check glucose levelsVancouver SunGoogle moves from […]
The Olympics’ Social Media Secret WeaponMashable“Russia has not yet had their first social media Games and there is no doubt that these Games will be just that for them,” Huot told Mashable in an email. “What is really exciting to me is that we will bring the Russian-speaking world’s ‘fan experience … and more …read […]
USA TODAYSpotify’s non-paying users will no longer be restricted by caps after streaming music for several hours. The social music service has eliminated time limits for users, even if they aren’t premium members. “In the past, we had to restrict your listening time to some …Spotify lifts limit on music streaming serviceFox NewsSpotify lifts time […]
PBSThe FCC’s net neutrality rules were adopted to guarantee equal access to all sites on the Internet. But an appeals court ruling releases broadband providers from those guidelines, allowing them to prioritize certain traffic. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Craig Aaron …‘Net neutrality’ ruling will turn Internet into cable TV, critics sayChristian Science MonitorWhy FCC Chairman […]
USA TODAYGoogle has just acquired the start-up company Nest, and along with it a team of engineers dedicated to creating smarter home devices, with an Apple veteran to lead them. The acquisition will cost Google $3.2 billion, the company said in an announcement …Why Does Nest Need Google? AnalyticsInformationWeekGoogle buys Nest, to be part of […]