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1		TITLE: Samsung's Parade of Vomit	Don't stop being french

2		Are any of Samsung's new products any good? Why encryption makes you suspicious, How Microsoft and France take on Amazon http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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12	tm	Samsung vomited every conceivable device form factor on stage in London during an announcement Thursday. Among the menagerie was the Ativ Q, a hybrid tablet/laptop that can run Windows 8 and Android. There's also the Galaxy NX mirror less camera that runs android, no phone. An ultra book called the Ativ Book 9, both lite and plus models which run Windows 8. Add to that the Ativ Tab 3 Windows tablet, an All-in-one Windows PC called the Ativ One 5. And since they didn't have any extra time they also showed off the previously announced Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, Zoom and Mini phones.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57590154-94/samsung-goes-big-with-windows-8-powered-ativ-line/
13	sl	Top secret documents submitted to the court that oversees surveillance by US intelligence agencies show the judges have signed off on broad orders which allow the NSA to make use of information "inadvertently" collected from domestic US communications without a warrant.The Guardian has published in full two documents submitted to the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (known as the Fisa court), signed by Attorney General Eric Holder and stamped 29 July 2009. They detail the procedures the NSA is required to follow to target "non-US persons" under its foreign intelligence powers and what the agency does to minimize data collected on US citizens and residents in the course of that surveillance.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/20/fisa-court-nsa-without-warrant
14	ia	In case you forgot, Apple and Samsung are STILL suing each other all around the world. A new ruling from a Tokyo court says that Samsung did infringe on Apple's "bounce-back" patent on earlier models of its phones. What effect will this have on your Galaxy S XYZ Mini whatchamacalit? Pretty much nothing as Samsung already changed its interface to use a blue line instead of the rubber-banding to indicate the end of a page.	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/06/21/japanese-court-rules-that-samsung-infringed-on-apples-rubber-band-patent/
15	tm	Apple's eBook fate is now in a judge's hands. The US Department of Justice and Apple made their closing arguments Thursday in front of Judge Denise Cote of the U.S. Southern District Court of New York in Manhattan. The DoJ brought the case against Apple and five publishers alleging conspiracy to limit price competition and raise prices in the eBook market. The five publishers settled out of court.	http://www.macworld.com/article/2042554/after-closing-arguments-apples-fate-in-ebook-antitrust-case-goes-to-judge.html
16	sl	Apple's fragmented! But developers need only target the latest operating system. ust 1 percent of Apple's App Store visitors still use a version older than iOS 5, released in October 2011. And only six percent are still using last year's iOS 5, the last version supported by the original 2010 iPad and 2009 iPod touch. Apple also expects that adoption of iOS 7 will follow the rapid pace of previous releases, due in large part to the company's aggressive efforts to upgrade users and to prepare developers for the update. J	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/20/apple-now-charting-app-store-ios-fragmentation-just-like-googles-android
17	ia	The UK Information Commissioner's Office has told Google it has 35 days to delete any data Google mistakenly collected while gathering Street View information or Google will face criminal proceedings. The ICO did not impose any fines on Google. Google said, "Forget you. We're not doing anything." Nah, Google said it plans to continue to cooperate with the agency and will delete the data.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23002166
18	tm	US Representative Zoe Lofgren and Senator Ron Wyden co-authored a column in Wired today introducing "Aaron's Law". The proposed legislation is named after Aaron Swartz, who killed himself in January after facing felony charges under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Aaron's Law attempts to brin more balance and proportionality to the CFAA and establish that mere breaches of terms of service or employment contracts are not automatic violations of the CFAA.	http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/06/aarons-law-is-finally-here/
19	sl	A Federal Aviation Administration advisory panel weighing whether to ease restrictions on in-flight use of personal technology devices like e-readers has delayed its recommendations by two months until late September, the FAA said on Friday. The delay comes amid reports that the FAA advisers are expected to recommend the agency relax its guidelines and allow passengers to use more personal electronics on flights.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/21/us-usa-faa-electronics-idUSBRE95K0QX20130621?
20	tm	Another new Apple product, another new WiFi issue. Gizmodo reports and Ars Technica passes along that many people in Apple's discussion forums complain that new MacBook Airs often drop their WiFi connection after a few minutes and some require a reboot to reconnect. Other users, including Ars Technica's own staff have experience know trouble. Gizmodo speculates the problem might relate to the new 802.11 ac antennae for WiFi being inside the Air's plastic hinge.	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/06/new-macbook-airs-may-suffer-from-wi-fi-connectivity-issues/
21	ia	Lenovo quietly introduced a bunch of new hardware. The most interesting is the 10.1-inch Lenovo Miix tablet with keyboard cover running Windows 8 on an Intel Atom processor. It'll cost $500 and Lenovo says you'll get 10 hours of battery life. Lenovo also introduced some additions to its Ideapad S Series and U Series. Prices for those new laptops range from $429 to $899. The devices will launch in July and August.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2042645/lenovo-to-launch-new-500-windows-8-tablet-and-5-touchbased-laptops.html
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27	ia	Samsung goes big with Windows 8-powered Ativ line	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57590154-94/samsung-goes-big-with-windows-8-powered-ativ-line/
28		Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus: the new ultrabook champion has arrived	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/20/4450036/samsung-ativ-book-9-plus-the-new-ultrabook-champion
29		Ativ Q: a first look at Samsung's new Windows 8 and Android hybrid laptop	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/20/4449116/samsung-ativ-q-windows-8-android-hybrid-hands-on-photos-video
30		Samsung ATIV One 5 Style AIO hands-on (video) Hands-on	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/20/samsung-ativ-one-5-style-hands-on/
31		Samsung Galaxy NX mirrorless camera official: Interchangeable lenses, Android Jelly Bean and 4G LTE	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/20/samsung-galaxy-nx-mirrorless-camera-official/
32		- Samsung had a big event yesterday - Ativ Book 9 Plus: a 13-inch ultrabook with a 3200 x 1800 display. Samsung says its thinner than the MacBook Air and it gets 12 hours of battery life. Vlad Savov at The Verge says the device has great build quality - Ativ Q: a slider laptop that runs Android 4.2.2 and Windows 8. It's got a 13.3-inch 3200 x 1800 display, weighs 2.84 pounds, and comes with an S Pen. The Verge says that the device appears to virtualize Android (you can launch Android from Win8). - Tablet: Ativ Tab 3 - a 10.1-inch slate 1366 x 768 res, weighs 1.2 pounds, comes with Office 2013 - Desktop: A new Samsung ATIV One 5, a really thin 21.5-inch AiO PC. 1080p display. 4GB of memory, up to 1 terabyte of storage, and a quad-core AMD processor. - Samsung Galaxy NX mirrorless camera. Runs Android 4.2.2, comes with 3G & LTE radios, 20.3MP APS-C sensor, WiFi, BT 4. 4.8-inch screen on the back. There are 13 compatible lenses from Samsung for the device. Pricing and availability? Not known. Q: Any of these machines turn your head?
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34	tm	Revealed: the top secret rules that allow NSA to use US data without a warrant	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/20/fisa-court-nsa-without-warrant
35		5 Fun Facts From the Latest NSA Leak	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/five-fun-facts-on-the-nsa-leak/
36		Use of Tor and e-mail crypto could increase chances that NSA keeps your data	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/use-of-tor-and-e-mail-crypto-could-increase-chances-that-nsa-keeps-your-data/
37		Procedures used by NSA to minimize data collection from US persons: Exhibit B – full document	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2013/jun/20/exhibit-b-nsa-procedures-document	SOURCE
38		Procedures used by NSA to target non-US persons: Exhibit A – full document	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2013/jun/20/exhibit-a-procedures-nsa-document	SOURCE
39		-New docs details stringent steps to identify US citizens and destroy those records - EXCEPT: Retain and make use of "inadvertently acquired" domestic communications if they contain usable intelligence, information on criminal activity, threat of harm to people or property, are encrypted, or are believed to contain any information relevant to cybersecurity; - If location is unknown treat as if outside US and non-US person - “In the context of a cryptanalytic effort, maintenance of technical data bases requires retention of all communications that are enciphered or reasonably believed to contain secret meaning, and sufficient duration may consist of any period of time during which encrypted material is subject to, or of use in, cryptanalysis.” - Target: using “specific types of cryptology or steganography” that are “extensively used by individuals associated with a foreign power or foreign territory.” - PGP? Tor?
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41	sl	It’s no accident Facebook made Instagram’s new videos exactly as long as a television commercial	http://qz.com/96475/its-no-accident-facebook-made-instagrams-new-videos-exactly-as-long-as-a-television-commercial/
42		- max of 15 secs - feels really long. why 15? - earlier this week we heard Facebook delaying video ads to add more features that will be launched "concurrently with video ads," according to AdAge. - Instagram with 15-second videos is right in the sweet spot for Facebook: It’s mobile, it’s video, and at that length, it means that advertisers can drop in their short television spots without even modifying them.	q: is this another FB "me too" dud? first thoughts
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46	tm	France to seek ban on Amazon bundled discounts, free delivery	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/21/net-us-france-amazon-idUSBRE95K0KJ20130621
47		After closing arguments, Apple's fate in e-book antitrust case goes to judge	http://www.macworld.com/article/2042554/after-closing-arguments-apples-fate-in-ebook-antitrust-case-goes-to-judge.html
48		France Culture Minister Aurelie Filippetti govt will ban Amazon from discounting books and offering free delivery - Told BFM News: "I'm in favor of ending the possibility of offering both free delivery and a five percent discount. We need a law, so we're going to find a legislative window to introduce one." - France already bans retailers from discounting books more than 5% from publisher's price - Guillaume Husson, spokesman for the SLF book retailers' union claims Amazon must lose money to offer free delivery and the discount - Put this against Apple in court for allegedly conspiring to limit price competition and raise prices in eBook market. Again to stop Amazon from undercutting prices mostly by selling ebooks at $9.99
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50	sl	HTC slashed executive pay by half after disappointing 2012	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/21/4451244/htc-executive-bonuses-cut-half
51		HTC Said to Hire Robert Downey Jr. for $12 Million Ad Campaign	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-20/htc-said-to-hire-robert-downey-jr-for-12-million-ad-campaign.html
52		- annual report published today: HTC said it paid its top executives NT$660.5 million ($21.94 million) in 2012, down 51.4 percent from NT$1.36 billion ($45.18 million) in 2011. As the Taiwanese smartphone maker reduced costs, HTC CEO Peter Chou and president of engineering Fred Lui both saw their total compensation fall below NT$100 million ($3.3 million) for the first time in two years. - exec departures, product delays. HTC First (FB phone) did not impress. samsung spends 10x on marketing - In addition to HTC posting its slimmest profit on record last quarter, sales are down 68 percent and its global smartphone market share is off 76 percent since a peak in the third quarter of 2011, according to data compiled by Bloomberg	- HTC has enlisted actor Robert Downey Jr. for a two-year global marketing deal worth about $12 million to promote the Taiwanese company's smartphone brand, according to two people with knowledge of the plans. - Disney announcing today that Downey has signed onto do Avengers 2 and 3, plus Iron Man films saw Marvel's biggest box office debuts ever.. big name
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54	ia	Microsoft's canceled 'Project Brazil' took aim at Amazon, eBay	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/06/20/microsoft_project_brazil/
55		- The Wall Street Journal reports that MS explored plans to build an Amazon competitor - Internally, it was called "Project Brazil" - MS held talks with retailers and tech companies to create a marketplace with an array of merchants and a unified shipping cart w/ broad shipping options. - MS considered subsidizing goods on the ecommerce service using a portion of advertising dollars merchants spend on Bing or elsewhere - The Journal says MS wanted to offer the marketplace as a part of Windows and related products like the Xbox - An MS spokesperson told the WSJ that, "Project Brazil was an incubation to enable a more direct commerce model between customers and brands and merchants" Q: MS has Bing Shopping and digital marketplaces, would it have been so crazy to take on Amazon?
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59		New Technique For Optical Storage Claims 1 Petabyte On a Single DVD	http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/13/06/21/0255241/new-technique-for-optical-storage-claims-1-petabyte-on-a-single-dvd
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65		Mobile Asia Expo starts June 26 and Sony hinting it will have a new smart watch tweet from sony experia acct - One in three smartphone users want smart wrist wear. #itstime #MAE13	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/21/4451750/sony-teases-new-smartwatch-at-mobile-asia-expo
66		Sony says it will fix unusable PlayStation 3 software with a June 27th patch	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/21/4452050/sony-to-issue-ps3-lock-up-patch-june-27th
67		LG to host an event in New York City on August 7th - Optimus G packing a Snapdragon 800 SoC?	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/20/lg-new-york-city-event/
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1		TITLE: On Behalf of the Loopers	Xbox One Eighty \| Behind the scenes rocket sauce \| Feels Fringey \| On Behalf of the Loopers \| Loop-curious \|

2		Gamers defeat Xbox One, Public Enemy calls BitTorrent a friend, Instagram gets video http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Brian Brushwood LOWER THIRD URL: scamstuff.com, @shwood
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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11		News Fuse - Top 10		VIDEO
12	tm	Internet, feel your power. Microsoft has reversed course on its game management policies for the Xbox One. You will no longer be able to play games without the disc in the machine. You will no longer be able to share your games with 10 household members. And you'll no longer be able to access disc-based games from any Xbox One console. You'll also no longer be have to have an Internet connection after setup, and you'll be more likely to be able to buy and sell used games since Microsoft will no longer manage rights for disc-based games. You won!	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/19/xbox-one-drm-used-games-reversal/
13	sl	Google has been ordered by France to make changes to its policy regarding Internet users’ data within three months or face fines, with five other European countries also expected to take similar actions against the search engine by the end of July. France’s data protection watchdog CNIL (National Commission for Computing and Civil Liberties) has stated that Google is breaching French laws as it “prevents individuals from knowing how their personal data may be used and from controlling such use”.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/06/20/france-orders-google-to-amend-policy-on-internet-users-data-in-3-months-or-face-fines/
14	ia	About one day after Adobe Creative Cloud went live, Adobe Photoshop CC has been cracked. Tech site Fstoppers says that a version of the software is available on torrent sites and takes advantage of Photoshop's offline mode. Adobe was last seen shaking its fist in the air yelling, "Pirates!"	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57590213-83/that-was-quick-adobes-creative-cloud-already-pirated/
15	tm	Yahoo recently announced it would retire user ids that have been inactive for more than 12 months as of July 15. The idea is to make those handles available for registration. Mat Honan at Wired pointed out this could lead to bad guys registering a previously used email address that might still be set for password recovery at a service like Gmail. Yahoo says it will have a 30-day period will it will notify emailers to dead accounts that the account no longer exists.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/20/4447814/yahoo-user-id-identity-theft-security
16	sl	Following on reports that Huawei was interested in buying Nokia, The Wall Street Journal reports Microsoft and Nokia were THIS close to striking a deal as recently as this month. Sources say Microsoft walked away front he table. This is a recurring rumor, so we'll just schedule it for the News Fuse again in three months.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/19/microsoft-was-near-deal-for-nokia/
17	ia	The NYT reports the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission will recommend an inquiry of patent trolls. The FTC is likely to approve that inquiry and would issue subpeonas to those companies that buy and use patents to sue others. The FTC wants to know how these companies conduct their business, "including whether they coordinate their lawsuits with other patent holders."	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/business/ftc-is-said-to-plan-inquiry-of-frivolous-patent-lawsuits.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
18	tm	Fast WiFi devices that are standards compliant and therefore assured of interoperability here we come! The WiFi Alliance announced yesterday June 19 the launch of the Wi-Fi certified ac program, allowing makers of WiFi products that support 802.11ac to be sure they work with other AC devices. 802.11 ac works on the 5GHz frequency, offers reduced latency and speeds up to 1 Gbps.	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3132_7-57589980-98/wi-fi-alliance-launches-802.11ac-certification-program/
19	sl	Best Buy announced a recall of 5,100 MacBook batteries made by third-party manufacturer ATG. The recall was issued due to some of the batteries catching fire. There were a total of thirteen incidents with one user suffering serious burns to their leg.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/19/best-buy-recalls-5100-third-party-macbook-batteries-for-fire-risk
20	tm	India is often called the world's largest democracy and now its vying with the US for the world's largest surveillance state. Reuters reports on the Central Monitoring System approved in 2011 which began rolling out in April of this year. The new system will allow the government to listen to and tape phone conversations, read e-mails and text messages, monitor posts on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn and track searches on Google of selected targets, all without messy court orders.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/20/us-india-surveillance-idUSBRE95J05G20130620
21	ia	The Nacka District Court in Sweden has sentenced Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm Warg to two years in prison for attempted aggravated fraud and aggravated fraud. Throughout the case, Svartholm Warg and his co-defendants asserted that that other people used their computers to carry out the fraud. Svartholm Warg's lawyers have three weeks to appeal.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2042502/pirate-bay-cofounder-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-for-hacking.html
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27	ia	Microsoft backtracks on Xbox One sharing policies	http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/19/tech/gaming-gadgets/xbox-drm/index.html
28		Your Feedback Matters – Update on Xbox One	http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update
29		Scott Johnson predicted this earlier this week	http://www.myextralife.com/comic/turn-around/comment-page-1/	SCREEN
30		- Microsoft posted an about face on its Xbox site regarding the Xbox One credited to Don Mattick, President of MS's Interactive Entertainment Business - An internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games (after a one time system set-up). No 24 hour connection requirement - Used and rented games will work like they do today. - Disc based games will require the disc to be in the tray - If you choose to download your games, you will be able to play them offline just like you do today. Downloaded titles can't be shared or resold - There will be no regional restrictions - MS says that it has "heard from many of you... and listened to your feedback." Q: Is this position switch a good thing? Will this take away Sony's early advantage?	<-- Don't forget the sharing of online games with 10 household member and the ability to get your games on any Xbox without the disc goes away here. I think a more interesting question is did this make Microsoft's Xbox worse ort better? tm
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32	sl	Public Enemy backs BitTorrent, releases new single in a Bundle, announces remix contest for fans	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/20/public-enemy-bittorrent-bundle-single-remix-contest/
33		- last month BT announced Bundle media format - torrent-based media format with tools for donation or email collection. The first release is part of a partnership with Ultra Music (home of artists such as David Guetta, Tiesto and deadmau5) - PE historically in favor of music sharing services, Napster - Public Enemy releasing its latest single as a Bundle & announcing a BitTorrent-based remix contest. - Download the torrent, get copy of single "Get Up Stand Up," - your email address unlocks the Bundle -- you get music video, outtakes and 37 remix-able multitracks. - ppl can submit remixes of the song to the group using BitTorrent SoShare. PE will pick the best remix, officially release it, and give the winner recording gear and a smattering of Public Enemy swag.	Q: will this format catch on? is this the future of "extras" for superfans?
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35	ia	Adobe's subscription-only Photoshop CC has already been pirated	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/20/4447916/adobe-photoshop-cc-pirated-in-one-day
36		- Fstoppers reports that pirated copies of Adobe's Photoshop Creative Cloud popped up on BitTorrent sites and it doesn't require authentication with Adobe's servers (meaning this is a cracked version) - Adobe Photoshop CC just went live the other day and it was cracked in one day. - The pirated version takes advantage of the software's offline mode, which checks w/Adobe's servers once a month. - If you do pick up the pirated version, you won't have access to many of Adobe's cloud feature Q: One of the reasons Adobe moved to the creative cloud version and dumped boxed copies was to curb piracy - considering this story, what are the chances Adobe brings back boxed versions?
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41	tm	MakerBot Sells to Stratasys for $403M — Plus $201M for Earn-Outs — as 3-D Printing Market Explodes	http://allthingsd.com/20130619/makerbot-sells-to-stratasys-for-403m-plus-201m-for-earn-outs-as-3-d-printing-market-explodes/
42		Leading 3-D Printer Firms Stratasys and MakerBot to Merge	http://techland.time.com/2013/06/20/leading-3-d-printer-firms-stratasys-and-makerbot-to-merge/
43		3 Ways Stratasys and Makerbot Will Change 3D Printing	http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelwolf/2013/06/20/3-ways-stratasys-and-makerbot-will-change-3d-printing/
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46		Makerbot to Strtasys $403 million in stock $201 million performance-based earn outs (Q3) - Strasys since 1989 Industrial 3D printing, Merged with Objet (Israel) December - Bre Pettis will continue to run company independently in Brooklyn - ATD reports revenue $75 million in 2013 vs. $15.7 million 2012 - market expected to double by 2016 from $3 billion this year, said Stratasys CEO David Reis. - Stratasys owns Objet (a company it acquired last year) and its patented Polyjet technology, an ink-jet like process that creates much higher-fidelity, beautiful 3D prints. Q: What can we expect from Makerbot after this?
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48	sl	FACEBOOK EVENT	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/20/facebook-new-product-liveblog/	http://vimeo.com/68765934
49		- Zuck and IG founder Kevin Systrom welcomed eveyrone to the event - IG historically being about images. educational, entertaining - 16 billion photos have been shared on Instagram, and the service gets 1 billion likes a day - video icon to the right of photo icon - record up to 15 sec of video - 13 filters w new names - choose the thumbnail that ppl see in the feed - no looping vid. one and done - ios, android, web - auto-stabilitzation for vids called "cinema"	will play natively in FB feed. servers are ready
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51	tm	Yahoo responds to recycled account concerns, 'going to extraordinary lengths' to protect users	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/20/4447814/yahoo-user-id-identity-theft-security
52		Yahoo’s Very Bad Idea to Release Email Addresses	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/yahoos-very-bad-idea/
53		Yahoo will reset inactive accounts this July to free up the user ID you've 'always wanted'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/12/4423886/yahoo-to-reset-inactive-accounts-in-july
54		Yahoo announced June 12 it will reset IDs dormant for 12 months July 15 - Users can then reserve a username and they'll find out in August if they get it - Mat Honan pointed out bad guys could seize old IDs and use it for password resets - a 30-day period between an account deactivation and its subsequent recycling. - unsubscribe inactive accounts from newsletters - notify "merchants, e-commerce sites, financial institutions, social networks, email providers, and other online properties" that the account will soon be recycled. "Can I tell you with 100 percent certainty that it's absolutely impossible for anything to happen? No. But we're going to extraordinary lengths to ensure that nothing bad happens to our users," Yahoo director Dylan Casey told Reuters. Q: Is it enough?
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65		Nvidia Shield tablet’s price cut to $299 ahead of June 27 launch	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/06/nvidia-shield-tablets-price-cut-to-299-ahead-of-june-27-launch/
66		AT&T launching the water and dust resistant Galaxy S4 Active tomorrow, already started shipping	http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_is_now_shipping_the_samsung_galaxy_s4_active-news-6251.php
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1		TITLE: First Rule of FISC Club	First rule of FISC Club \| The Nikonia Vixia Lumia

2		Google pushes government for PRISM disclosure, Apple TV gets HBO and ESPN, Amazon does opposite of Netflix http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Turpster, UK Podcaster LOWER THIRD URL: @the_t
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12	tm	HTC unveiled the Butterfly S at a press conference in Taiwan today. The new flagship phone comes with a 5-inch 1080p Super LCD 3 display capable of 440ppi and BoomSound speakers with HTC Beats Audio. Inside is a 1.9GH+Z Snapdragon 600, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage along with a quad-band HSPA/WCDMA radio and a 3200 mAh battery. Engadget reports the Butterfly S will sell in Taiwan for NT$22,900 about $767 US in July in grey, white and red versions in partnership with China Telecom.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57589984-94/htcs-new-5-inch-butterfly-s-phone-takes-wing/
13	sl	Don't let the hot summer sun fool you, winter is definitely coming. Apple TV has been updated today with direct acess to content from HBO GO and WatchESPN, as well as Sky News, anime and Asian drama streaming service Crunchyroll and Qello.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/19/apple-tv-gets-hbo-go-espn-sky-news-crunchyroll-and-qello-as-itunes-passes-1bn-tv-show-downloads/
14	ia	Google filed a motion with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court seeking a declaratory judgment that says Google has "a right under the First Amendment to publish... (1) the total number of [Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Act] requests it receives, if any; and (2) the total number of users or accounts encompassed within such reports.” Google says it wants to increase transparency due to what it calls "false or misleading reports in the media" related to Google's compliance with foreign intelligence surveillance requests.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/google-wants-secret-court-to-grant-publication-of-two-data-points
15	tm	Fashion and design retailer Fab.com is now worth $1 billion after a series D round of funding led by Chinese company Tencent. Yes that TenCent, the one with WeChat. Fab.com has yet to reach profitably but expects sales to double this year. TenCent also runs a payment service called TenPay and may use its relationship with Fab.com to bring social commerce to WeChat.	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/06/19/tencent-leads-150m-investment-in-fab-hinting-at-imminent-china-launch-and-wechat-monetization/
16	sl	Electric car maker Tesla Motors will recall 1,228 of its 2013 Model S cars manufactured between May 10 and June 8th, due to a defect in the mounting bracket of the rear seat. The massive fix will cost Tesla about $150,000 during the second quarter. Chief Executive Elon Musk said the Model S defect emerged after the factory made body side alignment changes that weakened the bracket. Tesla will inspect and reinforce the bracket in all the cars built during this time period.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/us-tesla-recall-idUSBRE95I0OZ20130619
17	ia	10 privacy authorities from countries including Canada, Israel, and Australia sent a letter to Google regarding Google Glass. The letter asks eight questions related to privacy such as what the privacy safeguards are, what information Google collects through Glass and how Glass complies with data protection laws. The authorities also wanted a demo of Google Glass and want to try it for themselves. Wait a second - did these guys just want to test out Glass for free?	http://www.zdnet.com/privacy-authorities-issue-google-a-please-explain-on-glass-7000016982/
18	tm	Sony may have a lot of gamer love for the PS4, but the PS3 is causing some hate today. Sony pulled the latest firmware update for the PS3 after reports that some consoles were bricked after the update. The PS3 has a safe mode that could be used to restore non-working consoles.	http://www.techhive.com/article/2042402/sony-pulls-ps3-update-after-complaints-it-bricks-consoles.html
19	sl	Researchers at the University of Erlangen in Germany have found a flaw in the automatically generated pre-shared keys used in Apple's iOS hotspots that could make them susceptible to attack in under a minute. Under iOS, users have the option to specify their own passwords to secure their device when it is used as a personal hotspot. But Apple initially populates the password field with an automatically generated password. However, according to three researchers from the German university, the method in which these passwords are generated leaves them vulnerable to attack.	http://www.zdnet.com/researchers-able-to-predict-apple-ios-generated-hotspot-passwords-7000016937/
20	tm	The dream of a wireless power standard just got another supporter. Qualcomm and Samsung started the Alliance for Wireless Power last year. Intel announced it has joined the Alliance's board of directors. Expect AMD to start the Browncoats Wireless Power Group.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/19/intel-joins-a4wp/
21	ia	Nvidia wants money - so they came up with an idea. The company announced it will begin to license its GPU cores and visual computing patent portfolio to third parties. The news came via NVidia's corporate blog and mentioned how the company earns a cool $250 million a year from Intel as a license fee for its patents. Nvidia says it will start licensing its GPU core based on the Kepler architecture, so give all your monies to Nvidia.	http://allthingsd.com/20130618/nvidia-to-license-its-graphics-chip-technology/
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28		Google challenges U.S. gag order, citing First Amendment	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/google-challenges-us-gag-order-citing-first-amendment/2013/06/18/96835c72-d832-11e2-a9f2-42ee3912ae0e_story.html
29		Motion Filed by Google	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/google-challenges-us-gag-order-citing-first-amendment/2013/06/18/96835c72-d832-11e2-a9f2-42ee3912ae0e_story.html	SOURCE
30		Google Filed motion with FISC claiming business has been harmed - "Google seeks a declaratory judgment that Google has a right under the First Amendment to publish, and that no applicable law or regulation prohibits Google from publishing, two aggregate unclassified numbers: (1) the total number of [Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Act] requests it receives, if any; and (2) the total number of users or accounts encompassed within such reports,” the six-page filing states." - “Lumping national security requests together with criminal requests — as some companies have been permitted to do — would be a backward step for our users.” - Twitter legal counsel, Benjamin Lee, tweeting, “We agree with @Google: It’s important to be able to publish numbers of national security requests — including FISA disclosures — separately.”
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32	sl	Apple TV gets HBO GO, ESPN, Sky News, Crunchyroll and Qello, as iTunes passes 1bn TV show downloads	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/19/apple-tv-gets-hbo-go-espn-sky-news-crunchyroll-and-qello-as-itunes-passes-1bn-tv-show-downloads/
33		- HBO GO and WatchESPN, as well as Sky News, anime and Asian drama streaming service Crunchyroll and Qello. - Apple also announced today that iTunes users have now downloaded more than one billion TV episodes and 380 million movies to date. This works out at over 800 TV episodes and over 350,000 movies each day. - WatchESPN, meanwhile, gives sports fans access to live broadcasting on ESPN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3 and ESPN Buzzer Beater/Goal Line, provided they already have access to ESPN’s network through another subscription package - Sky News will give users in the US, UK and Ireland access to 24/7 news coverage, similar to its existing satellite TV channel. Qello offers streaming of concerts and music documentaries, while Crunchyroll supports popular Japanese animation shows such as Naruto Shipuuden, Bleach and Attack on Titan.	q: is this just keeping up with the Rokus? or is this a sign Apple TV is finally out of "hobby" mode?
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35	ia	Amazon Wants to Create Appointment TV Online, Not Follow Netflix Binging	http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2013/06/amazon-alpha-house-release-plan/66348/
36		No Binge Viewing on Amazon? Inside Details on ‘Alpha House,’ New Political Comedy for Fall	http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/no-binge-viewing-amazon-inside-details-alpha-house-new-political-comedy-fall-98011
37	27	- The executive producer of Alpha House, a show that will make its debut on Amazon, Jonathan Alter says that Amazon will not release the series all at once - Alter explained: "It hasn't been entirely determined how they'll put it out. But it will be a different model." - The Atlantic Wire thinks Netflix's strategy of releasing all of its eps at once isn't "foolproof" and said that the current Netflix model eliminates watercooler chat - It looks like Amazon is working on appointment viewing online Q: Binge viewing vs. appointment viewing - what's the way to go for online video?
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41		New PlayStation 4 video shows off the next-gen interface, video sharing and game download options	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/06/19/new-playstation-4-video-takes-a-peek-at-the-new-interface-video-sharing-and-game-download-options/	VIDEO
42		Chief System Architect Sony PS4 Mark Cerny on Fallon --BITE "We support used games. We don't require an Internet connection." USED GAMES Xbox - Give to one friend who's been on list 30 days, no charge to participating retail or user for transferring game. Both up to publishers. Sony - Won't restrict used games. Publishers could do their own DRM or online game play restriction -New PS4 video shows some of interface (leaked last week)
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44	sl	Feedly Cloud Goes Live To Replace Google Reader’s Backend, Power New Web Version Of Feedly’s App	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/19/feedly-cloud-goes-live/
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46		- 10 days till Google Reader is gone - feedly transforming from RSS application to RSS platform (Normandy project to clone Reader API): Feedly Cloud now live, powering Feedly’s own apps and those from a small handful of approved developers. - new, standalone web version of Feedly (one that doesn’t rely on a browser extension) - partnerships with RSS app makers Reeder, Press, Nextgen Reader, Newsify and gReader earlier this month, using Feedly API. - New partners partners IFTTT, Sprout Social, gNewsReader for BlackBerry 10 and Symbian/MeeGo, Press, Pure News Widget, and Meneré - Feedly’s has apps for iOS, Android, Chrome, Safari and Firefox	-Feedly says it now reaches 12 million users, up from 4 million pre-Reader retirement. Millions of new users have come to the service, and more importantly, the company says that 68 percent of new users become weekly actives. - blog post: we did not migrate from google reader is your history (too much data) so you have to expect that you are starting from a blank history and your unread counts will be reset. This is a one time issue. Q: has feedly just solved rss? what about competitors?
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48	ia	Huawei says has no plans to buy Nokia	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/18/us-nokia-huawei-idUSBRE95H15S20130618
49		Why no company will acquire Nokia right now	http://news.yahoo.com/why-no-company-acquire-nokia-now-131031945.html
50		- Nokia shares soared on news from the Financial Times saying that Hauwei was considering an acquisition of Nokia. - The Financial Times report quoted Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei's consumer business group. Here's the actual quote, "“We are considering these sorts of acquisitions; maybe the combination has some synergies but depends on the willingness of Nokia. We are open-minded,” - Then Huawei's VP for external affairs, Bill Plummer said that the company "has no plans to acquire Nokia." - Nokia hasn't commented. - BGR thinks no company will acquire Nokia right now saying that companies like Lenovo or Cisco don't want Nokia since it is a feature phone company. Q: Does Nokia appear to be a target for acquisition? Is there a dream partner for Nokia that you can think of?
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1		TITLE: Are You Calling Yahoo Fat?	I'm not saying people at Yahoo suck \| Yahoo's Fat \| LL Cool G \| Ponies, Ponies, Ponies

2		Yahoo buying failed startups, More stores to sell Chromebooks, LG is BACK baby! http://live.twit.tv/
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	What Huawei calls the world's slimmest Android smartphone launched today, the Ascend P6 in pink, black and white versions. Unveiled in London at Huawei's Beauty event, the 6.18mm thick phone features a 4.7-inch screen, 8-megapixel front camera, 2,000 mAh battery and can record and playback 1080p video. It also has Android 4.2.2. with Huawei's Emotion UI. The P6 will sell for €449 in China later this month, Western Europe in July and other markets soon to follow.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/18/huawei-launches-the-ascend-p6-a-ridiculously-thin-android-smartphone-with-high-end-specs-to-match/
13	sl	Yesterday we heard Apple's version of its participation in the NSA spying program PRISM, and today's it's Yahoo's turn. The company says over the past six months it’s received between 12,000 and 13,000 data requests, which includes ordinary law enforcement requests and secret FISA orders. CEO Melissa Mayer writes that "like all companies, Yahoo! cannot lawfully break out FISA request numbers at this time… however, we strongly urge the federal government to reconsider its stance on this issue."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/17/4440480/yahoo-reveals-data-request-numbers-urges-for-openness-on-fisa
14	ia	FiftyThree, the company behind the very popular iPad app Paper, just landed $15 million from investors led by Andreessen Horowitz. CEO Georg Petschnigg told GigaOm that he foresees expanding to an entire suite of software, services and hardware. FiftyThree's 22-person team is made up of folks with experience on the Xbox and the tech unicorn known as the Microsoft Courier. Petschnigg didn't give specifics as to what kind of hardware to expect from FiftyThree.	http://gigaom.com/2013/06/18/paper-ipad-app-gets-15m-to-add-more-productivity-software-services-and-hardware/
15	tm	Adobe just released the latest version of its Creative Cloud programs, including Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. The subscription service is the only way to get the latest versions and Adobe is enticing new subs by offering 60% off for 12 months to CS6 owners and 40% off for CS3 to CS5.5 owners. Adobe may be considering an overall price drop as well if a survey sent to current subscribers is an indicator.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/18/adobe-creative-cloud-apps-now-available/
16	sl	Oculus VR is staying indie, for now. The virtual reality headste company raised $16 million in Series A venture capital, with a couple new board members. The money will be used to expand the firm, hire more employees, and allow the team to focus on its goals, says its CEO Brenden Iribe. He says "For a few hundred dollars, students will be able to do virtual surgery in an almost realistic environment."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/17/4439608/oculus-series-a-funding-15-million
17	ia	AMD announced an upcoming processor based on the ARM architecture. It's called "Seattle" and it's an eight-core 64-bit processor meant for servers. The first versions of Seattle will be produced in the first quarter of next year with commercial quantities scheduled for the second quarter of 2014.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/18/4440926/amd-arm-seattle-server-chip-announcement
18	tm	AT&T and Goal Zero will put 25 free Street Charge stations in a handful locations around NYC. Fort Green Park gets the first one on June 18th, followed by Brooklyn Bridge Park, Coney Island, and points beyond. Each station will stay where it is for three or four weeks before moving on to a new location. The solar-powered poles have six connectors, one 30-pin iPhone, one lightning iPhone, one micro-USB connector, and three female USB connectors, for those with their own cables.	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/06/att-will-rescue-your-dying-phone-with-a-solar-power-charging-station/
19	sl	Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed HB 2268, a bill that shields Texas residents from snooping by state and local law enforcement without a warrant, and now includes email. This is the first state to update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), written in 1986, that says federal law enforcement agencies are only required to get a warrant to access recent e-mails before they are opened by the recipient. Now, at least in Texas, opened and unopened email is treated the same.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/texas-becomes-first-state-to-require-warrant-for-e-mail-snooping/
20	tm	Google announced the ChromeBook will begin showing up in more retail locations than just Amazon and Best Buy soon. The number of outlets will jump from 2000 stores to 6600 with new chains carrying the laptops in the US, UK, Netherlands, Australia, France and Sweden. Wal-Mart alone will add 2800 stores carrying the 16GB Acer Chromebook for $199.	http://androidcommunity.com/google-chromebook-to-expand-its-retail-outlet-base-20130617/
21	ia	NVidia announced that CUDA 5.5 is out of private beta and is now a public release candidate. This version of CUDA brings ARM support for the first time, which means it will natively support GPU-accelerated computing on ARM-based systems. This could also help make NVidia a bigger player in the super computer arena as now an ARM-based computer could be powered by NVidia processors, unlike the common pairing of x86 processors and an NVidia Tesla GPU.	http://www.anandtech.com/show/7080/nvidia-isc-2013-cuda-55-more
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29		Marissa Mayer Wants To Buy Two Failed Startups This Morning	http://www.businessinsider.com/marissa-mayer-wants-to-buy-two-failed-startups-this-morning-2013-6
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33		Chromebooks: coming to more stores near you	http://googleblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/chromebooks-coming-to-more-stores-near.html
34		Triple retail outlets with Chromebooks from 2,000 to 6600 - Wal-Mart and Staples (Office Depot, Office Max, Fry’s, TigerDirect and more) added to Best Buy and Amazon - In UK, coming to Tesco, Mediamrket and Saturn in Netherlands - Australia, France and Sweden, you’ll see Chomebooks popping up in FNAC stores, Elgiganten stores, JB Hi-Fi, and Harvey Norman outlets. Q: Are Chromebooks really all that popular?
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36	sl	LG phone to sport always-on voice commands in 2014 -- report	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57589786-94/lg-phone-to-sport-always-on-voice-commands-in-2014-report/
37		LG's 1 Million Optimus G Pro Sales in Four Months is a Personal Best	http://hothardware.com/News/LGs-1-Million-Optimus-G-Pro-Sales-in-Four-Months-is-a-Personal-Best/
38		- LG will launch in 2014, will allow users to speak commands without needing to touch the screen first, Gotta Be Mobile is reporting on Tuesday, citing three people who claim to have knowledge of LG's plans.The technology will also allow for a broader range of commands than those available now. - to take advantage of that technology, LG's device will run the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor -- a chip designed with always-on voice command functionality. - users to activate the feature by simply saying hello to the device. The chip is capable of learning the device owner's voice to ensure others can't call out commands and access information.	- No other LG phone has ascended to 1 million sales faster than the Optimus G Pro. LG also set a personal record for 500,000 handset sales, taking just 40 days to reach the halfway mark (en route to 1 million). The Optimus G Pro is now averaging 8,000 sales per day.
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43		Right now, Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty isn't coming to Xbox One or Xbox 360	http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-06-13-right-now-oddworld-new-n-tasty-isnt-coming-to-xbox-one-or-xbox-360
44		Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty from Oddworld Inhabitants PS3, PS4, WiiU, Windows, Mac, Linux. - Oddworld Lorne Lanning told Eurogamer: Have a license for Xbox but need a publisher - “Why do we need a publisher when we self-finance our games, we build our own IP, we manage our own IP and we’ve turned nearly two million units online as indie publishers sold – not free downloads? Why? What’s wrong with us?” - Microsoft's games boss Phil Spencer told Eurogamer, MS open to idea of self-publishing but not a 'plan of record now.' Q: Is a strong indie gaming community an advantage for Sony?
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46	sl	Maker of 'Candy Crush Saga' Plans IPO	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887323566804578553292301803254-lMyQjAxMTAzMDEwODExNDgyWj.html
47		- Midasplayer International Holding Co.(AKA "King"), the publisher of online and mobile games has hired banks (J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Credit Suisse Group AG, and Bank of America Corp.) to pursue a U.S. initial public offering, according to people familiar with the move. - "Candy Crush Saga," launched on Facebook in April 2012 and involves matching up columns and rows of candy items. It is the most popular app on Facebook, with an estimated 15.4M average daily users as of the most recent figures, according to AppData. also has iOS and Android apps - London-based King goes back to 2003, when its founders started a gaming website called Midasplayer.com, which featured games such as 8-Ball Pool that were primarily played on its website and other web portals. - Zynga story isn't shaking out well, shared down 70% since 2011 IPO	- is this another ill-fated fad? does King have a chance in public market?
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49	ia	Facebook’s Zuckerberg Meets Samsung to Discuss Partnerships	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-18/facebook-s-zuckerberg-meets-samsung-executives-amid-mobile-push.html
50		Zuckerberg And Samsung Meet, Raising Questions About Facebook's Future Mobile Plans	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/18/zuckerberg-and-samsung-meet-raising-questions-about-facebooks-future-mobile-plans/
51		- Bloomberg reports that Mark Zuckerberg visited with Samsung to discuss potential partnerships according to the head of Samsung's handset division - The partnership would help Facebook boost advertising sales from mobile devices - Zuckerberg met with Samsung President Shin Jong Kyun and also discussed the state of IT industry. - FB doesn't have any official comment about this trip - FB mobile advertising: $0 in 2011, $470M in 2012, expected to make $2B in 2013 acc'g to research firm eMarketer. Google pulled in $4.6B in mobile advertising in 2012. Q: Do you expect to see something come to fruition between FB and Samsung?
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58		Elon Musk: Tesla to demo battery swap technology on Thursday	http://gigaom.com/2013/06/18/elon-musk-tesla-to-demo-battery-swap-tech-on-thursday-night/
59		AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 arrives June 21st for $399, $199 with phone	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/18/att-samsung-galaxy-note-8-release/
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2		Stories subject to change up until showtime	GUEST: Lon Seidman, Co-Founder of the Independent Media Network, Writer for CTTechJunkie.com LOWER THIRD URL: LonSeidman.com, @lonseidman
3		coming up on tech news today, apple talks about its PRISM relationship, Samsung's going LTE-Advanced, and is Instagram getting vined? all that and more next...
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	sl	Apple has spoken up about the US government’s PRISM program and revealed that between December 2012 and May 2013 the firm received 4,000-5,000 requests for user data from the government. Apple says the data isn’t limited to (Foreign Intelligence enquiries, though, and it includes requests for information to help find missing persons or solve crimes.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/06/17/apple-says-it-received-4000-5000-data-requests-from-us-officials-in-last-6-months/
13	ia	Officials from the National Security Agency say that it does not collect cellphone-location records. The agency says that while it is authorized to collect "geolocational" information about callers, it chooses not to. The NSA claims that the data doesn't provide enough value to justify the resources required to use it.	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887323836504578549872755892406-lMyQjAxMTAzMDEwNjExNDYyWj.html
14	sl	Facebook is holding a mystery product event this thursday June 20th, and a source tells techcrunch that Facebook will update Instagram to let people also take and share short videos. if this is true, it would seem to be a response to the popularity of video-sharing services, namely Twitter’s Vine, but also Viddy, Cinemagram and Socialcam, which have all at one time or another been dubbed the “Instragram for video” apps.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/17/source-instagram-will-get-video-on-june-20/
15	ia	Researchers over at the Darmstadt Technical University in Germany launched SiDiM, a new form of DRM for ebooks. SiDiM alters punctuation and words in the ebook so that each reader gets a unique version of the book. The researchers think this form of DRM is more consumer-friendly as it does not lock the book to a particular device or account.	http://torrentfreak.com/new-drm-changes-text-of-ebooks-to-catch-pirates-130616/
16	sl	Samsung plans to sell a new version of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone with data speeds twice that of what's currently capable, said JK Shin, Samsung's head of its mobile business. The phone will be sold in South Korea as early as this month. The new S4 will use LTE-Advanced 4G technology, an upgrade from conventional 4G called LTE, or long term evolution. LTE-Advanced offers data transmission at up to twice the normal 4G speed. The phones will be powered by Qualcomm chips.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/17/us-samsung-shin-idUSBRE95G05I20130617
17	ia	Forget SATA SSDs, Samsung announced that it is mass-producing new PCIe solid-state drives meant for notebook computers. The Samsung XP941 SSD should be able to read 500GB of data in about six minutes - that's about 2.5x faster than the fastest SATA SSD. Samsung has already cut deals with several computer makers.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57589567-92/samsung-mass-producing-speedier-solid-state-drives/
18	sl	There's a new top supercomputer in the world and it's the Tianhe-2 from China. This supercomputer is capable of performing more than 33 quadrillion calculations per second. The Tianhe-2 uses 32,000 Xeon Processors with 48,000 Xeon Phi accelerator processors for a total of 3.12 million processor cores linked together.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57589374-76/chinese-supercomputer-tops-the-charts-two-years-early/
19	ia	Kotaku says it's got a picture of one of the upcoming iPhone game controllers from Logitech. The controller looks to be black plastic with a joypad on one side and buttons on the other with a large hole in the middle to house an iPhone 5. Game controller support is coming to iPhones with the release of iOS 7.	http://kotaku.com/heres-a-look-at-one-of-the-iphones-new-game-controlle-513662469
20	sl	Skype officially rolled out its Video Messaging feature. Now you can send messages to your friends on iOS, Android, BlackBerry, OS X, and Windows. The feature was released as a beta in February with limitations. Now that it's official, you can send unlimited messages for free.	http://www.macstories.net/linked/skype-launches-video-messaging/
21	ia	Netflix and DreamWorks Animation are teaming up again. DreamWorks Animation will bring more than 300 hours of new content to Netflix's "Just for Kids" section. DreamWorks Animation will base these new shows on its existing movies.	http://allthingsd.com/20130617/netflix-links-up-with-dreamworks-again-for-more-kids-shows/?mod=atd_homepage_carousel
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35		Apple’s Commitment to Customer Privacy	http://www.apple.com/apples-commitment-to-customer-privacy/
36		- apple blog post: "We first heard of the government’s “Prism” program when news organizations asked us about it on June 6. We do not provide any government agency with direct access to our servers, and any government agency requesting customer content must get a court order." - says they asked permission from gov to report national security requests, & gov has allowed "some" of that data - December 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013, Apple received between 4-5k requests from U.S. law enforcement for customer data. Between 9-10k accounts or devices were specified in those requests, which came from federal, state and local authorities and included both criminal investigations and national security matters. - most common request comes from police investigating robberies, searching for missing children, trying to locate a patient with Alzheimer’s disease, or hoping to prevent a suicide. - apple: "our Legal team conducts an evaluation of each request and, only if appropriate, we retrieve and deliver the narrowest possible set of information to the authorities. In fact, from time to time when we see inconsistencies or inaccuracies in a request, we will refuse to fulfill it."	- conversations which take place over iMessage and FaceTime are protected by end-to-end encryption so no one but the sender and receiver can see or read them. Apple cannot decrypt that data. Similarly, we do not store data related to customers’ location, Map searches or Siri requests in any identifiable form. - Last week Microsoft said that for the six months ended December 31 2012, Microsoft received between 6,000 and 7,000 criminal and national security warrants, subpoenas and orders affecting between 31,000 and 32,000 consumer accounts from "US governmental entities". - Facebook said that for the six months ending December 31 2012, the total number of user-data requests Facebook received from any and all government entities in the US (including local, state, and federal, and including criminal and national security-related requests) was between 9,000 and 10,000. It said the total number of Facebook user accounts for which data was requested pursuant to the entirety of those 9,000-10,000 requests was between 18,000 and 19,000 accounts. q: comfort level with apple's disclosure?
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38	ia	Netflix Lands Exclusive Deal for New DreamWorks Animation Original Series	http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/netflix-lands-exclusive-deal-for-new-dreamworks-animation-original-series-1200497640/
39		Hola, Dora! Amazon Locks Up the Viacom Kids’ Shows Netflix Doesn’t Have Anymore.	http://allthingsd.com/20130604/hola-dora-amazon-locks-up-the-viacom-kids-shows-netflix-doesnt-have-anymore/
40		- Netflix and Dreamworks Animation put together a deal to bring 300 hours of new programming for Netflix's Just for Kids section - Variety says that DreamWorks Animation has been looking for ways to ramp up its internal TV biz and had been considering the launch of its own branded cable TV channel. - DreamWorks Animation will have a branded section inside the "Just For Kids" section - Shows will be based on its films, but didn't say which ones would be turned into shows - Netflix is looking to replace some of the children's programming it had before - Amazon wound up getting the rights to shows like Dora the Explorer and Spongebob Q: What kind of impact will this have on Netflix subscriber numbers?
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43		- fb having 6/20 event. invite sent via snail mail, says "a small team has been working on a big idea. join us for coffee and learn about a new product." - three weeks ago Matthew Keys (former dep. editor of social meda for reuters) broke a story noting that video was being tested internally at FB. The videos would be between five and 10 seconds in length - After Twitter debuted an Android version of Vine in the beginning of June, usage reached a tipping point: shares of Vines surpassed those of Instagram photos on Twitter - fb pulled the inline IG photo cards on Twitter, to drive more traffic to ig.com. - mashable previously reported fb could launch RSS feeds, allowing users to subscribe to and pull in online content from news organizations, blogs and videos to keep up with news. The coffee stain on the invite could represent the morning paper, and catching up on the daily news.	q: vine/short vids appear to be sticking. does IG have to allow vid? does it make sense to bake into already popular IG product, or will it diminish experience?
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48		Google's Project Loon uses big networked air balloons to fill internet black holes	http://www.zdnet.com/googles-project-loon-uses-big-networked-air-balloons-to-fill-internet-black-holes-7000016887/
49		- On Friday, Google introduced the world to "Project Loon," which brings wireless Internet access using balloons. - Google says that it believes "that it might actually be possible to build a ring of balloons, flying around the globe on the stratospheric winds, that provides Internet access to the earth below." - Google has already built a system that uses balloons to bring wireless speeds similar to 3G. The pilot program started in the Canterbury area of New Zealand w/ 50 testers trying to connect to the balloons. - Google's still looking for partners - Google says it hopes that the balloons could become an option for rural and remote areas - This is part of Google X and it's one of the company's moonshot projects - Technologically, the balloons paths are controlled using wind and solar power Q: Brilliant? Insane? both?
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51	sl	ISPs to include porn filters as standard in UK by 2014	http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-06/14/parental-filtering-industry-standard
52		- Parental filters for pornographic content will come as a default setting for all homes in the UK by the end of 2013, says David Cameron's special advisor on preventing the sexualisation and commercialisation of childhood, Claire Perry MP. - "[In the UK] we will have filters where if you do nothing, the parental filters will come pre-ticked," said Perry, speaking at a Westminster eForum on 14 June. - not as strict as rumor the government would force ISPs to block access to pornographic content unless a consumer specifically requested it. - ISP talktalk makes consumers make parental filter choices since March 2012. It recently began doing the same with existing customers, with 20,000 enabling filtering in the first week - the UK government is pushing ahead with ensuring that all public Wi-Fi spots are free from adult content	- Culture Secretary Maria Miller recently summoned major tech firms and ISPs like Google and BT to a meeting on 17 June to discuss the policing of illegal content online, a separate issue to underage access to pornographic images.
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55		Skype Brings Free Video Messaging Out Of Preview, Redefines ‘Visual Voicemail’	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/17/skype-brings-free-video-messaging-out-of-preview-redefines-visual-voicemail/
56		- Skype announced its video messaging feature is now official - It was a beta feature since February with a 20 message cap - Now you'll be able to send unlimited messages on Windows 8, Mac, iOS, Android and BlackBerry - Oddly, Windows Phone is not supported yet Q: Do you think you'll end up using this feature? On the business side - what does it say about MS if the newest Skype feature doesn't support WP yet?
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65		O'Reily Velocity "web performance & operations" Conference tomorrow, 6/18	http://velocityconf.com/velocity2013/public/content/home
66		also tomorrow the 18th Huawei is hosting 'Beauty' event in London
67		Digg's Google Reader replacement beta access opens on June 26th, friends and family on the 19th	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/17/digg-rss-reader-june-26/
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2		US Gov and Tech Cos. swap more data, MS Office comes to iPhone, Your genes are not patentable http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Len Peralta, Internet Cartoonist LOWER THIRD URL: lenperalta.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	The long-rumoured Microsoft Office app for Apple's iOS finally arrived today with Excel, Word and PowerPoint support. It only comes in an iPhone version and requires an Office 365 subscription. All files must be in SkyDrive or SharePoint though it will do offline editing. You can buy an Office 365 subscription through the app meaning MS and Apple must have worked out their revenue sharing differences.	http://allthingsd.com/20130614/microsoft-brings-office-365-to-apples-iphone/
13	sl	Thousands of technology, finance and manufacturing companies are working closely with U.S. national security agencies, & giving them sensitive information and in return receiving benefits that include access to classified intelligence, 4 people tell Bloomberg. These programs, whose participants are known as trusted partners, go much deeper than what was revealed by Edward Snowden, a computer technician who did work for the National Security Agency.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-14/u-s-agencies-said-to-swap-data-with-thousands-of-firms.html
14	ia	The Wall Street Journal reports that due to their partial foreign ownership, T-Mobile and Verizon do not participate directly in the NSA's call metadata collection program. The Journal says that officials believe they can still capture information on 99% of U.S. phone traffic since they travel over networks owned by U.S. companies that do work with the NSA.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2042044/some-foreignbacked-us-phone-companies-reportedly-excluded-from-nsa-surveillance-program.html
15	tm	Pando Daily's Michael Carney reports sources close to Hulu's sale negotiations say DirecTV has taken the lead. The sources described negotiations as being in very advanced stages and expect the deal to close before the end of the month. The acquisition price will reportedly be written with a "B". British pounds? Bahraini Dinar? Buyer's remorse? Who knows!	http://pandodaily.com/2013/06/13/sources-directv-will-acquire-hulu-by-months-end-and-why-it-makes-sense/
16	sl	Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet software and services, on Thursday testified in district court in lower Manhattan that he had to convince Jobs to let him pursue an e-bookstore. Even before the iPad launched, Cue was certain Apple should have a bookstore for its iPhone and Macs, but Jobs believed those products weren't ideal for reading. "Steve said it's fine, go do this, but get the deals done in January so I can demo it on stage," Cue said.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57589254-37/steve-jobs-initially-didnt-want-an-ibookstore-eddy-cue-says/
17	ia	Filmmaker Jennifer Nelson has filed a lawsuit against Warner Music seeking to invalidate the company's copyright to the song "Happy Birthday to You." Nelson's argument is that the song is based on a public domain song called "Good Morning to All." The lawsuit wants "Happy Birthday to You" in the public domain and asks for Warner to pay back the millions of dollars it's made in unlawful royalties.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/14/4429412/happy-birthday-lawsuit-demands-warner-music-pay-back-royalites
18	tm	BMI, one of the company's that collects royalties for music publishers has filed a lawsuit against Pandora in New York federal court. Pandora acquired a radio station and argues it now should pay the more favorable rates that radio station owners like ClearChannel pay for their digital services like iheartradio. BMI called it a 'stunt' and will argue that terrestrial rates should not apply to Pandora's digital business.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/14/bmi-sues-pandora/
19	sl	The Supreme Court said human genes isolated by scientists may not be patented. The court ruled unanimously in a dispute brought on by the ACLU against Myriad Genetics, weighing intellectual property associated with genes known to detect early signs of breast and ovarian cancer.	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/scotus-human-patents/
20	tm	Facebook announced it will stop showing sponsored results in its search tool starting in July. Facebook began showing sponsored results in search last August. Businesses will continue to be able to use mobile app install ads along with post link ads. So don't worry. You'll still see ads.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/14/facebook-to-kill-off-sponsored-results/
21	ia	The Financial Times reports that the antitrust watchdog of Brussels is looking into whether Google engaged in anti-competitive deals to further Android. Allegations include Google offering cut-price licensing and exclusive deals. Currently, this is an informal investigation (tie optional) and Brussels has been looking into Android for more than a year.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/10120414/Google-faces-investigation-over-exclusive-deals.html
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28		Bloomberg: Microsoft gives US officials early warnings of software flaws to aid cyber espionage	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/06/14/bloomberg-microsoft-gives-us-officials-early-warnings-of-software-flaws-to-aid-cyber-espionage/
29		Yahoo reportedly fought court order before joining PRISM	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57589298-38/yahoo-reportedly-fought-court-order-before-joining-prism/
30		Makers of hardware and software, banks, Internet security providers, satellite telecommunications companies - NSA, CIA, FBI, US military - equipment specs, software vulnerabilities etc in exch. 4 classified info - Info may be used for infiltration - Companies given docs indemnifying them from civil actions (This is what CISPA is about) Microsoft - info about bugs before fixes made public Telcos - Offshore data access outside purview of US courts McAfee - NSA, FBI, CIA get threat intelligence,"emerging new threats, cyber-attack patterns and vector activity, as well as analysis on the integrity of software, system vulnerabilities, and hacker group activity.” Michael Fey CTO McAfee Google - Sergey Brin allowed in briefing on China linking PLA to Gmail attack	Q: Is this worse or better than personal info? Does it make the US hypcritical over concerns with Huawei and ZTE equipment?
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33		Microsoft brings Office to iPhones but limits its use	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57589267-37/microsoft-brings-office-to-iphones-but-limits-its-use/
34		- Microsoft finally introduced Office for iPhone (not iPad) - To use the app, you'll need an Office 365 subscription - If you don't have one you can buy one year of $100 - The basic application consists of four sections to access recent documents, SkyDrive folders, document creation, and settings - You can create Word, Excel docs, but not PowerPoint - Editing doesn't follow the iOS norms - can't drag to highlight. You'll need to double click. - Tom Warren found the Excel interface difficult to use on the iPhone's small screen - All document changes will sync up to Microsoft's cloud service, and they're fully accessible from Office Web Apps and the Office 2013 desktop applications. - "We don't view this as a standalone app," said Chris Schneider, a marketing manager in Microsoft's Office division. Q: General opinion on offering such an app? No free access.
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36	sl	Supreme Court Strikes Down Patents on Human Genes	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/scotus-human-patents/
37		- The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled human genes isolated by scientists at Myriad Genetics may not be patented - dispute concerned a 2009 lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, which claimed First Amendment was at stake because the patents are so broad they kept scientists from examining and comparing the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (assowciated ith overian and breast cancer). The patents issued more than a decade ago covered any new scientific methods of looking at these human genes that might be developed by others. now invalidated - Myriad found the location of a gene associated with increased risk of breast cancer and identified mutations of that gene that increase the risk,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the court. (.pdf) He said isolated DNA is a “product of nature and not patent eligible.” - Myriad may patent its tests, but other are not forbidden from performing their own, non-infringing tests of the genes at issue or of patenting their own tests. That is because the court found that manipulated or synthetic human DNA, in which “a lab technician creates something new” from the original DNA, is patent eligible.	ACLU attny: “Myriad did not invent the BRCA genes and should not control them. Because of this ruling, patients will have greater access to genetic testing and scientists can engage in research on these genes without fear of being sued.” - previously, Women who feared they may be at an increased risk were barred from having anyone look at their BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes or interpret them except for the patent holder, which charged about $3,000 per test or more.
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42		From Best Buy to Apple: The Transformation of Retail	http://www.wired.com/business/2012/01/from-best-buy-to-apple-the-transformation-of-retail/
43		Samsung Experience shop at Best Buy	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Global-Promotions/Samsung-Experience-Shop/pcmcat297800050005.c?id=pcmcat297800050005
44		"Windows Store" built inside 500 US Best Buys and 100 Canada Best Buy and Future Shops, June- September - 1500- 2000 square feet - 1,200 Microsoft-trained sales associates (about two per location) --Samsung "Experience" mini-stores in 1400 Best Buys by early summer, staffed by Samsung employees -- More than 600 of Best Buys have "Apple Shop" with specially trained "solution consultants" Q: Is this the future of BIg Box retailers? Mini-malls?
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46	ia	Smartphone Makers Pressed to Address Growing Theft Problem	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/smartphone-makers-pressed-to-address-growing-theft-problem/
47		- NY's Attorney General and SF's district attorney announced an initiative to end smartphone theft asking the industry to develop tech to discourage theft - It's called the "Secure Our Smartphones Initiative" and it includes officials from over a dozen states. - “It is totally unacceptable that we have an epidemic of crime that we believe can be eliminated if the technological fixes that we believe are available are put into place,” said co-chair Eric Schneiderman - The coalition is encouraging manufacturers to equip all smartphones with a “kill switch.” Q: Would a "kill switch" really end smartphone theft?
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50		Nextdoor.com	https://nextdoor.com/
51		- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will announce that his city is embracing Nextdoor, the San Francisco-based social network for neighbors, using Nextdoor to push notices into, and pull information back out of, some 1,800 individual neighborhoods across all five boroughs. - Nextdoor is social network for physical neighbors based on verified addresses. Fully integrated with New York government departments, to be used by police, fire, utility, and other agencies. Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia anticipates the city will use the service to post information about power outages, construction notices, traffic accidents, and weather events like tropical storms, among many other potential use cases, bolstering municipal efficiency and citizen engagement. - New York officials will be able to initiate discussions and read neighborhood responses to those discussions, but won’t be able to see discussions that are strictly between neighbors. The partnership with the city will also ensure there is a Nextdoor network available for every single one of the city’s neighborhoods	- Nextdoor putting between 8 and 11 “field organizers” in New York, its first hires outside of its Silicon Valley headquarters. The organizers, primarily drawn from the ranks of former political campaign workers - NextDoor has municipal partnerships similar to its New York arrangement with 120 other cities, including Dallas, Denver, San Diego, and San Jose. q: is a private co with no revenue the way to go for cities? privacy concerns?
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62		Also on Monday: Aereo Is Coming To Atlanta: For Pre-Registered Users
63		And on Monday Some Wikipedia users will start to see the new visual editor
64		Nokia readies major smartphone camera reveal July 11	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-6452_7-57589156/nokia-readies-major-smartphone-camera-reveal-july-11/
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12	tm	Reuters reports sources in Apple's supply chain say new iPhones with 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch screen are being considered for next year. Apple often experiments with different prototypes many of which do not become final products. Sources also told Reuters a new iPhone referred to as the 5S will come with a fingerprint sensor released alongside a cheaper version with a plastic case available in multiple colors.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/13/apple-iphone-idUSL3N0EP1BA20130613
13	sl	Facebook has hashtags! At least, they'll finally be clickable on Facebook. Similar to other services like Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest, hashtags on Facebook allow you to add context to a post or indicate that it is part of a larger discussion. When you click on a hashtag in Facebook, you’ll see a feed of what other people and Pages are saying about that event or topic.	http://marketingland.com/facebook-finally-gets-hashtags-48115
14	ia	It's amazing - Yahoo just acquired Rondee. Okay - so what's Rondee? It's a free conference-call service provider. With the news is that Rondee will no longer accept new users. If you're already a Rondee user, you can make conference calls until July 12th. Archived data from the service will no longer be available after August 12th. This is Yahoo's second purchase this week. Yesterday, the company announced it acquired GhostBird Software, makers of iOS photography apps.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57589112-93/yahoos-buying-spree-continues-with-rondee-acquisition/
15	tm	Sony has invited various journalists to events June 25th in Germany and China and July 4th in Paris. What will they announce? Maybe the Xperia Z Ultra? ePrice claims the ZU will have a 6.44-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 IPS LCD display with 342ppi, run a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and a 64GB microSD card slot, with a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/13/sony-mobile-event-invites-tease-sizable-surprise-could-mean-xpe/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedly&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fengadget+%28Engadget%29
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17	sl	Cord-cutters, you know, like me, — get our TV from the internet rather than traditional cable services — but content like sports, and networks like HBO, still are hard to get access to. Bloomberg reports that's because cable companies, Time Warner Cable being one of them, are offering incentives to media companies and content providers to keep their shows off of internet services. Unnamed sources said those incentives were either monetary or were threats of dropping programming from the media company.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/12/4423102/time-warner-cable-paying-producers-to-keep-tv-off-the-web
18	ia	WhatsApp announced on Twitter that it set a new one-day record of 27 billion messages over a 24-hour period. If you're unfamiliar with WhatsApp, it's a free text messaging alternative. The company says 10 billion messages were sent, 17 billion received. There was no mention of how many messages were about the Stanley Cup Finals. Go 'Hawks.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57589111-296/whatsapp-sets-new-record-with-27-billion-messages-in-a-day/
19	tm	Google reports a "significant jump" in phishing activity in Iran over the past three weeks. The attacks appear to be politically-oriented targeting Gmail accounts in Iran. The first round of Iran's Presidential election begins Friday June 14.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57589075-83/google-uncovers-phishing-campaign-targeting-iranians/
20	sl	Apple now holds about 20 percent of the U.S. ebook market, director Keith Moerer said in court Tuesday. Moerer was a government witness in U.S. vs. Apple, in which the Department of Justice accuses Apple of illegally colluding with book publishers to set ebook prices at the launch of the iBookstore in 2010. Meanwhile, Eddy Cue, called “the chief ringleader of the conspiracy” by a Justice Department lawyer, was called to testify today in the Manhattan trial of the government’s lawsuit against Apple.	http://paidcontent.org/2013/06/12/apple-we-have-20-percent-of-the-u-s-ebook-market/
21		Apple’s Cue Is Key to Defense of E-Book Price-Fixing Case	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-13/apple-s-cue-is-key-to-defense-of-e-book-price-fixing-case.html
22	tm	Jolla announced today it will release it's first phone with the Sailfish OS later this year on the Finnish mobile carrier DNA. Jolla employs several former Nokia employees. Sailfish is a revival of the Meego operating system also formerly of Nokia. The Jolla phone will cost €399 and is available for pre-orders, shipping sometime by the end of the year.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/06/13/finnish-mobile-network-operator-dna-will-be-first-to-offer-the-jolla-smartphone-in-q4-2013/
23	ia	Of the $8.8 billion spent on mobile Internet advertising in 2012, Google took in more than half of that according to eMarketer. The research firm also says that Google took in one-third of all digital ad dollars spent in the world. Facebook made $0 in mobile revenue in 2011, picked up $470 million in 2012 and is expected to take in over $2 billion in 2013. With growth like that, Facebook will be making a gazillion dollars in mobile by 2017 according to analyst firm, eHyperbole.	http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i-wp9VLyK6HxFljBL4smfJtvhw8g?docId=CNG.0ba91be35b7332e9b9b700eb83bb21ce.291
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29	sl	Apple looking at bigger iPhone screens, multiple colours - sources	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/13/apple-iphone-idUSL3N0EP1BA20130613
30		- Apple is looking at introducing at least two bigger iPhones next year - one with a 4.7-inch screen and one with a 5.7-inch screen - said the sources, including those in the supply chain in Asia. They said suppliers have been approached with plans for the larger screens, but noted it is still unclear whether Apple will actually launch its flagship product in the larger sizes. - apple famously changes things until last moment, so nothing's final - cheaper iPhone may push to next year. possible $99 price - China, the world's biggest smartphone market, is set to grow 48 percent this year, outpacing the global increase of 31 percent, according to industry forecasts. - ios 7 dev beta is really buggy. apple has a lot of work to do
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32	ia	Time Warner Cable Content Incentives Thwart New Web TV	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-12/time-warner-cable-content-incentives-thwart-new-web-tv.html
33		Pay TV Ops Set Conditions on Cable Nets in Inking Internet Video Pacts	http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/pay-tv-ops-set-conditions-on-cable-nets-in-inking-internet-video-pacts-1200495726/
34		Time Warner Cable Defends Contracts That Hamper Internet Video Rivals	http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/time-warner-cable-absurd-to-suggest-exclusive-tv-deals-are-anticompetitive-1200496204/
35		- Bloomberg and Variety report that Time Warner Cable and other pay-TV operators are ""offering incentives to media companies that agree to withhold content from Web-based entertainment services such as those pursued by Intel Corp. (INTC) and Apple Inc. (AAPL), people with knowledge of the matter said." - What kind of incentive would stop the media companies from giving its content to Intel? Money! higher payments! - Variety says that DirecTV, Dish, and Cablevision are also in on this with TWC - TWC Ceo Glenn Britt said that his company "may well have (programming contracts) that have that prohibition" barring TV networks from bringing their content online. - "He added that some deals afford TWC the rights to nationwide Internet-video distribution if programmers license networks to an online video provider." - Charter Communications CFO Chris Winfry said that is in ""everybody's mutual interest that we are protecting the ecosystem…" - TWC spokesperson Maureen Huff said “Exclusivities and windows are extremely common in the entertainment industry… It’s absurd to suggest that, in today’s highly competitive video marketplace, obtaining some level of exclusivity is anticompetitive.” - Bloomberg points out that satellite co's had trouble getting content until legislation was passed in 1992 to get access to content Q: Do exclusive deals to keep content offline seem anticompetitive? Should there be legislation to change the game?
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38		Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Don Mattrick (MS President Interactive Entertainment) at USC talk future of the entertainment medium - Lucas: Movies will become like Broadway, high-end sophisticated, expensive, few theaters, event-driven - Rest will be Internet TV, similar to cable and broadcast, but wider variety, more experimentation, niche - Lucas: "But out of that chaos will come some really amazing things. And right now there's amazing opportunities for young people coming into the industry to say, ‘Hey, I think I'm going to do this and there's nobody to stop me.' It's all because the gatekeepers have been killed." Q: What do you think of Lucas's vision of the future of movies?
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42	sl	Twitter opens up its analytics platform, lets everyone review the performance of their tweets for free	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2013/06/13/twitter-opens-up-its-analytics-platform-lets-everyone-review-the-performance-of-their-tweets-for-free/		SHOW SARAH'S COMPUTER? OR MAYBE JASON'S?
43		- Twitter opened analytics tools to public for free. data about ppl and brands who follow us, clicked links, RTs, etc - ads.twitter.com, click on "analytics" - which of my tweets got faved, RTd, replied to most, clicked links (not just OG link but anywhere it was linked to) - who of my folllowers are M/F, location, interests (?), who else they follow	probably better for brands? does this help us? does it afffect our future tweet behavior?
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45	tm	What’s Fueling Growth In The Fragmented World Of Messaging Apps? Immigrants.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/13/messaging-apps/
46		WhatsApp sets new record with 27 billion messages in a day	http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57589111-296/whatsapp-sets-new-record-with-27-billion-messages-in-a-day/
47		What'sApp announced on Twitter Wednesday it set a 1-day record with 27 billion messages Kim-Mai Cutler on TechCrunch fragmentation in messaging apps - KakaoTalk: South Korea; WeChat: China; Line: Japan; US? SMS? - Onavo Insights tracks data coming from data compression apps - Foreign message app users likely to use Int'l dialing apps and dictionaries - In US: KakaoTalk: Viki (Korean TV) WeChat: RenRen, C-E Dict., QQ WeChat: Bollywood Music Radio Viber: Athan, Raaga, BMR Q: Will the fragmentation continue along cultural lines or are we headed for a consolidation a la social networks?
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49	ia	iOS 7 to include support for standardized, MFi hardware game controllers, new turn-based game modes, & more for gamers	http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/12/ios-7-to-include-support-for-standardized-mfi-hardware-game-controllers-new-turn-based-game-modes-more-for-gamers/
50		WWDC 2013: More Details Emerge on Official iOS Game Controllers	http://toucharcade.com/2013/06/10/wwdc-2013-more-details-emerge-on-official-ios-game-controllers/
51	41	- 9to5Mac found out that Apple will support standardized hardware controllers - This isn't a rumor. This is in Apple's new Game Controller framework added to iOS 7 and OS X 10.9 - Here's how it works: Apple will open up the iOS SDK to support hardware controllers - IOS would support MFi game controllers - that's Apple's licensing program for third-party hardware accessories - Touch Arcade found some images showing a couple of controllers that look like the Wii Classic controller and the 3DS - Apple's big guidelines on controllers: they must be optional and must be automatically connected once discovered - There are currently options to add controllers, but they are not exactly seamless. Q: Is this a big deal? A curiosity?
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60		Rdio free Europe! And Asia! Malaysia, Hong Kong, Colombia, Chile, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Poland to Rdio today!	http://blog.rdio.com/us/2013/06/rdio-arrives-to-asia-and-adds-seven-new-territories.html
61		AT&T launching Galaxy S4 Active June 21st for $199, pre-orders start June 14th	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/13/4426258/att-galaxy-s4-active-availability-june-21-199-
62		Amazon will sell its Kindle tablets and e-readers online in India from June 27	http://thenextweb.com/in/2013/06/13/amazon-begins-listing-kindle-tablets-and-e-readers-on-indian-site-will-go-on-sale-june-27/
63		Nintendo to release its first free-to-play game by March 2014	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/13/nintendo-to-release-first-free-to-play-game/
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12	tm	Google's chief legal officer David Drummond sent an open letter to Attorney General Eric Holder requesting that a gag order on information regarding FISA requests be lifted. Microsoft and Facebook responded with public requests of their own and Twitter's general counsel posted his support of the request on Twitter. Google also told Wired that Google delivers information to the US government using secure FTP not special hardware or direct server access.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2041545/facebook-twitter-support-googles-call-for-transparency-in-surveillance-requests.html
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14	sl	Nokia Lumia PureView who? Samsung announced its next Galaxy S4 handset which has a digital camera attached, but not just any ol camera.. The Galaxy S4 Zoom has a 10X optical zoom lens on the back, a 16 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor, Optical Image Stabiliser and a Xenon Flash. So basically Samsung is trying to out Nokia where Nokia shines best when it comes to cameras on phones. like low light photography and extra steady video).	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/12/galaxy-s4-zoom/
15	ia	If you're squeamish - look away. You're about to see some graphic images of Google Glass torn apart. Star Simpson and Scott Torborg took apart a Google Glass device and found a 570mAh single cell lithium polymer battery. The duo also found that Glass wasn't that difficult to take a part and they managed to put it back together in working condition.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/12/google-glass-teardown-battery-capacity/
16	tm	Don Mattrick President of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft told Geoff Keighley from GameTrailers “Fortunately we have a product for people who aren’t able to get some form of connectivity. It’s called Xbox 360.” Microsoft requires Xbox One to ping an Internet server once every 24 hours. Sony announced that the PS4 will not require an Internet connection.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/06/12/microsoft-says-players-should-stick-with-360-if-they-cant-get-an-internet-connection-for-xbox-one/
17	sl	Almost three years after Palm sold to Hewlett-Packard, Palm's former chief executive Jon Rubinstein expressed regret about the deal, calling it "a waste." In an interview with Fierce Wireless, and asked if there was something he have done differently with WebOS, he said if he had known then what he knows now, it's very unlikely he would have agreed to the deal. "Talk about a waste," said Rubinstein. "If we had known they were just going to shut it down and never really give it a chance to flourish, what would have been the point of selling the company?"	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57588856-94/former-palm-ceo-jon-rubinstein-calls-sale-to-hp-a-waste/
18	ia	Pandora has long claimed that the royalty rates it pays for music were far too high and that terrestrial radio has enjoyed preferential rates. So, Pandora just went out and bought KXMZ-FM, a terrestrial radio station in Rapid City, South Dakota. By purchasing one single radio station, Pandora should be able to qualify for lower rates. The cost savings to Pandora will be worth less than 1% of its revenue compared to its current rates.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57588837-93/pandora-to-buy-radio-station-to-piggyback-onto-cheaper-costs/
19	tm	Your husband's secret Gossip Girl addiction will no longer pollute your Netflix recommendations for hardcore horror films. Netflix Vice President of Product Innovation Todd Yellin confirmed at E3 that Netflix will launch separate profiles for people sharing one account this summer, giving each person customized recommendations.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/11/netflix-will-launch-multiple-user-profiles-this-summer-to-keep-your-recommendations-pristine/
20	sl	3D TV programming may be dead in the water. ESPN, one of the first major programmers to embrace the 3D, plans to discontinue its specialized ESPN 3D channel by the end of the year. A spokesperson told the Verge, "Nobody knows more about sports in 3D than ESPN, and we will be ready to provide the service to fans if or when 3D does take off." Until then, the network in focused on another TV trend: 4K.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/12/4422874/espn-3d-to-shut-down-by-end-of-2013
21	tm	Paul Miller, recently returned to the Internet, and has a feature on The Verge about the Virtuix Omni. The Omni is a virtual reality platform that attempts to allow you to run around while staying in one place. It consists of plastic crater-like base and a waist-high ring harness. The demo was paired with the Oculus Rift for full virtual awesomeness. The rig is very much a prototype but they hope to bring it to retail in 2014 for $499 or $599. Oh and speaking of the Oculus Rift, the 720p VR headset was showing off a 1080p version at E3, the first time they've demoed the kit at that resolution.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/11/4419832/virtuix-omni-vr-hands-on-demo
22		Eyes-on: Oculus Rift VR headset ramps up the resolution	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2041464/eyes-on-oculus-rift-vr-headset-ramps-up-the-resolution.html
23	ia	A company called eyeSight says it's developed software that will allow people to control devices with gestures using existing standard cameras. A demo video provided by the company shows a person controlling Google Earth using a laptop with in air gestures recognized by that laptop's camera. The eyeSight platform is currently limited to a developer SDK	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/12/eyesight-gesture-control/
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30		Google’s Real Secret Spy Program? Secure FTP	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/google-uses-secure-ftp-to-feds/	SOURCE
31		Asking the U.S. government to allow Google to publish more national security request data	http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/asking-us-government-to-allow-google-to.html	SOURCE
32		Completely agree with @Google, @SenJeffMerkley & others—we'd like more NSL transparency and @Twitter supports efforts to make that happen	https://twitter.com/amac/status/344534042454130691
33		AG Eric Holder, DoJ considering request by Google Facebook and MS to discuss NSA eavesdropping - Google chief legal office David Drummond sent open letter: "Google's numbers would clearly show that our compliance with these requests falls far short of the claims being made. Google has nothing to hide." - Microsoft: "government should take action to allow companies to provide additional transparency." - Facebook general counsel Ted Ulyot: allow "companies to include information about the size and scope of national security requests we receive, and look forward to publishing a report that includes that information." - Twitter GC Alex Macgillivray posted support for transparency - 8 senators introduced legislation to declassify opinions from FISC - Google told Wired: "When required to comply with these requests, we deliver that information to the U.S. government -- generally through secure FTP transfers and in person. The U.S. government does not have the ability to pull that data directly from our servers or network."
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35	ia	Xbox chief: we have a product for people who can't get online, it's called Xbox 360	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/12/don-mattrick-xbox-360-offline/
36		@Tim_Stevens: It's with cocky rhetoric like this that Microsoft will lose this console generation, just like Sony lost the last: http://t.co/qkXefR7mxp	https://twitter.com/tim_stevens/status/344772242854510592
37	19	- an interview with Geoff Keighley, a journalist for GameTrailers, Xbox chief Don Mattrick was asked about the Xbox One's need to be connected online and said, "fortunately, we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called Xbox 360." - he then explained the case of a particular offline gamer: MATTRICK: "Well, if you have zero access to the internet, that is an offline device, I mean, seriously, when I read the blogs, and thought about who's really the most impacted, there was a person who said 'hey, I'm on a nuclear sub,' and I don't even know what it means to be on a nuclear sub but I've gotta imagine it's not easy to get an internet connection." Q: does Mattrick have a point considering MS will support the 360 for years to come or does someone at MS need to muzzle its execs?
38	sl	Voice-Activated Technology Is Called Safety Risk for Drivers	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/business/voice-activated-in-car-systems-are-called-risky.html?_r=0
39		- new study says tools for hands-free internet connectedness takes driver's mind off road. “What we really have on our hands is a looming public safety crisis with the proliferation of these vehicles,” said Yolanda Cade, a spokeswoman for AAA, whose Foundation for Highway Safety released the study - study notes that in certain cars, drivers can dictate e-mails or text messages. (with something like siri and bluetooth, many cars can do this) - David Strayer, a neuroscientist at the University of Utah who for two decades has applied the principles of attention science to driver behavior, led the research: What makes the use of these speech-to-text systems so risky is that they create a significant cognitive distraction. The brain is so taxed interacting with the system that, even with hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, the driver’s reaction time and ability to process what’s happening on the road are impaired. - talking on a phone while driving creates the same level of crash risk as someone with a 0.08 blood-alcohol level. reason for the heavy load created by the technology was not totally clear. One reason appears to be the amount of effort required to talk to the dashboard, which is greater than talking to a person, who can interrupt and ask for clarification.	- automakers aren't being held to any real standard. In April, the federal government recommended that automakers voluntarily limit the technology in their cars to keep drivers focused. - - More than half of all new cars will integrate some type of voice recognition by 2019, according to the electronics consulting firm IMS Research. The auto companies argue these systems are safer because they are hands-free. - technology in cars will get smarter, more robust. does gov need to officially intervene?
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43	ia	Samsung officially announces Galaxy S4 Zoom with 16MP camera, 10x optical zoom	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/12/samsung-galaxy-s-4-zoom-announced/
44		Samsung Just Killed Nokia’s ‘True PureView’ Windows Phone And It’s Not Even Unboxed Yet	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/12/galaxy-s4-zoom/
45	32	- samsung officially announced the Samsung galaxy s4 zoom - it's a 16MP point and shoot with a 10x optical zoom and optical image stabilization combined with what is essentially a Galaxy S4 mini. - 4.3-inch qHD display, 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1.5GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD slot) and a 1.9MP front facing camera. - The Zoom has a feature called Zoom Ring that allows the user to activate an in-call photo sharing feature by twisting the zoom ring on the device and then capturing and sending an image to the caller via MMS — all without having to suspend the call - President and CEO JK Shin is pleased by the union, calling it "truly the best of both worlds, without compromise," for people who want to capture high quality images and share them, but don't want to carry two devices. - Engadget was told it will arrive in the UK this summer. pricing: the devicemwas already reviewed by a Russiam site that mentioned a July release and local pricing of around $618 - Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S4 Zoom will come to the US too, at some point in Q3 this year. Q: do you think a device like this will catch on?	"If you’re going to ask consumers to lug around a bulky, heavy phone, might as well make it look as much like the camera they used to own as possible" Natasha Lomas at TechCrunch - TechCrunch says this device already kills the upcoming Nokia PureView camera citing the Zoom's familiar camera form factor - do you agree?
46	sl	Pandora to buy radio station to piggyback onto cheaper costs	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57588837-93/pandora-to-buy-radio-station-to-piggyback-onto-cheaper-costs/
47		Why Pandora bought an FM radio station	http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/304763-why-pandora-bought-an-fm-radio-station
48		- Christopher Harrison, asst. general counsel at Pandora, explained in a post at thehill.com why Pandora bought KXMZ-FM, a terrestrial radio station broadcasting out of Rapid City, South Dakota. - Pandora pays two royalty streams: sound recordings & publishing rights. By buying a terrestrial station, Pandora enjoys better rates. - in 2012 a settlement between ASCAP (entity that reps publishers) and radio operators gave lower rates to Pandora competitors like iHeartRadio (owned by CC) because CC owns terrestrial radio stations. By buying a single radio station in South Dakota, Pandora can qualify for the lower rates. - cnet notes: The preferential royalty rates are expected to snag savings worth less than 1 percent of its revenue versus the rates it is currently paying. Based on last year's top line, that equates to less than $5 million.	-harrison: in late 2012 a major publisher withdrew its new media rights from ASCAP, forcing Pandora to negotiate a direct agreement against a ticking clock. During negotiations, ASCAP and the publisher increased the pressure by refusing to provide Pandora the list of tracks that were being withdrawn, exposing Pandora to copyright infringement liability of up to $150,000 per work. At Pandora’s scale, such liability would be enormous. Faced with such potential liability, Pandora negotiated an agreement that resulted in increased rates. Shortly thereafter, additional major publishers took steps to withdraw their catalogs from ASCAP, again with respect to Pandora. - Pandora also suing ASCAP for discrimination and anticompetitive tactics. It also lobbied Congress to pass an Internet Radio Fairness Act that would set up a panel of judges to set rates. Harrison: "Certain powerful music incumbents see Internet radio as a threat to the status quo. Internet radio must be embraced -- not discriminated against."
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51		Nintendo President Satoru Iwata to WSJ: "If I was only concerned about managing Nintendo for this year and next year — and not about what the company would be like in 10 or 20 years — then I'd probably say that my point of view is nonsense. But if we think 20 years down the line, we may look back at the decision not to supply Nintendo games to smartphones and think that is the reason why the company is still here." - "I understand the reality that there are some in the market who are more supportive of doing things differently than the way we are doing it. If you want to make short-term profits from the stock price, then I am a very bad president. But I don't think I'm so bad for maximizing the long-term value of Nintendo." - "People will buy hardware just to buy a single game if the game is really compelling." - 3DS: Animal Crossing, Super Mario Bros. selling in millions	Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD October 2013 Super Mario 3D World December 2013 Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 2013 Wii Fit U delayed in December to "create new features" Mario Kart 8 Spring 2014 Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS sometime in 2014
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2		What Google will do with Waze, How Sony won E3 and what Apple's WWDC annoucnements mean http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Jolie O'Dell, Reporter, VentureBeat LOWER THIRD URL: jolieodell.com
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12	tm	Sony bounced back from looming defeat like Rocky in… a lll.. the .. Rocky movies.. last night with the final details on the Sony PS4. Games took center stage with great indie titles like OctoDad alongside big franchises like Kingdom Hearts and Bungie's Destiny. But the big punch came when Sony announced there will be no restrictions on sale or trade of used games and no requirement to have an Internet connection to play games on disc. Sony finished by announcing the new console will ship in time for the holidays at $399, €399, and £349. Then metaphorically dropped the mic and left the E3 stage.	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/06/playstation-4-will-be-available-for-399-this-holiday-season/
13	sl	WWDC's big keynote happened yesterday, and we got lots of updates: iOS 7 got a huge design change, a flattened overall look and feel, new fonts and colors, a redesigned camera app, plus a simplified “Control Center”, & better security in the event of a stolen iphone. The Macbook Air line got better better life but no retina displays, OS X 10.9 moved away from cat names and into surf breaks with OS X Mavericks, and we got a sneek peak of the next-gen Mac Pro, with a huge cylindical design update and power to run multiple 4k screens at once.	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/06/a-wwdc-recap-whats-up-with-ios-7-mavericks-mac-pro-and-itunes-radio/
14	ia	Microsoft dished details about the Xbox One at its E3 press conference. The One will cost $499 and be released to 21 markets in November. Microsoft also demoed some exclusive titles like Forza Motorsport 5 and Ryse: Son of Rome. Xbox Live membership will now come with two free game downloads per month. Microsoft also debuted a redesigned Xbox 360 that takes its design cues from the Xbox One and that is available today.	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/06/10/microsofts-xbox-one-coming-in-november-for-499-launching-in-21-markets/
15	tm	Nintendo did too have a big E3 announcement! Kind of. Pre-recorded. Partially from an empty conference room in Tokyo. But still, innovative new game releases OK! Like Super Mario 3D World this December. That's right 3D! And Mario Kart 8! First time with an 8! Sometime next spring. Oooh but in October we get Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker… right-- the GameCube Zelda… but in HD! And a new game franchise Donkey Kong! Well yeah… he's not new I guess but Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. is new… kind of I mean it has HD, sometime this year. so yeah… Nintendo!	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/11/4418688/nintendo-announces-new-mario-donkey-kong-games-wii-u
16	sl	Yep, Google's buying Waze to the tune of around $1billion dolloars. Google’s purchase comes after rumors of failed negotiations between the Israel-based social mapping company and both Facebook and Apple. Although Google says Waze will continue to operate independently in Irael, The U.S. is currently Waze’s largest single market . In a blog post confirming the deal, Waze CEO Noam Bardin had this to say about the sale: "Choosing the path of an IPO often shifts attention to bankers, lawyers and the happiness of Wall Street, and we decided we’d rather spend our time with you, the Waze community."	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/11/its-official-google-buys-waze-giving-a-social-data-boost-to-its-location-and-mapping-business/
17	ia	AMD introduced the world to its new FX-9590 CPU with a clock speed of 5GHz in turbo mode. The processor uses eight Piledriver cores. If 5 GHz is too much speed for you, AMD also introduced the 4.7 GHz FX-9370, which also uses eight Piledriver cores. AMD said these processors will be available starting in the vague time period of "this summer."	http://www.tgdaily.com/hardware-features/72089-amds-fx-9590-cpu-hits-5-ghz
18	tm	86 organizations including Mozilla, Reddit, 4Chan and the EFF sent a letter to the US Congress today asking the government to immediately halt the PRISM project and other forms of Internet surveillance. They also launched a website called stop watching.us. Too bad for them most US citizens like being spied on. A study from the Pew REsearch Center found 56% surveyed think the NSA's blanket compilation of telephone metadata is an acceptable way to investigate threats and only 41% find it unacceptable. 62% told Pew that terrorist threats outweighed privacy concerns. But they do have limits with 52% saying the government should not be allowed to monitor email.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/11/4418794/stopwatchingus-internet-orgs-ask-congress-to-stop-surveillance
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20	sl	Consoles? They're just a passing fad. LG thinks the future of gaming is in our TVs, and has unveiled the free beta for Ubitus' GameNow service to Smart TVs in the US. It's a cloud gaming portal that streams console-grade titles like Devil May Cry 4 and Dead Rising 2, plus free trials and support for other gamepads. LG and Ubitus say an official launch is sometime in the "near future."	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/11/lg-brings-ubitus-gamenow-cloud-gaming-to-smart-tvs-in-the-us/
21	tm	HBO must be feeling flattered again! TorrentFreak reports the finale of the TV show Game of Thrones was shared and downloaded a million times in 24 hours with peaks of 170,000 simultaneous peers. That beats the previous record of 160,000. Most downloads came from Australia, followed by the US, Canada and the UK.	http://torrentfreak.com/games-of-thrones-season-finale-sets-new-piracy-record-130610/
22	ia	Here's an update on the rumored HTC One Mini! Bloomberg reports that according to two people familiar with the matter, a smaller version of the One will launch by August. The One Mini would have a pint sized 4.3-inch screen, a slower processor, and a lower resolution screen. But since the design is based on the One, it'll be pretty! HTC wants you to buy the pretty mini!	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-10/htc-said-to-prepare-mini-one-smartphone-in-challenge-to-samsung.html
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29	24	- OS X Mavericks. Departure from the big cat theme naming convention. - software: increased battery life, memory performance and better manage a CPU’s usage with app naps - programs go full screen across more than one screen, support for TV through AppleTV. no more 1st/secondary displays - OS X will use iCloud to store your passwords across your iOS devices, including credit card information. - map app (send directions directly to an iPhone), iBooks app - dev preview works for any macs running Mountain Lion. system requirements: 64-bit, Intel-based Macs currently running Mac OS X 10.6.7 Snow Leopard or higher, with 8GB of free disk space for installation.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/11/macs-capable-of-running-os-x-mountain-lion-likely-compatible-with-os-x-109-mavericks
30		iOS7 - Everything is based on a white background, largely flattened - Control center: swipe from the bottom of the screen to toggle wireless, brightness, airplay, calculator, a flashlight, music controls, do not disturb - Multitasking for all apps. frequently used apps will do background updates. App Switching with cards/screens instead of just icons. - Safari has icons for controls at the bottom of the screen, Bing search. - Airdrop lets you send images (or video?) w people close by (group picnic, etc) - camera app now includes filters & square photo mode for easy IG sharing, etc - photo viewer groups photos into moments, organized by location/date. You can zoom out into year and month view. Photo stream sharing now lets other users add photos and video is supported. - Siri has a new female and male voice. new voice control increase brightness, turn off bluetooth and play that last song again. - iOS car integration - new models only, 2014 in various models - Activiation Lock: if someone steals your phone and chooses to disable Find My iPhone, they won't be able to reactivate the phone. Same if they wipe the phone -- they'll be forced to sign in with your Apple ID and password	http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7/#videos
31		iTunes Radio - Pandora + iTunes (your library and the songs you’ve bought). free w ads, no ads for iTunes Match subs ($25/year)	http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-radio/
32		MacBook Airs: intel’s Haswell chips, but no retina - Graphics are 40% faster, but the CPUs won’t be significantly faster than the last generation. NBD. - Battery life: The 11-inch air improves to 9 hours (from 5) and the 13-incher improves to 12 hours (from 7) - Has WiFi in the new AC standard. Their new wireless routers have support for this standard, too, with beamforming (aiming). - starts at $1000 and $1100 for the 11 and 13-inchers	http://www.apple.com/macbook-air/
33		sneak peek at new cylindrical black Mac Pro, "assembled" in US. 1st design update since 06 - up to 12-core Xeon CPUs and 1866MHz DDR-3 RAM. PCIe-based flash drive, can deliver 1.25GBps reads and 1GBps writes. Thunderbolt 2, and expansion looks external - two workstation-class ATI FirePro GPUs, each with 384-bit memory busses and 528Gbps of memory bandwidth. can handle three 4K displays simultaneously	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/06/at-long-last-apple-announces-new-mac-pro-with-cylindrical-design/
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38		Xbox One launch delayed in Asia until late 2014, no mention of Japan	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/11/4418144/xbox-one-launch-in-asia-late-2014
39		Watch Microsoft's Xbox One E3 keynote in just two minutes	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/11/4417892/watch-microsofts-xbox-one-e3-keynote-in-just-two-minutes
40		At E3, Microsoft Sets Out to Win Back Gamers	http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/06/xbox-e3-2013-analysis/
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42		New look Xbox 360 in Xbox One Style Twitch integrated into Xbox One, record and lifestream gameplay with Gold sub Xbox Live God subscribers two free game downloads per month (Assasin's Creed 3 and Halo 3) November $500	Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Battlefield 4 Second Assault will arrive first on Xbox One Dead Rising 3 Ryse: Son of Rome Halo (someday) Titanfall (Spring) Forza 5 Killer Instinct sequel Crimson Dragon MineCraft Quantum Break Project Spark - voice controlled world builder
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45		Sony PlayStation 4 at E3 2013: everything you need to know	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/10/4413238/sony-playstation-4-at-e3-2013-everything-you-need-to-know
46		Analysis: The one-two combo Sony used to knock Microsoft out of E3 2013	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/06/analysis-the-one-two-combo-sony-used-to-knock-microsoft-out-of-e3-2013/
47		Sony Wins The Next-Gen Console War (Or At Least My Heart) In Just 22 Seconds	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/11/sony-wins-the-next-gen-console-war-or-at-least-my-heart-in-just-22-seconds/
48		Sony to require PlayStation Plus membership for online multiplayer gaming on PS4	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/10/4417172/sony-to-require-playstation-plus-membership-for-online-multiplayer-ps4
49		Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-21539_7-57588650-10391702/xbox-one-vs-playstation-4/
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51		Biggest News: - PS4: the console was shown to be a black angular box with a price of $399, arrives holiday season (no date mentioned) - that's $100 less than an Xbox One (but that comes with a Kinect). The PS Eye costs $60 extra - Used games: PS4 Supports Used Games (take that MS). won't impose any new restrictions on used disc games. can be traded, sold, lend it, or keep it forever. Received lots of applause - The console is even region free (unlike the Xbox) - You don't need to be connected online to play - Won't require you to checkin online - PS+ expansion: PS Plus membership carries over to PS4 one price for PS4, PS3, PSV. PS+ takes over the multiplayer (not free any more). new title for free every month at PS+. Media services don't require + - Bungie's Destiny demo: kill all the aliens	Games! - 140 games in dev for PS4. over 100 avail w/in the first year. - The Order: an exclusive PS4 game (steampunk looking game) - Killzone, Drive Club, and Knack will all launch alongside PlayStation 4 this holiday. inFamous follows in "Q1 2014. - FF15, Kingdom Hearts 3 coming to PS4; FF14 coming to PS4 and PS3 Other News: - There will be an indie section on the PS Store and game developers can self publish. - Media offerings: Sony Pictures will produce original programming for the PSN. Music Unlimited and Movies Unlimited services would be available on PlayStation 4 on day one. Redbox and Flixster to join - Cloud Strategy: Cloud Service provides PS3, and PS4 gets access to games in 2014. games are streamed using gaikai - More games coming for the PS3 and PSV - Curious demo with a tablet being used in conjuction with the PS4
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53	tm	It’s Official: Google Buys Waze, Giving A Social Data Boost To Its Location And Mapping Business	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/11/its-official-google-buys-waze-giving-a-social-data-boost-to-its-location-and-mapping-business/
54		Google Maps and Waze, outsmarting traffic together	http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/google-maps-and-waze-outsmarting.html
55		Waze to stay independent - Will stay in ISrael, Google has Campus Tel Aviv - Brian McClendon, Google’s VP of Geo: “We’re excited about the prospect of enhancing Google Maps with some of the traffic update features provided by Waze and enhancing Waze with Google’s search capabilities.”
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82		I was thinking about your discussion of what will become of game consoles. I think the idea of a dongle is a good possibility. What would make sense is if the dongle was compartmentalized in the TV, kind of like inserting a SIM card or microSD card into your phone in a way that is hidden from the exterior appearance, in order to avoid the ugly protusion that the current USB sticks create. In this way, the TV manufacturers wouldn't have to make the device built-in to a piece of hardware with a ten year life cycle, they could use the opportunity to charge comumers extra for the device, and they could provide devices with different capabilities to cater to different markets. You can have your game dongle, your DVR dongle, your interntet TV dongle, and your all-in-one dongle. At appropriate price points of course. --Alan
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84		Hi, Here in AU, we have already had issues with some government and public organizations banning the use of any kind of cloud service that is hosted overseas. The level of NSA spying makes this situation worse for anyone wanting to use services in the US if they have not already been disallowed from doing so. Cheers Andrew McGlashan
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9		Apple's WWDC keynote and Microsoft and Sony's E3 annoucnements are today. TWiT will cover these annoucnements in special breaking news podcasts at twit.tv/specials. We'll recap and discuss all the announcements on tomorrow's show as well. Meanwhile let's start with the top 10 stories this morning, in the News Fuse.
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12	tm	It was a lively weekend for followers of the NSA. First US Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper released a statement declassifying portions of the PRISM data collection system and clarifying that the system is used to collect foregoing intelligence under court supervision. Another leak revealed the tool Boundless Informant, a heat map of the amount of data collected by region, seeming to show the NSA has much more data at its fingertips than it has admitted. And biggest of all former CIA employee and NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed himself as the leaker of the PRISM documents and Verizon court order.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22842837
13	sl	Google is close to buying Waze for $1.3 billion, Israeli newspaper Globes reported yesterday, which may make this really real, and put to rest potential rival offers for the Israeli mapping start-up. The report didn't cite sources or provide further details, but All Things D is reporting the same.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/10/us-ar-google-waze-idUSBRE9580AD20130610
14	ia	Comcast is building out its WiFi network by equipping homes of Xfinity subscribers with a new gateway device that acts as a WiFi hotspot. That hotspot will be freely accessible by other Xfinity subscribers. Folks who don't have Comcast will be able to access the hotspot twice before being required to pay. Comcast says that the hotspot's usage will not affect the host subscriber. If you have one of these new gateway devices and don't want to be a hotspot, you'll have to opt out.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57588325-94/comcast-expands-wi-fi-network-with-new-neighborhood-initiative/
15	tm	Apple in its mercurial way decided to stream this year's WWDC keynote event. An Apple Events icon wight he WWDC 2013 logo showed up on Apple TV as well as a page on the Apple website. Somehow Apple could only get their stream working on Safari for OS X or iOS. Maybe their engineers will do better next time.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/06/10/apple-will-stream-its-wwdc-keynote-live-to-apple-tv/
16	sl	iRobot has added another product to its line of helpful droids, called the Ava 500. it's like the Roomba vacuum, but more corporate. The Ava—short for Avatar— wheeled robot designed to navigate corporate offices autonomously and facilitate videoconference calls between workers and their remote colleagues. It comes with a high-definition video screen, some onboard mapping smarts, and Cisco’s TelePresence, a high-quality videoconferencing system. irobot will lease the Ava 500 to customers for between $2,000 and $2,500 a month,	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-10/meet-the-ava-500-the-roombas-corporate-cousin
17	ia	If you wanted to upgrade your phone on AT&T, you'll have to wait a little longer than before. Engadget reports that AT&T is extending its device upgrade interval from 20 months to 24 months. The new waiting period will apply to new customers and to any subscriber whose term ends in March or later. Verizon made a similar shift back in April.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/09/att-extends-upgrade-period-to-two-years/
18	tm	Adobe launched Photoshop Lightroom 5 for Windows and Mac OS Monday.The update includes the Advanced Healing Brush for fixing imperfections; the Upright tool that automatically straightens objects; and Radial Graidents for applying off-centre and multiple vignettes to a single image.Its free in your CReative Cloud subscription, $149 standalone or $79 for an upgrade.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/10/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-5-now-available-for-149/
19	sl	Oh, this will excite a small number of you folks! Sony introduced a brand new Google TV set top box. The NSZ-GS8 is powered by an ARM processor and now can handle voice control thanks to a microphone in the remote. The new Google TV box will cost about $200 and be available in early July.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/09/sony-nsz-gs8-google-tv-voice-search/
20	tm	The Verge reports on the strange journey of a lost Windows Phone prototype. Jeremiah Wong bought a Lumia 920 on eBay and realized the screens looked a bit different and posted some shots to the Flickr. He accidentally revealed his phone number which Microsoft used to call him and offer to reimburse him for what he paid the eBay seller as well as send him a replacement phone. They also remotely disabled the prototype and asked him to take the screenshots down. Apparently the prototype containing an early version of Windows Phone Blue had been left on a bus by mistake.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/9/4411976/lost-windows-phone-retrieved-by-microsoft
21	ia	Get out the confetti! The Department of Justice has given its blessing to the marriage of SoftBank and Sprint. Now don't you go throwing that confetti because the SoftBank-Sprint merger now goes to the FCC for final approval. Oh, and the deal could go south if Sprint ends up with Dish because Dish is also bidding on the company. If the Dish does run away with the spoon - i mean Sprint - Reuters reports that Softbank might be eying T-Mobile for acquisition as a backup plan. You know what? Put away your confetti.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/8/4408924/sprint-softbank-merger-cleared-by-department-of-justice
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27	tm	Edward Snowden: the whistleblower behind the NSA surveillance revelations	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-surveillance
28		The NSA was already on to Edward Snowden before his PRISM leaks went public	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/10/the-nsa-was-already-on-to-edward-snowden-before-his-prism-leaks-went-public/
29		Intel Director Sets Record Straight on PRISM, Sort Of	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/prism-faq/
30		What Prism slide-presentation means by "direct access" to Internet giants' servers	http://boingboing.net/2013/06/09/what-prism-slide-presentation.html
31		After PRISM, 'Boundless Informant' tool comes to light	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57588375-38/after-prism-boundless-informant-tool-comes-to-light/
32		Crowdfunding Campaign Aims To Reward NSA Whistleblower For His ‘Courage’	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/10/fund-edward-snowden/
33		Edward Snowden, NSA contractor 'infrastructure analyst', former CIA, revealed himself in The Guardian - Flew to Hong Kong 10 days ago “they have a spirited commitment to free speech and the right of political dissent.” - "I carefully evaluated every single document I disclosed to ensure that each was legitimately in the public interest," he said. "There are all sorts of documents that would have made a big impact that I didn't turn over, because harming people isn't my goal. Transparency is." Booz Allen Hamilton: "News reports that this individual has claimed to have leaked classified information are shocking, and if accurate, this action represents a grave violation of the code of conduct and core values of our firm. We will work closely with our clients and authorities in their investigation of this matter."	US DNI James R. Clapper declassified portions of PRISM - “PRISM is not an undisclosed collection or data mining program. It is an internal government computer system used to facilitate the government’s statutorily authorized collection of foreign intelligence information from electronic communication service providers under court supervision.” - Seems like an API, not direct server access. Google reported resisted then joined. Twitter has not joined. - Leak of Boundless Informant shows coverage heat map based on intercepts per country. - Dwight Crow started Crowdtilt funding, GiveForward defense fund, WhiteHouse petition
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35	ia	Intel offers to pay up for Internet TV programming deals	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/07/us-intel-television-idUSBRE9561A520130607
36		- Reuters reports that Intel is offering to pay up to 75% more than traditional cable rates to media compamies for its new TV service - why the premium price? Media companies typically give better prices to operators with more viewers, such as large cable companies, and charge higher prices to smaller or newer entrants. Since Intel's TV service has yet to start, and therefore has no viewers, it can expect to pay a premium, all the sources - A Reuters source says that Intel hasn't closed any programming deals, but Viacom, News Corp and CBS have reached agreements on certain distribution details - A new detail on the potential service: Intel has suggested preventing viewers from skipping commercials on the first run of a show, said another source. Q: if this report is true, Intel will pay a pretty penny to get its TV service off the ground. Does this venture make sense for intel at that cost?
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38	sl	Exclusive: an early look at Intel’s own phone UI, “Obsidian”	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/06/exclusive-an-early-look-at-intels-own-phone-ui-obsidian/		PHOTO SLIDESHOW / VIDEO
39		- Intel is planning its own UI overlay, codenamed “Obsidian,” that it will bring to the mobile OS Tizen and possibly Android. A source working at Intel has tipped Ars with screenshots and video of Intel’s Obsidian project - Tizen, is backed by the Linux Foundation, Samsung, and Intel, hasn't shipped on any physical devices yet. - Samsung announced that it plans to launch Tizen devices later this year, mainly in Eastern markets. Intel's Atom chips have also made appearances in a handful of Android phones and tablets, but the company has yet to publicly announce further Tizen devices. - The Intel reference device that will get the Obsidian UI first is codenamed Josephine. The original “development-ready” date for the UI was set to be in July, but earlier deadlines have since slipped. As Intel has made no official announcements regarding Tizen releases	- The UI also makes use of a rotation to alert users to notifications. Rather than pop bubbles over an icon, the UI rotates the icon 45 degrees and displays a red notification in the bottom corner to differentiate it from the rest of the apps. The diamond element also crops up to display things like contact info.
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43	sl	Google Irks Developers with Ruling on Facial-Recognition Apps	http://www.technologyreview.com/news/515756/google-irks-developers-with-ruling-on-facial-recognition-apps/
44		- Google bans both facial-recognition and voiceprint technology from Glass. last week announced on its Google+ page that it was banning facial-recognition apps. The ban went farther than that; updates to the actual developer policy expanded the ban to voiceprints, saying that any applications that use the camera or microphone to “immediately” identify anyone other than the user “will not be approved at this time.” - At a recent conference, developer Lance Nanek showed off a medical facial-recognition Glass app he built that could—for a set of patient faces entered into the system—allow Glass-wearing clinicians to verify someone’s identity and instantly bring up records on allergies or existing prescriptions, without using computer of any kind - under its developer overview, Google ultimately controls what the display output of any application will be on Glass. This implies that Google could even block people from sending out a face photo, getting it recognized, and then seeing the results on Glass—even if a facial-recognition app isn’t directly written for Glass. The company left open the possibility that future privacy-protection technologies might prompt a policy change.	- members of Congress wrote two weeks ago to CEO Larry Page to ask whether the company would prevent “unintentional” collection of data and whether it would allow facial recognition—demanding a response by June 14. The ban came after the Congressional letter.
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46	tm	Xbox One And PlayStation 4 Could Be The End Of Video Game Consoles	http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngaudiosi/2013/06/09/xbox-one-and-playstation-4-could-be-the-end-of-video-game-consoles/
47		- Will we get a PlayStation 5 or a NextBox? - Spending on console gaming topped out in 2009 at $14.1 billion - Forbes quotes DFC INtelligence's David Cole current console ten tops at $12 billion in 2016 - NPD Group, the number of American gamers has risen from 205.9 million in 2012 to 209.9 million this year. - Dongle that plugs into any TV - Cloud service?
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56		tomorrow 6/11 'House of Cards' coming to Blu-ray and DVD
57		also tomorrow Apple will end support for the original iPhone (outside of California, where law requires service of 7 years)
58		E3 kicks off tomorrow in LA	http://www.e3expo.com/
59		Search marketing expo - SMX Advanced - also starts tomorrow and runs through Wed the 12th in Seattle	http://searchmarketingexpo.com/advanced/
60		Facebook is Webcasting Its First-Ever Stockholders Meeting tomorrow
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1		TITLE: Who watches the watchers?	Who watches the watchers? \| Bleeding Money \| Double NSA Hatrick

2		Government says we should trust them with spying, Apple signs Sony for iRadio, Google Wallet a little short http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org, @hak5darren
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	The Washington Post and The Guardian reported yesterday that nine tech companies, Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, YouTube, Skype, AOL and Apple, gave the NSA direct access to their data through a project called PRISM. All the companies except AOL and PalTalk have denied knowledge of any such program. The Washington Post later backtracked saying that the slides leaked to them by a career intelligence officer may have been imprecise. Anothe classified document the Post saw referenced equipment installed at company-controlled locations rather than direct access to servers. US Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper claimed both articles had numerous inaccuracies and categorically denied that PRISM spies on US citizens. The Wall Street Journal further reported that AT&T, Sprint, and other ISPs collect telephony metadata similar to the report about Verizon yesterday. Finally the Guardian reported that the UK's Government Communications Headquarters has reviews data collected through PRISM since 2010.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/07/us-apple-nsa-idUSBRE9551EU20130607
13	sl	Sources tell All things D that Apple has Signed up Sony, the holdout of the big three music labels, to its upcoming so-called iRadio service. So, can we expect an annoucement at WWDC on Monday? It may depend on whether or not Apple also signed Sony's publishing arm, which may still be in negotiations.	http://allthingsd.com/20130607/apple-signs-sony-up-for-iradio-now-has-all-three-major-music-labels-on-board/
14	ia	Microsoft published several pieces on Xbox Wire answering some questions about the Xbox One. The Xbox One will be able to "game offline for up to 24 hours on your primary console." What about used games? Microsoft says that it "does not charge a platform fee to retailers, publishers, or consumers for enabling transfer of these games" and that the Xbox One is designed so "game publishers can enable you to trade in your games at participating retailers." MS even addressed the privacy concerns about the Xbox Kinect - Microsoft says while you can turn on your Xbox One with a voice command, that listening mode can be turned off.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/06/xbox-one-used-games-always-online/
15	tm	Bloomberg reports sources tell them Apple will start an iPhone trade-in program this month to encourage users to upgrade to the iPhone 5. Apple has partnered with Brightstar, a mobile phone distributor to run the exchange program. Apple and Brightstar have not commented on the plan.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-06/apple-said-to-start-trade-in-program-to-boost-new-models.html
16	sl	Samsung's shares have fallen to a four-month low after JPMorgan Chase cut share-price estimates for Samsung by 9.5 percent to 1.9 million won and lowered its 2013 earnings estimates by 9 percent -- citing slow demand for the flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone, according to Bloomberg. Poor consumer demand stemming from Europe is likely to impact demand, and JPMorgan Chase now expects annual S4 shipments to be 20 - 30 percent lower than previously forecast.	http://www.zdnet.com/samsung-shares-plummet-over-galaxy-s4-profit-fears-7000016526/
17	ia	There is patent peace in our times, ladies and gentleman. TiVo settled its patent dispute with Google's Motorola Mobility, Time Warner Cable and Cisco to the tune of $490 million. TiVo will enter in to cross-licensing agreements with Google and Cisco. The settlement amount was less than what was estimated by analysts, so TiVo's stock took a hit on the news. TiVo also approved a $200 million stock-buyback plan.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-07/tivo-in-490-million-pact-with-google-s-motorola-over-dvr-suit.html
18	tm	The BlueStacks GamePop console gets more interesting every day. In addition to the ability to run games from Android, the startup announced Friday that the set-top box will run iOS games through a virtualization process called LookingGlass. CEO Rosen Sharma has no idea how Apple might react to this. The console is free to preorders by June. The service will cost $6.99 a month.	http://allthingsd.com/20130607/bluestacks-upcoming-gamepop-console-plans-to-run-ios-apps-using-virtualization/
19	sl	Apple gave a Google employee a bit of a hard time in court yesterday, as it attempted to prove wrong the Department of Justice's claim that Apple conspired to inflate e-book prices. Lead Apple attorney Orin Snyder hammed on Thomas Turvey, director of strategic relationships for Google. During his testimony, Turvey couldn't remember which publishing executives he spoke to, the circumstances around those conversations, or any helpful details. He offered few specifics and kept referring to his written testimony. "You can't recall the single name of anyone at a single publisher?" Snyder asked. "No," Turvey said repeastedly.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57588145-37/apple-hammers-google-witness-hard-in-e-book-pricing-trial/
20	tm	Were you upset that Microsoft's Windows 8.1 video earlier this week didn't have the start button. Well a new video is out from Computex where Microsoft shows off the Start button including the all apps screen that comes up when it's pressed. Microsoft 8.1 preview is scheduled to come out June 26.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/6/4403628/windows-8-1-start-button-demo-video
21	ia	U.S. intelligence officials tell NBC News that data from the 2008 presidential campaigns of both John McCain and Barack Obama were hacked by China. The goal of the hacking was to obtain internal data including private emails and position papers including the candidates' positions on China. The attacks were first detected by the FBI in the summer of 2008.	http://openchannel.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/06/18807056-chinese-hacked-obama-mccain-campaigns-took-internal-documents-officials-say?lite
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23		Game industry spending stays flat in first quarter of 2013	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57588183-235/game-industry-spending-stays-flat-in-first-quarter-of-2013/
24		Nintendo's Fils-Aime explains E3 move: It'll be better this way	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57588181-235/nintendos-fils-aime-explains-e3-move-itll-be-better-this-way/
25		Leaked video seems to show Nokia EOS PureView smartphone with mechanical shutter	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/07/nokia-eos-video-shows-mechanical-shutter/
26		Amazon Studios launches Storyteller tool to automatically create storyboards from scripts	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/7/4405682/amazon-studios-launches-storyteller-tool-storyboards-from-scripts
27		NY court lifts temporary ban on cab-hailing apps, pilot program to continue	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/06/nyc-courts-lifts-temporary-restraining-order-on-ehailing/
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35	tm	PRISM: Here’s what you need to know about the US Internet monitoring scandal	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/07/prism-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-us-internet-monitoring-scandal/
36		US intelligence chief asks public to blindly trust that the government respects civil liberties	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/6/4404670/us-director-of-national-intelligence-defends-nsa-fbi-surveillance-prism
37		PRISM by the Numbers: A Guide to the Government’s Secret Internet Data-Mining Program	http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/06/06/prism-by-the-numbers-a-guide-to-the-governments-secret-internet-data-mining-program/
38		WSJ: NSA snooping extends to AT&T, Sprint and other ISPs	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/06/wsj-nsa-snooping-extends-to-atandt-sprint-and-other-isps/
39		UK government is allegedly involved in US internet spying program PRISM	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/7/4405906/uk-government-is-allegedly-involved-in-us-internet-spying-program
40		Reports on surveillance of Americans fuel debate over privacy, security	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/07/us-usa-wiretaps-verizon-idUSBRE95502920130607
41		Documents: U.S. mining data from 9 leading Internet firms; companies deny knowledge	http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/us-intelligence-mining-data-from-nine-us-internet-companies-in-broad-secret-program/2013/06/06/3a0c0da8-cebf-11e2-8845-d970ccb04497_story.html
42		NSA taps in to user data of Facebook, Google and others, secret files reveal	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/06/us-tech-giants-nsa-data
43		DNI Statement on Recent Unauthorized Disclosures of Classified Information	http://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/191-press-releases-2013/868-dni-statement-on-recent-unauthorized-disclosures-of-classified-information	SOURCE
44		DNI Statement on Activities Authorized Under Section 702 of FISA	http://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/191-press-releases-2013/869-dni-statement-on-activities-authorized-under-section-702-of-fisa	SOURCE
45		PRISM data collection program after Protect America Act approved by Congress in 2007 that allowed warrantless interception of foreign-to-foreign communications - Leaked by "career intelligence officer" that had "firsthand experience with these systems, and horror at their capabilities," - WaPo and Guardian claimed NSA has direct access to data from 9 Internet companies: Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, YouTube, Skype, AOL and Apple. - Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, YouTube, Skype and Apple have all refuted their involvement in the program, and denied knowledge of it. - WaPo backed down on claims that tech companies "participate knowingly" - Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper claims both articles have numerous inaccuracies. Clapper categorically denied that PRISM spies on US citizens - "By order of the FISC, the Government is prohibited from indiscriminately sifting through the telephony metadata acquired under the program. " - WSJ: phone call metadata is also being collected from AT&T and Sprint, along with data from other ISPs and even credit card purchase info.	WaPo backdown: "It is possible that the conflict between the PRISM slides and the company spokesmen is the result of imprecision on the part of the NSA author. In another classified report obtained by The Post, the arrangement is described as allowing "collection managers [to send] content tasking instructions directly to equipment installed at company-controlled locations," rather than directly to company servers."
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47	sl	Apple Signs Sony Up for iRadio, Now Has All Three Major Music Labels On Board	http://allthingsd.com/20130607/apple-signs-sony-up-for-iradio-now-has-all-three-major-music-labels-on-board/
48		- a source tells ATD Sony Music has signed on to Apple’s iRadio service, was last holdout of warner, uni, sony big 3 - iRadio may launch mon, may just be peek. Apple has yet to sign up Sony/ATV, Sony’s music publishing arm. - enhanced version of Pandora — that is, it will be a free streaming music service that gives users more control of their songs than standard Web radio, but less than full on-demand services like Spotify. - word is Sony wanted to get paid for radio listeners skipped:apple didn’t want to pay in full for a not-full recording
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50	ia	BlueStacks GamePop Console Plans to Run iOS Apps Using Virtualization	http://allthingsd.com/20130607/bluestacks-upcoming-gamepop-console-plans-to-run-ios-apps-using-virtualization/
51		Bluestacks' Android-powered Gamepop TV console to run iOS games	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/7/4403888/bluestacks-gamepop-ios-android-games-tv
52		- Bluestacks announced that its Android-powered Gamepop game console will run iOS games - Bluestacks says it can run iOS games using something called "Looking Glass" which works at an API Level. The CEO of Bluestacks Rosen Sharma says that "its not quite virutalization or emulation as you've known it." - The company recreated the API that iOS provides WITHOUT using any Apple code. - This would allow an iOS game developer to submit their game to the Gamepop catalog - Sharma says that Looking Glass does all the work, so the barrier for devs is minimal - "Literally all developers have to do is change their payments backend so it works with our subscription model and that's it. They don't have to do anything else to their games." - Bluestacks is currently giving away the Gamepop console with a one year subscription until the end of June. After this promotion is over, the console & controller costs $129. - $7/month gets you access to Gamepop's game catalog Q: iOS games on Android? What? Should BlueStacks be bringing Looking Glass to all of Android?
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55	tm	Xbox One: Microsoft defends pre-owned games rules	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22812743
56		Microsoft outlines their system for used games, licenses, and family sharing by Dabe Alan	http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/microsoft-outlines-their-system-for-used-games-licenses-and-family-sharing
57		Privacy by Design: How Xbox One and the New Kinect Sensor Put You in Control	http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/privacy
58		How Games Licensing Works on Xbox One	http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/license
59		Used games - Give to friends: "There are two requirements: you can only give them to people who have been on your friends list for at least 30 days and each game can only be given once." (publishers must allow) - Microsoft will handle the cloud end of game transfers but publishers control whether retail outlets can sell used games or not. - After installing, can access games from cloud on any Xbox One - Up to ten family members can log in and play from shared library on any Xbox One - Must contact server once every 24 hours to play games, every hour on friend's consoles - No renting or loaning of games at launch - "When Xbox One is on and you're simply having a conversation in your living room, your conversation is not being recorded or uploaded." They also say data gathered during normal use won't leave the console without your explicit permission.
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61	sl	Google Wallet Is Leaking Money	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-06/google-wallet-is-leaking-money
62		- - Forrester Research estimates that U.S. mobile payments will top $90 billion in 2017, up from $12.8 billion last year, but successful companies like PayPal and Square make money by charging retailers fees in excess of what they owe to credit-card companies. - Google has hundreds of developers working on Wallet and spent about $300M buying digital payment startups. But Wallet has been downloaded fewer than 10M times in the two years since its launch, according to Play - Google doesn't renerate fee revenue from the transactions like banks, PayPal, Square do. Google collects consumer data and target ads to them. Google pays such high fees to the credit-card companies it works with, though, that it loses money on every transaction, says Osama Bedier, who stepped down as head of Wallet on May 20 and will shortly leave the company. - only Sprint supports wallet. Verizon, AT&T & T-Mobile block Wallet on their phones and have teamed up to develop their own software, called Isis. MCX, a consortium of retailers including Wal-Mart and Target, is also working on a similar app.	- Larry Page in March gave advertising head Sridhar Ramaswamy control over Wallet. Google may scrap a Wallet credit card it’s developing, according to 3 people familiar with the project. It’s already changed its plans to build a Wallet-compatible Android tablet that can read credit cards for brick-and-mortar retailers, intended to rival Square’s card-reading tool, according to 4 people familiar with that project.
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64	ia	Yahoo Mulling Buy of Address Book App Maker Xobni	http://allthingsd.com/20130606/yahoo-mulling-buy-of-address-book-appmaker-xobni/
65		Screenshots of Smartr for iOS	https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smartr-contacts-for-iphone/id492744572?ls=1&mt=8	Images of the app
66		- AllThingsD reports that Yahoo is in serious discussions to buy Xobni - Xobni makes address book apps for iOS and Android as well as plugins for Gmail and Outlook - "The two companies have been talking for a while, but a deal appears more imminent now..." - Xobni CEO Jeff Bonforte previously was a Yahoo exec in charge of communications products and social search from 2005 to 2008 - I tested out Xobni's "Smartr" app for iOS. It's a contact manager that puts together your contacts from Twitter, Gmail, iCloud, Yahoo, LinkedIn, Facebook and more. It uses three tabs to show you contact info on someone, your history with that person (like how often you contact them, calendar events involving that person), and common people between the two of you - It's pretty slick and is it's all in one approach is similar to the People Hub on WP - Xobni says it analyzes the data from those various networks and builds complete profiles for you Q: Does Xobni's technology sound like something Yahoo would integrate into Yahoo Mail or do you think it would keep the company running independently?	<--- here's where I need the Images of the app on screen
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1		TITLE: A Better Tricorder	Definition of a Phishing Expedition \| Airbook \| I deserve a tricorder

2		US government spies on Verizon, AMD cozies up to Google, Zeus trojan rules Facebook http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Patrick Norton LOWER THIRD URL: tekzilla.com
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	The Guardian released a confidential court order from the US government compelling Verizon to deliver daily reports of telephony metadata to the NSA from April 25 through July 19. The metadata for any call involving at least one US participant, includes routing info, trunk line, session ID info (phone number, IMEI, IMSI, calling card, time, and duration. It does not include personally identifying information or call content. The order was made under the Patriot Act, Section 215 50 USC 1861.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57587974-83/white-house-defends-snooping-of-verizon-phone-records/
13	sl	Samsung has launched a firmware update for its Galaxy S4 that eases the pain for owners of the 16GB version, who really only have 9.15gb of USABLE space. Once installed, users will have the firmware ability to offload their app installs to the SD card. According to SamMobile, Samsung also opened up 0.08GB of space on the device's drive.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57587984-94/samsung-launches-firmware-update-for-galaxy-s4/
14	ia	Hulu must feel like the belle of the ball because it may have another dance partner. AllThingsD reports that AT&T is in discussions with the Chernin Group to make a joint bid for the online video site. AllThingsD says that unless bids come in above $1 billion there may be no sale at all.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57587981-93/at-t-in-talks-to-acquire-hulu-with-chernin-group-report/
15	tm	Microsoft, Europol and the US FBI along with authorities in more than 80 countries have launched an assault on the Citadel Botnets. Micrsofot claims its Digital Crimes Unit helped take down 1,000 of the estimated 1,400 networks. Citadel has infected as many as 5 million computers and is credited with stealing more than $500 million from bank accounts in the past 18 months. The next step is for government agencies to try to apprehend the individuals behind the botnets.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/06/net-us-citadel-botnet-idUSBRE9541KO20130606
16	sl	on the third day of an antitrust trial in Manhattan federal court, Russell Grandinetti, vice president for Kindle content on Amazon.com, has testified that publishers gave Amazon.com an "ultimatum" to let them set prices of e-books sold on its website after they reached deals in 2010 to sell through Apple. Amazon could have been barred from selling books for its Kindle e-reader the same day physical hardcovers were released unless the retailer agreed to their terms, he said. The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Apple and five major U.S. publishers in April 2012.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/06/us-apple-ebooks-trial-idUSBRE95500U20130606
17	ia	Popular to-do list app, Any.Do just got a revamp. The new version of the app is more minimalistic according to MobileSyrup. The app lets you manage your lists using taps and gestures. The new version is available on both iOS and Android right now.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/06/any-do-android-ios-update/
18	tm	Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project released a new study authored by Aaron Smith about smartphone usage in the US. Let's get to the fanboi numbers first. 28% of the respondents say they have an Android phone, 25% say iPhone and 4% BlackBerry. Also 56% of US adults say they have a smart phone, passing the 50% line for the first time. 35% say they have a non-smart phone and 9% have no mobile phone at all. Wealthy adults and younger people were more likely to admit to having smart phones.	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/06/56-percent-of-americans-now-own-smartphones-pew-study-finds/
19	sl	The team that sold early mobile gaming company Ngmoco to DeNA for up to $400 million is in stealth mode on a new company called Network... with a 3. They’ve raised $12 million to re-imagine how people consume mobile content around their personal interests. Details are pretty scarce at this point, but the founders say this isn't another Flipboard. Kleiner Perkins, which backed Ngmoco out of its original iPhone-focused iFund, Google Ventures and Mike Maples’ Floodgate are all throwing money at the potential.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/05/n3twork/
20	tm	Intel may get a lot of press over its attempts to make headway in mobile devices but AMD wants in too. Senior Vice President and General Manager of global business units Lisa Su told PC World at Computex that AMD sees a market for Android and Chrome developing. ZDNet's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes points out that earlier this year Su said AMD had no plans to support Android. Well, plans change. And with the PC market declining, AMD wants to find new homes for low power chips like Temash, and Android and Chromebooks seem as likely a place as any.	http://www.zdnet.com/amd-unveils-plans-to-support-android-and-chrome-os-7000016476/
21	ia	Snapchat just launched version five of its app. TechCrunch calls the update a "dramatic revamp." Now, you'll be able to double-tap to reply and swipe to navigate. Additionally, there are new tools to add friends and in-app profiles. The camera part of the app has less UI chrome. The newest Snapchat is available now in the Apple App Store.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/05/snapchat-launches-v5-0-banquo-with-revamped-ui-address-book-friend-finder-and-in-app-profiles/
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27	tm	NSA collecting phone records of millions of Verizon customers daily	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/06/nsa-phone-records-verizon-court-order
28		NSA secretly vacuumed up Verizon phone records	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57587929-38/nsa-secretly-vacuumed-up-verizon-phone-records/
29		Obama administration defends phone record collection	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/06/us-usa-wiretaps-verizon-idUSBRE95502920130606
30		Verizon Says It Must Comply With Data Requests	http://thenextweb.com/us/2013/06/06/verizon-exec-says-the-firm-would-hand-over-phone-records-if-it-were-to-receive-an-order-from-us-nsa/
31		Verizon forced to hand over telephone data – full court ruling	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2013/jun/06/verizon-telephone-data-court-order	SOURCE
32		50 USC § 1861 - Access to certain business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations	http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/1861	SOURCE
33		Foreign intelligence surveillance court ordered (4/25) Verizon to hand over telephony metadata daily until July 19 to NSA - calls originate in US, whether terminate foreign or domestic - routing info, trunk line, session ID info (phone number, IMEI, IMSI, calling card, time, duration. - No personally identifying info or call content - Considered legal under "business records" provision of the Patriot Act, Section 215 50 USC 1861. "is not conducted solely upon the basis of activities protected by the first amendment to the Constitution." - A senior White House official told Reuters "allows counter terrorism personnel to discover whether known or suspected terrorists have been in contact with other persons who may be engaged in terrorist activities, particularly people located inside the United States." - Senators Wyden and Udall have warned about extent of surveillance - Tim Clemente told CNN last month that digital communications were being collected	Verizon has to turn over information when ordered to by a federal court, the company’s general counsel said in a memo to employees Thursday.
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35	ia	AMD breaks from Windows exclusivity, adopts Android and Chrome OS	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2040831/amd-breaks-from-windows-exclusivity-adopts-android-and-chrome-os.html
36		AMD will develop chips for Android and Chrome OS, but only if someone asks first	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/5/4399116/amd-develop-chips-android-chrome-os-partners
37	24	- In an interview at Computex, Lisa Su, Sr. VP and GM of Global Business Units at AMD said, "We are very committed to Windows 8; we think it's a great operating system, but we also see a market for Android and Chrome developing as well" - AMD will expand its custom-chip business so its processors can run more operating systems, specifically Chrome and Android. Chips will be based on x86 and ARM architecture - AMD previously said it had no interest in Android and that its chips would be exclusively tuned for Microsoft's Windows 8 - the company is working with developers on Android applications for AMD chips. - Su did not say when an AMD-based Android tablet would hit the market - Bluestacks and AMD already teamed up to optimize Bluestacks' Android Player for AMD chips Q: Will support for Android and Chrome OS give AMD new life?
38	sl	Malware That Drains Your Bank Account Thriving on Facebook	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/03/malware-that-drains-your-bank-account-thriving-on-facebook/
39		- Zeus is aTrojan horse that has infected millions of computers, most in US. Once Zeus has compromised a computer, it stays dormant until a victim logs into a bank site, and then it steals the victim’s passwords and drains the victim’s accounts. it can even replace a bank’s Web site with its own page, and grab SSN– that can be sold on the black market. - Zeus first detected in 2007. Researchers at the security firm Trend Micro note incidents of Zeus peaked in May. Zeus-serving malicious links showing up on popular N.F.L. Facebook fan pages such as one created by a group called “Bring the N.F.L. To Los Angeles.” - Malloy Labs, a security lab, confirms links on these pages serving up Zeus malware, being hosted from computers known to be controlled by a Russian criminal gang known as the Russian Business Network, which has been linked to various online criminal activities, ranging from malware and identity theft to child pornography.	- A Facebook spokesman directed NYT reporter to Facebook statement that it actively scans for malware and offering users the opportunity to enroll in self-remediation procedures such as a “Scan-And-Repair malware scan” that can scan for and remove malware from their devices. - q: what can FB do about this?
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44		AT&T May Team With Chernin to Bid for Hulu	http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/att-may-team-with-chernin-to-bid-for-hulu-1200493411/
45		KKR, Silver Lake Vie for Hulu With Yahoo as Bids Heat Up	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-24/kkr-silver-lake-said-to-join-bidding-for-hulu-online-video-site.html
46		- AllThingsD reports that AT&T may join the Hulu bidding process - AT&T is in discussions to team up with the Chernin Group to acquire Hulu - The Chernin Group is headed by former News Corp COO Peter Chernin who also was very important in Hulu's creation - AllThingsD's sources say that no sale would happen if the bids do not come in at levels above $1 billion - Variety says that the bids right now are lower than the $2 billion Hulu reportedly sought in 2011 - Variety also reports that two of Hulu's current owners Walt Disney & News Corp want to sell their interest in hulu b/c it is "strategically misaligned with their own interests." - Oh, one more thing. There's a relatively new bidder in the process according to Bloomberg. Talent agency William Morris is pairing up with Silver Lake to bid on Hulu. - Variety says News Corp and Disney hopes to reach an agreement to the sale process within the next eight weeks Q: So the list of suitors include DirecTV, TWC, Yahoo, now potentially AT&T/Chernin and then Silver Lake/WME. Does the thought of AT&T getting Hulu make anyone else feel a little sick?
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48	sl	MacBook Air refresh looks set for WWDC, potentially with faster Wi-Fi	http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/05/macbook-air-refresh-looks-set-for-wwdc-potentially-with-faster-wi-fi/
49		- earlier this week 9to5Mac sources said: Apple will release 4 new Mac models at WWDC either new MacBook Pro with Retina display models OR MacBook Air models. - today pricing info: price-points correspond to Apple’s current pricing for the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air models. - Intel’s new Haswell chipsets were officially announced this week, for better battery life - dual-mic setup on new Airs: matches Apple’s MacBook Pro with Retina display. - new Airs may carry the faster 802.11ac WiFi chips, which OS X 10.8.4 carries support for, and is now live - WHAT ELSE: Apple expected to announce iOS 7, OS X 10.9, and a Pandora-competitior at its developer conference.	Haswell specs: 50 percent improvement in battery life over the previous generation in active workloads when watching movies or surfing the Internet, and two to three times improvement in standby battery life. For some systems coming to market this year, over 9 hours of active use battery life or 10 to 13 days of standby with fresh data on a single charge is expected. q: ok who's buying one?
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59		LG Optimus F3 officially landing at Sprint on June 14 with 4-inch display, $29.99 price tag	http://www.phonedog.com/2013/06/06/lg-optimus-f3-officially-landing-at-sprint-on-june-14-with-4-inch-display-29-99-price-tag/
60		BlackBerry Messenger coming to iOS and Android on June 27th	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/6/4402272/blackberry-messenger-coming-to-ios-and-android-on-june-27
61		Diablo 3 bedevils consoles on September 3rd, heading to Xbox 360 as well	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/06/diablo-3-consoles-september-3/
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74		TNT folks, Living in Western Massachusetts we have JUST gotten Peapod in our area. I am not so sure about getting fresh things delivered through Amazon but would be willing to try it. I am with you Tom, being home for the delivery is a challenge. However, I would love the ability to order the groceries and pick them up at a specified place along my route back home from work. It would greatly reduce time spent in the store and also allow me to just swoop in and pick it all up quick. They could even do curbside takeaway style. You drive up and they recognise your car and bring them out to you. Regards, Phillip Dudas Chicopee, MA
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2		Will iPhones be banned in US? Windows 8 getting free Office bundled in, eBay to allow window shopping in NYC http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Mark Milian, Tech Writer, Bloomberg technology writer LOWER THIRD URL: markmilian.com, @markmilian
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Gazelle, the fast and simple way to sell your used gadgets! Find out what your used Samsung Galaxy, iPhone and other smartphones are worth at gazelle.com.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	The US International Trade Commission ruled Tuesday in favor of Samsung in a patent dispute with Apple regarding encoding and decoding of CDMA signals in iPhone and iPads. If upheld a "limited exclusion order" would go into effect that would ban the AT&T models of the iPhone 4, the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3, iPad 3G, and iPad 2 3G. Apple plans to appeal the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/sales-of-older-iphones-ipads-banned-as-agency-says-apple-infringed-on-samsung-patent/2013/06/04/f9dd4a00-cd5e-11e2-9f1a-1a7cdee20287_story.html
13	sl	Microsoft is adding a version of its Outlook email and calendar app to Windows RT — that's the ARM-based version of Windows 8. Devices such as Surface RT, came with only Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, along with a custom email and calendar program. Microsoft is also bundling Windows 8 and Office Home and Student onto seven-inch and eight-inch tablets with PC manufacturers, such as Acer’s Iconia W3, retailing for $379. Microsoft has also put together an official preview video for Windows 8.1, though it doesn't mention the triumphant-sort-of return of the Start button.	http://allthingsd.com/20130605/microsoft-to-offer-discounted-windows-and-office-for-small-tablets-while-windows-rt-gets-outlook/
14		Microsoft previews Windows 8.1 on camera, forgets the Start button (video)	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/05/microsoft-windows-8.1-preview-video/
15	ia	Pandora just launched tv.pandora.com, a platform that brings Pandora to TVs and set top boxes using an HTML5 interface. The first devices to get access to tv.pandora.com will be the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 through their web browsers. Pandora hopes this will let its users have a uniform experience regardless of device.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57587718-93/the-next-box-pandora-wants-to-open-will-be-a-tv-set-top-one/
16	tm	We're not sure what Samsung may have left to announce at its June 20th event. Samsung announced the Galaxy S 4 Active with IP67 water and dust protection. It supposedly can survive in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. It can respond to touch in gloved hands and has an aqua mode setting for the camera. The phone is scheduled to launch in the US and Europe this summer.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/05/samsung-galaxy-s-4-active-goes-official/
17	sl	Intel has officially dubbed the next version of its high-speed port "Thunderbolt 2," previously called Falcon Ridge when first announced at NAB back in April. Thunderbolt 2 is a controller chip that doubles the speed of the first-generation port, supporting up to 20Gbps bidirectionally, which means the cables can now support both transferring a 4K video and putting it on screen at the same time.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57587687-92/intels-thunderbolt-2-official-coming-later-this-year/
18	ia	Stop the presses! There's a new world's thinnest ultrabook and it's the Fujitsu Lifebook UH90/L. It's 15.5 millimeters at its thickest point and is powered by an Intel Haswell processor. The notebook puts a 14-inch display into a 13-inch form factor and that display has a ridiculous 3200 x 1800 resolution - oh, and it's a touchscreen. The UH90/L will be available on June 28th.	http://hothardware.com/News/Fujitsu-Lifebook-UH90L-is-Purportedly-the-Worlds-Thinnest-Ultrabook/
19	tm	FreedomPop has a new Freemium plan that charges you nothing for 500MB of wireless data access, 200 voice minutes, and unlimited messaging starting later this summer. For an additional $10 a month you can have unlimited voice. FreedomPop has been a data only plan and that isn't changing. Voice calls will be VOiP and text messages through TextPlus. The service runs on Sprint's network, currently WiMax, but LTE in the future.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/05/freedompop-free-phone-plan/
20	sl	Sony has announced the Duo 13, which is designed improve upon the Duo 11. There's a new "Surf Slider" hinge that makes it easier to open. The Duo 13 weighs slightly more (2.93 pounds), plus shrunken bezels, a carbon fiber design, and what engadget calls a less cramped-seeming keyboard, with a REAL trackpad, rather than an optical tracking stick.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/04/sony-duo-13/
21	tm	A project from the University of Washington's computer science department promises to be able to detect and recognize human gestures by watching how they affect WiFi signals. The research on the system called WiSee has not been peer reviewed yet but will be presented at Mobicom in Miami in September. The researchers claim 94% accuracy even when gestures were performed in different rooms front he WiFi antennae. In other words you can gesture anywhere in your house to remotely control things. Yes, accidental gestures and security will need to be addressed.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22780640
22	ia	Reuters reports that Amazon will expand its AmazonFresh grocery delivery service to San Francisco and Los Angeles this year. If those tests go well, Amazon will then launch the service in 20 new markets in 2014. AmazonFresh could live in Los Angeles as early as this week. San Francisco will have to wait until later in the year.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/04/amazon-reportedly-taking-its-grocery-deliver-service-to-la-sf-in-2013-20-more-markets-in-2014/
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28	tm	Old iPhones, banned in the US? Could happen, as Samsung strikes back	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/old-iphones-banned-in-the-us-could-happen-as-samsung-strikes-back/
29		U.S. agency: Apple infringes Samsung patent on older iPhones, iPads	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/04/us-apple-samsung-patent-idUSBRE95319C20130604
30		- Apple products infringe the claims of a Samsung's US Patent No 7,706,348. If the decision stands, a "limited exclusion order" would go into effect that would ban the AT&T models of the iPhone 4, the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3, iPad 3G, and iPad 2 3G. - Filed in mid-2011, ruled against by ITC Judge James Gildea in September - Standards-based Patent relates to encoding and decoding CDMA - Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet told Reuters Apple plans to appeal to US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - Preisdent has 60 days to overturn. President Reagan last to do so - Separate patent violation Apple one first round against Samsung: Final due in August Q: When will it end?
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32	ia	Small' Windows 8 tablets will ship with a free version of Office 2013	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/5/4397972/windows-8-tablets-free-word-excel-powerpoint-onenote
33		Tiny Windows 8 tablets will ship with Office 2013 baked-in	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2040823/tiny-windows-8-tablets-will-ship-with-office-2013-baked-in.html
34		- At Computex, Windows CFO Tami Reller said that Office Home and Student 2013 would be bundled with small Windows 8 tablets (below 10-inch devices) - It will be up to the OEM to bundle the software, which includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote. No Outlook 2013 included - The 8-inch Acer Iconia W3 comes with Office pre-installed for the price of $379 - Outlook RT will come to Windows RT 8.1. Windows RT already comes with a version of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote and another calendar program (not Outlook) Q: Will a bundled version of Office move smaller tablets faster than without? Will people want to use Office on such a small screen?
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36	sl	eBay to launch 'shoppable' storefront windows in NYC	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57587760-93/ebay-to-launch-shoppable-storefront-windows-in-nyc/
37		- 1st 4 of these screens will open from June 8 through July 7 in well trafficked areas of NYC. 30 items from Kate Spade Saturday, a new fashion brand launched this year - next step of experiemnt from 2011 EBay set up a window display in NYC but you couldn't order products -new screens measure about 9 feet across and 2 feet high and will appear on the front windows of closed stores. Shoppers will be able to touch the screens to order and have products delivered to them within an hour via courier. Payment will be accepted by the couriers through PayPal Here, (owned be EBay) - Steve Yankovich, head of the company's Innovation and New Ventures group says: "This extends the boundary of the store. Suddenly the physical store, by virtue of online technology, extends to any space that's interesting to use," (& new brands don't need new stores)
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42		Amazon reportedly taking its grocery delivery service to LA, SF in 2013, 20 more markets in 2014	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/04/amazon-reportedly-taking-its-grocery-deliver-service-to-la-sf-in-2013-20-more-markets-in-2014/
43		Amazon Reportedly Looking To Expand Grocery Business, Roll Out AmazonFresh Beyond Seattle	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/04/amazon-reportedly-looking-to-expand-grocery-business-roll-out-amazonfresh-beyond-seattle/
44		Amazon Fresh coming to LA, SF 2013, 20 more markets 2014 (Seattle for 5 years) - LA service could announce this week - SF Instacart expanding service in Bay Area, - Wal-Mart ramping up FreshDirect, PeaPod still exists - warehouses will have refrigerated areas for food, but also space nearby to store up to one million general merchandise products Q: In the dark shadow of WebVan, can Amazon succeed?
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46	ia	The next box Pandora wants to open will be a TV set-top one	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57587718-93/the-next-box-pandora-wants-to-open-will-be-a-tv-set-top-one/
47		Pandora Opens Up Tunes to Xbox, PlayStation	http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/pandora-opens-up-tunes-to-xbox-playstation-1200492628/
48		- Pandora launched a new platform called tv.pandora.com that will make it easier to stream Pandora on TVs through STBs and TVs - The platform will be available on the Xbox 360 and PS3 at launch - Partnerships with TV makers are still in the works - Pandora is already on lots of STBs, but tv.pandora.com is based on HTML5 so it'll be compatible with standards-compliant TVs and STBs - Pandora Chief Technology Officer Tom Conrad says that the standards make it easier for Pandora to experiment with ads to find out what works on TVs Q: Does a TV strategy make sense for Pandora? Do people listen to the radio on their TVs or STBs?	- More than 10 million people have listened to Pandora through an internet connected TV or set top box, according to company figures. - According to Pandora, more than one-third of its users listen to the music service at home. - Pandora is available through more than 900 consumer electronics devices
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50	sl	Airlines push new booking platform, IT firms wary	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/05/us-airlines-iata-systems-idUSBRE9540PB20130605
51		- Members of IATA, the world airline industry organization, met in Cape Town, SA, this week, passed resolution approving new standard called New Distribution Capability. give consumers the same online experience regardless of how or where they do their travel shopping (online, travel agent, etc). currently airline websites show info 3rd party sellers cannot. diff tickets, meal packages, etc - could be rolled out within 2 years if airlines cooperate. pilot demonstration with real transactions planned for October 2013 in Dublin at the World Passenger Summit. - who loses: Some travel information technology companies, such as Sabre Holdings and Travelport, make their money from contracts linking airlines and agents via global distribution systems heavily reliant on the old technology.lose business if the NDC standard, which bypasses those older systems, eventually prevails.
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56		The Contraband Cat: Feline tries to smuggle mobile phones and chargers into Russian jail just months after similar attempt in Brazil	http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2335957/Cat-tries-smuggle-mobile-phones-chargers-Russian-jail--months-similar-attempt-Brazil.html	<-- Equal time for cats
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61		Le Web London starts today and runs through tomorrow in London	http://london.leweb.co/
62		also tomorrow Inside Social Apps conference in San Francisco	http://www.mediabistro.com/insidesocialapps/
63		Blackberry Q10 comes to Verizon tomorrow 6/6 for preorder	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-6452_7-57587785/verizons-blackberry-q10-drops-june-10-for-$200-preorders-start-june-6/
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65		and finally 6/6 Microsoft is launching Azure cloud computing services in China
66		Facebook To Webcast Its First-Ever Stockholders Meeting June 11th	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/04/facebook-shareholder-meeting-webcast-livestream/
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76		Hello TNT crew, In show 767 you continued a discussion about a possible Lenovo/Blackberry business merger, specifically mentioning US government customers as a reason. I am a private contractor working exclusively for a government agency and it seems to me that something was missed by the discussion: the Federal Government’s recent ban on computer hardware purchases from Chinese firms. The latest budget resolution (HR 933 Sec. 156(a)) bars select agencies (but not others) from purchasing any IT system “produced, manufactured or assembled by one or more entities that are owned, directed or subsidized by the People’s Republic of China.” because of cyber-espionage fears. As best any of the higher-ups in our agency can determine this means all computer hardware currently in existence. So we’ve had a complete freeze on all IT purchases, period, for the last month. In addition to this being a terrible setback for the important work that we and other departments are doing, I don’t know how the current hysteria will affect a potential Lenovo / Blackberry merger. Presumably if they are thinking about one, they may have some way around the current Chinese-hacker boogeyman problem the US is facing. I’m a big fan of TNT and Security Now. Keep up the great work at Twit. -Alex
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2		Zynga kills DrawSomething creators, Intel's Merrifield bid for dominance, Verizon gets the NFL for streaming http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Scott Budman, Business & Tech reporter for NBC in the Bay Area LOWER THIRD URL: @scottbudman
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Intel showed off its next gen mobile chips at Computex in Taipei Tuesday. The Merrifield will succeed Medfield as the smartphone SoC early next year promising better performance and battery life. Bay Trail will come to tablets priced around $399 by the end of the year. And Intel showed off its first LTE modem the XMM 7160 which will work with Bay Trail and one would assume Merrifield as well.	http://gigaom.com/2013/06/04/with-merrifield-chip-and-lte-intel-looks-ready-to-compete-in-smartphones/
13	sl	Zynga is laying off 18% of its workforce, or about 520 of its 2900 employees in order to reduce 80 million in staff costs and stay competitive in the mobile gaming space. As part of the cuts, Zynga's closing its offices in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.	http://allthingsd.com/20130603/zynga-to-lay-off-520-employees-18-percent-of-staff-and-shutter-new-york-and-la-offices/
14	ia	Bloomberg says that HTC just lost its Chief Operating Officer. Now, normally, I'd say look for him in the couch cushions, but by "lost," I mean that its COO Matthew Costello is leaving that position in the company. Fred Liu will fill in for Costello as COO. Costello will stay on with HTC as an executive adviser.	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-06-04/htc-operations-chief-steps-down-as-profit-slumps-on-phone-delays
15	tm	US President Obama plans executive action against patent trolls on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal reports the President will instruct the Patent and Trademark Office to create rules requiring the disclosure of a patent's owner in addition to its inventor. Expect five executive actions and seven proposed legislative changes that aim to curb abusive patent lawsuits and divert patent decisions away front he International Trade Commission.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/4/4393958/president-to-take-aim-at-patent-trolls-with-executive-actions
16	sl	The Dell XPS 12 got a nice update with the latest Intel fourth-gen Core i-series Haswell processors, which gives the XPS over two hours more battery life than before (according to Dell), and a significant graphics boost due to the integrated Intel HD4400 or 5000 graphics. Storage options include up to a 512GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. The new XPS 12 starts at $1,199.	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3121_7-57587339-220/dell-updates-pc-line-for-intel-haswell-xps-12-xps-one-27-alienware-x51-plus-a-new-touchscreen-monitor/
17	ia	Let's take a look at the Department of Justice vs. Apple ebook price-fixing case. The DOJ asserts that emails and statements made by Steve Jobs are proof that Jobs was the ringmaster of an ebook price-fixing conspiracy. Apple's attorney Orin Snyder argues the DOJ is twisting and mischaracterizing statements made by Steve Jobs to his biographer Walter Issacson and others. Snyder says that Jobs knew his statements would be read by millions of people and there is no way that they should be construed as "unambiguous admissions" of price-fixing.	http://allthingsd.com/20130604/apple-accuses-doj-of-unfairly-twisting-steve-jobss-words/
18	tm	IBM got cloudier today agreeing to buy public cloud computing infrastructure company SoftLayer Technologies for almost $2 billion according to BusinessWeek. IBM plans to combine its existing private cloud unit SmartCloud with SoftLayer to create a new Cloud Services division. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of the year.	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-06-04/ibm-to-acquire-cloud-computing-provider-softlayer-technologies
19	sl	Today Microsoft and 343 Industries announced Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. The new game due out this July, though no specific date has been announced. The game will retail for $6.99 across all platforms supported, comprised of 25 levels. But something to note: if you purchase the title for Windows Phone 8, you can’t play the game on your PC; you will need two copies if you want to play on both platforms.	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/06/04/microsoft-introduces-halo-spartan-assault-a-windows-8-and-phone-8-shooter-coming-in-july-for-6-99/
20	tm	Google Reader shuts down in one month and the top contender to replace it, Feedly, is rolling out new features. Feedly announced partnerships with 3rd-party RSS readers Reeder, Press, Newsify, gReader and Nextgen Reader as part of API project Normandy. Feedly also announced it will make its service available in all Web brewers. Currently it only works with extensions in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57587301-93/coming-to-feedly-reader-speed-search-windows-8-support/
21	ia	European Commissioner for Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes outlined Europe's proposed net neutrality guidelines. ISPs would not be able to block or throttle services that compete with their own like VOIP. ISPs would have to tell customers what is included in their service and what speeds they can expect. This plan now will either be presented as a legal recommendation or a regulation. A legal recommendation could be implemented by December. If it is to be a legal regulation, it could take until 2015 before it's a law in EU member states.	http://www.zdnet.com/online-throttling-and-site-blocking-to-be-outlawed-in-europe-under-net-neutrality-plan-7000016324/
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27	tm	With Merrifield chip and LTE, Intel looks ready to compete in smartphones	http://gigaom.com/2013/06/04/with-merrifield-chip-and-lte-intel-looks-ready-to-compete-in-smartphones/
28		Intel shows first smartphone with Merrifield chip	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2040701/intel-shows-first-smartphone-with-merrifield-chip.html
29		Intel unveils Merrifield smartphones, Bay Trail Android tablets, and fanless Haswell	http://www.extremetech.com/computing/157300-intel-unveils-merrifield-smartphones-bay-trail-android-tablets-and-fanless-haswell
30		Merrifield showed off at Computex - 3x peak performance 5x lower power (up against Snapdragon, Exynos, and Tegra SoCs. ) - Gets Sensor Hub (power saver for GPS, accelerometer etc) - Expect in house Merrifield phone at MWC Feb. 2014, Shipping early next year - Bay Trail tablets later this year $399 - Bay Trail with XMM 7160 LTE modem - Both chips based on Silvermont arch. 4.7 times less power use, 22- nanometer 3D structure (FinFET) Q: Does this change anyone's opinion about Intel vs. ARM?
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32	ia	Lenovo in talks with smartphone party for joint venture	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57587523-94/lenovo-in-talks-with-smartphone-party-for-joint-venture/
33		BlackBerry Shares Jump as Lenovo CEO Mentions Possible Deal	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-11/blackberry-shares-jump-after-lenovo-ceo-mentions-possible-deal.html
34		- Lenovo says its in talks with a company to possibly go in on a joint venture - The news was within a Clarification Announcement made by Lenovo to its shareholders - "The board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company noted certain articles published in the internet in relation to a possible joint venture arrangement between the Company and a party on smartphone business. - The Board would like to inform the shareholders of the Company (the “Shareholders”) and potential investors that the Company is in preliminary negotiations with a party in connection with a potential joint venture transaction" - In the past, Lenovo was rumored to be looking into a deal with BlackBerry Q: The statement is quite vague in who Lenovo could be teaming up with. Let's get creative: who's the partner for Lenovo? Blackberry? Intel? A software maker like Microsoft?
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37		ASYMCO graphs	http://www.asymco.com/2013/05/31/100-billion-app-downloads/
38		Android May 48 billion downloads Android 2.5 billion apps month. - App Brain estimates 700,000 Android apps available in June Apple May 50 billion downloads, 2 billion per month - 850,000 Phone apps, 350,000 tablet apps - 83 apps per iOS device vs. 53 per Android - Logical to assume Android will pass iOS in apps downloaded by end of June - Revenue still .23/ios app. Play Store unknown Q: Will any of this shift developers to an Android first strategy?
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43		Draw Something' studio OMGPOP reportedly shuttered amid Zynga layoffs	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/3/4393694/draw-something-studio-omgpop-reportedly-shuttered-amid-zynga-layoffs
44		- Zynga laying off 520 employees (18% of total). shutting down ny, LA, dallas offices - One year ago, Zynga bought OMGPOP for $180M. Draw Something for iOS and Android was huge. Zynga has apparently shut down the studio, which functions at Zynga NY, to save $80M (according to memo CEO Mark Pincus sent to employees) - Pincus defends FarmVille franchise and success of FarmVille 2, says Zynga’s future is “multiplatform” and mobile. - some OMGPOP employees tweeting about being laid off, taking shots at Zynga "thanks zynga for again reminding me how not to operate a business" - VP of outreach Ali Nicolas.	- Zynga to go public at around $10, but has since crashed down to around $3 in extended trading following the news. Zynga is now worth around $2.4 billion, when it was at one point worth nearly $7 billion. - Kara Swisher at ATD notes: with $1.6 billion in cash and marketable securities, investors now consider the company to be worth just below $750 million. about $350 million less than Yahoo just paid for the blogging platform Tumblr, which has substantively less revenue than Zynga. q: how does zynga stop its freefall? does it go private? is its gaming model doomed?
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46	ia	Google says 'no' to sexually explicit content on Glass	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2040616/google-says-no-to-sexually-explicit-content-on-glass.html
47		App puts porn on Glass, Google vows to block it	http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57587421-1/app-puts-porn-on-glass-google-vows-to-block-it/
48	34	- Google updated its Glass Platform Developer Policies on Saturday - It prohibits "content that contains nudity, graphic sex acts, or sexually explicit material." - "Any Glassware that violates this policy will be blocked from appearing on Glass." - The first Glass pornographic app launched on Monday from a company called MiKandi. The app's name is kind of NSFW - MiKandi only became aware of the new developer policies after its app was launched. - On a blogpost, the company wasn't alerted about any policy changes and that when it received its Glass kit that they were developing an app within the terms. - MiKandi says it will change the app to comply with te new policies and a new version will launch soon. Q: Is this kind of control on Google Glass a good sign? Bad sign?
49	sl	Verizon reportedly close to a four-year, $1 billion deal to stream every NFL game	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/4/4394684/verizon-close-to-a-four-year-deal-to-stream-every-NFL-game
50		- verizon & nfl looking to deepen partnership: according to Sports Business Daily, wrapping up a four-year, $1 billion contract for Verizon to stream every NFL game. Currently, Verizon's NFL Mobile Premium lets users stream games on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday nights for $5 a month. This new deal will include Sunday afternoon games on CBS and Fox as well as the league's complete playoff schedule. - Verizon would pay 5x its current $50 million per year. still less than what TV networks pay for NFL broadcasts. Last year, the NFL's TV partners signed nine-year deals, some of which pay nearly the same amount per year that Verizon will pay for the life of its contract. ESPN pays an average of $1.8 billion per year, while Fox and CBS both pay just over $1 billion per year.	- Verizon can stream every game on the NFL's schedule, it won't be able to stream them to every device on Verizon's network. The service reportedly will be restricted to "mobile phones" — a restriction that's largely already in place. The NFL Mobile app for iOS is a universal one, but users can only stream live games to an iPad if they also subscribe to Verizon FiOS or Cablevision cable service. The service isn't even available on Wi-Fi only iPads, and it also doesn't support video out over HDMI or Airplay - q: no wifi-only tablets? no airplay? who is this good for? ppl in transit?
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61		Wikipad slated for June 11th US launch at $250, worldwide 'to follow this summer	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/04/wikipad-launch-june-11/
62		HTC One: Verizon Confirms 'Late Summer' Release Date	http://www.ibtimes.com/htc-one-verizon-confirms-late-summer-release-date-1290389
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12	tm	Asus announced several new products at Computex in Taipei. The one that seems to be turning the most heads is the Transformer Book Trio, an 11.6-inch tablet/laptop hybrid that runs Android and Windows 8 at the same time on two different processors. Asus also unveiled the Zenbook Infinity laptop with a gorilla glass lid, an Updated Transformer Pad Inifinity tablet the Memo Pad HD7, essentially a nexus 7 with a rear camera the 6-inch FonePad Note.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/3/4390708/asus-transformer-book-trio-windows-android
13	sl	Android users who've felt their lives weren't complete without an app that helps them create 6-second videos and share them socially, can rejoice - Twitter has released Vine for Android. The Vine app is a free download for anyone running Android 4.0 or higher. Android users are receiving Vine access about 5 months after iOS users did, back in January, after its acquisition by Twitter. On iOS alone, Vine has 13million users.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/03/twitter-releases-vine-for-android-smartphones-tops-13m-users/
14	ia	Bloomberg reports that Microsoft will cut the price of Windows RT to get more tablet makers on board with that operating system. Windows RT is about six months old and hasn't made a significant dent in the tablet space. Bloomberg says the price cuts "affect Windows RT for small-sized tablets."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/3/4390914/windows-rt-price-cuts-to-generate-interest-from-oems-rumor
15	tm	Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology claim to have developed a smartphone charger that can install malware on any iOS device. Billy Lau, Yeongjin Jang and Chengyu Song expect to debut the hack at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas which starts July 27. The group has already contacted Apple about the exploit.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/06/03/team-of-researchers-say-theyve-built-a-charger-that-can-hack-your-iphone-within-one-minute/
16	sl	As the clock ticks down to WWDC, Both CNET and The New York Times are reporting that Apple reached a deal with Warner Music over the weekend for its so-called iRadio service, which, along with Universal, brings it up to two of the three major music labels. The deal with Universal was for recorded music rights but not music publishing. The partnership with Warner this weekend apparently includes both, but Sony Music has yet to ink any type of agreement with Apple.	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/06/apple-reportedly-partners-with-a-second-major-label-warner-music/
17	ia	According to a new report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Windows Phone now has 5.6% of the U.S. smartphone market. Last year at the same time, Windows Phone had 3.8% of the market. If you were wondering which OS has the most marketshare - it's Android, of course, with 51.7%.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57587297-75/windows-phone-wins-5.6-percent-of-u.s-smartphone-sales/
18	tm	Intel released final details on the Haswell series of chips set to release tomorrow June 4. Most of the announcement confirms what we already know. Haswell will provide up to 9.1 hours of HD video playback on an Ultrabook-class Core i7, thanks to a drop in power requirements from 20 w in Ivy Bridge to 15 w for Haswell. Quad core desktop parts start at $192 for the i5-4570, $242 for an unlocked i5-4670K and $339 for the i7-4770K. Dual core prices should come soon.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/01/intel-haswell-launch/
19	sl	Say goodbye to the Yahoo you knew and perhaped even loved... the company is shuttering its classic email interface today. Users who choose to upgrade to the new interface will have to agree to Yahoo's updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which includes "the acceptance of automated content scanning and analyzing of your communications content, which Yahoo users to deliver product features, relevant advertising and abuse protection." So there's that.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/02/psa-yahoo-mail-classic-shuts-down-june-3rd/
20	tm	Apple begins its trial today over allegations that it conspired with publishers to raise the price of e-books. The US Justice Department filed its case against Apple and five of the six largest US book publishers in April 2012. The five publishers agreed to pay to pay a collective $164 million and eliminate prohibitions on wholesale discounts. The government wants an order blocking Apple from engaging in similar conduct.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/02/us-apple-ebooks-trial-idUSBRE95107020130602
21	ia	Your face is safe from Google Glass for now. On a Google+ post in the Google glass channel, Google says it will reject any Glassware that uses facial recognition until it has "strong privacy protections in place." Glassware is Google's name for apps that run on Glass using the Mirror API.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/06/01/google-says-it-wont-approve-any-glass-apps-with-facial-recognition-until-it-has-protections-in-place/
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27	tm	The ASUS Transformer Book Trio: Atom + Haswell, Android + Windows 8	http://www.anandtech.com/show/7017/the-asus-transformer-book-trio-atom-haswell-android-windows-8
28		ASUS Zenbook Infinity official with a Gorilla Glass 3 lid, touchscreen and backlit keyboard	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/03/asus-zenbook-infinity-gorilla-glass-3/
29		Asus announces new Transformer Pad Infinity with 2560 x 1600 display, coming this fall	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/3/4390698/asus-announces-new-transformer-pad-infinity-with-2560-x-1600-display
30		Asus launches Memo Pad HD7, a Nexus 7 with a rear camera for $129	http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/3/4390692/asus-memo-pad-hd7-specifications-features
31		ASUS reveals FonePad Note: 6-inch 1080p display, dual-core 1.6GHz CPU, 2GB RAM	http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/03/asus-fonepad-note/
32		Asus avalanche of gear at Computex - Transformer Book Trio (11.6-inch), Android Jelly Bean Atom Z2580, Windows 8 core i7 Haswell, PC Station lets tablet act as desktop, 64 GB tablet storage, 750-1TB laptop - Zenbook Infinity, Haswell ultra book, gorilla glass 3 lid. 15.5 mm thin : Q4, no price - Updated Transofrmer Pad Infinity, 2560x1600 IPS display fall $399 or $499 bundled dock - Memo Pad HD7. Nexus 7 with a rear camera. Colors. 16GB $149 8 GB $129 emerging mots. July - FonePad Note: 6-inch 1080p display, dual-core 1.6GHz CPU, 2GB RAM Q: Any of these announcements get you excited?
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34	ia	Apple Is Said to Be Pressing for Internet Radio Deals	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/03/technology/apple-is-said-to-be-pressing-to-complete-deals-for-internet-radio.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
35		- The NYT reports that Over the weekend, Apple signed a deal with the Warner Music Group for its rumored Internet radio service - Apple has both the recorded music rights and the music publishing rights for Warner. Apple has the recorded music rights to Universal Music Group, but not the music pub rights. - apple is trying to get Sony on board still. - the Times says Apple wants to unveil its Pandora-like radio service by WWDC on June 10th. - negotiations have stalled bc labels and music publishers have been seeking higher royalty rates and guaranteed minimum payments Q: do you think Apple can lock up the rest of what it needs for a WWDC launch? Would Apple launch its radio product w/o all the labels on board?		tom audio breaking up
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37	sl	Twitter Releases Vine For Android Smartphones As It Tops 13M Users	http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/03/twitter-releases-vine-for-android-smartphones-tops-13m-users/	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.vine.android
38		- avail in google play store for android 4.0 and up - 5 months after iPhone launch (13M users since launch) - still to come: access to the front-facing camera, push notifications, hashtag and mention features, people and tag search. Android features not on iPHone: as it supports zooming on both the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One. - after Instagram built 30M iphone users, added another million in 12 hours after launching on android	q: is vine on android a big deal?
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43		Android Leads in the US, but iOS and Windows are Growing Faster	http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/global/News/news-articles/While-Android-Leads-iOS-and-Windows-Are-Growing-At-A-Faster-Pace
44		More Smartphones Were Shipped in Q1 2013 Than Feature Phones, An Industry First According to IDC	http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS24085413
45		- New report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech says that Windows Phone marketshare is now 5.6% of the US market - Last year at the same time, that number was 3.8% - The leaders are Android and iOS - Android: 51.7% \| iOS 41.4% - Who is buying Windows Phones? 23% came from Android, 25% came from another Windows device, but 42% of them came from a feature phone device - WP is also gaining share among those aged 25-34. Last year MS captured an older group with customers aged 50-64 - Kantar says that the Nokia Lumia devices were the key models driving WP sales Q: 42% of WP users came from feature phones - is this the market MS should target for growth?	- IDC report from April: In the worldwide smartphone market, vendors shipped 216.2 million units in 1Q13, which marked the first time more than half (51.6%) the total phone shipments in a quarter were smartphones.
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48		ATD Kara Swisher: Sources say MS restructure coming - annual shareholder letter last October Ballmer: “devices and services company” - larger roles for Satya Nadella, president of its Servers and Tools division; Tony Bates, president of its Skype communications division; and Don Mattrick, president of its Interactive Entertainment division. - How Windows fits in, the sticking point - Shareholders starting to get pushier Q: How do you think Microsoft should restructure?
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51		- Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Hon Hai (aka Foxconn Technology Group) announced at computex 2013 it's developing more than five devices using the Firefox OS – tablet computer is one of em. smartphones, tvs as well - Foxconn makes 40% of the world’s consumer electronics including iPhones and iPads, but apple is diversifying, rumored to be moving to Pegatron. - Mozilla wants to compete with Apple’s iOS and Google's Android. In February, FF previewed the first Firefox open mobile OS and announced that 18 major telecom operators would support Firefox devices. - Foxconn will hire 500 to 1,000 engineers in Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan to develop web-based software including Firefox, Foxconn general manager Young Liu said at a news conference in Taipei - Mr. Liu said the devices will be under its clients’ brands and the company doesn’t plan to produce gadgets using its own brand.	q: smart move for Foxconn? Is Firefox the OS to bet on?
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2		Intel gets in a Samsung tablet, HTC cancels Windows tablet, FanTV might be the one box you want http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org, @hak5darren
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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12	tm	A New Zealand court ruled Friday that warrants used to raid Kim Dotcom's home in 2012 were illegal. The court said, police must provide copies of all relevant evidence in the prosecution of Dotcom and any material that is deemed by the court not to be relevant must be returned to Dotcom.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57587026-83/kim-dotcom-wins-access-to-seized-property-from-2012-raid/
13	ia	British telecom BT is done with Yahoo mail. BT customers using Yahoo mail have complained that their accounts were hacked and then used to spam others. BT will shift all of its customers to a new system with built-in anti-virus and anti-spam features next month. Customers will get to keep the same email address, but they may have to change their password.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/epic/btdota/10089355/BT-dumps-Yahoo-email-after-hacking-claims.html
14	tm	Hon Hai Precision LTD. is opening a FoxConn R&D center in Japan near Sharp's Sakai LCD plant. Hon Hai is a 38% owner of the Sharp plant and has been attempting to acquire a stake in Sharp itself. The new center will focus on display and touch panel research for consumer, commercial and medical products.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57587025-93/hon-hai-to-open-display-r-d-center-in-japan/
15	ia	OMG, HTC is 86ing a 12-inch RT. Bloomberg reports HTC is dropping plans to introduce a 12-inch Windows RT tablet because the device would be too costly and there is weak demand for RT tablets. Bloomberg says that HTC will introduce a 7-inch RT device as well as a 7-inch Android device later this year.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-30/htc-said-to-cancel-large-windows-rt-tablet-on-weak-demand.html
16	tm	The Mt. Gox bit coin exchange just got a little less anonymous. The exchange will now require identity verification for every non-Bitcoin deposit or withdrawal. Bitcoin-only transactions can remain anonymous.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/30/mt-gox-now-requires-verification-for-non-bitcoin-transactions/
17	ia	Google Fiber head honcho Milo Medin says that Google Fiber isn't some experiment - it's an actual business that the company hopes will be profitable one day. Medin said that "We expect to make money from Google Fiber" and "This is a great business to be in" while speaking at the Fiber-to-the-Home Council meeting in Kansas City. You hear that every other ISP? You may be able to make money on fiber. Give us fiber.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57586894-93/google-exec-sees-google-fiber-as-a-moneymaker/
18	tm	The Electronic Frontier Foundation announced Thursday it will launch a fundraising campaign to oppose Personal Audio LLC. Personal Audio has sued podcasts like the Adam Carolla Show and Stuff You Should Know claiming violation of patents related to podcasting. The EFF wants the money mostly to pay USPTO fees for an trial review of prior art. TheEFF estimates the fees at $25,000 and wants a total of $30,000 for the project.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/05/eff-wants-30000-to-defeat-a-ridiculous-podcasting-patent-troll/
19	ia	Reuters reports that Samsung will use an Intel processor in an upcoming top-tier Android tablet. The current story is that one version of the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 will have an Intel Clover Trail+ chip inside. Samsung's Android devices have been traditionally run on ARM chips. If the report is true, way to go Brian Krzanich.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/30/us-samsung-intel-tablet-idUSBRE94T13Z20130530
20	tm	Asus will Asus will release a 31.5-inch 4K monitor later in June. The Asus PQ321 IGZO monitor will have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a 140 ppi screen. It will also come with display port and two HDMI ports, allowing two inputs for picture in picture. If you're headed to Computex in Taipei next week you can take a look in person. a 4K 30.5-inch monitor in the US this June	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/31/4382830/asus-pq321-4k-monitor-release-date
21	ia	The FBI wants user data from Google without a search warrant and without alerting those users. Google's been fighting this request in court. CNET reports that U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco has rejected Google's request to modify or toss out 19 National Security Letters - that's the name of the warrantless electronic data-gathering technique used by the FBI. That would mean Google would have to turn over data to the FBI. The Judge said that Google's arguments were too broad, which sounds like Google just needs to try again with a narrower argument.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/31/4383048/google-must-obey-fbis-warrantless-requests-for-user-data-for-now
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29		Source confirms Intel’s big score: Samsung tablet using an Atom chip	http://venturebeat.com/2013/05/24/source-confirms-intel-scores-with-an-atom-chip-in-upcoming-samsung-tablet/
30		Reuters reports Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 will have Intel Clover Trail+ processor (follows up on VentureBeat claim) - Samsung uses Intel chips in ATIV line - Source unsure if we'll see it June 20 Samsung announce, Could we see at Computex next week? - Previous sources indicated Exynos. Could be multiple versions?
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32	ia	HTC reportedly cancels plans for full-size Windows RT tablet, but 7-inch tablets still on track	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/30/4380906/htc-cancels-full-size-windows-rt-tablet-7-inch-continues
33		HTC Said to Cancel Large Windows RT Tablet on Weak Demand	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-30/htc-said-to-cancel-large-windows-rt-tablet-on-weak-demand.html
34		HTC Said to Plan Windows Tablets to Challenge Apple’s IPad	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-21/htc-said-to-plan-windows-tablets-to-challenge-apple-led-market.html
35		- Bloomberg reports that HTC has canceled its plans to develop a large 12-inch Windows RT tablet - This is due to pricey components and a potentially high retail price as well as weak demand for larger tablets - HTC is still on track to make a 7-inch WinRT tablet that should launch Sept or Oct - A 7-inch HTC Android tablet would be planned for around the same time - Both would use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors - Microsoft and its partners have released a total of five Windows RT devices since October. - HTC has declined to make a Win8 tablet (running on Intel), but that was scrapped since HTC would have to charge about $1000 Q: Good news for HTC, Windows RT, neither?
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37	tm	Hon Hai sets up display R&D company in Japan	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/31/us-honhai-japanplant-idUSBRE94U0EL20130531
38		Foxconn's Hon Hai sets up new research center in Sharp's backyard	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2040404/foxconns-hon-hai-sets-up-new-research-center-in-sharps-backyard.html
39		Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, set up Display and touch panel R&D center under Foxconn name in Japan - Near Sharp's Sakai plant which Hon Hai is 38% owner (only 10th-gen LCD plant) - Leading the center is Kouzoh Yano, who’s been listed as a general manager with Sharp - Third R&D center added to Taiwan and China - "Consumer, commercial and medical products" - Hon Hai has been trying to buy stake in Sharp. Q: If you can't buy 'em recruit all their talent to make them cheaper?
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45		- Fanhattan introduced a new set top box called Fan TV - Fanhattan makes an iOS app that links together a slew of streaming services, making it a central location to find video content - Now, the company has unveiled a set top box that would give you access to live tv content, web streaming, and a cloud-DVR - They want the Fan TV to be the one box you need; no HDMI pass throughs or other boxes necessary - The device is not aimed at cord cutters as Fanhattan is looking to partner with cable providers (although the company does say that it come out with one for cord cutters in the future, but that's not the focus of the company right now) - The hardware is tiny, with an HDMI port, ethernet, and power - The device is controlled by a touchpad remote - The UI is graphics heavy and displays content based on what's trending, genre based listings, customized favorites - Fanhattan thinks cable providers will be excited to work with them since the box is so different - Cost and cable company partners are unknown Q: Do you think we're going to see this box from cable companies?
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47	ia	BlueStacks prices its OUYA-rivaling GamePop console at $129, expands games line-up	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/05/30/bluestacks-prices-its-ouya-rivaling-game-console-at-129-expands-games-line-up/
48		BlueStacks’ GamePop Android console gets $50 worth of free games	http://venturebeat.com/2013/05/30/bluestacks-gamepop-android-console-gets-50-worth-of-free-games/
49		Bluestacks extends GamePop's free console giveaway	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57586775-93/bluestacks-extends-gamepops-free-console-giveaway/
50		- Onto another little set top box - GamePop, an Android-powered game console, just got an official price at $129 - GamePop is made by BlueStacks - The device brings mobile games to your TV - Once you get the box, you'l have to pay a subscription fee of about $7/month that will give you unlimited access to games in the GamePop library (500 games so far with the promise of updates) - The company also announced that the GamePop just added $50 worth of free games and a new partner, Korea's biggest game developer Com2US - You control the games using a controller or your iPhone or Android device - If that price is too high, Bluestacks is giving away the console for free until the end of June when you subscribe. After that, you'll have to pay $129 Q: Can devices like this compete against the big boys like Sony and Microsoft?
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54		Forgot your password? Just take a pill	http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/forgot-your-password-just-take-a-pill-20130531-2ng07.html
55		The hi-tech tattoo that could replace ALL your passwords: Motorola reveals plans for ink and even pills to identify us	http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2333203/Moto-X-Motorola-reveals-plans-ink-pills-replace-ALL-passwords.html	IMAGES
56		At D yesterday Regina Dugan (Former DARPA) of Motorola Mobility showed off pills and tattoos - Vitamin Authentication Pill powered by stomach acid sends out 18-bit authentication signal. FDA approved. (Designed by Proteus Digital Health) - Tattoo sticker on your wrist (Biostamps Designed by MC10 for medical)
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81		Hey guys, love the show. My podcast player is more like a TWiT.tv player. Keep up the excellent tech news delivery. One thing you guys didn't talk about in Episode 763 is that Blekko is considered malicious software by the IT Industry. They do embedded toolbar installation, just like Ask.com, Gator, Babylon, countless others and is really difficult to actually remove. It's malware. "Spam and Virus Free Search", except of course for their own spam. For sake of reference, I'm a Network Administrator for a high tech company and have spent endless hours, both on the job and on the side for friends, removing malware over the years. -- Thanks, Mike	Neither are malware at all. Neither F-Secure nor McAfee list Blekko in their threat databases. There was a spate of third-party software earlier this year (inlcuding, hilariously ADAware and registry cleaner) that took advantage of Blekko's referral program to change people's default search to Blekko and do some redirects. A lot of people who complained downlaoded their software from CNET. Apparently a lot of people got confused about where it was coming from because they weren't alerted during install. Some folks had a hard time uninstalling it. There was a lot of FUD. At worst Blekko was aiding and abetting malware. Certainly Blekko was using some crappy methods of egtting its name out there - tm
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2		Did Windows bring back Start button or not? Apple ditching FoxConn, Motorola's new phone Texas-built http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Rafe Needleman, Director of Developer Relations, Evernote LOWER THIRD URL: www.oppnotes.com, @rafe
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12	tm	Microsoft posted official details about Windows 8.1 today. The Start "tip" will now look like the Windows logo and will always be visible on the desktop. In other words Microsoft just can't bring itself to say it brought the Start button back. Users will also get the option to boot straight to the desktop, integration of SkyDrive even when offline, and resizable panes when running two apps from the tiled interface. Oh and resizable tiles. A preview of Windows 8.1 will arrive at BUILD in San Francisco June 26.	http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/05/30/continuing-the-windows-8-vision-with-windows-8-1.aspx
13	sl	Motorola wants YOU to get excited about its new, made-in-the-U.S. smartphone. Yep, Motorola's gonna make a comeback in the highend mobile market after losing share to Apple and Samsung since being acquired by Google in 2012. The new phone, called the Moto X, will be built at a 500,000 square-feet facility in Texas that will employ 2,000 people by August.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/30/us-motorola-xphone-idUSBRE94S1H220130530?
14	ia	Samsung revealed the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. Because this is a mini phone, it has a teeny tiny 4.3-inch screen - not an enormous 5-inch one like the regular S4. It also has mini-storage with 8GB of space - 5GB for the user, so get yourself a microSD card. The processor in the mini is a 1.7GHz dual-core processor; the regular S4 has a quad-core.The S4 mini runs Android 4.2.2 and will launch officially at Samsung's June 20th event.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/05/30/samsung-announces-the-galaxy-s4-mini/
15	tm	Apple released a new product! It's an iPod Touch. But hey. New product! OK it's kind of just a 16GB version of the the 5th-gen iPod Touch which was only available in 32GB and 64GB models. The new-ish 16GB iPod Touch has 4-inch Retina display, dual-core A5 processor, and a front-facing FaceTime HD camera. It sells for $229.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/30/4378998/16-gb-ipod-touch-specs-price-release-date
16	sl	Pegatron already makes iPhones and iPad Minis, and now the wall street journal reports it will be crowned primary assembler of a low-cost iPhone expected later this year. The shift is apparently also due to longtime Apple manufacturing parter Foxconn's production troubles with the iPhone 5, beause, as a foxcon exec tells the journal, the handset is "the most difficult device that Foxconn has ever assembled." good luck to you, Pegatron.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57586779-37/apple-reportedly-taps-pegatron-to-make-new-low-cost-iphone/
17	ia	Social traffic app Waze just got more social. The new Waze (version 3.7) for iOS and Android will populate its destination list with Facebook Events. If an event is missing an address and a Waze user inputs that address, the info will become available to everyone else invited to that Facebook Event. Waze is also touting the feature that you can track your friends' arrival on a map, so you can all arrive at a party together.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/30/waze-3-7/
18	tm	European Commission vice president Neelie Kroes delivered new plans to the European Parliament today that would end mobile roaming and guarantee net neutrality. The package aims to create a single Europe-wide telecoms market by next year. Kroes hopes to have the package signed and presented by Easter 2014.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/30/4378972/neelie-kroes-ec-net-neutrality-roaming-europe
19	sl	Rumors, they be true! On stage at the D conference, Sundar Pichai showed up a brand-new HTC One that runs an untouched, stock version of the Android OS. It wil be available from the Google Play store starting June 26th for $599. The unlocked device has 32gb of storage, will run on both AT&T and T-Mobile via LTE in the United States, and Google will be directly handling future software updates. Pichai also promised that Google Play Music will be coming to iOS in just a few weeks.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/30/4379796/htc-one-google-edition-announced-stock-android?
20		Google’s Sundar Pichai Says Google Play Music Is Coming To iOS In A Few Weeks	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/30/googles-sundar-pichai-says-google-play-music-is-coming-to-ios-in-a-few-weeks/
21	tm	Broadcom introduced two new chips aimed at the "Internet of Things". The BCM20732 Bluetooth Smart system on a chip would connect accessories like heart monitors, pedometers and door locks to Android smart phones and run off a coin cell batter for more than a year. The BCM4390 WiFi System on a chip does the same but with WiFi instead of Bluetooth. The Bluetooth chip is in full production and the WiFi version should reach full production by Q4.	http://www.zdnet.com/broadcom-unveils-new-internet-of-things-chips-7000016032/
22	ia	Evernote has just introduced some new security features. First up is two-step verification that is being rolled out first to Premium users. Evernote also introduced access history that lets a user see when Evernote has been used in the past 30 days. There's also a listing of authorized apps - so you can see what apps are linked to your Evernote account. The access history feature and app listings feature go live today for all users. Wait... I just said "Evernote" 4 times - I think that summons Rafe Needleman. Or is that 5 times?	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/30/evernote-turns-on-three-new-security-features-including-2-factor-authentication-after-a-malicious-hack-forced-it-to-reset-all-50m-user-passwords-this-year/
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28	ia	Windows 8.1 unveiled: new apps, new features and the return of the Start button	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/30/microsoft-windows-8-1-unveiled/
29		Continuing the Windows 8 vision with Windows 8.1	http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/05/30/continuing-the-windows-8-vision-with-windows-8-1.aspx
30		Windows 8.1: Microsoft brings back the Start button with options to appease desktop users	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/30/4376042/windows-8-1-start-button-desktop-improvements-features
31		No Start button for Windows 8.1	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57586786-75/no-start-button-for-windows-8.1/
32		- Windows 8.1 is official - The Start button: yes, there is a start button on the desktop. No, it doesn't bring you back to the old Start menu. Clicking the flag brings you to the Start screen - Option to boot straight into the traditional desktop mode - Simple change: Desktop wallpaper and Start screen wallpaper can be the same image - Lock Screen changes: you can accept Skype and voice calls and take photos w/o needing to unlock the device (no backdoor to the photo library here) - Start Screen changes: different sized tiles. Downloaded apps don't go directly on the screen, the live in the app menu. Motion backgrounds - Search will give you global search (checking the web, apps, files, Skydrive) results powered by bing - Snap lets you put more apps onscreen at once depending on the resolution of your screen. Demo showed up to 4 apps up. Snap can support 50/50, 60/40 and the old 80/20 splits - More Skydrive integration, updated PC Settings w/o having to go to the Control Panel - unclear exactly when Microsoft will ship Windows 8.1, but the company plans to release a preview version on June 26th at its Build developer conference. Q: Will this update silence Windows 8 naysayers?	More on the start button: - The Start button on the desktop replaces that sliver that some called the "start tip." - The button will not appear on Windows 8 apps unless you hover over the bottom left corner, then it will pop up. - It will be enabled by default - You can also configure the Start button to go straight to a new All Apps section, which can be sorted by different views to make it more like a traditional Start menu with one click access. we must comment on the opposing headlines trend as part of this story, heh heh. - tm
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34	sl	Apple announces new $229 16GB iPod touch: 4-inch Retina display, no rear-facing camera	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/30/4378998/16-gb-ipod-touch-specs-price-release-date
35		Apple reportedly taps Pegatron to make new low-cost iPhone	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57586779-37/apple-reportedly-taps-pegatron-to-make-new-low-cost-iphone/
36		- 16GB iPod touch model in online store - 4-inch Retina display, dual-core A5 processor, and front-facing FaceTime HD camera in the same 6.1mm-thick case as the 5th generation variant. no rear facing cam. 5th generation iPod touch originally only available in 32GB and 64GB models; Apple continued to sell 16GB and 32GB variants of the 4th generation model. - The new 16GB iPod touch is available to order now for $229 in a single black and silver design — Apple says it will ship within 24 hours. - apple tells jim dalrymple at the loop it has sold more than 100 million units of the iPod touch since 2007 launch	- WSJ reports Pegatron will be primary assembler of lower-cost iphones. Pegatron already makes some iPhones and iPad Minis. - Pegatron may be planning to hire China-based workforce by up to 40 percent during the second half of the year - Foxconn isn't out, CEO Tim Cook reportedly wants to achieve greater balance in the company's supply chain by shifting more work to Pegatron - Foxconn had trouble w iPhone 5. an exec told WSJ that producing the iPhone 5 is "very complicated," "the most difficult device that Foxconn has ever assembled." and caused supply issues.
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39		Motorola's next flagship phone is called Moto X, will be built in former Nokia plant in Texas Mobile	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/29/motorola-chief-mentions-moto-x/
40		- At AllThingsD Motorola's CEO Dennis Woodside announced the Moto X (confirmed the name) - He said the device would be "broadly distributed" across carriers - He focused on what Motorola can do well and that's managing power and managing ultra low power sensors - The Moto x will know different device states and will be contextually aware - Example: if you're in a car at 60mph, the device will act differently so you can interact with it safely - Woodside said it will anticipate your needs (like fire up your camera before you call up the app) - The Moto X will also have two processors inside it for improved battery life - Motorola then published a press release saying the every Moto X sold in the US will be assembled in the US - The Moto X will arrive in the late summer Q: Impressions of the phone? Impressions of Dennis Woodside's introduction of the phone?
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44		Disclosure timeline for vulnerabilities under active attack	http://googleonlinesecurity.blogspot.ch/2013/05/disclosure-timeline-for-vulnerabilities.html	SOURCE
45		Google engineer publicizes Windows zero-day bug, claims Microsoft is 'difficult to work with'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/23/4358400/google-engineer-bashes-microsoft-discloses-windows-flaw
46		Google will now publicly disclose critical vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited after 7 days (down from 60) - "each day an actively exploited vulnerability remains undisclosed to the public and unpatched, more computers will be compromised." - Google engineer Tavis Ormandy disclosed a publicly unknown vulnerability ("zero day") in Windows 7 and Windows 8 5 days after informing Microsoft of the bug - In Microsoft's huge "Patch Tuesday" bugfix in February, Google researchers uncovered more than half of the reported flaws. Q: The old question, better to hide and wait for fix, or inform and arm the user with info?
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49		- seamless and grubhub announced merger 2 weeks ago, now postmates is live in NYC (first in SF, then Seattle) - only 10-block radius from co. headquarters in manhattan to start - postmates ceo bastian lehmann says nyc is ideal for bike couriers b/c it's flat - postmates makes $$ off delivery fees and difficulty of order - also building items DB for merchants, platform for them to manage own items/menus. has entire inventory of whole foods	q: delivery is king in NYC, can postmates make a dent?
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53		Mary Meeker (KPCB) Internet trends - $20 billion mobile monetization gap - Mobile traffic now 15% of Internet +1.5 times per year - Tablets growing much faster than previous product categories - Android really stealing marketshare from Windows - China mobile Web just passed desktop Q2 - More Android/iOS users in China than US (as of 1/2013) - China users spend more time on mobile and Internet than US	WEARABLES - Mainframe, Mini, PC, Desktop, Mobile, WEARABLE - Next cycle is wearables/drivables/flyables/scannables (QR Codes) - QR Codes huge in China, 400mm users + 4X y/y,WeChat - Users reach for phone 150x a day, mostly for messaging, call, time OTHER - 80% top Net companies in US, 81% net users outside US - 60% Saudi Arabia share most things, 15% US
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12	tm	Apple CEO Tim Cook chatted with All Things D's Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg yesterday evening saying things like "We make the best phone" and "We don't use tax gimmicks" while not saying much about Apple televisions or wearable tech. He did confirm that Jony Ive has been redesigning iOS and OS X and we'll see the result at WWDC on June 10. He also hinted they might loosen up the iOS APIs a bit for third party developers! But probably not for Facebook Home level stuff. Still...	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57586563-37/tim-cook-plays-coy-on-apple-tv-wearables-at-conference/
13	sl	Taking Facebook Connect head-on, Amazon is launching its own login service to app developers and websites called..Login With Amazon. Use it for quick login credentials, and share parts of your profile through apps, games and sites. In trials with both Zappos and Woot, both Amazon properties claimed "significant" pickup from customers. The service is free to use and with 200 million registered Amason users, will probably be a big hit.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/29/amazon-login-service-password/
14	ia	Microsoft is introducing its Surface Pro to Japan. Starting on June 7th, Microsoft will sell a 128GB model for about $1000 and a new 256GB model for around $1200. Both Japanese Surface Pros will come preloaded with Microsoft Office Home and Business 2013 -- that software isn't preloaded on any other Surface Pros in the world. Japan will also get some unique covers for the Pro. The 256GB model will also be sold in other countries, but Microsoft didn't detail which ones and when.	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-adds-a-256-gb-surface-pro-to-its-line-up-7000016033/
15	tm	Cuban newspaper Gaceta Oficial announced the government will allow limited public access to the Internet although home access will remain restricted in the country. 118 locations will allow web surfing for $4.50 an hour starting June 4. The BBC reports most Cubans get the Internet at work, at school, or in luxury hotels. The connections will be monitored closely.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22696637
16	sl	Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says Facebook Home is only the beginning! On stage at the D11 Conference, she says the company will update the platform monthly, as promised, and that the company is committed to making the mobile phone more social. Review-wise, Sandberg says people seem to love it or hate it, but those who love it are already really big Facebook users, and even those who hate it still love its preview pane and chat heads. In other words, Facebook Home isn't going away anytime soon.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/29/sheryl-sandberg-says-facebook-home-will-have-monthly-rollouts-just-at-the-start-of-making-the-phone-more-social/
17	ia	Because someone demanded it, YouTube added a slow-mo feature to its YouTube Editor. Under the enhancements section, click the turtle icon so you can reduce the speed of your far-too-fast YouTube video. In a demo clip, YouTube showed that it can create super-smooth video that looks like it was shot with a high-speed camera.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/05/28/youtube-now-lets-you-add-slow-motion-effect-to-your-videos/
18	tm	GameBeat reports Blizzard's much anticipated original MMO code named Titan will not come out anytime soon. The company reassigned 70 people front he team of 100 working on Titan, and is starting over. The expected publishing date has been delayed to 2016 according to the report. Blizzard has not confirmed any details about the project other than the fact that it exists.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/05/28/blizzard-delays-unannounced-mmo-until-2016-resets-whole-project-exclusive/
19	sl	New apps like Mailbox that turn Gmail into something more design-y and intuitive, and the market is there in part because Gmail hasn't changed much since 2004. At least, until today, so it looks like those leaked screenshots were legit. Google now sorts your emails into up to five categories which appear organized in tabs across the top of your inbox: Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates, and Forums.You can choose which of the five tabs you want displayed, but you can’t make custom tabs — although folders and labels can still be customized.	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/05/gmail-update/
20	tm	Ars Technica's Dan Goodin reports that a Ruby on Rails security vulnerability the publication reported in January has been exploited. Security researcher Jeff Jarmoc posted that unlatched servers are being infected then forced to join an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel on the way to joining a botnet. Ruby on Rails users should make sure they're running versions 3.2.11, 3.1.10, 3.0.19, or 2.3.15 or later since they are immune to the attacks.	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/05/critical-ruby-on-rails-bug-exploited-in-wild-hacked-servers-join-botnet/
21	ia	Intel confirmed that it purchased ST-Ericsson's global navigation satellite system business. ST-Ericsson announced it sold that business on Tuesday, but didn't name the buyer. Intel will pick up tech related to GPS and GLONASS as well as 130 employees. The price of the deal wasn't disclosed.	http://www.zdnet.com/intel-confirms-acquisition-of-st-ericssons-gps-business-7000015996/
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28		Cook: Apple may open select iOS APIs to third-party developers	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/05/28/apple-to-open-ios-for-third-party-developers
29		Tim Cook says Apple has 'no religious issue' against making apps for Android	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/28/4374782/tim-cook-apple-has-no-religious-issue-against-making-android-apps/in/4139329
30		Cook affirms my best case scenario on Apple wearable computing	http://www.zdnet.com/cook-affirms-my-best-case-scenario-on-apple-wearable-computing-7000016030/
31		Tim Cook appeared at D11 last night w/ Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher - "We make the best phone, we don't make the most phones.""We don't use tax gimmicks." - Confirmed Jony Ive has worked on an overhauled iOS - iOS APIs could be opened to 3rd parties - "On the general topic of opening up APIs, I think you'll see us open up more in the future, but not to the degree that we put the customer at risk of having a bad experience." "We think the customer pays us to make choices on their behalf. I've see some of these settings screens, and I don't think that's what customers want," he said. "Do some want it? Yes." - "To a general question of 'would Apple port an app from iOS to Android?'" he began, "We have no religious issue with doing that. If we thought it made sense for us to do that, we would do that."	Called wearables interesting. Doesn't think kids wear watches.
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33	ia	Marissa Mayer Is Bringing Back the Internet Portal. Here’s Why	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/05/marissa-mayer-makes-portals-fashionable/
34		- Wired's Ryan Tate says Marissa Mayer is bringing back the Internet portal - Tate says Mayer is broadening Yahoo's scope citing its acquisition of Tumblr, Summly and the multiple reports that Yahoo is back in the running to pick up Hulu - Their common thread is expansion into new areas - Tate makes the case that Google and Facebook have turned into portals - Unlike those two businesses, Yahoo has to "cobble together information about you from various sources" like Flickr, Yahoo Finance, and Yahoo search. - Grabbing Tumblr gives Yahoo some data on the interests of young computer users Q: Do you buy Tate's theory - is Yahoo trying to expand as a portal?
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36	sl	Alternative Search Engine Blekko Launches Major Redesign In Effort To Go Beyond The Usual 10 Blue Links	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/29/alternative-search-engine-blekko-launches-major-redesign-to-go-beyond-the-usual-blue-links/
37		- instead of 10-link list like search engine, blekko tries to group results by news, social, top results, similar categories. - search for NBA playoffs got categories: "basketball, sports, sports betting". amanda bynes got "gossip, social, fashion" - works better when search is not confused by multiple ppl, subjects - expand any category for more results - some color/font control, force https - Blekko tags as well (think “wine /Napa”). The redesign was built on top of the same API that powers Blekko’s oddly-named tablet-optimized search app Izik (pronounced “Isaac”). - company says that it currently serves a user base of about 12.5 million users who perform about 5 million searches per day.	q: are search results better with more breakdown or less? do we need this kind of context?
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42		Amazon has trusted sign-in on Zappos and W00t among others, - Login with Amazon lets app developers (iOS, Android) and websites do the same thing - OAuth 2.0 authorization framework, - Lets Amazon pitch Payments and Product ads to sites that implement login - Amazon joins Facebook, Twitter and Google as single sign-in providers Q: Is this the solution to the password mess? Do you trust Amazon?
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44	sl	Wikimedia launches ‘Nearby’ to surface Wikipedia articles based on location, and it wants your photos too	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/05/29/wikipedia-surfaces-articles-based-on-your-location-and-wants-you-to-add-photos-with-your-mobile-phone/
45		- Wikimedia Foundation, non-profit behind Wikipedia, launched new "Nearby" page based on user's location, for mobile web version (opera next not supported) - in January, the Wikimedia Foundation announced a new GeoData extension for MediaWiki, to provide a “structured way to store geo-coordinates for articles,” + developer API. w location coordinates you can look that up as its own category - “We’d like to be able to show users a map of articles needing images near their location, so that they can easily take and upload photos of subjects around them missing an illustration,” says Max Semenik, a Wikimedia Foundation Software Engineer. "we hope that this simple tool can attract new editors to these articles, whether it is to update the information on the exhibits in a local museum, or simply to add a photo of a nearby park that is in severe need of a properly licensed lead image.” - Wikipedia was enabled with photo uploads via the mobile Web back in March, though the bigger vision here isn’t necessarily restricted to locations ‘nearby’. - Earlier this year, it announced 3 billion monthly mobile page views via the Web, and was aiming or for 4 billion by June.	q: is wikipedia the place to look for "news" nearby? is this where location-based photos make sense?
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47	ia	Sony’s Bread and Butter? It’s Not Electronics	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/28/business/global/sonys-bread-and-butter-its-not-electronics.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
48		- Analysts think Sony should make some major shifts in its business - Daniel S. Loeb, an American investor and manager of the hedge fund Third Point, wants Sony to spin off to raise cash to bring new life to its electronics business. - A new report from investing bank Jeffries says Sony needs to exit most electronics markets and electronics is Sony's Achille's heel. "In our view, it is worth zero." - The Times says that Sony’s most successful business is selling insurance. No joke - it sells medical and auto insurance in Japan. - In the past 10 years, Sony's financial arm earned over $9B. Its film and music divisions have made $7B. The electronics division has lost $8.5B - On Wednesday, Sony CEO Kaz Hirai said “Electronics has a future. And it is in Sony’s DNA. It is my mission to revive it.” Q: Should Sony throw in the towel on electronics?
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77		Hi TNT gang! On yesterday's show, you wondered if Opera could increase their desktop marketshare against Chrome, IE, and the rest. I agree with the team that it's unlikely but there is one feature that gives Opera an edge: Off-Road mode. Off-Road mode can significantly decrease your data usage. As anyone who writes checks to AT&T knows, this is a big deal. Whenever you are using cellular networks to browse the web - either on your phone or tablet directly or on your laptop tethered to your phone - Opera is actually saving you money. As an added benefit, pages load faster. Next time you are on a crappy hotel wifi network, try Opera in Off-Road mode. From Opera's press release: "Opera’s Off-Road mode, previously called Opera Turbo, now supports SPDY protocol and enables loading webpages faster, even in the toughest of network conditions." Cheers! Jonathan	http://business.opera.com/press/releases/desktop/2013-05-28
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12	tm	Samsung announced an event 11 AM Pacific Thursday June 20th in London to talk about its Galaxy and Ativ line of phones. The vent called Samsung Premiere 2013 will also live stream on Samsung's YouTube channel. Galaxy is the product line name for Samsung's Android phones and Ativ is Samsung's Windows phones, tablets and laptops.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/27/4369512/samsung-premiere-2013-london-event-june-20th-galaxy-ativ
13	sl	The European Union's antitrust chief says Google may need to offer more concessions to put to rest a three-year investigation into complaints that it purposely edged out rivals in Internet search. Google submitted proposals to the European Commission earlier this year, with concessions like labeling its own products in search results and making it easier for advertisers to move to other platforms. European competitors say Google's plan would force competitors to raise their costs and push merchants into further google dependency.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/business/global/european-union-to-press-google-for-new-concessions.html?_r=0
14	ia	Last week, LG introduced a new white variant of the Nexus 4 that will launch in the next several weeks. The specs are the same as the current version - except for the color - so no LTE. An LG executive also made a comment to Dutch site "All About Phones" saying LG has no plans to build a "Nexus 5."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57586364-94/lg-unveils-white-nexus-4-says-no-plans-for-for-nexus-5/
15	tm	CNN Buzzfeed launched on YouTube yesterday. The channel is a partnership between the cable news channel and the news and meme tracking website. Buzzfeed will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on the channel according to COO Jon Steinberg. The channel will launch with three new BuzzFeed videos per week and archived CNN feature content. The channel will not be ad-supported at launch.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/27/buzzfeed-partners-with-cnn-will-invest-low-eight-digit-sum-in-youtube-news-channel/
16	sl	Mozilla and Foxconn will be debuting a new device that runs on a Firefox operating system, according to Focus Taiwan. The event is set to take place on June 3. a source tells Focus Taiwan that the new product will most likely be a tablet, possibly a Firefox OS tablet? In April, a small Spanish company called Geeksphone began selling two Mozilla smartphones, which are currently geared for developers who want to build apps for Firefox OS. Mozilla also announced in February at the Mobile World Congress that it 18 mobile network operators and four mobile phone makers would be backing its open-source mobile operating system.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57586350-94/mozilla-teams-up-with-foxconn-to-debut-a-firefox-os-tablet/
17	ia	According to a report prepared by the Defense Science Board many of the designs for the U.S.'s most advanced weapons systems have been compromised by Chinese hackers. Weapons named in the report include the Black Hawk helicopter, the PAC-3 Patriot missile system and the Navy's ballistic-missile defense system. The hackers were reportedly employed by the Chinese government, but officially China denies the charges.	http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2331949/More-dozen-U-S-weapons-systems-compromised-Chinese-hackers.html
18	tm	The new version of Opera built from the ground up on the Chromium engine, so just above the ground I suppose, is available for beta testing. Opera calls its beta browsers Opera Next. Improvemed features include speed dial for shortcuts, Discover for feeds and Stash for comparing websites. The address bar also now doubles as a search bar. Opera Next is available for Windows and Mac.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57586370-93/opera-next-makes-its-debut-on-windows-mac/
19	sl	Google's building wireless networks in "emerging markets" like Africa and Asia, but what's even more cool is how its deploying Wi-Fi to these areas – not via conventional cable-stringing but, rather, by balloons. the Wall Street Journal reports that google is also allegedly planning new and interesting methods for getting wireless access up and running in previously underserved areas. Among these methods are satellite Internet and the aforementioned "balloons" plan, which would use "high-altitude platforms" to blast a wireless signal across an area spanning hundreds of square miles.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419501,00.asp
20	tm	A FoxConn VP told the Wall Street Journal the company needs to expand its client base to help increase manufacturing volume. In pursuit of that goal, FoxConn has hired software engineers to create programs to run on the products FoxConn develops. The company is also looking to make an electronics accessories line.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57586378-92/foxconn-looks-to-branch-out-reduce-reliance-on-apple/
21	ia	Fusibile.com reports Microsoft is trying to get its hands on "Xbox One" related domain names. The company filed a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum to wrest away the rights to xboxone.com and xboxone.net, which are registered to Krasimir Ivanov, who registered the domains back in December 2011. In the past, Microsoft has successfully picked up XboxPhone.com and XboxSmartGlass.com via similar methods.	http://fusible.com/2013/05/microsoft-files-disputes-over-xboxone-com-and-xboxone-net-domain-names/
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29		- Opera Next 15, built from scratch, Mac & Windows versions - beta - speed dial start page for favorites, arranged in a grid - Stash is like your "read later" area - new: Discover tab (also in Android Opera browser) - set country and manage story categories - runs on open-source Chromium, uses Blink rendering engine -supports the open SPDY(speedy) networking protocol and thus enables loading Web pages faster than ever. - operamail for win/ac now separate app	- opera has smallest mkt share of top 5: IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari ahead. is Opera Next the answer?	<-- Two notes to avoid some common mistakes I've seen in articles today. 1. Opera Next is the name of Opera's beta channel, NOT the name of the new browser. This is Opera Next 15. Speed Dial isn't new, that's been the name of the shortcuts page for awhile, but the foldering thing in Speed Dial IS new. - tm
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32		Apple & Samsung's "Profit Share" Trap	http://www.tech-thoughts.net/2013/05/apple-samsung-profit-share-trap.html
33		WSJ reports Foxconn looking into media content, software and accessories - "actively expand our client base to help increase our manufacturing volume." - Sameer Singh explains 'profit trap' of smartphone market - Market matures, differentiation evens out, price-dependency increases, replacement period lengthens, profit margins squeeze, low-end vendors benefit 1. Diversify (IBM) 2. Become software/services/component supplier (Microsoft, TI) 3. Disrupt market again (Apple) Q: How can Apple and Samsung navigate these waters?
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35	ia	Do these screenshots reveal a heavily revamped Gmail for mobile and Web is on the way?	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/05/24/do-these-screenshots-reveal-a-heavily-revamped-gmail-for-mobile-and-web-is-on-the-way/
36		- Screenshots of a new version of Gmail are making their way around the web - TheNextWeb published screenshots showing Gmail with five tabs above your inbox - They are Main, Social, Offers, Notifications, and Forums. - Main is for family and friends - Social is for Google+, Zynga, YouTube - Important emails about bills that need to be paid, dining reservations, and flight alerts will be included under Notifications. - TheNextWeb says the categories will also be available on the Gmail mobile app - The categories could be rolled out in the next couple of weeks, although Google declined to comment. Q: A pre-labeled inbox - interesting?
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41		- IDC says tablet market will outship laptop market this year, & will outship total PC market by 2015. - tablet shipments estimated to grow 59% this year to 229.3M units. - increased reliance on mobile. pc market steadily dropping. average selling price for tablets is dropping. - global average selling price for tablets should drop 11% to $381, about half the average PC price of $635. - Within two quarters, the sub-8-inch tablet category overtook the larger-sized segment in terms of total shipments. - In 2011, only 27% of tablets were below 8 inches. In 2013, IDC predicts, 55% of tablet shipments will be. . By 2017, 57% expected	do we see uniform tablet emerging from fad- sub 8 inch? room for variety?
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44		BuzzFeed partners with CNN and sets aside ‘low eight-digit sum’ for new YouTube channel	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/05/28/buzzfeed-partners-with-cnn-and-sets-aside-low-eight-digit-sum-for-new-youtube-channel/
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46		BuzzFeed and CNN partnering up on YouTube channel - BuzzFeed COO Jon Steinberg plans to invest 8-digits over two years - BuzzFeed will create 3 videos a week around serious news - Designed to be shared across platforms - CNN will provide archival content and use content on CNN.com - Launched without advertising support Q: Is this the CNN/fn or MSNBC of today?
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48	ia	Microsoft and Google working together on new YouTube Windows Phone app	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/24/4358828/microsoft-google-working-on-new-youtube-windows-phone-app
49		Microsoft And Google Play For High Stakes over YouTube On Windows Phone	http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2013/05/25/microsoft-and-google-play-for-high-stakes-over-youtube-on-windows-phone/
50	41	- MS and Google are at it again with a YouTube app for Windows Phone - Some backstory: Google refuses to make a YouTube app for Windows Phone. Microsoft decided to make its own app - MS's YouTube app gave the user the option to download videos and did not display in-app advertising - Google demanded MS remove its app - Now: The two companies say they will work together to bring a YT app to WP: - The statement: "Microsoft and YouTube are working together to update the new YouTube for Windows Phone app to enable compliance with YouTube’s API terms of service, including enabling ads, in the coming weeks." - The Verge reports that MS will have to use publicly available YouTube APIs, which mean its new app won't be as powerful as its last one. Q: Apps vs. web - do mobile devices need a specialized app for YouTube? Did MS have to make its own app (just to get it pulled) to get Google's attention?
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73		Hello all love the show been a long time listener you guys are with me everyday and keep me informed and looking like I know what I'm doing at my job. On Friday you guys were talking about the concept of using the kinect to purchase movie tickets and how generally it didn't seem like a good idea and how it would game the system and how people would not pay $20 to watch a movie. I'm wondering if anyone considered that using the technology we could have in-theater movies in our own home using the connect to validate as well as possible how many people are in there paying for the movie. Like anything people will game the system in order to get more people in the room but people do that with real movie theaters too. When you guys mentioned that story my first thought was I'll finally be able to get movies theater release dates in my home. I have 4 kids so I don't get to the theater very often. Thank you for your show. - Joseph
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	sl	Google may be driving forward with a plan to purchase Waze for $1 billion or more, according to Bloomberg. Sources say Google is considering a bid for the mobile mapping and navigation company. and really only got serious after learning that Facebook was in talks to buy Waze.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57586018-93/google-mapping-waze-takeover-says-report/
13	ia	In an unusual move, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote said, "I believe that the government will be able to show at trial direct evidence that Apple knowingly participated in and facilitated a conspiracy to raise prices of e-books..." The statement was made at a pretrial hearing on Thursday and is her view is not final. Judge Cote will preside over the trial starting on June 3rd.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/23/us-usa-apple-ebooks-idUSBRE94M19A20130523
14	sl	HTC may produce a "Google Edition" of its latest flagship smartphone running stock Android. According to sources. work on a version of the HTC One without its Sense software customizations is underway, with a US launch said to be "imminent." This same source has leaked accurate information on the Galaxy S4 Google Edition ahead of its announcement at the I/O conference.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/23/4360862/htc-one-stock-android-version-launch-imminent-rumor
15	ia	According to gaming site MCV, Microsoft and gaming publishers will get a cut of sales of each used Xbox One game. MCV's retail resources also say that to deal in used games, retailers will have to work with Microsoft and use Microsoft's online Azure-based pre-owned system. For gamers, when a person sells an Xbox One game, the original owner would have that particular game removed from their online account.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57586048-75/microsoft-reportedly-to-take-cut-on-used-xbox-one-game-sales/
16	sl	The International Trade Commission said that technology used in Xbox 360 doesn't violate a patent owned by Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility. If the Xbox had been found to infringe, the ITC could have blocked the console from being imported into the United States, Reuters reports.Microsoft deputy general counsel David Howard said: "This is a win for Xbox customers and confirms our view that Google had no grounds to block our products."	http://www.computerandvideogames.com/408979/xbox-360-tech-doesnt-violate-google-patent-itc-says/
17	ia	What's black and white and flat all over? No, not a cardboard penguin. According to 9to5 Mac, iOS 7 will employ a stark color palate for its user interface elements. As widely rumored, heavy textures would get the boot. 9to5Mac got pretty specific as well - saying that the lock screen will get redesigned. The transparent shiny layer under the clock will be replaced by flat-black and the square-grid for entering a pin would be replaced by round buttons. The home screen would be replaced by a search bar that uses AltaVista to search your phone. Okay, I made that last part up.	http://9to5mac.com/2013/05/24/jony-ives-new-look-for-ios-7-black-white-and-flat-all-over/
18	sl	Google is facing a new antitrust probe by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission into whether the company is using its leadership in the online display-advertising market to illegally squelch their competition, say sources. The new inquiry, which follows the FTC’s decision to close a review of Google’s search business in January without taking action, is still in the preliminary stages and may not go any farther.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-23/google-said-to-face-new-antitrust-probe-over-display-ads.html
19	ia	The clock is ticking on Google Reader's death, so here's some news on Digg's attempt at a replacement. Speaking at "Internet Week New York" Digg CEO Andrew McLaughlin says their product will be called "Digg Reader" and is not going to be a separate app. He says that the app will meet its goal of launching by the end of June. Google Reader drops dead on July 1st.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/23/diggs-google-reader-alternative-will-be-part-of-its-current-app-and-will-simply-be-called-reader/
20	sl	Hey, who here likes battery life? Intel’s upcoming family of Core processors, code-named Haswell, will offer 50 percent more battery life in laptops than did their “Ivy Bridge” predecessors, says Intel. Haswell chips have been designed for laptops and tablets, with a focus on lowering power consumption, but The longer battery life won’t come with a cost to performance, And in idle or standby mode the chips are supposed to do even better, extending battery life by up to 20 times.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039697/intel-claims-haswell-will-offer-50-percent-more-battery-life-in-laptops.html
21	ia	We saved the biggest news story of the day for the very end of the news fuse. Microsoft's introducing two mice - the Sculpt Comfort Mouse and the Sculpt Mobile Mouse - both devices will have a dedicated Windows 8 start button. The Sculpt Comfort Mouse start button will also be a capacitive area where that will let you swipe through open programs. The Sculpt Mobile Mouse will launch this month for $30, the Comfort Mouse launches in June for $40.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/microsoft-sculpt-mobile-mouse-sculpt-comfort-mouse/
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29		- Google may purchase Waze for $1 billion or more, according to new bloomberg report. Google is considering a bid for the mobile mapping and navigation company. The search giant perked up to the idea only after learning that Facebook was in talks to buy Waze, Bloomberg reported. -
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31	ia	HTC considering a vanilla Android HTC One ‘Senseless’ edition	http://www.geek.com/android/htc-considering-a-stock-android-htc-one-senseless-edition-1556220/
32		HTC: No “Nexus Edition” One Planned	http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/05/15/nexus-edition-htc-one-denied/
33		HTC Reportedly Planning Version of HTC One Without Sense	http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/05/20/htc-one-pure-android/
34		- Geek.com reports that HTC is considering releasing a version of the HTC One with stock Android, no HTC Sense. - Geek cites multiple unnamed sources and says a US launch of an HTC One running pure Android 4.2.2 "is now imminent" - The phone would first hit the US market and possibly be sold by Google - An announcement of the device could come within the next two weeks - On May 15th (Google I/O Keynote day), HTC told TechnoBuffalo.com that “HTC is not currently planning a ‘Nexus Edition’ of the HTC One,” via a company spokesperson - Rumors popped up of the HTC One w/stock Android around May 20th Q: HTC One w/o Sense - wishful thinking? Do you want this to exist?
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37		- sources are talking: Apple Senior Vice President of Industrial Design Jony Ive overhauling iOS 7's look and feel, rather than features - black, white, and flat all over: over the past few months, Apple has re-architected iOS 7′s new interface several times, down to the WWDC wire - sources say in design meetings Ive explains why he hates skeumorphism: software designs filled with physical metaphors do not stand the test of time. with iOS’s current applications have several differing designs, Apple’s users could become confused (yellow notepad-inspired Notes app, silver-textured Maps, blue and white Mail, green felt Game Center)	- Apple will drop the shiny, transparent time bar on the top of the Lock screen in exchange for a shine-free, black interface. Additionally, the square-grid for entering a pin code has been replaced with round, black buttons with white text and white borders. Additionally, sources say that notifications on the Lock screen may see improved manipulability with gestures. - In iOS 7, according to people familiar with the software, notification design becomes a dark grey/black color with white text. - panorama-like wallpapers (images that pan as Home screens are swiped) are also present. This feature makes sense in light of Apple adding panorama photography capabilities to some iOS 6 devices last year. Panorama wallpapers have existed in Google’s Android OS for several years.
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42		First-round bids due this week for Hulu	http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-first-round-bids-due-this-week-for-hulu-20130523,0,2707653.story
43		- Let's see what's going on at Hulu - The LA Times reports that the first rounds of bids are due this week for Hulu - the first bid is by the Chernin Group, a media co founded by News Corp exec Peter Chernin - Ross Levinsohn is heading up Guggenheim Digital Media's bid. Levinsohn was Yahoo's interim CEO after Scott Thompson left. Guggenheim wants to expand its media holdings. It indirectly owns a piece of trade publications like Billboard and Hollywood Reporter - Time Warner Cable is also in the running. The LA Times says "The cable company is interested because it sees Hulu as a potential vehicle to make it easier for subscribers to watch TV through high-speed Internet connections" - TWC has presented a scenario where Hulu would become the primary platform for TV Everywhere - DirecTV is also in the race - Hulu, launched five years ago, has attracted 22 million monthly viewers -- and 4 million who pay $8 a month Q: Do any of these prospective buyers seem like a good fit for Hulu?
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45	sl	Digg’s Google Reader alternative will be called Digg Reader and won’t come as a standalone app	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/23/diggs-google-reader-alternative-will-be-part-of-its-current-app-and-will-simply-be-called-reader/
46		- Digg CEO Andrew McLaughlin revealed that his company’s upcoming Google Reader replacement will not be a separate app, and will simply be called “Digg Reader.” - “aiming to build something that’s very clean, very simple and very fast.” He called the upcoming Digg Reader a “production tool,” which will offer ways to ”sort and rank” content (an alternative to a relentless chronological scroll) so you can scan quickly - ability to sort by popularity, but will not focus on discovery or social features for now. McLaughlin says users know which feeds they want to follow. Digg Reader will let you manage those feeds and read them in “a really clean, uncluttered way, with a lot of speed and performance.” - company moved Digg Reader onto production servers this past Monday and that Digg will meet its goal of launching it by the end of June. - says doing android version "off to the side".. sounds like iOS and web at launch - separate from instapaper (recently acquired by betaworks)
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48	ia	Microsoft’s Bing News adds trending topics and related individuals, expands articles index from weeks to years	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/05/23/microsofts-bing-news-adds-trending-topics-and-related-individuals-expands-articles-index-from-weeks-to-years/
49		Demo of Bing News Search	http://www.bing.com/news/search?q=nasa&go=&qs=n&form=NWBQBN&pq=nasa&sc=8-4&sp=-1&sk=
50	43	What week would be complete with Bing news? - Microsoft announced changes to Bing News with the inclusion of trending topics and related individuals - Bing News has also expanded its index from weeks to years. - A search for something like "NASA" shows a carousel on the top of Science and Tech trending topics. On the right side, you'll see related people that Bing says "you might like." In this example, we get Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Buzz Aldrin. - Clicking on of those people takes you to a news search on that person Q: Amazing or most amazing thing ever?
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54		Jon Stewart rubs Tim Cook’s Senate testimony the wrong way [Video]	http://9to5mac.com/2013/05/23/jon-stewart-rubs-tim-cooks-senate-testimony-the-wrong-way-video/	http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VLIf0m5CNXQ#t=139s
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60		tomorrow is Geek Pride Day (Star Wars release) - Towel Day - Glorious Revolution of the 25th of May
61		The new season of Arrested Development hits Netflix on May 26th	http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/04/new-arrested-development-season-coming-to-netflix-on-may-26/
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74		Hi Exploding TNT Crew, On the XBox One coverage: here in Germany where I live a story is circulating again about the Microsoft patent for movie rentals that would selling multiple tickets for the movie based on the number of people sitting in front of the Kinect camera. Given the new capabilities of the new Kinect that certainly sounds technically doable. I don't know about you, but if there were even a remote possibility of this ever becoming reality I would never even consider getting an XBox - or any product from Microsoft for that matter. How do you feel about this? Would it be fair or gouging? I can see the logic but I really really hate it on so many levels I don't even know where to start. Greetings from sunny Deutschland (not really, the weather sucks here too). Tim Green
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2		Guess who's having the best post-PC era ever? Mailbox invades iPad, Xbox will take over your house http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: LOWER THIRD URL:
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Twitter launched a rather limited version of two-factor authentication to secure login to your account. The service will text a code to a phone number that has been associated with a twitter account. Got multiple accounts? Too bad. A phone number can only be associated with one account. And if you don't have your phone on you, there's no other method to get the code. Apps like Tweetdeck will have to authorized individually on Twitter's application page with temporary passwords. There is no way to create application-specific passwords either.	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/05/twitter-launches-two-factor-authentication-too-late-to-save-the-onion/
13	sl	Samsung says it has sold more than 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones to retailers and wireless operators less than a month after the handset's debut, making it the company's fastest selling smartphone to date. GS4's predecessor, the Galaxy S3, hit the 10 million mark in terms of global channel sales -- not sales to consumers -- 50 days after its 2012 launch, and that the GS2 and GS took five and seven months, respectively, to reach that mark. up and up for samsung!	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57585826-94/samsung-touts-10m-sales-figure-for-galaxy-s4/
14	ia	According to HTC, its flagship phone, the HTC One, has sold 5 million units since its launch. An HTC exec says that it's too early to tell "if it's doing really well or not." You know what's probably not going to sell 5 million units for HTC? The HTC First because UK carrier EE and Orange in France say the HTC First is indefinitely delayed. Tough times for HTC.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57585853-94/htc-one-reaches-about-5-million-units-sold-since-launch/
15		Facebook Home Hits The Rocks In Europe, With UK And France Launch Of HTC First Delayed Indefinitely	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/23/facebook-delays-uk-and-france-launch-of-htc-first-with-facebook-home-indefinitely/
16	tm	Google has acquired Makani Power, a company that makes airborne wind-powered turbines to create energy. Google previously invested $10 million in the company in 2006 and another $5 million in 2008. Makani just recently completed the first autonomous flight of its Wing 7 prototype. Google [x] director Astro Teller told TechCrunch regarding clean energy "Google for years has been interested in helping to solve this problem."	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/22/google-x-acquires-makani-power-and-its-airborne-wind-turbines/
17	sl	Mailbox, the Gmail-only iPHone app that famously made users wait in a queue for acess even after downloading it in the app store, has released a native iPad app. Co-founder and CEO Gentry Underwood says an android app is in the works, and that things are going swimmingly for the company after its acquisition by Dropbox back in March.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57585830-94/gmail-service-mailbox-redesigns-app-with-ipad-in-mind/
18	ia	Over on Twitter, Kim Dotcom is accusing Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Citibank of patent infringement involving two-step authentication. Dotcom said he didn't sue the companies, but might now because of what the U.S. did to him. Dotcom's patent shows a method of authenticating using a secondary code sent via SMS or pager and was filed back in 1998. Ars Technica reports AT&T has a US patent for two-factor systems pre-dating Dotcom's and the Guardian pointed out that Ericsson and Nokia also have patent filings predating Dotcom's.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/05/kim-dotcom-claims-he-invented-two-factor-authentication-but-he-wasnt-first/
19	tm	Nvidia has released the GeForce GTX 780. The card offers 3GB of 384-bit GDDR5 memory 4 TFLOPs, 2304 CUDA cores, and draws 250w. Also NVidia claims a 5dBA noise drop compared to the 580. GTX 780 cards arrive in stores today for $649 in the US, £549 in the UK and 539 euro (exc. VAT) in Europe.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/nvidia-geforce-gtx-780/
20	sl	Twitter's deeper into big-budget advertising, now with a big focus on TV and your living room. Today in New York, the company announced Twitter Amplify, a way of bringing real-time video into the site, with initial partners including the broadcasters BBC America, FOX, Fuse and The Weather Channel. And it also announced TV ad targeting, one of the first products after the company’s acquisition of BlueFin Labs.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/23/twitter-launches-twitter-amplify-for-real-time-videos-in-stream-partnering-with-bbc-fox-fuse-and-weather-channel/
21	tm	If you've been waiting for the Kindle Fire HD to come to your country you now have a much greater chance that it has. Amazon announced Thursday the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9" tablets are available for preorder in more than 170 countries and will start shipping June 13th. Like all non-US models the tablets are WiFi only and process will vary by region.	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/23/amazon-pushes-forward-with-kindle-fire-hds-international-expansion/
22	ia	Payment company Square is coming to Japan. Square is partnering up with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Corporation to bring its service to the country. Sumitomo Mitsui also helped launch Visa in Japan. Square will charge a 3.25% transaction rate in Japan, which is higher than the 2.75% rate you can get in the U.S.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/square-in-japan/
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28	tm	Lenovo avoids the PC decline once again as HP and others slump	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/23/4358308/lenovo-growth-versus-hp-pc-industry-slump
29		Despite PC slump, Lenovo reports record full-year sales of $34 billion, looks to mobile for growth	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/23/despite-pc-slump-lenovo-reports-record-full-year-sales-of-34-billion-but-pcs-are-not-its-future/
30		HP Q2 2013 financials: $1.1 billion in profits on revenue of $27.6 billion, earnings down 32 percent	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22/hp-q2-2013-financials/
31		Tale of 2 companies who beat analyst's expectations Lenovo - computer shipments up 0.4% yoy (industry down 14.2%) - 10% yoy PC growth vs. 8% industry decline - 4% increase revenue 90% increase profits - Shipped 52.4 million PCs in year, 3.7x increase smartphones, number 2 in CHina HP - Laptops down 24% Desktops down 18% - Revenue down 20%, consumer division down 29%, earnings down 32% IDC - HP 15.7% market share, Lenovo 15.3, Dell 11.8 Q: Is HP, Lenovo, or neither the future of the "PC" maker?
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33	sl	Mailbox Takes Its Email App To iPad, With Android Waiting In The Wings	http://readwrite.com/2013/05/23/mailbox-dropbox-gentry-underwood-ipad-android
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36	ia	The Return of the Mac-vs.-PC Ad Wars, Siri-vs.-Surface Edition	http://news.yahoo.com/return-mac-vs-pc-ad-wars-siri-vs-132115811.html	VIDEO
37		Microsoft's Cheap Shot At The iPad Actually Points Out Exactly Why Windows 8 Tabs Suck	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/23/microsofts-cheap-shot-at-the-ipad-actually-points-out-exactly-why-the-surface-sucks/
38		- Microsoft's launched a new ad promoting its Windows 8 tablets - In the ad, an Asus VivoTab Smart tablet is placed next to an iPad and as features are shown on the 8, you hear Siri on the iPad say it can't do those features - At the end Siri suggests playing Chopsticks on a piano Play the ad here - The tag line is "Less Talking. More Doing." - The Atlantic Wire says the ad shows "a little desperation on Microsoft's part." - TechCrunch says that the ad shows that Microsoft doesn't get the tablet market. Q: What's your take on the ad? Will it win over people?
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42		HTC One reaches about 5 million units sold since launch	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57585853-94/htc-one-reaches-about-5-million-units-sold-since-launch/
43		- Samsung's Galaxy S4 has reached 10M global channel sales (not direct sales to consumers) since April 27th. record for Samsung: the Galaxy S III took a full 50 days to reach the same figure, while the S II took five months. - Samsung also announced it would be adding several new colors to the lineup this summer, with names like "Purple Mirage" and "Brown Autumn." - compare to apple - SOLD 5M in 1st weekend - HTC has sold "around five million" of its flagship smartphone, the One, since launch a month ago. - unnamed HTC executive noted that "orders are pretty good so far and are still more than what we can supply." He blames component shortages for the supply issues, and says the company will have a better idea of how its phone is doing next month. - HTC First not coming to UK after bad performance in US	q: what number is good enough for HTC?
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46		Inside Google's Secret Lab	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-22/inside-googles-secret-lab
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48		Google acquired Makani Power for X labs - Makani creates autonomous airborne wind turbines - Google invested $10 mm in 2006 and $5 mm in 2008 and now acquired them - Page said that X “could have the budget and the people to go do this, but that we had to make sure to crash at least five of the devices in the near future.” - Eric "Astro" Teller (Director): Creating clean energy is one of the most pressing issues facing the world, and Google for years has been interested in helping to solve this problem. - BusinessWeek article by Brad Stone on Google [x] - Teller: “We should be focused on making the world a better place, and once we do that, the money will come back and find us.” Q: What do you think of Google X? Has Google transcended its mission "Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful."
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51		Microsoft buys home-automation startup R2 Studios	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-buys-home-automation-startup-r2-studios-7000009645/
52		- The Xbox One could become the hub for all your internet connected devices - MS chief product officer of interactive entertainment Marc Whitten gave an interview with Fact Company saying that the Xbox One will become a central hub of home automation - Whitten says "There will never be on single protocol for connected devices" and that a hub would have to speak a lot of different languages - Xbox One is supposed to have “open” support of third-party apps - SmartGlass will allow you to control your Home 2.0 devices from a Windows, Android, or iOS device--pretty much any touch screen you have in your pocket. - The hub would use a combination of Bluetooth, WiFi and IR blasters - This project nicknamed "Home 2.0" doesn't have a release date - MS bought home automation company id8 Gorup R2 Studios in January of this year (beating out Google and Apple according to the WSJ) Q: Home automation seems to be a fringe thing still - could an Xbox One make it more mainstream?
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62		Apple today said the keynote address for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will occur on Monday June 10 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.	http://allthingsd.com/20130523/apples-wwdc-keynote-scheduled-for-monday-june-10/
63		AT&T to carry Samsung Galaxy S 4 in Aurora Red on June 14th, pre-order May 24	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/att-to-carry-samsung-galaxy-s-4-in-aurora-red-on-june-14th/
64		Google to upgrade its SSL certificates to 2048-bit keys by end of 2013, will start the process on August 1	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/05/23/google-to-upgrade-its-ssl-certificates-to-2048-bit-keys-by-end-of-2013-will-start-the-process-on-august-1/
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2		IS the XBox One another Google TV?, HTC falling apart in public, The right pronunciation of GIF. http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Tech Writer, St. Paul Pioneer Press LOWER THIRD URL: yourtechweblog.com, @ojezap
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	As more details followed Microsoft's Xbox One announcement yesterday, people have begun to worry that used games will not be allowed on the system. The confusion stems from Microsoft's requirement that games be installed to the hard drive. If the game is put in another box under another account a fee would be charged to play that game. However Microsoft's Larry Hryb said on his blog "we designed Xbox One to enable our customers to trade in and resell games at retail." And Microsoft corporate VP Phil Harrison told Kotaku the company has a plan to allow gamers to trade previously played games online.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22623010
13	sl	Google's got a new conversational search feature in the latest version of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac and Linux. You'll now see a small microphone symbol in the right-hand side of the search field, and at the top of any page containing search results, so you can ask Google questions from the desktop using only their voice. Like Google Now, the service pulls information stored through other Google services. For example if the user asks when their flight is supposed to leave, the service will check Google Calendar. Using the phrase “Okay Google”, you can move onto your next query, much like how it works in Google Glass.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/05/22/googles-new-conversational-search-feature-is-live-in-the-latest-version-of-chrome/
14	ia	I read the news today - oh boy. The Verge reports that HTC is currently a big friggin' mess. According The Verge, HTC's Chief Product Officer, Kouji Kodera left the company last week. He's the guy behind HTC's entire product strategy. HTC also lost a number of high level employees in the past several months. Sources tell the Verge that the company is in "freefall" and that people are actively avoiding joining the company's Seattle software design office.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352838/htc-in-disarray-kouji-kodera-staff-departures-disastrous-first-and-production-problems
15	tm	Steve Wilhite, creator of the Graphics Interchange Format, the most popular format for animated graphics on the Web, received a lifetime achievement award at the Webbys last night. Wilhite has made a ruling on the proper pronunciation of the acronym for the format. The Oxford English Dictionary says the acronym can be pronounced with a hard or soft G. Wilhite says "They are wrong" and stated "It is a soft G."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57585593-71/gif-creator-its-a-soft-g-mr-president/
16	sl	Pew Research knows what teens want. And teens don't want Facebook. Although 77% of teenagers polled they they're on facebook, and that profiles are helpful as extensions of their school networks, many teens say "drama" over likes, profile pics, and the fact that too many adults are on the network have them deleting posts, others' comments, and untagging themselves from photos. 75% say they've deleted people from their network, and 58 percent had blocked someone from contacting them. in other words, save that drama, for yo mama.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/22/4354768/teens-are-tired-of-facebook-drama-says-pew
17	ia	You say you want a revolution? Well - y'know. We all want to change the world - especially Intel's new CEO Brian Krzanich. Reuters reports that Krzanich has begun a large scale reorganization of the company including the creation of a "new devices group" that will focus on emerging product trends. Under the new set up, the main product groups will operate directly under Krzanich. Intel's president Renee James will handle the global manufacturing operations.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/21/us-intel-reorganization-idUSBRE94K0UX20130521
18	sl	They promised us six months ago, and Nokia has finally updated Here Maps with LiveSight, available today in the Windows Phone app store and requiring Windows Phone 8. By tapping a button in HERE Maps, users can enter LiveSight mode, which will scan the surrounding area and pull up relevant information about nearby locations, like addresses, phone numbers and ratings. Nokia's City Lens app will recognize the virtual signs attached to buildings viewed through the camera display, and Here also has handy offline access.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/nokia-adds-sight-recognition-to-here-maps/
19	tm	Another day on Kickstarter, another smart watch to back, but a new one called Agent is distinguishing itself with some nifty power management. The team of engineers at Secret Labs built two processors in the watch so a low power one saves battery life when background processes are all that's needed. A Sharp memory Display also saves battery life so the watch can go 7 days without charging. Additionally, Agent comes with Qi wireless charging capability. Early backers can get the watch for $129, final retail is expected to be $249.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/21/meet-agent-a-smartwatch-with-a-second-processor-for-minimizing-power-consumption-and-wireless-charging/
20	ia	If you've got purple haze all in your brain, you'll be interested to know that Scanadu has finalized its Scout tricorder design. Today, the company launched an Indiegogo campaign where it sought to raise $100,000. As of 9AM pacific, the company already has nearly $175,000. The Scanadu Scout can track plenty of vital signs including your stress level, temperature, and systolic blood pressure. The Scout gets its data by using optical sensors and delivers it to you in ten seconds.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22/scanadu-scout-tricorder-final-design/
21	tm	WD subsidiary HGST has introduced the densest hard drive yet with the new Travelstar 5K1500. It's a 2.5-inch, 9.5mm model with a capacity of 1.5TB. That's 694Gb per square inch although it only spins at 5,400 RPM. No price yet but it should be available in June.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22/hgsts-1-5tb-laptop-drive-is-the-densest-hard-disk-available/
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28	sl	Live TV on the Xbox One: Microsoft learns nothing from Google TV's mistakes	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352710/live-tv-on-the-xbox-one-microsoft-didnt-learn-from-google-tv
29		- issue a command; device will react to your gestures/movements, thanks to the built-in Kinect sensor; control it with a smartphone/tablet via the integrated SmartGlass service. - voice-activated channel switching, layered stats on top of basketball game - Xbox One's TV integration doesn't integrate with your TV service, it's just a top layert: you plug your cable box's HDMI cable into the Xbox for Xbox interface. If you don't have a newer cable box that lets you change channels via HDMI, you have to use IR blaster to control their cable or satellite boxes - nilay patel: this is exactly what google TV does, and what microsft's webTV did back in day. if you're not watching live TV, won't work with your DVR or control Roku. if IR blaster fails, experience falls apart. no built-in tuner, so forget OTA signal - US launch, where TV is v fragmented.
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31	ia	HTC in disarray: staff departures, 'disastrous' First, and production problems cloud company's future	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352838/htc-in-disarray-kouji-kodera-staff-departures-disastrous-first-and-production-problems
32		HTC Asia CEO Lennard Hoornik joins executive exodus	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/22/4355290/htc-asia-ceo-lennard-hoornik-leaves-company
33		- The Verge reports that HTC is in "disarray" - Its sources say that HTC Chief Product Officer Kouji Kodera left the company last week. He was the guy in charge of HTC's overall product strategy - In the past three months, HTC has lost its VP of Global Communications, Global Retail Marketing Manager, its Director of Digital Marketing and a product strategy manager - Two of those people left for MS, one for ATT - According to a source, "Anyone who's heard of them in Seattle doesn't want to go work for them right now. They're like T-Mobile two years ago. "They're in utter freefall." - The Verge's sources say HTC CMO Ben Ho could be partially responsible as he moves some planning and strategy from Seattle back to HTC's HQ in Taipei - Issues may stem from the HTC First. Original plans were to let the HTC First have Facebook Home exclusively for a while, but Facebook decided to make Home available on the Google Play Store - HTC co-founder and CEO Peter Chou is reportedly a "roadblock, making snap decisions in lieu of a long-term strategy." Q: Does it sound like HTC is imploding? Would a managerial shake up help? An acquisition?	- CNET reports that HTC Asia's CEO Lennard Hoornik has now parted ways with the company after being on leave for two months. Hoornik was in charge of HTC's Asian operations for just two years.
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36		Conversational search has come to Chrome users (Chrome 27) - Click on the mic and say what you want - Have to give mic approval if you haven't already - Subsequent searches can start with "OK Google" Q: What do you think?
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41		Capture user interest with the Lead Generation Card	http://advertising.twitter.com/2013/05/Capture-user-interest-with-the-Lead-Generation-Card.html
42		- twitter rolled out Lead Generation Twitter cards. expand tweet from brand, get more details/offer/call-to-action, pre-populated with your Twitter user info, easy to click - testing this feature with a handful of brands, including New Relic (@newrelic), Full Sail (@fullsail) and Priceline (@priceline) - Mitali Pattnaik - Product Manager, Revenue: "only available to our managed clients; plans to launch Card globally and to small- and medium-sized businesses soon." - not clear if this is part of regular tweet stream or promoted tweets. promoted makes more sense	q: is frictionless sharing of email addys for "deals" the way to use brands?
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45		Amazon unveils Kindle Worlds publishing platform to help aspiring fan fiction writers sell their work	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/22/amazon-unveils-kindle-worlds-publishing-platform-to-help-aspiring-fan-fiction-writers-sell-their-work/
46		- Amazon announced a new publishing platform called "Kindle Worlds" for fan fiction - Amazon picked up licenses for Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and Vampire Diaries - The Kindle Worlds platform lets any author publish stories using these characters and then make them available for purchase via the Kindle Store. - Amazon pays royalties to the author and the original rights holder (Fanfiction authors will receive 35 percent royalties on full-length works and 20 percent for shorter ones.) - Kindle Worlds store will launch in June and Amazon says it plans to announce more licenses "soon." Q: Is this the greatest thing ever for fan fiction?
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49		An Honor for the Creator of the GIF	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/an-honor-for-the-creator-of-the-gif/
50		Inventor of the GIF uses awards ceremony to remind us how it's pronounced	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/22/4354782/steve-wilhite-gif-creator-webby-award
51		The Creator of the GIF Says It's Pronounced JIF. He Is Wrong	http://gizmodo.com/the-creator-of-the-gif-says-its-pronounced-jif-he-is-509179289
52		He Should Have Just Spelled It JIF Then	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/22/choosy-developers-choose-gif/
53		Steve Wilhite, a lifetime achievement award at The Webby Awards. - "The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations. They are wrong. It is a soft 'G,' pronounced 'jif.' End of story." - Words of non-Germanic origin in English use a soft G before the letter 'i' (Giant, Gin, Giraffe) - The idea that the word Graphic has a hard G is logical but not a rule - There are no specific rules for pronouncing an acronym that require a preservation of source words' pronunciation. - NATO, HMMW-V is pronounced "Hum-vee", how about SQL Q: Can we just agree to alternate pronunciations?
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65		Microsoft confirms Azure cloud computing services launching in China on June 6	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/05/22/microsoft-confirms-azure-cloud-computing-services-coming-to-china-on-june-6/
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Durango has been unchained! Microsoft announces the first details onnew game console, the Xbox One today. The Xbox One come swith an x86 processor, 8 GB RAM USB 3.0, WiFi direct, Blu-ray, 500GB HDD, and HDMI pass-through to allow you to control your cable TV box. Microsoft also announced a partnership with the NFL for Xbox One as well as a live-action Halo series. More details will come at Microsoft's E3 press conference on June 10.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/20/next-xbox-rumor-roundup/
13	sl	Flickr has dropped its Flickr Pro pricing tiers in an effort to compete in crowded market of free online photo space. Flickr has a new ad-free tier, appropriately called Ad Free for $49.99 per year, and a tier for power users, doublr, priced at $499.99 per year. doublr users get 1 terabyte of extra space, in addition to the 1 terabyte that they will already get free as part of a Yahoo account.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/20/yahoo-drops-flickr-pro-to-compete-with-facebook-still-offers-two-paid-tiers-for-ad-haters-and-power-users/
14	ia	A new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index says that people just aren't as happy with their iPhones as they were last year. In 2012, 83% said they were happy with their iPhones. In 2013, that number dropped to 81%. Samsung experienced the largest positive change - 76% said they were satisfied, which is up 7% from last year. On the ISP front, the report also noted that Verizon FiOS users are happiest, while Comcast was ranked dead last.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57585293-94/customers-not-as-happy-with-iphone-as-they-were-last-year/
15	tm	Amazon just got FedRAMP accreditation, to add to its government acronym collection next to its FISMA Moderate. You wonks out there know what all that means. For us mere humans, here's the scoop. The FedRAMP certification came courtesy of the US Department of Health and Human Services which uses AWS to run the CDC's BioSense program. Once you get a FedRAMP security ranking from one agency it becomes easier to get contracts from other government agencies.	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/20/fedramp-seal-of-approval-clears-amazon-for-a-lot-more-government-work/
16	sl	Thankfully, all our Skype messages are protected by end-to-end encryption, right? Whew! Yeah no think againm, because Skype regularly scans message contents for signs of fraud, and company managers may log the results indefinitely, Ars Technica reports. This happens if Microsoft converts the messages into human-readable form at will. Ars and a security researcher used Skype to send four Web links as a test. Two of them were were accessed by a machine with an IP address belonging to Microsoft.	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/05/think-your-skype-messages-get-end-to-end-encryption-think-again/
17	ia	A United States Congressional investigation says that Apple and the country of Ireland brokered a deal whereby Apple would pay a tax rate of 2% on its Irish taxable profits. Ireland's European Affairs minister Lucinda Creighton says "There is no such deal. There is no deal for any company to pay 2 percent corporate tax in Ireland..." and that all companies in Ireland pay the standard 12.5% rate.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/21/us-usa-tax-apple-ireland-idUSBRE94K0IS20130521
18	tm	Bloomberg reports Dish has offered $2 billion for Lightsquared's wireless spectrum. Lightsquared was the company that planned to provide satellite LTE service to the US but was shut down by GPS concerns. Dish is also bidding on ClearWire and fighting Softbank to buy Sprint. Meanwhile to make the spectrum love triangle complete, Sprint just upped its offer for Clearwire to $3.40 per share, 10 cents higher than Dish's Clearwire bid. Sprint already owns 50% of Clearwire.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/20/dish-lightsquared-wireless-spectrum-offer/
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20	sl	Google will retire its Checkout payment processing tool on November. 20, and not surprisingly, any retailer using checkout needs to choose a different payment processing platform. Checkout was merged with Wallet last November. Google said it has partnered with Braintree, Shopify and Freshbooks to offer discounted options for retailers that have not yet selected an alternative payment processor. RIP Checkout, it was a good 6 year run.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039342/google-checkout-to-shut-down-in-november.html
21	tm	Remember IBM's Watson who whopped up on the smartest humans in the land on Jeopardy? In addition to its careers in medicine and banking, the supercomputer may soon help you with your customer complaints. IBM plans to launch the Watson Engagement Advisor, to help consumer brands better recommend products to customers and provide better customer service. The product can either assist human customer service reps or interact directly with customers online.	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/20/bored-with-mere-medicine-ibms-watson-adds-customer-service-to-its-resume/
22	ia	Dell's Project Ophelia will start shipping in July. Project Ophelia is Dell's Android-powered PC that is about the size of a USB flash drive that plugs directly into a display's HDMI port. Inside is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth so you can get online and control the PC wirelessly. Dell plans to demo the device at next week's Citrix Synergy conference in LA.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039030/dells-thumb-pc-project-ophelia-to-ship-in-july.html
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29		"Let's start by talking about the Xbox announcement" CUT Xbox One - Xbox always on (say Xbox On) - HDMI pass-through (Xbox Watch TV) - You can switch between inputs and music, movies, and everything almost instantly. - Windows Snap-style - Group video calls with Skype - Xbox One Guide - Console 8 GB RAM USB 3.0, WiFi direct, Blu-ray, 500GB HDD, HDMI input and output! - Peripherals --Kinect - comes with Xbox, 1080p --Controller --Smart glass -XboxLive -- All content stored in cloud	EA - FIFA, Madden NFL, NBA Live and UFC. Microsoft Studios - Forza Motorsport 5 Remedy - Quantum Break More than 15 exclusive games will release within the first year of Xbox One, eight are brand-new franchises. Xbox Entertainment Studios - Live-action Halo TV series, Spielberg, "premium" series - NFL Launching around the world later this year - -Call of Duty:Ghosts launch exclusively first on Xbox One "Yahoo had their own announcement last night. Not just about Tumblr. What'd they have to say Iyaz?"
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31	ia	Yahoo unveils the new Flickr with one terabyte of free space	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/20/4349442/yahoo-unveils-the-new-flickr-with-one-terabyte-of-free-space
32		The New Flickr: What it Means for Flickr Pro Users	http://mashable.com/2013/05/20/flickr-pro-changes/
33		Flickr users to Flickr: We hate the new site	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57585464-93/flickr-users-to-flickr-we-hate-the-new-site/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title
34		- Yahoo held an event in NYC to show off the new Flickr - The redesigned Flickr emphasizes pictures while removing as much white space as possible. - Images are displayed in a grid - Yahoo announced you'll get 1TB of storage for your photos for free - Old days: you'd be able to see your last 200 photos for free. If you'd pay, you'd get to see more & get unlimited storage - Now: 1TB for free, max image size of 200MB. all users can create collections, post to up to 60 group pools and limit the maximum image size available to others. - If you want to pay $50/year removes ads and you get access to Flickr analytics $500, you get 2TB	- Flickr Pro accounts stopped being sold as of May 20, 2013. Existing Flickr Pro users can continue to use the service or migrate to a free account. - Flickr Pro users are limited to image sizes of 50MB and video sizes of 500MB. If you want to upgrade to the larger file sizes, you'll need to convert from a Flickr Pro to a free account. - Yahoo also announced a new Android Flickr app, which matches the capabilities of the recently-updated iOS app. Q: What do you think of the redesign? 1TB - will that attract the masses?
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36	sl	Yahoo Back on to List of Top 100 Brands at No. 92, Though Apple Remains No. 1	http://allthingsd.com/20130520/yahoo-falls-back-on-to-key-list-of-top-100-brands-at-no-92-though-apple-remains-no-1/
37		Customers not as happy with iPhone as they were last year	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57585293-94/customers-not-as-happy-with-iphone-as-they-were-last-year/
38		- BrandZ Top 100 ranking: Yahoo is #92! Apple #1. - last time yahoo made list was 2009, when it had a brand value of $7.9 billion. It now has a brand value of $9.8 billion, which is still down from its $11.4 billion in 2008. - Apple has brand value of $185.1 billion. Google ranked as No. 2, brand value of $113.7 billion. - Samsung’s brand value rose by by 51 percent to $21.4 billion, clocking in at the No. 30 spot. In tech, Amazon’s brand value was $45.7 billion, rising 34 percent to No. 14. IBM is No. 3 with a brand value of $112 billion. And more: Microsoft (No. 7, $69.8 billion, down 9 percent); Facebook (No. 31, $21.3 billion, down 36 percent); and eBay (No. 47, $17.7 billion, up 40 percent).	- American Customer Satisfaction Index report issued today, Apple received a score of 81 (on a scale of 100) in terms of customer satisfaction. 2% drop from its 2012 position - satisfaction with Motorola phones jumped 5% from 2012 to 77, and Nokia grew 1% to 76. Samsung posted the biggest gain of all handset makers, up 7% to 76.
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42	ia	Apple’s Web of Tax Shelters Saved It Billions, Panel Finds	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/apple-avoided-billions-in-taxes-congressional-panel-says.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&
43		Ireland says not to blame for Apple's low tax rate	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/21/us-usa-tax-apple-ireland-idUSBRE94K0IS20130521
44		Biting criticism	http://www.economist.com/blogs/schumpeter/2013/05/apples-tax-arrangements
45		- U.S. Congressional investigators say Apple has avoided billions in tax by setting up a bunch of companies "so complex it spanned continents and went beyond anything most experts had ever seen" - Some of the subsidiaries had no employees - The main subsidiary, a holding company that includes Apple's retail stores throughout Europe, has not paid any corporate income tax in the last five years, the report said. - Apple's arrangement has allowed it to pay just 1.9 percent tax on its $37 billion in overseas profits in 2012, - Last year, international operations accounted for 61 percent of Apple’s total revenue - According to the Congressional report, Ireland had also agreed a special 2 percent rate for Apple's Irish taxable profits instead of the normal 12.5 percent. - Ireland's European Affairs minister Lucinda Creighton said there is no such deal - The investigators did not find Apple had broken any laws, but they questioned its use of multiple subsidiaries in Ireland to report profits when those subsidiaries had no offices or other physical presence in the country.	- Acc'g to study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that 92 percent of the repatriated cash was used to pay for dividends, share buybacks or executive bonuses. - “Repatriations did not lead to an increase in domestic investment, employment or R.&D., - Apple's prepared statement for the Senate committee: Apple “welcomes an objective examination of the U.S. corporate tax system, which has not kept pace with the advent of the digital age and the rapidly changing global economy.” Q: Will a tax investigation like this hurt Apple's image? Do you think any company has a duty to do more with the money they save by not paying taxes?
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47	sl	NY official: Airbnb stay illegal; host fined $2,400	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57585377-93/ny-official-airbnb-stay-illegal-host-fined-$2400/
48		- city of NY's housing board fined Airbnb host Nigel Warren to pay $2400 in fees for violating a law that makes it illegal for property owners to rent out homes temporarily -- essentially mimicking hotel stays - 2011 law that makes it illegal for New York residents to rent out a property for less than 29 days. It was originally aimed at landlords who bought up residential properties and turned them into hotels. Airbnb has been lobbying legislators to change the law so it clearly protects hosts, like Warren, who are not trying to turn their homes into hotels. - Warren is only a tenant himself: Warren's landlord has 30 days from May 14, the date the decision was mailed, to appeal the decision, according to the Environmental Control Board, which oversaw the case. - Airbnb sent a lawyer to the hearing to argue on Warren’s behalf, the first time the startup has intervened in such a case. New York City, where Airbnb is projected to do $1 billion in sales in 2013, is an important battleground for the startup, which has run into trouble with regulators in some cities. David Hantman, Airbnb’s head of public policy, has said the company would like to make New York a "model city."	- problems elsewhere: San Francisco housing officials concerned about property owners potentially using its service to get around local tenant protections and land use codes. - if airbnb can't get law changed, what happens? just riskier business?
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51		MessageMe got $10 million in funding and it says it has 5 million users after 75 days. - share images, drawings, videos, voice recordings, music and their location. - Greyed out stickers and money as future revenue generators - Expect games. - Arjun Sethi and Justin Rosenthal were part of game maker Lolapps, which merged with game publisher 6wave in 2011. - Gaming money: Line $58 million Q1 2013, $30 yoy, Kakao Talk’s games ecosystem $40 million/mo. - WhatsApp (200 million monthly active users), WeChat (195 million monthly active users), Viber (200 million registered users), Line (150 million registered users), Kakao Talk (90 million active users), Kik (50 million registered users) Q: Who's going to capture the US messaging market? Will messaging apps become a serious gaming platform?
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12	tm	As expected, Yahoo announced the acquisition of Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash. Founder David Karp will stay on as CEO of Tumblr. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer promised not to screw up Tumblr which will continue to operate independently. Mayer also said Yahoo will benefit from Tumblr feeding content to Yahoo products and Tumblr will receive better ad-sales support from Yahoo.	http://allthingsd.com/20130520/yahoo-buys-tumblr-and-promises-not-to-screw-it-up/
13	sl	Finnish Startup Jolla (YO-Luh) has finally revealed details about its first phone. The phone runs the Sailfish OS version of Meego features a 4.5-inch display and a removable shell for the back half that can be linked to new desktop images and ringtones. The phone will sell for €399 or about $513 on pre-order. Jolla expects to ship the phone at year's end starting in Europe.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/20/finnish-meego-startup-jolla-reveals-first-phone-hardware-with-customisable-shells-e399-price-tag-coming-at-years-end/
14	tm	The New York Times reports attacks attributed to state-sponsored hackers from China against the US have begun to increase. Attacks had subsided after security company Mandiant posted a report in February attributing many of the intrusions to Unit 61398 of the Chinese Army. The People's Republic of China denies any involvement in the attacks.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22594140
15	sl	Sony posted a new video promoting its PlayStation 4 game console. The video shows a blurry black box and extreme closeups of ports and vents, ending with a plug of Sony's E3 announcement on June 10th. Gee, Tom, what could be happening tomorrow that would prompt Sony to reveal more about the PS4 right now?	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/20/4348116/sony-finally-teases-playstation-4-hardware-says-youll-see-it-first-at
16	tm	Microsoft announces the first details of its next generation game console tomorrow morning. Meanwhile The Verge reports its sources say a new redesign of the Xbox 360 dashboard will arrive this summer in beta to roll out to all users in august. The redesign will change the theme to smaller tiles similar to what is expected in Windows 8.1, eliminate the Microsoft pints system, and prepare users for the new console.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/17/4340490/xbox-dashboard-update-beta-ui-changes-for-next-gen
17	sl	Pinterest has announced new pins for brands making it easier to click through for more info and to purchase items among other things. Three types of pins launched, for food, retail products, and movies. The new format will only work with items pinned from the launch partner sites, but the number of partners is expected to grow.	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/19/pinterest-takes-a-first-step-toward-working-with-big-brands/
18	tm	Barney Jones, a Google employee from 2004 to 2006, says he has material proof that Google’s London sales staff handled sales, despite claiming its Dublin HQ finalized all deals. Jones will hand over a reported 100,000 emails and documents to the British Revenue & Customs (HRMC) services. Google is being investigated for tax practices in the UK. Google first denied sales happened in its London offices then testified last week that some sales efforts were made in London but all deals were closed in Ireland.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/19/former-google-exec-turns-whistleblower-on-companys-tax-avoidance-machinations-in-the-uk/
19	sl	Google Hangouts functionality is great and all in that it unifies Google messaging but if you enable it in Gmail you do lose the ability to set your availability status and the ability to place or receive Google Voice calls from within Gmail. You can revert to the old GTalk for now if you want, until Hangouts supports calls. Google also updated its Google+ app for Android, adding new photo and location features, as well as related hashtags to the stream.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/19/4346910/google-hangouts-upgrade-removes-host-google-voice-calls-gmail
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21	tm	18-year-old Eesha Khare (ker-AY) won one of two Young Scientist Awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering fair in Phoenix for a device that can recharge a cell phone in 20-30 seconds. Khare developed a new kind of super capacitor for the device which she thinks could also speed up automobile charging. The award includes a $50,000 cash prize Khare intends to use to help pay for her college tuition at Harvard this autumn.	http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/20/tech/whiz-kid/
22	sl	The Society for Information Display conference in Vancouver has lots of cool screens including a 55-inch curved OLED and a flexible and unbreakable 5-inch screen for mobile devices. Those of you awaiting the rollup screen, you are a bit closer.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/19/lg-5-inch-flexible-oled/
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28	tm	Yahoo officially acquires Tumblr for $1.1 billion, promises “not to screw it up”	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/20/yahoo-officially-acquires-tumblr-for-1-1-billion/
29		Marissa Mayer's Tumblr post	http://marissamayr.tumblr.com/post/50902274591/im-delighted-to-announce-that-weve-reached-an	SOURCE
30		Official Tumblr blog post	http://staff.tumblr.com/post/50902268806/news	SOURCE
31		How to Spend a Billion-Plus on User-Generated Content, Google Edition	http://allthingsd.com/20130519/how-to-spend-a-billion-plus-on-user-generated-content-google-edition/
32		Wordpress founder claims users are abandoning Tumblr because of Yahoo deal	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/20/4347730/yahoo-tumblr-acquisition-wordpress-import-increase-matt-mullenweg
33		First story Tom found on Tumblr this morning: Poop foam	http://greenpeacesemester.tumblr.com/post/50721213402/mysterious-poop-foam-causes-explosions-on-hog-farms#	SOURCE
34		Yahoo-Tumblr: 7 ways to evaluate the union	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57585221-93/yahoo-tumblr-7-ways-to-evaluate-the-union/
35		Marissa Mayer: Some Tumblr users “may never come to Yahoo,” and that’s OK	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/20/marissa-mayer-some-tumblr-users-may-never-come-to-yahoo-and-thats-ok/
36		$1.1 billion cash "Per the agreement and our promise not to screw it up, Tumblr will be independently operated as a separate business. David Karp will remain CEO. The product, service and brand will continue to be defined and developed separately with the same Tumblr irreverence, wit, and commitment to empower creators." - 300 million uniques (Comscore says 124 mm) - expected to grow Yahoo’s audience by 50 percent to more than a billion monthly visitors, and to grow traffic by approximately 20 percent. - Mayer: "as we pull the Tumblr content into the Yahoo news feed and media experience," Mobile, personalization, - Tumblr had revenue of $13 million and lost money in 2012 - Matt Mullenweg says that imports from Tumblr to WordPress rose from the typical rate of 400-600 per hour to over 72,000. Q: What do you think the result of this acquisition will be for Yahoo? Tumblr?	Could Tumblr save Flickr?
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38	sl	Google Hangouts upgrade removes ability to host Google Voice calls on your computer	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/19/4346910/google-hangouts-upgrade-removes-host-google-voice-calls-gmail
39		Google response to hangouts	https://plus.google.com/106636280351174936240/posts/DG6h32BWaQW
40		- if you upgrade the Google Talk service within Gmail to Hangouts (by selecting the "Try the new Hangouts" option in Talk's menu), you lose some significant features — namely the ability to set your availability status and, more importantly, the ability to place or receive Google Voice calls from within Gmail. Essentially, the new Hangouts removes the option to host a Google Voice call on your computer - can't place or receive calls in Gmail once you have upgraded Talk to Hangouts. The only option for users is to initiate a call from the Google Voice web app, which will ring one of their connected phones before routing the call to the other party. - you can revert back to the old Google Talk service in Gmail if you have already upgraded to Hangouts. This does restore the ability to host Google Voice calls on your computer without having to route the call to another phone before it connects.	q: why the change at all?
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43		New Xbox more than a game console for Microsoft	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/20/us-microsoft-xbox-idUSBRE94H07Z20130520
44		Microsoft planning Xbox dashboard UI and tile changes in preparation for next-gen console	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/17/4340490/xbox-dashboard-update-beta-ui-changes-for-next-gen
45		- E3 announcement is three weeks after this one - Focus on non-gaming aspects, Bundle in Skype?, Internet TV service? - Big Hard drive, faster processor, Blu-ray drive? - Price release date, form factor? - Always on connection? - Verge: Xbox 360 dashboard update public beta June/July, phase out points Q: What do you expect from Microsoft tomorrow morning?
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50		Pinterest blog post	http://blog.pinterest.com/post/50883178638/introducing-more-useful-pins
51		- new pins for brands - product pins, recipe pins, movie pins. only works w launch parter sites: includes Anthropologie, eBay, Etsy, Home Depot, Neiman Marcus, Overstock, REI, Rotten Tomatoes, Flixster, Whole Foods, Real Simple - also making the Pin It button available in 3rd party mobile apps, so you can pin on wherever you are! Etsy, Fotopedia, Jetsetter, Modcloth, Snapguide, TED, The North Face, and Zulily - click on a food pin, it will now include the ingredient list and relevant information below the photo, auto-generated from the original site. Product photos will show where you can find the item for sale, and the movie pins will show information about the movie such as its rating, cast and release date.	- pinterest says it's not making money from these pin partnerships (yet) - helps make pinning actionable, helps keep trail back to orig. product live if repinned many times
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53	tm	New software brings face detection to stores and streets for $40 a month	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/20/4341388/imrsv-rolls-out-cheap-face-detection-software-cara?
54		IMRSV makes Cara, cheap facial detection software for retail. - Scan faces up to 25 feet away determine age, gender 93% accuracy - installed in Reebok store on Fifth Avenue in New York City - Advertising kiosks play tailored ads - Montior audience reactions in live performances, see if drivers are looking at road - Tracks people in aggregate not individually, does not store images - $40 per camera install. Q: Slippery slope or just the way of the data-filled world?
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56	sl	Seamless And GrubHub Confirm Merger, GrubHub Co-Founder Maloney To Be Combined Company’s CEO	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/20/seamless-and-grubhub-confirm-merger-grubhub-co-founder-maloney-to-be-combined-companys-ceo/
57		- online food ordering services GrubHub and Seamless have officially confirmed that the two companies will merge into one - GrubHub co-founder and CEO Matt Maloney will take the reins as the entity’s chief executive, while Seamless CEO Jonathan Zabusky is slated to become the company’s president. - New York City-based Seamless was founded in 1999, while the Chicago-based GrubHub got its start in 2004. - competitors: Delivery.com, ChowNow, Munchery (meals from local chefs), Campus Special, eat24 or the bigs of Europe, like Food Hero and Just-Eat.	- Research from Cornell University recently found, for example, that over 40 percent of adults in the U.S. have ordered food online, and 10 percent of restaurant orders now originate online
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67		Micfosoft's Xbox event tomorrow 5/21
68		HP has earnings report tomorrow 5/21
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70		Sprint’s bid to acquire network operator Clearwire is up for a shareholder vote tomorrow as well,	http://allthingsd.com/20130520/tuesdays-clearwire-vote-a-key-moment-for-sprint-but-wont-settle-things/
71		Sony Entertainment Network online store will launch in Japan on May 29	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/20/sony-entertainment-network-online-store-will-launch-in-japan-on-may-29/
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2		Yahoo wants to buy Tumblr, Congress targets Google Glass, but hey apps! The CW comes to Apple TV http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Shannon Morse LOWER THIRD URL: twit.tv/byb, hak5.org
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12	tm	Google announced six app partners coming to Google Glass at Google I/O Thursday. Facebook, Twitter, CNN, Elle, Tumblr and Evernote will provide the first examples of apps built with the Glass Developers Kit. Examples were shown at a developer session discussing best practices for creating apps for Glass.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/16/us-google-glass-idUSBRE94F15P20130516
13	sl	AllThingsD and Adweek both are reporting rumors of a possible deal between tumblr and yahoo, with yahoo ceo marissa mayer having serious talks with the social network. although separate rumors have pointed to facebook buying tumblr. uh ok, who's next? google? apple?	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/16/yahoo-wants-to-buy-tumblr-will-facebook-swoop-in-at-the-last-minute/
14	ia	Samsung is suffering an embarrassment - an embarrassment of riches! The company has already sold 10 million Galaxy S4 units. Speaking to the Korea Times, Samsung said that the S4 is the company's fastest-selling smartphone in the company's history. It took the S3 50 days to hit the 10 million mark - the S4 will reach 10 million within a month of its release.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57584985-94/samsung-galaxy-s4-sales-to-hit-10-million-next-week/
15	tm	The Financial Times and its Twitter account were hacked today. The FT blogs web page had a message "Hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army" and similar messages were posted to FT's Twitter accounts. A spokeswoman from the Financial Times told The Telegraph that the organisation was "working to resolve" the problems "as quickly as possible".	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/10064184/Financial-Times-hacked-by-Syrian-Electronic-Army.html
16	sl	EA has revealed that it currently has no games in development for Nintendo's Wii U console. EA's launch partner for the Wii U, but says it has no developers working on future titles.Not great news for Nintendo today, in the midst of a fresh marketing strategy to boost interest in the Wii U.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22565945
17	ia	If you own Apple's little set top box, the Apple TV, you're in for a new app from The CW network. The CW announced that it will bring full episodes of its shows to the Apple TV via an ad-supported app. When is this happening? No specific date was mentioned - only that this will happen "this year."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584965-93/apple-tv-to-add-more-prime-time-shows-with-cw-network-app/
18	tm	In advance of appearing before a Senate Committee to discuss Apple's offshore cash supply and approach to taxes, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave an interview to Politico. Cook expanded on his December remarks that Apple will build a product in the US. He said the product will be an iteration of an existing Mac assembled with parts made in Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Florida and Kentucky.	http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/apple-tim-cook-congress-tax-91501_Page2.html
19	sl	As Google's Explorer Edition continues to surprise and delight, Congress is finally getting scared. The Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus today wrote a letter to CEO Larry Page asking the CEO to clear up once and for all "whether this new technology could infringe on the privacy of the average American.""Because Google Glass has not yet been released and we are uncertain of Google's plans to incorporate privacy protections into the device," the letter reads, "there are still a number of unanswered questions that we share."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/16/4338104/congress-asks-larry-page-if-google-glass-infringes-on-privacy
20	tm	Pinterest added a Send button to pins on Thursday allowing users to forward a pin to Pinterest connections, Facebook friends or email contacts. You'll also get notifications if your contacts repines, like or comments on that picture of the world's largest rubber duck you sent them. This follows a Wednesday feature that warns users if they're about to create a duplicate pin.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584899-93/pinterest-lets-you-pass-pins-on-to-friends/
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22	ia	Google Glass has been hacked to run Ubunutu! At Google I/O, Google employees demonstrated how to root Google Glass and then run Ubuntu on it. Glass was rooted by pushing some Android Packages to the device using adb (that's the Android Debug Bridge). Glass was then paired with a keyboard and trackpad via Bluetooth. From there, the bootloader was unlocked. After flashing a new boot image, the user would gain root. Some steps later, Ubunutu on your face.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/16/google-glass-rooted-and-hacked-to-run-ubuntu-live-at-google-i-o/
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29	ia	Yahoo wants to buy Tumblr. Will Facebook swoop in at the last minute?	http://gigaom.com/2013/05/16/yahoo-wants-to-buy-tumblr-will-facebook-swoop-in-at-the-last-minute/
30		Will Yahoo Try to Get Its “Cool Again” by Doing a Deal for Tumblr	http://allthingsd.com/20130516/will-yahoo-try-to-get-its-cool-again-by-doing-a-deal-for-tumblr/
31		Yahoo in Talks to Acquire Tumblr Deal for social blogging site could reach $1 billion	http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/yahoo-talks-acquire-tumblr-149583
32		- Multiple reports say that Yahoo is interested in acquiring Tumblr - These reports are from AllThingsD, AdWeek, and GigaOm - According to the reports, Yahoo is in serious talks to acquire Tumblr and the deal could reach as high as $1 billion - GigaOm says that Yahoo's NY-based corporate dev team is leading the process - AllThingsD says Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has been watching Tumblr since her days at Google and since taking over Yahoo has had a meeting with Tumblr CEO David Karp - Tumblr has just started running ads on user's dashboards and the company told Forbes it generated $13M in revenue last year and could do as much as $100M this year - GigaOm's sources say that Yahoo is worried Facebook could swoop in and that Karp has a close relationship with Facebook Q: What could this deal do for Yahoo? Will this make Tumblr less cool?	Tumblr Specs: Tumblr worldwide traffic was at 117 million visitors in April, according to comScore. On its home page, Tumblr claims it has 107.8 million blogs and 50.6 billion posts. U.S. desktop traffic to Tumblr was 37 million in April, close to LinkedIn and Twitter, although Twitter obviously has much more via mobile.
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34	sl	Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, CNN And Evernote Apps Coming To Google Glass Today	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/16/facebook-twitter-tumblr-and-evernote-apps-coming-to-google-glass-today/
35		- Google announced new partner apps at Google I/O during the “Developing for Glass” session. Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, Tumblr, Elle, CNN, NYT, Path. avail now if you have Glass or are a dev - CNN app sends video to Glass via updates, and streams news to a browsable feed. It can alert users when there’s breaking news in a category that they want to follow, and those alerts can be customized to show up at specific times of day. They show up as text but can also be read aloud using the Mirror API. -Glass developer evangelist Timothy Jordan emphasized the DM capabilities on Twitter for Glass and how the messages add to a thread that becomes a bundle on Glass. - Evernote on Glass holds true to its note-taking roll, giving users the ability to have their notes shared to Glass from the web or mobile apps. Content is translated to simple text by the Glass service and displayed as simple short paginated messages.	q: necessary to recreate social experience on Glass? what has to change/be omitted?
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38		Google On Glass Privacy Issues & Congress: “Social Cues” Will Help, Plus It Takes Trust Seriously	http://marketingland.com/google-congress-glass-44295
39		Letter to Google	http://joebarton.house.gov/images/GoogleGlassLtr_051613.pdf
40		Meta Wants to Become the Next Augmented-Reality Glasses Phenom	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57584739-76/meta-glasses-bring-3d-and-your-hands-into-the-picture/
41		Formal letter Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus. Respond June 14 -prevent unintentionally collecting data about the user/non-user without consent? -proactive protect the privacy of non-users - Facial Recognition unveil personal information? - additions or any refinements to its privacy policy? - safeguard stored data? - Google Glass director Steve Lee, From the beginning, the social implications of wearing Glass have been at the top of our mind - have to speak or press a button to record. social cue. - display always active when in use, same data policies as all of Google, Facial recog. not currently in product plans	Dear Congress, I assume you sent similar letters to Recon and Meta?
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46		- Lots of TV streaming news this week (ABC, TNT, TBS) - This time, The CW network announced it is bringing an app to that super-closed off set top box, the Apple TV - Full streaming episodes will be available the day after they air on The CW - The episodes will be available for free, without authentication and will be ad supported. - The CW already has ad supported streaming on Android, iOS, and Win 8. - CW content is available on Hulu and Xbox 360, but to view them on a television requires a fee (Hulu is $8 for +, the 360 requires Live) Q: Are we going to see the Apple TV open up to more television apps? What do you think about this move from The CW (which is a joint venture of CBS)?	Engadget commenter: Michael_D "CW rots your brain with teenie emo angsty crap. I actually kind of feel sorry for ios users which is saying a lot." Some CW Shows: - 90210, Arrow, Gossip Girl, Supernatural, The Carrie Diaries, Proom Queen, Whose Line Is It Anyway
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48	tm	EA Has No Games in Development For Nintendo's Wii U	http://kotaku.com/ea-has-no-games-in-development-for-nintendos-wii-u-507588994
49		EA stops making games for Nintendo Wii U	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22565945
50		Nintendo kicks “Let’s Play” videos off YouTube then slaps ads on them	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/05/nintendo-kicks-lets-play-videos-off-youtube-then-slaps-ads-on-them/
51		Unreleased Wii U games will be demoed at Best Buy during E3	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/05/unreleased-wii-u-games-will-be-demoed-at-best-buy-during-e3/
52		EA spokesperson Jeff Brown told Kotaku: "We have no games in development for the Wii U currently," - Did not rule out publishing for the Wii U again. - Mass Effect 3, Need For Speed Most Wanted, Madden and FIFA all on Wii U albeit later than PS3 or XBOX - Take Two not promising GTAV for Wii U. Call of Duty: Ghosts not announced fro Wii U (can't preorder it) - Ubisoft is bringing major Rayman and Assassin's Creed games to Wii U this year along with its ambitious new open-world game Watch Dogs. - Warner Bros. bringing Batman - Nintendo filed ContentID, LPer games pulled, then restored but monetized.	Nintendo previewed upcoming releases: Sonic: The Lost World (also 3DS), a new version of Super Luigi U (DLC and Standalone), and Mario and Sonic: Winter Games. Some of these unreleased games will be available for play at Best Buy during E3 prior to release. Yakuza 1 and Yakuza 2 in August.
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54	sl	BlackBerry regains some lost market share in Canada	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57584995-94/blackberry-regains-some-lost-market-share-in-canada/
55		- In a research note to investors on Thursday, Raymond James analyst Tavis McCourt reported that while BlackBerry's market share was just 6 percent in Canada in the fourth quarter of 2012, it jumped to 13.5 percent in the first quarter of 2013. The analyst believes that there was some excitement that cropped up around BlackBerry's latest handsets, the Z10 and Q10, which helped spur the change. - still a long way to climb: According to McCourt, BlackBerry had a 21.8 percent market share in the first quarter of 2011. - apple earned 40.1 percent of the market in the first quarter, while Samsung held on to 29.8 percent of the space. And then there's Windows Phone, which just displaced BlackBerry for the No. 3 spot worldwide.
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64		Nvidia Shield pre-orders start today, shipping in June for $349	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/17/4339618/nvidia-shield-android-console-pre-order-release-date
65		Razer Atrox Arcade Stick for Xbox 360 opening pre-orders May 21	http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/17/4339744/razer-atrox-arcade-stick-for-xbox-360-opening-pre-orders-may-21
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2		Google's most impressive announcement, Who's winning 3rdplace in smartphones, Why the USA network is better than Twitter http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Sascha Segan, Lead Analyst, Mobile at PCMAG.com LOWER THIRD URL: pcmag.com
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12	tm	Google treated its developers to a three and a half hour keynote yesterday to kick off its I/O developer conference.Among the many announcements were a subscription music service called All Access, a Game Center like feature for the Google Play store, a standalone Hangouts app, voice search for desktop, new Maps tweaks for desktop and mobile and a stock version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 coming June 26 for $649. Larry Page finished the keynote with a speech and Q&A session.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/15/google-i-o-2013-opening-keynote-roundup/
13	sl	after Google's demanded Microsoft remove its Windows Phone YouTube app because there wasn't any advertising, Microsoft has responded saying it's happy to!. Google sent a cease and desist letter to Microsoft recently, to which Microsfot responded "We’d be more than happy to include advertising but need Google to provide us access to the necessary APIs "In light of Larry Page’s comments today calling for more interoperability and less negativity, we look forward to solving this matter together for our mutual customers."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4334956/microsoft-responds-to-youtube-windows-phone-takedown-notice
14	ia	Let's talk about a little company no one talks about, Google. Google announced it will add some features to Gmail. First up, Google Wallet integration - you'll be able to send and receive money to others as an attachment. The feature will first roll out in the U.S. and on the desktop version of Gmail. Also coming, "quick action buttons" that will let you do things like RSVP from your inbox. Flight confirmation emails will be enhanced - you'll see flight information presented in a Google Now-like card above the actual email.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584741-93/google-rolls-out-quick-action-buttons-for-gmail/
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16	tm	IDC added their Q1 report on the mobile phone market to the pile alongside Gartner and Strategy Analytics. IDC shows Android rising to 75% market share with a 79.5% rise in shipments. iOS Shipments rose 6.6% but market share declined to 17.3%. Widows Phone nudged past Blackberry for 3rd place with 3.2% of the market on a 133.3% rise in shipments.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/16/idc-android-oems-shipped-162m-smartphones-in-q1-more-than-4x-apples-rate-windows-phone-now-a-distant-third/
17	sl	Google and NASA are forming a laboratory to study artificial intelligence using computers that focus on quantum physics. Their quantum computer, which performs complex calculations thousands of times faster than existing supercomputers, is expected to be in active use in the third quarter of this year. it's called the The Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab, and it will focus on machine learning, which is the way computers take note of patterns of information to improve their outputs.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/google-buys-a-quantum-computer/
18	ia	EA says it's discontinued its Online Pass program. Online Pass locked features of games like Madden and Battlefield 3 to one console. To unlock those same features on another console would require a code purchased from EA. EA says it ended the program partially because players didn't like it says and none of EA's new titles will have Online Pass.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/05/15/ea-kills-its-controversial-online-pass-program/
19	tm	Google made some cloudy announcements as well that target Amazon. Google added PHP support to App Engine, and opened up its EC2 competitor Compute Engine to every developer that wants to use it. Google also announced Google Cloud Storage, which competes with Amazon’s S3 storage solution.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/16/4335888/google-app-engine-compute-engine-cloud-platform
20	sl	Google partner Recon Instruments plans to unveil a pair of sunglasses that comes with its own heads-up display, though the specs have nothing to do with Google Glass. Recon is launching Jet, heads-up display glasses that use a tiny monitor that sits near the bottom of the field of vision for the right eye rather than the top. The unit includes a dual-core processor; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity; GPS and movement sensors; and a high-definition camera; among other data that a user can upload to the Web.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584488-93/forget-google-glass-recon-debuts-android-friendly-glasses-at-i-o/
21	tm	The New Zealand Supreme Court granted an appeal to Kim Dotcom over whether the Megaupload founder can examine evidence being withheld by US authorities. Dotcom's legal team had previously won the right to see the evidence but most recently New Zealand's Court of Appeal overturned those rulings concluding the US could move forward with a summary case.	http://torrentfreak.com/kim-dotcom-supreme-court-appeal-over-u-s-evidence-130516/
22	ia	Google introduced a revamped messaging system yesterday under the brand "Hangouts." Google went on about how your chats and video services would be in a single, beautiful interface. People said, sure, that's great but, what about SMS? On a Google+ post, Google Community Manager for Hangouts and Chat Dori Storbeck says that SMS integration is coming soon and that is already one of the most requested features for Hangouts.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/16/4336910/google-sms-integration-coming-hangouts
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29		Google I/O: What we didn't get	http://news.cnet.com/8301-34910_3-57584720/google-i-o-what-we-didnt-get/
30		Larry Page Wants Earth To Have A Mad Scientist Island	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/15/larry-page-wants-earth-to-have-a-mad-scientist-land/?
31		With I/O Speech, Larry Page Reminds Us Why Google Rules Tech	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/05/larry-page-and-google-rule-tech/
32		- Android Studio IDE for building apps -Google Play Music All Access -$10 a month. 30-day free trial. ($7.99 a month) - Google Play Game services - Cloud save, achievements, leaderboards, multiplayer - Launching on iOS and Web Google + - New Stream -Standalone hangout app, for Web, iOS and Android - New Photos 15GB storage for backup Highlights, Enhance, Auto Awesome - Google Now voice search for desktop - Google Maps preview, interface moves into the map maps.google.com/preview - Samsung GS4 w/stock Android T-Mobile and AT&T, Google Play $649 June 26. No Android, No products,	Sad Larry Page was sad "We should be building things that don't exist. Not every new technology is zero-sum. Being negative is not how we make progress." Wants a place where we can all just experiment "But maybe we could set apart a piece of the world … An environment where people can try new things. I think as technologists we should have some safe places where we can try out new things and figure out the effect on society…without having to deploy it to the whole world."
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34	ia	Google turns the Samsung Galaxy S4 into a Nexus phone, coming June 26th for $649	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333716/galaxy-s4-stock-android-google-io-2013
35		Why Google's Galaxy S4 Costs $649	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419049,00.asp
36		- There was one mention of hardware during the 3.5 hour Google I/O presentation and it was an old phone - Google introduced a Samsung Galaxy S4 that will cost $649 and will be available on June 26th - The device runs on both T-Mobile and AT&T's LTE networks and comes with 16GB of storage. - The big hook is that this S4 is running stock Android and the device is completely unlocked w/ an unlocked bootloader - There is no "Nexus" designation on this S4 Q: What do you make of this move by Google/by Samsung? Any surprise that it's not a Motorola phone?
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39		- Pebble announced several software enhancements for the Pebble and a $15M Series A led by Charles River Ventures. - Pebble is still working on fulfilling the 85,000 orders placed on Kickstater. To date 70,000 have reached early supporters. “It’s pretty crazy thinking there are 70,000 Pebbles out there,” Eric told me proudly. “Tens of thousands” of additional orders have been placed, Eric said. - the SDK (PebbleKit) enables 3rd party apps to send and receive data from the smartwatch. displays things like weather and sports scores, acts as a remote control for the phone itself. - Pebble Sports API, enabling developers to build GPS-enabled smartwatch apps similar to the RunKeeper app
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44		Gartner numbers	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/14/android-nearly-75-of-all-smartphones-shipped-in-q1-samsung-tops-30-mobile-sales-overall-nearly-flat-says-gartner/
45		Strategy Analytics numbers	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/15/apple-bagged-57-of-12-5b-in-smartphone-profits-in-q1-android-43-samsung-95-share-of-that-more-than-google/
46		- Android dominates shipments (75% - IDC) and sales (74.4% - Gartner) - Apple is the most profitable platform (57% - SA) Samsung Top smartphone maker (27.6% - Gartner) and most profitable Android (40.8% - SA) The battle for 3rd place is WP8 v. BlackBerry - WP8 rose to 3rd shipped (3.2%-2.9% IDC) while BlackBerry still has 3rd Sales (3% - 2.9% Gartner) Q: We saw Nokia and BlackBerry fire new shots this week. What affect will those shots have?
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49		- Jesse Redniss, senior vice president of digital at USA Network, said social conversations about TV aren't all happening on Twitter. "We think that Twitter is a big component of the conversation around TV, but we also know that real-time conversation about TV is happening on our own platforms," he said. - says as many as 30,000 people at a time use USA's "Character Chatter" platform to comment on a show while it is on the air. The new USA website will curate the conversation on the Web about USA shows. - Advertisers can place ads on the TV screen and digital platform simultaneously. - "Our approach really is using Twitter to help funnel people into a much larger, more welcoming community—and one that we can monetize," - BBC America, The Weather Channel, and ESPN all have ad deals w Twitter	- Glenn Brown, Twitter's director of promoted content and sponsorships, said: "The fact that we have 95% of the public conversation around television supports the fact that we are the de facto second screen. What our partners do is completely up to them." - who do we agree with?
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53		- Time Warner announced that its TBS and TNT channels will start streaming online 24 hours per day starting this summer (actual launch date to come) - Of course, this requires authentication (you'll log in with your cable or satellite info) - The TNT and TBS live streams will be available through http://www.tntdrama.com and http://www.tbs.com, - Also available on the iPhone and iPad, with other platforms by the end of the year. - “Tablets and smartphones become television sets, bringing new opportunities for us and for advertisers,” Steve Koonin, a Turner executive, said in today’s statement. Q: ABC is offering live streaming, now TNT and TBS. Do you think that the rest of the millions of cable channels will join any time soon?
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2		Google's subscription music service, Homeland Security blocks BitCoin, Netflix eats the Web. http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Aaron Newcomb LOWER THIRD URL:
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12	tm	Google has signed licensing deals with Universal and Sony to provide a subscription music service. Sources say Google plans to create separate services fro the Google Play store and YouTube. Earlier this year Warner reportedly signed a deal with Google, meaning the subscription service would have all three major music companies.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/14/4331110/google-lands-universal-music-sony-for-spotify-competitor
13	sl	Google CEO Larry Page has disclosed via a blog post that he has vocal chord paralysis in his left vocal chord, a health condition that can result in hoarse speech and labored breathing. The co-founder can't exercise at peak capacity and has to limit his participation in some company events, such as quarterly conference calls. He also said that his condition has improved and that he’s able to do all that’s required of him at work and home.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-15/google-s-page-describes-speech-malady-funds-research.html
14	ia	Before Google I/O kicked off this morning, a new version of Google Maps leaked and was promptly taken down by Google. However, Droid Life grabbed screenshots which show Google Earth integration, the ability to compare multiple modes of transportation including flights, along with a brand new layout. The new Google Maps will also build a tailored map for every search you make.	http://www.droid-life.com/2013/05/14/new-google-maps-sign-up-page-goes-live-briefly-reveals-some-new-details/
15	tm	HP announced the SlateBook x2, the first Android detachable tablet with Nvidia's Tegra 4 processor. The X2 has a 10.2-inch HD display and a keyboard dock with its own battery. HP estimates battery life at 14 hours for the tablet and dock together. The SlateBook should arrive in August for $479.	http://blog.laptopmag.com/hp-slatebook-x2
16	sl	Apple has responded to Justice Department accusations that it conspired with publishers to push up electronic book prices, saying it negotiated with a number of publishing companies separately and crafted different agreements with each. The Justice Department accused Apple in April 2012 of colluding with five publishers to push up prices as Apple prepared to launch its iPad in early 2010. It has since settled with the publishers. But Apple said the publishers had decided, independent of Apple, to eliminate discounts on wholesale book prices of e-books, to sell lucrative hardcover books first to bookstores in a practice called windowing and to take other measures to push Amazon to raise prices.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/15/us-apple-justice-ebooks-idUSBRE94E03620130515
17	ia	Germany has had enough of Google's autocomplete tomfoolery. A German federal court told Google to ensure that its autocomplete does not generate offensive or defamatory suggestions. The case originated by a businessman who found his name linked with "fraud" and "scientology" at Google.de. Google will now have to remove defamatory word combinations when alerted about them.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22529357
18	tm	The Department of Homeland Security's issued a seizure warrant for the funds associated with MtGOX's Dwolla account. Dwolla is the main way people buy and convert Bitcoins from MtGOX. MtGOX says they have not heard why their account was seized. Dwolla says they can't say why and the DHS says they won't say.	http://betabeat.com/2013/05/department-of-homeland-security-shuts-down-dwolla-payments-to-and-from-mt-gox/
19	sl	The European Commission plans to send a formal warning to China that it is ready to levy trade duties against telecoms equipment makers Huawei & ZTE over what it says are illegal subsidies, people close to the matter said. EU trade chief Karel De Gucht is set to win support to send the warning letter and show China's new president, Xi Jinping, that the EU is serious about countering what it says is state support.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/15/us-eu-china-huawei-idUSBRE94D0RX20130515
20	tm	Rovio wants to share its glow with other game developers, so it's launching Rovio Stars. The new effort will give the ol' Rovio marketing push to games made by third-party developers. The first game will be Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage from Nitrome Ltd., followed by Tiny Thief by 5 Ants. Developers can apply for the program at Rovio's website.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418961,00.asp
21	ia	The Verge reports that Microsoft will be ditching Microsoft Points in favor of a new gift card system. The gift cards would work like pretty much any other gift card - true currency is on the cards. Additionally, debit and credit cards would be supported to purchase downloadable content. The new system would work all over the Microsoft world including the Windows Phone Store, Windows Store, and Xbox. The new payment system could be announced at E3 and should launch with the next Xbox later this year.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4332830/microsoft-points-moving-to-gift-card-system
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27	sl	Exclusive: Google readies its Spotify competitor with Universal and Sony now on board	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/14/4331110/google-lands-universal-music-sony-for-spotify-competitor
28		- sources tell the Verge Google has now signed separate licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment for both YouTube and Google Play, as separate music sub services - NYT reporting Google won't offer a free tier for its streaming service. Most subscription music services charge about $10 per month. The WSJ reporting that as part of its negotiations for music subscription, YouTube is trying to get some kind of an audio-only license. - rumors of deal w Warner music came earlier this year - service will rival Spotify, Apple's rumored service said to be more like Pandora. - YouTube sees over than 800 million unique visitors a month and music videos are among the most popular fare.
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31		Feds seize money from Dwolla account belonging to top Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/05/feds-seize-money-from-top-bitcoin-exchange-mt-gox/
32		Homeland Security cuts off Dwolla bitcoin transfers	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57584511-38/homeland-security-cuts-off-dwolla-bitcoin-transfers/
33		Dwolla to BetaBeat: "The Department of Homeland Security and US District Court for the District of Maryland issued a ‘Seizure Warrant’ for the funds associated with Mutum Sigillum’s Dwolla account (a.k.a. Mt. Gox). Dwolla has ceased all account activities... for Mutum Sigillum while Dwolla’s holding partner transferred Mutum Sigillum’s balance, per the warrant." - DHS spokeswoman declined to comment on the case, "in order not to compromise this ongoing investigation being conducted by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore." - MtGOX : "as of this time we have not been provided with a copy of the court order and/or warrant, and do not know its scope and/or the reasons for its issuance." - Dwolla one of the easiest ways to buy BitCoins (Paypal forbids currency exchanges). BitINstant, OKPay, AurumXchange unaffected... 1. Money laundering by a bit coin user, only way to trace 2. Money laundering by MtGOX 3. Currency violation against MtGOX
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35	ia	Netflix Still Eats a Third of the Web Every Night; Amazon, HBO and Hulu Trail Behind	http://allthingsd.com/20130514/netflix-still-eats-a-third-of-the-web-every-night-amazon-hbo-and-hulu-trail-behind/	Charts
36		Netflix Dominates North American Streaming, YouTube Wins Global Crown	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418935,00.asp
37		- Internet usage tracker Sandvine says Netflix was the number 1 video downstream source for the first half of 2013 for fixed networks (fixed networks here means non-mobile Internet) with 32.3% of streaming - YouTube was #2 at 17.11%, Hulu has a measly 2.41%, Amazon had 1.31% (down from 1.75%) - Comparing these numbers to the second half of 2012, Netflix is actually down from 33% last November, Hulu is up from 1.1%. YouTube is up from 14.8% and Amazon is down from 1.75% - When you look at mobile, YouTube has 27.33% (up from 27.1%). Netfix is 3.98% (up from 2.24%) Q: Is there anything competitors can do to unseat Netflix in the home?
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42		HP announces SlateBook x2 and Split x2: your choice of Windows or Android in a transforming tablet	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4332308/hp-slatebook-x2-split-x2-price-release-date-august-availability
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44		- HP introduced its second Android tablet, the SlateBook x2 - Its design is based on the Envy x2 - The 10.1-inch Slatebook runs Android 4.2.2 and also comes with a keyboard dock that lets you use the SlateBook like a traditional laptop - 1,920 x 1,200 display - The keyboard dock also has a second battery, adds two USB ports, an SD card slot, and HDMI jack, - Conflicting reports as to onboard storage. Press release says 64MB, which can't be right. A couple of sites think that means 64GB. The Verge says 16GB. - Powered by a Tegra 4 processor - Pricing: starts at $480 (that includes the dock) and will be available in August Q: Expanding its Android offerings - good idea or bad idea for HP? Is the device unique enough that people will pick it over the competition (like Asus)?
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48		Rovio Stars distributing games from 3rd-party developers - Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage from Nitrome Ltd. (iOS), followed by Tiny Thief by 5 Ants (iOS, Android). - Developers can apply on Rovio's website, they want Alpha or playable games, and suggest a demo video is the best way to introduce the game Q: Will this dilute Rovio?
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51		- few months ago malware researchers at F-Secure Labs reported active mobile threat families and variants initially spiked in the winter quarter, with Android's share jumping from 49 out of 74 known threats to 96 out of 100, with the balance being related to Nokia's essentially mothballed Symbian platform. - F-Secure's new report for the latest quarter shows Android now accounts for 136 out of 149 known threats, or 91.3 percent of all malware activity (up from 79 percent in 2012). - other threats remained related to Symbian, with zero discovered for Blackberry, Microsoft's Windows Mobile/Phone or Apple's iOS. The research noted that mobile threats are overwhelmingly motivated by profits, with 76.5 percent designed specifically to con users out of money, rather than seeking to just cause damage.	- Scammers single out Android users with cons that prompt them to update components like Adobe Flash, or direct them to services or job offers that request installation permissions from the user. Once granted, the malware installs code to either make a series of paid calls when the user is sleeping, or install SMS spyware designed to intercept the user's banking details over what appears to be a secure connection.
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2		BlackBerry for iOS and Android, Nokia's sexy new Lumia, NVidia's game console http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Dana Wollman, Senior Reviews Editor, Engadget LOWER THIRD URL: engadget.com, @danawollman
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12	tm	BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins kicked off the BlackBerry Live conference announcing the BlackBerry Q5. The budget phone, similar to the Q10 has a physical keyboard and 3.1-inch touchscreen. It will be available worldwide, starting as early as July in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. BlackBerry 10.1 will also be available for Z10 owners starting today. Additionally BlackBerry annoucned a twitter-like BlackBerry Messenger Channels, and iOS and Android BBM coming this summer.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57584352-94/blackberry-q5-debuts-with-budget-buyers-in-mind/
13	sl	Nokia's announded the Lumia 925, the latest in Nokia's range using Microsoft's Windows Phone software and will be sold for 469 euros ($610) before taxes and subsidies on carriers like Vodafone and China Mobile.The phone's lighter than the 920 model and utilizes a new smart camera mode, a photo editing function which Nokia intends to introduce to all Lumia devices.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/14/us-nokia-lumia-idUSBRE94D0BQ20130514
14	ia	Nvidia's Android-powered handheld console known as "Project Shield" became official today! First up - it's now called the "Nvidia Shield." It'll cost $349 and it starts shipping in June. That $350 will also get you two full games - "Expendable: Rearmed" and "Sonic 4 Episode II THD." The device will be available in the US and Canada only. Pre-orders officially start on May 20th, but if you click the "Notify Me" button on Nvidia.com and input some information, you can order today.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/14/nvidias-349-handheld-shield-gaming-system-will-ship-in-june-pre-orders-start-today/
15	tm	In a bid to win over Gmail users, Microsoft is adding Google chat support to Outlook.com. Starting today some users will see the ability to log in to Google chat and see contacts on the right side of the email Window. All Outlook.com users should see it within a few days.	http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/microsoft-adds-google-chat-support-outlook-hopes-winning/story?id=19172747
16	sl	Microsoft's Windows CFO Tami Reller announced today that the Windows Blue update to Windows 8 will be free for existing Windows 8 and Windows RT users and that Windows Blue is officially Windows 8.1. Reller also said that Microsoft now has more than 70,000 Metro-Style/Windows Store apps in the Windows Store, and that the final version of Windows Blue (both the Windows 8 and the RT flavors) will be made available to customers through the Windows Store once they are available.	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-confirms-blue-to-be-free-for-existing-windows-8-users-7000015358/
17	ia	Because someone demanded it, Amazon just released a standalone Cloud Player music app for Windows. The desktop client brings offline support and keeps your music library in sync by detecting when you add music from outside sources like CDs and iTunes. For you Mac users, Amazon says it's working on a "version just for you."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/13/4327898/amazon-cloud-player-pc-app-now-available
18	tm	Social Roulette launched Saturday giving users a one in six chance of having their Facebook account deleted when they chose to play the game. Within a few hours of launch Facebook had blocked the app for "creating a negative user experience." The apps creators say it was meant for users who wished to delete their account but maybe wanted a more fun or thrilling way to do it.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584314-93/facebook-kills-social-suicide-app-social-roulette/
19	sl	The Google Cloud Platform Developer Relations team wants YOU to participate in an experiment. On its blog today, the team outlined its plan to gather a bunch of environmental information happening around you as you meander around the Moscone Center at Google I/O. hundreds of Arduino-based environmental sensors around the conference space will track things like temperature, noise levels, humidity and air quality in real-time. The experiment could point to future tech to track indoor events or businesses.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/at-io-google-will-be-tracking-things-like-nose-level-and-air-quality-with-hundreds-of-arduino-based-sensors/
20	tm	New systems with Intel's 4th Generation Core Processor, AKA Haswell are set to be unveiled at Computex, June 3rd. UNless you're NEC and you JUST CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG. NEC released full specs of their 15.6-inch touch-screen Haswell laptop the LaVie L but didn't leak too much info about Haswell itself. When it comes Haswell should bring improved graphics and battery life. Reports today say it integrates a voltage regulator on-die to achieve the power savings.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57584316-92/nec-laptop-is-one-of-the-first-with-intels-haswell-chip/
21	ia	Okay, start those color Kindle rumors right now. Amazon just bought color eInk company Liquavista from Samsung. Liquavista demoed a color eInk display at CES way back in ancient times - 2011. That was the same year Samsung bought the company. Specifics about Amazon's acquisition weren't disclosed.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57584230-94/amazon-buys-samsungs-color-e-ink-company/
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30		BlackBerry Introduces BlackBerry Channels for BBM	http://crackberry.com/blackberry-introduces-blackberry-channels-bbm
31		- BlackBerry Live: BB10.1, new Q5, apps, and BBM to go cross-platform - At BB Live, Thorstein Heins talked up his company's phones. Saying no one makes keyboards better and then introduced BB10.1, which will add keyboard shortcuts, personalized notifications, and refinements to cursor control - The Z10 gets 10.1 today and will be pushed by the vast majority of carrier partners by the end of the week - No mention on how many BB10 devices were sold - BlackBerry introduced the Q5 (it's the leaked "R5"). It's meant for emerging markets, but no price announced, specs: dual core 1.2GHz processor, 3.1-inch, 720 x 720 touchscreen display with a QWERTY keyboard. Launches in the summer - Apps: BB announced Skype and Moog (a music app) are now available for BB10.1. BlackBerry World now has 120k apps. Heins mentioned that BlackBerry's "app revenue per user is more than double that of Google Play."	- BlackBerry Messenger Channels: BlackBerry Channels allows users to create channels for themselves, a brand, business or community and extend their social networking through BBM. GooGoo Dolls, Alicia Keys and others will be lauching channels. Commercial launch in the summer - BBM coming to multiple platforms iOS (6+), Android (ICS+), this summer and for free. Messenging and groups features first. Future parity for the rest of the year (voice, screenshare, video and BBM channels). Heins says this is a "statement of confidence" thinks BBM can be an independent messaging solution. Others - Heins demoed a Bently running on BB 10 with in-car video calling w/ full duplex stereo. "We see BB10 as a mobile platform — it can power things like the auto industry." - Alicia Keyes showed up again - announced BlackBerry is launching the BlackBerry Scholars program which will offer full 4-year scholarships to outstanding women candidates around the world. - BlackBerry is sponsoring a Formula 1 race car Q: Any of this sound exciting?
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34		Nokia’s Latest, the Aluminum-Clad Lumia 925, Heads for T-Mobile USA and Vodafone	http://allthingsd.com/20130514/nokia-debuts-aluminum-clad-lumia-925-headed-to-t-mobile-usa-and-vodaone/
35		Nokia Lumia 925 vs. Lumia 928 and Lumia 920: what's changed?	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/14/lumia-925-920-928-whats-changed/
36		Lumia 925 for T-Mobile USA, Vodafone, China Mobile - Aluminum version of 920, 1.5GH dual core, 1GB RAM, 16GB or 32GB internal, 4.5-inch AMOLED, 1280x768, 8.5 mm, 139g - 8.7 mpxl Camera has 6 lenses - Oggl and Nokia Smart Camera, captures 10 images. Blend or choose )Q3 to other phones) - UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, China in June, US others to follow. 469 Euros. (>$99 TMo) - Gartner: Nokia Q1 down 5% to 14.8% Samsung 23.6% Q: OK so we now have three pretty Lumia 900s. Any takers?
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40		- Square Stand works with Square Register and gives merchants access to real-time analytics & reporting. card reader built in, connects to a receipt printer, kitchen printer, cash drawer, and barcode scanner. Merchants can secure the stand to their countertop. - Square Stand works with an iPad 2 or 3, with a version for iPads with Lightning connectors available later this year. - $299 and is available for pre-order today at squareup.com/stand. Customers will also be able to purchase Square Stand in Best Buy stores and other select retailers starting the week of July 8.	- Square Register is a point-of-sale system based on the iPad. merchants accept payments, customize permissions for employees, access to sales reports, and the ability to wirelessly print receipts or open a cash drawer to make change. Analytics allow merchants to segment consumer payments data and transactions, and users can access data around number of payments, subtotals, tax, tips, refunds, account deposits, etc.
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44	ia	Nvidia Shield gaming handheld priced at $349, pre-orders begin on May 20th (preview)	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/14/4329008/nvidia-shield-price-specs-release-date-preorders-begin-hands-on-preview
45		Project Shield becomes NVIDIA Shield, launches for $350 this June	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/14/nvidia-shield-350/
46		- Nvidia's Android-powered handheld console Project Shield became official today - It's called the "Nvidia Shield" and will cost $350 and pre-orders start on May 20th. (Technically, you can actually pre-order one today if you sign up on Nvidia's "notify me" webpage — and there's nothing to keep you from doing that right now.) It'll arrive in June - Shield will be available at Nvidia.com, Canada Computers, Micro Center, GameStop and Newegg. - Originally shown off at CES 2013, the 1.2 pound Shield looks like it combines an Xbox controller with a 720p display - Specs: Tegra 4 processor, 16GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, GPS, mini HDMI output that outputs 4K video (no cell modem)	Features - PC gaming via streaming? Nvidia will label that feature "beta" When the Verge tried the feature, the PC and Shield had trouble connecting - The setup also requires an approved simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi router to function well, and doesn't yet work with all games: only a limited selection of Steam Big Picture mode and GeForce Experience titles are good to go as of today - Shield presently only displays Android in landscape mode. Q: Is there room in the market for this device? Is there room in your life for the Shield?
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50		Amazon cloud player for PC. OS X version in the works. - Manage music as stored in Amazon cloud (250 songs for free, pay after) - Songs you buy from Amazon don't count against the limit - instant search" mode that Amazon says quickly plays songs directly from search results - Can scan hard drive and upload music as well - Touting performance and speed. 31.9MB (iTunes is 2888.2 MB) Q: Do people want this anymore?
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53		- AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile + 200 other organizations backing the campaign to discourage driving+texting. - goodyear blimps, store displays, community events, social-media outreach, national tour of a driving simulator. - laws against cell phone use while driving in effect in 39 states + DC - AT&T and Verizon have run ads against texting and driving since 2009. In 2005, Sprint Nextel Corp. created an education program targeting teens learning to drive. - ATT CEO Randall Stephenson says "texting while driving is a deadly habit that makes you 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash." The figure refers to a 2009 government study of bus and truck drivers. - "There's no question that phone use is causing crashes. But so far it doesn't appear to be adding to the overall crash problem," says Russ Rader, a spokesman for the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, which is funded by the insurance industry.
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12	tm	Sundar Pichai will be the star of the show this Wednesday at Google's I/O developer conference. Pichai added Android to his existing duties overseeing Chrome earlier this year. So with past launches of things like the Nexus 7, Google Glass and Nexus Q what can we expect from Pichai and friends this year? Apparently software. Pichai told Wired magazine not expect much in the way of new products. Google will focus on showing developers how Google services are doing amazing things. So, Android update and Google Game Center?	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/05/exclusive-sundar-pichai-reveals-his-plans-for-android/
13	sl	Amazon's getting into the social gaming... game: Amazon Coins is a new virtual currency now live in the U.S. Amazon's putting $5 worth of the currency — which is to 500 Coins — into all Kindle Fire users’ accounts to use on apps and in-app purchases on its platform. The company says that this is equivalent to “tens of millions of dollars” worth of Amazon Coins. This move both encourages developers to join its platform (something Amazon has already been working on), and to generate more revenue.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/amazon-launches-amazon-coins-virtual-currency-on-kindle-fire-gives-5-in-free-coins-to-all-users/
14	ia	Google's launching a new content recommendation tool for mobile sites. It's powered by Google+ and when a user reaches the end of an article on a mobile site, they will see recommendations for other articles. Google's launch partner is Forbes, but other websites can add the functionality by adding one line of Javascript code.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/google-launches-content-recommendation-service-for-mobile-sites-powered-by-google/
15	tm	Samsung announced it has developed the world's first adaptive array transceiver technology operating in the millimeter-wave bands. Samsung calls this 5G, a term that has no formal definition, and promises over 1 Gbps service and high capacity cell stations by 2020. LTE-Advanced Release 10 can also handle 1Gbps, so it's the capacity, not so much the speed that is the big advance by Samsung here.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/12/samsung-to-launch-5g-by-2020-hits-speeds-of-1gbps-in-tests/
16	sl	Did you see the CBS news program “60 Minutes”'s interview with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, the one called “Bill Gates 2.0"? Well if you didn't, Gates did discuss his longtime relationship with the late Steve Jobs."He and I, in a sense, grew up together," explained Gates. "We were within a year of the same age, and we were kind of naively optimistic and built big companies. And every fantasy we had about creating products and learning new things-- we achieved all of it. And most of it as rivals. But we always retained a certain respect and communication, including even when he was sick."	http://allthingsd.com/20130513/bill-gates-on-steve-jobs-on-60-minutes/
17	ia	The New York Times reports that this week ABC will launch an app that allows Philadelphia and New York residents to watch live local programming on their iPads and iPhones. Live streaming content will be available to paying subscribers of cable or satellite services. The Times reports that live streaming will expand to six other markets this summer.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584116-93/abc-will-reportedly-launch-tv-streaming-app-this-week/
18	tm	More wireless companies are trying to edge in on the turf of the big 4 int he US with innovative service plans. Zact, an MVNO operating on Sprint's network, will allow customers to adjust their monthly plans for voice text and data from their phones, allowing them to get closer to paying only for the amount they use. Zact offers only two phones though, the LG Viper and the LG Elite.	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-6452_7-57583992/zact-touts-lower-phone-bills/
19	sl	More than 315,000 Bloomberg subscribers worldwide use financial data terminals for instant market news, trading information and communication. Reporters at Bloomberg News, a separate division from the terminal business, were told to use the terminals to get an edge in the competitive world of financial journalism & allow them to view subscribers’ contact information according to these people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the company’s strict nondisclosure agreements.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/business/media/bloomberg-admits-terminal-snooping.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
20	tm	Facebook Home has reached 1 million downloads in only a month! Or put another way, Facebook took a month to finally get to a million downloads when it has 1 billion users. It also has a collective two stars on the Google Play store. AT&T has also dropped the price of Facebook Home phone the HTC First to 99 cents and BGR reports its sources say AT&T will discontinue the phone soon.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584108-93/facebook-home-finally-hits-1m-download-mark/	http://bgr.com/2013/05/13/htc-first-discontinued-att-facebook-phone/
21	ia	Sony's announced a new Android phone and it's the Xperia ZR. The big draw of this phone is that it is waterproof for up to 1.5 meters. The Xperia ZR's 13.3MP camera can also shoot full HD HDR video. Inside, the phone has 2GB of RAM, LTE, NFC, and it's powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5GHz processor. Pricing wasn't announced and the phone will be available in the second quarter of this year.	http://mashable.com/2013/05/13/sony-xperia-zr/
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27	tm	What Google I/O should bring for Android hardware lovers	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584045-93/what-google-i-o-should-bring-for-android-hardware-lovers/
28		Google I/O 2013: what to expect in gaming, Glass, and more	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/13/4317794/google-io-2013-what-to-expect-in-gaming-glass-and-more
29		New Android Boss Finally Reveals Plans for World’s Most Popular Mobile OS	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/05/exclusive-sundar-pichai-reveals-his-plans-for-android/
30		Google Preps Update to Android Gaming: 'Google Play Games'	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418873,00.asp
31		Sundar Pichai: I/O focus on "It’s not a time when we have much in the way of launches of new products or a new operating system. Both on Android and Chrome, we’re going to focus this I/O on all of the kinds of things we’re doing for developers, so that they can write better things. " - New Android. Update to Jelly Bean 4.3 or 5.0 "Key Lime Pie" - Upgrade to Nexus 7, Upgrade to Nexus 4? - Google Babel? - cross-platform messaging, Verge reports 800 Emoji!! - Nexus Q. Revamp? "Stay tuned for #GoogleTV news at I/O," the company said in March in a post on Google+. - Google Gaming? Gamecenter-like service, Google Play Music subscription
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33	ia	Google Launches Content Recommendation Engine For Mobile Sites, Powered By Google+	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/google-launches-content-recommendation-service-for-mobile-sites-powered-by-google/	VIDEO
34		Google+ extends its reach with article recommendations for mobile websites	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/13/4325620/google-extends-its-reach-with-new-article-recommendations-for-mobile-websites
35		- Google is launching a new mobile content recommendation service powered by Google+ - At the bottom of websites will be a little widget that will alert you to content that you might also like - The new Google+-based recommendations, interestingly, only appear once a reader slides back up on a page. - Google’s launch partner for this service is Forbes - Recommendations can be added to other websites with one line of Javascript code to a mobile site - Recommendations appear regardless whether a user is signed into G+ or not and are based on social recs on the site from your friends (if you're signed in), on the story topic, on the story author Q: Do you want story recs? Do you think this will catch on for Google? What about the mobile first approach?
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37	sl	ABC will reportedly launch TV streaming app this week	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584116-93/abc-will-reportedly-launch-tv-streaming-app-this-week/
38		Aereo streamlines its pricing plans	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57584151-93/aereo-fine-tunes-its-tv-streaming-pricing-plans/		mention
39		- ABC will reportedly launch an app this week that will allow residents of New York and Philadelphia to watch local programming live on their iOS devices - need a cable sub to access content, will be local affiliate broadcasts - April 2011, ESPN, also owned by Disney, launched WatchESPN, which lets subscribers watch live programming from several of its channels. And last summer during the Olympics, NBC Sports and Adobe Systems partnered to create two apps for live streaming the games on mobile devices.	Aereo has a new pricing structure for its TV streaming service. The "streamlined" structure does away with long-term commitments and with annual and daily offerings. Now, consumers can start with a base membership plan of $8 per month for use of Aereo's cloud-based antenna/DVR technology and 20 hours of DVR storage. For $12 a month, they can upgrade to 60 hours of DVR storage. first month FREE
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44		Samsung 5G service by 2020 - the world’s first adaptive array transceiver technology operating in the millimeter-wave Ka bands for cellular communications. - It transmits data in the millimeter-wave band at a frequency of 28 GHz at a speed of up to 1.056 Gbps to a distance of up to 2 kilometers - February, NTT DoCoMo confirmed that it had successfully conducted a 10Gbps wireless test. - 5G spec not even started, no transnational 5G development projects have officially been launched - LTE-Advanced delease 10 should get 1 Gbps. T-Mobile has been installing Release 10 capable equipment at its cell sites. ATT expects LTE-Advanced this year.
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46	sl	Disqus hits 100 million profiles, helps publishers sync and leverage user data with new tool	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/13/disqus-launches-audiencesync/
47		- Disqus launched new publisher tool called AudienceSync. publishers can sync Disqus’s profile data with their own users’ information, in order to grow their audience. - Disqus announced that it has over 100M profiles and is growing at a rate of 1.5 million new users/month. - AudienceSync is geared towards helping both Disqus users and publishers. The company says that Disqus users are looking for a way to participate in additional discussions across the Web using a single log-in ID — Disqus is the preferred option by users by an “overwhelming majority”, according to the company, to log into the commenting service.	how it works: AudienceSync is different from Disqus’s Single Sign-On protocol. The company says that Single Sign-On works with users who already have a separate ID on the website, functioning in the opposite manner that AudienceSync does. So if John Doe was a member of company XYZ, it would create a Disqus profile for him.
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50		Sony’s Got A 13.3-Inch E-Reader With Pen Input, Which Is Sort Of Like A Dodo With Antlers	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/sonys-got-a-13-3-inch-e-reader-with-pen-input-which-is-sort-of-like-a-dodo-with-antlers/
51	42	- Sony revealed a prototype e-Ink device - It's called the "Digital Paper," has a 13.3-inch flexible E Ink display. - Screen resolution is 1600 x 1200 and the display panel is capacitive and can also use a stylus. Prototype weighs under a pound and is 6.8mm thin - Device supports only PDFs - Battery life is supposed to be three-weeks - Digital Paper will be trialed at three Japanese universities this year. So an actual retail product is probably a year away. - 4GB of on-board storage (with a microSD slot to increase that) and WiFi, which Sony plans to use for sharing notes Q: What do you make of this device? Is Sony working on a dead-end device or does eInk have a second life?
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54		Commander Chris Hadfield bids adieu to ISS with “Space Oddity” cover	http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/05/commander-chris-hadfield-bowie-fan-coolest-astronaut-ever/
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73		Hello Tom and Tnt crew Last episode you were talking about removing the plans for printing the Liberator gun from the web. The consensus is that once something is on the web and there are several copies of it, it cannot "be removed from the web". I would agree with you if it wasn't for a recent experience. When I learned that the bestseller "Shades of Gray" originated as a fanfic for Twilight, I got curious and decided to look it up. It has been removed from the blog where Stefanie Mayer posted it originally, but that was to be expected. But I could not find it anywhere, at least not with my "amateur" research skills. It has even been removed from the "way back machine", that immense reservoir of erased internet pages. So, in conclusion: with enough determination and resources it is possible, if not to completely erase it from the face of the earth, to make it very very difficult for a normal person, with normal research capabilities, to find the files in the web. Of course, it may survive in backups, and be copied from one computer to another, but that's another story! Keep doing the best tech podcast, Big hug Claudia from Brazil
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2		US cracks down on 3D printed gun, Amazon building phone with 3D screen? Google scraps physical Wallet card http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Eric Olander, VP of FBNC Việt Nam (Vietnam's largest all business TV news network in Saigon) LOWER THIRD URL: @eolander	EDIT: News Fuse drop Squarespace redo Incoming drop Outro audio
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12	tm	Nokia took to its Nokia Conversations blog today to make the Lumia 928 for Verizon in the US official. It sports a 4.5-inch OLED screen, 8.7-megapixel sensor, optical image stabilisation (OIS), three high-amplitude audio mice, NFC, 32GB storage and of course LTE. The Windows Phone will go on sale May 16 for $99 on contract after a $50 rebate.	http://www.zdnet.com/nokia-lumia-928-unveiled-headed-to-verizon-next-week-7000015217/
13	sl	Microsoft Windows 8 users will likely get iTunes store access! Yay! But not anytime soon. this is according to a recent interview Tami Reller, chief financial officer of Microsoft's Windows division, gave to CNN Money. She said that by the holiday season the Microsoft will support the most popular apps in Apple's App Store in its own app store. Microsoft now has more than 60,000 apps available, and users have downloaded about 250 million of them. Just don't hold your breath for Apple's music and video app iTunes, Reller said.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57583866-75/no-itunes-for-microsoft-windows-8-devices-anytime-soon/
14	ia	According to AllThingsD, Google will revamp Google Wallet at Google I/O next week, however plans for a physical credit card have been nixed. The Google Wallet service is expected to feature updated offers, loyalty points programs, and rewards with more merchants. This would make Wallet have some of the same features as Apple's Passbook.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57583857-94/google-to-update-wallet-at-i-o-scraps-plans-for-physical-card/
15	tm	The US Office of Defense Trade Controls sent a letter to Defense Distrubted requesting the plans for the 3D printed gun known as The Liberator be removed from public access. The State Department office believes the plans may violate International Traffic in Arms Regulation or ITAR. Wilson believes the plans qualify for a public domain exemption, but complied with the request. However the rest of the Internet may not be so so operative as torrents of the plans have made their way to the usual places.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22478310
16	sl	YouTube announced it'll offer a pilot program for a ‘small group of partners’ to offer a subscription service that starts at $.99 a month. The program will expand from there.YouTube says that it has been building out its partner program since 2007, and that of the over 1M channels generating cash on YouTube, one of the most frequent requests has been ‘more flexibility in monetizing and distributing content’, which is what this new program is about.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/05/09/youtube-introduces-subscription-channels-with-a-group-of-partners-starting-at-0-99mo-will-expand/
17	ia	Facebook is rolling out a non-major update to Facebook Home today, which is in line with Facebook's "new every four week" cycle. Facebook Home has been available for - you guessed it - four weeks and Facebook says that the launcher has been downloaded 1 million times from the Google Play store in that time. The launcher officially supports a small number of devices.	http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/05/09/minor-facebook-home-update-incoming-today-as-it-hits-1m-downloads-in-its-first-4-weeks/
18	tm	The Wall Street Journal reports Amazon is not only working on a phone, you knew that rumor already, now the sources familiar with the rumors close to the unnamed matter say the Amazon phone may have a glasses-free 3D display. And maybe eye-tracking control. And a puppy. But probably not a puppy. And in fact maybe none of it. WSJ warns that this may just be a push inside Amazon for lots of prototypes.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/9/4316124/amazon-building-smartphone-with-a-3d-screen-says-wsj
19	sl	The next Nexus 7 tablet may get a bunch of upgrades at the same $199 price tag, so say KGI Securities analyst Mingchi Kuo, who believes that Google may unveil the upgraded tablet at its Google I/O conference next week. The upgrades include a faster Qualcomm APQ 8064 processor, a 1,920x1,200 7-inch display with narrower bezel, a 5-megapixel camera, wireless charging, and a body that's 7.5mm to 8.5mm thick. It expected to be lighter. The new Nexus 7 could be ready to ship in June or July, and Kuo believes Google and Asus could ship 5 million units in the second half of the year.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57583867-94/new-nexus-7-may-debut-at-google-i-o-with-same-$199-price-tag/?utm_source=feedly
20	tm	The US Congress push to make unlocking a cell phone explicitly legal, may lead to a greater fix of the Digital Millennium Copyright act. The Unlocking Technology Act of 2013 sponsored by Zoe Lofgren, Thomas Massie, Anna Eshoo, and Jared Polis not only addresses unlocking cell phones but also modifies the DMCA to make circumventing copy protection illegal only if done to "facilitate the infringement of a copyright." That would make ripping DVDs for your own use legal.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/05/members-of-congress-finally-introduce-serious-dmca-reform/
21	ia	According to the Wall Street Journal, ESPN has talked to at least one major wireless carrier to exclude its content from mobile data caps. One possibility is that ESPN would pay the carrier a subsidy, so users don't hit those caps. Alternatively, mobile carriers could get a cut of advertising revenue. The Journal says no deals are imminent and such a deal could could run into issues with telecom regulators.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/9/4317136/espn-may-pay-carriers-to-sidestep-data-caps
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28		Pirate Bay Takes Over Distribution of Censored 3D Printable Gun	http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-bay-takes-over-distribution-of-censored-3d-printable-gun-130510/
29		State Department Demands Takedown Of 3D-Printable Gun Files For Possible Export Control Violations	http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/05/09/state-department-demands-takedown-of-3d-printable-gun-for-possible-export-control-violation/
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31		Blue prints for "Liberator" downloaded from DefCad more than 100K in 2 days - US Office of Defense Trade Controls: "removed from public access" until proper Commodity Jurisdiction can be determined. Treat as ITAR-controlled (Interantional Traffic in Arms Regulation) - Defcad removed BUT plans on TPB - STATE: it is unlawful to export any defense article or technical data for which a license or written approval is required without first obtaining the required authorization from the DDTC. - Wilson: Defense Distributed is excluded from the ITAR regulations under an exemption for non-profit public domain releases of technical files - ITAR 125.1a "Information which is in the public domain … is not subject to the controls of this subchapter" Licenses for the Export of Technical data - Defense Distributed also got a license to manufacture and sell from BATF - Wilson: “This is the conversation I want,” Wilson says. “Is this a workable regulatory regime? Can there be defense trade control in the era of the Internet and 3D printing?”
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33	ia	Amazon building smartphone with a 3D screen, says WSJ	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/9/4316124/amazon-building-smartphone-with-a-3d-screen-says-wsj
34		- From the "It came from the WSJ" files. - The WSJ says that Amazon is working on a bunch of devices - Amazon is working on an audio-only streaming device: It'd use Wi-Fi and connect to what could be a music-subscription service - WSJ says Amazon is working on two smartphones. One phone may have a 3D display. This phone would use retina-tracking tech and would allow a user to see 3D images without glasses. Users may be able to navigate content using their eyes - Previous reports say Amazon is working on a set-top box - The Journal says Amazon has goals of releasing some of these devices "in the coming months," but "some or all of the devices could be shelved because of performance, financial or other concerns." Q: Will a 3D Amazon phone ever see the light of day?
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37		- scrapped plans included in recent memo that also included the news that Google Wallet head Osama Bedier was leaving the company. - Google card had a black face adorned with the whimsical rainbow “W” of the Google Wallet logo, a standard magnetic stripe, and the usual raised numbers of a credit card embossed on it - why physical? Google wants to know more about consumer purchases to advertise to them, CC info is often offline-level data - Wallet slow to catch on. NFC technology requires certain phones and special readers to make transactions. Google introduced “cloud wallet” last year that accommodated existing credit and debit cards, but it could still go further toward mobile payments at the register without using NFC. - sources say this won’t be integrated with another Google effort that’s similar, Google Now, which already includes support for mobile versions of United Airlines boarding passes and Fandango movie tickets - sources: CEO Larry Page abruptly killed the card launch plan after he was displeased with a glitchy run-through demo last week.	will the physical card show up later this year?
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42		How the Syrian Electronic Army Hacked The Onion	http://theonion.github.io/blog/2013/05/08/how-the-syrian-electronic-army-hacked-the-onion/
43		Detailed account with screen shots - Phished 1 account, sent phishing from that account - Phised 2 accounts, one with social media access. - IT discovered and sent company-wide email to change pswd - Phished 2 more accounts by mimicking IT email - IT Forced pswd reset ONION IT recommends - educate users - isolate twitter accounts from normal org. email - Use app like Hootsuite to allow multiple management rather than sharing a pswd - Have alternate means of reaching users besides email
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46		Why Apple should develop Android apps	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-57583495-82/why-apple-should-develop-android-apps/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore
47		- Tami Reller, CFO of MS's Windows division, told CNN Money that "You shouldn't expect an iTunes app on Windows 8 any time soon. iTunes is in high demand. The welcome mat has been laid out. It's not for lack of trying." - iTunes works on the Desktop for Windows 8. Apple has also made Quicktime (last updated in Nov 2012) and Safari (discontinued) for Windows in the past. - Meanwhile, David Carnoy at CNet argues that Apple should start developing Android apps specifically mentioning iBooks, iTunes and iCloud ports Q: Do you think Apple should up their software efforts to include more non-Apple products?
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49	sl	Many Air Passengers Never Turn Off Electronics, Survey Finds	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/30-percent-of-passengers-accidentally-leave-a-device-on-during-flight/
50		- In a study released on Thursday by two industry groups, the Airline Passenger Experience Association and the Consumer Electronics Association, as many as 30 percent of all passengers said they had accidentally left a device on during takeoff or landing. About 67 percent said they had never done this, always ensuring that their electronics were turned off. Four percent were unsure. - another segment of the study, passengers were asked if they turn their devices to “off” when instructed to do so by the pilot. Although 59 percent of passengers said they do fully turn their electronics off, 21 percent said they often simply switch to “airplane mode,” which disables the main radios of a gadget. Five percent sometimes adhere to the rule. And others were either unsure or do not carry electronic devices on a plane. - Last year, after months of pressure, the F.A.A. said it would begin a review of its policies on electronic devices in all phases of flight. But the agency does not have a time frame for announcing its findings or for possibly changing the rules.	- yesterday Senator Claire McCaskill, Democrat of Missouri, sat down with Anthony R. Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, N.C., who has been nominated to be the next secretary of transportation, to discuss changing the F.A.A’s rule. - McCaskill has been pressing the F.A.A. to reconsider the policy, threatened to do it legislatively if the agency does not change the rules - McCaskill also sent a letter to Michael P. Huerta last year, acting administrator of the F.A.A., that said airline customers were “growing increasingly skeptical of prohibitions on the use of many electronic devices during the full duration of a flight.” - nick bilton of NYT: travelers are told to turn off their iPads and Kindles for takeoff and landing, yet there is no proof that these devices affect a plane’s avionics. To add to the confusion, the F.A.A. permits passengers to use electric razors and audio recorders during all phases of flight, even though those give off more electronic emissions than tablets.
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2		Microsoft might buy Nook, Facebook might buy Waze, and a 17-year-old woman wins the Internet http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Adam Christianson, MacCast LOWER THIRD URL: @maccast
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12	tm	TechCrunch reports Microsoft may offer $1 billion to buy Nook's digital assets from Barnes & Noble. Additionally, Nook will allegedly stop selling android-based tablets by end of fiscal 2014 in favor of other platforms. If Microsoft does purchase it, we can guess what platform it would be. Microsoft owns a 17% stake in the Nook Media unit which owns the digital assets as well as the Barnes & Noble college bookstore chain.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/09/us-barnesandnoble-microsoft-idUSBRE9480HM20130509
13	sl	Facebook's about to make another billion-dollar acquisition, according to three reports in the Israeli press at Calcalist and sister publication Ynet and The Marker. Who's the lucky lady? The the social mapping and traffic app maker Waze. The companies are now in advanced due dilligence on a deal that Calcalist puts at between $800 million and $1 billion. The negotiations between the social network and crowdsourced mapping app apparently began six months ago.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/09/reports-facebook-is-buying-social-mapping-and-traffic-app-waze-for-up-to-1b-to-court-more-mobile-users/
14	ia	Nokia's introduced a new budget phone - the $99 Asha 501. The phone has a 3-inch touchscreen and runs a new operating system - Asha OS, which Nokia says "builds on the best aspects of Series 40." The phone will also feature Nokia Xpress Now, which is kind of like Google Now. The 501 will start shipping in June in 90 countries.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418736,00.asp
15	tm	Ouya will delay the launch of Android-based game console by three weeks to June 25th. CEO Julie Uhrman told Polygon the delay will insure the company has enough units to satisfy early orders. The company also took in user feedback to tweak the controller design.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/9/4314938/ouya-retail-launch-delayed-until-june-25
16	sl	Pegatron Corp, an assembler of Apple iPhone and iPad, has said it will increase its number of workers in China by up to 40% in the second half of the year, in line with market speculation that a new cheaper iPhone is on the way. Pegatron currently employs 100,000 workers. A supplier source in Japan said small-scale production of the display panel for the model would begin in May, ramping up to mass production in June.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/09/us-pegatron-apple-idUSBRE94804D20130509
17	ia	Android Flipboard users - good news. An update to the Flipboard app lets you create your own custom magazines just like the iOS version. The feature lets you clip stories from Flipboard into your own custom magazines that can be shared or private. Also new today is "Flipboard Editor," which lets you organize the stories in your customized magazines. The editor is currently a web-only feature.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/09/flipboard-amps-up-user-generated-magazines-with-android-release-and-new-web-based-editing-tool/
18	tm	Microsoft named Amy Hood its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Peter Klein. Hood was previously CFO of the Microsoft Business Division. Steve Ballmer emphasized Microsoft's shift to a focus on devices and services in his statement welcoming Hood to her new role.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418729,00.asp
19	sl	Don't you hate it when people spoil your favorite TV shows on social media? A 17-year old who entered, and won, a hackathon in Boston created software designed to stop people finding out the plot lines of TV shows and movies on Twitter. Jennie Lamere beat professional developers at the TVnext Hack event and now plans to develop her plug-in Twivo commercially.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22464364
20	tm	The United Space Alliance, is not a cheap knockoff of Star Trek's Federation, it's the organization that manages the computers aboard the International Space Station. The Alliance announced that dozens of laptops aboard the ISS have been switched from running Windows XP to running the Debian 6 distro of Linux because, "we needed an operating system that was stable and reliable." Other systems already run REd Hat and Scientific Linux. ExtremeTech reports this likely means no more Windows machines remain aboard the ISS.	http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/155392-international-space-station-switches-from-windows-to-linux-for-improved-reliability
21	ia	The Government of New Zealand says that software will no longer be patentable. Under an amendment to its Patents Bill, "a computer program is not an invention." This change of designation means that software doesn't qualify as a thing that can receive a patent. However, software could still be patented when it is a part of a novel piece of hardware.	http://qz.com/82945/new-zealand-declares-software-isnt-an-invention-and-cant-be-patented/
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27	sl	This 17-Year-Old Coder Is Saving Twitter From TV Spoilers (Spoiler: She's a Girl)	http://www.motherjones.com/media/2013/05/meet-17-year-old-saving-you-game-thrones-twitter-spoilers
28		- Jennie Lamere, a 17-year-old girl, invented the software last month—and won the grand prize at the TVNext hackathon in boston where Lamere was the only female who presented a project, and the only developer to work alone. - She came up with the idea for Twivo the night before the competition, and it took her 10 hours and 150 lines of code to complete. It works as an extension to the Google Chrome browser: A user can type in the key words she would like to block, and for how long, and make those Tweets disappear. - Once a user is done blocking the show, the Tweets reappear. Lamere says the program is still in demo form and won't be ready for another two or three weeks, but she's already been approached by Furious Minds, a tech company that intends to help her market the final product.	- According to Girls Who Code, an organization that aims to provide computer science education and exposure to 1 million young women by 2020, women only represent 12 percent of computer science graduates, down from 37 percent in 1984.
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30	ia	Microsoft Mulling Nook Media LLC Purchase For $1 Billion	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/08/microsoft-mulling-nook-media-llc-purchase-for-1-billion/
31		Should and could Microsoft buy Nook Media for $1 billion?	http://www.zdnet.com/should-and-could-microsoft-buy-nook-media-for-1-billion-7000015106/
32		Nook Media LLC	http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/10/04/barnes-noble-and-microsoft-complete-strategic-part/?source=TheMotleyFool
33		- TechCrunch reports that MS is offering $1 billion to buy the digital assets of Nook Media LLC. - The information was found in internal documents. NYT said the docs are real and are only several weeks old - Nook Media LLC comprises the digital and College businesses of Barnes & Noble and included a $300M investment from MS giving it a 16.8% in the LLC - In this plan, Microsoft would redeem preferred units in Nook Media, which also includes a college book division, leaving it with the digital operation — e-books, as well as Nook e-readers and tablets. - The documents also say that Nook Media plans to discontinue its Android-based tablets by the end of 2014 - Content would transition to third-party partner devices through apps - Nook e-readers are projected to have their own natural, gradual decline - but the e-readers don't have an end date - The docs contain declining revenue projections for the Nook unit until fiscal year 2017 Q: Should the deal go through, it would give MS an ecosystem of digital content - does this seem like a good move for MS?	- Barnes & Noble officials say the Nook digital bookstore service contains about a 25 percent share of the total e-book market and 35 percent share of the digital magazine subscription market in the U.S.
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36		After dates with Apple, it's an engagement with Facebook: Waze selling for $1bn	http://www.zdnet.com/after-dates-with-apple-its-an-engagement-with-facebook-waze-selling-for-1bn-7000015131/
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42		Apple’s low-cost plastic iPhone will reportedly launch in limited supply	http://bgr.com/2013/05/03/low-cost-iphone-release-details-rumor/
43		Plastic shell from Apple’s upcoming entry-level iPhone possibly pictured for first time	http://bgr.com/2013/04/18/low-end-iphone-photo-leak-447839/	IMAGE
44		- Pegatron says it will increase its workforce by 40% in the second quarter of this year - Pegatron assembles iPads and iPhones - This news is fueling speculation of a new, cheaper iPhone - the cheaper iPhone has been rumored for months with its expected goal of getting in the hands of lower-income buyers in growth markets like India and China - The phone itself has been rumored to have a plastic casing. Fubon Securities analyst Arthur Liao says that this will help Peagtron's operating margin b/c the cases are easier to make than the iPhone 5's metal casing - Rumors have swirled about specifics on this next phone. Screen sizes have been reported at 3.5-inches up to 4-inches. Inside may have an A5 or an A6. The thing that's consistent is a plastic outer shell. Q: Does the Pegatron workforce increase guarantee a cheaper iPhone?
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46	sl	Sony reports net profits of $458 million for 2012, returning to black for the first time in 5 years	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/05/09/sony-reports-net-profits-of-458-million-for-2012-returning-to-black-for-the-first-time-in-5-years/
47		- since taking over in feb 2012, CEO Kaz Hirai led Sony to net profits of $458M (43B yen) for its 2012 financial year. first annual profit since 2008. - numbers beat Sony’s prediction of $404M (40B yen). Operating profit for the year was $2.45B (230.1B yen). big improvement on $820M loss in 2011. - Sony recorded $72M (6,800 billion yen) in sales, which was an increase of 4.7% on the previous year. - key streamlining measures: Sony Ericsson joint venture takeover (now sony mobile); selling off its chemical products businesses for $730M, selling offices in Tokyo for $1.2B and New York for $1.1B; divesting shareholdings in a number of companies — including a 13% stake in DeNA for $470M — cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide.	- last week when a record 40 company executives agreed to forgo their annual bonuses to help the struggling firm. - television business lost money for the eighth straight year, with sales down 30% from a year earlier. - sony says outsourcing production will help it break even this year - said sales in its mobile device segment grew by 18%, and film biz grew 11%
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49	tm	Can Congress Blow Up the TV Bundle? John McCain Is Going to Try — Again.	http://allthingsd.com/20130509/can-congress-blow-up-the-tv-bundle-john-mccain-is-going-to-try-again/
50		Sources: A La Carte Bill Includes Aereo-Friendly Provision	http://www.multichannel.com/distribution/sources-la-carte-bill-includes-aereo-friendly-provision/143163
51		Multichannel reports John McCain, champion of A la carte cable, is trying again --Require FCC to auction spectrum of a broadcaster who moved must-have programming to cable --offer a la carte service or lose right to carry broadcast programming --End sports blackout rule, which prevents cable carriage of over-the-air blacked out NFL games Bill expected to be introduced in advance of Senate Communications subcommittee video oversight hearing May 14 Q: How do you define "must-have" programming? How will Aaron Rodgers afford to play football if the NFL can't keep up his $22 million salary?
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63		Huawei hosting 'Beauty' event on June 18th in London - engadget thinks "celebrate beauty, glamour and inspiration." Although, we also hope to see a phone being launched. If the leaks are accurate, then this could be the official arrival of the 6.18mm-thick P6-UO6 with a brushed metal enclosure.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/09/huawei-beauty-event/
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2		Yahoo shopping for Hulu, FBI shopping for more spy powers, EA not shopping for gun licenses http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Justin Robert Young, NSFW, weirdthings podcast LOWER THIRD URL: Weirdthings.com, @justinryoung
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12	tm	Yesterday Syria disappeared from the Internet. Today the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency reported a fault in optical fibre cables. Akamai's David Belson told the BBC that published submarine maps show connectivity to Syria through three active cables, making a fault in a single fiber line unlikely. This morning Syria Digital Reports, BGPmon both reported traffic beginning to return to Syria's Internet.	http://allthingsd.com/20130508/internet-coming-back-to-syria/?
13	sl	Unofficial Google news blog Google Operating System reports Google Maps' is getting an update which will remove the current sidebar, and will display location information in pop-ups that appear on top of a full-screen map. The new design puts the map itself front and center, rather than on navigational tools like direction arrows and zoom functions. Another new feature of the revamped app will reportedly let users filter local search results to venues that are recommended by top reviews or people in their Google+ circles. no solid date on when we'll see this update, but Google I/O is right around the corner....	http://mashable.com/2013/05/08/google-maps-interface/
14	ia	Nokia is not afraid of head-to-head competition. The company just released a video dubbed "The Hurricane" using the Nokia Lumia 928 and compares its video quality directly against the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3. The video footage was shot on a roller coaster at night. The Lumia's 8.7-megapixel PureView camera looked to produce generally smoother video and handled low light situations better than the other guys.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57583410-94/nokia-takes-on-iphone-5-galaxy-s3-in-latest-lumia-video/
15	tm	T-Mobile USA reported its quarterly earnings for the first time since becoming an "uncarrier" and officially selling 500,000 iPhones. The not wanting to be called a carrier added 3,000 customers with a big shift towards prepaid. The loss of postpaid subscribers was the lowest since Q2 2008. With 1 month left in this last quarter, T-Mobile introduced new plans that have no early termination fees.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/08/t-mobiles-q1-2013-shows-500k-iphone-5-sales-in-one-month-signs-the-un-carrier-plan-is-working/
16	sl	A Chrome extension called downloadify that let Spotify users permanently download any song currently available from the streaming music service, has been blocked by Spotify. It took advantage of nonexistent encryption in Spotify's web player, which the company launched in beta back in November. By simply installing the extension — freely available in the Chrome Web Store — and starting to play a song, users will download a full, DRM-free MP3 file of the track. Downloadify was quickly removed from Chrome's Web Store, but is still available via a repository at GitHub.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/7/4309936/spotify-nightmare-chrome-extension-lets-users-download-any-song
17	ia	The Wall Street Journal reports that Yahoo is trying to get out of its search partnership with Microsoft. The Journal says CEO Marissa Mayer has wanted to end the relationship since taking over Yahoo. The Journal might want to check its sources because according to an official filing with the SEC, Yahoo and Microsoft have extended their search ad deal for twelve months dating back to April 1st of this year. The deal guarantees revenue for each search a Yahoo user makes using Microsoft's Bing engine.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57583373-93/yahoo-reportedly-looking-to-dump-microsoft-search-pact/?utm_source=feedly
18	tm	Adobe angered a few people yesterday when they announced they would no longer offer non-subscription versions of their Creative Suite. In a blog post Tuesday, Microsoft Office Spokesman Clint Patterson said Microsoft is committed to offering non-subscription versions of Office for at least a decade. Microsoft also announced Office Web Apps will now work on Android.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57583377-75/unlike-adobe-microsoft-wont-abandon-packaged-software/
19	sl	Sony is taking Brazil very seriously these days! In an event today the company announced that for the first time it will be building PlayStation 3s locally in Manaus, brazil, and will pump $300 million into the local economy and drive "significant" price reductions in the region. Brazilian gamers can also expect more game release support, with news that The Last of Us will have a localized version available, and GTA V will be the first game in the series to include Brazilian Portuguese localization. Brazilians can also buy a 250GB PS3 bundled with God of War: Ascension for $1,099 Real, and is running a contest to win the first Brazilian-built PS3.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/07/sony-ps3-gta-v-the-last-of-us-brazil/
20	tm	The New York Times reports the FBI will make another run at legislation requiring Internet companies to build in surveillance capabilities into communication products like VoIP, chat, and instant messaging. Rather than require all companies to build in surveillance the new proposal would level up to a $25,000 fine on companies who do not cooperate with court orders for taps.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/us/politics/obama-may-back-fbi-plan-to-wiretap-web-users.html
21	ia	Google's added a couple of features to Hangouts on Air. When you're live streaming, viewers will be able to rewind during live broadcasts. Once the recordings are off the air, the Hangout will immediately be available on YouTube. Google also added higher quality video for mobile Hangouts. These features launch today, but be warned, Google says that "as part of these enhancements, it may take longer to set up your Hangout on Air" but it's "Nothing to worry about."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57583334-93/google-adds-instant-replay-rewind-to-hangouts-on-air/
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29		- update name is XE5 - will display Google+ notifications, like shares, comments, and mentions, and allow for Glass wearers to comment on and +1 content. can notify users about incoming Hangout notifications. faster message transcription, international dialing and SMS, and more reliable battery estimates. - Google+ Hangouts On Air feature will now incorporate some user recommendations, adding a rewind option to live broadcasts. - When users visit a page with a Hangout On Air — like Events or YouTube — the video will begin playing as soon as the show starts, with no refreshing required. Additionally, Google added the option to access recordings immediately after the broadcast — once the video ends, a copy will be waiting on YouTube. - mobile users accessing hangouts get better quality video
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31	ia	Yahoo’s Mayer Has Met With Hulu Execs in a Preliminary Look-See at Premium Video Unit	http://allthingsd.com/20130507/yahoos-mayer-has-met-with-hulu-execs-in-a-preliminary-look-see-at-premium-video-unit/
32		- AllThingsD says that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer recently met with top execs at Hulu - No formal bids yet, but sources say Yahoo is "in the process" - Mayer also had an "extensive getting-to-know-you meeting" held outside of Hulu's offices - AllThingsD also mentions the idea that Yahoo doesn't have to fully purchase Hulu, as it could partner and invest in Hulu - Hulu is no longer a top 10 video site according to comScore Q: Does Yahoo need a piece of Hulu no matter what?
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35		DOJ: We don't need warrants for e-mail, Facebook chats	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57583395-38/doj-we-dont-need-warrants-for-e-mail-facebook-chats/
36		Tim Clemente told CNN that, in national security investigations, the bureau can access records of a previously-made telephone call. "All of that stuff is being captured as we speak whether we know it or like it or not,"	http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1305/01/ebo.01.html
37		FBI wants more power to wiretap, including backdoors into email, IM etc. - New proposal levies fines against companies that don't comply (even if they say they can't) $25K/day - 30-day period to consult on tech - Would apply to VoIP too, NO LONGER requires encryption keys to be available - Surveillance would still require a court order - BUT ACLU obtained internal Justice docs - U.S. Attorney for Manhattan instructions, subpoena "all records from an ISP." Subpoena does not require probable cause -IRS has publicly abandoned that position. - Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals' 2010 ruling in U.S. v. Warshak, warrantless access to e-mail violates the Fourth Amendment. Q: How much cooperation should tech companies be forced to give?
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43		- EA told Reuters it won't pay gun manufacturers for the right to use branded weapons in video games anymore. retains the right to depict guns without a license. - last year included links to certain gun sellers on the website for Medal of Honor: Warfighter. EA said the promotion was part of an effort to raise money for military veterans. removed the links due to sharp public outcry. - EA says it has the legal right to depict branded weapons in its products, likening its games to novels and other narrative-based media. "We're telling a story and we have a point of view," Frank Gibeau, EA president of labels told Reuters. "A book doesn't pay for saying the word 'Colt,' for example." - gun makers haven't sued game companies for using branded weapons without a license, though EA's free speech philosophy has come under fire from Bell Helicopter, which challenged the company's unlicensed depiction of one of its helicopters in the game Battlefield. EA preemptively sued the aircraft manufacturer last year, with the trial scheduled to begin in June.	Eurogamer article from Feb: when you use a Heckler & Koch M8A1 assault rifle in Black Ops 2. "We must be paid a royalty fee," says a spokesperson for gun manufacturer Barrett, "either a one-time payment or a percentage of sales."
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45	ia	Google Reminds iOS Developers That They Can Easily Integrate Chrome With Their Apps	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/07/google-reminds-ios-developers-that-they-can-easily-integrate-chrome-with-their-apps/
46		Integrate Chrome with your iOS app	http://blog.chromium.org/2013/05/integrate-chrome-with-your-ios-app.html
47		Gmail for iOS now links directly to native YouTube, Google Maps and Chrome apps	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/05/06/gmail-for-ios-now-links-directly-to-native-youtube-google-maps-and-chrome-apps/
48	39	- Google is reminding developers that they can use Chrome as the default browser for their apps - In a blog post at The Chromium blog, Google writes that developers can have users open a web page in Chrome and then return to their app with one tap using Chrome's OpenInChromeController class w/ x-callback. - Google says developers have two options when it comes to displaying web content - either build their own browser or use Chrome - Google also recently updated Gmail for iOS and it links directly to the app versions of Google Maps, YouTube, and Chrome (it used to open links in the browser) Q: What's more likely to happen: Apple breaking this kind of thing or Apple opening up iOS to allow other default apps?
49	tm	BitTorrent introduces Bundles to help creators make money with file sharing	http://paidcontent.org/2013/05/07/bittorrent-bundles/
50		BitTorrent Blog Post	http://blog.bittorrent.com/2013/05/07/the-bittorrent-bundle-alpha-a-direct-to-fan-collaboration-with-ultra-music/
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52		Bundles store	http://bundles.bittorrent.com/	SOURCE
53		BitTorrent introducing bundles - Example: Ultra Music giving track by Kaskade w/ trailer for DVD release - sign up for the newsletter and you unlock 10 min. concert video/ booklet - Bundles could be used to sell content Q: Chances this catches on?
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12	tm	Windows 8 sold 100 million licenses in about 6 months according to Windows Division CMO/CFO Tami Reller. In a Q&A on the Windows blog, Reller also confirmed Windows Blue, an update to Windows 8 will come later this year and respond to customer feedback. No she didn't say anything about the start button. Meanwhile, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was out stumping on CNBC claiming a lot of users are frustrated with the iPad because they can't create Docs and suggesting the Microsoft Surface tablet as the solution. Shocker.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/05/windows-8-six-months-in-100-million-licenses-sold-250-million-app-downloads/
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14	sl	We've got some officials on Nokia's Lumia 928 coming to Verizon, via a magazine spread in Vanity Fair. looks like we've got a PureView cam plus a Carl Zeiss lens and Nokia's optical image stabilization. Ok, so the photos will be good. But what about the rest of the phone? Well, those details are still pretty slim, and when I say slim, I mean, none.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/07/nokia-lumia-928-shows-off-in-magazine/
15	ia	You Maniacs! You blew it up! Adobe just killed the perpetual license version of Creative Suite. The next suite of apps that would have been CS7 will be available as a subscription under Adobe Creative Cloud starting in June. If you want access to the whole set of programs, you'll pay somewhere between $20 to $75 per month depending if you bought previous versions of Creative Suite and if you sign up for a year subscription.	http://www.informationweek.com/cloud-computing/software/adobe-kills-boxed-version-of-creative-su/240154269?cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All
16	tm	A New York Times report on FoxConn claims the company wants to lessen its reliance on Apple and is seeking other partners as Apple's orders slow. At the same time FoxConn has increased it capability for producing Televisions leading many to speculate its positioning itself for production of the mythical Apple Television.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/business/global/foxconn-tries-to-move-beyond-apples-shadow.html
17	sl	Intel's hitting ARM where it hurts! Say hello to Silvermount, Intel's new 22nm system-on-a-chip microarchitecture that will power new Intel Atom processors. Silvermount should provide three times the performance and five times less power consumption than current Atom core chips, and Intel hopes will be an attractive alternative to chips based on the ARM architecture.	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/05/intel-silvermont/
18	ia	The U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act by a vote of 69 to 27. The Act would give states power to enforce their sales tax on online purchases even if a company doesn't have a physical presence in that state. The bill is now on its way to the House of Representatives, but the expectation is the bill will run into opposition there.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/net-us-usa-tax-internet-idUSBRE9450QZ20130507
19	tm	Mobile VOIP app maker Viber just declared war on Skype. Sort of. The company released desktop clients for OS X and Windows that can make voice and video calls, and promised a Linux version soon. Updates also came for iOS and Android apps including support for video messages and improved call quality. BlackBerry 10 users also received a promise of a version for them soon as well. No updates for the Bada, Symbian, Old BlackBerry or Windows Phone apps.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/07/viber-desktop-and-ios-android-updates/
20	sl	Bethesda Softworks is bringing back Wolfenstein: The New Order, a long-anticipated game that extends the adventure that began with 1992’s Wolfenstein 3D (itself a revamp of the 1981 2D game Castle Wolfenstein). The game is slated to arrive later this year, probably in the holiday period. The story on Gamespot announcing the reboot suggests that Nazi leadership has rewritten history to win the war, as the game takes place in 1960.	http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gaming/new-wolfenstein-shooter-announced-for-holiday-2013/article11744564/
21	tm	The cyberwarfare rhetoric keeps heating up. In its Annual Report to Congress on the Chinese military the US Department of Defense stated some computer intrusions targeting the US government "appear to be attributable to the Chinese government and military." The US generally avoids naming the Chinese government when discussing these attacks. China called the report groundless.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-22430224#?utm_source=feedly
22	ia	Listen up people who want flying cars, Terrafugia is introducing the public to its next flying car concept. The TF-X could be driven as a car, but this one would not need a runway to take off. Instead the TF-X would have tilt-rotor technology which would allow the car to get off the ground like a helicopter. Then after you've reached a certain height, the propellers would rotate so you can then move horizontally. There's no information on when or if the TF-X will be available, but Terrafugia's first flying car, the Transition is still expected in 2015.	http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/05/06/flying-car-terrafugia/2139381/
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27	ia	Adobe kills Creative Suite, goes subscription-only	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57582735-92/adobe-kills-creative-suite-goes-subscription-only/
28		Adobe Kills Boxed Version Of Creative Suite	http://www.informationweek.com/cloud-computing/software/adobe-kills-boxed-version-of-creative-su/240154269?cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All
29		After nearly 10 years, Adobe abandons its Creative Suite entirely to focus on Creative Cloud	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/06/after-nearly-10-years-adobe-abandons-its-creative-suite-entirely-to-focus-on-creative-cloud/
30		- Adobe made a major shift yesterday - It announced it will no longer sell Creative Suite software. Instead, you'll have to pay a monthly fee for Creative Cloud - Plans for the Suite of software: Sign up for a year, pay $50/month. Without the year commitment, it'll cost $75/month. - If you've got Creative Suite 3 through 5.5, you pay $30/month. If you own CS6, you pay $20/month - Individual program subscriptions are $10 per month. - The programs that would be "Creative Suite 7" will be "Creative Cloud" will arrive in June - Adobe will continue to sell boxed versions of Creative Suite 6 and its consumer software, like Photoshop Elements and Lightroom, there will be no Creative Suite 7. - Adobe told The Next Web that CS6 will not be updated beyond addressing bugs and OS compatibility.	- "Recurring revenue is going to help Adobe in the long run. That's one reason Wall Street responded very positively." - Scott Morris, senior director of product marketing for Creative Cloud. Q: Good for Adobe, but will this lead to consumer backlash, piracy, competition?
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32	tm	Six months in, Windows 8 is selling at the same rate that Windows 7 did	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/05/07/six-months-in-windows-8-is-selling-at-the-same-rate-that-windows-7-did/
33		Windows 8 at 6 months: Q&A with Tami Reller	http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/05/06/windows-8-at-6-months-q-amp-a-with-tami-reller.aspx	SOURCE
34		It’s Official: Microsoft’s Windows Blue Is Coming Later This Year	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/05/its-official-microsoft-says-windows-blue-is-coming-later-this-year/
35		Windows 8 six months in: 100 million licenses sold, 250 million app downloads - confirms Windows Blue	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/05/windows-8-six-months-in-100-million-licenses-sold-250-million-app-downloads/
36		Microsoft posted Q&A w/ Tami Reller, CMO and CFO of Windows - Windows Blue update later this year "respond to customer feedback" - 100 million Win8 sold in first 6 mos. (40 million in last 4 months) - Win7 sold 100 million 10/22/2009 through 3/31 2010 in 160 days - Win 8 sold 100 million "in 6 months" launched 10/26/2012 <193 days - Significantly did not announce figure in Q3 numbers (156 days) - 6x as many apps as at launch. 10% of apps don't even get downloaded ea. month Q: Windows Yay, Windows Nay, Windows meh?
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38	sl	Apple, Samsung Share of Smartphone Industry Profits Declines to 100 Percent	http://allthingsd.com/20130507/apple-samsung-share-of-smartphone-industry-profits-declines-to-100-percent/?utm_source=feedly
39		- new research from Canaccord Genuity: In Q1 2013, Apple took 57% of global smartphone industry PROFITS. Samsung took the other 43%. no BlackBerry, no Nokia, etc. - silver lining? first quarter of 2013 is better than last quarter of 2012, when Apple and Samsung captured 103% of handset industry profits due to operating losses from smaller scale competitors. - shifts are happening: A year ago, Apple’s share of profits sat at 74% and Samsung’s at 23%.	According to Canaccord Genuity: “During the June quarter, we believe softer iPhone sales combined with strong Samsung Galaxy S4 sales could result in Samsung surpassing Apple for the top share of handset industry profits.” HOWEVER “some Android OEMs such as Samsung and HTC include tablet sales in reported smartphone sales and profits,”
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44		How will Viber make money?	http://www.quora.com/How-is-Viber-going-to-make-money#
45		Viber update across iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10 "in advanced stages" - Desktop client for Windows, OSX, and soon Linux - Support for video messages added to mobile - improved call quality, contacts online status - Can seamlessly transfer voice calls between devices - New Viber apps built from ground up Q: Definitely making a run at Skype, do they have a chance?
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48		- Elon Musk, founder of electric car co. Tesla Motors says he's considering adding driverless technology to its vehicles and discussing next-step evolution with Google - “I think Tesla will most likely develop its own autopilot system for the car, as I think it should be camera-based, not Lidar-based (light detection and ranging),” Musk said yesterday in an e-mail. “However, it is also possible that we do something jointly with Google.” - says applications are more like an airplane’s autopilot system. “I like the word autopilot more than I like the word self- driving,” Musk said in an interview. “Self-driving sounds like it’s going to do something you don’t want it to do. Autopilot is a good thing to have in planes, and we should have it in cars.” - Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, both investors in Tesla before its 2010 IPO - google wants driverless cars available to public in 5 years. regulators and other automakers from Nissan say a decade is more like it	“The problem with Google’s current approach is that the sensor system is too expensive,” Musk said. “It’s better to have an optical system, basically cameras with software that is able to figure out what’s going on just by looking at things.” - Tesla's Q1 earnings tomorrow
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50	ia	Samsung Has Acquired MOVL To Build Out Better Multiscreen Mobile And TV Apps	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/06/samsung-acquired-movl/
51		Samsung acquires MOVL to bolster its multi-screen TV efforts	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/06/samsung-acquires-movl-to-bolster-its-multi-screen-tv-efforts/
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53	42	- Samsung just acquired MOVL - MOVL makes the Kontrol.tv API, which lets developers create apps to connect TVs via the cloud as well as mobile phones on home networks - The Kontrol.tv API works with Google TV devices, Samsung devices, Android and iOS phones and tablets - MOVL developed Samsung's "SwipeIt" media sharing (it's like AirPlay or DLNA) - A MOVL repr said that Movl joined forces with Samsung in April 2013. The deal is just becoming public today. Q: What do you see Samsung doing with Movl?
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63		TiVo to yank free version of its PC software on June 5	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57583190-93/tivo-to-yank-free-version-of-its-pc-software-on-june-5/
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77		Tom and Posse, I think Tom is spot on with why Nintendo would add Smartphone games to the Wii U. It's a move to get additional revenue through the online store that doesn't cost them a ton of effort to get started. It also leverages the Wii U's features. One of the most undersold features of the Wii U is the ability to play games on the tablet controller alone while someone else can watch TV. I can imagine this being attractive for parents who bought Wii Us for their kids, they don't have to relinquish their smartphones and tablets to let them play games and it doesn't monopolize a TV. Its not going to make the Wii U into the Playstation 2, but it's better to have it than not. Love da sho, Rich in Lovely Cleveland
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2		YouTube to launch paid channels, Will smartphones save Nintendo, Dropping DRM doesn't hurt big book publisher http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Tom Krazit, News Editor, GigaOM LOWER THIRD URL: gigaom.com, @tomkrazit
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12	tm	The 3D printed gun from Defense Distributed we mentioned Friday has been test fired. The gun, which is called "The Liberator" was test fired Thursday May 2 at a private range north of Austin, Texas using string to pull the trigger at a distance. One of the test barrels exploded. After some improvements, the gun was test-fired again May 4, this time by hand and with no exploding barrel. Plans can be downloaded from DefCAD.org.	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/05/3d-printed-handgun-available-for-download-after-successful-test-firings/
13	sl	YouTube could launch its paid subscription service for up to 50 video channels as early as this week, people familir with the plan tell the Financial Times. Subscriptions could start at 1.99 a month. YouTube declined to comment on a target launch date for the service, but company spokespeople have stated that it's "looking into creating a subscription platform that could bring even more great content to YouTube for our users to enjoy and provide our creators with another vehicle to generate revenue from their content, beyond the rental and ad-supported models we offer."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57582953-93/youtube-reportedly-near-launch-of-paid-channel-subscriptions/
14	ia	The Japan Times reports that Nintendo is working on bringing smartphone apps and games to the Wii U in an effort to bolster the lackluster console. The report says Nintendo is offering developers conversion software so their apps can run on Nintendo's hardware. Maybe soon you'll be able to play Angry Birds on your Wii U, Tom.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/06/nintendo-wii-u/
15	tm	The European Commission believes Motorola Mobility,abused its market position by seeking and enforcing an injunction against Apple in Germany over patents essential to mobile phone standards. Essentially the commission said in its preliminary view that when two parties will probably agree on terms, an injunction like this could distort negotiations. The Commission sent a Statement of Objection to Motorola.	http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/net-us-google-apple-eu-idINBRE94508B20130506
16	sl	Looking to incorporate Facebook’s social graph into your Path app? If you've got the latest update, good luck. Facebook confirms it has restricted Path’s API access. Path can no longer look up your Facebook friends, which prevents it from sending them invitations or suggesting you follow them. The move may be in response to Path spamming user’s contacts with invites last week.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/04/path-blocked/
17	ia	Whoops - Amazon just leaked the first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet by posting the product page for the Acer W3-810 with a price of about $380. Amazon has since taken down the page, but the details are out. Th W3-810 has an 8.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800, a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor, 32GB of space and 2GB of RAM.	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/05/amazon-jumps-the-gun-leaks-the-first-8-inch-windows-8-tablet/
18	tm	Ars Technica reports an internal email sent to Microsoft employees working on the next Xbox states the game console will work without an Internet connection when playing a Blu-ray disc, watching live TV, and playing a single player game. The email seems to confirm the next Xbox will have an HDMI pass-through for connection to a cable box. But those fears of having to be 'always on' when playing games seem to be overblown.	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/05/microsoft-next-xbox-will-work-even-when-your-internet-doesnt/
19	sl	HP's got new small to medium business (SMB) laptop PCs. the new ProBook 200 and ProBook 400 notebook PCs give the SMB buyer several configurations that start at $249, the and bring Windows 8 to business users that may have been avoiding the switch. Options include AMD Radeon HD 7450M discrete graphics, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro, plus Unbuntu Linux configurations.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418555,00.asp
20	tm	Speaking on CNN Wednesday, former FBI counterterrorism agent Tim Clemente implied that the US government has access to all phone conversations. Referring to phone conversations, Clemente said "All of that stuff is being captured as we speak whether we know it or like it or not." He followed up on Thursday in another appearance by saying all digital communications, implying things like email are recorded and stored. Previous reports in the Washington Post in 2007 and 2010 alleged the same thing.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/may/04/telephone-calls-recorded-fbi-boston/print
21	ia	The battle between Aereo all the broadcast networks continues. This time, Aereo is on the offensive by seeking a declaratory judgment from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Aereo wants the court to enter a judgment saying Aereo's technology does not infringe on the networks' copyrights. Aereo is trying to make sure it doesn't get sued in other markets as it expands since it already has been sued over copyright issues.	http://allthingsd.com/20130506/aereo-citing-tweets-and-conference-calls-fires-off-a-new-legal-salvo-at-cbs/?mod=atdtweet
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28		- The Financial Times reports YouTube could launch its paid subscription service as early as this week - It could involve as many as 50 channels and subscriptions could start at around $2 per month - Paid subscription channels were reported earlier this year Q: Will YouTube be able to compete for people's dollars against the likes of Netflix and Amazon? Will this get more content on YouTube?
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31		- Aereo distributes broadcast TV over web w/o paying fees to networks - expanding out of NYC to Boston this month, 21 other markets on the way - CBS, one of the broadcasters that is suing Aereo, has said it will oppose Aereo every time it opens in a new market, with a new suit. - in april, A Federal appeals court rejected a request from broadcasters and TV station owners to halt Aereo’s TV-over-the-Web service. - Last month CBS spokesman Dana McClintock tweeted more lawsuits would come, and CBS CEO Les Moonves agreed during an earnings call last week. Aereo citing both men in complaint, asking the same court that granted it its first legal victory — New York’s Souther District — to preemptively rule against CBS in any of the cities it has announced plans to enter this year.	networks: f Aereo is allowed to redistribute their programming without paying, nobody will. The networks receive large retransmission fees from cable companies.
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33	tm	Government Lab Reveals It Has Operated Quantum Internet For Over Two Years	http://www.technologyreview.com/view/514581/government-lab-reveals-quantum-internet-operated-continuously-for-over-two-years/
34		Quantum cryptography - measuring object changes it, tell if message has been read - One-time pad can be sent then and used for classical encryption - Current quantum systems are point-to-point. Routing means reading means changing. - Quantum routers - some ways from commercial viability - Richard Hughes and pals at Los Alamos National Labs in New Mexico, quantum network for 2.5 years - Use a central hub to route. Hub decrypts and encrypts - Only hub can receive quantum messages, nodes can only transmit (by laser) - As long as hub stays secure, node devices are simple and plug-and-lay matchbox size. Q: Useful, or should we just wait for quantum routers?
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39		- Acer was showing off new large-screen Windows devices in New York last Friday, the 8.1-inch Acer Iconia W3-810-1600 was briefly listed on amazon.com - microsoft's hardware certification program recently dropped minimum allowable screen resolution for Windows 8 tablets from 1366-by-768 down to 1024-by-768. leaked builds of the upcoming Windows Blue update show a Snap feature compatible w small tablets. (Previously, Snap only worked on displays with that 1366-by-768 resolution.) - listing names the processor as a 1.5GHz Apple A4, i.e. same chip in the original iPad. The item description in listing stated the Iconia W3 runs on Intel's dual-core Atom CPU. x86 processor sounds like full Windows 8, not Windows RT - $379.99 —basically, it offers the full Windows 8 experience for just $50 more than the cost of the iPad mini.	Q: legit? is smaller the way to sell more win8 tablets?
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41	tm	Tor Books says cutting DRM out of its e-books hasn’t hurt business	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/05/tor-books-says-cutting-drm-out-of-its-e-books-hasnt-hurt-business/
42		Tor: 'No Discernible Increase In Piracy' After Year Without DRM	http://www.forbes.com/sites/suwcharmananderson/2013/04/29/tor-no-discernible-increase-in-piracy-after-year-without-drm/
43		One Year Later, the Results of Tor Books UK Going DRM-Free	http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/04/tor-books-uk-drm-free-one-year-later
44		Tor Books announced April 2012 no more DRM on eBooks - "DRM is a constant annoyance to them. It prevents them from using legitimately-purchased e-books in perfectly legal ways, like moving them from one kind of e-reader to another." - August leaked: Hachette UK urged authors to push back as it didn't properly protect rights - This week: Julie Crisp, editorial director at Tor UK, wrote that the publisher has seen “no discernible increase in piracy on any of our titles, despite them being DRM-free for nearly a year.” Q: Should other publishers take this as a cue, or is it specific to Tor's audience?
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47		- Continuing the Nintendo watch - The Japan Times reports Nintendo is "trying to modify its game consoles so customers can use smartphone applications" - Nintendo is offering professional-use conversion software to application developers so they can produce smartphone games that can be played on Wii U - Nintendo hopes smartphone software will help spur console sales, - Nintendo will also focus on developing new software on its own, the sources said. - The GamePad controller doesn’t support multi-touch, though. Q: Good move? Desperate move?
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2		Barnes and Noble's last Nook gasp, the US Army shakes up mobile market, Square wants to take out Foursquare http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL:
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12	tm	Barnes & Noble's Nook needs to do something to get back into the tablet wars, and they think that something is Google Play. Nook HD and HD+ devices will now have access to the Google Play store, making it more of a standard Android tablet, and less like the Kindle Fire. The Play Store will come through a software update to users in the US and UK today.	http://www.eweek.com/mobile/google-play-comes-to-nook-hd-tablets/
13	sl	Acer's launched 2 new touch-screen notebooks and a tablet. for $1000 We've got the Aspire R7,15.6-inch touch screen and a hinge that allows users to rotate and flip the screen to convert it into a tablet. it should be in stores in mid-May, with an exclusive U.S. partnership with Best Buy. Acer also unveiled the Acer Aspire P3 ultrabook, available now for $800, that can be converted into a tablet, as well as a 7.9-inch Acer Iconia A1 Android tablet that will retail starting in June for $169.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57582653-92/acer-launches-2-notebooks-tablet-that-emphasize-touch/
14	ia	People of Shawnee, Kansas the Google Fiber gods have looked down upon thee and will be granting you the power of gigabit internet! Shawnee is just outside of Kansas City and Google didn't bother to mention when it's bringing service to it.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57582716-92/google-fiber-heads-to-shawnee-kansas/
15	tm	Outlook.com now has 400 million active users, thanks to Microsoft porting over Hotmail.com users. Yesterday, May 2, Microsoft announced the Hotmail-Outlook transition was complete. Outlook.com had 60 million active users in February before the mergening.	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-now-at-400-million-active-outlook-com-accounts-7000014832/
16	sl	Google has hired Noah Falstein to the position of Chief Game Designer according to Falstein's LinkedIn profile. . Google is not known for developing its own games. Falstein has worked in the game industry since 1980 and was one of the first 10 employees at Lucasfilm Games which became LucasArts. Google Game Console?	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/02/noah-falstein/
17	ia	Instagram just got a little Facebook-ier. Instagram just launched a new feature called "Photos of You," which is a new profile section that lets you see photos where friends have tagged with your username. You'll even get push notifications when you're tagged. The feature first became available yesterday.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/2/4293642/instagram-photos-of-you
18	tm	Seattle's CoinLab has filed a lawsuit against Tokyo-based BitCoin exchange, Mt. Gox. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for Western Washington alleges multiple counts of breach of contract and claims CoinLab suffered damages exceeding $75 million. Mt. Gox announced in February that CoinLab would manage Mt. Gox's operations in the US and Canada.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57582688-93/bitcoin-exchange-partnership-dissolves-with-lawsuit/
19	sl	Good news for BlackBerry and Samsung! The U.S. Defense Department cleared devices from both companies for use by the military. BlackBerry 10 phones and tablets using Enterprise Service 10 will gain clearance as well as Samsugn's Android Knox. The Pentagon said it also expected to clear Apple devices using iOS 6 sometime in early May.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/03/us-usa-defense-smartphones-idUSBRE94204E20130503
20	tm	It's an old story. A creator wants to make popular content, so borrows pieces of popular existing content and remixes them into their own thing. But then brandishing intellectual property law the popular content's owner comes striding in and files a federal lawsuit. That's what happened to poor Warner Brothers who innocently used Nyan Cat and Keyboard cat to promote the game Scribblenauts and now are being sued for copyright and trademark infringement by the Media Titans behind the two cat memes.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/05/warner-brothers-sued-for-unauthorized-use-of-two-feline-internet-memes/
21	ia	Defense Distributed, those folks who like to use 3D printers to make gun parts, just gave pictures of the "world's first entirely 3D-printed gun" to Forbes. It's called "The Liberator" and is made up of 16 pieces that are printed in ABS Plastic. One element inside the gun is not from a printer and it's a six ounce piece of steel, which is there to comply with the Undetectable Firearms Act. Defense Distributed plans to release the CAD files for the Liberator in the coming weeks.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/05/03/this-is-the-worlds-first-entirely-3d-printed-gun-photos/
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26	ia	Google Play comes to Barnes & Noble's Nook HD and HD+, we go hands-on (video)	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/03/google-play-comes-to-barnes-and-nobles-nook-hd-and-hd-we-go-han/
27		Nook HD and HD+ get full Google Play support for Android apps	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/3/4295878/nook-hd-and-hd-get-full-google-play-support-for-android-apps
28		- Barnes & Noble announced it will bring the Google Play store to the Nook HD and HD+ - Brings over 700,000 apps to the those tablets - In the future, the Play store will be preloaded on future devices - B&N own app stores will continue - The two tablets will also be upgraded to use the Chrome browser and, as full participants in the Google Play ecosystem, also get access to Gmail, YouTube, and Google Maps. Q: Is this enough to revive the Nook?	- Nook HD starts at $199 for the 8GB, - the Nook HD+ (16 GB) is $269.00. 1920 x 1080 display. It's been called "slow" and "laggy" by TheVerge
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31		- Lieutenant Colonel Damien Pickart: DoD cleared BlackBerry 10 smart phones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets w/ Enterprise Service 10 system, Samsung's Android Knox. - Expect to clear iOS6 devices in early May - ~600K smartphone users: 470,000 BlackBerry: 41,000 Apple: 8,700 Android - Phones have to have DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) approve the STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) Q: Opening up devices good or bad for DoD? How bad is this for BlackBerry?
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33	sl	Square sets its sights on Foursquare: 'We can do something better'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/3/4294108/square-sets-its-sights-on-foursquare-we-can-do-something-better?utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer:%2Bjoshuatopolsky%2Bon%2Btwitter&buffer_share=266b8
34		- Square's recommendation engine is already part of the startup’s merchant directory, will eventually suggest places to visit based on a customer’s previous purchase history. If the feature works, it will make "check in" trend pretty useless - Ajit Varma, who Square brought on last year as its first "Director of Discovery, says "We can tell you that people who like X might also like Y — and it's a true representation of what you've bought" - users who pay with Square using its Wallet app will be shown suggestions for other things they might buy. The payment data is recorded automatically, without the buyer or the seller having to take any extra steps. Square sees that as an improvement over check-ins - Payments made via phones include information about the customer’s location, the time of day, the amount of the purchase, and the frequency with which a customer visits a particular location, among other data.	square milestones: tripled its user base in 2012, to 3 million, and 330,000 merchants are now part of its directory. mainstream retail partnership with Starbucks.This week the company hired Alex Petrov away from PayPal to become its vice president of partnerships, hurdles: Privacy concerns all but guarantee that Square won’t ever tell you what your friends bought, and the company has no plan to include customer reviews on its directory pages. Its recommendations are also limited to merchants that accept Square, which for now at least represents only a small subset of businesses.
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38		More Are Watching Internet Video on Actual TVs, Research Shows	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/more-are-watching-internet-video-on-actual-tvs-research-shows/
39	30	Diffusion group report on in-home devices -14% of broadband HH owned a dedicated streaming box 2012 (up from 12% 2011) - 25% smart TV w/ app platform (up from 12% 2011) - 69% smart TVs connected to Internet - Most popular Internet-TV device: game console 62% HH own one, 25% spent watching video - Last fall NPD: TV as primary internet video screen rose from 33% to 45% Q: More TVs have the app platform whether used or not, but set-top box growth very slow. What does it mean?
40	ia	Yahoo nearing deal to buy travel rewards startup Milewise, according to sources	http://pandodaily.com/2013/05/02/yahoo-nearing-deal-to-buy-travel-rewards-startup-milewise-according-to-sources/
41		Yahoo acquires to-do app Astrid	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57582465-93/yahoo-acquires-to-do-app-astrid/
42		- According to Pando Daily, Yahoo is ready to acquire startup Milewise. - Milewise calls itself "Mint + Kayak + Miles." The company has apps to help consumers figure out their travel rewards programs through iOS and Android apps as well as its website. - On Wednesday, Yahoo acquired the to-do app Astrid. Astrid has mobile apps as well as a web component. Q: With the Summly acquisition, the Astrid deal, and now this rumored Milewise deal - are we getting an idea for what the new Yahoo will be like?
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45		- NPD research firm surveyed 8800 ppl in February and March - found that 72 percent of U.S. gamers now play games online, up 5 percentage points from last year. - always on potential for next Xbox has ppl upset. - The number of U.S. gamers who use a PC for online gaming fell by 4% over the past year, to 68%. PC still in 1st place but mobile is catching up - number of ppl who said they use mobile devices for online gaming rose 12% over the same time period, to 56%.	does this quiet the always on naysayers, or highlight how many ppl still don't use internet w gaming?
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2		Is Facebook, growing or slowing? Did Intel just screw up their future? EA sticks a knife in Nintendo's back http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Myke Hurley LOWER THIRD URL: Podcaster and producer 5by5.tv
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Facebook reported earnings Wednesday. The good news, revenue jumped 38% year over year, beating expectations. The bad news Earnings per share ws flat at 12 cents, missing expectations of 13 cents a share.. Monthly Active Users rose 23% from last year, and mobile use rose 54%. And Facebook's making money off that mobile rise with ad revenue from mobile jumping to 30% of the total from 23% last quarter.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/01/facebook-q1-2013-earnings/
13	sl	Intel has announced that Brian Krzanich will replace Paul Otellini as CEO, six months after Otellini announced his retirement after almost 40 years at the company. Krzanich, who previously served as Intel's COO and executive vice president, will start his new role on May 16th. Intel's board also elected Renée James to become its new president. her duties start on the same day.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/2/4292976/intel-brian-krzanich-ceo
14	ia	Intel just released information about the 4th generation of its Core processors - otherwise known as Haswell. There will be a new line of Core processors featuring Intel's new Iris graphics. Intel claims that with Iris, you'll see a 2x 3D performance improvement compared to Ivy Bridge and it should be able to handle 4K output. Iris will join Intel's HD Graphics as a new tier of integrated graphics chips.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/01/intel-details-4th-gen-cores-hd-5000-iris-and-iris-pro-graphics/
15	tm	ESEA, the E-sports company has discovered its software was being used to mine bit coins for an alleged rogue employee. ESEA apparently had considered adding bit coin mining to its software ut decided against it on April 12th. The next day the code showed up in its software somehow. Gamers with their fancy gaming rigs unwittingly mined $3713.55 worth of bit coins for someone. ESEA has apologized and promised to donate the bit coins to the American Cancer Society along with a matching amount of cash.	http://play.esea.net/index.php?s=news&d=comments&id=12692
16	sl	remember Last year when YouTube had that big advertisers event in an effort to get marketers to put their dollars into YouTube videos? Last night, YouTube started that up again, but Instead of trying to convince ad buyers that YouTube’s stuff is as good as what’s on TV, YouTube is now arguing that the stuff people watch on YouTube is better than TV — because they’re watching it on YouTube. what exactly does that mean? a billion viewers a month.	http://allthingsd.com/20130502/youtubes-ad-pitch-take-two-buy-our-stars-not-hollywoods/
17	ia	Omaha, Nebraska is getting gigabit internet, but it's not from Google. CenturyLink, the third largest telecom in the U.S., announced it will wire 48,000 businesses and homes in Omaha by October. A pilot service that will reach 10,000 subscribers starting this Monday. The "Lightspeed Broadband" package will cost $80 as a bundle or $150 per month as a stand alone service.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/01/gigabit-internet-centurylink-omaha-nebraska/
18	tm	IDC reports 49.2 million tablets shipped during Q1 2013, up 142% from the same time in 2012. Apple's share fell from 58.2% to 39.6% while Samsung jumped from 11.3% to 17.9%. Asus Amazon and Microsoft rounded out the top 5. Microsoft may add another tablet tot he stack soon. DigitTimes reports 7 and 9-inch second-generation Microsoft Surface tablets will be announced at the Microsoft BUILD conference June 26.	http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/05/01/tablet-shipments-first-quarter/2128161/
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20	sl	Facebook launched two-factor authentication almost 2 years ago, but this week security gets stronger yet. After an initial limited test phase in 2011, Facebook is launching Trusted Contacts across the world today, a way to recover access to your account through friends that you trust. You select between three to five friends to add to the Trusted Contacts list. If your account gets compromised or you forget your password, these friends can help by supplying security codes. So choose wisely.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/2/4292744/facebook-trusted-contacts-account-security-launch
21	tm	You may not have known Facebook allowed videos of decapitations on its website, but it did, and now it doesn't. A one-minute video of a woman being beheaded by a masked man was uploaded to the site last week, drawing attention to the issue. Facebook initially allowed the video because it was being used to condemn the practice and the company believed people had a right to depict the world in which we live. The BBC reports Facebook will now remove instances of these videos while they evaluate its policy.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22368287
22	ia	According to Net Applications, more people use Windows Vista than Windows 8. While Vista is losing marketshare, it still has 4.75% of the market. Windows 8 is on a slow rise since its release - it now has 3.8% of the desktop OS market in April. Windows 7 is still the top dog with 44.72% of computers.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57582289-75/windows-8-inches-up-in-desktop-os-market/
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28	sl	Facebook’s Declining User Growth Rate, Pictured	http://allthingsd.com/20130502/facebooks-declining-user-growth-rate-pictured/
29		- Daily active users as a % of monthly active users — good engagement metric — is very slowly rising, at about 60% compared to 55% since Q1 of 2011. - MAU (1.11B) DAU (665M). - growth rate slowing in US & Europe, biggest revenue markets for FB - percentage of Facebook’s total ad revenue that came from mobile rose to 30%, up from 23% last quarter. - Mobile revenues effectively equals mobile advertising, since gifts, also sold on mobile, are negligible. Next quarter FB will start making another revenue stream in mobile by way of Parse, the mobile development platform. Parse has around 60,000 developers, and offers a freemium model based on usage, with the cheapest paid version priced at around $199 per month. - Sheryl Sandberg said 3800 developers used app install ads to drive over 25M installs. 40% of the top 100 iOS and Android app developers bought these ads in the last week of Q1 alone. Mark Zuckerberg meanwhile said, “We’re starting to see real revenue from selling mobile app installs.” - developers promote their apps in the mobile news feed with a large image, description, and “install now” button that opens the app’s page in appropriate app store.	- SEC filing: Chief Accounting Officer David Spillane is leaving the company. Spillane had been the company’s revenue controller since 2008, overseeing growth and IPO. He is getting replaced by Jas Athwal effective May 10.
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31	tm	Intel names Brian Krzanich to succeed Paul Otellini as CEO	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/2/4292976/intel-brian-krzanich-ceo
32		Brian Krzanich Wins Intel’s Predictable CEO Horse Rac	http://allthingsd.com/20130502/brian-krzanich-wins-intels-predictable-ceo-horse-race/
33		COO Brian Krzanich ("ker-SAN-itch") will succeed Paul Otellini as CEO of Intel May 16, Renee James takes over as President Challenges for Krzanich: Mobile strategy, TV product, Turn around 25% profit decline from last quarter - Arki Hesseldahl at ATD pointed out every CEO since Andy Grove was COO first - Krzanich became COO January 2012 coming from running worldwide manufacturing - Started at Intel 1982, process engineer, manufacturing manager, plant manager, head of assembly testing. What it Means - Intel stays Fab first, won't change strategy Q: Is this the right man for Intel's future?
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35	ia	YouTube’s Ad Pitch, Take Two — Buy Our Stars, Not Hollywood’s	http://allthingsd.com/20130502/youtubes-ad-pitch-take-two-buy-our-stars-not-hollywoods/
36		- Yesterday, YouTube held an event trying to get advertisers - According to Peter Kafka at AllThingsD, YouTube is trying a different approach - "YouTube is now arguing that the stuff people watch on YouTube is better than TV — because they’re watching it on YouTube." - This year, no emphasis on YouTube's "funded channels" like last year, no testimonials from traditional producers, directors, actors - YouTube's big push was on its billion viewers a month and kept stars familiar to YouTube viewers up front - Producer Brian Robbins talked about how his teenage sons don't watch TV, they watch YT (Robbins just sold his AwesomenessTV YT Channel to Dreamworks) - YT spent little time telling advertisers it would sell video ads they way advertisers buy TV ads Q: Yahoo and AOL are using Hollywood stars to bring in advertisers. Is YouTube big enough that it can sell itself based on its homegrown talent? Will YT have to bend to traditional ads if it wants to grow larger than it is?
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42		Nintendo Tells Wii Owners That Wii U is ‘Not Just an Upgrade’	http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/01/nintendo-tells-wii-owners-that-wii-u-is-not-just-an-upgrade?abthid=5181a228a121ab926e00001e
43		- An EA representative confirmed with Nintendo World that EA will not release "Madden NFL 25" on the Wii U in 2013. - The rep said EA has a "strong partnership with Nintendo and will continue to evaluate opportunities for delivering additional Madden NFL products for Nintendo fans in the future." - Meanwhile Nintendo just spammed Wii users with a new message. When you turn on your Wii console, there's a message from Nintendo that says, "Did you know that you can play nearly all of your existing Wii games on Wii U?" - "Wii U is the all-new home console from Nintendo. It's not just an upgrade -- it's an entirely new system that will change the way you and your family experience games and entertainment." Q: Now should Nintendo panic?
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46		- more sources say iOS 7 is radically different enough for apple to be grabbing engineers en masse - “borrowing” engineers from the OS X 10.9 team as part of an effort to double down on iOS 7. “Yes, yes — it’s essentially a repeat of the iPhone/Leopard scenario,” one source said, referring to Apple’s 2007 decision to pull engineers from OS X 10.5 to work on iPhone. “Not as much of a fire drill, though. It will ship on time.” - “Put it this way,” said one source who has been briefed on iOS. “You know Game Center’s green felt craps table? Well, goodbye, Circus Circus.”	rene ritchie: "Until Apple announces something, it can't be "delayed". If they're not meeting internal schedules, if they're adding resources from other projects, if they're pushing features out to future versions, if they're doing any number of things a company their size does when working on a project of iOS' size, that's not "delayed", that's "development".
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	T-Mobile USA now officially owns MetroPCS after a slightly turbulent approval process. The combined company loses an A, becoming T-Mobile US and will trade under the stock symbol TMUS. MetroPCS stockholders get $1.5 billion. T-Mobile gets precious mobile spectrum, allowing LTE coverage of 90% of the top 25 metro areas. T-Mobile's CEO John Legere remains CEO of the combined company and MetroPCS will continue as as separate brand.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/05/01/t-mobiles-metropcs-takeover-is-complete-tmus-stock-hits-nyse-today/
13	sl	Jonathan Ive, Apple's product visionary who took over iOS after Scott Forstall's departure last year, is not only shunning skewmorphic designs like wood bookshelves for the Newsstand feature, he's also revamping the e-mail and calendar tools, said anonymous sources tell Bloomberg. Ive is also said to be encouraging collaboration between software and hardware teams, something Steve Jobs didn't do. Engineers are said to be in a full on sprint to finish iOS 7 in time for a WWDC preview, and for a full release as soon as September.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/apple-s-ive-seen-risking-ios-7-delay-on-software-overhaul-tech.html
14	ia	According to Evleaks, HTC will introduce a minituriazed version of its flagship HTC One. The device is codenamed the "M4" and it will borrow the design from the One. However, the M4 will be a mid-ranged phone with a 4.3-inch 720p screen, 16GB of space, 2GB of RAM, and have a slower processor than the One. The M4 is expected to be officially introduced by the end of June.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4289020/htc-m4-specs-image-release-date-rumor-leak
15	tm	Google released its official schedule for the Google I/O developers conference on May 15. While it doesn't mention a return skydiving performance, it does cut down the keynotes from two days to one, though it's 3 hours long. Sundar Pichai, who is now head of both Chrome and Android is expected to host the keynote. Previously Chrome had a separate keynote from Android.	http://allthingsd.com/20130430/google-goes-with-unified-io-keynote-but-will-it-unify-its-products/
16	sl	Path, the private social network that maxes out at 150 friends and claims to be adding 1 million new users per week, may be doing so a little too aggressively. Users report the service is spamming their phone's address books with texts and in some cases, robocalls to landlines. Nate Johnson, VP of marketing for Path, says the messages are supposed to be a feature, not a bug. "Path is really best with friends and we really want to help users invite the people that they care about to their Path as quickly as possible."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/30/4286090/path-is-spamming-address-books-with-unwanted-texts-and-robocalls
17	ia	The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed Craigslist's copyright claims against 3Taps, Lovely, and Padmapper. The court found that while Craigslist's posts were original enough to give it copyright protection, Craigslist's own terms didn't give it an exclusive license to the data. The court said that "Without an exclusive license, Craigslist cannot sue for infringement; the [Terms of Use] provision that purportedly granted Craigslist the right to sue is 'impermissible.'" 3Taps didn't get off scott-free and was found to violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act because it went around technical barriers Craigslist put up to keep 3Taps off its site.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4288972/craigslist-copyright-complaints-against-3taps-padmapper-dismissed
18	tm	A piece of Spyware called FinSpy, used by some governments for remote monitoring, is the target of a cease-and-desist by Mozilla. The issue is that FinSpy masquerades as the Firefox browser, which Mozilla says is trademark infringement. Toronto's CitizenLab says they have found three instances of FinSpy pretending to be Firefox right down to the info in Windows Properties. The software is alleged to have been used against dissidents in Bahrain and Ethiopia among others.	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/04/finfisher-firefox/
19	sl	Samsung's latest camera in its NX line is now available. The NX2000 has some impressive specs: a 20.3 million pixel APS-C sized sensor, and a DRIMe IV image processing engine designed to reduce noise, improve speed and boost colour reproduction. Continuous shooting at up to 8fps is available, along with a 1/4000th second top shutter speed. On the back of the camera is a 3.7 inch WVGA full touch screen which can be used to control all aspects of the camera. No price yet, but the NX2000 will be available in white, black, and pink.	http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/samsung-announces-nx2000-with-wi-fi-and-nfc-1148235
20	tm	Airbnb added another tool to its arsenal of trust today with the introduction of Verified Identification in the US. Users whether hosts or guests could already link their account to Facebook and LinkedIn. Now users can go to airbnb.com/verify and either can scan a photo ID with a webcam or answer historical information like you would for a credit check. The system will be mostly voluntary though a random 25% of users will be required to verify before they can book.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/30/airbnb-verified-id/
21	ia	AMD just introduced the world to its Heterogeneous Uniform Memory Access technology. hUMA tech would allow for GPUs and CPUs to work better together, which AMD says will bring longer battery life in the same form factor. In short, hUMA allows the GPU and CPU access to the same data and allows each to allocate and access any location in the system's virtual memory space. Tasks are doled out to the processor that can handle that task in a more seamless way. The result - Faster computing, more battery life.	http://www.tomshardware.com/news/AMD-HSA-hUMA-APU,22324.html
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27	Ia	Apple’s Ive Seen Risking iOS 7 Delay on Software Overhaul	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/apple-s-ive-seen-risking-ios-7-delay-on-software-overhaul-tech.html
28		- Bloomberg reports Jonathan Ive is in the midst of a "sweeping software overhaul" that puts the "company at risk of falling behind on a new version" of iOS - The goal is to get finish iOS in time for a June preview at WWDC - Bloomberg's sources says the company still expects to release iOS 7 on time as soon as Sept, but internal deadlines are being set later than past releases. - he’s exploring more dramatic changes to the e-mail and calendar tools. "Bigger shifts, to such features as e-mail, may not even be ready this year and may be introduced in future releases, people said." - Ive is encouraging collaboration between software and hardware divisions Q: Should Apple time the next phone with the next major revision of iOS or is a staggered approach a good idea?
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30	tm	Google Goes With Unified I/O Keynote (But Will it Unify its Products?)	http://allthingsd.com/20130430/google-goes-with-unified-io-keynote-but-will-it-unify-its-products/
31		Google I/O schedule out - 3 HOUR MONSTER KEYNOTE 9 AM Pacific May 15 - That means the Android and Chrome days have been combined into one - Chrome leader Sundar Pichai took leadership of Android after Andy Rubin stepped down in March. Stayed in charge of Chrome. - So time to trot out the old, "Why are there two OSs questions again." Q: Should Android and Chrome be combined? Do you think this is an indication that they will be?
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33	sl	Path is spamming address books with unwanted texts and robocalls — again	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/30/4286090/path-is-spamming-address-books-with-unwanted-texts-and-robocalls
34		- steven kenwright, lives in UK, has blog post up about installing Path, uninstalling within 30 min, then entire next day getting messages from everyone in address book that he has pics to share on Path, getting phone calls to landlines, etc. In UK, text sent to landline will ring phone and robot read the text - path responded to kenwright's tweet 17 hours later, told him: Path doesn’t collect data from my phone book, and they definitely don’t have the numbers for phone contacts stored somewhere – they had meant to send the messages WITHIN the half hour I was a Path member. - service does send mass messages to a user's Facebook friends during the sign-up process. By default, Path assumes you want to send a message to all your Facebook friends, displaying a list with every name checked. The user must then tap "unselect all," or Path will text a signup link to every friend. This configuration has been in place since Path's last release on March 6th.	spam text: "stephen kenwright has photos to show you on Path. download the free app: (link)"
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40		- all reality based. tech w ijustine, fitness w gwyneth and tracy anderson, ballet with SJP, random life w nicole ritchie, car racing, food, etc - AOL has partnerships w sony/samsung tvs, roku app, boxee app, TiVo app, etc. - some of Yahoo's new shows reality-based too	of amazon, netflix, even yahoo, AOL is the least up/coming big brand. is this a good direction?
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43		- Reuters reports that the rumored Yahoo/Dailymotion deal is dead after objections by the French government - Yahoo was looking to buy a 75% stake in Dailymotion (owned by France-Telecom Orange). DM would have been valued at around $300M - The French government was concerned that the country would lose control over one its biggest Internet successes - However, the government and France Telecom were working on a deal to get Yahoo a 50% stake, but Yahoo said no according to the WSJ Q: With the content deals Yahoo's been lining up, do you expect Yahoo to attempt to acquire a substitute for DailyMotion? Did Yahoo dodge a bullet?
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48		Retwact http://go.rtrt.co/ by Stonly Baptiste - Looks at last 5 retweeted tweets - send an #RTRetract, via the @Retwact Twitter account, to all of the users who have retweeted the original message. - link shows original and corrected post side by side - Up to retweeters to correct Q: What do we think of retwact?
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74		Hey TNT gang. Listening to your April 30th show I heard you talking about Thorstein Heins' opinion that tablet computers won't last five years. While I don't agree with that, I can see how it might eventually happen. I would personally like to see the smart phone become a 'black box' that seamlessly interfaces with whatever preferred audio and/or video devices you tell it to, be it an HDTV, a Google Glass type thing or just a bluetooth earpiece, or, yes, even a tablet. With no screen to power, battery life would improve even with the extra wireless connections. The black box in your pocket would become a gateway device, responsible for keeping you connected and protecting your private information at the same time. I believe personal communication tech is headed in this direction eventually, but I don't believe I'll see it in the next 5 years as Mr. Heins suggested. With all the standards and cooperation involved, maybe not in 20 years. I listen to your show via podcast just about every night while driving my delivery route, and it keeps me informed as well as awake! Keep up the good work! - Chris
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2		Apple ripping off Microsoft's design sense? Tablets dead in 5 years, Fab gets physical http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Stephen Shankland LOWER THIRD URL: Senior writer, CNET News
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	9to5 Mac reports several sources say iOS 7, expected to be shown at WWDC June 10, will have a flatter design similar to Microsoft's Tiles. Apple also is expected to include new gestures to access basic information. Jony Ive took over the interface design for iOS after Scott Forstall's announced departure.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57581971-37/apples-ios-7-said-to-be-visually-different-flat/
13	sl	Jawbone announced it will acquire BodyMedia, creator of the health tracking devices used on TV's "The Biggest Loser". BodyMedia has been in the business for 14 years and holds more than 80 patents, many involving multi-sensor technology. Jawbone also announced an app platform for the Jawbone Up wristband.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/30/jawbone-takes-a-big-bite-out-of-health-tech-acquires-bodymedia-launches-up-app-platform/
14	ia	Speaking with Bloomberg, BlackBerry CEO Thorstein Heins says that "tablets themselves are not a good business model" and he doesn't think there will be a reason to have a tablet in five years. It's hard to tell if Heins is a genius or is expecting an apocalypse in under five years.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/blackberry-ceo-questions-future-of-tablets.html
15	tm	For years the FBI has campaigned for greater wiretap-like provisions regarding Internet communications. A law called CALEA gives them access to ISPs but now the agency wants to force Web companies to allow the Feds a backdoor. The Washington Post cites unnamed administration officials saying that Facebook and Google are being pressured to allow for electronic communications to be intercepted "as they occur." The proposal would make compliance mandatory, and punishable by fines.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/proposal-seeks-to-fine-tech-companies-for-noncompliance-with-wiretap-orders/2013/04/28/29e7d9d8-a83c-11e2-b029-8fb7e977ef71_story.html
16	sl	Games company GreenHeart recently released an $8 game called Game Dev Tycoon, in which you pretend to be a game developer. Very Inception-like I guess. Where it gets interesting, is that creator, Patrick Klug, also released a torrent of the game with a twist. After a few hours, players of the Torrented version get a sales report saying cracked versions of the game were being downloaded and the company might soon go bankrupt. The irony was lost on some players who complained about the bug on forums.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/30/games-company-releases-version-for-pirates-that-forces-them-to-fail-constantly-irony-lost-on-pirates/
17	ia	Bloomberg reports that Nokia will invest in Pelican Imaging to bring more camera power to its Lumia line of phones. Pelican makes software that can handle images made by array cameras. Array cameras use multiple lenses and build images using software. A partner at Nokia Growth Partners says that Pelican has "mastered" that technology.	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-04-29/nokia-invests-in-high-resolution-cameras-to-woo-apple-customers
18	tm	Do you want to buy an ad on Twitter? You don't have to wait for an invite to spend your money anymore. Kevin Weil, Twitter's Senior Director of Product announced at TechCrunch Disrupt that the company is opening up Twitter Ads to everyone in the US. So open up your wallets, head to business.twitter.com and target some keywords. I'll see you in my timeline.	http://thenextweb.com/2013/04/30/twitter-ads-service-is-now-available-to-any-user-in-the-us-offering-promoted-accounts-and-tweets/
19	sl	If launching the Skype client for calls is just too much for you, Microsoft has you covered. A new version of Skype now works in the browser. Yay, right? Well yay-ish. The in-browser version of Skype is integrated with Outlook.com, Microsoft's browser-based email service. The new service comes to the UK Tuesday with the U.S. and Germany to follow in a few weeks and worldwide availability over the next four to five months. In other Skype news, video voicemail arrived on the beta version of Skype for Windows 7. So, go leave your face in somebody's message box.	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/30/ring-ring-skype-video-calls-arrive-in-the-browser-with-outlook-com/
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21	tm	After a hack of The Guardian' newspaper's Twitter account, Twitter has sent an email to news organizations warning them to take precautions like creating strong passwords, limiting who had the passwords and limiting the computers used to post to Twitter.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22351987
22	ia	You want more investment news? You got it. Intel and Samsung are putting some money into Expect Labs, a company that makes an "Anticipatory Computing Engine." What's that? The engine listens to conversations in real time then finds related information before you search for it - so think Google Now/Siri. According to the press release, Samsung's got designs to bring Expect Labs tech to smartphones, tablets and smart TVs.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57582037-94/intel-samsung-invest-in-high-powered-siri-alternative-expect-labs/
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28	tm	Jony Ive paints a fresh, yet familiar, look for iOS 7	http://9to5mac.com/2013/04/29/jony-ive-paints-a-fresh-yet-familiar-look-for-ios-7/
29		9to5 Mac citing multiple people who have either seen or have been briefed on the upcoming iOS 7 - iOS7, codenamed "Innsbruck" will have a flatter design, no skeumorphism - "loses all signs of gloss, shine, and skeuomorphism seen across current and past versions of iOS." - a level of “flatness” approaching recent releases of Microsoft’s Windows Phone “Metro” UI. - More glanceable info Q: If iOS goes tile would it look like a copy-cat or a desperately needed update?
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31	sl	Jawbone Acquires BodyMedia for More Than $100 Million, as Wearable Tech Gets More Intense	http://allthingsd.com/20130430/jawbone-acquires-bodymedia-for-more-than-100-million-as-wearable-tech-gets-more-intense/
32		- Jawbone acquired BodyMedia,a 14-year-old Pittsburgh-based company that makes health-monitoring armbands. deal over $100M according to ppl familiar w matter - different than acquisitions of data and digital-design companies Massive Health and Visere, mostly talent acquisitions. BodyMedia has had more than 80 patents issued over the years, many in the area of multi-sensor technology. As a combined entity, BodyMedia and Jawbone will have over 300 patents issued and filed. - BodyMedia’s armbands will continue being sold. more than accellorometer: contain four different types of sensors, which measure your skin temperature, heat flux, galvanic skin response (GSR) and overall movement. - jawbone its Up mobile software to ten different fitness-app makers, including RunKeeper, MyFitnessPal, LoseIt, Withings, Sleepio and IFTTT (for workout prompts). Jawbone Up users with iOS devices will now be able to share data to and from these partner apps with the Up app.	q: are patents the key to winning market?
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34	ia	BlackBerry's Thorsten Heins thinks tablets will be dead in five years	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/30/4285418/blackberry-thorsten-heins-says-tablets-not-a-good-business-model
35		BlackBerry CEO Questions Future of Tablets	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/blackberry-ceo-questions-future-of-tablets.html
36		- In an interview with Bloomberg, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said, “In five years I don’t think there’ll be a reason to have a tablet anymore." - "Maybe a big screen in your workspace, but not a tablet as such. Tablets themselves are not a good business model.” - Back in January, Heins said BB would consider a new Playbook if it could be profitable (BB's tablet) - All this is going on as the BlackBerry Q10 launched to decent reviews Q: Is Thorsten Heins insane?
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41		- Fab acquired Massivkonzept, a Hamburg, Germany-based startup which sells custom-built furniture online (will only be avail in europe at first); launching a line of products called ”Exclusively Fab”; opening physical Fab stores; expanding into France; launching redesigned site (ios app redesigns coming soon) - furniture makes up only 5% of Fab’s total sales, but Fab believes that ”the furniture market is ripe for disruption.” during press event, lots of amazon/ikea comparisons. - first store in Hamburg — a byproduct of the Massivkonzept acquisition. will test other markets outside germany. - new web design, simplified product sections, a ticker of trending products based on Facebook connections	calls amazon "first wave of e-commerce". sells more products than ikea (over 15,000)
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43	ia	Yahoo rolls out six original shows and new TV partnerships	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57582013-93/yahoo-rolls-out-six-original-shows-and-new-tv-partnerships/
44		- Yahoo announced it will introduced 6 new original web shows this year Some shows: - Nerdiest thing may be "Tiny Commando" created by Ed Helms with Zachary Levi and Gillian Jacobs. It's about a 4-inch tall private investigator who fights crime. - A talk show called "Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos": John Stamos interviews celebrities about their first sexual experiences in "Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos." - Yahoo also announced partnerships with ABC News for news programming, Conde Nast for lifestyle video, CNBC for finance shows, and the WWE for the soap opera known as professional wrestling. Q: Yahoo's still at it in the video production business - good idea? Bad idea? Does this give us a better idea of what Marissa Mayer's Yahoo is?
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46	tm	Why your password can’t have symbols—or be longer than 16 characters	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/04/why-your-password-cant-have-symbols-or-be-longer-than-16-characters/
47		Casey Johnston at Ars Technica has a great write-up of why companies limit the way we make passwords Microsoft: 8-16 characters -- Why? password length doesn't stop most attacks (phishing, malware, re-use) -- Also password validation isn't centralized across projects. Hard to change system Evernote: 6-64 characters, no spaces -- Why? “Some UI frameworks and third-party applications would unreliably trim spaces, others would not.” The 1.5% entropy increase not work the tripling in code. *ATT: 8-24 characters no symbols except _ and -, also no swear words -- Why? "customers did not like typing [symbols] when using mobile phones." Q: Are these reasons sufficient? Does that clear everything up for you?	Hey TNT Crew Figured I'll throw in a few comments about the ever persistent problem of passwords and such. First sites won't protect passwords as well as credit card information because security is required for storing credit card information by PCI compliance. Nothing like that for passwords. Second, sites revealing they old use encryption is because when they started it might have been the best, but not now and no-one wants to upgrade due to extra costs and [alter] what already works works. MD5 was made when MD4 was expected to be insecure, now MD5 is insecure, same goes for SHA-1, heck maybe someday in the future the same goes for bcrypt. Third, why can't everyone just outsource their authentication to other sites (login with google, with yahoo, etc). Over weekend when I signed up for AIRdroid I choose to login with google, and right after that it asked me to choose a password. Yeah, part of the problem. Love the show though, t2t2
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54		First Website now at original domain	http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html	SOURCE
55		Previously preserved here (runs a little faster here too)	http://www.w3.org/History/19921103-hypertext/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html	SOURCE
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61		Original iPhone to go the way of the dodo on June 11, 2013	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/04/original-iphone-to-go-the-way-of-the-dodo-on-june-11-2013/
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2		The scariest part of the LivingSocial hack, Is Google Now for iOS any good? SMS is dying http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Nate Lanxon LOWER THIRD URL: Editor, wired.co.uk
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12	tm	Google now arrived on iOS today as an addition to the Google Search application. The predictive assistant is a bit scaled down from the Android version as it can't be integrated into the OS itself. But it still provides familiar cards that attempt to predict information you need based on your searches and usage of other Google products.	http://allthingsd.com/20130429/google-now-arrives-on-iphone-and-ipad-in-mostly-complete-form/
13	ia	Let's look in to the apple shaped crystal ball. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a forecast on what to expect at Apple's WWDC. Kuo says we'll see new models of the MacBook Air and Pro. The Air isn't expected to get a retina display and non-retina MacBook Pros will continue to be sold by Apple. In other future Apple news, 9to5Mac says the upcoming Mac OS 10.9 will feature a revamped Finder that supports tabs and tags. Otherwise, expect more iOS-style functions, but no drastic interface changes. None of this is confirmed. This was all a dream.	http://www.macrumors.com/2013/04/28/notebook-refresh-to-be-highlight-of-wwdc-non-retina-macbook-pro-to-continue/
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15	tm	Analysts at Informa estimate more messages were sent by apps, like WhatsApp, last year than by SMS. 3rd-party messaging apps carried 19 billion messages compared to 17.6 billion by SMS. SMS had more users though with a total of 3.5 billion users compared to 586.3 million users of the apps Informa tracked. Informa estimates in 2014 SMS will rise to 21 billion messages but apps will rise more to 50 billion.	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/29/chat-apps-have-overtaken-sms-by-message-volume/
16	ia	For all of you who think Samsung doesn't make enough products, Samsung announced a new tablet. Say hello to the Galaxy Tab 3. The 7-inch tablet has a 1024 x 600 display and runs Android 4.1. A WiFi only model will go on sale worldwide starting in May. A 3G model will hit in June. Samsung didn't announce pricing though, but ArsTechnica expects it to start at around $199.	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/04/samsung-announces-galaxy-tab-3-looks-a-lot-like-the-galaxy-tab-2/
17	tm	Remember when the best way to use Google services was a toolbar? Did you forget Google owned Meebo? Well you can safely forget both facts now as Google announced it's retiring the Meebo bar June 6, and moving those resources into Google +. Google advises developers to remove Meebo code from their sites.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57581807-93/google-spring-cleaning-claims-meebo-bar/
18	ia	Opera Software is suing former employee Trond Werner Hansen for giving away trade secrets to Mozilla. Opera wants over $3 million in damages. Hansen worked at Opera for eight years and is credited for pushing forward browser features like speed dial, integrated search and tabbed browsing.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/04/29/opera-claims-former-employee-gave-away-trade-secrets-to-mozilla-sues-him-for-3-4m/
19	tm	A Dutch citizen arrested in Spain, 35 km north of Barcelona on suspicion of conducting the attack agains Spamhaus, will be handed over to the Netherlands within 10 days. Police say the suspect, identified by the initials S. K., operated from a van. He was questioned in the National Court of Madrid after his arrest last week.	http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-04-28/cyberattack-suspect-had-bunker-in-north-spain
20	ia	LG announced pricing for its 55-inch OLED TV with a curved screen that it showed off at CES. It'll cost a whopping $13,550 and will first be available only in South Korea. The televisions will start shipping next month. This would make LG the first company to ship a curved OLED television. Take that, Samsung!	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22335776
21	tm	LivingSocial announced over the weekend that its servers had been compromised and the names emails birthrates and passwords of more than 50 million people had been compromised. The passwords were encrypted with SHA1 and salted, but LivingSocial took the step of resetting passwords as a precaution. The company also advises affected users not to use the same passwords at multiple sites and if they used their LivingSocial password anywhere else, to change at those sites as well.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57581718-83/livingsocial-hacked-50-million-affected/
22	ia	At a design presentation, Windows Phone design studio GM Albert Shum and the creative director at Wolff Olins Todd Simmons gave a look into Microsoft's branding. A video from two years ago shows how Microsoft looked to rebrand the Bing log to one that is more in line with Microsoft's Office logo. Simmons also mentioned that, "Bing, Skype, Yammer, Xbox ...everything is under development as well." Flatten all the things!	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/27/4275944/microsoft-design-presentation-bing-skype-xbox-rebrands
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28	tm	LivingSocial hacked; 50 million affected	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57581718-83/livingsocial-hacked-50-million-affected/
29		Why LivingSocial’s 50-million password breach is graver than you may think	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/04/why-livingsocials-50-million-password-breach-is-graver-than-you-may-think/
30		Hackers got: Names, email, birthrates, salted and hashed SHA-1 passwords - Didn't get: Merchant account, credit card numbers - LS reset passwords, switching hashing algorithm to bcrypt (scrypt, or PBKDF2 would be good too) - Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand unaffected - Biggest problem? Password re-use - Passwords should be randomly generated by a password-manager, contain a minimum length of 11 characters, and include numbers, letters, and symbols. They should also be unique to each site. Q: Why is any site with any kind of valuable info not using the best protection possible?
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32	ia	Google Now comes to iPhone and iPad with new Search app update	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/29/4275334/google-now-available-on-iphone-and-ipad
33		- Google introduced Google Now to iPhone and iPad - Google Now is baked into the new Google Search app - 22 of the 29 card types are available on the iOS version (no airline boarding passes, local events or Fandango movie tix) - Google says that the Search app will support the iOS background location feature, so it'll know where you are - It can't use iOS' notification system to push high-priority Now alerts - No system wide shortcut to Google Now Q: Can Google give iOS user too much? Will iOS users even be aware of the types of functions they lose out on by being on iOS?
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35	tm	Chat apps have overtaken SMS by message volume, but how big a disaster is that for carriers?	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/29/chat-apps-have-overtaken-sms-by-message-volume/
36		Chat apps surpass SMS for the first time, study finds	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/29/4281618/chat-apps-surpass-sms-messaging-volume-study
37		Informa reports IP-based chat (WhatsApp) carry more messages than SMS - in 2012 19 billion messages net by app per day, 17.6 billion by SMS - projecting 2014, 21 billion SMS, 50 million by app - more users on SMS. 3.5 billion vs. 586.3 million for apps - Doesn't count TenCent, Facebook Messenger - Joyn, industrywide effort to create unified IP-based messaging Q: Are we looking at fragmentation or a seamless shift in how we message?
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42		The New Motorola Is Still Looking to Accessorize	http://allthingsd.com/20130429/the-new-motorola-is-still-looking-to-accessorize/
43		Motorola's Sonic-series Bluetooth Audio accessories pic.twitter.com/4oYcaUY1J5	https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/327923091948838912/photo/1	IMAGES
44		- The Verge published a piece entitled "Does anyone know why Google bought Motorola?" - It takes a look at the deal in light of recent events - Google bought Motorola for $12.5B largely for patents - Recently, a court said certain Moto patents weren't as valuable as Moto thought. Moto tried to get $4B in royalties for standards-essential patents. Moto got an annual payment payment of $1.7M - Google's said its pushing through Moto's 18-month pipeline of gear - According to The Verge's sources, the Moto deal might have pushed Andy Rubin out of his position as head of Android. Moto CEO Dennis Woodside looked into details and didn't see what Rubin did. - Eric Schmidt has promised "phenomenal" devices that are "phones-plus,"	- A twitter user by the name of @evleaks says he knows what's coming from Motorola (AllThingsD says @evleaks has been accurate in predicting past moves) - evleaks posted pics of new audio accessories from Motorola. They look to be bluetooth earbuds, speakers - The devices are mostly silver and black. The line is called "Sonic" Q: What do you make of this deal so far? Is it too early to say WTF?
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46	tm	Smartphones evolving from flat to flex with new shapeshifting prototypes	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/28/smartphones-evolving-from-flat-to-flex-with-new-shapeshifting-prototypes/	VIDEO :27
47		Morphees prototype page	http://www.anneroudaut.fr/projects/morphees.html	SOURCE
48		GigaOm Amanda Alvarez has a report on shapeshifting devices - Anne Roudaut. She’s a computer scientist at the University of Bristol who, along with U.K. and German colleagues, is unveiling flexible touchscreen prototypes at CHI2013 today - "Morphees" - materials like wood, dielectric electroactive polymers, and smart memory alloys - Tiled touchscreen made of wood and smart memory alloy wires could curve and hold its shape - 2mm-thick E-ink could roll into a cylinder
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50	ia	Microsoft IllumiRoom is a coffee table projector designed for the next-generation Xbox	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/29/4281228/microsoft-illumiroom-table-projector-for-next-xbox	VIDEO [pre-roll ad] start at 13s
51		- Microsoft released a video showing off a proof of concept called "IllumiRoom" - It's a system that projects video around your television. In the demo video, IllumiRoom could distort your reality (like make a room appear cartoonish with heavy black outlines) or could extend your video game playing - A finished version would be a coffee table projector - The prototype is using a "commodity wide field of view projector" and a kinect sensor. It's self calibrating. - The research team behind IllumiRoom will reveal the project's technical background tomorrow Q: Right now it's a proof of concept, but should MS be rushing to get this out ASAP with the next xbox?	The demo video says "All clips in this video are captured live in real-time without any post-production or compositing."
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61		Linux 3.9 is Released today by Linus torvalds	http://paritynews.com/software/item/1019-linux-39-released
62		Posterous shuttering for good tomorrow 4/30 to focus on Twitter, offering data downloads until then	https://posterous.com/
63		Sony Xperia Tablet Z now up for pre-order, scheduled to ship May 24th	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/29/sonys-xperia-tablet-z-up-for-pre-order/
64		China Mobile reportedly targeting August 2013 launch for China’s first 4G network	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/04/29/china-mobile-reportedly-targeting-august-2013-launch-for-chinas-first-4g-network/
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77		While I share the panels disdain with more sponsored content on twitter, local or not, I am very excited about seeing tweets near me. Google plus does this and while I'm not on their much it's a great idea. With the growing lack of local newspapers and less and less knowledge of local goings on, I find it very interesting to see tweets for people nearby to know more about what's happening around me. Be it problems, crises, events or celebrations, a local twitter tab would be a thing I would check often. Faiz[fez] in Montreal
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2		Smartphones beat dumbphones, Microsoft's Android switch app, Details on the next Xbox http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Brian Dunning LOWER THIRD URL: Science writer, skeptoid.com
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12	tm	Market researcher IDC says its numbers show more smartphones than non smartphone shipped in the world last quarter for the first time ever. Out of 418.6 million mobile phones shipped, 216.2 million were smartphones making up 51.6% of the total. Samsung won both counts with 32.7% of the smartphone market and 27.5% of total market. Apple is the number two smartphone maker worldwide and Nokia still clings to the number 2 spot for total phone shipper.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57581566-94/smartphones-outpace-feature-phones-for-first-time-ever/
13	ia	ATT is launching its "DIgital Life" home security and home monitoring system in 15 markets today. $30 a month along with a $150 installation fee gets you a security system. However, if you want some really cool stuff, there are options that let you get some home automation going like controlling your thermostat, lights, and locks using a mobile app. That's available in the "Smart Security" package, which runs $40 per month with installation starting at $250. The first 15 markets include LA, Miami, San Francisco, parts of NY, and (of course) Austin b/c Austin gets everything.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57581532-94/at-t-rolls-out-home-security-and-monitoring-service/
14	tm	Amazon beat analyst expectations by not dropping profitably as much as they feared. Amazon reported a 37% decrease in profits year over year to $82 million and 18 cents a share. Analysts expected 9 cents a share. Revenue was the opposite, rising 22% from $13.18 billion to $16.07 billion. Analysts hoped it would be $16.16 billion. So close. Amazon has been good about communicating why its profits will be squeezed as it invests in speedier shipping, bigger data centers and more consumer devices.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/26/technology/amazons-profit-falls-as-it-spends-heavily-on-distribution-centers.html?_r=0
15	ia	A while back, Motorola told a court that it wanted Microsoft to pay it royalties of $4 Billion for the use of standard-essential patents. Microsoft said, that's crazy. U.S. District Court Judge James Robart agrees with Microsoft and said MS must pay Moto $1.8 Million per year in royalties for the use of video and wireless patents. Microsoft currently makes use of Motorola technology in Windows and the Xbox.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57581544-93/court-sides-with-microsoft-over-motorola-patents-used-in-xbox/
16	tm	Betaworks, the investment company that bought Digg last year, has acquired Instapaper. CEO John Borthwick said the acquisition shows Betaworks is not just an incubator. It also means Betaworks now makes money. Instapper's Marco Arment wanted to find a home that would fully staff Instapaper while he moves on to try other apps and creative projects. Arment will continue to advise Instapaper indefinitely.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/25/betaworks-instapaper/
17	ia	You know who thinks Google Glass is a little weird? Google Chairman Eric Schmidt. Speaking at Harvard, Schmidt said that talking to Glass via voice recognition is "the weirdest thing" and said that "There are obviously places where Google Glass are inappropriate." Alright, we all kind of knew that. More interestingly, Schmidt said that apps offered to Glass users will require Google approval unlike Google's approach with other Android devices.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57581572-93/eric-schmidt-admits-talking-to-google-glass-can-be-weird/
18	tm	Looks like CISPA is dead. US Senator Jay Rockefeller, chairman of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, science and Transportation believes the Senate will not take up the cybersecurity bill according to comments an Aide made to ZDNet. Senators are drafting separate bills that allow cybersecurity information sharing while better protecting privacy rights.	http://www.zdnet.com/cispa-dead-in-senate-privacy-concerns-cited-7000014536/
19	ia	Facebook just picked up Parse, a company that would give Facebook the ability to sell app development tools. Parse provided back-end infrastructure like push notifications and data storage that made it easier for devs on the major mobile and desktop operating systems to make apps. Parse also had some big name clients including the cadillac of networking, Cisco; the cadillac of food tv channels; the food network and the cadillac of cars, Cadillac.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2036427/facebook-buys-parse-gets-into-development-tools-business.html
20	tm	The fan people are all gaga over Apple's new ad which emphasizes the iPhone's capabilities as a camera. The ad shows happy people doing happy things and taking happy pictures while soft happy piano music plays. The only voiceover comes at the end and states every day more photos are taken with the iPhone than any other camera. Because the iPhone is just a camera. Or something.	http://www.tuaw.com/2013/04/26/new-iphone-ad-focuses-on-wonder-of-photography/
21	ia	T-Mobile, the uncarrier, is making Washington state's Attorney General unhappy. AG Bob Ferguson says T-Mobile is using "deceptive advertising" because it does not mention charges that consumers would have to pay if they left T-Mobile early. In particular, Ferguson is talking about T-Mobile's new plans where you pay a monthly fee to pay for cost of the phone. Leaving early means you'd have to pay the full price of the phone right away. Ferguson categorized the fee as a balloon payment and that T-Mobile hasn't adequately disclosed this information in its ads.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57581455-94/t-mobiles-no-contract-offer-in-hot-water-with-washington-ag/
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28		IDC estimates 216.2 million smartphones shipped worldwide Q1 for 51.6% of global phone shipments - Smartphones grew 41.6% yoy (declined 5.1% from Q4) - Samsung (32.7%) grew faster than Apple (17.3%) increasing dominance - LG grew fastest of the bottom three to 4.8% popping back in front of Huawei and ZTE - Nokia held on to #2 OVERALL mobile phones fell from 20.6% to 14.8%. LG nudged ahead of ZTE to #4 Q: What's up with LG back there? Just a blip?
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30	ia	Twitter Testing New Local Discovery Features — And It’s About Time	http://allthingsd.com/20130425/twitter-testing-new-local-discovery-features-and-its-about-time/
31		Local Tweets: 9 Ways to Find Twitter Users in Your Town [2009]	http://mashable.com/2009/06/08/twitter-local-2/
32		- AllThingsD reports that Twitter is currently testing a new feature that lets you discover tweets from people w/in a certain distance of you - You'd get relevant data based on local activities - The data would come from any twitter user - not just people you follow - AllThingsD says the local discovery tool is the product of a recent hack week by engineers - How it will be implemented: no decision yet - but there are two options that Twitter is considering. 1. a separate discover tab. 2. inserting local suggestions into your main Twitter feed. Q: Should Twitter be getting in the local game? Which approach makes more sense - inserts in your main feed or a separate local discovery tab?	- There are a couple of Twitter/Local web apps still out there ike Twellow or NearbyTweets that let you search for users and trends that are nearby a certain area
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35		Samsung's official Q1 earnings show $6.4 billion in net profit	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/25/samsungs-official-q1-earnings-show-6-4-billion-in-net-profit/
36		Samsung Electronics profit jumps ahead of Galaxy S4 debut	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/25/us-samsung-earnings-idUSBRE93O1IM20130425
37		Samsung net profit 7.15tn won ($6.4 billion) up from 5.05tn yoy - 6th straight quarter of profit growth - Smartphone division rose 56% (70% of profits now come from mobile devices) - Warns lower-end smartphone business facing stiffer competition - SGS3 sales steady, Note 2 sales up, Tab2 series increased PC shipments decreased, TV earnings down - SGS4 coming this Saturday - plans to push Android updates to customers faster than the competition Q: IS Samsung in much better shape than Apple?
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44		The next Xbox rethinks DRM, Achievements and Xbox Live friends, our sources say	http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/26/4268782/next-xbox-drm-achievements-live
45		Paul Thurott revealed what he know and what he thinks he knows about the next Xbox on windowsitpro.com - Coming November 2013 - BAsed on Windows 8 core - Standalone version for $499 and $299 version with 2-year Xbox Live sub at $10 a month - No 'media-only' version codenamed Yuma. Put on hold - Blu-ray - Must be Internet-connected - Cheaper Xbox 360 codenamed Stingray - Kinect integrated and non-optional ---- Ploygon reports a share button for uploading game footage and ability to add achievements w/o DLC and possible cross-platform achievements	We'll find out May 21
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49		AT&T launches Digital Life home automation and security platform Hands-on	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/26/atandt-launches-digital-life-home-automation-and-security-platform/	Image Gallery
50		- ATT has finally launched "Digital Life" - First shown off in February 2012, Digital Life is a home security and home automation platform - There's a basic package that gives you a security system for $30/month w/an installation fee of $150 - Then there's the "Smart Security" system that brings some elements of home automation. It's got sensors for carbon monoxide, smoke detectors - but you can add energy management or a camera system for around $5 to $10 per month - Smart Security begins at $40 a month plus $250 for equipment and installation. - ATT will let you control the whole thing via an app (iOS, Android, WP8 and eventually BB) - The app lets you turn your lights on or off, adjust your thermostat, lock your doors Q: All-in-one control of your house via a company like ATT; can it bring home automation to the masses?	Availability: 15 markets: Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Boulder, Colo.; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Los Angeles; Miami; Philadelphia; Riverside, Calif.; San Francisco; Seattle; St. Louis; and select areas of the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. The company said the service will be available in up to 50 markets by the end of 2013.
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61		Leap Motion's gesture recognition hardware won't ship until July 22nd. The company originally said the Leap would launch next month.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57581467-76/leap-motion-to-delay-ship-date-until-july-22/
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76		Hi crew, I just listened to episode 739 about the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S4 being less than premium in feel due to the plastic that they use. I own the Galaxy S3 and I have come to realize the genius in the plastic design. If you look at most premium phones out there it is rare to fine one without a plastic protective case on it. Samsung has created a design that incorporates the plastic case into the phone without sacrificing the well engineered thinness of the device. If you want to upgrade your plastic all you need to do is to do a quick eBay search you can fine a huge variety of replacement back covers ranging from leather, to carbon fiber, to brushed metal, everything in a variety of colors, all for under $10. Also, give me a removable plastic back cover to access an SD card slot any day over a "premium" solid metal body without a SD card slot. Keep up the good work. Jim Savage San Diego
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2		Amazon gets into set-top box TV, Yahoo gets Saturday Night Live, LinkedIn takes over your contacts list http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Patrick Beja LOWER THIRD URL: patrickbeja.com
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12	tm	As we've mentioned previously on Tech News Today, Google has offered up concession on how they display their own and competitors search results in the European Union as a way to avoid antitrust violations. The European Commission said today it is soliciting comments on Google's proposal, which it will take into account during its analysis. It may decide to make the proposal legally binding.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418151,00.asp
13	sl	LinkedIn's taking over your address book! The company has launched LinkedIn Contacts, a new iPhone app and web tools that puts all the messages, contacts, and events that you have on various accounts and turns them into histories between you and the people you're connected with online. the company says it's always up to date and is more detailed than anything else on the market, kinda like a personal secretary.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/25/4262136/linkedin-launches-contacts-a-rolodex-for-the-modern-professional
14	ia	According to Strategy Analytics, Windows tablets - that's both Windows 8 and RT - now own 7.5% of the worldwide tablet market. Microsoft and other PC makers moved 3.4 million units in the first quarter of 2013. Strategy Analytics says that the marketshare could be higher if there were better distribution of the hardware and more top apps for the platform.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57581316-75/windows-8-tablets-hit-3-million-shipped-in-first-quarter/
15	tm	Samsung's business-oriented version of Android known as Knox was supposed to launch with the SGS4 this month. Sources tell the New York Times the launch of Knox has been delayed until summer, and even then it will be a more limited version of the software. A full-featured version wouldn't be available until a later time.	http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-delays-knox-launch-20130425/
16	sl	Verizon has hired advisers for a possible $100 billion bid to take full control of Verizon Wireless from its partner Vodafone Group, say two people familiar with the matter. the details: a roughly 50:50 cash and stock bid for the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own, but has wanted for some time. It has not put a proposal to Vodafone yet but has hired banking and legal advisers for a potential offer.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/25/us-verizonwireless-verizon-idUSBRE93O02C20130425
17	ia	Wiretapping laws are being circumvented thanks to secret deals between the U.S. Department of Justice and service providers like AT&T. The Electronic Privacy Information Center published internal government documents that show that these service providers are receiving immunity so the U.S. government can conduct surveillance on their networks. Normally, the Wiretap ACt would prohibit such surveillance - however, consent by the service providers goes around the Act.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/24/4261410/att-getting-secret-wiretapping-immunity-government-surveillance
18	tm	Sony already had a pre-E3 announcement and Microsoft has one planned for Mid-May. So what's going to be left for E3? Not Nintendo. During a financial briefing Nintendo President Satoru Iwata said the company will not host a large-scale presentation for an international audience.. Instead the company will host smaller events targeted at software launching in the US, one for distributors and one for media.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/nintendo-wont-host-a-keynote-at-e3-2013-plans-small-but-focuse/
19	sl	Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is a Saturday Night Live fan. Such a fan, in fact, that it's made a deal with Broadway Video will give Yahoo exclusive online access to archived SNL content from 1975 through 2013 including show clips, "select" musical performances, behind the scenes and dress rehearsal clips. Yahoo will also have non-exclusive access to show current season Saturday Night Live clips in the US and a license to distribute library show clips internationally.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/yahoo-saturday-night-live-exclusive-archives/
20	tm	Ubuntu 13.04 aka Raring Ringtail came out today on schedule. While many expected features have been pushed to the next release in October, reviews are largely favorable. Smart Scopes and its attendant privacy settings did not make it into the release. The Photo Lens did make it in providing search across photos in Shotwell, Flickr, Facebook and Google. The Ubuntu music store also moved out of the music player Rhythmbox and into the sidebar. The update also seems a bit snappier.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail-available/
21	ia	What do you get the person who has everything? How about a coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Cupertino at Apple's HQ? That can be a reality thanks to a Charity Buzz auction. Here are the details - two people will get 30 to 60 minutes with Tim Cook, but cannot write about or record the experience in any way. Proceeds of the auction go to The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights. The estimated value of the coffee date is $50,000. As of 9AM this morning, the current bid is at $180,000.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/apr/25/apple-expensive-coffee-tim-cook
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27	sl	Amazon Said to Plan TV Set-Top Box for Streaming Video	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-24/amazon-said-to-plan-tv-set-top-box-for-streaming-video.html
28		- ppl w knowledge of the matter tell bloomberg amazon is releasing a tv set-top box to stream video later this year, will provide access to Amazon’s expanding video services, which include the Amazon Video on Demand store. "kindle tv"? - being developed by Amazon’s Lab126 division, based in Cupertino, California - sell hardware at competitive prices, sometimes at a loss, with the intent of making up for discounts through sales of content, including books and movies. Amazon could also use the set-top box to promote its online store. - The project is being run by Malachy Moynihan, a former VP at Cisco who worked on various consumer video initiatives. In the late 1980s and 1990s, Moynihan spent nine years at Apple. Among the other hardware engineers working at Lab126 with experience making set- top boxes is Andy Goodman, formerly a top engineer at TiVo Inc. and Vudu, which is now owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and Chris Coley, a former hardware architect at ReplayTV, one of Silicon Valley’s first DVR companies. - programming from the company’s on-demand video service, which includes newer films and TV shows, and the instant-video service provided free to members of the Prime two-day shipping service.
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30	ia	Yahoo snags exclusive rights to Saturday Night Live's archives (update: clips only) starting September 1st	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/yahoo-saturday-night-live-exclusive-archives/
31		- Yahoo announced it picked up the rights to Saturday Night Live - Yahoo will be the exclusive home to the 38-year SNL clip archive as well as clips from the current season. - Clips will include show clips, some musical performances, and behind the scenes - The archive will be available starting Sept 1, 2013 - The deal also brings full episodes of the current season, but that is an non-exclusive deal (meaning other sites will still feature full clips) - Yahoo will be able to distribute its SNL clips outside the US, but that is also a non-exclusive deal.	[will also feature current season episodes non-exclusivel] - Yahoo! and Broadway Video Entertainment will collaborate on building a digital hub for the "SNL" programming, - Archived "SNL" content will be removed from other video platforms and available exclusively on the digital hub for one year. Q: What do you make of this move? A deal for one show?
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33	sl	LinkedIn Turns Its Contacts Section Into A Personal Assistant, With Google, Yahoo, Evernote & Outlook Apps Integration And A Standalone iPhone App	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/25/linkedin-turns-its-contacts-section-into-a-personal-assistant-with-google-yahoo-evernote-outlook-apps-integration-and-a-standalone-iphone-app/
34		- LinkedIN revamping Contacts to "smart contact management system" that will let users link up and integrate connections on LinkedIn with those from Google, Yahoo and Microsoft apps; Evernote; TripIt; your iPhone and more, and then serve as a “personal assistant” to help manage your interactions - contacts app for iPhone. Contacts will come in stages: first to a limited number of users in the U.S., then to the rest of the country, and then to the rest of LinkedIn’s user base worldwide. - LinkedIn’s October 2011 acquisition of Connected, the smart contacts management platform it bought to “revolutionize contact management” on LinkedIn. Sachin Rekhi, the product lead for Contacts, was one of the co-founders of Connected. - Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar; Google Apps Mail, Contacts, Calendar; Yahoo! Mail, Contacts, Calendar; Outlook Mail, Contacts, Calendar; iPhone Address Book (via the LinkedIn Contacts app); LinkedIn’s CardMunch service; Evernote and TripIt. Outlook Contacts CSV, Mac Address Book vCard and Yahoo! Contacts CSV are all supported as one-off contact imports.	- Gmail, for example, creates a contact out of everyone who has emailed you, but you may not actually want all those people in your larger Contacts network. Rekhi points out that even if they are imported, LinkedIn sorts “intelligently” and will pick up if you’re not actually interacting with people on a regular basis and subsequently rank them lower in non-alphabetical list views.
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38		How Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Sees the Future: Netflix Wins, Apps Win and So Do HBO, ESPN and the Cable Guys	http://allthingsd.com/20130424/how-netflix-ceo-reed-hastings-sees-the-future-netflix-wins-apps-win-and-so-do-hbo-espn-and-the-cable-guys/
39		Netflix's 'Long Term View' lays out predictions for internet vs. traditional TV delivery	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/25/netflix-long-term-view/
40		11-page Netflix mission statement	http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/NFLX/2441659654x0x656145/e4410bd8-e5d4-4d31-ad79-84c36c49f77c/IROverviewHomePageLetter_4.24.13_pdf.pdf
41		Netflix manifesto posted on investor relations site - APPS: actively curating, apps replace channels, commends HBO, ESPN, BBC for getting it - FOCUS: NOT interested in topical (Daily Show), reality or sports - "we have to be a focused passion brand. Starbucks, not 7-Eleven. Southwest, not United. HBO, not Dish.” - HBO biggest competitor - Believes they'll triple HBO subscribers, but "it will be several years before we are peers with them in terms of Original programming, Emmy awards, and international members." - Dismisses cord-cutting as not an issue. Says "services like Netflix, MLB.tv, iTunes and YouTube are not currently a material strategic problem for companies that are both an ISP and an MVPD." - 4K streaming will proliferate "long before" linear TV makes the shift Q: What do you think of Reed Hastings view of the streaming world?
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43	ia	IHS: Expect 9.4 million 'smart' glasses units shipped by 2016	http://www.zdnet.com/ihs-expect-9-4-million-smart-glasses-units-shipped-by-2016-7000014477/
44		Spurred by Google Glass, IHS Forecasts Nearly 10 Million Smart Glasses to Ship from 2012 to 2016	http://press.ihs.com/press-release/design-supply-chain/spurred-google-glass-ihs-forecasts-nearly-10-million-smart-glasses	SOURCE
45		Apple Hardware Sales In FY 2012: 125.04M iPhones, 58.23M iPads, 18.1M Macs And 35.2M iPods	http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/25/apple-hardware-sales-in-fy-2012-125-04m-iphones-58-23m-ipads-18-1m-macs-and-35-2m-ipods/
46		- IHS iSuppli published a report talking about smart glasses - Between the years 2012 and 2016, IHS iSuppli says that approximately 9.4M units of smart glasses would ship - IHS says that 50k smart glasses shipped in 2012 (?) - This year: growth to 124k shipments (mostly developers) - IHS says that by 2016, "shipments of smart glasses may rise to as high [as] 6.6 million units in 2016. - THen IHS gave a "pessimistic scenario" where IHS forecasts that only about 1M smart glasses will be shipped THROUGH 2016 - in the pessimstic world, google glass is nothing more than a wearable camera Q: for some perspective the iPhone sold 125M iPhones and 18.1M macs in 2012. For smart glasses do you think an estimate of 9.4M shipped is high? Low?
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48	tm	International coalition of Internet freedom organizations urges W3C to reject Encrypted Media Extensions, a proposal to build Digital Restrictions Management into the Web	http://www.fsf.org/news/coalition-against-drm-in-html
49		DRM in HTML5	http://manu.sporny.org/2013/drm-in-html5/
50		Tim Berners-Lee: The Web needs to stay open, but DRM is fine by me	http://boingboing.net/2013/03/10/tim-berners-lee-the-web-needs.html
51		Open Letter to W3C on EMEs	http://www.defectivebydesign.org/sign-on-against-drm-in-html	SOURCE
52		Encrypted Media Extensions Working Draft	https://dvcs.w3.org/hg/html-media/raw-file/tip/encrypted-media/encrypted-media-fpwd.html
53		Letter sent to W3C opposing Encrypted Media Extensions - Signed by Free Software Foundation, Electronic Frontier Foundation; Creative Commons; Fight for the Future; Open Knowledge Foundation; Free Culture Foundation; April; Open Technology Institute; and several chapters of the Pirate Party - EMEs proposed by Google, Microsoft, Netflix. Supported by Tim Berners-Lee - EME does not specify a DRM scheme, Support simple decryption without the need for DRM servers, etc. - W3C HTML Working Group member Manu Sporny explained problems with EME in a January posting, easy to defeat, proliferation of plugins - Berners-Lee at SXSW "If we don't put the hooks for the use of DRM in, people will just go back to using Flash," Q: The question seems to be, should the W3C make it easier for comanies to implement DRM schemes?
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59		Carlene Stephens of the National Museum of American History contacted Carl Haber at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California he and his colleague physicist Earl Cornell and Peter Alyea, a digital conversion specialist at the Library of Congress, began analyzing the Volta Lab discs, unlocking sound inaccessible for more than a century.	one wax-and-cardboard disc, from April 15, 1885—a date now deciphered from a wax inscription—contained a recording of Bell speaking.
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65		YouTube to livestream its first-ever Comedy Week May 19-25, bolstering its channel surfing agenda	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/04/25/youtube-to-livestream-its-first-ever-comedy-week-may-19-25/
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78		Good Day TNT crew, Was thinking about your show Ep 738 when you talked about the Kinect getting a pizza hut app. That's all well and good but its not the first time pizza was integrated like that into gamming. I remember Everquest 2 getting a command, /pizza, that would bring up the a way to order pizza hut pizza in the game. That was 2005. Like Tom said, pizza delivery is on the front lines of the bleeding edge. Semper Fi, Nick Bondar SGT USMC, Ret
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2		Is the Samsung Galaxy S 4 any good? Google wants to eliminate all passwords, Uber wins freedom for NYC Cabs, http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Lamarr Wilson LOWER THIRD URL: Host of This Week in YouTube, twit.tv/yt - @lamarrwilson
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Apple earnings beat expectations with revenue of $43.6 billion but the first decline in profits in ten years with earnings per share of $10.09 down from $12.30 a year ago. iPad and iPhone sales increased while Mac sales remained flat and iPod sales plunged. Tim Cook announced new dividend and stock buyback programs and promised new products in the autumn and into 2014.Separately Apple announced today that its WWDC will take place from June 10 through June 14 in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale Thursday morning at 10 AM Pacific time.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/04/23/apple-q2-13-at-b-rev-b-profit-at-eps-with-m-iphones-sold/
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14	sl	MetroPCS shareholders approved a new deal to merge with Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile USA, to give the German company a chance to revive its U.S. business. The deal should go through May 1st. Bowing to shareholder pressure, Deutsche Telekom on April 10 agreed to lower the size and interest rate of a loan to the joint company. The transaction adds more than 9 million prepaid customers to T-Mobile, as well as wireless spectrum needed to provide faster data services to compete with market leaders Verizon Wireless and AT&T.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-24/metropcs-shareholders-approve-t-mobile-merger-to-challenge-at-t.html
15	ia	Nintendo reported its financials and it made a profit of around $70 million USD! Don't get too excited though - that profit was due to investments and currency fluctuations. Nintendo also reported an operating loss of about $366M USD and Wii U sales were below expectations. When reached for comment, Nintendo spokesperson Super Mario said "Let's a make some more-a money, okay?" before disappearing down a pipe.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22275843
16	tm	Twitter account hacks have been coming fast and embarrassing with a hack of a CBS account over the weekend followed by a hack of the AP account yesterday. Wired reports Twitter has a two-step authentication system working internally and is undergoing internal testing. Two-step or two-factor authentication requires both something you know like a password and another factor like something you have, like a USB key or cell phone. It is implemented by sites like Google and Dropbox and generally considered much more secure.	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/04/twitter-authentication/
17	sl	WhatsApp is getting baked into Nokia...physically! Nokia's Asha 210 runs on the firm's proprietary Series 40 operating system and will be targeted at consumers in emerging markets looking for a cheaper alternative to the Finnish firm's Windows Phone range and other companies' smartphones. The feature triggers WhatsApp, a cross-platform messaging app, which offers a free alternative to SMS texts. HTC and Nokia have previously released handsets with Facebook-devoted buttons, but this marks a first for WhatsApp.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22278955
18	ia	Android keyboard enthusiasts, rejoice. Swype for Android is available for download in the Google Play Store for 99 cents. The app lets you slide your finger around to type (which, a lot of keyboards let you do), but also features some other input modes such as "Dictator" which uses Dragon Dictation and "Typer," which is lets a user type as fast as possible without paying attention to the screen until the end of a sentence.	http://www.zdnet.com/swype-for-android-makes-first-appearance-in-the-play-store-7000014445/
19	tm	Everybody wants to the the first to solve the Internet TV problem, and now it looks like Amazon will make a bid. Bloomberg reports its sources say Amazon will develop and release its own TV set-top box that will allow people to stream Internet videos to their home TV. Good luck Mr. Bezos! The more people who try the better chance someone will get it right.	http://thenextweb.com/2013/04/24/amazon-reportedly-working-on-video-streaming-set-top-box-to-compete-with-apple-tv-roku-xbox/
20	sl	Google has acquired natual language processing startup Wavii for a reported $30 million +, reports Techcrunch. Word is Apple and Google were competing for the Seattle-based startup, and Google eventually won out. Apple wanted the company, which developed its own aggregation technology and natural summarization algorithms, for its Siri division. The 25-person-strong team, including founder Adrian Aoun, will be moving down from Seattle to join Google’s Knowledge Graph division.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/23/google-buys-wavii-for-north-of-30-million/
21	tm	AMD has announced official specs for the Radeon HD 7990 video card. 8 TFLOPS, 4 times the PS4's GPU mind you, 8.6 billion transistors, 6 GB RAM, PCI Express 3.0 and a cooling system which claims to be 3db quieter than NVidia's Titan. That means it can handle games at 4K if you have the other gear to handle it. The 7990 arrives worldwide in two weeks and will sell for $999.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/amd-details-radeon-hd-7990/
22	ia	BitTorrent just released an alpha version of Sync, which lets you sync data online using BitTorrent's decentralized file-sharing technology. All transfers are encrypted using 256-bit AES encryption. BitTorrent says that you you can use it to transfer large amounts of data or even use it as a remote backup since Sync is unlimited. In the pre-alpha test of Sync, users moved over 200 terabytes of data.	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57580924-263/forget-online-drives-sync-directly-with-bittorrent-sync/
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28	tm	Apple hints at new products in Q4 and throughout 2014	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/04/apple-hints-at-new-products-in-q4-and-throughout-2014/
29		Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s Q2 Earnings	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/04/apple-q2-earnings/
30		Apple’s Fiscal Q2 2013 in charts	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/04/23/apples-fiscal-q2-2013-in-charts/	CHARTS
31		Apple Q2 ’13 Intl Sales Were 56% Of Total Revenues; China Had “Best Quarter Ever” At $8.8B	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/23/apple-international-sales-q2-2013-china/
32		Apple’s new pitch to investors	http://blogs.reuters.com/felix-salmon/2013/04/23/apples-new-pitch-to-investors/
33		- Rev. $43.6 billion ($39.2 yoy) Prof. $9.5 billion ($11.6 yoy) EPS $10.09 (12.30 yoy first decline 10 years) (beat expect.) - iPad + 65.25% (19.5 mm), iPhones +6.6% (37.4 mm), Mac -1.3% iPod -27.9% - iCloud grew by 50 million to 300 million users - Rev. $4 billion from iTunes software and services up 30% - China grew 8% yoy on $8.2 billion rev. just a point in front of the 7% US growth, Japan and Asia-Pacific strong but small (+19, +26, ~3.1 bill. ea.) - Increasing quarterly dividend 15% capital returns program and share repurchase programs. - Margins to stay low 36-37%: company is committed to making strategic investments and product launches, which may result in temporary lower margins while the company brings in new users. - Cook: "Our teams are hard at work at some amazing new hardware, software, and services that we can't wait to introduce this fall and throughout 2014," Q: Can Apple's investors survive another quarter w/o a product launch, what will Apple's stock price do?
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35	ia	Samsung's Galaxy S4 is a good phone, not a great one: reviewers	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/24/us-samsung-galaxys4-review-idUSBRE93N0T020130424
36		Galaxy S4 Puts More Features Into the Same Package	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/25/technology/personaltech/galaxy-s4-crams-in-more-software-some-of-it-good.html?_r=1&
37		Samsung Galaxy S4 review	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/24/4257254/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
38		The reviews for the Galaxy S4 are in - David Pogue of the NYT says "If this were Apple, who adds the letter S to denote a slightly upgraded model (“iPhone 4S,” for example), Samsung might have called this phone the Galaxy S3S." and "All told, nobody at the office will notice that you’ve bought the latest and greatest." - David Pierce at The Verge says, "I don't like holding this phone, and I can't overstate how much that informs the experience of using it. It makes an awful first impression, slippery and slimy and simply unpleasant in your hand." - on letting people try out the GS4 - it received "...the opposite of the standard reaction to HTC’s One, which everyone wants to ogle and hold" Mossberg at the WSJ says it's not a great phone and recommended the HTC One Q: Are reviewers being overly critical of the S4 at this point? Is this just what happens to the market leader?
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40	sl	Judge gives taxi-hailing apps in NYC the go-ahead	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57581076-93/judge-gives-taxi-hailing-apps-in-nyc-the-go-ahead/
41		- State Supreme Court Judge Carol Huff dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that sought to halt a pilot program that began in December - when the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission voted to allow apps like Uber, Hailo, GetTaxi in a yearlong pilot program. to go into effect in March. lawsuit postponed it - passengers put their location information into the app, which is then sent to yellow cabs. The first taxi to arrive on the scene gets to pick up the customer. According to today's decision, these apps will have one year to prove their worth in New York City.	Uber CEO Travis Kalanick: "New York City has some of the deepest dug-in, most entrenched special interests in the country. The fact that Taxi Commissioner David Yassky and Mayor Mike Bloomberg were able to overcome the transportation industry's blatant self-interest should be a lesson for other cities and states who also want to be forward-looking, tech-friendly and visionary." - Before now, taxis weren't allowed to take pre-arranged rides and livery cars aren't allowed to pick up passengers hailing cabs. The livery-car companies say that taxi-hailing apps will hurt their business because it means yellow cabs will be able to tread on their territory.
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45	tm	Twitter Now Has a Two-Step Solution	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/04/twitter-authentication/
46		Google Joins PayPal-Backed Effort to Kill the Password	http://www.technologyreview.com/view/514076/google-joins-paypal-backed-effort-to-kill-the-password/
47		Google accelerates push to replace passwords by joining FIDO Alliance	http://www.theverge.com/policy/2013/4/23/4258684/google-accelerates-push-to-replace-passwords-by-joining-fido-alliance
48		FIDO user experience	http://fidoalliance.org/user-experience.html
49		- Hack of CBS and AP twitter accounts brought calls for two-step authentication - Wired reports Twitter advertised for an engineer in February and has a working solution undergoing internal testing - Google (NXP Semiconductors, CrucialTec) joined FIDO (Fast Identity Online) alliance board of directors. (Lenovo, Paypal, Nok Nok Labs, Validity Sensors, Infineon, Agnitio) - Standards-based Two-step authentication, replace passwords - USB keys, NFC, voice and facial rec., fingerprint - Google employees have a USB key that logs them in - Biometric: Authorize a device and use fingerprint for 2nd factor - USB: Link to FIDO token on USB, authorize USB with password stored on USB not on website - Embedded hardware: Works like USB but embedded in TPM
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51	ia	Nintendo profits revived by weak yen	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22275843
52		Nintendo Financials Show a Tough But Profitable Year	http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/24/nintendo-financials-show-a-tough-year
53		Nintendo posts annual loss of $366m for 2012, as its 3.45m Wii U sales fall short of 4m target	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/04/24/nintendo-posts-annual-loss-of-366m-for-2012-as-its-3-45m-wii-u-sales-fall-short-of-4m-target/?fromcat=all
54		Nintendo: Our digital sales are soaring	http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-04-17-nintendo-our-digital-sales-are-soaring
55		Nintendo financials - Nintendo reported an operating loss of 36.4B yen (about $366M USD) in 2012, the second consecutive annual loss for the company - Nintendo's net profit was over 7B yen (around $71M USD) - That means Nintendo didn't make money from operations, but more thanks to changes in the value of the yen and investments - The Wii U sold 3.45M units worldwide to date. Nintendo's goal was 4M units for the financial year. That # was lowered from 5.5M - 3 months ago, Nintendo said it had sold 3.06M systems worldwide - Last week Nintendo of America COO Reggie Fils-Aime said digital downloads are becoming a notable contributor to the company's bottom line Q: Is there anything Nintendo can do to become the market leader anymore? Does it need to be a leader to survive?	Management shifts: - Nintendo announced some management shifts. Nintendo of America CEO Tatsumi Kimishima will become Nintendo's managing director (moving to Kyoto from Redmond, Washington)- The duties of Nintendo of America CEO will be done by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata- COO Reggie Fils-Aime will report to Iwata
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57	sl	FreedomPop announces $40 hotspot with access to Sprint's 3G network	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/freedompop-hotspot-access-to-sprints-3G/
58		Sprint reports quarterly net loss of $643 million, sees iPhone sales drop by a third	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/sprint-earnings-q1-2013/
59		- FreedomPop now offering access to Sprint's 3G network in addition to WiMax coverage w "free" data plans (promised sprint LTE by end of 2012, didn't happen). $40 Overdrive Pro MiFi hotspot will connect to Sprint's 3G + Clearwire's WiMAX 4G. Users will get 500MB of 3G/4G coverage for free each month, and can choose a monthly 2GB plan for $20 (trial offer waives 1st month) - Sprint lost 1M customers and over $1B last quarter. net loss of $643M on revenue around $8.8 billion due to high biz costs. iPhone sales fell by around a third relative to last quarter, from 2.2M down to 1.5M. Total smartphone sales reached 5 million, but Spring lost half a million customers, mostly former Nextel subscribers.	- Sprint & T-Mobile both delayed SGS4 retail launch, online not affected
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71		BlackBerry announces Q10 launch in Canada on May 1 for $199 with a 3-year contract at Rogers, Bell, and Telus	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/04/23/blackberry-unveils-q10-launch-in-canada-on-may-1-for-199-with-a-3-year-contract-at-rogers-bell-and-telus/
72		Optimus G Pro to be center of LG's 'Share the Genius' event May 1	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57580747-94/optimus-g-pro-to-be-center-of-lgs-share-the-genius-event/
73		Next-gen Xbox official, to be unveiled on Microsoft's Redmond campus on May 21	http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/24/4233302/next-gen-xbox-unveiling
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84		Hey guys love the show! In regards to texting and driving on Episode 738. I agree with both Tom and Iyaz on this issue. I think however a law will need to be put in place. Iyaz mentioned that auto manufactures have an awesome oppurtunity to meet this challenge head on. The problem is they usually don't innovate widescale until some type of regulatory safety law is passed. Look at seatbelts, airbags and now backup cams are on the docket. It seems a manufactures mandate would get their motors running on more aggressive phone integration but I don't see them doing it on their own. Thanks guys. - No name given.
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Netflix thrilled Wall Street with its Q1 financial results of $1.02 billion and earnings per share of 31 cents, well ahead of the expected 19 cents per share. CEO Reed Hastings also announced fewer than 8,000 people gamed the 30-day free trial to watch House of Cards and then duck out. More people watched Hemlock Grove this weekend than watched House of Cards in its first week. And a new family plan of $11.99 a month is coming that allows an count to stream to 4 devices at once instead of the current 2.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/netflix-added-3-million-subscribers-worldwide-in-q1-plans-to-le/
13	sl	Geeksphone, which is a smartphone OEM startup based out of Madrid, put the first Firefox OS developer phones on sale early this morning, and they're out of stock! Only took a few hours. 2 phones, the Keon for $119 and the Peak for $194 are the first hardware to be offered with Firefox OS on board, and are preview devices to give devs testing abilities before the OS hits the general public launch this June in five countries, including Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Venezuela.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/23/firefox-os-developer-phones-sold-out-after-first-few-hours-on-sale-but-more-are-on-the-way/
14	ia	We are truly living in the future. Computers in our pockets, wearable fitness gadgets, and soon you will be able to order pizza from your Xbox. Pizza Hut and Microsoft have joined forces to allow you to order anything from Pizza Hut's menu using your controller, voice commands, or the Kinect. You can even save your favorite combos so you can order easier in the future. But wait, there's more. The app goes live today and you'll receive a discount if your order between now and May 6th. The fat nerdy kid in me is yelling, "Where was this when I was 12?!"	http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/22/4252934/pizza-hut-for-xbox-360-app-kinect
15	tm	Reddit's hueypriest posted on the site's blog Reflections on the Recent Boston Crisis, stating "We all need to look at what happened and make sure that in the future we do everything we can to help and not hinder crisis situations." The post stated some activity on Reddit fueled witch hunts and dangerous speculation and apologized specifically to the family of Sunil Tripathi who had been incorrectly identified as responsible for the bombings. The post concluded by saying "we hope that Boston will also be where reddit learns to be sensitive of its own power."	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22263020
16	sl	Verizon's released its Data Breach Investigations Report which looks at security breaches over a year period, and This year, it saw a large uptick in espionage attacks linked to China. The report looks at around 47,000 incidents, 621 of those are confirmed data breaches within the past year, of those, 37% were focused on financial institutions, 92% perpetrated by outsiders, and 76% took advantage of exploited weak or broken credentials. 19 percent of the breaches were attributed to a "state-affiliated actor." but overall, 96 percent of the espionage cases were eventually linked to China.	http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/310615-chinese-cyberattacks-skyrocket-in-2012-but-what-does-it-mean
17	ia	Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Eric Schmidt said that Google Glass won't be available to the general public until sometime in the spring of 2014. Back in February, Google said it aimed to bring Glass to your face by the end of 2013. However, Schmidt said that there will be thousands of Glass devices being used by developers over the coming months and their feedback will influence the final product when it launches.	http://www.dvice.com/2013-4-22/eric-schmidt-google-glass-not-coming-you-until-2014
18	tm	3D printing service Shapeways has received $30 million in funding from Silicon Valley investors.Rather than sell printers Shapeways provides design software for people to create objects and then prints them itself. The services includes a marketplace where designers can sell the objects that Shapeways prints and ships. The company said it will use the money to hire more people and open more factories.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/23/4256484/shapeways-the-startup-that-lets-you-print-3d-designs-funding-andreessen-horowitz
19	sl	ARM's got some sunny news, the chip maker reported sales that beat analysts’ estimates as demand increased for its graphics and processing technology. Revenue rose 29% to $260 million in the first quarter ending in March. ARM Chief Executive Officer Warren East said in March he would retire July 1 after almost 12 years. His successor, Simon Segars, is tasked with growing the company’s share of semiconductor designs and moving ARM’s technology into connected devices, Web-enabled “smart” televisions, tablets and smartphones.
20	tm	AMD has announced an updated G-series processor with four Jaguar cores and a Radeon 8000 GPU and I/O module on a single piece of silicon. But what got Engadget's Sharif Sakr excited was an X at the bottom right of the logo no the chip. The X stands for x86. Why point that out? AMD's Arun Iyengar says AMD is paving the way for an ARM-designed CPU as part of this embedded series. Radeon graphics and parallel processing may be making their way to your Android tablet someday.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/23/amd-reveals-g-series-x-embedded-chips/
21	ia	A couple of law stories to end the news fuse today. Nokia won an injunction that would stop HTC from using microphones from ST Microelectronics. Those microphones were made for Nokia exclusively and Nokia said HTC had no license to use those microphones in the HTC One. The injunction lasts until March of next year. Meanwhile at the hall of justice - I mean at the International Trade Commission, Apple won a patent dispute with Motorola. The ITC said that Apple didn't infringe on Motorola's sensor-related patent. Motorola was trying to ban importation of iPhones, but that's not going to happen.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57580889-38/nokia-granted-temporary-ban-on-microphone-sales-for-htc-one/
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28	tm	Netflix added 3 million subscribers worldwide in Q1, will offer a 4-stream $11.99 plan	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/netflix-added-3-million-subscribers-worldwide-in-q1-plans-to-le/
29		Netflix Says Its “House of Cards” Strategy Worked, and Wall Street Agrees	http://allthingsd.com/20130422/netflix-says-its-house-of-cards-strategy-worked-and-wall-street-agrees/
30		$1.02 billion revenue, $0.31 eps beating expected 18 or 19. - +3 million subs worldwide, 29.2 million US subscribers (more than HBO) - “There was very little free-trial gaming — less than 8,000 people did this, out of millions of free trials in the quarter.” - “Hemlock Grove” was viewed by more members globally in its first weekend than was “House of Cards” -Letting deal with Viacom expire, but wants to negotiate for specific shows, prefers to negotiate with show producers than networks - Profiles arriving in "coming months" to track individual viewers habits - Family plan will allow 4 devices to stream at once for $11.99 (>1% expected to use) Q: So, anybody need to eat any words about how Netflix was going to fail?
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32	sl	Apple's $15 settlement checks for iPhone 4 'antennagate' begin arriving	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/23/apples-15-settlement-checks-for-iphone-4-antennagate-begin-arriving
33		Apple’s iCloud servers once again experiencing major outages for a growing number of users	http://9to5mac.com/2013/04/23/apples-icloud-servers-once-again-experiencing-major-outages-for-a-growing-number-of-users/		MENTION
34		- The checks began arriving to iPhone 4 owners this week, according to TUAW. One reader who received their check said it took so long to arrive that they had forgotten what it was for. - ettlement more than a year ago, in February of 2012. Members of the lawsuit had the option of receiving either a $15 check, or a free Apple Bumper case. - class-action complaint drew together 18 separate lawsuits that accused Apple of "misrepresenting and concealing material information in the marketing, advertising, sale, and servicing of its iPhone 4 — particularly as it relates to the quality of the mobile phone antenna and reception and related software."	- iCloud issues, iTunes purchase issues, confirms Apple. - today in WSJ: "Apple has an identity crisis" because it wants to be hardware/software hybrid. but ppl view it as hardware biz. & software issues like icloud don't help - download later for iTunes- requires an iOS device running iOS 6 or later or a Mac or PC running iTunes 11.
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36	ia	Eric Schmidt: Google Glass not coming to you until 2014	http://www.dvice.com/2013-4-22/eric-schmidt-google-glass-not-coming-you-until-2014
37		Google Glass code hints at spatial gestures, including two-finger browser zoom and winking to take a photo	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/04/22/google-glass-code-hints-at-spatial-gestures-including-two-finger-browser-zoom-and-winking-to-take-a-photo/
38		- Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Eric Schmidt says that us normal humans will be able to get GOogle Glass starting in the spring of 2014. - In February, Google said it aimed to get the device out by the end of 2013. - "the fact of the matter is that we'll have to develop some new social etiquette. It's obviously not appropriate to wear these glasses in situations where recording is not correct." - You might need some social etiquette b/c according to a Reddit user, he found some code for in the MyGlass app that says that Glass will support eye gestures including winking to take a photo - Additionally, you'll be able to use a two finger zoom for a web browser - There's also a companion screencast option Q: What are your thoughts on the Google Glass delay? Winking to take a photo? How many fights is that going to cause?
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42	tm	Voice-to-text just as dangerous to drivers as texting: study	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/23/us-usa-texting-idUSBRE93M04820130423
43		Talking on hands-free mobile 'more dangerous than speaking to passengers'	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/3537508/Talking-on-hands-free-mobile-more-dangerous-than-speaking-to-passengers.html
44		Study by Texas transportation Institute at Texas A&M; 43 participants driving along a test track - compared traditional text messaging with voice-to-text: drivers still took about twice as long to react compared to when they weren't trying to communicate. - Speect to text generally took longer to send a message because of error correction - eye contact with the roadway suffered in both cases - "You're still using your mind to try to think of what you're trying to say, and that by proxy causes some driving impairment, and that decreases your response time." - still, drivers apparently felt safer when using voice-based entry - 2008 study University of Utah found speaking hands-free on phone more dangerous than speaking to passengers Q: Is the solution to ban use of communications devices by drivers in human-operated vehicles?
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46	ia	Aereo Brings Free Over-The-Air TV And Cloud DVR To Boston May 15	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/23/aereo-brings-free-over-the-air-tv-and-cloud-dvr-to-boston-may-15/
47		Aereo wille xpand to 22 cities	http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/aereo-will-expand-to-22-cities-this-year/
48		- Aereo announced its first expansion beyond NYC -- it's coming to Boston starting on May 15th. - The Aereo service will give Bostonians a cloud DVR and access to the major broadcast networks and a bunch of other channels - Aereo will first come to those who pre-registered. General availability will be two weeks later starting on May 30th. - Aereo is currently being sued by everyone and their mother. The networks say Aereo is infringing its copyrights and Aereo says, nope. - Aereo plans to expand to a number of cities including Philadelphia, Chicago, and Salt Lake City Q: Will the expansion tick off the networks now? Do you think Aereo could go national?
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50	sl	Pizza Hut launching Xbox 360 app that lets console owners order pizza from Xbox Live	http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/22/4252934/pizza-hut-for-xbox-360-app-kinect
51		- The Pizza Hut for Xbox app makes the chain's entire menu accessible to users, who can then build their own customized pizzas and place orders via Kinect motion controls, voice commands or the controller. Users can link their Xbox and PizzaHut.com accounts and save their order settings to streamline future purchases, as well as view and take advantage of deals at local stores. share order info with FB friends - Xbox's Larry Hryb: Pizza Hut has been serving customers digitally "for a long time," having launched the ability to order food online back in 1994, and has published some of the first mobile apps with ordering capability. "Pizza Hut has always showed affinity for new ways to order products," he said. "Now we can do it on console. The app was a logical progression."	- live today. Xbox users who download and order through the Pizza Hut app before May 6 will get 15 percent off their first purchase. - good idea or best idea?
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2		Facebook home hits half a million, Why the shine is off Apple, Microsoft brining back the Start button http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Rob Greenlee, Co-Host of The New Media Show, Content Manager, Podcasts on Windows Phone at Microsoft LOWER THIRD URL: RobGreenlee.com, @robgreenlee
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12	tm	Germany fined Google 145,000 Euros for collecting wifi data with its Google street view cars from 2008 to 2010. Hamburg data regulator Johannes Caspar told Bloomberg it was one of the biggest data protection rules violations known. Google has since rectified the data collection process for StreetView cars, but has paid fines in other countries.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-22/google-fined-145-000-euros-over-wi-fi-data-collection-in-germany.html
13	sl	Facebook has reached 500k downloads on Google Play since launching internationally on the platform five days ago. Around 100,000 downloads a day sounds pretty good, right? Well, not really, especially since Facebook has over 1 billion users, and consider that when Instagram launched on Android last year, it hit over 1 million downloads in a day. Add some pretty bad reviews to the Google Play store and you have to wonder if Chat Heads just aren't gonna stick.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/21/facebook-home-hits-500k-in-five-days-pales-in-comparison-to-instagrams-android-shift/
14	ia	Last year, a British parliamentary committee accused several companies including Google of "immorally" minimizing the taxes they pay to the UK. Google's chairman Eric Schmidt says his company fully complies with the law and if the law changes, Google will comply with that, too. In the past six years, Google's tax credits have exceeded its tax payments. Maybe the UK wants to Google how to change the law?	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/net-us-google-britain-tax-idUSBRE93L0J720130422
15	tm	China Business reported an anonymous FoxConn employee says Apple has returned 5 to 8 million iPhones for not meeting Apple standards. No word whether these were current iPhones or the first run of a new iPhone. Citi's Glen Yeung claims the next iPhone has been delayed one to two months, for an expected August or September launch, due to volume production issues.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/22/rumor-apple-returned-batch-of-8-million-defective-iphones-to-foxconn
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17	sl	Google I/O's right around the corner, and the lastest news is that Google Now might be coming to both iOS and the desktop. Newly discovered code in a Google page hints that it might just become part of the standard web search interface if you opt in. Source code for the page in testing encourages you to, "get started with Google Now," because it provides, "just the right information at just the right time."	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/Google-now-may-come-to-the-web/
18	ia	Yahoo is on a tear with its apps. After launching new mail and weather apps last week, Yahoo just released a new version of the Yahoo iOS app and it features Summly integration. Yahoo recently purchased Summly, which summarizes news articles. The new Yahoo app looks like its new weather app with images underneath cards of text featuring news summaries. Right now, the brand new app is available in the US and is designed for the iPod touch and iPhone.	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/04/22/yahoo-re-launches-iphone-app-with-deep-integration-of-summ-ly-acquisition-redesigned-article-pages/
19	tm	Anonymous activists as well as many other organizations called for an Internet blackout today to protest the Cyber INntelligence Sharing and Protection Act, AKA, CISPA. CISPA's supporters say it is necessary to allow private companies to share more data with government agencies to stop criminals. Opponents say it does not provide adequate safeguards for privacy.	http://www.zdnet.com/how-to-join-todays-april-22-cispa-protest-7000014320/
20	sl	Japanese authorities are asking ISPs there to block the use of Tor, in order to more effectively combat cybercrime. According to The Mainichi, the National Police Agency (NPA) is planning to ask ISPs to block customers if they are found to have "abused" Tor online. Since Tor anonymises traffic, that can be messy. Last year a hacker named Demon Killer was posting death threats on public message boards, the police arrested the 4 people whose IP addresses had been used, got a confession, but then had to apologize when the hacker kept posting messages while the suspects were in custody.	http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-04/19/japan-police-stop-using-tor
21	tm	Tax-free online shopping in the US may end soon. The US Senate plans to vote today on a bill allowing States the authority to collect sales tax on all Internet purchases. The Marketplace Fairness Act changes the current practice of requiring a business to have a physical presence in the state before taxes are collected. The legislation would also attempt to simplify state tax laws and move them towards uniformity.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/senate-planning-vote-on-internet-sales-tax-bill/2013/04/21/2eaaeab2-a933-11e2-8302-3c7e0ea97057_story.html
22	ia	The European Commission says it's sent out objections to a number of chip companies for price fixing. The EC says that several companies formed a cartel to control prices for chips you'd find in bank cards and SIM cards. The Commission did not name which companies it is investigating, but chipmaker Infineon confirmed with Reuters that it received a statement of objections from the EC. The world's largest maker of smart cards, Gemalto said it was not being investigated.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/us-eu-smartcards-idUSBRE93L0C520130422
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28	sl	Facebook Home Hits 500K Downloads In Five Days, Pales In Comparison To Instagram’s Android Shift	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/21/facebook-home-hits-500k-in-five-days-pales-in-comparison-to-instagrams-android-shift/
29		- 500,000 download mark on the Google Play store after a week+, half are negative reviews, average rating of 2.2.. open to US on the 12th but international not until the 16th - Facebook app on Android has between 100 million and 500 million downloads. IG Instagram saw 1 million downloads in just 24 hours when it arrived on Android last April.	- is this decent for a "launcher" on only a few android devices (Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II, HTC One X, and the HTC One X+, along with the Facebook Phone, the HTC First.)? anyone surprised?
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31	tm	Apple's dimming luster roils suppliers, investors	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/us-apple-suppliers-idUSBRE93K04520130422
32		Rumor: Apple returned batch of 8 million defective iPhones to Foxconn	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/22/rumor-apple-returned-batch-of-8-million-defective-iphones-to-foxconn
33		Another Delay Expected for Apple (AAPL) iPhone 5S as Volume Issues Linger	http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Another+Delay+Expected+for+Apple+(AAPL)+iPhone+5S+as+Volume+Issues+Linger/8267081.html
34		Slowdown in Apple orders weighs on LG Display's first-quarter profit	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/us-lgdisplay-earnings-idUSBRE93L06320130422
35		- Widely reported slipping dates for next iPhone - Taiwanese source said problem finding coat in that won't interfere with fingerprint sensor - FoxConn employee told China Business that 5-8 million iPhones returned as substandard. Not sure which model - Chip make Cirrus Logic warned drop in revenue due to one main customer, assumed to be Apple (90% of cirrus sales) - LG Display Co Ltd reported its smallest profit since it returned to the black, down 74% quarter-on-quarter due to declining iPhone display orders (Apple 30% display revenue for LG) - Apple expected to report 8% increase revenue on Thursday. Smallest in years Q: Is this just the market coming down from the near $1000 overinflation of recent years, or is Apple really slipping and can't innovate fast enough?
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37	ia	Windows 8.1 set to bring back the Start button	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/22/4251610/windows-8-1-start-button
38		- A new report from The Verge by Tom Warren says that Windows 8.1 will bring back the Start button (sort of) - The button on the bottom left of the screen will be the same Windows flag that you see when you bring up the charms bar - Clicking it brings you to the Start Screen - It does NOT bring back the Star Menu - This goes along with reports that Windows 8.1 will allow you to boot to desktop Q: If this is the way the Start button comes back, is it enough?
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43		- The Google Operating System blog dug into some source code of a Google page and found that Google Now may be coming to Google's home page. - In the code, there are mentions of Google Now and the ability to Edit your home location or work location - The Google Operating System had some example images as to how the homepage could look with Google Now integration - It showed off a Chrome extension that offers GN style info as well as the Google Search app for the Nexus 10 Q: Google Now integration with Google's homepage: Cool feature or iGoogle 2.0?
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45	sl	A Comedy Show That Comes via a Hashtag	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/22/business/comedy-central-to-host-comedy-festival-on-twitter.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
46		- twitter accounced "partnership" w BBC America. now partnership with Comedy Central for five-day comedy festival - comedians posting video snippets of routines and round tables and posting jokes using the hashtag #ComedyFest. - as part of the festival, the comedian Steve Agee will host a “Vine Dining” party, telling stories in six-second videos. The cast of HBO’s “Veep” shares “vines” from the set, as does the cast of ABC’s hit “Scandal.” A&E puts 30-second videos of “Duck Dynasty” on Twitter - CC has seen young male audience move to viewing content via web. next month, Comedy Central will introduce a free, ad-supported app, called CC: Stand-Up.	- “One of these days we will be ambivalent about where people watch Comedy Central,” said Steve Grimes, the channel’s senior vice president for programming and multiplatform strategy. - Fred Graver, head of TV at Twitter, said partnering with Comedy Central and others was not about turning the service into a television distribution platform, but developing deeper relationships with programmers that eventually lead to more people joining Twitter. - Twitter will live stream the only #ComedyFest event that will take place with an actual audience, at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles.
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49		Samsung Emering Technology Lab In collaboration with Roozbeh Jafari, an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas, Dallas working on mind-control interface for mobile phones - launch an application, select a contact, select a song from a playlist, or power up or down a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. - a cap studded with EEG-monitoring electrodes, improved cap cut set-up time from 45 minutes to 10 seconds but still, cap. - Want to make it look like a cap people would wear all day Q: So your Samsung cap, your google glasses, your Apple wristband…. amiright?
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60		NEXT Berlin conference in Berlin starts tomorrow too, runs through the 24th	http://nextberlin.eu/
61		also tomorrow, Apple and AT&T announce earnings
62		Nokia teases QWERTY phone announcement on April 24th	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/nokia-teases-qwerty-phone/
63		Samsung Galaxy S4 to launch in India on Friday April 26	http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/hardware/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-to-launch-in-India-on-April-26/articleshow/19678435.cms
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74		Tom and Posse, I think people are overthinking the whole Evernote getting into hardware thing. When I think of Evernote, I think of a flat application that a user can use to build on, for something as mundane as shopping lists to researching and writing a novel, I've often mused how easily it could be used to replace the current clunky database frontend used at my place of employment. I'd like to see Evernote put out something similar on the hardware end, kind of a combination between a WeMo, Twine and a Raspberry Pi, a super open consumer accessable (although like its software front not necessarily inviting) hardware platform that is what you make of it. I don't know what the use case would necessarily be (I'd be on Kickstarter if I did) but that's what would make sense to me coming from Evernote. Love da' sho Rich in Lovely Cleveland
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2		Microsoft earnings not so bad, Apple keeps what you say to Siri, Amazon has 14 new TV pilots for you http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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12	tm	Microsoft earnings weren't bad, considering the disaster that is the PC market right now. Profit rose 19% and Earnings Per Share were $0.72 up from $0.60 last year and beating analyst expectations. Revenue from Windows rose 23% due to revenue that was deferred front he advance upgrade program last summer. Without that revenue, sales were flat. Office rose 8% and Server & Tools rose 11%. CFO Peter Klein announced that MS would work with OEM's to come out with small devices. Klein is also leaving Microsoft. No Windows 8 sales numbers were revealed.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/technology/microsoft-profit-rises-19.html
13	sl	Wired reports Apple has explained their data rent ion policy relating to Siri. Voice clips spoken to Siri are stored on Apple's servers for up to two years. Apple’s Trudy Muller said the company takes steps to ensure that the data is anonymized and only collects the Siri voice clips in order to improve Siri itself. If a user turns Siri off identifiers and associated data are deleted immediately.	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/04/siri-two-years/
14	ia	Wikileaks published a transcript of a meeting between Julian Assange and Eric Schmidt. The conversation dates back to June 23, 2011 when Schmidt was Google's CEO and when Assange was under house arrest. The conversation spans five hours and covers a number of topics. Of note, Assange told Schmidt he "wouldn't mind a leak from Google" regarding data requested under the Patriot Act. The meeting took place because Schmidt was researching a book he is co-authoring with Jared Cohen that will be published on April 23rd.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/19/4241486/eric-schmidt-and-julian-assange-conversation-published-on-wikileaks
15	tm	Chinese site 7659 is using Apple's bulk enterprise licensing tool to distribute free versions of paid App Store applications. The store is geofenced so that only Chinese IP addresses can browse it. The bulk license is meant for companies to be able to distribute apps int he workplace without having to involve Apple. 7659 is run by hacker team Kuaiyong, which will likely lose the developer account used to provide the apps, but they could easily start another.	http://www.techinasia.com/china-kuaiyong-ios-pirate-app-store/
16	sl	The first game from Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is now official. "The Evil Within" is the first game from Mikami's Tango Gameworks studio. It's a survival horror game that will hit PCs, the current generation of consoles and the next generation consoles next year. A trailer for the game is already available.	http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/19/shinji-mikamis-new-game-is-the-evil-within?abthid=517131fafa0570b54b000005
17	ia	Speaking during Google's earnings call, Google CEO Larry Page talked about all kinds of things. Page explained the reason why Google went into fiber was because Google co-founder Sergey Brin wanted to show how high-speed internet access could change lives. On Google Glass, Page said he gets chills when he uses Glass because he thinks of it as technology of the future. On Android, Page said that Google's got some "ambitious" goals for its mobile OS, but didn't give any details.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/18/larry-page-its-important-for-google-to-focus-on-future-big-bets-not-just-incremental-changes/
18	tm	Cody Kretsinger, who went by the LuzSec name Recursion, was sentenced to a year in prison and 1,000 hours of community service for his breach of Sony Pictures Entertainment's security. Kretsinger pleaded guilty in April 2012 to one count each of conspiracy and unauthorized impairment of a protected computer.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/us-usa-lulzsec-hacker-idUSBRE93H10K20130418
19	sl	IBM missed it's earnings for the first time in 8 years, though it still grew with $23.4 billion in revenue and $3 Earnings per share. Chris Whitmore of Deutsche Bank Securities said “The IBM miss is a decidedly negative read through for the entire IT hardware segment." Services and business grew as expected with the miss attributed to lost sales and falling demand in software and mainframe markets.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/04/ibm-looks-to-sell-its-x86-server-business-to-lenovo-as-profits-crash/
20	tm	Amazon put 14 pilot episodes of TV shows from Amazon Studios up on its US website and LoveFilm in the UK for fans to vote on. Among the pilots are an episode of Zombieland, a silicon valley comedy called Betas, and a political satire called Alpha House starring John Goodman. There are also 6 children's shows. Germany will get a chance to see and vote on the shows int he next few weeks. Amazon will take the votes into account when deciding which shows to green light for 13-episode seasons.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/19/4236092/amazon-studios-debuting-14-original-pilots-free-streaming
21	ia	A U.S. District Court decision that said YouTube did not infringe on Viacom's copyrights was affirmed after being sent back to the District court by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In other words, YouTube does not owe Viacom $1 billion for copyright infringement. The court said Viacom did not prove that YouTube was aware of copyrighted material being uploaded to its servers. If you thought this was over, it's not. Viacom says it will appeal.	http://allthingsd.com/20130418/youtube-beats-viacom-in-copyright-case-again/
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28		The Microsoft number we all want to know: Windows 8 sales to date	http://www.zdnet.com/the-microsoft-number-we-all-want-to-know-windows-8-sales-to-date-7000014238/
29		MS Q3 profit rose 19% - $6.06 billion, $0.72 EPS, up from $5.11 billion, $0.60 yoy. - Revenue from Windows rose 23% (Q ending 3/31) --Upgrade offer rev. recognized (flat w/o), multiyear contracts, Surface sales (Surface and non-OEM up 40%) NO Windows 8 sales numbers. - Office rose 8%, Server & Tools rose 11% - Ballmer: " “The bold bets we made on cloud services are paying off as people increasingly choose Microsoft services including Office 365, Windows Azure, Xbox LIVE, and Skype." - Peter Klein: MS working closely with OEMs to produce "small devices powered by Windows." --CFO Peter Klein leaving
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31	sl	Apple Finally Reveals How Long Siri Keeps Your Data	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/04/siri-two-years/
32		- everything Siri takes in is held for 2 years. Wired got statement from rep at Apple Trudy Muller after after a post yesterday highlighting shadowy privacy policy: Siri’s Privacy agreement, Apple says that it deletes your user data as well as the “recent” things that you’ve said to Siri whenever you slide the Siri switch off. But it keeps the older stuff, and it’s not exactly clear how this process works. - ACLU had raised concerns - Muller says the data is anonymized and only collects the Siri voice clips in order to improve Siri itself. - you speak to Siri, analyzed by Apple’s data farm. Apple generates random numbers to represent you, associates the voice files with that number. not your Apple user ID or email address. - Once the voice recording is six months old, Apple “disassociates” your user number from the clip, deleting the number from the voice file. But it keeps these disassociated files for up to 18 more months for testing and product improvement purposes. “Apple may keep anonymized Siri data for up to two years,” Muller says “If a user turns Siri off, both identifiers are deleted immediately along with any associated data.”
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35		[APK Teardown] Google Games, Anyone? Play Services Is Getting Real-Time And Turn-Based Multiplayer, Invitations, In-Game Chat, Lobbies, Leaderboards, And Achievements!	http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/18/apk-teardown-google-games-anyone-play-services-is-getting-real-time-and-turn-based-multiplayer-invitations-in-game-chat-lobbies-leaderboards-and-achievements/
36		- Android Police did an APK teardown of MyGlass, the Google Glass companion app and found Google appears to be working on a game center - The hub would include leaderboards, achievements, multiplayer support, and in-game chat. - For turn based games, the code says that you'll get notifications when it's your turn - In-game chat also gets a mention, though it’s apparently limited to real-time multiplayer - There is also a chat room function so you can talk before a game. - Android Police doesn't think the service has a lot to do with Google Glass since Glass can't run complex games. - The Glass team apparently shipped the full suit of Google Play Services with their app Q: Google Play Game Center! Is this something Google needs to do? Assuming it's real, do you think this would be more like Apple Game Center or Xbox Live?
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46		- Twitter has partnered w BBC America. bbca offical twitter account sent out the tweet: .@Twitter and @BBCAmerica, home of #DoctorWho & #TopGear, ink deal to offer 1st in-Tweet branded video synced to entertainment TV series - what does that mean? cnet speculates that tweeted video would be companion content to the programming that appears on the network, with the partners driving traffic to each other. - twitter partnered w NBCUniversal during last year's Olympic Games to corral tweets from athletes and fans but didnt have video - rolled out twitter #music yesterday. recent Bloomberg reported twitter could cut deals with NBC and Viacom to feature those networks' TV content -- and run ads against it. Last November, Twitter announced that veteran Hollywood executive Peter Chernin had joined its board.	- during something like boston unfolding, can twitter handle more than one "channel" at a time?
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49		Facebook Voice Calling Now Available To All US Users Thanks To Today’s Android Rollout	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/18/facebook-voip-home/
50		- Facebook brings free VoIP calling to Android in the US. - The feature was already available in 23 other countries. The US is the 24th. - In the US, you'll be able to make VoIP calls using Home and the Messenger app - Already available for iOS since January - users will know they have the new VoIP feature if they can click the "i" icon on a friend's profile and then select "free call." Q: So this means you'll be able to make free Facebook calls on the two major mobile platforms in the US. With faster mobile networks in the US, will this make FB a major player in the VoIP game?
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12	tm	Verizon Communications beat analyst expectations this quarter, with its Verizon Wireless unit activating 4 million iPhones, a jump over last year's 3.2 million, and adding 677,000 subscribers. Earnings rose to $1.95 billion a jump up from $1.69 billion last year and earnings per share were 68 cents a jump over 59 cents last year. Verizon has stepped up pressure to buy out Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/us-verizon-results-idUSBRE93H0HC20130418
13	sl	The new Twitter #Music App has launched for the iPhone and on the web at music.twitter.com. Popular page shows you new music that's trending across Twitter while the Emerging tab shows "hidden talent found in tweets." The Suggested tab shows artists you might like based on the artists you follow on the service and who they follow. And the #NowPlaying tab shows songs your friends are listening to or tweeting about. twitter music works with existing rdio and spotify accounts too.	http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/twitter-music-app-launches-iphone-web-listen-bands/story?id=18984039
14	ia	Wired published a story spotlighting the terms of service that come along with Google Glass. It turns out that Google specifically says that you may not resell, loan or transfer your device to another person and if you do, they reserve the right to brick your device. Google hasn't commented on the matter when contacted by Wired.	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/04/google-glass-resales/
15	tm	Yesterday Yahoo CEO MArissa Mayer promised the next stage of Yahoo's recovery would mean delivering beautiful products. Today Yahoo delivered two. A new Yahoo Mail app for Android and iOS tablets features a Readability-like interface for reading email and a Flipbopard like way of paging through messages. A new Yahoo Weather app for iPhone pairs weather-appropriate Flickr pictures of locations with the forecast you're looking at.	http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/04/18/yahoo-apple-google-ipad-android/2092645/
16	sl	Google has named Provo, Utah as the third market where it will deliver its 1 Gbps fiber service. But Unlike its network plans in Austin and Kansas City it is taking a different approach to the Provo, Utah deployment by purchasing the city's existing iProvo fiber network. If the city council approves the deal, Google would upgrade the existing network to 1 Gbps technology and expand the network so all homes in the city can get access to the service. Google would offer a free 5 Mbps service to the 115,000 residents on the existing Provo network who pay a $30 activation fee.	http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/google-fiber-buy-iprovo-network-upgrade-utah-city-1-gbps/2013-04-17
17	ia	Nokia's released its Q1 financials and it's a mix bag. For its Lumia unit, sales were 5.6M devices, which is up from 4.4M sold in Q4. The bad news is that basic phone sales were down, which led to Q1 net sales declining 20% compared to last year at the same time. Nokia's stock price took a hit on the news. Enough about the news - let's talk about a Nokia rumor. A Financial Times source says that Nokia will refresh its Lumia line and it may include a "phablet," which would compete with the likes of the Galaxy Note.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/nokia-idUSL5N0D529E20130418
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19	tm	As Microsoft grows ever closer to ending support for Internet Explorer 6 on April 8, 2014, the bane of corporate enterprise, Google has stepped up to offer a helping hand… as long as you switch to Chrome. Extensions called Internet Explorer Legacy Browser Support and Chrome Legacy Browser Support promise to ease the transition to a modern browser for companies who built internal applications that require older browsers to work properly.	http://www.zdnet.com/its-not-you-its-ie-google-gives-users-a-way-of-breaking-up-with-legacy-browsers-gently-7000014138/
20	sl	Samsung is considering purchasing mobile memory chips from rival SK Hynix for future products, including its new flagship Galaxy S smartphone to be launched this month, J.K. Shin, head of Samsung's mobile business, said yesterday. A deal would be great for SK Hynix, which currently relies on Apple as its big customer for its DRAM chips. This might spell an even tighter chip supply as other mobile gadget makers look to increase memory storage capacity.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/us-samsung-hynix-chips-idUSBRE93H01N20130418
21	tm	Anonymous would like to add a dedicated site for citizen journalism to its breadth of activities and was able to raise $54,798 on Indiegogo to do just that. The site, to be called Your Anon News will gather breaking news, reports and blogs from independent reporters online and provide an outlet for ‘citizen journalists’, to livestream events as they happen.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/04/17/anonymous-raises-54798-through-indiegogo-to-kickstart-its-dedicated-news-site-for-youranonnews/
22	ia	A new ultraportable laptop is making waves and it's not from the usual suspects. Say hello to the KIRAbook by Toshiba. It's got a 13-inch screen with the ridiculous resolution of 2560 x 1440. Inside, you can get an Intel Core i5 or i7 alongside 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. The KIRAbook also comes with dedicated phone support -- Toshiba promises customer calls will be answered within 45 seconds. The KIRAbook starts at about $1600 and will ship May 12th.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/17/toshiba-kirabook-hands-on/
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29		- twitter music app launched today, web version rolling out at music.twitter.com - Twitter blog post by Posted by Stephen Philips, Founder, We are Hunted - uses Twitter activity, including Tweets and engagement, to surface popular tracks/artists. go to a profile to see which music artists they follow and listen to songs by those artists. tweet songs from within app. - three sources: iTunes, Spotify or Rdio. default is previews from iTunes, Subscribers to Rdio and Spotify can log in for full tracks in those catalogs. - Twitter says it will explore and add other music service providers. - available in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Over time, we will bring the service to Android as well as to more countries
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33		Yahoo’s New Mail App For iPad, Android Tablets Brings Fullscreen Reading And Speedy Inbox Management	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/18/yahoos-new-mail-app-for-ipad-android-tablets-brings-fullscreen-reading-and-speedy-inbox-management/
34		Yahoo’s Surprisingly Gorgeous New iOS Weather App Centers Around Crowdsourced City Photos	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/18/yahoos-surprisingly-gorgeous-new-ios-weather-app-centers-around-crowdsourced-photos/	VIDEO
35		Yahoo releases new weather and mail apps in second phase of rebuilding effort	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/18/4236734/in-phase-two-of-rebuilding-effort-yahoo-releases-new-apps-for-weather
36		Those beautiful apps Marissa Mayer promised are here - "Unbox Your Mail" for Tablets - Flipboard like presentation - A readability-like approach. Better management of selection of email - Standalone weather app - pairs Flickr apps of city in the conditions described, same old crappy data Q: OK folks, here are the beautiful apps. What do we think?
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44	sl	Google Fiber to buy iProvo network, upgrade Utah city to 1 Gbps	http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/google-fiber-buy-iprovo-network-upgrade-utah-city-1-gbps/2013-04-17
45		- Provo, Utah is goog's 3rd market for 1 Gbps fiber to the home service - is purchasing the city's existing iProvo fiber network. - City council members are scheduled to vote on the deal next Tuesday, April 23. Google says will upgrade the existing network to 1 Gbps technology and complete network construction so all homes have access. will also offer a free 5 Mbps service to the 115,000 residents on the existing Provo network who pay a $30 activation fee. - Kevin Lo, general manager, Google Fiber, said in a blog post that they "intend to begin the network upgrades as soon as the closing conditions are satisfied and the deal is closed."where it would compete against - if all goes well will leapfrog austin to #2 spot after KCity with service up and running by late 2013. announced Austin, Texas this month but won't begin offering services until 2014. - in provo will compete w Comcast (current 105 Mbps speeds) and incumbent telco CenturyLink (1.5 Mbps to 40 Mbps depending on how far away a customer resides from the nearest remote terminal or central office). -	- make sense to purchase another service provider, rather than build from scratch?
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48		Crowdsourcing or witch hunt? Reddit, 4chan users try to ID Boston bomb suspects	http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57580148-1/crowdsourcing-or-witch-hunt-reddit-4chan-users-try-to-id-boston-bomb-suspects
49		Reddit Thinks It Can Solve the Boston Bombings	http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/04/17/reddit_fingers_boston_bombing_suspect_blue_robe_guy_photo_shows_striped.html
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52		SubReddit "findbostonbombers" started by British poker player who goes by Oops777 - Images on 4Chan also going viral - "People were already speculating on suspicious people in the crowds. The worst case scenario is we waste our time, but the best is that we find something the FBI missed — which is why all suspicious information that isn't ruled out is sent to the FBI." - BuzzFeed's John Herman points out: "On Reddit, or 4chan, there is no distinction between verification and reporting. It's all public." - Reddit has responsibly solved crimes before: 'Reddit Bureau of Investigation' -- “Witch-hunts and the posting of personal information are forbidden. The motto not your personal army applies.” - “Does anyone remember Richard Jewell?” top post on findbostonbombers 1. Is this a case of vigilantiism and it should be discouraged. Is it irresponsible no matter how well-nitentioned? 2. Is it a case of crowdsourcing in action and there's a real possibility that more data can be crunched and a real significant find made if kept within the bounds?
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12	tm	Microsoft reached a patent-licensing agreement with Hon Hai the parent company of Foxconn, makers of most of the tech you carry around with you in your pocket. The agreement protects Foxconn from being sued over devices it makes that run Android or ChromeOS. Microsoft says it now has agreements with manufacturers of half the world's Android devices. Google continues to insist the devices do not violate Microsoft's patents.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57579970-75/microsoft-inks-patent-protection-deal-with-foxconn-parent/
13	sl	Intel announced fiscal Q1 earnings yesterday, meeting expectations on revenue with $12.6 billion for the quarter, and missing earnings per share at $0.40 due to a declining PC market, according to Bloomberg's analyst concensus. According to research firm IDC, Windows 8 is much to blame for the decline. Sales were down 13.9% for PCs, not including tablets or hybrids. Intel's PC group revenue alone totaled only $8 billion, down almost 6% year over year. Intel said in a statement that a decline in overall revenue of 7% was what it expected after a holiday season.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/16/intels-q1-2013-meets-revenue-expectations-at-12-6b-misses-on-eps-at-0-40-as-pc-market-slows/
14	ia	I've been gone for a couple of days, so let's get back to serious tech business - porn! The Chinese National Office Against Pornographic and Illegal Publications has told Apple and 197 other websites to remove content it deemed obscene. Apple will have to remove content that is accessible from its App Store, but there aren't any details as to what material was classified as obscene.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-17/apple-ordered-to-remove-obscene-content-from-china-store.html
15	tm	The tech sector may finally get one thing it wants from the US Government. More H1-B Visas. A bipartisan group of senators released highlights of a proposed immigration bill, backed by President Barack Obama, that seeks to reform the immigration system and nearly doubles the quota for H-1B visas for skilled workers.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/17/us-usa-immigration-tech-idUSBRE93F1DL20130417
16	sl	The American Civial Liberties Union has filed a request for investigation and complaint for injunctive relief against against AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, and T-Mobile. Why? Because the majority of phones that the carriers sell run Google's Android OS, but rarely receive software updates, a practice the ACLU says violates provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act barring deceptive and unfair business practices, since the carriers don't disclose that not providing updates in a timely manner puts customers at greater risk of hacking attacks. The filing asks that customers be allowed to terminate contracts that cover a phone that's no longer eligible to receive updates.	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/04/wireless-carriers-deceptive-and-unfair/
17	ia	The revived version of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Privacy Act (CISPA) is now facing a veto threat from the White House. In a statement, the Obama administration said that it wants "additional improvements, and if the bill, as currently crafted, were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill." The statement also voices a number of concerns including companies are offered a "broad scope of liability limitations" and that citizens should have a "right to know that corporations will be held accountable... for failing to safeguard personal information adequately."	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/04/obama-threatens-cispa-veto-sponsor-calls-opponents-basement-dwelling-14-year-olds/
18	tm	The Amazon Android app store is coming to your country. Probably. Developers can now submit apps for sale in 200 additional countries including South Africa, Brazil and India. It's quite a jump from the current 7 nations. The Amazon App store is central to the Kindle Fire and downloadable as an alternative on most Android devices.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2035400/amazons-android-appstore-to-become-available-in-200-more-countries.html
19	sl	United States Google Play Store users, say hello to Sherpa, a voice digital assistant that launched ts Spanish-language Android app in October and is Google Play top app in Spain and Latin America. Sherpa now also understands English, and currently uses Google’s speech API to translate commands into a kind of meta-language, and then it parses meaning and intent from the resulting string of concepts. Sherpa also has a PayPal deal, uses Twitter’s API, and pulls info from LinkedIn profiles and Wikipedia entries.	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/17/spains-siri-challenger-sherpa-learns-english-arrives-in-the-u-s/
20	tm	The first product of the Nokia exodus will finally see the light of day in May. When Nokia left the MeeGo OS alliance, many Nokians left with it to create Meego phones. Jolla (YO-luh), makers of the Sailfish UI for Meego announced it will show off it's first handset next month and kick off a pre-sales campaign for folks who wish to register to buy the phone. Sales of the phone are still expected in the second half of 2013, according TechCrunch.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/17/jolla-to-show-first-phone-in-may/
21	ia	Yahoo's released its latest financial information. Let's check the scoreboard - $1.14 billion in revenue, beating the $1.1B expected by analysts. Profits were over $390M; last year at the same time, profits were only $286M. On the downside, display revenue and search revenue were down compared to last year. BGC Partners analyst Colin Gillis said "Display was a relative disaster." Yahoo's stock price took a hit after reporting its financial data.	http://articles.marketwatch.com/2013-04-16/industries/38579699_1_yahoo-japan-yahoos-ability-alibaba
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28		Chromebooks grab only 0.02% market share	http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/381214/chromebooks-grab-only-0-02-market-share
29		- Intel CEO Paul Otellini says that when its Bay Trail chip hits, you'll see prices for touch-enabled ultrathin notebooks "as low as $200" - Otellini made the comment while speaking on the company's Q1 earnings call - Bay Trail is a redesign of the Atom architecture - Haswell-based ultrabooks should hit as low as $500 Q: Would pricing Windows devices at $200 revitalize the PC business? Would it help Win8 gain general acceptance?	- For the week of 8 April to 14 April, Chromebooks grabbed only 0.023% of worldwide browsing according to Net Applications - which acc'g to PC Pro puts Chromebooks on par with WinRT devices
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32		Android Co-founder: Android Originally Meant for Cameras	http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Android-Andy-Rubin-Smart-Cameras-Android-Datacenter-Linux,22070.html		MENTION
33		- AppAnnie Index report: Q4 2012: Apple’s Apple Store 4x sales of Google Play. Q1 2013 2.6x. - Google Play has reached close to 90% of the App Store’s downloads in Q1 2013, but iOS still leads in revenue - games are biggest rev driver in US, China, Russia, Japan, and South Korea. In Q1 2013 was 80% of revenue in Google Play and 70% in the App Store. - iOS: Photo & Video apps are #3, Education apps #4 worldwide - Google Play: Social now in top 5 category - top 5 Google Play countries (by download): US, South Korea, India, Russia, and Japan. top 5 iOS: US, China, the UK, Japan, and France.	- Andy Rubin at Japan New Economy Summit in Tokyo: original "ambitious" projection by Google aimed for a 9% smartphone market share in North America and Europe by 2010. Android saturation actually grew to 72-percent as of 2012 - originally designed as a camera OS. "smart cameras" would connect to a PC. PC would link to an "Android Datacenter" that allowed users to store photos in the cloud. Google purchased Android in 2005, expanded the OS for mobile handsets."We decided digital cameras wasn't actually a big enough market," said Rubin. "I was worried about Microsoft and I was worried about Symbian. I wasn't worried about iPhone yet."
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36		Yahoo's Marissa Mayer tries to trigger chain reaction	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57579938-93/yahoos-marissa-mayer-tries-to-trigger-chain-reaction/
37		$1.14 billion revenue, EPS $0.35 ($0.38 non-GAAP) -expected $1.1 billion, EPS $0.25 - Display revenue $455 million, search $425 million, down yoy - Mayer: "getting the company growing at a rate we would like to will take several years." - Mayer executing "sprints', First sprint was reinvigorating company culture, employee satisfaction and retention - "Companies with the best talent win, and it's clear we are back in the game," tripled resumes, attrition rate halved, 14% of new hires were boomerangs - Next sprint is "building beautiful products" - Yahoo will have more frequent, smaller product changes across the portfolio. - Mayer took over as President and CEO On July 16, 2012
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42		- Bloomberg reports Richard Williamson, the manager who had led Apple’s mapping efforts, has joined FB's mobile software group, according to people with knowledge of the hire. Williamson hired by Steve Jobs but fired in Nov after Apple Maps backlash - other former apple employees: Greg Novick, a former iPhone manager who helped develop the device’s touch interface; Mike Matas and Kimon Tsinteris, software designers who joined when Facebook acquired their company Push Pop Press; and software engineers Scott Goodson, Tim Omernick and Chris Tremblay.	- fb also hired loren brichter, tweetie creator, pull to refresher creator, letterpress creator. also worked at apple. - nest labs, square employ former apple employees - is this FB knowing how to use talented ppl better than apple? better management?
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45		Small in size, big on power: New microbatteries a boost for electronics	http://news.illinois.edu/news/13/0416microbatteries_WilliamKing.html
46		U of I Prof. William P. King led team to make new lithium ion micro battery - research published in April 16 Nature Communications with author grad student James Pikul - High energy (release charge fast) and high power (store a lot) - For instance: could supposedly jumpstart a car and still recharge a phone - recharges 1000x faster than competing tech - footprint of a few millimeters - estimated to make devices 30x smaller broadcast radio signal 30x farther - next step: integrating with other electronic components and low-cost manufacturing
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49		Motorola design chief: stock Android phones, cross-carrier brands coming later this year	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/16/motorola-stock-android-cross-carrier-phones-this-year/
50		- Motorola design chief Jim Wicks spoke to PCMag and explained a lot about the company's future products On the software side: - Wicks says Motorola will "embrace Android" and it "will be the unadulterated version of Android." - Wicks says that Motorola phones will be as bloatware-free as possible Hardware: - Wicks says that Motorola is working on a phone size that is "just right" and that current phones are exceeding that sweet spot. - Scratch resistance and drop resistance will also be key.	Strategy: - Motorola will try to get one brand across multiple carriers. - Wicks says that various Google business units are turning to Motorola for advice on things Motorola has expertise in and vice versa - The first Google-influenced Moto phones will appear in the second half of this year Q: Does all of this make Motorola sound like it could be a real powerhouse in the smartphone market again?
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2		The specs on Google's specs, Microsoft to bring back start button? Facebook and Twitter want more annoying video ads http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Loyd Case, Freelance writer & analyst LOWER THIRD URL: uncertainty.com
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12	tm	HP needs to look relevant and who better to partner with than a hot startup like Leap Motion. The $80 device comes out mid-May and is already headed to Asus PCs. Starting this summer Leap Motion will bundled into HP devices and come embedded in some soon after. Leap's COO Andy Miller told CNET they can embed Leap Motion into anything from a phone to a PC.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57579745-76/leap-motion-strikes-bundling-embedding-deal-with-hp/
13	sl	Google's announced specs for the Glass Explorer editions. like 5 Megapixel camera and 720P video, 16 gb of storage. Glass will only use slower 802.11B/G wifi but also has bluetooth connectivity, and Google says the display will be the equivalent of a 25-inch HD screen about 8 feet away. Oh, and a full day of battery! Sign me up!	http://9to5google.com/2013/04/15/google-glass-tech-specs-5mp720p-camera-802-11bg-wifi-16gb-storage-12gb-usable/
14	tm	Bloomberg reports Twitter is close to striking a deal with Viacom and NBC to host clips from TV shows and sell ads alongside them. Twitter has existing partnerships with ESPN, The Weather Channel and Turner Broadcasting. Former NewsCorp COO Peter Chernin joined Twitter's board in November to help the company strike more media partnership deals.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-16/twitter-said-to-seek-deals-with-viacom-nbc-to-feature-tv-online.html
15	sl	Hey Windows 8 users, do you wish you could boot straight to the desktop, and bring back the Start button? Supposedly neither were in the original plan for Blue, but reports from a couple of different forums hinted that Microsoft might be moving toward allowing users to skip booting into the Metro-Style Start menu and instead start their PCs in desktop mode. now Mary Jo Foley says her sources are confirming this looks like the deal, and added that Microsoft is also considering bringing back the Start button.	http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-windows-8-plan-blue-bring-back-the-start-button-boot-to-desktop-7000014075/
16	tm	Netflix announced it will drop Silverlight in favor of an HTML5 solution for its streaming video. Netflix has already started using the HTML5 Premium Video Extensions in Chrome on the Samsung ARM-based Chromebook. Microsoft is dropping support for Silverlight in 2021, so Netflix is looking for a more widely-supported solution that could have the effect of making Netflix compatible with more platforms like Linux.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417805,00.asp
17	sl	Facebook Chat Heads, already a part of the Home family of apps on Android, will be coming to the company's iOS application this week, says Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and Vice President of Mobile Engineering Cory Ondrejka. But while the social network is about to push an update to its iOS application that would add the floating messaging experience to Apple devices too, but that the heads would only work inside the Facebook application, meaning they won't appear over other apps.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57579843-93/facebook-chat-heads-arriving-soon-on-ios/
18	tm	Microsoft announced today it will match Amazon Web Service's on-demand prices for its Windows Azure cloud data services, a drop of 21-33% for Linux instances but a rise for Windows instances. Amazon also still beats Microsoft on reserved instance pricing, though Microsoft says companies should negotiate a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for 20-32% discounts if they're serious about that kind of service.	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04/16/microsoft_azure_ga/
19	sl	Google chairman Eric Schmidt thinks Google’s Motorola unit is amazing stuff. that's actually a direct quote. he also said on stage at the D Mobile conference today “They have a new set of products, which are phenomenal,” “Very, very impressive.” In fact, so impressive, the new products need their own product category! “Think of it as phones-plus,” Schmidt said.	http://allthingsd.com/20130416/googles-next-group-of-gadgets-will-blow-you-away-says-eric-schmidt/
20	tm	Rest easy Nokia, Microsoft isn't going to steal your market for phones away... yet. Windows Phone VP Terry Myerson told the crowd at D: Dive int Mobile that he doesn't see the need for Microsoft to build a Windows Phone of its own. Myerson said if Microsoft were to make a phone it would have to be something that one of the company's primary partners like Nokia or HTC wasn't providing and he doesn't see that happening. He also took some time to call Android a mess and claim Google is trying to quash Facebook Home.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57579798-94/microsoft-exec-sees-no-need-to-build-a-microsoft-phone/
21	sl	A Sony-backed ISP in Japan has launched a 2Gbps Internet service with 1Gbps upload speed, the world’s fastest, at least for home use. So-net Entertainment began offering its “Nuro” fiber-based service yesterday in Tokyo and six surrounding prefectures. Nuro will cost ¥4,980 (US$51) per month on a two-year contract, plus a ¥52,500 installation fee that it is currently offering for free for those that apply online.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034643/sony-isp-launches-worlds-fastest-home-internet-2gbps.html
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28		Google Glass tech specs: 5MP/720P camera, 802.11b/g Wifi 16GB storage (12GB usable), full day battery	http://9to5google.com/2013/04/15/google-glass-tech-specs-5mp720p-camera-802-11bg-wifi-16gb-storage-12gb-usable/
29		Google released API and specs for the Explorer glasses - 5 mpxl camera 720p video - 12 GB usable storage (out of 16) - B/G WiFi, Bluetooth, Bone conduction transducer - Display equivalent of 25-inch HD screen at 8 ft. - Full day of battery, micro USB cable and charger - Works w/ any phone but with Android "MyGlass" app can handle GPS and SMS Q: Are we jealous of Father Robert yet?
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32		Twitter Said to Seek Deals With Viacom, NBC to Feature TV	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-16/twitter-said-to-seek-deals-with-viacom-nbc-to-feature-tv-online.html
33		Example of ESPN video on Twitter	https://twitter.com/ESPNCFB/status/324194402530623489	SOURCE
34		- FB shopping the video ad slots to agencies, wants to lock down commitments for the first slots in June or July, according to 3 executives briefed on the product. - believed to be autoplay, presented in a video player that expands beyond the main news-feed real estate to cover the right- and left-hand rails of users' screens on the desktop version. mobile version TBD - selling four daily summer "slots," each targeting a relatively large demographic: women over 30; women under 30; men over 30; and men under 30. 15 second ads, and frequency capped to three ads per day, $1 million per ad, according to one executive. potential $4 million per day from the ads. - seems like 180 - last year General Motors quit fb ads after being turned down for larger Facebook ads that would allow it to take over a page and not be constrained to the right rail; GM subsequently quit Facebook advertising in mid-May and only resumed last week.	- Twitter close to reaching partnerships with Viacom and Comcast that add more high-quality video content and advertising according to people familiar with the matter. hosting TV clips on its site and selling ads alongside them, said two of the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions were private. - already has existing partnerships with ESPN, Weather Channel, and Turner Broadcasting - partnerships would let Twitter stream videos on its site and split the resulting ad revenue with the networks
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37		Windows: It's over	http://www.zdnet.com/windows-its-over-7000013964/
38		Microsoft's Windows 8 Plan B(lue): Bring back the Start button, boot to desktop	http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-windows-8-plan-blue-bring-back-the-start-button-boot-to-desktop-7000014075/
39		The Verge (among others) report Windows 8.1 or "Blue" will have an option to boot straight to the desktop - References to a """"CanSuppressStartScreen"""" option in early builds of the Windows 8.1 registry were recently discovered by members of the My Digital Life forum - MaryJo Foley says a source said Microsoft also considering adding Start button back in "Until it ships, anything can change," said my source, who requested anonymity. - Preview version goes live in June - Yesterday, ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols declared Windows ""over"" Q: Is this backlash against Sinofsky? Is this simple setting change the thing that saves Windows? Or is it already too late?
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44		Apple to sell 75 million low-cost iPhones next year, says analyst	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57579787-37/apple-to-sell-75-million-low-cost-iphones-next-year-says-analyst/
45		- low-cost iphone may sell 75M units in 2014, writes Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster in investor's note. says $300 non-subsidized iPhone coming in September. 30 percent cannibalization rate, meaning that for every three low-cost iPhones sold, one full-price iPhone is cannibalized. - if this plays out, Apple's share of the high-end smartphone market may dip to 37% next year from 43% last year. But its share of the low-end (under $400) market will rise to 11% in 2014 from nothing in 2012.	- meanwhile, fb home not coming to iphone. A FB executive told Bloomberg yesterday that fb is in talks to bring home to Apple's iPhone, as well as Microsoft's Windows Phone platform. - but The Next Web reported that Facebook isn't in talks with Apple or Microsoft about porting over Home, citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions. - “I think it’s fantastic — I love it,” Schmidt said at D mobile conf yesterday. “This is what open source is about. Open source is open source. It’s experimentation, it’s creativity. … I think it’s one of the main reasons that Android is doing so well right now. And it took some guts to do it.”
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48		Xiaomi finds big success selling high-end smartphones for less	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57579723-94/xiaomi-finds-big-success-selling-high-end-smartphones-for-less/
49		Lin Bin, President co-founder of Xiaomi spoke at D: Dive into Mobile - Company released first smartphone in August, 2011 - "No sales, no marketing, no retail -- we price our phones at the bill-of-materials," - $2 billion in revenue on 7.1 million phones, 2013 it's hoping to ship 15 million handsets. - Superphones. High-end Android quad-core phones for less than $400 - Example: Mi2 quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 CPU and Adreno 320 GPU - Make money off services (apps) and accessories, colored batteries - Expanding to Taiwan and Hong Kong, also have a TV box
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52		Snapchat CEO: users taking 150M images a day (before they disappear)	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/16/snapchat-ceo-users-taking-150m-images-a-day-before-they-disappear/
53		- CEO Jan Koum on D Mobile stage today: hundreds of millions of users and sends as many as 18B messages per day. Bigger than Twitter, which officially claims 200M monthly active users. The company daily processes 8 billion inbound messages and 12 billion outbound. In Spain, 98% of smartphone users are active Whatsapp users. - continues denial that it will sell to FB, Google	- Snapchat CEO and co-founder Evan Spiegel said Snapchat users are uploading 150M images every day. That’s up from 20M a day in October, and compared to Instagram’s 40M a day. - Facebook released Poke in December, a feature that mimics Snapchat’s disappearing images. It was “the best Christmas present ever, I think,” Spiegel said Tuesday at the D: Dive into Mobile conference.
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63		AT&T's Galaxy S 4 page lists April 30th ship date, $199 / $639 price for 16GB	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/16/att-gs4-ship-april-30th/
64		Demo Mobile tomorrow the 17th in SF	http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/50633
65		Paidcontent 2013 in NYC also tomorrow	http://event.gigaom.com/paidcontent/
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67		First Facebook Home update coming 'second week of May,' will be available outside US starting 'later today'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/16/4230854/first-facebook-home-update-coming-second-week-of-may
68		Firefox Mobile OS to launch in five countries this summer - Venezuela, Poland, Brazil, Portugal, and Spain	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57579679-94/firefox-mobile-os-to-launch-in-five-countries-this-summer/
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2		Microsoft jumping back into wrist computers, Google changes search results for Europe, Mozilla makes any site collaborative http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ LOWER THIRD URL: TheTechStop.net, @padresj, twit.tv/twiet, interop.net
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	The WSJ Financial Times and New York Time all report Google has agreed to a settlement with the European Commission over antitrust. Google will identify its own products. Google will also allow at least three competing results to be displayed next to its own in certain circumstances. And sites can restrict up to 10% of their data from Google's index as well as exclude results from special Google search (like travel) without excluding results from Google's main search. The agreement only applies to Europe.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/15/technology/google-and-europe-reach-deal-on-search-results.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
13	sl	Hey guess who's working on a watch? Microsoft! Yep, the company's working on designs for a touch-enabled smart watch, reports the wall street journal, citing sources that say Microsoft's gathering components for the prototype of what could potentially be a "watch-style device." like what? 1.5-inch displays from component makers for the prototype. Microsoft has not commented.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034623/report-microsoft-may-also-make-smart-watches.html
14	tm	Dish Network has put an offer on Sprint to counter Softbank's offer, starting a bidding war for the US number three carrier. Dish offered an informal $25.5 billion. Dish is also bidding to purchase Clearwire which is controlled by Sprint. Dish would have to make the bid formal to force a decision from Sprint shareholders.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/15/dish-bids-for-sprint/
15	sl	After a hiring freeze, Foxconn has reportedly begun adding employees again at one of its Chinese factories — in anticipation of Apple's next iPhone, a person familiar with the plans said to Bloomberg. The so-called "iPhone 5S," is widely believed to be Apple's 2013 iPhone that will be available on june .... just kidding.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/15/foxconn-resumes-hiring-in-preparation-for-apples-next-iphone
16	tm	Rackspace wants to help large service providers become cloud providers according to director of strategy Scott Sanchez. PC World reports Rackspace is offering to build OpenStack deployments for other hosting providers like telecommunication companies. Additionally, Rackspace will make its OpenStack deployments interoperable, allowing customers to run their workloads in different locations around the globe.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034622/rackspace-to-offer-openstack-deployments-for-service-providers.html
17	sl	MetroPCS Communications has altered some terms for its proposed merger with Deutsche Telekom unit T-Mobile USA, and has asked shareholders to vote for the deal. The move follows Deutsche Telekom upping its offer last week, due in part from pressure from activists and proxy advisory firms. The new terms include reducing the combined company debt by $3.8 billion to $11.2 billion and lowering the interest rate on the debt by 50 basis points.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/15/metropcs-tmobileusa-idUSL3N0D27Q420130415
18	tm	Facebook is trying its best to burnish its image as a violator of your privacy. Facebook has started an alliance with attorneys general in 19 states to put out “state-specific public service announcements,” starting this Tuesday. A safety video and a privacy tip sheet will be distributed on Facebook’s own safety page, as well on the AGs’ Facebook Pages and their own websites.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/15/facebook-links-up-with-attorneys-general-in-19-u-s-states-for-teen-online-safety-program/
19	sl	A group of Chinese iPhone distributors have been arrested for sending Apple with fake components in order to get replacement parts worth about 400,000 yuan (US$64,117). The five suspects were arrested this month after Apple reported to local police it had received the fake iPhone 4S components from a distributor in the Chinese city of Wenzhou also charged with repairing iPhones.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034642/chinese-iphone-dealers-dupe-apple-with-fake-components.html
20	tm	Don't Blink. Blink and you're sued for trademark infringement. Possibly. remember back on April 3 when Google announced it would fork WebKit to create its own browser engine called Blink? They may need a new name. Turns out on April 9th Microsoft filed a trademark application with the USPTO for the name Blink. Microsoft has a Windows Phone photo app called Blink. Perhaps its just hearing the name used by Google that encouraged Microsoft to file the trademark.	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/04/15/microsoft-google-blink-trademark/
21	sl	Mobile service provider NQ Mobile has some bad news...malware threats on mobile platforms grew 163 % in 2012, totally more than 65,000 identified distinct forms of app repackaging, malicious URLs and SMS phishing. The attacks were mostly geared towards Android devices, which was the platform of choice for almost 95 percent of threats identified by NQ.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/15/malware-on-mobile-grew-163-in-2012-infecting-around-32-8m-android-devices-report-says/
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28		Apple board member's remarks pique iWatch speculation	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57579469-37/apple-board-members-remarks-pique-iwatch-speculation/
29		WSJ reports suppliers MS sourcing parts for a watch-like device - 1.5-inch displays and touch - Samsung and Apple also working on wrist devices - Gartner forecast in October last year that wearable smart electronics in shoes, tattoos, and accessories will emerge as a $10 billion industry by 2016. - Apple board member Bill Campbell and Intuit CEO Brad Smith chat - Campbell: "a lot of things going on with the application of technology to really intimate things." called Google Glass a phenomenal breakthrough Q: Let your imaginations off the leash a bit, who's first to this market and what's your ideal product in wearable computing?
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31	sl	Bitcoin Miners Are Racking Up $150,000 A Day In Power Consumption Alone	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/13/the-cost-of-a-bitcoin/
32		- Bitcoin mining: find a sequence of data (called a ‘block’) that produces a specific pattern when the Bitcoin ‘hash’ algorithm is applied to the data. When a match occurs the miner gets a bounty of Bitcoins (and also a fee if that block was used to certify a transaction). The size of the bounty reduces as Bitcoins around the world are mined. Search gets more difficult computationally. These two effects combine to reduce over time the rate at which Bitcoins are produced and mimic the production rate of a commodity like gold. At some point new Bitcoins will not be produced and the only incentive for miners will be transaction fees. - Unless the miner is using the latest specially-designed mining rigs, the computers used often sport high-end graphics cards (since the GPUs are more efficient than CPUs for mining application). And running those computers requires a lot of power. Bitcoin transactions are verified by the work of software run by other people using the currency, a process that takes on average 10 minutes and can be much longer, an hour in the case of many exchange sites. - Blockchain.info, which tracks Bitcoin-related data, estimates that miners are using 1,005.59 megawatt hours of electrical consumption each day in their pursuit of new blocks of Bitcoins. costs about $150,000 in power costs each day. but generating $470,000 in Bitcoin-related revenue per day.	alternative cryptocurrencies: Litecoin, PPCoin, both designed to process transaction faster, use less power
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34	tm	Europeans Reach Deal With Google on Searches	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/15/technology/google-and-europe-reach-deal-on-search-results.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
35		Report: To Settle With EU Regulators, Google Proposes To Link To 3 Competitors Every Time It Links To Itself	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/14/report-to-settle-with-eu-regulators-google-proposes-to-link-to-3-competitors-every-time-it-links-to-itself/
36		WSJ, FT and NYT all report sources on Google deal with EC - Label Google products clearly where it does not sell ads (Weather, news) - Where it sells ads (business reviews, travel) show links to three competitors - In paid results (Google shopping) links will be auctioned to rivals - Ability to block results from vertical search w/o blocking from main search, as well as block up to 10% of content (like business hours from Yelp i.e.) - Market test for a month, giving industry chance to weigh in - 5 years, enforced by 3rd party, up to 10% of global annual sales as a fine - US closed investigation in January with minor ad-related tweaks Q: Useless, fair, or not enough?
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40	sl	Mozilla’s latest experiment adds Google Drive-like collaboration to any site	http://thenextweb.com/dd/2013/04/14/mozilla-towtruck-is-an-experimental-project-that-adds-google-drive-like-collaboration-to-any-site/
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42		- TowTruck works by adding a snippet of JavaScript code on your site. real-time authoring, collab, messaging and voice chatting via Web RTC. - start a session by "starting" towtruck. add code to site to display green button to turn on. you get a towtruck link, share that link with a collaborator, they join, you're off and running - open-source project, Mozilla says alpha quality, use with caution - last week medium introduced collab tools
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45		June 28 Nintendo will pull the plug on five channels in the U.S., Australia, and other countries, - Forecast Channel, the News Channel, the Everybody Votes Channel, the Nintendo Channel, and the Check Mii Out Channel. - in Japan include the the News Channel, the Weather Channel, the Digicam Print Channel, Everyone's Nintendo Channel, the Everyone Votes Channel, and the Mii Contest Channel. - Wii users will lose the ability to exchange data with their Wii friends via the WiiConnect24 - Interestingly, the Wii Shop channel will not be shuttered Told CNET 1.) Low participation rate on 6-year-old channels 2.) moving resources to WiiU Q: You can still buy a Wii. And fewer people want to buy a Wii U. Bad move?
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47	sl	Chinese iPhone dealers dupe Apple with fake components	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034642/chinese-iphone-dealers-dupe-apple-with-fake-components.html
48		- Chinese criminals used Apple’s return system to turn more than 100 fake iPhones into real ones. - December: Wenzhou Apple shop owner turned 121 iPhone 4S BAND parts (the core of the phone, worth about $476 each). says they were broken. Apple replaced them but in January discovered that the parts he submitted as broken were actually counterfeits. They reported this to the shop, which claimed innocence and reported the case to the police. - on April 1 they arrested one of the shop’s engineers and her boyfriend, more arrests since then. so, how many of the iPhones out there are real, if scammers can make fake parts so real that it takes even Apple itself a month to notice the difference.
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73		Hey TNT, Tom mentioned in episode 730 it was hard to find a place that takes Bitcoins. On Thursday Yahoo Finance mentions a bar in New York city that takes Bitcoins. Great timing http://finance.yahoo.com/news/theres-york-city-bar-lets-134537338.html There's A New York City Bar That Lets You Pay Your Tab With Bitcoins I have been listening to Tom and Jason for the last five years. Great show everyone! Brian	http://finance.yahoo.com/news/theres-york-city-bar-lets-134537338.html
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	By the time you hear this News Fuse, you may already have Twitter's new music app. Depending on which source familiar with the matter you believe Twitter will launch its new music app Friday, or sometime over the weekend at Coachella. BUT IT IS COMING! RYAN SEACREST SAYS SO. Thursday Twitter confirmed it acquired social music recommendation service "We Are hunted". The new Twitter Music app will supposedly make recommendations based on your Twitter account and allow you to listen to clips from services like Soundcloud and iTunes.	http://allthingsd.com/20130411/twitters-new-music-app-launches-friday/
13	sl	Mt.Gox may have been down from a DDoS but venture capitalists are still hot for BitCoin. TechCrunch reports several VCs have funded small exploratory rounds ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars in seed money to a few million. But despite the volatility the opinion seems to be that BitCoin is worth pursuing.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/11/bitcoin/
14	ia	Were you or a loved one falsely accused that your iPod Touch or iPhone had water damage and refused warrantied services from Apple? Then you may be entitled to a cash settlement. Wired says Apple's agreed to pay $53 million to settle a class action lawsuit for failing to honor warranties on the iPod Touch and iPhone. Apple had refused to repair devices if a white indicator in the device changed color - usually denoting water damage, which isn't covered by Apple's warranty. However, the indicator maker 3M says humidity could cause a false reading.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57579245-37/apple-reportedly-settles-iphone-warranty-suit-for-$53m/
15	tm	T-Mobile USA started selling the iPhone 5 today for $99 as part of its new plans that don't require a contract and separate the cost of the service from paying off the cost of the phone. In the UK, O2 announced "O2 Refresh" which will also separate service charges from monthly installments to pay off a phone.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/12/t-mobile-begins-99-iphone-5-sales-sees-lines-at-retail-stores/
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17	sl	Verizon just introduced a couple of new low-cost prepaid plans. For $35 per month you can get 500 anytime minutes, unlimited text and "mobile web." Why does Verizon say "mobile web?" Because the selection of phones are limited to non-smartphones like the LG Cosmos 2 and the ever-unknown Samsung Intensity 3. If you pay $50 per month you can get unlimited talk in addition to unlimited text and data.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57579264-94/verizon-unveils-$35-prepaid-mobile-phone-plan/
18	ia	This next story is for a very select few - if you use Google services AND you plan to die, you might want to listen up. Google's introduced a new tool called the Inactive Account Manager, which will allow you to decide what happens to your account data if you do not access it for three months or more. The tool lets you pick trusted contacts who will gain access to your data after that set time period has passed. Google even lets you write a note to your trusted contacts so you can send an email from the great beyond. Additionally, you can have all of your account data deleted after a set number of months.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/google-releases-tool-to-deal-with-your-data-after-death/2013/04/11/463e09a4-a2d3-11e2-82bc-511538ae90a4_story.html
19	tm	Wired reported yesterday that China's top search firm Baidu has hired their first researcher at a new R&D office in Cupertino, California. The new office will be devoted to researching "deep Learning" an approach to computing that mimics the human brain. Baidu also signed a partnership with Intel for research related to mobile apps. Intel will provide hardware to developers to test and port software to Baidu and Intel platforms.	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/04/baidu-research-lab/
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21	sl	The Panasonic ZT60 will be the last plasma TV from Panasonic. CNET reports Kiyoshi Okamoto, vice president of Panasonic Display confirmed that Panasonic's future R&D efforts will be channeled to OLED technology instead through a partnership with Sony.	http://asia.cnet.com/panasonic-ceases-plasma-tv-development-62221120.htm
22	tm	Everyone's waiting for the cost of solid state storage to dip down below magnetic spinning disks, and IBM says it's finally there, at least in the server room, sort of. Big Blue made the case Thursday that when you take into account power, cooling, floor space and software costs, flash drives are now the cheaper way. coincidentally IBM also announced a new family of all-flash storage arrays. Sprint, Kroger and Thomson Reuters all backed IBM up saying they saw big improvements in access speeds, latency and database performance.	http://www.informationweek.com/storage/systems/ibm-flash-storage-hits-tipping-point/240152747
23	ia	According to AV-Test, an independent testing lab, Bing delivers approximately five times as many malware infested website results compared to Google. AV-Test looked at over 40 million websites. Out of 10 million results, Google returned 272 malicious results. For Bing, 1,285 results out of 10 million were infected.	http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/security/310268-bing-delivers-five-times-as-many-malicious-websites-as-google
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29	sl	Twitter’s New Music App Launches This Weekend	http://allthingsd.com/20130411/twitters-new-music-app-launches-friday/
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31		- ATD says the app is launching today, but hears it might be over the weekend to coincide w Coachella - suggests artists and tracks to users based on who you follow, who your friends follow. listen to clips of music inside the app via iTunes & SoundCloud; watch music videos provided by Vevo (owned by Universal Music and Sony.) - placeholder at music.twitter.com is live but doesn't go anywhere once you sign in - Twitter bought We Are Hunted last year, finally confirmed. WAH shuttering its service, team joining Twitter. founded in 2007. accounts will be shut down, but users can submit their email address or usernames to download their favorites.	- ryan seacrest tweeted that the service is great, and "real" - Verge reporting Apple is expected to sign the largest record label perhaps as soon as next week, sources say. Warner Music is right behind.
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33	tm	‘Chinese Google’ Opens Artificial-Intelligence Lab in Silicon Valley	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/04/baidu-research-lab/
34		Neural Networks page at Stanford's Deep Learning Institute	http://deeplearning.stanford.edu/wiki/index.php/Neural_Networks	SOURCE
35		List of Deep Learning research groups	http://deeplearning.net/deep-learning-research-groups-and-labs/	SOURCE
36		Baidu just hired first researcher for R&D office in Cupertino, California - Institute of Deep Learning (IDL) has office in China as well - "deep learning" - mimic neural networks - Google recently hired Geoffrey Hinton, leader in Deep Learning research - Voice recog. like Google's and Apple's Siri use Deep Learning - Kai Yu, who leads Baidu’s speech- and image-recognition search team, made first hire - Hoping to attract top talent and maybe see side projects ( like Baidu Eye for ex.)
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38	ia	Verizon unveils $35 prepaid mobile phone plan	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57579264-94/verizon-unveils-$35-prepaid-mobile-phone-plan/
39		- Verizon's got a new prepaid plan - $35 gets you 500 anytime minutes, unlimited text/picture messaging, unlimited mobile web. Go over the 500 minute allotment and you'll pay 25 cents per minute. Mobile to mobile calling not including - Limited selection of phones LG Cosmos 2 (messaging phone), the Samsung Gusto 2 (flip phone), the Samsung Intensity 3 (another messaging phone), and the LG Extravert (messaging phone). Q: Does this seem like a good step by Verizon or just a cruddy deal?	~dk "Prepaid $35 Monthly Plan and $50 Unlimited Monthly Plan includes unlimited Mobile Web and does not include full web browsing."
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45		- chrome extension made by Oxford University computer science student and former Google intern Owen-Campbell Moore. share messages hidden in JPEG images uploaded to FB. The only way to unlock them is through a password you create. msgs restricted to 140 characters - digital steganography — the practice of concealing messages inside computer files. Unlike cryptography, which uses ciphertext to encrypt messages, steganographic messages are simply hidden where no one would think to look. - FB would garble msgs through recompression, so Campbell-Moore replicated FB’s recompression algorithm. When encoding a message, extension auto-compresses image, as Facebook would. Then it makes lots of “very slight” changes to add redundancy. “This minimizes the amount of change it will undergo when they do recompress it, keeping the damage to the secret message low,” he says.	- Since the extension runs through a web browser without a server connection, the users can’t be detected by network analysis. It’s also hard for Facebook to block or remove permissions, as the extension doesn’t rely on a Facebook API key. - “A researcher could certainly build a simple system for detecting which images have secret messages hidden in them although they would first require access to all 300+ million photos being uploaded to Facebook every day,” Campbell-Moore says. “Which I suspect even the NSA doesn’t currently have, and performing detection on that scale would be very difficult.”
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48		- According to German independent testing lab AV-Test, Bing returned 5x as many malicious websites compared to Google - The study looked at nearly 40 million websites provided by seven different search engines. 10M came from Google, 10M from Bing - of the 40M sites, AV-Test found 5000 pieces of malware - Google was the safest. Google returned a mere 272 malicious results in 10 million - Bing returned 1285 out of 10M pages. Q: Should Yahoo use this report as a way out of its partnership with MS?
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51		Tiny DARPA chip has six-axis inertial guidance for military GPS backup	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/12/tiny-darpa-chip-has-six-axis-inertial-guidance/
52		Darpa press release from Wednesday	http://www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Releases/2013/04/10.aspx
53		Announced Wednesday at U of M by Darpa researchers (part of Micro-PNT project.) - TIMU (timing and inertial measurement unit) thin as a couple human hairs, 10mm^3 made of Silicon Dioxide - contains a six axis IMU (three gyroscopes and three accelerometers) + master clock - Gives you the three things you need to navigate - orientation, acceleration and time - Inertial systems predate GPS but used to be refrigerator-sized - Works in absence of GPS, not meant to replace it - personnel tracking, handheld navigation, small diameter munitions and small airborne platforms.
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78		Thanks for the show, I generally enjoy the balanced talk. However, all of you were pretty dismissive of Bitcoin's use to buy actual things with. Starting only at the "physical goods" section of the bitcoin wiki (which is section 7 of 11 and skips the majority of business listings) there are hundreds of businesses taking bitcoins covering everything from video games to political donations or charity work to dentistry. That doesn't count the thousands of people who use Bitcoin for person-to-person transactions (ala paypal or square) or the many businesses (especially restaurants) who accept Bitcoin but haven't bothered to get listed on the wiki. I too have been working with Bitcoin since Feb 2011 after hearing it described on Security Now and have bought everything from coffee to jewelry for my wife; using Bitcoin as a currency. I have owned a total of over 300 coins and have actually used them instead of speculated with them, a point of pride for me because if it wasn't for people using their coins they would actually have no value. Thanks again for the show, Brian from Minnesota	https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Material_.2F_Physical_Products
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12	tm	IDC and Gartner Group released their Q1 shipment numbers for the Global PC market and it is not pretty. IDC showed a 14% year over year decline in Global PC shipments, the worst drop since 1994 when IDC began tracking the market. Gartner showed an 11% year over year decline, their worst report since Q1 2001. Every region in the world dropped. Lenovo was the only manufacturer to have gains in both reports.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57578914-92/pcs-hit-by-an-ugly-quarterly-drop-as-windows-8-flops/
13	sl	The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is developing a smaller version of its Surface tablet that will launch later this year. Microsoft recently altered the Windows 8 hardware requirements to permit smaller, cheaper screens. WSJ also reports Microsoft is working on its own phone, but was unclear on plans to bring it to market.	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/04/wsj-microsoft-developing-a-7-inch-surface-coming-later-this-year/
14	ia	During a presentation at the Hack in the Box conference in Amsterdam, security researcher Hugo Teso detailed that it is possible to misdirect an airplane using an Android app called PlaneSploit. Teso was able to feed false navigation information to a simulated jet that he built out of spare jet parts he bought on eBay. He was able to control the steering of the jet while the plane was in "autopilot" mode. Anyone else freaked out?	http://blogs.computerworld.com/cybercrime-and-hacking/22036/hacker-uses-android-remotely-attack-and-hijack-airplane
15	tm	Chilling effects anyone? Remember yesterday we talked about Brian K. Vaughan's 12th issue of the Comic Saga being blocked from the Comixology iOS app because it ran afoul of Apple's rules? Turns out Apple never blocked it, Comixology just assumed Apple would. And yesterday, after Apple reportedly contacted the company, Comixology apologized and promised it will publish the comic. Saga's Brian K. Vaughan also apologized for being led to believe it was Apple's fault and said he's just glad the whole thing got cleared up. Weird.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/10/4210228/brian-k-vaughan-apologizes-for-blaming-apple-in-saga-controversy
16	sl	Adam Orth may favor Always ON connections for video games, but he's now OFF as a Microsoft employee. The Microsoft Studios creative director who tweeted his opinions on "always-on" devices, is no longer a Microsoft employee, according to "two sources" speaking with Polygon.	http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/report-microsoft-studios-creative-director-adam-orth-no-longer/
17	ia	To potentially end a two-year antitrust investigation, Google formally submitted concessions to the EU after discussions with the EU antitrust authority. The EU sought to "secure legally binding commitments" from Google since Google has a market share of over 80% in that area according to comScore. The concessions were not detailed, but a European Commission spokesman said that it will now seek feedback from market players on Google's proposals.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/11/eu-google-idUSL5N0CY2SM20130411
18	tm	Spring is in the air. Birds are singing, snow is melting and CISPA rises from it's Congressional grave to haunt the Internet again. The cybersecurity law passed the US House last year then died in the Senate under threat of a Presidential veto. Yesterday a modified bill passed out of the House Intelligence Committee and is expected to reach a House vote next week. CISPA would protect private companies from liability when sharing data with the US government to combat cybercrime. Critics say it doesn't include sufficient privacy protections.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/10/4210788/cispa-passes-committee-again
19	sl	TechCrunch reports leaders from Facebook, Google, and others announced they’re forming a political advocacy group called FWD.us pronounced Forward U. S.. The group plans to promote policies that will keep the American workforce competitive. The group’s first priority is pushing for comprehensive immigration reform, but it will also support education reform and scientific research.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/11/fwd-us/
20	tm	I've always thought the Samsung Galaxy Note needed a better name for its large size. Seems Samsung was reserving that better name for an even bigger phone. Meet the Samsung Galaxy Mega. It comes in 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch models which Samsung hilariously claims can still fit in your pocket. So buy on the baggy side. The Mega comes with an unspecified HD display, 1.7GHz processor Android 4.2, LTE, 8 or 16GB storage and an 8-megapixel camera. Samsung didn't announce a price, but it's coming to Europe and Russia in May.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57579040-94/samsung-goes-mega-with-two-new-galaxy-smartphones/
21	ia	Want to know when you can get your eyes behind some Google Glass? Well wonder no more. If you're a part of the Google Glass Explorer program, you'll get the device within the next month. That's the official word from Google, itself. Glass Explorer edition owners must pick up their devices in New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57578983-1/google-glass-explorer-edition-heading-to-devs-soon/
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27	tm	PCs hit by an ugly quarterly drop as Windows 8 flops	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57578914-92/pcs-hit-by-an-ugly-quarterly-drop-as-windows-8-flops/
28		Computer Sales in Free Fall	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324695104578414973888155516-lMyQjAxMTAzMDEwMDExNDAyWj.html
29		IDC: Global PC shipments plunge in worst drop in a generation	http://www.zdnet.com/idc-global-pc-shipments-plunge-in-worst-drop-in-a-generation-7000013839/	GOOD GRAPH
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32		IDC PC numbers are in and ugly - Global PC shipments -14% you (forecasted -7.7%) - Worst quarter since tracking began 1994, 4th straight quarter of you decline Gartner not much better - Global PC Shipments -11.2% - Worst drop since Q1 2001 - Samsung saw Chromebook sales continue to grow - HP dropped 24%, Apple either dropped 7.5% (IDC) or grew 7.4% (Gartner), - Lenovo only company to see increase Blame? - IDC says Win8 user interface, missing Start button, costly touch screen - Tracey Rothenberger COO Ricoh: "I don't think there's anything wrong with [Windows 8], but I think there's minimal value in the incremental changes that are there." Q: IDC blames Win8, Gartner blames smartphones and tablets, what do you blame?
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34	sl	Bitcoin Price-Drop Caused By Rush Of Interest, Not DDOS, Says Mt.Gox Exchange; Newcomers Now Opening ~20k Accounts Per Day	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/11/bitcoin-price-drop-caused-by-rush-of-interest-not-ddos-says-mt-gox-exchange-newcomers-now-opening-20k-accounts-per-day/
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36		- yesterday Bitcoin crashed after quintupling in price over the past 30 days. went from $265 earlier today on exchange Mt. Gox to $150. - another exchange called TradeHill is saying that the crypto-currency is falling because of there are apparent distributed denial of service attacks on Mt. Gox and Bitstamp. - now Mt. Gox says on FB page that it wasn't a DOS, but too much interest in Bitcoin. infrastructure slowed down under volume of new users, lag then caused panic and sell off currency - Mt.Gox said 60,000 new accounts were opened in the first few days of April alone, vs 75,000 for the whole month of March, and added that it is seeing an average of 20,000 new accounts opened per day, - Mt.Gox closed the exchange for two hours in order to add more servers, then said it WAS under DDOS
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38	ia	Exclusive: Microsoft's next Xbox will take over your TV, interact with your cable box	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/10/4208970/next-xbox-tv-entertainment-plans
39		- The Verge reports that the next Xbox will control your cable box - Citing multiple unnamed sources, The Verge says the next Xbox will have an HDMI pass-through similar to Google TV devices that will allow MS to place an overlay UI on top of existing TV channels." - This is supposed to be a "Key part of the next-generation Xbox." - Since MS has partnerships with content providers, the Xbox would be able to go further than Google TV. More Xbox info: - The box will req an always on connection to use the entertainment services - the next gen Kinect will also play a role in the TV focus: next Kinect will detect multiple people and their eyes to pause content when a viewer turns their head away from their TV (the Samsung Galaxy S4 does this).	Q: Do you think this will be a selling point for the next Xbox? Does this show that gaming is a secondary concern for the consoles?
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43	tm	Cybersecurity bill advances in House	http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/293151-house-intelligence-panel-passes-cyber-intelligence-sharing-bill
44		CISPA passes committee on 18-2 vote, could be voted on by the House next week	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/04/11/cispa-passes-committee-on-18-2-vote-could-be-voted-on-by-house-next-week/
45		Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Calls Up Larry Page To Talk CISPA	http://www.webpronews.com/reddit-co-founder-alexis-ohanian-calls-up-larry-page-to-talk-cispa-2013-04
46		Privacy protections booted from CISPA data-sharing bill	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57579012-38/privacy-protections-booted-from-cispa-data-sharing-bill/
47		Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) passed 18-2 through House Intelligence Committee in a closed door meeting - Ammendement requires gov't to remove personal info from cyber threat data, amendment requiring private companies to do so was defeated - Provision removed that would aloo broad use of data for 'national security' - Did Not Pass - specifically exclude Defense Dept. and NSA, create a supervisory post - The House will take it up next week, Senate failed to act on it last year, Last year The President threatened to veto the bill. - White House has not responded to an anti-CISPA petition at Whitehouse.gov - Facebook and Microsoft oppose CISPA - Alexis Ohanian called Larry Page asking Google to oppose it too Q: There is a problem with info-sharing. How likely is it the problems with CISPA can be rectified?
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49	ia	Leaked G-chat revamp screenshots confirm Babel is coming	http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/leaked-g-chat-revamp-screenshots-confirm-babel-is-coming-1143254
50		Google Babel News: Google Voice Support “Eventually” Coming, Synced Notifications, “First Class” iOS Experience	http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/09/google-babel-news-google-voice-support-eventually-coming-synced-notifications-first-class-ios-experience/
51		Google’s Forthcoming Chat Client “Babel” Shows Up All Over The Web In Screenshots, Bug Reports, Forums & More	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/10/googles-forthcoming-chat-client-babel-shows-up-all-over-the-web-in-screenshots-bug-reports-forums-more/
52		- TechRadar grabbed some screenshots of "Google Babel" - TechRadar says its source is new, but claims the source works for Google. So take this with a grain of salt. - The screenshots are literally pictures of a screen and they aren't vey exciting. Flat Google design, instead of just text, you have cards (kind of like chat bubbles) The Service: - Droid-Life says it got its hands on a Google memo and has details on the Babel Service - Babel would combine GTalk, Hangouts and Messenger. Google Voice integration would come later. - There will be a desktop app, a Chrome app, an Android app and a "first class iOS experience" - Notifications would be synced. You'll get notifications on all of your devices, but when you check it on one device, the notification would disappear on the others. - Messages will include more than text w/over 800 emoji options	Q: Are you excited for the kitten emojis, Sarah?
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54	sl	Foursquare Gets $41 Million Investment, Time to Grow	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-04-11/foursquare-gets-41-million-investment-time-to-grow
55		- This summer, Foursquare will let all the merchants it works with buy ads and will expand its sales team to about 40 people (from 10). Foursquare is also updating the app to highlight its search function, something Crowley admits was “buried” in previous designs. - shopper goes to Best Buy (BBY), Samsung will be able to send them an ad for its TVs. - More than 40,000 applications have built Foursquare’s platform into their app, rather than building their own location databases. This lets Foursquare collect data from popular apps including Path, a mobile social network; Vine, Twitter’s video feature; and Instagram (FB), the photo-sharing network. A new revenue-sharing deal with Visa (V) and MasterCard (MA) allows people to upload their credit-card information and get discounts.	- When someone gets sent an ad from a nearby coffee shop after searching for a latte on Foursquare, between 3 percent and 5 percent of the time she’ll click on the ad or visit the shop within 72 hours, according to Steven Rosenblatt, Foursquare’s chief revenue officer.
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2		T-Mobile wants your old iPhone, Apple and Yahoo getting cuddly, More TV nets threaten to leave the airwaves http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Ken Denmead, Grand Nagus of GeekDad (Note: NOT AT WIRED ANYMORE) LOWER THIRD URL: GeekDad.com, @kendenmead, @geekdads
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12	tm	T-Mobile extended its trade-in program to iPhones starting with the launch of the iPhone 5 on the network this Friday. You can trade in an iPhone 4, 4S or 5 for a credit. The credit eliminates the $99 down for the iPhone 5 and lowers the $20 a month payoff amount by 1-7 dollars depending on which model you trade in.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57578729-37/ahead-of-iphone-5-launch-t-mobile-touts-trade-in-program/
13	sl	Hide your apps, hide your wives, Apple's out there bannin er'body. the latest is app discovery app AppGratis, removed from the App Store for violating clauses 2.25 and 5.6 of its App Store Review Guidelines, which forbid apps that promote apps other than a developer’s own, and prohibit developers from using push notifications to deliver marketing messages. AppGratis is NOT the only app to offer these features, and All Things D reports this is just the beginning. Meanwhile, Brian K. Vaughan comic Saga #12 would not be for sale through Comixology or any other third-party app on iOS because of what vaughan says is imagery less graphic than what's been allowed in the past.	http://allthingsd.com/20130410/apples-ouster-of-appgratis-is-just-the-start-of-an-app-store-crackdown/
14		Apple bans 'Y: The Last Man' creator's new comic from Comixology over sexual content	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/9/4206342/apple-bans-brian-k-vaughan-saga-from-comixology-over-sexual-content
15	ia	The lack of demand for iPhones hurt iPhone manufacturer Hon Hai. The company's sales were down 19% for the first quarter compared to last year at the same time. An analyst for KGI Securities said they expected a quarterly decline for Hon Hai, but not a yearly one and that "This shows that Hon Hai's revenue depends too much on Apple..." 60 to 70% of Hon Hai's revenue comes from putting together iPads and iPhones.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/10/us-honhai-sales-idUSBRE9390B020130410
16	tm	Several Tech news Today audience members net us an email they got from Vudu yesterday announcing a password reset. Apparently several hard drives were stolen from the company on March 24. The drives only contained the last 4 digits of credit card numbers but did contain names, email, addresses and encrypted passwords, hence the password reset. Vudu also encouraged users to change any passwords at other services that were identical to the one they previously used at Vudu.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22092059
17	sl	Are Apple and Yahoo partnering up to get more of Yahoo’s data, such as sports and news integreated with Siri on the iPHone and iPad? That's what The Wall Street Journal reports, ciiting sources that say the companies are at least talking about it. iOS already makes use of Yahoo Finance on the built-in Stocks App and taps Yahoo Sports for Siri, but yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is reportedly working to get her company’s web services loaded onto more devices. And the timing's good since apple's moved away from Google, and Yahoo going up against Google alone is a tough fight. Apple has already baked Twitter into iOS 5 and added built-in Facebook functionality in iOS 6.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/04/10/apple-and-yahoo-reportedly-in-talks-to-expand-iphone-and-siri-access-to-yahoo-sports-news-data/
18	ia	9to5Mac received a tip by someone who did some digging into the beta version of Mac OS 10.8.4 and found support for 802.11ac wireless. There is no such code in 10.8.3 and current Apple products don't ship with with 802.11ac. This would be in line with older reports that say that Apple will bring the next generation of WiFi to its devices. The WiFi standard has yet to be ratified with the IEEE.	http://gizmodo.com/5994244/os-x-code-reveals-apples-plans-for-super+fast-wi+fi
19	tm	Piper-Jaffray's biannual ten survey came out Tuesday afternoon and you can pretty much make the data say whatever you want. For instance, Apple gained popularity among teens for smartphones as did Android and Windows Phone. Beats by Dre are by far the most popular headphones. Favorite website is Amazon. Facebook, Tumblr and YouTube's popularity like totally declined while is it me or did Twitter and Google Plus get hotter? And where did Reddit and Tumblr transfer in from? Facebook's still going to win Prom. Yolo.	http://www.piperjaffray.com/private/pdf/Taking_Stock_Teach-in_Spring_2013_MV_2.pdf
20	sl	We talked about HP's plans for next-gen server farms, and now Intel's shared plans for a more efficient architecture that separates CPU, storage, power, and networking resources into individual components that can be swapped out as needed. Power and cooling would be shared across CPUs, and Server, memory, network, and storage resources would all be shared across the rack. Intel's also building an interconnect that's capable of 100Gbps. The first version of this reference architecture is expected to be published sometime in 2014.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/04/intel-wants-to-kill-the-traditional-server-rack-with-100gbps-links/
21	tm	One take on Google Fiber is that it's meant to spur competition in broadband development. In Austin it's already working. Hours after Google announced it would bring 1Gbps fiber connectivity to the capital of Texas, AT&T announced that they too looked forward to getting the same deal wight he government that Google got and will bring competitively-priced Gigabit fiber to Austin as well. Austin City councilwoman Laura Morrison told GigaOm Google has the same deal AT&T already had. Whatever. Migas, Saint Arnold beer and gigabit competition! yee-haw!	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/09/take-that-google-att-ups-the-ante-with-plans-for-its-own-austin-gigabit-network/
22	ia	According to Reuters, Apple's got TSMC working on a trial version of Apple's next-generation processor for mobile devices. Reuters' source says that "TSMC has got all the authorization and details ready. Whether Apple puts in a formal order will depend on the yield rate." A transition to TSMC would mean Apple would have to redesign the chipset due to patent issues with Samsung since Samsung helped develop the processors that Apple currently uses.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/15/us-tsmc-apple-idUSTRE76E0MZ20110715
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28	tm	Ahead of iPhone 5 launch, T-Mobile touts trade-in program	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57578729-37/ahead-of-iphone-5-launch-t-mobile-touts-trade-in-program/
29		T-Mobile Press release	http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/articles/iphone-5-comes-to-t-mobile	SOURCE
30		- T-Mobile extends existing trade-in program to iPhones on Friday - No money down and reduced payoff rate; normal is $20 a month, $99 up front for iPhone 5 - iPhone 5 $168 bill credit (extra $13 a month) - iPhone 4S $120 credit ($15 a month) - iPhone 4 $24 ($19 a month) - iPhone comes to T-mobile April12, OfferEnds June 16. - Virgin Mobile yesterday promised $100 to any customer who switched from T-Mobile by the end of May.
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32	ia	Apple and Yahoo reportedly in talks to build a deeper iOS partnership	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/9/4206794/apple-and-yahoo-in-talks-to-build-a-deeper-ios-partnership
33		YAHOO SOURCE: Here's The Real Reason Marissa Mayer Bought A 17-Year-Old's Startup For $30 million	http://www.businessinsider.com/why-marissa-mayer-bought-a-30m-startup-2013-4?op=1
34		- WSJ reports that Yahoo and Apple are in discussions for new partnerships for iOS - The new arrangement would include deals to get more content from Yahoo News either pre-loaded on Apple devices or through Siri - The WSJ says no deal is imminent citing "people with direct knowledge of the companies' relationship" - Meanwhile BusinessInsider.com thinks it finally has a handle on the Yahoo acquisition of Summly the news aggregation app. BI says that Summly didn't have a lot of users or revnues, but Summly did have a partnership with SRI International. - SRI had equity in Summly. (SRI also once held equity in Siri) - According to the site, Yahoo calls Summly "Yahoo's Siri" Q: Sounds like a good deal for Yahoo if it becomes a reality - any downsides? Is Apple just being pig-headed in distancing itself from Google?	- Yahoo already provides data for iOS's Stocks and Weather apps. Yahoo data is also in Siri
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36	sl	Apple’s Ouster of AppGratis Is Just the Start of an App Store Crackdown	http://allthingsd.com/20130410/apples-ouster-of-appgratis-is-just-the-start-of-an-app-store-crackdown/
37		Apple bans 'Y: The Last Man' creator's new comic from Comixology over sexual content	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/9/4206342/apple-bans-brian-k-vaughan-saga-from-comixology-over-sexual-content
38		- app discovery app AppGratis pulled from app store this week for "developer guideline violations." Simon Dawlat, founder of AppGratis says he’s “in total disbelief”, just a few days earlier Apple approvedl iPad version - yanked for violating clauses 2.25 and 5.6 of its App Store Review Guidelines, which forbid apps that promote apps other than a developer’s own, and prohibit developers from using push notifications to deliver marketing messages. appgratis does both, but so do a bunch of other apps - john packowski at ATD says he's been told Apple feels that these apps threaten the legitimacy of the App Store charts by providing a way for developers to spend their way to a high ranking. Apple did something similar in 2011, when it rejected a number of applications running incentivized app installs within their apps, undermines the integrity of the App Store by cluttering it with alternative storefronts, possibly screwing with Apple’s integration of Chomp, the app search and discovery company it acquired earlier last year.	- Brian K. Vaughan, maker comic Saga, issued a statement saying that Saga #12 would not be for sale through Comixology or any other third-party app on iOS. - "Unfortunately, because of two postage stamp-sized images of gay sex, Apple is banning tomorrow’s Saga #12 from being sold through any iOS apps. This is a drag, especially because our book has featured what I would consider much more graphic imagery in the past, but there you go." - Image can't sell Saga #12 through Comixology on iOS, but users can buy it on the web or an Android app, then sync it over. But there's a more curious wrinkle to the case: Image has told us that you'll also be able to find it on Apple's own iBookstore. That's precisely what happened with Sex, a previous Image comic that was banned from third-party apps but not iBooks.
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43		Boxee rebrands new device as Cloud DVR, tones down cord cutting rhetoric	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/09/boxee-cloud-dvr-rebranding/
44		- Boxee is rebranding its Boxee TV device. From now on the cloud-based DVR is called "Boxee Cloud DVR" - The $100 device lets you watch live TV and record to Boxee's servers assuming you have a fast enough connection. It also has some internet streaming services like Netflix. - If you want to record to Boxee's servers, Boxee just added a free tier. You get 5 hours of DVR playback, recordings expire in 90 days and you can only watch your recordings on your TV - The $10/month tier gives you unlimited playback, recordings don't expire and you can watch them on your tablet, phone, computer, and tv. - The service works in the following cities so far: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, LA, NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC Q: Will a free tier get more people interested in picking up the DVR?
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47		Fox affiliates 'on board' with plan to move to pay TV amid dispute with Aereo	http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/fox-affiliates-board-plan-move-pay-tv-amid-201609006--finance.html
48		Univision: Aereo could also force it to cable	http://www.marketplace.org/topics/tech/fox-and-univision-threaten-move-cable-over-aereos-tiny-tv-antennas
49		- yesterday we talked about Chase Carey, COO of News Corp., indicated that Fox would change to a subscription model to get paid for TV content it produces. last week's court decision upholding Internet TV company Aereo's right to stream broadcast TV without paying retransmission fees. - now CBS & Univision getting on board. Leslie Moonves, CBS CEO, told NYT that he "wholeheartedly supported what Chase said" and that CBS held talks with cable operators about taking its signal off the air. CBS currently in litigation with Dish Network over its ad-skipping technology. - says NY-Connecticutt for now because that's where Aereo operates - Univision also threatening to pull OTA signal. says going to cable-only would have a big impact on its viewership. In a press release the Spanish-language broadcaster noted that Hispanics watch free TV through an antenna at twice the rate of the average viewer.	- Steve Pruett, the chairman of the Fox affiliate board of governors, told AP at NAB over 200 stations are "on board" with a threat to transition to pay TV if Aereo keeps reselling Fox's signal without paying for rights. - says TV stations can send out two signals — one to cable and satellite companies and another out over the free airwaves. Premium Fox programs for paying customers, free-to-air broadcasts would be of lesser quality.
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51	tm	EA Makes Worst Company In America History, Wins Title For Second Year In A Row!	http://consumerist.com/2013/04/09/ea-makes-worst-company-in-america-history-wins-title-for-second-year-in-a-row/
52		EA earned hatred with poor games, lack of vision, and contempt for the audience, not homophobia	http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/ea-earned-hatred-with-poor-games-lack-of-vision-and-contempt-for-the-audien
53		EA's proactive response	https://www.ea.com/news/we-can-do-better	SOURCE
54		The Consumerist March tournament for Worst company in America - EA beat Bank of America, 2nd straight title - Comcast, AIG, BP, Halliburton, RIAA, Countrywide neve repeated as champs - SimCity server issues, after last year's MAss Effect 3 ending controversy. - Consumerist Q: When we live in an era marked by massive oil spills, faulty foreclosures by bad banks, and rampant consolidation in the airline and telecom industry, what does it say about EA’s business practices that so many people have — for the second year in a row — come out to hand it the title of Worst Company In America?	- EA COO Peter Moore's answer: The tallest trees catch the most wind. Also "Origin is breaking records for revenue" And implied everyone who hates EA is a homophobe - Ben at Penny Arcade: We don’t hate them because we’re homophobes, we hate them because they destroy companies we love. We hate them because they release poor games. We hate them because they claim our hate doesn’t matter as long as we give them our money.
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2		Microsoft calls Android an abusive monopoly, New Mac Pros coming, Pandora doubles users, but does it make any money? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Raj Deut "Dee-Yoot", Writer/Contributor for MacTalk, Macworld Australia LOWER THIRD URL: mactalk.com.au,@rajdeut		Burrito pre-show
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12	tm	The FairSearch organization, led by Microsoft and Nokia, have publicized a complaint they made against Android in the EU. The EU is already investigating Google for complaints regarding Internet Search. The complaint against Android cites the requirement that Google apps be given prominent placement if used for free, and also asserts that the free price is predatory.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/09/us-google-eu-idUSBRE9380J620130409
13	sl	It's official - Austin will be the second city, after Kansas City, to receive Google Fiber, the company's high-speed broadband and TV service. The news, made at an announcement in Austin about an hour ago, comes after three years of campaigning by the city. The first homes in Austin shoiuld be connected by mid-2014. So how much will it cost? A report published by Bernstein yesterday noted that it would cost Google $11 billion if it decided to go for a medium-sized national rollout such as this.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/09/google-makes-its-austin-fiber-plans-official-texas-city-will-be-second-after-kansas-city/
14	ia	You know what they say about AMD chips - once you pop, you can't stop. AMD will be at the heart of the PS4 and according to a Bloomberg report, AMD will also be inside the next version of the Xbox. This AMD chip would be based on the x86 architecture, which should make developers happy. The Xbox 360 uses an IBM PowerPC processor. I wonder if this will cause problems for backwards compatibility.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57578591-235/amd-chips-to-make-their-way-to-next-xbox-console/
15	tm	The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 just arrived int he UK and now it's coming to the US as well. The WiFi-only 16GB Note will hit shelves April 11 for $399. No voice calls, no data connection, but it does have a 1.6GHz Exynos 4 Quad processor, 2GB of RAM and a microSD Card slot that can add up to 64GB of storage. No word on when other versions might reach the US.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/09/samsungs-399-16gb-galaxy-note-8-0-will-launch-in-the-u-s-on-april-11/
16	sl	Almost 60,000 apps have been removed from Google Play, probably because a number of apps don't meet the store’s anti-spam policies. Some may have been pulled by the publishers themselves. But not 60,000... many of these were pulled by Google directly.This is the highest number of apps it has removed in a single month, suggesting a closer focus on apps which contravene its terms & conditions.	http://9to5google.com/2013/04/09/60000-apps-zapped-from-google-play-in-suspected-anti-spam-move/
17	ia	The United States Air Force has designated six cyber tools as weapons. This designation will help the Air Force receive funding from the U.S. government. The Air Force also plans to add 1,200 people its its cyber workforce, that's a 20% increase.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57578567-83/u.s-air-force-designates-six-cybertools-as-weapons/
18	tm	The Pirate Bay website is always on the move. Now it's in Greenland. Sort of. Torrentfreak reports TPB though the Swedish authorities might come after it's .se domain name so the site switched to .gl and got a new set of IP Addresses. The Pirate Bay dropped their .org domain early last year to avoid US authorities.	http://torrentfreak.com/the-pirate-bay-moves-to-gl-domain-in-anticipation-of-domain-seizure-130409/
19	sl	Popular messaging app WhatsApp says it is not in fact in discussions to sell the company to Google. Earlier this week, a single-source report from Digital Trends said that the company was mulling over a $1 billion sale to ol Goog. These rumors have swirled before, back in December the word was that Facebook was the interested buyer, and back then WhatsApp said the story was "factually inacccurate."	http://allthingsd.com/20130408/whatsapp-were-not-selling-to-google/
20	tm	Intel announced it's next generation of Thunderbolt at NAB in Las Vegas. Code-named Falcon Ridge, it will enable 4K video file transfer and display simultaneously and run at 20 Gbps while maintaining backwards-compatibility with previous cables and connectors. Expect production on Falcon Ridge based stuff to begin in 2014.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/08/intel-announces-next-gen-thunderbolt-20-gbps-throughput/
21	ia	26-year old Ryan Ackroyd has plead guilty to one count of computer hacking. Ackroyd admitted he was a part of the group Lulzsec using the name "Kayla" where he worked with others to hack into PBS and the Arizona state police. Ackroyd will not be facing trial on another count of conducting a denial of service attack and will be sentenced on May 14th.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22079709
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29		In Europe, New Protest Over Google	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/09/technology/09iht-google09.html
30		FairSearch Complaint	http://www.fairsearch.org/mobile/fairsearch-announces-complaint-in-eu-on-googles-anti-competitive-mobile-strategy/	SOURCE
31		FairSearch, antitrust complaint against Google in EU over Android - European Union Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said Android complaints independent of desktop search complaints (November 2010) - FairSearch lawyer Thomas Vinje: "Google is using its Android mobile operating system as a 'Trojan Horse' to deceive partners, monopolize the mobile marketplace, and control consumer data," - "Android phone makers who want to include must-have Google apps such as Maps, YouTube or Play are required to pre-load an entire suite of Google mobile services and to give them prominent default placement on the phone, the complaint says." - Calls Android being free "predatory pricing" - US FTC ended their investigation in January FairSearch members, Microsoft, Nokia, Oracle, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Twenga Foundem and adMarketplace. Q: Is Google justified in requiring placement in exchange for free apps?
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33	sl	Doubling its U.S. member base in 2 years, Pandora hits 200M registered users	http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/09/doubling-its-u-s-member-base-in-2-years-pandora-hits-200m-registered-users/
34		Just Six Months After Being Acquired, Twitter’s Vine Hits #1 Free Spot On Apple’s App Store	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/08/just-six-months-after-being-acquired-twitters-vine-hits-1-free-spot-on-apples-app-store/
35		- pandora added to windows phone 8 in march. no ads until 2014. - 200M registered users, doubled from 2 years ago - over 140M registered users listen to Pandora on smartphones (1 in 3 smartphone owners tune into Pandora each month)	- Vine is top free app in Apple's app store - Twitter launched it in Jan, acquired it 6 mo. ago - doesn't mean most downloaded ever, just momentum. snapchat is #8. - still iOS only. look at IG. half user base uses Android, took forever
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37	ia	Apple's big Mac Pro revamp to debut this month, report says	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57578520-37/apples-big-mac-pro-revamp-to-debut-this-month-report-says/
38		- According to Mac Daily News, Apple will finally update the Mac Pro as early as this month, but that date could be June - A Cnet source says Apple doesn't have an April event planned for the Mac Pro (that's no surprise) - The last update to the MP was last June 11, 2012 with a processor bump and more RAM - The buyer's guide at MacRumors says the MP is refreshed on average at about 427 days. This current MP is 302 days old. - What was missing in that last update: No thunderbolt, no USB 3.0, faster SATA Q: What features does Apple need put into a new MP? Did Apple miss an opportunity not refreshing the line during NAB?
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43		LG to expand retail stores in emerging markets, WSJ says	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57578600-94/lg-to-expand-retail-stores-in-emerging-markets-wsj-says/
44		- Former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson’s job as CEO of J.C. Penney didn’t work out. - was SVP Retail at Apple for 10 years. position open. - John Browett ran retail, came from the U.K. discount electronics retailer Dixons. Browett was let go as SVP of Retail after less than a year; even he now says he was “a bad fit” at the company. - Johnson has been on the rocks for a while now at J.C. Penney too. The stock has tanked during his tenure. (JC Penney's biz was a turnaround project, rather than a expansion) -	- meanwhile, LG plans to increase the number of its retail stores in emerging markets in an effort to boost its market share in smartphones and build a bigger reach for its consumer electronics, according to The Wall Street Journal. The publication, citing Senior Vice President Kim Ki-wan, said the company plans to grow the number of LG-branded shops by as much as 20 percent above the current level of more than 3,000. - LG will focus on stores in India, the Middle East, and Africa, and it will display and sell its various products such as smartphones, televisions, and home appliances, the report said.
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46	ia	Microsoft reportedly developing Windows Blue for PC, mobile OS integration	http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20130408PD207.html
47		Tom Warren's reaction	https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/321367375393980417
48		Is Microsoft integrating Windows Phone and Windows? You’d hope so	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/04/is-microsoft-integrating-windows-phone-and-windows-youd-hope-so/
49		No Evidence Microsoft Is Merging Windows with Phone	http://windowsitpro.com/windows-8/no-evidence-microsoft-merging-windows-phone
50		- A DigiTimes report says that Microsoft's Windows Blue is an independent project that is working on merging Windows for the PC with Windows Phone. - The purpose of merging the two would be to compete with Android and Chrome - The same report says MS is developing another OS that will be next version of Windows (8.1) - This report got plenty of reactions in the tech world. - Tom Warren, editor at The Verge, says "Windows Blue does not merge Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone into a single product. Do not listen to DigiTimes. They're drunk." - ArsTechnica's Peter Bright parsed the DigiTimes piece and found it interesting that DigiTimes redefines the current understanding of Windows Blue - Blue has widely been reported as Windows 8.1. The DigiTimes report separates the two. - What does the "Blue" designation mean anyway? Paul Thurrott says lots of products have a "blue" version coming including WP - Paul also says there's no evidence MS is merging the two OSs, but he says he thinks it's a great idea Q: Does it sound like MS to have an independent team that would be above both the WP and Win teams? Do you agree with Tom Warren - is DigiTimes is drunk?
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52	tm	News Corp. to Take Fox Off Air If Courts Back Aereo Service	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-08/news-corp-says-it-will-take-fox-off-air-if-courts-ok-aereo-1-.html
53		News Corp. Threatens to Pull Fox off the Airwaves if Aereo Wins	http://allthingsd.com/20130408/news-corp-threatens-to-pull-fox-off-the-airwaves-if-aereo-wins/
54		Aereo CEO predicts TV networks will go to Congress if lawsuits fail	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/2/4172646/aereo-ceo-predicts-tv-networks-will-go-to-congress-if-lawsuits-fail
55		Judge to halt broadcast streaming service	http://variety.com/2012/digital/news/judge-to-halt-broadcast-streaming-service-1118064021/
56		NewsCorp COO Chase Carey at an NAB keynote - Chase Carey COO NewsCorp - “If we can’t have our rights properly protected through legal and governmental solutions, we will pursue business solutions. One solution would be to take the network and make it a subscription service. We’re not going to sit idly by and let people steal our content.” - Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia told Verge after court win: ""Judging from the past, if litigation doesn't work, then [the broadcasters will] go to Congress. That's the path they've taken before." - U.S. District Judge George Wu ruled against Alki David's AereoKiller, disagreeing explicitly with the 2nd Circuit and finding the retransmission public and therefore a violation. - Aereo says Aereokillers service was different and less legally defensible. Q: Bluff, bluster, or real business problem?
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2		Microsoft Xbox announcement coming soon, Google Fiber coming to Austin, Sony brings 4KTV price down. http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Ewen Rankin, Editor of British Tech Network LOWER THIRD URL: britishtechnetwork.com, @ewenrankin
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	The Verge reports MoDaCo.com has leaked a pre-release version of FaceBook Home, the new app for Android that takes over your home and lock screen and integrates Facebook. Facebook announced the app would only work on five phones. MoDaCo says it works on a wide range of devices including the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 7 tablet, by simply allowing "install from unknown sources" in the settings.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/8/4196034/facebook-home-beta-download-nexus-4-leak
13	sl	Telecom equipment maker Ericsson has announced it's acquiring Microsoft’s Mediaroom IPTV business, which makes software that allows operators to deliver television over the Internet. rumors about this started the end of last month by Bloomberg. Microsoft took to its blog as well, and says the acquisition “mutually beneficial and strategically aligned for both parties”.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/8/4196336/microsoft-mediaroom-iptv-sale-ericsson
14	ia	HTC reported some financials and things aren't so great for the company. Its profit was down 98% compared to last year - yikes. The company was hit hard due to the delayed launch of its new flagship phone, the HTC One. HTC's net profit was about $2.8 million, which is its lowest quarterly net profit since 2006.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57578378-94/htc-profits-smacked-by-delayed-launch-of-htc-one/
15	tm	Paul Thurott and The Verge agree, Microsoft will announce details of its next game console on May 21, in advance of E3, which isn't until June 11. Thurott said the event was originally scheduled for April 24 but was moved. The Verge reports the event will be small with the first details announced, reserving the big unveil for E3. And Paul also added he hears the console will be around $500 with a $300 annual Xbox Live subscription and must be Internet connected to use.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57578387-75/microsoft-may-announce-next-xbox-on-may-21/
16	sl	Live in California? Drive a lot? You can now be pulled over for using your GPS while driving. The state's current ban on texting while driving has been expanded, via an appellate court. California v. Spriggs argued that the ”distraction would be present whether the wireless telephone was being used as a telephone, a GPS navigator a clock or a device for sending and receiving text messages and emails.”	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/06/california-court-bans-checking-smartphone-maps-while-driving/
17	ia	The US Patent and Trademark Office withdrew some of its concerns over Apple's trademark application for the iPad Mini. Originally, the USPTO issued a statement saying that the word "mini" may not be subject to trademark as it is merely descriptive. The new position by the office is that Apple would be required to display a disclaimer when it uses the word mini that says "No claim is made to the exclusive right to use 'MINI' apart from the mark as shown." If Apple doesn't do that, the USPTO may refuse to register the entire mark.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/08/uspto-retracts-objections-to-apples-ipad-mini-trademark-application
18	tm	Friday evening Google announced they would make an announcement in conjunction with the city of Austin, Texas on Tuesday at 11 AM Central. KVUE-TV and VentureBeat both reported the announcement would in fact be Google Fiber Internet coming to the live music capital of the world. Engadget reported a reader spotted a post on the Google Fiber blog at 3 AM ET Saturday morning titled "Google Fiber's Next Stop: Austin, Texas" with dummy text. The post has since disappeared.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/05/google-fiber-austin-rumor/
19	sl	Sony's got pricing and a release date for its new 4K LED televisions, and now the company has announced more details about its 4K FMP-X1 media player at NAB 2013. The device looks like what Sony showed off at CES 2013, and will become available sometime this summer for $699. The FMP-X1 will be bundled with 10 films, including Bad Teacher, the remake of The Karate Kid, Taxi Driver.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/7/4194290/sony-fmp-x1-4k-media-player
20	tm	Ars Technica's Nate Anderson reports that an ISp seems to be injecting its own ads onto every Web page it serves to its subscribers. Robert Silvie and PhD student Zack Henkel both describe discovering code in pages accessed with a connection from CMA Communications that routed ads from a service called R66T. After Anderson contacted CMA, their terms of service changed on April 4 to described a digital layer of information provided by R66T and requiring users to waive their right to sue.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/04/how-a-banner-ad-for-hs-ok/#p3n
21	ia	According to Digital Trends, Google is currently in negotiation to buy WhatsApp for somewhere in the neighborhood of $1 billion. The talks started four or five weeks ago and apparently, WhatsApp is "playing hardball" with Google looking to get even more money than Google's offering. WhatsApp is a messaging app that lets its users send text, audio, video, and images to each other.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57578375-296/google-in-talks-to-acquire-whatsapp-for-nearly-$1-billion-report/
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28	sl	Microsoft plans to focus on Xbox for TV, sells Mediaroom IPTV business to Ericsson	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/8/4196336/microsoft-mediaroom-iptv-sale-ericsson
29		- Ericsson has agreed to acquire Microsoft’s Mediaroom IPTV business, which makes software that allows operators to deliver television over the Internet, - last month Rumors about an impending deal were reported by Bloomberg - MS said the deal allows it to fully focus on its consumer TV strategy with Xbox- trying to build a "Cloud TV" platform for Xbox - Mediaroom powers 22M set-top boxes in 11M subscriber households, will make Ericsson the leading provider of IPTV and multi-screen solutions with a market share of over 25%, and puts it in a lead position for ‘TV Anywhere’ consumption. - acquisition is expected to close during the second half of 2013 - Mediaroom is used by television service providers like AT&T U-verse, Deutsche Telekom’s Entertain, Telefónica and Swisscom.	- The Verge has learned that MS has pushed their Xbox event back to May. Paul Thurrott revealed recently that Microsoft is planning an Xbox event for May 21st, and we understand this date is accurate. This is the tentative date for a next-generation Xbox announcement, but Microsoft had originally planned an April 24th event. - MS issued apology for tweets posted by Adam Orth, MS Studios Creative Director, about having always-on connections and #dealwithit: reminding people that "this person is not a spokesperson for Microsoft" and it apologized, stating "we are very sorry if this offended anyone." Even more curiously, doesn't deny always-on, nstead saying that this is not "how we would communicate directly with our loyal consumers."
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32		Google Fiber coming to Austin	http://www.kvue.com/news/Google-Fiber-coming-to-Austin-201695291.html
33		Friday evening Google sent out invites to an announcement in Austin Tuesday morning 11 AM Central. - “a very important announcement that will have a positive impact on Austinites and the future of the city.” - VentureBeat and KVUE-TV reported it would be Google Fiber - Engadget reported a post entitled ‘Google Fiber’s next stop: Austin, Texas’ was live on the Fiber site at 3am - author listed as ‘SoAndSo’ from the ‘SoAndSo Team’ Q: So why Austin?
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35	ia	Sony announces $699 FMP-X1 4K media player for summer release, 4K downloads slip to fall	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/7/4194290/sony-fmp-x1-4k-media-player
36		Sony 4K movie service will work with PS4, require 100GB-plus downloads	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/28/4040932/sony-4k-movie-service-will-work-with-ps4-require-100gb-plus-downloads
37		RED's $1,450 Redray player challenges Sony for control of 4K in the living room	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/1/3713386/red-redray-player-1450-preorder-4k-video
38		World's First 4K TV Channel Goes Live	http://mashable.com/2013/01/14/first-4k-channel/
39		- Sony announced pricing for some gadgets it showed of at CES - There's a 55-inch 4K TV that will run you $6000 - 65-inch model will cost $7000 - Both will be available online and retail on Apr 21st - Sony also announced its 4K Media Player, the FMP-X1 which will run you $700 and comes bundled with 10 movies, available sometime in the summer - Its 4K movie service won't launch until the fall. The service will feature movies from Sony Pictures and "other notable production houses." apart from that, there's no mention as to the size of the catalog. - Sony Electronics President and COO Phil Molyneux told The Verge back in February that the 4K service would work with the PS4 Q: What is the point of the FMP-X1 player? Could a bundle of movies make it worth the price? Shouldn't this bundle of flicks just be in the tv?	- Movies: Bad Teacher, Battle: Los Angeles, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Karate Kid (2010), Salt, Taxi Driver, That’s My Boy, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Other Guys and Total Recall (2012). Other ways to get 4K content: - Redray Player $1,450 plays 4K video from an internal 1TB hard drive. The Redray only supports 4K video that's encoded in the company's proprietary new RED format. - the World's first 4K TV channel went live in Europe back in January. Eutelsat, a French-based satellite provider, has just begun broadcasting in 4K on a demo channel.
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42		- HP planning to commercially release a new kind of server. server uses low-power Intel chips. H.P. says it uses 89% less energy and is 80% smaller than today’s typical server. It is also said to cost 23% as much overall. - HP announced this 16 months ago, called it Project Moonshot. CEO Meg Whitman has talked about it as a major source of new growth many times since then. - partnering with many chip suppliers. Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Applied Materials, Texas Instruments and Calxeda, which makes low-power chips normally used in mobile phones, all at an event in New York where H.P. showed off the machine. - H.P. says it'll make new versions of this one every three to six months, rather than yearly cycle - servers are shaped like cartridges that snap into an enclosure. servers will have different performance characteristics, and customers with large data centers can mix and match servers - Forty-five of the cartridges fit into an enclosure, and anywhere from 10 to 40 enclosures can be fit into a standard server rack.	- David Donatelli, GM of HP's server/storage/networking biz, says co. sold more than $12 billion of older servers in 2012, said he did not think the old models would go away soon. Sales in volume of the new versions may not even occur until 2014, he said. But he was clear that a change was under way.
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44	ia	Google in talks to acquire WhatsApp for nearly $1 billion -- report	http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57578375-296/google-in-talks-to-acquire-whatsapp-for-nearly-$1-billion-report/
45		Rumor: Google negotiating $1 billion acquisition of WhatsApp	http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/google-acquiring-whatsapp/
46		WhatsApp fee structure	http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/23014681
47		- According to Digital Trends, Google is trying to acquire WhatsApp for about $1 billion - WhatsApp is a messaging app for mobile that lets its users send text messages, images, video, audio to each other - The app is available on Android, iOS, Blackberry and WP - Digital Trends says that WhatsApp processed 18 billion messages on New Years Eve 2012 alone - WhatsApp fees: For iPhone there is only a one-time charge, when you first download the app. For all other phone types , WhatsApp is free to download and try for the first year. After which, you have the option of subscribing to an additional year of service for $0.99 USD. - Google already has a number of messaging options including Google Voice, Google Talk, Google Messenger, and Google Hangouts Q: What would Google need with another communications app?	- WhatsApp uses a customized version of XMPP - Google Talk also uses XMPP
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50		Exclusive: Former News Corp President Chernin bids $500 million for Hulu	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/05/us-hulu-chernin-idUSBRE9340YD20130405
51		Hulu seeks buyers, gets $500 million bid from former News Corp president	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/04/hulu-seeks-buyers-gets-500-million-bid-from-former-news-corp-president/
52		Peter Chernin former COO NewsCorp reportedly offering to buy Hulu - Reuters reports Chernin Holding Group offered $500 million (ATD source says that is low) - Hulu reportedly wants $2 billion - Bid hinges on licensing rights plus $300 million debt - Chernin architected Hulu while at NewsCorp. Also Providence Equity backs him, they sold their Hulu stake last year ($200 million both ways) - Chernin has mused publicly about an online competitor for HBO Q: How to bridge the gap between $500 million and $2 billion? Could Chernin+Hulu beat Netflix to the HBO-beating punch?
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62		Starting on Monday, April 8th, sites across the web join in a week of action, led by the Internet Defense League (the same groups that helped lead the fight against SOPA), to fix the CFAA.	http://www.fixthecfaa.com/
63		ad:tech starts tomorrow, runs through wed in SF	http://na.ad-tech.com/sf/
64		Black Rock Shooter: The Game heads to PSN on April 23rd	http://www.slashgear.com/black-rock-shooter-the-game-heads-to-psn-on-april-23rd-07276779/
65		Namco Bandai has revealed, through the game’s official website, that June 25 will be the official release date of the 3DS game Project X Zone. - a strategy RPG crossover developed by Monolith Soft that brings together characters from Namco Bandai’s stable of games as well as those from Sega and Capcom.	http://www.warpzoned.com/2013/04/project-x-zone-crosses-over-to-america-on-june-25/
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77		Hi TNT Crew, I was listening to Friday's episode where you discussed game companies requiring internet access to play games such as Sim City as well as the speculation that the new Xbox might require it. The issue I have not heard anyone discuss that really bothers me is the question of how long a game will be supported. Maybe I am missing something, but what if the unthinkable happens and EA goes out of business, for one example. Or, does a game company decide to shut down servers to save money when only a handful of people are playing in some number of years they consider a "reasonable" lifetime? Is there some kind of fail-safe to this kind of internet copy protection that I am not aware of? Love the show! Tony, from Albany, OR
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2		Is Facebook Home a threat? Apple to take on Pandora, MS guy says always connect is the future, #dealwithit http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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12	tm	Samsung expects operating profit for Q1 of 2013 to be 8.7 trillion won which is about $7.7billion. That's a 53% increase over 2012. So why is that troubling some analysts? Because it would break a string of five straight quarters of record profits for the Korean giant. The good news is, the Galaxy S4 pre-orders start April 16, so there's hope for a good Q2.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57578066-94/samsung-expects-first-quarter-profits-of-$7.7b-up-53-percent/
13	sl	Cnet is citing 2 people familiar with the situation that Apple is close to striking a streaming deal with two of the major music labels that's better than what the labels currently get from Pandora, because they'd offer new revenue streams in addtion to a per-stream rate, like Pandora's model. That includes a quick way for consumers to buy a song they hear, potentially boosting download sales from iTunes, as well as a revenue share of new audio ads Apple is planning to add to the free service, according to sources.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57578062-37/for-labels-apples-iradio-deal-could-be-sweeter-than-pandora/
14	ia	According to a leaked memo published on Business Insider, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has invested in Business Insider. The memo penned by Business Insider founder Henry Blodget says that the company raised $5 million with a "significant investment" from Bezos. Blodget posted an official announcement about the deal after his memo was leaked to his own site.	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/04/05/business-insider-raises-5m-including-a-significant-investment-from-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos/
15	tm	According to March 29 filing in San Francisco Federal Court, Google has challenged a demand by the U.S. government for private user information related to a national security probe. The Electronic Frontier Foundation believes this to be the first time a major communications company has pushed back against a National Security Letter. The challenge comes three weeks after a federal judge in San Francisco ruled that NSLs, which are issued without a warrant, are unconstitutional.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-04/google-fights-u-s-national-security-probe-data-demand.html
16	sl	T-Mobile subscribers can now preorder the iPhone 5. The 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models are all available in either black or white. The new contract-free, subsidy-free plan, gives buyers two choices: They can pay the full nonsubsidized cost of the iPhone up front, or they can contribute a small down payment and then pay off the full cost in the form of 24 monthly payments of $20 each. 16GB iPhone 5 sells for $99 up front or $579 in total, the 32GB edition costs $199 initially or $679 in total, and the 64GB flavor goes for $299 up front or $779 in total.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57578099-37/t-mobile-kicks-off-preorders-for-iphone-5/
17	ia	Alright you BlackBerry die hards - good news. If you're in the UK, you can preorder the BlackBerry Q10 at a number of carriers like EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone. An unlocked Q10 will run at about 580 british pounds, which is pricier than the touchscreen-only Z10 -- that costs about 515 british pounds. The Q10 is free with a 2 year contract that would run you 35 pounds per month. Delivery is expected by the end of April.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/05/the-blackberry-q10-is-now-available-for-pre-order-in-the-uk/
18	tm	ComScore released February smartphone market data for the US yesterday afternoon. Android's share of smartphone subscribers dropped for the second report in a row, to 51.7%. iOS jumped 3.9 points to 38.9%, and Microsoft Gained a tiny bit going from 3 to 3.2%.BlackBerry dropped points to 5.4% and Symbian remained flat at a half percentage. Rankings for device makers in the US remained unchanged with Apple at the top followed by Samsung, both of which increased share at the expense of HTC, Motorola and LG int hat order.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/04/comscore-february-2013/
19	sl	Google, along with BlackBerry, EarthLink and Red Hat today appealed to the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to take stronger action against companies like Lodsys, Intellectual Ventures, and other “patent assertion entities” - a really nice name for patent trolls that abuse patents for financial gain, and have cost U.S. companies alone nearly $30 billion in 2011, “and $80 billion when accounting for all costs – direct and indirect.”	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/05/google-blackberry-earthlink-and-red-hat-take-a-stand-against-patent-trolls-ask-ftc-doj-to-do-the-same/
20	tm	20-year-old artist Jennifer Pawluck was arrested in Montreal Wednesday morning for posting a picture of anti-police street art on her Instagram feed. The art depicted police spokesperson Ian Lafrenière with a bullet wound in the head. Montreal police apparently believe Pawluck acted with intent to harass Lafreniere and cause him to fear for his safety. Her trial date is set for April 17.	http://www.salon.com/2013/04/04/woman_arrested_for_instagramming_partner/
21	ia	Google regularly receives DMCA takedown requests from a number of parties including tv and movie studios. In a move to be transparent, Google publishes these requests. But today, there's news that Google has received DMCA take down notices from two studios to remove some previously published DMCA take down notices. Both Universal Studios and Fox are asking Google to delete the published take down notices citing the DMCA. TorrentFreak.com thinks this is just the result of automated tools. I can't wait for these new takedown notices to get published so this can go on forever.	http://torrentfreak.com/fox-wants-google-to-take-down-its-own-takedown-request-130404/
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27	sl	Why Facebook Home bothers me: It destroys any notion of privacy	http://gigaom.com/2013/04/04/why-facebook-home-bothers-me-it-destroys-any-notion-of-privacy/
28		- Om Malik says Home is a huge privacy issue. Home is start menu for your app launches. FB can find out what's popular and build clone. - can track your every move, figure out where you live if trend shows you always somewhere during sleep hours, build more specific profile of you - whether or not you "check in", FB can start noting your favorite restaurants, running trail (accelerometer inside shows you running) - Android allows Facebook to do whatever it wants on the platform, and that means accessing the hardware as well. - this is for marketing and advertising. Zuck said yesterday there will be ads on Home	FB has a rep for privacy issues. Would we be having this convo if it were Google, Apple?
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30	ia	For labels, Apple's iRadio deal could be sweeter than Pandora	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57578062-37/for-labels-apples-iradio-deal-could-be-sweeter-than-pandora/
31		The Deals - Cnet report says that Apple is "close to striking a streaming deal with two of the major music labels" - Warner Music and Universal Music Group - Apple would be offering the music industry a better deal than Pandora, which would also include a revenue share of new audio ads Apple is planning to add to the free service, according to sources. - Apple still needs to get a number of parties on board including Sony Music Group - Apple told labels that it wants to get everything lined up for a summer launch - Label executives are confident that any Apple iRadio service will gain traction The Service - Apple's music service would offer a quick way for consumers to buy a song they hear, potentially boosting download sales from iTunes, (rev for the labels) - CNet's sources say Apple's service "most closely resembles" Pandora - No on-demand listening, but you'd be able to jump back to the beginning of a song - The product would be tied to iTunes and be available on mobile devices	Q: From the scant details, does anything sound compelling about Apple's streaming service? Could it gain traction with customers just b/c Apple's behind it?
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33	tm	Xbox tweets hint at 'always on' future	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57578100-235/xbox-tweets-hint-at-always-on-future/
34		Microsoft creative director tells people to go buy PlayStations	http://thewertzone.blogspot.com/2013/04/microsoft-creative-director-tells.html
35		Adam Orth creative director of Microsoft Studios tweeted "Sorry, I don't get the drama around having an "always on" console. Every device now is "always on". That's the world we live in. #dealwithit - Apologised later saying it was a bit of banter with friends - Has now made his Twitter account private - "Sometimes the electricity goes out, I will not buy a vacuum cleaner" Q: So… tip-off that Xbox will be always on, or guy discovering Twitter is, in fact, public?
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40		Gartner: Microsoft is dead, Windows has expired, Office has ceased to be	http://blogs.computerworld.com/consumerization-it/22011/gartner-microsoft-dead-windows-has-expired-office-has-ceased-be-itbwcw
41		- Research firm Gartner says MS is facing some trouble because the PC market is expected to decline - Gartner projected how many millions of devices will be sold out to the year 2017 - Android devices would greatly outsell Windows (on PC, tablet, and phone) - Windows would be close to iOS/MacOS in the amount of devices sold - "Winning in the tablet and phone space is critical for them to remain relevant in this shift," says Gartner's Carolina Milanesi - per-PC Windows licences generate about 50% of its profits, and Office licences almost all the rest. Q: Even if MS doesn't own the OS market, does that really spell doom for MS?
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43	sl	With Price Cuts, Retailers Anticipate New iPad	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/04/with-price-cuts-retailers-anticipate-new-ipad/
44		Some vendors are heavily discounting their Windows RT tablets	http://tabtimes.com/news/ittech-os-windows/2013/04/04/some-vendors-are-heavily-discounting-their-windows-rt-tablets
45		- Best Buy slashing prices on iPad 3's by 30%. 16 gigabytes of storage, for $314.99, down from its previous price of $449.99. A third-generation iPad with 64 gigabytes of storage and support for LTE cellular networks now sells for $545.99, down from $779.99. - Jonathan Sandler, a Best Buy spokesman, said the steep price cuts are not unusual, “especially when looking ahead to potential new product launches by our vendors.” - Walmart offering discount on iPad minis. Once $329, the retailer is now offering the device for $299. Sarah Spencer, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said the retailer did not lower the price of the iPad mini in anticipation of a new model from Apple, but rather to sell even more of the product during periods of gift-giving like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation season. - IDG News Service noticed lots of Windows RT cuts: Dell’s XPS 10 now $449 for 32GB model – $50 offf original price, 64GB edition $100 cheaper at $499. - Asus’ VivoTab RT on Amazon.com: 32GB tablet for $382, launched for $599 back at the end of last August. Newegg lists the slate as being discontinued. - Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 sells for $799, but can now be found as cheap at $499.99 from Amazon.	- n a research note published on Wednesday, Toni Sacconaghi, an analyst at Bernstein Research, estimated that Apple will account for 40 percent of the worldwide tablet market in its next fiscal year, down from 57 percent during its last fiscal year.
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48		Samsung’s Investments Hint at Platform Ambitions	http://allthingsd.com/20130404/samsungs-investments-hint-at-platform-ambitions/
49		Reuters reports today Samsung spending more on marketing than R&D 91st time in 3 years) - 8.7 trillion won expected profits would break 5 quarter string of record profits - Rachel Lashford, an analyst at research firm Canalys in Singapore. said Samsung lagged behind Apple in creating a new category - Samsung spent record 13 trillion won on marketing last year - Samsung spends more on R&D than Apple though - John Paczkowski ATD had a piece yesterday on Samsung's apparent moves to creating a platform - Tizen, barely mentioning Google, Mozilla partnership - There’s a startup accelerator, a Silicon Valley R&D center, a sales and R&D campus, and a strategy and innovation center on Menlo Park’s Sand Hill Road. Q: Where is Samsung headed?
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59		HTC One 64G Developer Edition preorders start today	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57578142-94/htc-one-64g-developer-edition-preorders-start-today/
60		Chromebook Pixel with LTE to ship by Monday 4/8
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62		Microsoft ending support for Office for Mac 2008 on April 9	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57577973-263/microsoft-ending-support-for-office-for-mac-2008/
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74		You guys were talking about Microsoft getting out of the media OS space to position the Xbox as the central consumption device recently. In Canada, Bell has been transitioning from its satellite service to Bell Fibe, which is a Motorola box that Runs Microsoft's mediaroom, based on WinCE. It's IPTV with many useful features, but I could very much imagine future editions integrated with the Xbox. Thought you might want to know. Faiz[fez] in Montreal
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2		Facebook phone finally for real, Google says fork you to WebKit browser, New law forces you to tell your Facebook password, http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Bonnie Cha, Senior reviewer, AllThingsD LOWER THIRD URL: allthingsd.com, @BonnieSCha
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Facebook today announced a new launcher for Android called Facebook Home. Facebook Home takes over the home screen and integrates Facebook features like messenger the news feed and your contacts list.It also features a new messenger app called Chat Heads which uses FaceBook Messenger and SMS. The first phone to feature the new app will be the HTC First. The app will also come to other phones as well. The HTC First is available for pre-order today and ships along with the app on April 12.	http://9to5google.com/2013/04/03/facebook-home-offers-a-fresh-take-on-android-ui-images/
13	sl	Samsung has entered a deal with Best Buy to staff mini-stores inside the big ones to showcase and demonstrate its smartphones, tablets, televisions, and the like. According to Bloomberg, 500 of Samsung's new "Experience" shops will be opened by April 8, and will make up 460 square feet in Best Buy's larger stores. Stores will be staffed by Samsung employees in order to promote the upcoming Galaxy S4 smartphone and help consumers learn how to share content.	http://www.zdnet.com/samsung-enters-the-us-retail-space-opens-stores-7000013509/
14	ia	Google announced it's forking WebKit and will start using a new rendering engine it calls Blink. Blink will be open-source and based on WebKit. Google said that it decided to move to Blink because the pace of innovation on WebKit has slowed down. Google's Justin Schuh on his personal Google+ page (not speaking for Google officially) says that he expects Chrome's security to increase with the move to Blink.	http://www.zdnet.com/blink-google-forks-webkit-7000013484/
15	tm	BusinessWeek reports that the budget for Apple's new campus building has increased from less than $3 billion to $5 billion. That would make it more costly than the World Trade Center complex in New York, running about $15000 per square foot. The 26 existing building on the site will come down starting in June, pushing the move in date from 2015 to 2016. Investors, already antsy about Apple's position in the smartphone market are starting to question the wisdom of spending that much money on an office building.	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-04-04/apples-campus-2-shapes-up-as-an-investor-relations-nightmare
16	sl	Apple's iMessage chat service may not work that well, but at least its encryption keeps federal drug enforcement agents from eavesdropping on suspects' conversations, an internal Drug Enforcement Administration document obtained by Cnet reveals. The DEA's warning is the most detailed example to date of the tech issues police face when attempting to conduct court-authorized surveillance on non-traditional forms of communication.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57577887-38/apples-imessage-encryption-trips-up-feds-surveillance/
17	ia	T-Mobile seems to be doing well. For the first quarter of 2013, the company experienced a net gain of 579,000 customers. Its churn rate was at 1.9%, which is its best rate since 2008. T-Mobile now provides service for 34 million. T-Mobile CEO John Legere says that "These results display positive momentum." Unlike the big March 26th announcement, there was no swearing in his statement.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57577885-94/t-mobile-reports-gain-of-579000-customers-in-q1-2013/
18	tm	Citing recent threats and posturing by the government of North Korea, hackers have defaced the country's official Twitter and Flickr accounts. North Korean news and information Web site Uriminzokkiri.com has become unavailable, likely due to a DDoS attack.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57577904-83/anonymous-hacks-north-koreas-twitter-and-flickr-accounts/
19	sl	Thief, a contemporary reboot of the classic PC stealth game, got some love at GDC this week. The presentation and demos impressed folks, lighting and shadow techniques are taking advantage of next-generation hardware. But the gameplay seemed unfinished to some reviewers. Not that the Thief franchise return isn't welcome, but the modernization doesn't sit well, and as PC world puts it, comes off a bit unbelievable in a time when stealth-action games have been elevated past a visual detection via light and darkness.	http://www.psxextreme.com/ps4-news/259.html
20	tm	After apologizing that China didn't like its warranty policies, Apple has now taken further steps to ingratiate themselves with the People's Republic removing an app from the Chinese iTunes store. The app was an online bookstore and allowed access to 10 books, three of which are banned by the Chinese government.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-04/apple-pulls-bookstore-app-in-china-over-illegal-content-ft-says.html
21	ia	Where there's a will, there's a Huawei. That was terrible. Moving on. Talking to the Wall Street Journal, Huawei VP Bob Cai says the company's wireless-network operations will see growth of at least 10% thanks to demand from Asia and Europe. Huawei has maintained good relationships with wireless carriers in Europe for some time now. The company is currently the number two telecom equipment supplier behind Ericsson.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/03/huawei-says-security-concerns-will-hinder-u-s-growth-but-it-still-expects-traction-in-europe-and-asia/
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27	ia	Google forks WebKit with new Blink rendering engine for Chrome and Opera	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/3/4180260/google-forks-webkit-with-new-blink-rendering-engine-for-chrome
28		Google parts ways with Apple over WebKit, launches Blink	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57577790-93/google-parts-ways-with-apple-over-webkit-launches-blink/
29		Google Forks WebKit And Launches Blink, A New Rendering Engine That Will Soon Power Chrome And Chrome OS	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/03/google-forks-webkit-and-launches-blink-its-own-rendering-engine-that-will-soon-power-chrome-and-chromeos/
30		Blink: A rendering engine for the Chromium project	http://blog.chromium.org/2013/04/blink-rendering-engine-for-chromium.html
31		Opera confirms it will follow Google and ditch WebKit for Blink, as part of its commitment to Chromium	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/04/04/opera-confirms-it-will-follow-google-and-ditch-webkit-for-blink-as-part-of-its-commitment-to-chromium/
32		Blink Developer FAQ	http://www.chromium.org/blink/developer-faq
33		- Google announced its forking WebKit and will start using a new open-source rendering engine called "Blink" which is based on WebKit. - In a blogpost at The Chromium Blog, Google says that since Chromium "uses a different multi-process architecture than other WebKit-based browsers, and supporting multiple architectures over the years has led to increasing complexity for both the WebKit and Chromium projects." - That's made innovation slow and Google wants to hasten the pace - Google also says that "in the short term, Blink will bring little change for web developers." and that "having multiple rendering engines... will spur innovation." - What about Opera? It announced it would use the Webkit rendering engine and drop its rendering engine known as "Presto" recently. According Opera's Bruce Lawson, Opera will contribute to Blink. Opera confirmed with TheNextWeb that Opera is going with the Chromium package -- which would mean that Opera is also moving to Blink Q: What impact will this have on web development? What could this mean for Chrome OS?
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36		Arthur Frommer takes brand back from Google, will keep guidebooks going	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/04/arthur-frommer-takes-back-brand-from-google-will-keep-guidebook/
37		AP reports Arthur Frommer (83) has taken control of the "Frommer's" brand - plans to continue publishing books and ebooks - Google bought Frommer's from Wiley in 2012 ($22 million), reported last month that Google shut publishing down - Arthur Frommer had sold his company to Simon & Shuster in 1977 - Google says: "we've spent the last several months integrating the travel content we acquired from Wiley into Google+ Local and our other Google services. We can confirm that we have returned the Frommer's brand to its founder and are licensing certain travel content to him." Q: What the Frommer's was Google up to here?
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39	tm	Huawei Says Security Concerns Will Hinder U.S. Growth, But It Still Expects Traction In Europe And Asia	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/03/huawei-says-security-concerns-will-hinder-u-s-growth-but-it-still-expects-traction-in-europe-and-asia/
40		Huawei, 2nd to Ericsson in making telecom gear - Bob Cai, the Chinese company’s vice president in charge of wireless-network marketing, told WSJ US growth hindered by security concerns, will gain ground in Europe and Asia. - October: US Congressional report Huaei and ZTE “provision of equipment to U.S. critical infrastructure could undermine core U.S. national-security interests,” - last week, Sprint Nextel and SoftBank pledged not to use gear from Huawei after they merge. - Economy has hurt network providers: Ericsson’s 2012 group revenue was 227.78 billion Swedish kronor ($35.1 billion USD), almost flat when compared with its 2011 revenue of 226.92 billion kronor. Q: IS Europe blind, or is the US paranoid?
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45		EA releases Vue, a photo sharing, song playing, slideshow making iOS app	http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/3/4180490/ea-vue	VIDEO
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47		- Electronic Arts just built a social networking app for sharing music and photos - The app is called Vue and is available for iPhone and iPad in Australia and Canada - Vue lets users "share your life to music" (in PR Speak) - What it really lets you do is find music from Rdio and Spotify for photo slideshows - You can also add in text, location, and special effects to your slideshows and post it on Facebook. - According to VentureBeat, Vue is the result of a "low-budget exploratory project that started with the EA Partners group." Q: What do you make of Vue? Should game companies like EA look to diversify what they do?
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49	tm	Washington Bill Would Allow Employers To Seek Workers’ Facebook Passwords	http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2013/04/03/washington-bill-would-allow-employers-to-seek-workers-facebook-passwords/#.UVyj2hpWXM0.facebook
50		State of Washington law is meant to protect social network passwords - are employers from asking for social media credentials during job interviews - Business groups asked for an amendment in committee - Employers could ask for social media passwords during company investigations - All info not related to investigation would remain confidential - California bill allows for a request in these cases but no compulsion - the original bill would open an avenue for possible illegal activity by employees, such as divulging proprietary or consumer information to outsiders through social networks. - Dave Maass of EFF: This amendment “says they have a right to enter your digital home,” - University of Washington law professor Ryan Calo: "If you’re trying to investigate what happened and you suspect one of your employees, it seems like common sense you should be able to do this, however, there are legal mechanisms." Q: Should workplaces be given law enforcement powers?
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53		Facebook Phone International, Bringing The Developing World Online Social-First	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/04/facebook-phone-international/
54		Facebook live stream	http://facebooklive.com/	VIDEO
55		- zuck up first. "today we're gonna tlk about fb phone, actually your android phone" - IDC study, showing Facebook is by far the most-used third-party app on smartphones. - phone designed for people first, not apps first - comparing current smartphone UIs to Windows 3.1. - imgs of phones w people icons - "We're not building a phone and we're not building an operating system." "you don't need to fork android" - homescreen is most important. FB homescreen is called HOME - install Home on your Android phone and you'll see photos, status updates, and more. no swipes, no gestures, - Home modifies both the homescreen and the lockscreen — you'll have content loaded in the background and displayed automatically on both. - To get to your actual apps, you just need one swipe. You set your finger on your own face, and you swipe up to get to apps. Notifications come in from "people, not apps." They each have a person's face. You can collect up all the notifications together into a neat little stack and either swipe them away or store them.	- Messaging. "In today's app-centric world, messaging is treated like another app. So during the day you're switching between apps. We want to talk to people, not apps." - "Chatheads."heads pop up on the upper right, and can tap on them, move them around, and stack them together. Tapping on them brings up your messaging. Chatheads work with both Facebook messages and SMS. - Adam Mosseri, Director of Product showing demo. very gesture based. Long-press to zoom, or double-tap to Like. welcome screen area is called Cover Feed. Coverfeed is a giant, full-screen photo with small text at the top as a description. They automatically switch from one to the next. ""There's no Chrome here, no nav, it's all content based." - Swipe up from the photo icon at the bottom and you get into your apps folder. It's easy enough to remove apps from that folder. but you can also go into the standard app tray as you would normally see on an Android. - Joey Flynn, Product Designer, is here to talk about messaging and design on Facebook Home. chat heads. Chat Head shows your friend's profile picture. Just by tapping on it, the conversation pops up. "This is all happening right over the article I'm about to read." This way you're not leaving the app you're currently in. - STRICT SCHED: Every month, Home will have more features and be offered on more devices. This update will happen once a month. - ZUCK BACK 'this is the best version of FB". video demo. video shows a guy checking his Facebook Home on the plane. The people on his vacation are along with him in the plane, in the overhead compartment, in the food cart, etc. - "We're just starting off with a few devices." Ready for download in the Play Store April 12th.
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59		Holy Crap, Is This Mark Zuckerberg’s Embarrassing Childhood Angelfire Website?	http://gizmodo.com/5993535
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65		Netflix confirms May 26th launch date for new Arrested Development season	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/04/netflix-may-26th-launch-date-for-new-arrested-development/
66		AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Preorders Start April 16	http://allthingsd.com/20130328/att-samsung-galaxy-s4-preorders-start-april-16/
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80		Regarding your comments on Amazon, or another Web retailers leveraging localized warehouses for use as showrooms, I just wanted to add that I would love to see them open "Business Prime" locations, focusing on demo tech items. Recently I was shopping for an UltraBook with touch for WIN 8 use, or even a Chromebook. I wanted a change from OSX, but [I wanted an] ultra-potable. I'm within easy driving distance of three Best Buys and went hoping to try out some PC's. Most online reviews seem to indicate many of the UltraBooks have issues with their keyboard feel or touchpads, that should be tried before buying (apologies to "Before You Buy"). And I wanted to play with WIN8. The three locations had a grand total of one UltraBook with touchscreen on demo. And zero Chromebooks, an OS I also wanted to try before committing to. There were Surfaces, but I was looking for a real keyboard. They were more than willing to order whatever I wanted, but I did not want to buy anything sight unseen and risk having to try a return. ...so I ended up with a Macbook Air. Because there were dozens of them on demo at my local Apple Store. - Allen
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2		Twitter tries to make up with developers, iOS7 delayed, iPhone not, Baidu making it's own glasses just like Google http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Tim Stevens, Engadget, Editor-n-Chief LOWER THIRD URL: @Tim_Stevens, engadget.com
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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11		News Fuse - Top 10		VIDEO
12	tm	Reuters reports Google will launch a new version of the Nexus 7 tablet in July. Asustek would continue to make the tablet but a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor would replace Nvidia's Tegra 3 due to power reasons. The new model will also reportedly get higher screen resolution and a thinner bezel. Google hasn't decided on a price but Reuters sources say they're considering leaving it at $199 or possibly dropping the price to $149.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/03/us-google-nexus-idUSBRE93205L20130403
13	sl	Ready for some Apple rumors? The company is pulling engineers off OS X 10.9 in order to make sure iOS 7 ships on time, or so sources tell Daring Fireball's John Gruber. current iOS engineers with off-campus carry privileges must use a polarizing screen filter to make it difficult for the great unwashed to see iOS' "rather significant system-wide UI overhaul." iMore's Rene Ritchie also reports Jony Ive's new involvement in iOS is "apparently making many people really happy, but will also apparently make rich-texture-loving designers sad."	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/04/rumors-swirl-about-ios-7-delays-ui-overhauls-and-more/
14	ia	Twitter demoed some new card-types for developers. Soon, you'll see a lot more data in Twitter cards including links to mobile apps from partners like Foursquare and Etsy. Additionally, developers will be able to add images, video players, and product data to tweets. The new style of cards will go live starting tomorrow.	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2013/04/03/twitter-working-to-extend-its-cards-feature-to-support-mobile-app-installs-photo-galleries/
15	tm	The FTC put a bounty on killing robocalls, and the bounty hunters have arrived. The FTC Robocall Challenge kicked off in October and the $50,000 prize has now been split between Serdar Danis and Aaron Foss. Their proposals would place numbers on a blacklist and whitelist and incorporate a CAPTCHA-style test to prevent illegal calls from ringing through. Danis's plan requires an app, or a device, while Foss's would use a cloud-based system. Google's Daniel Klein and Dean Jackson won the Robocall Technology Achievement award with an algorithm approach. That award was for companies with more than ten people and awarded no cash prize.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417324,00.asp
16	sl	China's biggest search engine, Baidu, is working its own version of Google's Project Glass called Baidu Eye, according to news site Sina.com. The device has an LCD display, voice-controlled image recognition, and bone-sensing --similiar to voice control functions on Google Glass eyewear. Baidu Eye folks can make phone calls, search the Web, and use gestures to take and send photos, according to the report.The device also will have an open platform for developers.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57577587-93/chinese-search-engine-develops-google-glass-rival-says-report/
17	ia	Storage nerds, start drooling! Seagate is now shipping the world's first 4TB hard drive. The drive spins at 7200RPM, has 64MB of cache and uses 4 1TB platters. It'll cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $200. I think I'll start ripping my Blu-ray discs now.	http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/seagate_now_shipping_worlds_first_4tb_hard_drive_1tb_platters2013
18	tm	Several people noticed over the past few days that pages from iTunes Web servers weren't showing up in search. Google has confirmed the issue and says it's a technical problem their working with Apple to solve. Matt Cutts, the head of Google’s web spam team, said on Twitter that Apple servers were giving 403 “forbidden” errors, when Google tried to access some pages.	http://searchengineland.com/has-itunes-preview-become-less-visible-in-google-154290
19	sl	Vodafone shares fell from a 5-year high after Verizon said it in fact is NOT considering a joint bid with AT&T to buy the UK carrier. Specifically, Verizon says it won't “merge with or make an offer for Vodafone, whether alone or in conjunction with others.” Verizon says it IS interested in buying Vodafone’s 45 percent stake in the companies’ U.S. mobile venture, Verizon Wireless, but that's all it is, interest.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-02/verizon-denies-report-that-it-s-considering-bid-for-vodafone.html
20	tm	Looks like Valve is getting ever closer to launching a Steam box. Linux site Phoronix reported that new software packages on the SteamPowered.com Web server now contain "experimental NVIDIA Linux graphics drivers, a Plymouth boot splash screen for Steam, and Valve wallpapers." Phoronix speculates the Steam Box will run a version of Ubuntu, though it could be a Valve customized distro of the OS, similar to Mint.	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/04/software-destined-for-valves-steam-box-appears-on-steampowered-com/
21	ia	There's a new proposal in California that's backed by the ACLU of Northern California, the EFF and others. It's called "The Right to Know Act" and it aims to bring transparency to data exchanges. Upon user request, a company would have to give a user access to the data it has collected about that user. The company would also have to disclose a list of companies it has exchanged that data with. If you're in California and want to support the bill, the EFF has a form you can fill out so you can send an email to your local lawmakers.	https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/04/new-california-right-know-act-would-let-consumers-find-out-who-has-their-personal
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25		Introduce Guest	GUEST: Tim Stevens, Engadget, Editor-n-Chief LOWER THIRD URL: @Tim_Stevens, engadget.com
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28	ia	Twitter creates more 'Cards' for displaying multimedia content, keeping with its 'build into Twitter' strategy	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/2/4176712/twitter-creates-more-cards-for-displaying-multimedia-content-keeping
29		Twitter Introducing New Card Types, Mobile App Installs And Deep Linking, At Developer Meetup	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/02/twitter-introducing-new-card-types-including-photo-galleries-at-developer-meetup/
30		App Installs and Deep-Linking	https://dev.twitter.com/docs/cards/app-installs-and-deep-linking	IMAGE
31		Product Card	https://dev.twitter.com/docs/cards/types/product-card	IMAGE
32		- Twitter unveiled new tech in its cards interface for developers today - When you see an embedded tweet, that's a twitter card - Twitter cards will be able to show more information like: mobile app links, photo galleries and product information - So if you saw a cross post from Path to Twitter, you'd see a "Get the Path app" link on the bottom of the Twitter card. That app link will show up only on mobile platforms - First partners incl. Foursquare, SoundCloud, Etsy and Flickr - Cards can also show off photo galleries. In an example card from Boston.com, you'd see a tweet, four pictures, a title, a caption, and a snippet of information	Twitter now has a total of six styles of cards The following require special approval: app cards (link to your app - iOS & Android only, not mobile web), product cards, player card Does not req special approval: gallery card, photo card, summary card Q: Text is still limited to 140 characters, how much information is too much information for a tweet? Will developers want to build these tools for Twitter after Twitter's API changes?
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34	sl	Fingerprint scanning tech predicted to be major component of Apple's 'iPhone 5S' & 'iWatch'	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/03/fingerprint-scanning-tech-predicted-to-be-major-component-of-apples-iphone-5s-iwatch
35		- appleinsider has a research note Analyst Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets wrote to investors - he thinks both the "iPhone 5S" and "iWatch" will include fingerprint identification technology after meeting with a component supplier in a tour of China and Taiwan. - company's acquisition of AuthenTec last year for $356 million. That company made a "Smart Sensor" component that could embed fingerprint readers underneath a touchscreen display. - would be used for essential security purposes, possible CC payments, Passbook integration, replace u/n/passwords - selling point of 5S, to arrive in July - possible "iRing" that would be worn on a user's finger and would aid in detecting motion controls with an Apple television.	- john gruber hears ios 7 is running behind, engineers being pulled off os x 10.9 - ios 7 system-wide UI overhaul
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37	tm	Baidu Eye is no joke, aims to be a Google Glass competitor	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/03/baidu-eye-google-glass/
38		Baidu confirms Google Glass-like ‘Baidu Eye’ prototype, but says consumer launch is not guaranteed	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/04/03/baidu-confirms-google-glass-like-baidu-eye-prototype-but-says-consumer-launch-is-not-guaranteed/
39		Baidu (Top China search engine) working on Baidu Eye acc. to Tencent Tech and Sina.com - LCD Disaply, voice-controlled image recognition, bone-sensing - make phone calls, search Web, take and send photos - Baidu's real goal is apparently to offer an open platform for wearable devices in all shapes and forms: watches, necklaces, headphones and more. - Kaiser Kuo told Engadget, the company's Director of International Communications: "We really are developing something similar in its basic functionality to what was described in the Sina Tech report and other sources in the Chinese press; the reports were correct in their essentials though they got some of the details wrong" - there is no guarantee that Baidu Eye will also become a product. Q: So… EyeWar? EyeRace?
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44		- amazon offers AutoRip for vinyl records purchased on Amazon since 1998 and for all new vinyl bought from the website going forward. previously launched autorip for CDs - copies can be streamed or downloaded as MP3s from Amazon's Cloud Player. cloud player app on ios and android, kindle fire - Steve Boom, head of digital music at Amazon: "Many of our music customers are vinyl fans and it’s traditionally been very difficult to make digital versions of vinyl records. Now customers can enjoy the albums they buy wherever they are, not just when they have access to a record player.” - vinyl sales are on the rise! Nielsen Soundscan reports sales of vinyl LPs in 2012 with 4.6 million units, up from 3.9 in 2011, 2.8 in 2010. Most are being sold at indie retailers, with a heavy lean towards rock. Here's the latest sales picture.
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46	tm	Your Internet Shopping Sprees Are Driving an Astonishing Building Boom	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/04/central-park-sized-ecommerce-warehouses/
47		Wired article by Marcus Wohlsen about online retail causing a building boom - In Europe, retailers need 25 million m^2 over the next 5 years (real estate researcher Jones Lang LaSalle) 7 central parks - In UK online is 12% of all shopping about half that in US - New structures: Mega-warehouses for commerce backend - Smaller warehouses close to cities for same-day delivery - Shipping services need more room to handle goods in transit - Click and collect locations, lockers, return desks, showrooms Q: How will we shop in 10 years?
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49	ia	Alcatel hoping 'Iron Man 3' product placement deal will expand its brand in the US	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/3/4178070/alcatel-iron-man-3-product-placement-deal
50		Alcatel One Touch Hopes “Iron Man” Tie-In Will Help It Make a Name for Itself	http://allthingsd.com/20130403/alcatel-onetouch-hopes-iron-man-3-tie-in-will-help-it-make-a-name-for-itself/?mod=atdtweet
51		ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol lands featured role in Iron Man 3	http://androidcommunity.com/alcatel-one-touch-idol-lands-featured-role-in-iron-man-3-20130403/
52		Alcatel One Touch	http://www2.alcatelonetouch.com/usa/
53		- TCL is hoping Iron Man can help them - TCL's the parent company of Alcatel, which announced that its One Touch Idol will be featured in Iron Man 3 using product placement. - other TCL products like a TV will be shown in the movie as well - “The partnership with Marvel’s ‘Iron Man 3′ allows the Alcatel One Touch brand to connect with a broader audience, many of which may be introduced to our brand for the first time,” said Nicolas Zibell, Alcatel’s president for the Americas and Pacific. Q: Will a product placement for a somewhat unknown company in the US?	Alcatel: - Alcatel One Touch is focused in the U.S. on building products for GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile. One Touch Idol: The Phone - Android 4.1 - 110g, just 3.88oz - thickness 7.9mm. - 8MP camera on the back, 2MP on the front - 4.7-inch qHD LCD
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66		Mobile phone celebrates 40th anniversary - the first cell phone call was made 40 years ago	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22013228
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80		Hi crew I am in line for a model S and receive an email today explaining the upgrade or my 40kW battery size. To explain, you can upgrade the 40kW to the 60kW now or later: ...can be upgraded to the range of the 60 kWh pack upon request by you or a future owner. Your current Model S order will now be automatically updated to include the software limited 60 kWh battery. If you would like to upgrade to full 60 kWh range now, before your car goes into production, you can do so for $10,000. If you choose not to upgrade now, you have the option to upgrade to full 60 kWh range at a later date for $11,000. If you choose to upgrade your battery, you can then also purchase the Supercharger upgrade and receive unlimited, free long distance travel for life. Supercharging can be added before production for $2,000, or at a later date for $2,500. So I get an upgrade for free! Woohoo! I can upgrade later for the above fee. I hope this is not an April fool's joke! Finally Élan Musk, I have to wait until June for mine! What?! Saving the environment one electronic car at a time, George
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2		Apple gets respect in China, Amazon steals a Windows Phone guy and then picks a fight with Dropbox. http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: John Falcone, CNET LOWER THIRD URL: www.cnet.com, @falconejp
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	China got Apple to bow. The People's Republic has been hammering Apple over its warranty policies. Yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized for miscommunication and promised a new repair policy for iPhone 4S and 4 as well new explanation pages. The State-run Global Times wrote that Apple's "apology letter has eased the situation and was "worth respect."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57577434-37/apples-mea-culpa-works-wonders-in-china/
13	sl	Although Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, he had finalized designs of future iphones to include the next two versions, according to San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón. Gascón says he learned this from Michael Foulkes, Apple's head of government liaison. The pair met to discuss ways of reducing the rate of theft in the city, such as by introducing "kill-switch" technology to forthcoming devices. Gascón described Apple's response as "very underwhelming", and Foulkes told him the next two iPhone designs "preceded Tim Cook", to mean they'd been designed years earlier.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/steve-jobs/9966447/Next-two-iPhones-designed-under-Steve-Jobs.html
14	ia	Prepare yourself for a double dose of Google privacy news. First up, Google is looking at potential fines from all over the EU. The French data protection authority, CNIL, says Google hasn't responded to its requests to revise its new privacy policy launched last year. CNIL is giving the case to EU member states to deal with the issue meaning Google could face fines in a number of countries. Next up, Google's director of privacy, Alma Whitten, is stepping down. She's been on the job since 2010 and will stay with Google to help with the transition to the new director, Lawrence You.	http://www.zdnet.com/google-faces-eu-state-fines-over-privacy-policy-merger-7000013388/
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16	tm	Have you beret-wearing Europeans ever wondered why all us crazy cowboy Americans whine about AT&T. You may get the chance to find out firsthand. The Financial Times reports Verizon and AT&T are teaming up on a bid to buy the world's second-largest carrier, Vodafone. Under the deal, Verizon would buy out Vodafone's 45% stake in Verizon's US operation, and AT&T would snap up the rest. Meaning AT&T would become second only to China Mobile in the world.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57577445-94/verizon-at-t-could-partner-to-take-over-vodafone-report/
17	sl	Remember Anso Labs, the cloud computing startup that originated at NASA, and was acquired by Rackspace a little over two years ago? Some members of the team have a new project called Nebula, which builds a turnkey computer that will turn an ordinary rack of servers into a cloud-ready system, running OpenStack. Plug the servers into what's called the Nebula One, then you “turn it on. and it boots up cloud.” runs an operating system called Cosmos that grabs all the memory and storage and CPU capacity from every server in the rack and makes them part of the cloud. Two big customers: Genentech and Xerox’s research lab, PARC are already on board.	http://allthingsd.com/20130401/startup-nebula-launches-a-plug-and-play-cloud-computer/?refcat=news
18	ia	AT&T's 4G LTE needs more letters! Let's add HD! AT&T is getting HD Voice technology later this year and will implement HD Voice using its LTE network. To hear the improved audio, you'll need HD Voice compatible hardware along with that HD Voice carrying network.	http://allthingsd.com/20130401/hd-voice-coming-to-att-later-this-year/
19	tm	HBO must feel very complimented today. The season premiere of Game of Thrones not only broke ratings records, but also BitTorrent records. Within a few hours of the premiere, OpenBitTorrent tracker showed 163,088 people sharing a single torrent of the show. That breaks the record of 144,663 set by the season premiere of Heroes. TorrentFReak estimates the show was downloaded more than a million times within the first day after airing.	http://torrentfreak.com/game-of-thrones-pirates-break-bittorrent-swarm-record-130401/
20	sl	Amazon's updated its Cloud Drive desktop app for Windows and Mac with a Dropbox-style file synchronization feature that will make it easier to manage files across multiple computers, and they're calling it File Sync! You can access your documents, photos, music, and other files in the Amazon Cloud from a dedicated folder on your computer, Files dropped in this folder are stored in Cloud Drive and can be accessed from a computer or the Web. Install the Cloud Drive app on a second computer, & all of your synched files will be synched.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417299,00.asp
21	tm	Network World reports the IEEE has launched a study group to explore development of a 400Gbps Ethernet standard. IEEE says networks can expect 58% compound annual growth rates in bandwidth on average,and would need to support 1 terabit per second capacity in 2015 and 10 terabit per second by 2020. 100Gbps Ethernet is just now coming to market after the standard was ratified in 2010. Work on 100G began in 2006. IEEE may need to move faster to faster ethernet this time around.	http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/040113-ieee-400g-ethernet-268261.html
22	ia	I'm sure every reporter had to check the following story a bunch of times before saying it was safe - on April 1st, Amazon hired Charlie Kindel. Kindel is a former general manager of Windows Phone at Microsoft and wrote a whole bunch of stuff on his LinkedIn profile. He listed his position at Amazon as director of "something secret." Amazon phone, anyone?	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/2/4173512/charlie-kindel-amazon-smartphone
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28	sl	Sorry Apple gets respect in China after tabloid trial	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/02/us-apple-china-apology-idUSBRE93108320130402
29		- almost-daily media criticism for 2 weeks from People's Daily & Foreign Ministry, facing threats of penalties from China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce as well as its quality and inspection bureau, Apple apologized to Chinese consumers on Monday for poor communication over its warranty policy and said it will change the terms for some of its iPhones sold in China. - Greater China is Apple's second-biggest and fastest-growing market, with sales up almost 40% to $6.8B in the final quarter of 2012. - "[apple's] reaction is worth respect compared with other American companies," wrote popular tabloid the Global Times, published by the People's Daily. - first targeted in mid-March by state broadcaster CCTV during its annual consumer day segment. Volkswagen AG also criticized, plans to recall vehicles to fix a gearbox problem.
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31	ia	No joke: Amazon hires Windows Phone vet Charlie Kindel for ‘something secret’	http://www.geekwire.com/2013/joke-amazon-hires-windows-phone-vet-charlie-kindel-something-secret/
32		Amazon's Cloud Drive adds file syncing, moves closer to a viable Dropbox replacement	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/1/4170988/amazon-cloud-drive-adds-file-syncing-windows-mac
33		- Charlie Kindel, former MS Windows Phone GM, just joined Amazon - He wrote the following on his LinkedIn profile: "I’m building a new team going after a totally new area for Amazon. I’m hiring cloud and mobile developers and testers, program managers, and product managers." - His latest job is described as "Director, Something secret" - “Amazon presented an opportunity to build something new that has ginormous potential. I simply couldn’t pass the opportunity up." - Kindel's previous experience: at MS GM of Windows Phone app platform and developer experience - Also worked on Windows Home Server and Windows Media Center Q: What's more likely: Kindel working on Amazon's Cloud Drive, a phone, neither, both?
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35	tm	Amazon turns Cloud Drive into a Dropbox rival with file syncing	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/04/amazon-turns-cloud-drive-into-a-dropbox-rival-with-file-syncing/
36		Yahoo Mail adds support for Dropbox attachments to web client	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/2/4174650/yahoo-mail-now-supports-dropbox-attachments-web-client
37		Amazon Cloud Drive - launched with music - New app (Windows XP up, OS X 10.6 up) adds file sync, Requires Java - Desktop only (Android photo sync app last updated feb. 1) - 5GB free space - 20GB costs $10 a year, 50GB costs $25 a year about half price of dropbox - Sky Drive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox Q: Ladies and gentlemen we have true competition in cloud drives, any concerns?
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44	tm	Nuance uses its voice smarts to create interactive & entertaining mobile ads	http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/01/nuance-voice-ads-launch/
45		Nuance demo video	http://www.nuance.com/landing-pages/products/voiceads/default.asp#youtube	Start at :18
46		Report from eMarketer says 40% of mobile ads are clicked by accident - Nuance wants to make voice recognition in ads - Nuance advertisement vice president Mike McSherry:“Siri created an industry. People play with it. It’s witty. Why not give these same sorts of tools to ad agencies?” - Examples are fun "magic 8 Ball" interactions - You know which people are actively, not accidentally engaged with ads - Nuance already inked deals with ad firms Digitas, OMD, and Leo Burnett Q: Fun, useful or annoying?
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48	ia	Apple looks to be amping up Siri with hiring binge	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57577399-37/apple-looks-to-be-amping-up-siri-with-hiring-binge/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore
49		Apple gets Siri-ous, posts 12 Siri-related job openings	http://www.fastcompany.com/3007670/tech-forecast/apple-gets-siri-ous-posts-12-siri-related-job-openings
50		The Siri Jobs	https://jobs.apple.com/us/search#&ss=siri&t=0&so=&lo=0*USA&pN=0&openJobId=25650625
51		- Fast Company noticed that Apple posted 12 different positions related to Siri over the weekend - Positions include Siri web developer, operations engineers, software engineers and interaction designer - Fast Company thinks this means that Siri's going to expand noting the Siri Integration Engineer who will "triage and prioritize incoming feature enhancements and functionality regressions that may arise, ensuring that the tickets are appropriately categorized." - Apple bought Siri back in 2010 and made it a flagship feature in the iPhone 4S in 2011 Q: What could Apple do with Siri to make it more than just a gimmick?
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61		Happy Birthday Osborne 1, portable computing for real - On April 3rd, 1981 Adam Osborne unveiled the Osborne 1 at the West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco. It had a 4 MHz Zilog Z80 CPU, two single-sided floppy drives, 64K of RAM, and a five-inch monochrome CRT display. What made the Osborne 1 extraordinary was the fact that the 24-pound plastic machine had a carrying handle on the back -- and at the bargain price of $1,795 with software included.
62		HTC One Pre-Sales Start At AT&T April 4 For $199.99, Smartphone Ships April 19	http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/02/htc-one-pre-sales-start-at-att-april-4-for-199-99-smartphone-ships-april-19/
63		Apple Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call Set for April 23	http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-q2-2013-earnings-conference-call-set-for-april-23
64		House of Cards' coming to Blu-ray and DVD June 11th according to Amazon	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/2/4173894/house-of-cards-blu-ray-dvd-release-june-11
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2		Aereo's big win over big networks, Tesla sales are electric, HBO says piracy is a compliment http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Denise Howell, TWiL, LOWER THIRD URL: www.bagandbaggage.com
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Russia has begun enforcing a new law allowing it to block Internet content deemed harmful to children. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are among companies asked to remove material under the law. Google removed an offending video but filed a lawsuit in Russian court contesting the removal. While the law narrowly attempts to control child porn and promotion of drug use and suicide, opponents worry it could lead to control of political speech.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/technology/russia-begins-selectively-blocking-internet-content.html?_r=0
13	sl	IBM's Roadrunner is compiling off into the sunset. It was the first supercomputer to hit a sustained petaflop in operations per second. The Los Alamos National Laboratory, Roadrunner's home base throughout its five years of operational use, will officially decommission the big guy today and it's 12,960 IBM PowerXCell 8i and 6,480 AMD Opteron dual-core processors, nearly 114 terabytes of memory, and approximately 1.09 million terabytes of storage.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417271,00.asp
14	ia	New data from analytics firm Kantar says Windows Phone is gaining marketshare. In the UK, Windows Phone is up from 6.2% to 6.7% in one months's time. In Italy, Windows Phone is now 13.1% of the market - last year in February, it was a paltry 5.4%. Microsoft's gain is BlackBerry and Symbian's loss. Android and iOS are still the top dogs around the globe.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/01/windows-phone-sees-big-gain/
15	tm	Apple's attempt to trademark the name 'iPad Mini' has been denied by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The trademark was deemed merely descriptive and did not create a unique meaning. The patent examiner did give Apple several ways to reapply and get the trademark, one of which was to show that the term iPad has become distinctive and to clarify that Apple was only asking for a trademark on the word Mini in relation to iPad.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21987831
16	sl	The Facebook Home event is just days away and the common thought is accouncement of the new "Facebook Phone" by HTC. Android Police say they've received system software specs on the device, and it sounds like Facebook Home will be a launcher replacement that runs on top of HTC's Sense 4.5 skin and Android 4.1.2 — not the recently-introduced Sense 5 that runs on the HTC One. Facebook Home may also run on phones besides the HTC device. some permissions within the software will let it run on HTC Sense, stock Android, and TouchWiz, is Android Police believes is a sign the app is destined for Google Play.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/1/4170384/facebook-home-leak-android-homescreen-replacement
17	ia	The Wall Street Journal reports that Aereo is in talks with AT&T and Dish to partner up. Aereo lets you watch broadcast television over the internet. The company also just scored a legal win against broadcasters. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit sided with Aereo, rejecting an appeal from TV networks. The networks claimed that Aereo infringes on their copyrights since Aereo doesn't have a license to transmit signals. The Court of Appeals says that the plaintiffs did not present a reason why renting an antenna from Aereo and receiving a signal over the internet is different than an individual setting up their own personal antenna.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57577195-93/aereo-said-to-be-talking-partnership-with-at-t-and-dish/
18		Aereo wins major court battle against TV networks	http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/1/4170312/aereo-wins-major-court-battle-against-tv-networks
19	tm	Saudi Arabia has threatened to block several Internet messaging services including WahtsApp, Viber and Skype. Saudi Arabian Communications and Information Technology Commission issued a statement it will take appropriate action if the services don't work to meet regulatory requirements. The Commission did not state specifically what requirements were not being met, but CNN reports the government wants to be able to monitor conversations on the apps. A recent political protest was partially organized through WhatsApp.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57577200-93/saudi-arabia-threatens-to-ban-skype-whatsapp-and-viber/
20	sl	Over the last couple of weeks, Chinese consumers and media had loudly criticized Apple's lesser warranty coverage in the county -- specifically over refurbished replacement devices for faulty iPhone 4 and 4S -- compared to what apple provides in other countries. Now in an open letter addressed to Chinese consumers earlier today, CEO Tim Cook apologizes on behalf of his company and promises that "Apple's commitment and passion for China are no different than for other countries." and takes to heart China's "Three Guarantees" law (repair, refund and replace).	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/01/apple-china-warranty/
21	tm	Before the season 3 premiere of HBO's Game of Thrones, HBO Programming President Michael Lombardo called piracy of the show a compliment. Game of Thrones tops revenue generation for HBO in DVD and International sales, but also was deemed the most illegally downloaded TV show of 2012. Lombardo said it didn't seem to impact DVD sales, and expressed concern that illegal downloaders weren't getting the best copies of the show. Lombardo did say that his company is still firmly anti-piracy.	http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/03/31/hbo-thrones-piracy/
22	ia	Nvidia announced a new series of mobile graphics cards - say hello to the GeForce 700M series. The 700M series is based on the Kepler architecture. On the software front, Nvidia's tweaked some drivers and is touting its GeForce Experience software which will let a user optimize all kinds of settings in games with one click. So if you don't know antialiasing from a hole in the ground, you could use Nvidia's GeForce Experience to optimize those settings based on your hardware.	http://www.anandtech.com/show/6873/nvidias-geforce-700m-family-full-details-and-specs
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29		- WSJ reports that Aereo is in talks with ATT and Dish - So far, no agreements - How it would work: ATT would sell broadband or wireless data subscriptions that came bundled with Aereo's video service - Dish has said in the past it would like to offer smaller, cheaper packages of TV channels over the Internet - Why would these companies work with Aereo - apparently it would reduce the fees TV distributors pay to retransmit - WSJ says DirecTV looked into a partnership with Aereo in the past, but turned it down due to Aereo's legal issues Q: What do you think the chances are a deal will happen?	- Aereo takes over the air broadcast TV signals and then streams it over the web for a fee. Available in NYC only right now. - Pays Bloomberg TV to carry that channel - Aereo currently being sued by CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox claiming copyright violations - Aereo plans to reach 22 markets this eyar
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32		- GoT most illegal downloaded TV series 2012 - HBO programming President: Michael Lombardo: “I probably shouldn’t be saying this, but it is a compliment of sorts. The demand is there. And it certainly didn’t negatively impact the DVD sales. [Piracy is] something that comes along with having a wildly successful show on a subscription network.” - GoT is the network's top money earner based on DVD and International sales. - “One of my worries is about the copies [downloaders are] seeing. The production values of this show are so incredible. So I’m hoping that in the purloined different generation of cuts that the show is holding up.” - “We … try to stop piracy when we see it happen, particularly on a systematic basis when people are selling pirated versions,” he said. But he also added, perhaps referring to casual individual-user downloading, “No, we haven’t sent out the Game of Thrones police.” Q: Is this HBO 'getting it'?
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34	sl	Tesla Model S axes 40 kWh battery option, surpasses sales goals	http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/01/tesla-model-s-axes-40kwh-battery-option/
35		- not sending 40 kWh battery pack option into production, lack of customer demand. - if you ordered one you get a 60 kWh Model S with software restrictions on range. improved acceleration and a higher top speed + Supercharger hardware for free. - surpassed its Q1 sales goal, having delivered 4,750 Model S vehicles on its planned 4,500. year-end goal is delivering 20,000 cars in 2013. Promised shareholders Q1 profits back in February, numbers look good - announced "budget" model S for about $50k back in december 2011. - is artificially throttling the battery a smart move? how long until someone jailbreaks restriction?
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41		- last week FB intro'd threaded comments/replies for pages, profiles with 10k+ followers - ABC News' Diane Sawyer/ Arrianna Huffington of HuffPo invited questions from users. feels a lot like a Reddit AMA - Facebook's journalism program manager, Vadim Lavrusik says: "conversation threads are re-ordered by relevance to viewers, and may appear differently to each person based on their connections." This re-ordering system includes Likes as well as reports of spam, which feel very similar to up and downvotes. - FB has big announcement later this week. bringing the celebs/brands back just in time?
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43	ia	Exclusive: Lenovo to design own chips	http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4410926/Lenovo-moving-into-chip-design-business
44		Lenovo reportedly in talks to buy NEC's cellphone business	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/29/4159792/lenovo-reportedly-in-talks-to-buy-nec-cellphone-business
45		- EE Times reports Lenovo is going to get into the chip design business - Those chips would be destined for smartphones and tablets - The EE Times says that Lenovo will expand its IC design team from 10 people to 100 by the middle of this year - Lenovo's smartphones have used MediaTek processors, Samsung's Exynos 4, and even an Intel dual-core Atom chip - Last week, there were reports that Lenovo was looking into buying NEC's cellphone business Q: Could Lenovo become a serious smartphone company?
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47	tm	Letting Down Our Guard With Web Privacy	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/technology/web-privacy-and-how-consumers-let-down-their-guard.html?
48		- Article this weekend by Somini Sengupta in NYTimes about our mixed attitudes on privacy - Alessandro Acquisti, a behavioral economist at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, our behavior is inconsistent with our expressed opinions on privacy - 2011 study: getting SSN from picture posted online - We don't always act in our own best interests. How we are asked affects what info we give - Study where people would not give private info to get an extra $2 gift card over $10, but would give it to keep a $12 gift card. - Study where people gave more private info when asked permission to publish it, and even more when asked permission to publish it age, birth country and sex. - Another study private information more likely to be shared when distracted by another question before the info is actually given. Q: Does this change your mind about the privacy tradeoff? Or is McNealy still right, privacy is dead?
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51		Let's gather all the April Fool's stuff here. Anything you want to mention, throw the link in.
52		April Fools 2013: The Round-up	http://www.slashgear.com/april-fools-2013-the-round-up-01275930/
53		Round Up: All of Google’s jokes for April Fools 2013	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/03/31/round-up-all-of-googles-jokes-for-april-fools-2013-from-google-maps-treasure-hunting-to-youtube-closing/
54		5 Brilliant April Fool’s Products We Hope Become Real	http://gizmodo.com/5993121/5-brilliant-april-fools-products-we-hope-become-real
55		Linus Torvalds To Head Windows 9 Project	http://slashdot.org/story/13/04/01/1222252/linus-torvalds-to-head-windows-9-project
56		The Pirate Bay Moves Servers to The United States, F*ck Yeah…	http://torrentfreak.com/the-pirate-bay-moves-to-the-unites-states-fck-yeah-130401/
57		SwiftKey Tilt brings full body text input, might make you look a fool (video)	http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/50632/swiftkey-tilt-full-body-entry
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2		Facebook working on Android phone, Amazon buys Goodreads, 3D Printers getting cheaper all the time http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen, host and founder, Hak5 LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org, @hak5darren
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6		This episode of Tech News Today is brought to you by… Gazelle, the fast and simple way to sell your used gadgets! Find out what your used iPad, Samsung Galaxy and other smartphones are worth at Gazelle.com.	And by Lantronix, maker of the xPrintServer. Print from your iPad, iPhone, or any iOS device to virtually any printer. For more information, visit xPrintServer.com/twit and enter the code TWiT to receive free shipping on your order
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Alex Gumpel
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	Facebook sent out notes to members of the press inviting them to Come See Our New Home on Android" next Thursday April 4 on the Facebook campus. Speculation is running wild about a possible Facebook Phone running either a forked or modified version of Android and rumored to be made by HTC.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57576936-93/facebook-on-the-verge-of-announcing-htc-smartphone/
13	sl	Windows 8's official hardware requirements have relaxed a bit... a recent newsletter says Microfost will permit the creation of Windows 8 devices with a resolution of 1,024 x 768 -- pointing to a very different size and shape. Microsoft says the policy switch isn't meant to "encourage partners to regularly use a lower screen resolution"... it's also warning the new dimensions will be incompatible with Windows 8's split-screen feature, known as "snap". So... what's the deal here? Expand choice, and incompatibility?	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/29/microsoft-relaxes-windows-8-resolution-rule/
14	ia	At the Game Developers Conference, Razer announced that its gaming tablets, the Edge and Edge Pro, will ship pre-loaded with Valve's Steam software. If you're wondering how you'll play Steam games on a tablet, a Razer rep told DigitalTrends.com that Windows 8 will automatically port some basic mouse controls to touch controls - meaning you can use your fingers. If that doesn't work for you, you can plug in an input device using the Edge's USB port.	http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/razer-edge-adds-steam-to-gaming-tablet/
15	tm	Ouya began shipping its consoles to Kickstarter backers yesterday and announced the box will be available at retail for $99 on June 4. OUYA plans to treat its Kickstarter backers as beta testers to help get the software just right. The console launches with 104 games and other apps like the XBMC media center and Flixster.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/28/ouya-at-retail-june-4/
16	sl	Microsoft has launched a Web tool that lets anyone search its entire portfolio of 40,785 patents. Micrsoft general counsel, Brad Smith, says this is meant to create greater transparency, giving those who might otherwise illegally use Microsoft's patents without permission a way to find what intellectual property Microsoft owns. Smith says Microsoft hopes other patent holders will offer similar windows into their intellectual property holdings to help curb the abuse of the system by patent trolls.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57576852-75/microsoft-debuts-web-site-to-search-all-its-patents/
17	ia	Amazon just bought social reading site, Goodreads. The purchase price of the deal wasn't revealed, but the transaction should close by the end of the second quarter. How will the services integrate? We'll see, but Goodreads founder Otis Chandler says Amazon supports Goodreads continuing to grow as an independent entity.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/28/amazon-acquires-social-reading-site-goodreads/
18	tm	Promising not to sue over patents is almost as fashionable as suing over patents. Google announced yesterday it will not sue anyone over 10 patents related to MapReduce, a model for processing large data sets. Unless you sue Google first of course. Many open source projects, most prominently Hadoop rely on MapReduce. Google said it plans to expand the pledge to other technologies over time.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57576795-93/google-vows-not-to-sue-over-certain-patents-for-open-source/
19	sl	We've got a virtual currency milestone, people...Today, all the Bitcoin in circulation — some 10.9 million of them — have collectively crossed the billion-dollar mark. Unsurprisingly the value of Bitcoin (and its exchange rate) has fluctuated wildly today. At one point, it hit a dollar value around $78, then pushed into the mid-nineties. Kind of a big deal for a largely unregulated, decentralized, controversial virtual currency.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/28/bitcoin-how-an-unregulated-decentralized-virtual-currency-just-became-a-billion-dollar-market/
20	tm	All Things D's Kara Swisher reports Twitter co-founder Biz Stone is close to launching a new startup called Jelly. Its product will reportedly target smartphones and tablets. How shocking. Stone runs a small startup incubator called Obvious with fellow Twitter co-founder Ev Williams. Obvious includes Lift, Branch and Medium and is expected to invest in Jelly. Please insert your own Bootylicious joke here.	http://allthingsd.com/20130328/sweet-biz-stone-is-poised-to-launch-new-mobile-startup-called-jelly/
21	ia	Normally, humans are to blame for trouble - it's now time to wage war against the inanimate! What am I talking about? Ship anchors! According to a Telecom Egypt exec, internet slowdowns were possibly caused by a ship's anchor damaging cables and not caused by three men who were arrested earlier this week for attempting to cut an undersea cable. Cable provider Seacom reported a cut in its Mediterranean cable and it also believes it is the work of a ship anchor.	http://slashdot.org/topic/datacenter/ships-anchor-suspected-in-mideast-internet-problems/
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27	tm	Facebook To Reveal “Home On Android” Sources Say Is A Modified OS On HTC At 4/4 Event	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/28/facebook-android-phone/
28		Facebook smartphone with HTC launching soon, ad campaign in the works	http://9to5google.com/2013/03/28/facebook-smartphone-with-htc-launching-soon-ad-campaign-in-the-works/
29		Specs for HTC Myst	http://www.unwiredview.com/2013/03/08/upcoming-facebook-phone-htc-myst-full-specs-confirmed/	SOURCE
30		"Come See Our New Home on Android" on April 4. - 9to5Google reports Facebook and HTC have been working on an ad campaign - Ads focus on use cases not hardware or software features "more than just an app." - 9to5Google report forked version, TC reports "flavor" of Android with application layer - Name could be "Facebook Home" or that could refer to application layer, that sounds like a launcher - Integrated messaging, photo upload, contacts, other Facebook features - HTC Myst (4.3-inch screen) leak earlier this month; HTC made the ChaCha and Salsa phones w/ Facebook buttons Q: Facebook PHONE, Facebook phone or Facebook launcher?
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32	ia	Amazon scoops up Goodreads social network	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57576891-93/amazon-scoops-up-goodreads-social-network/
33		Amazon to Buy Social Site Dedicated to Sharing Books	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/29/business/media/amazon-to-buy-goodreads.html?_r=0
34		Giving Mom’s Book Five Stars? Amazon May Cull Your Review	http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/23/technology/amazon-book-reviews-deleted-in-a-purge-aimed-at-manipulation.html?pagewanted=all&gwh=8766349D10D1AD6E5EAC2993BE6B113C
35		Why Goodreads Gave Up on Amazon	http://readwrite.com/2012/01/30/why_goodreads_gave_up_on_amazon
36		Amazon Buys Shelfari and its Innovative UI	http://readwrite.com/2008/08/25/amazon_buys_shelfari
37		- Amazon bought Goodreads yesterday, purchase price not disclosed - Goodreads is a social book site. You can see what your friends are reading, rate books to get recommendations and find books - Goodreads is seven years old and has more than 16 million users - Goodreads founder Otis Chandler says that its users have asked to be able to integrate Kindle and Goodreads and wrote on a blogpost "Making that option a reality is one of our top priorities." - Chandler also wrote that the Goodreads the service and its team are not going away Q: Seems like a logical purchase, but considering Amazon's rating system did you think it needed a social network like Goodreads? Would you stop using Goodreads b/c it's owned by Amazon?	History - Amazon bought Shelfari (a small booksharing startup) in Aug 2008 - Shelfari describes itself as "a community-powered encyclopedia for book lovers." - Back in Jan 2012 Goodreads moved away from its main source of book data, the Amazon Product Advertising API, citing its "many restrictions." It completed the transition to Ingram Book Company's data - Dec 2012: Amazon starts pulling some reviews w/o a public explanation. Writers say thousands of reviews were deleted in recent months. NYT says that some reviews were pulled due to direct relationships with authors
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39	sl	Gartner predicts 3D printers will cost less than a PC by 2016	http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/032713-gartner-3d-printers-268162.html?hpg1=bn
40		- Gartner report predicting that enterprise-class 3D printers will be available for less than $2,000 by 2016. - 3D printers are already in use among many businesses, from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals to consumers goods, and have generated a diverse set of use cases. As a result, the capabilities of the technology have evolved to meet customer needs, and will continue to develop to target those in additional markets, Gartner says. - fundamental shift in biz: Businesses can create physical prototypes and architectural models much easier, and in some cases could enable customers to print the final purchased product from their own 3D printers, Gartner says. - in iffy cases like Defense Distributed getting a license for printing a firearm, this is technology that will outpace law
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45		Bitcoin May Be the Global Economy's Last Safe Haven	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-28/bitcoin-may-be-the-global-economys-last-safe-haven
46		Mt. Gox Bitcoin Exchange	https://mtgox.com/
47		BitCoin Project Site	http://bitcoin.org/en/
48		- BusinessWeek ran explanatory article on Bitcoin - Bitcoin value at around $90 per coin - 10,952,975 Bitcoins in circulation of the 21 million total possible. - Bitcoin has crossed the $1 Billion mark - Bitcoin ATM planned for Cyprus - More sites taking BitCoin, Reddit, Wordpress, Namecheap, Expensify - Adam Draper of BootVC said his summer class will focus on BitCoin Q; What's BitCoin's future?
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51		- samsung getting the apple treatment in retail stores, specific area/employees specifically working on samsung brand - Geek.com reports Best Buy locations with highest traffic will remove two aisles next to their mobile department for new Samsung store w Samsung signage & custom demo stations for Samsung’s products. Locations with the new section will be issuing special training sessions for employees in the mobile department for Samsung-specific features - in time for S4, but by EOY all BB stores should have Samsung section	apple feeling the heat, but aren't other android manufacturers the real losers here?
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55		Apple launching marketing campaign for Final Cut Pro X	http://www.tuaw.com/2013/03/28/apple-launching-marketing-campaign-for-final-cut-pro-x/
56		- LA Times reports that Apple will launch a campaign for Final Cut Pro X - Starts On Thursday April 6th to coincide with the National Association of Broadcasters convention (that starts on Apr 6) - The goal is to win back video editors who left FC b/c of its radical redesign - The Apple website will feature three stories showing people who are using Final Cut Pro X. One will feature video editor of the Globe and Mail newspaper Julian Liurette who was skeptical of FCPX, but converted the paper to it. - It will also feature TV Azteca, which makes thousands of telenovela eps every year Q: Final Cut isn't a big player for Apple, why is Apple bothering with this? Is this just an NAB push?
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81		Hi, Regarding the FAA being less restrictive about electronic devices, the show mentioned the possibility of putting too much responsibility on flight attendants to learn each device's airplane mode settings. I wonder if this could be solved by a portable sensor that the flight attendants would use as they walked down the aisle. I'm imagining something like an ohmmeter with a corded sensor that would detect the signals that the airline is concerned about. This way, the flight attendants wouldn't have to learn anything new and they could just tell the passenger that however they do it on their device, they're not using the correct airplane mode settings. If the passenger didn't know how to activate airplane mode, the fallback position would be to turn the device off. Thanks again for a great show. Gary Meyers
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2		Honestly good news for Blackberry, The real damage of the Spamhaus war, Sony shows a little more PS4 http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Alexis Madrigal, Senior Editor, The Atlantic LOWER THIRD URL: theatlantic.com/tech, @alexismadrigal
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Really, and I'm not kidding you, or being sarcastic, or even charitable. Good news for BlackBerry. Blackberry reported 22 cents earings per share on $2.7 billion in revenue beating consensus expectations of a loss of 28 cents a share on $2.8 billion in revenue. BlackBerry also sold 6 million phones, 1 million of them the new Z10s. Former RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis has announced that he will step down as Vice Chair and Director of the company	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/28/blackberry-posts-promising-q4-results-after-bb10-launch-eps-of-0-22-revenue-of-2-7b-1m-z10s-shipped/
13	sl	CyberBunker, which we explained yesterday was accused of backing a DDoS attack against anti-spam site Spamhaus, had its own website knocked offline, though CyberBunker spokesman Kamphuis claimed that his company isn't responsible for the DDoS attacks that were first launched last week against Spamhaus, instead pointing to an internet collective going by Stophaus.com. he says "Spamhaus pretends to be spam fighters, but effectively they're just a censorship organization which worked itself into a position where they can just look at a website and shut it down."	http://www.informationweek.com/security/attacks/ddos-spam-feud-backfires-bulletproof-cyb/240151895
14		This week's internet attack took down critical network facility in London	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/28/4156570/Dutch-spamhaus-DDoS-took-down-london-internet-exchange
15	ia	At the Game Developers Choice Awards, the game "Journey" grabbed 6 of 11 awards. Journey is a PS3 downloadable game made by a studio named "thatgamecompany" and is the first independent title to win the "Game of the Year" award. Much to my surprise, the game "Journey" is not a power ballad band sim, but is about a guy in a desert traveling.	http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/journey-an-indie-video-game-wins-top-prizes/
16	tm	Google officially opened its same day delivery shopping service called Google Shopping Express. Users can sign up for a free six-month trial of the service in San Francisco and on the peninsula from San Mateo to San Jose. A limited number of users will be selected fro the trial and can only get delivery from participating retailers including Target, Walgreens, Staples, American Eagle, Toys“R”Us, Office Depot, Blue Bottle Coffee, Raley’s Nob Hill Foods, and Palo Alto Toy & Sport.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/28/google-starts-testing-google-shopping-express-today-in-sf-free-delivery-at-target-walgreens-staples-and-more/
17	sl	Adults are the biggest texting-while-driving problem in the USA, even though they know it's wrong. Almost half of all adults admit to texting while driving in a survey by AT&T provided to USA TODAY, compared with 43% of teenagers. More than 98% of adults — almost all of them — admit they know it's wrong but still do it. Six in 10 say they weren't doing it three years ago.	http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/28/adults-worse-than-teens-about-texting-behind-wheel/2026331/
18	ia	Egypt says it's arrested three men who were found cutting an undersea internet cable belonging to Telecom Egypt. The three were found on a fishing boat off of the city of Alexandria. So far, no statements as to why this group attempted to cut the cable. If those three guys are watching, as a retired attorney, I'd suggest not saying you were just trying to cut the cord.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21963100
19	tm	The US isn't kidding around when it comes to blocking Chinese manufacturers. First, ZDNet reports the US may only approve the merger of Softbank and Sprint of the companies agree to stop using gear from Huawei and ZTE. Also, on Tuesday the President signed The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, which prohibits the Commerce and Justice departments, NASA and the National Science Foundation from buying any IT systems “produced, manufactured or assembled” by any organisation which is “owned, operated or subsidised” by China.	http://www.zdnet.com/china-remains-of-concern-in-sprint-softbank-deal-7000013231/
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21	sl	Google Maps is expanding with real-time transit information for New York, Salt Lake City, and Washington, D.C. In New York City for example, subway riders can check Google News to locate their next train. Google added live departure times for seven lines; it didn't specify which ones, but a quick look at Google Maps showed information for most major lines. In Salt Lake City, Google added real-time departure information about buses and trams in the region.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417138,00.asp
22	tm	Amy Chozick of the New York Times reports Sue Gardner said she will step down as executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation which runs Wikipedia among several other sites. Gardner told the Times she will leave in 6 months after Wikimedia chooses a successor. Gardner says she worries about the broader conditions of a free and open Internet and wants to advocate more directly for it.	http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/a-driving-force-behind-wikipedia-to-step-down/
23	ia	Head of MS PR Frank Shaw published a blogpost touting Windows Phone saying "Windows Phone has reached 10 percent market share in a number of countries, and according to IDC’s latest report, has shipped more than Blackberry in 26 markets and more than iPhone in seven." The New York Times read that to mean that Windows Phone outsold the iPhone in seven countries and contacted IDC to find out which were the lucky seven. They were Argentina, India, Poland, Russia, South Africa and Ukraine. The seventh "country" is really an area - a group of countries from central and eastern Europe. However, the blogpost could be read to mean "seven markets" - which would mean Shaw is technically correct - the best kind of correct.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/where-in-the-world-are-windows-phones-outselling-iphones/
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30		BlackBerry Posts Surprise Quarterly Profit, Ships One Million Z10s	http://allthingsd.com/20130328/blackberry-posts-surprise-quarterly-profit-sells-1-million-z10s/
31		BlackBerry: BB10 is stealing customers away from rivals	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57576750-94/blackberry-bb10-is-stealing-customers-away-from-rivals/
32		- EPS .22 $2.7 billion revenue, adjusted net income of $114 - Forecast? LOSS of .28 EPS on $2.8 billion revenue - Year ago .80 EPS $4.6 billion revenue - Expecting break-even next quarter - Shipped 1 Million Z10s out of 6 million phones, 55% Z10s switching from other OS acc. to Thorsten Heins (likely Symbian) - Subs down slightly from 79 million in December to 76 million, affected by lack of low cost option, Q10 may help there - Former RIM co-CEO and Vice Chair Mike Lazaridis is retiring on May 1 to focus on Quantum Valley Investments Q: Certainly not out of the woods yet, but not bad. What's the way forward for Blackberry here?
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35		This week's internet attack took down critical network facility in London	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/28/4156570/Dutch-spamhaus-DDoS-took-down-london-internet-exchange
36		DDoS Spam Feud Backfires: 'Bulletproof' CyberBunker Busted	http://www.informationweek.com/security/attacks/ddos-spam-feud-backfires-bulletproof-cyb/240151895
37		Spamhaus attacks expose huge open DNS server dangers	http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237951/Spamhaus_attacks_expose_huge_open_DNS_server_dangers
38		- Gizmodo's Sam Biddle - Spamhaus vs. Cyberbunker are indeed fighting, but no evidence of huge attack - no evidence of Netflix outage, tho reported by both NYT & WSJ - no dips/spikes on Internet Traffic Report, which monitors state of net - began last week, why didn't we hear about it then? - says Spamhaus & CloudFlare, the anti-DDoS firm Spamhaus hired ward off the attack, are the only ones crying meltdown - two global internet monitoring companies, NTT & Renesys, told Biddle they see no global effects. - amazon cloud hosting ran smoothly - verge is reporting real damage - London Internet Exchange (LINX), a fiber-equipped exchange point that moves data between different parts of the network. It's legally designated as critical infrastructure, so the government sees keeping it running as a matter of national security. typically LINX peaks out at 1.6 terabits per second, but if you look at the graph below, you can see their self-monitored traffic line crater for hours in the middle of the day. never happened before	PROBLEM IS DNS CONFIG: Spamhaus attacks involved traffic volumes that reached 300Gbps, 3x what we've seen before. - DNS servers look up and resolve domain names to matching IPs. If DNS server lacks domain info in its database or cache, it queries other nearby DNS servers- should be config'd to look up only within domain or IP range. millions of open DNS resolvers respond to queries from outside, then anyone on the Internet can use an open DNS server to handle genuine or malicious queries. - Spamhaus attack sent queries with a spoofed source address to tens of thousands of open DNS resolvers, made it apper to originate from spamhaus, got forwarded to spamhaus, traffic multiplied - The Open DNS Resolver Project estimates 27M active DNS servers that are open resolvers. About 25M of those pose a significant threat
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40	ia	PlayStation 4 lead looked at x86 chips in 2007, wants polished games on day one	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/27/playstation-4-lead-looked-at-x86-chips-in-2007/
41		Sony dives deep into the PS4’s hardware power, controller features at GDC	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/03/sony-dives-deep-into-the-ps4s-hardware-power-controller-features-at-gdc/
42		- In an interview with Gamasutra Mark Cerny, PS4 lead architect, says that Sony's been working on the PS4 since 2007 (a year after the PS3 launched) - He saw that there were "some issues" with getting the most out of the PS3 Cell processor - That's why the PS4 moved to a new system with unified memory and an 8-core x86 processor - "The biggest thing was that we didn't want the hardware to be a puzzle that programmers would be needing to solve to make quality titles," says Cerny.	At the Game Developers Conference - Sony gave some details on its new DualShock 4 controller. It drops analog face buttons and the d-pad in favor of digital - The new PS4 Eye uses two cameras and has an 85 degree field of view, uses a four-mic array, and its own three-axis accelerometer Q: How are these pieces of info shaping your image of the PS4?
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47		Exclusive: Wal-Mart may get customers to deliver packages to online buyers	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/28/us-retail-walmart-delivery-idUSBRE92R03820130328
48		Google launches same-day delivery in San Francisco Bay Area	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/28/us-google-deliveryservice-idUSBRE92R0FN20130328
49		Wal-Mart CEO Joel Anderson told Reuters about brainstorming an idea to have in-store shoppers agree to deliver products to online orderers - 25 stores do delivery. Currently uses FedEx, or its own trucks in 5 cities (WalMart To Go - same day) - Idea is 1-2 years away - Similar to Zipments which allows people to bid on courier jobs - RELATED: Google opened up Shopping Express Thursday morning in SF and the Peninsula - 6 months free same day delivery from Target, Office Depot Inc, Staples Inc and Toys 'R' Us Inc and smaller, local firms such as Blue Bottle Coffee and Palo Alto Toy & Sport. - Ebay has had it in SF for a year, Amazon been toying it with it for years Q: Do we really want same-day that bad? Would we trust it to be crowdsourced?
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51	ia	Netflix Taps “Matrix” Makers for New Series	http://allthingsd.com/20130327/netflix-taps-matrix-makers-for-new-series/
52		Amazon Studios Greenlights ‘Betas’, Another Comedy Show About Silicon Valley	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/27/amazon-studios-greenlights-betas-another-comedy-show-about-silicon-valley/
53		- Netflix announced a new show called "Sense8" with the vague description of "a gripping global tale of minds linked and souls hunted” - 10 episodes to launch in 2014 - The show is being produced by Andy and Lana Wachowski, creators of the Matrix and the team behind V for Vendetta and Speed Racer. It's the Wachowskis first TV project - J. Michael Straczynski will be the showrunner. Straczynski's worked on a number of high profile projects like Thor and Babylon5 - Amazon's announced its newest show called "Betas" which is about “four computer geeks and their quest for nerd fame”. - Michael Lehmann will direct - he directed "Heathers" - Ed Begley Jr.'s the biggest star attached. Q: Amazon's working on six comedies, Netflix has a pipeline of a couple of dramas and a couple of comedies. Both are making children's shows. Is there a right way to do set up an original programming catalog? What sounds like the better show?
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55	sl	How Strong Social Ties Hinder the Spread of Rumours	http://www.technologyreview.com/view/512951/how-strong-social-ties-hinder-the-spread-of-rumours/
56		- Marton Karsai & team & Northeastern University in Boston looked at over 600M time-stamped mobile calls between 6M people over 6 months in unnamed European country. - looked in detail at the way an individual’s connections–that person’s egonet–evolved over time. time-ordering reveals important characteristics about social interactions - simulated this behaviour by creating a network of artificial agents that make connections with each other, then examined how rumours spread through networks to study the role that strong and weak ties play as the network changes over time. strong ties tend to hinder the spread of rumours because they confine information to a group that largely communicates with each other. - weak ties promote the spread of rumours, strong ties tend to hinder it. BUT this result only emerges when the time-varying nature of the network becomes visible.	- sociologist Mark Granovetter published a paper in 1973 called “The strength of weak ties” - info mostly spreads through society between ppl with weak connections rather than strong ties. asked ppl how they got their job, most came from acquaintances
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67		Surface Pro to launch in China on April 2nd, first market outside US and Canada	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/28/4156104/surface-pro-china-launch-april-2nd
68		Samsung Galaxy S4 preorders start at AT&T on April 16th for $249.99	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/28/4156544/samsung-galaxy-s4-preorders-att-april-16th-249-99-price
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2		Biggest Internet attack in History, Flipboard gets even prettier, Attack Cats protect the Net http://live.twit.tv/
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12	tm	Microsoft announced their next developer conference, called Build will take place in San Francisco June 26-28 and at the same time VP of Corporate Communications Frank Shaw took to the blogs to officially acknowledge Microsoft Blue, an internal name for updates to software most prominently Windows 8, but also Phones and Servers too. Shaw said the chances of the shipping versions of these updates have almost no chance of being called Blue. Then wisely immediately told people not to respond with "so you're saying there's a chance." Thank you Frank Shaw. Thank you.	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-talks-publicly-about-blue-and-build-2013-7000013154/
13	sl	A spam-fighting group called Spamhaus, and a Dutch web host Cyberbunker, accused of sending spam has turned into into one of the largest computer attacks on the Internet. The dispute started when Spamhaus added Cyberbunker to its blacklist, which is used by e-mail providers to weed out spam. Cyberbunker fought back, causing widespread congestion and jamming crucial infrastructure around the world. Millions of ordinary Internet users have experienced delays in services like Netflix or could not reach a particular Web site for a short time. A spokesman for Spamhaus said the attacks began on March 19, but had not stopped the group from distributing its blacklist.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/technology/internet/online-dispute-becomes-internet-snarling-attack.html
14	ia	Flipboard introduced version 2.0 for iOS today. There are some slight design modifications, but the biggest new feature is user-generated magazines. When you're flipping through your feeds, you'll now have the option to clip a story and roll it into your own shareable magazine. Right now, Flipboard 2.0 is for iOS only. Android users can subscribe to those new magazines, but can't make them yet.	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/flipboard-2-0-adds-creation/
15	tm	Amazon's X-ray feature is expanding to TV shows. X-ray delivers more information about the book you're reading in Kindle or the movie you're watching from Amazon Instant. Now while you watch TV shows on your Kindle Fire, the Web or even the Nintendo Wii, you'll be able to leaner more about the characters and actors you're watching. No word if this feature will work on Android or iOS.	http://www.slashgear.com/amazon-expands-x-ray-feature-to-tv-shows-27275482/
16	sl	Game developers on Facebook's platform generated $2.8 billion last year, Facebook executives are gloating. "Anywhere in the games business we are investing heavily," Facebook's Sean Ryan said at the Game Developers Conference currently goig on in San Francisco. Candy Crush is Facebook's current No.1 game, but More than 250 million people are playing games on Facebook each month, and As of February, 55 percent of the top 400 iOS apps are integrated with Facebook.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57576361-93/facebook-game-developers-generated-$2.8-billion-in-2012/
17	ia	There's a new feature coming to Google Chrome and it's a spell checking tool! When you right click on a word, you'll see a new option called "Ask Google for Suggestions." From there, Google will check your spelling, grammar and more. Chrome will even build a custom dictionary that will be available on your different devices when you use Chrome. The new spell check is coming to Windows, Chrome OS, and Linux with Mac support to come later. If you're worried about Google reading everything you're typing, the feature is optional.	http://www.zdnet.com/google-chrome-takes-spell-checking-into-the-cloud-7000013161/
18	tm	Ouya, the Android-based game console should start shipping soon to its Kickstarter backers, and in anticipation, the company has teamed up with Makerbot. If you have access to a 3D printer you can customize your Ouya case, you can get a 3D printing development kit optimized for the second generation Makerbot Replicator, that let's you create custom designs and patterns. The plans are available at Thingiverse.com.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/27/makerbot-ouya/
19	sl	Research firm emarketer has revised its 2014 revenue predictions for Twitter, in the right direction! the firm predicts $528 million this year and $950 million in 2014 with 53 percent of that money coming from mobile ads. emarketer had earlier put the 2014 number at $800 million. The upwards revision at least partly reflects Twitter’s ability to solve the mobile marketing puzzle.	http://gigaom.com/2013/03/27/twitter-ad-revenues-higher-than-expected-on-strong-mobile-numbers-report/
20	tm	What happens when you lose a major battle? You regroup and amass firepower. That's Sasmung's strategy. Samsung may have lost it's biggest patent fight with Apple last year but they won the 2012 patent arms race, receiving the most mobile patents in 2012 and pushing them to the top of the list for most mobile patents worldwide, nudging out Nokia. Analyst Chetan Sharma's patent report also found that by the end of this year mobile patents will account for 25% of all patents granted.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/27/samsung-received-the-most-mobile-patents-in-2012-now-leads-the-world-overall/
21	ia	A firmware upgrade to the Boxee TV brings along DLNA support, a modified TV guide, 3D streaming of Vudu titles, and a bunch of bug fixes. The update will be available within the next three days. The Boxee TV's big hook is its CloudDVR service, but with the firmware upgrade, it ought to be much easier to stream content from around your home network and even stream content from your phone to your TV.	http://gigaom.com/2013/03/27/boxee-tv-dlna/
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27	tm	Firm Is Accused of Sending Spam, and Fight Jams Internet	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/technology/internet/online-dispute-becomes-internet-snarling-attack.html
28		Global internet slows after 'biggest attack in history'	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21954636
29		Spamhaus blog post	http://www.spamhaus.org/news/article/694/ddos-update-20-march-2013
30		Spamhaus	http://www.spamhaus.org/	SOURCE
31		Cyberbunker	http://cyberbunker.com/web/index.php	SOURCE
32		-Spamhaus creates block lists of spammers -Cyberbunker (in a former NATO bunker) hosts any Web site “except child porn and anything related to terrorism,” - Spamhaus added Cyberbunker to block list - DDoS Attacks on Spamhaus began March 19 grown to 300 Gbps, largest ever. Targeted DNS - Cloudflare tried to defend and then became a target - Sven Olaf Kamphuis (activist, spokesman) accused Spamhaus of "abusing their influence" and should not be allowed to decide "what goes and does not go on the internet". - Spamhaus has alleged that Cyberbunker, in cooperation with "criminal gangs" from Eastern Europe and Russia, - Steve Linford, chief executive for Spamhaus, told BBC t Google is lending resources to help absorb traffic. - "We can't be brought down. "Spamhaus has more than 80 servers around the world. We've built the biggest DNS server around." (weskit, mail and some public lists were brought down Q: Everybody likes spam blocking, everybody likes a good safe harbor, which should win?
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34	ia	Flipboard 2.0 Lets You Curate Your Own Stunning Digital Magazines	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/flipboard-2-0-adds-creation/
35		Flipboard 2.0 refreshes app's look, now lets everyone run their own magazine (hands-on)	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/26/4151110/flipboard-2-0-refreshes-apps-look-now-lets-everyone-run-their-own	VIDEO
36		- Flipboard 2.0 is out for iOS - Flipboard would aggregate your Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds and present it in a magazine-like layout - 2.0 brings the ability for the user to create custom magazines from the things they are reading - You'll see a "+" button next to Flipboard items. When you click that, you'll be able to add that story with a comment to your new magazine - Those custom magazines are shareable and other Flipboard users can subscribe to your magazines - You can make magazines private as well Q: Custom magazines - natural extension for Flipboard? Does Flipboard need a web component for this to be widely adopted?
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38	sl	How the Maker of TurboTax Fought Free, Simple Tax Filing	http://www.propublica.org/article/how-the-maker-of-turbotax-fought-free-simple-tax-filing
39		- around 25M Americans used TurboTax in 2012. Govt Accountability Office analysis said the software accounted for more than half of individual returns filed electronically. TurboTax made up 35% of Intuit's $4.2 billion in total revenues last year. Versions of TurboTax for individuals and small businesses range in price from free to $150. - The government-prepared return (sweden, spain, denmark all use it) would estimate your taxes using info your employer and bank already sent it. Advocates say tens of millions of taxpayers could save $2B and 225M hours in prep costs and time - not a new concept, endorsed by Prez Reagan, Prez Obama during campaign. - Taxpayers would have three options when they receive a pre-filled return: accept it as is; make adjustments, say to filing status or income; or reject it and file a return by other means.	- Intuit spent $11.5M on federal lobbying in past 5 years, part of that "opposes IRS government tax preparation." in 2011 lobbied on two bills, both of which died, that would have allowed many taxpayers to file pre-filled returns for free. - Intuit also lobbied on bills in 2007 & 2011 to bar Treasury Department, which includes the IRS, from initiating return-free filing. - Intuit says that if IRS acts as a tax preparer, taxpayers might pay more money. It is also a - Intuit also a member of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), which sponsors a "STOP IRS TAKEOVER" campaign calling return-free filing a "massive expansion of the U.S. government through a big government program." - Grover Norquist, founder/prez of "americans for tax reform" says: "The clear goal of this measure is to raise taxes in a way that leaves politicians with clean hands,"
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43	tm	Experts Scratching Their Heads At House Judiciary's Awful CFAA Reform Proposal	http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130326/14213522465/cybersecurity-experts-scratching-their-heads-house-judiciarys-awful-cfaa-reform-proposal.shtml
44		Rather Than Fix The CFAA, House Judiciary Committee Planning To Make It Worse... Way Worse	http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130324/14342822435/rather-than-fix-cfaa-house-judiciary-committee-planning-to-make-it-worse-way-worse.shtml
45		America's Awful Computer-Crime Law Might Be Getting a Whole Lot Worse	http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/03/25/computer_fraud_and_abuse_act_the_cfaa_america_s_awful_computer_crime_law.html
46		Under proposed bill, ‘conspiring’ to violate US computer laws could be punished as if act was committed	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/03/26/under-proposed-revision-those-who-conspire-to-violate-computer-hacking-law-to-be-punished-as-if-they-in-fact-did/
47		Draft resolution SR 005	https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/627265-sr-005-xml.html	SOURCE
48		Aaron's Law Draft SR 006	http://www.lofgren.house.gov/images/stories/pdf/aarons%20law%20revised%20draft%20013013.pdf	SOURCE
49		Monday TechDirt reported new Draft Resolution amending Computer Fraud and Abuse Act - Nobody can explain why... - Different than ""Aaron's Law, floated by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose). That very simply amends to eliminate prosecution for authorized access and in cases of EULA violation or personal ID protection. - THIS Draft resolution being considered by House Judiciary committee - Increases prison term from 5 to 10 years for unauthorized access and damage - Would make “trafficking in passwords” punishable by up to 10 years in prison - Failed attempts punishable as harshly as successful ones ""Whoever conspires to commit or attempts to commit an offense under subsection (a) of this section shall be punished as provided for the completed offense in subsection (c) of this section."" - More than one attempt tied into Racketterring charges - Tampering with 'critical infrastructure' (power grid, transit, stock market) punishable by up to 30 years Q: Who benefits from this?
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51	sl	Companies Hire 'Ethical Hackers' To Dupe Employees; Crutches as Props	http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324373204578373011392662962.html
52		- "Check out these kitties! :-)" is an email with photo of a Turkish Angora cat with a purple mohawk named Dr. Zaius, sent to nearly 2M ppl, includes an attachment or link promising more cat photos. but it's a setup: tech depts are sending it out to teach employees a lesson - Dr. Zaius email is a simulated cyberattack created by PhishMe Inc. out of the Chantilly, Va..to find out who's succeptible to social engineering. most big network breaches start this way. another co, Digital Defense Inc. of San Antonio says it isn't to get anybody fired or in trouble, but rather to help everyone learn the techniques malicious hackers also use. - another phishme scam: First, an employee gets an email purportedly from a senior manager, with an attachment on potential bonuses for a number of people. Then comes another email attempting to "recall" the first.	- in 2005, New York state twice sent 10,000 employees and contractors a "phishing," or deceptive, email urging them to divulge passwords on a linked website. The first time, 15% fell for it, but the second time, only 8% did - ANOTHER TACTIC: digital-security company, Trustwave Holdings Inc., drop thumb drives & CDs in the bathrooms, driveways and nearby coffee shops of companies that hire him. attaches the company's logo, a competitor's logo or a label that reads "confidential." almost always an employee will find one of the decoys and stick it in a computer. contain software that takes over computers, hijacking built-in cameras to snap photos of the employees.
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54	ia	Microsoft's Office 'Gemini': Windows Blue's twin	http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-office-gemini-windows-blues-twin-7000013195/
55		(Virtual) Hands-On with Windows 8 “Blue” Build 9364	http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/virtual-hands-windows-8-blue-build-9364
56		- Mary Jo Foley reports that Microsoft is working on "a Blue version of Office" - It's codenamed "Gemini" and it's a wave of Office releases coming over the next two years - Wave one will show up with Windows Blue and there will be updated versions of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and OneNote - Currently, the latest version of Office are desktop-style apps. Q: Should we expect full Metro-style versions of Office? Does that foreshadow the death of the desktop even more?	- Paul Thurrott on the leaked Windows Blue: "All the action in this build is in PC settings, and if you were looking for any further proof the desktop being eased out going forward, look no further than this."
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67		Build 2013, Microsoft's big developer conference, will take place June 26 to 28 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. REGISTRATION opens April 2	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/03/microsoft-coming-to-san-francisco-in-june-for-its-next-big-developer-confab/
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12	tm	T-Mobile announced today that its fast LTE service is now live in Baltimore, MD; Kansas City, KS; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; San Jose, CA and Washington D.C. They hope to cover 90% of the top 25 markets by the end of the year. The company also announced the HTC One, BlackBerry Z10 and iPhone 5 are all coming tot he network for $99 down. The Samsung Galaxy S 4 arrives not he network May 1.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57576096-94/t-mobiles-uncarrier-event-join-us-at-8-a.m-pt-today-live-blog/
13	sl	China's official newspaper, People's Daily, criticized Apple for what it called an "empty and self-praising" response to an earlier report by China's national television broadcaster CCTV, which alleged that Apple treats Chinese consumers differently than it does customers in other countries and with poor warranty policies. Over the weekend, Apple posted a message on its Chinese website that said it provides a 90-day warranty on repairs - same as in the US - which is longer than the 30 days mandated by law in China.	http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_22868036/chinas-government-backed-media-bashes-apple
14	ia	Today, Facebook's officially launching threaded replies on Facebook Pages. Page admins can opt into the the feature right now. Stating July 10th, the replies feature will be on by default. The most active comments will float to the top and the threads will be re-ordered for each viewer depending on their connections.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/25/4146246/facebook-enables-replies-pages-will-be-default-july-10
15	tm	The Language Council of Sweden has dropped the ogooglebar from its list of official new Swedish words. The term translated to Ungoogleable and meant something "that you can't find on the web with the use of a search engine" Google complained about the generalization of its brand and the Council decided it wasn't worth wasting its time on dealing with the complaint.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/26/4148062/google-forces-sweden-to-drop-word-ungoogleable
16	sl	The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is launching a new trademark clearinghouse today as a way for trademark owners to protect their intellectual property as the organization makes way for hundreds of new generic top-level domains. Trademark owners can register their marks before a new TLD is launched and protect their trademarks if other companies try to register a website using their trademarks. isn't free, The annual fee ranges between US$95 and $150.	http://www.itworld.com/it-management/349665/icanns-trademark-clearinghouse-launch-tuesday
17	ia	The analysts agree that Apple will report its income this quarter was lower than last year at the same time. This would be the first time Apple would report such news since 2003. While revenues are projected to be a record high, it's Apple's declining gross margins on products like iPads and Macs that is causing income to be lower.	http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/03/24/apple-negative-income-growth/
18	tm	The Economic Times of India reports Apple plans to triple its exclusive stores to around 200 by 2015. Three anonymous franchisees have been asked to scale up operations. Apple also plans to expand its presence in multi-brand stores, they said. Samsung has dominated smartphone sales in INdia. Last November Apple began selling phones direct to consumers instead of exclusively through mobile carriers.	http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/apple-plans-to-scale-up-presence-in-india-to-triple-exclusive-stores-to-200-by-2015/articleshow/19204356.cms
19	sl	Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is calling out his "fellow geeks" in a new blog post for the crude responses, death threats, and DDOS attacks following the Adria Richards debacle, which involved her calling out two men for innapropriate behavior at a conference. Ohanian says free speech must be used responsibly, and that while the open nature of the internet allowed those contrary voices to stand out, "i don't believe it represents the majority of us."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/25/4146078/reddit-co-founder-alexis-ohanian-calls-out-fellow-geeks
20	tm	Microsoft has started updating its Windows 8 Mail, Calendar and People apps. The updates are available in the Windows Store. Mail updates include flagging, junk mail, and folder support. Calendar gets a new weekly view and an inline time view, but loses integration with Google Calendar.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/25/4146964/windows-8-mail-calendar-people-updates-now-available
21	ia	Google is now offering the "Nik Collection" which is a bundle of six plugins for Aperture, Lightroom, and Photoshop for $150. The plugins were originally created by Nik Software, a company that Google acquired - Nik Software also made Snapseed. The plugins include a variety of tools to let you work with HDR, color correction, and reduce noise. Google is also offering a free 15-day free trial.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/25/google-launches-nik-collection-a-149-bundle-of-nik-softwares-plugins-for-photoshop-lightroom-and-aparture/
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28		T-Mobile announces first LTE markets	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/26/t-mobile-announces-first-lte-markets/
29		T-Mobile USA CEO John Legere ranted and raved about carrier plans - LTE in seven markets in total. Now, subscribers in Baltimore, MD; Kansas City, KS; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; San Jose, CA and Washington D.C. 10-20 Mbps down 8-12 up - LTE in 90% of top 25 markets. 200 million people covered by the end of the year, 100 million by midyear. Voice over LTE as well apparently. "HD Voice" - HTC One ($99), Samsung Galaxy S4 May 1, Galaxy Note II and BlackBerry Z10 ($99) - iPhone 5 on Friday, April 12. The new iPhone 5 will be available for a $99.99 down payment. (iPhone 4 and 4S as well) - iPhone 5 will work on 1900 MHz, AWS and LTE - New plans as described previously, $50 for a line $10 for additional lines, $10 for 2GB of '4G' data, $20 for unlimited '4G' (though tethering is limited to 2.5GB). Best phones additional $20 per month. - If you leave T-Mobile before spaying off phone, you owe the balance, but there's a 'fair market credit' for trade-ins. - Phones are NOT unlocked if you're paying them off still.
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32		You’re Doing It Wrong, BlackBerry	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/25/sigh/
33		BlackBerry Looking for Better Buzz When Z10 Hits T-Mobile, Verizon	http://allthingsd.com/20130326/blackberry-looking-for-better-buzz-when-z10-hits-t-mobile-verizon/
34		- Thorstein Heins is so excited about BlackBerry's future, that he can't hide it. - Talking to CNet, Heins says he's "very excited about" another flagship smartphone that may hit during the holidays. - "It takes BlackBerry 10 to another level in terms of the user experience." - In the near future, Heins says to expect the Q10 2-3 months after the Z10. (The Q10 is the one with the QWERTY keyboard). - The Z10 launches tomorrow in ATT stores in the U.S. The VZ version launches on the 28th. First launched on Jan 31 in the UK, Canada got the device on Feb 5th - Goldman and Citigroup looked at Z10′s launch. It found that there was “shockingly low support by AT&T with extremely limited signage and more signage for Samsung and Apple products.” There's also a lack of marketing support at Best Buy and RadioShack. Q: Could BlackBerry get hit with the Osborne Effect by a statement like this?
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36	sl	Evernote Inks Deal With Deutsche Telekom	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416996,00.asp
37		- Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote, says introduction of Google Keep helps him... says since Keep launched, downloads and usage are up enough for him to notice. - evernote 5 just hit google play store - revamped camera interface. You can now take several images and add them all to a note in one shot. new feature for premium members that exposes the contents of uploaded documents to the search. - new partnership with Germany's Deutsche Telekom - 60M mobile, broadband, fixed-line customers get Evernote Premium until Sept 25, 2014 - 18 months of free premium service. - normally $52/year to access offline notebooks, supersized uploads, added security, etc - New customers must request the Premium update online or via the latest version of the Android app; those who already have the upgraded service can extend it for a year	- other Evernote partners: NTT Docomo in Japan, Orange France, KT in Korea, & Taiwan Mobile - Evernote came to several european countries this year
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43		Analysts expect Q2 for Apple to show the first income decline (yoy) in a decade - Thomson Financial consensus $10.18 EPS down from $12.30 - Also expected to announce record revenue of $41 to $43 billion. But still slowest rate of quarterly revenue growth in the company's recent past. - Apple's ability to apply the fixed costs of iPhone 4 series production over a much larger number of units sold. - Gross margin (revenue into profit) Lower ((peaked 47.37% last year, this spring expected 37.5% to 38.5%)) - Fall quarter gross margins (launch of IP5) look identical to Fall 2011 (IP4) - Post from Robert Leitao, founder of Braeburn Group argues that increase in costs with the shifting product release cycles caused a blip that won't be repeated soon. - Need to add NTT Docomo and CHina Mobile and they'll be fine. A new Mac Pro wouldn't hurt ASP and boost revenue a bit.
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47		- There's a new music tool called MixShape available at mixshape.ie - It's a partnership of Microsoft, Spotify and The Echo Nest - What it does: You tell MixShape what kind of mood you want for your playlist (Work, Exercise, Party). Then you put in a link from one of your spotify playlists. Mixshape analyzes your playlist. Then it will reorder and substitute tracks in your Spotify playlists to match a particular mood. - Your new playlist is shown to you in an animated visual so you can see how the songs flow together. - You can edit your playlist by redefining the line/shape of your mix - Music can be saved as a Spotify playlist or share it to twitter, facebook or email Q: Is this something you'd use? Would a service that helps you curate your playlists get you to use a service like Spotify more?	- The tool maxes out at 300 songs - MixShape is optimized for IE and for Win8 touch, but it works fine on Chrome on a Mac. Mixshapes can be pinned to Win8's start screen
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51		- Bruce Livingstone, founder of the iStockphoto, sold to Getty Imgs in 2006 for $50M. he was fired in 2009 - different model. no venture capital, no exit strategy, photogs get 50% rev, + photogs split the profits left over at the end of each year - says photog royalties were declining, too much competition, bad quality - 220 photographers on board today, currently uploading about 1,000 images a day, with images priced between $10 and $100. plans to grow to 500 photogs, no huge scale - planning vector-based art, but no video	- photographers discovered Getty had licensed their images to Google for use on its online services like Google Docs and Google Slides- photog sean locke got vocal about it, got booted of iStock - publicly traded competitor Shutterstock is planning a premium photo collection called Offset. Livingstone was scornful of the stock-art industry's premium push. "They're moving stuff that was in regular collections into premium collections and jacking up the price," he said. Stocksy is aiming for the high end of the market, but "we're kind of reducing the price again."
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59		Tesla's Elon Musk tweets about big announcement for Thursday	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57576206-48/teslas-elon-musk-tweets-about-big-announcement-for-thursday/
60		Twitter Holding A Mobile-Focused Platform Event April 2 To Discuss “Exciting New Features,” No Press Allowed	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/25/twitter-holding-a-mobile-focused-platform-event-april-2-to-discuss-exciting-new-features-no-press-allowed/
61		Chromebook Pixel with LTE to ship by April 8th	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/25/chromebook-pixel-with-lte-to-ship-by-april-8th/
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2		Apple wants to map your insides, Yahoo buys news service Summly, FAA to allow electronics during takeoff http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Dan Benjamin, Founder of 5by5 LOWER THIRD URL: 5by5.tv, @danbenjamin
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	2K Games' Bioshock Infinite comes out tomorrow and the reviews are stellar. MetaCritic has an average score of 95 out of 100 for the PC version, based on 33 reviews. The console versions have fewer published reviews but Xbox 360 averages 96 on 9 reviews and the PS3 95 on 11 reviews.	http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bioshock-infinite
13	sl	Apple has bought indoor-mapping specialist Wifislam in an effort to beef up its Maps service. The new technology could allow Apple to offer maps within buildings with an accuracy of 8ft. Google already offers indoor locations to its Street View product - in fact the TWiT studio is one of them. The Wall street Journal reports that Apple paid $20m for Wifislam.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21924240
14	ia	Windows Blue, the big update for Windows 8, has leaked online. On the cosmetic side, you'll be able to make even smaller tiles on your Start screen - kind of like Windows Phone. Blue also has greater SkyDrive integration with the ability to automatically upload photos and videos - kind of like Windows Phone. There's even the ability to snap together up to four apps at one time - kind of like regular Windows.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416987,00.asp
15	tm	For some time the electronics manufacturing industry has been in a quiet panic over China's near monopoly of rare earth minerals needed for making everything from chips to catalytic converters. Japan has announced a find of "astronomically" high levels of rare earth deposits around 5.8km under the ocean surface near Minami Torishima island south-east of Tokyo. The Telegraph reports Tokyo University's Yasuhiro Kato a single ship could supply Japan's annual needs. It will take two years of exploration before production can scale up.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/ambroseevans_pritchard/9951299/Japan-breaks-Chinas-stranglehold-on-rare-metals-with-sea-mud-bonanza.html
16	sl	Yahoo has bought Summly, the mobile news reader app, for about $30 million. Summly will close down their app and the team of five will join Yahoo. Though Summly had less than 1 million downloads, it's AI technology to summarize news is attractive to a company like Yahoo that's looking to beef up its mobile presence.	http://allthingsd.com/20130325/yahoo-acquires-hipster-mobile-news-reader-summly-like-we-said-it-might/
17	ia	CynogenMod founder Steve Kondik announced he has left his software engineering job at Samsung in a Google+ post. The post's main focus is the Samsung Galaxy S4 where he casually mentions he left the company and in the comments says he departed "not because of anything in particular." My theory is that Samsung wanted to rename Steve to S-teve and that drove S-teve to split. or s-plit.	http://www.androidcentral.com/steve-cyanogen-kondik-leaves-samsung
18	tm	Google Glass isn't even a shipping product yet, but West Virginia wants to be prepared. Delegate Gary G. Howell proposed a bill int he West Virginia House of Delegates prohibiting use of a wearable computer with a head mounted display while driving. Howell says he's a fan of the product but worries about the safety of teens while driving and feels this is a natural extension of the no texting laws the state currently has. He also wasn't confident the bill would pass, but believes some version eventually will.	http://www.zdnet.com/google-glass-already-facing-driving-ban-as-west-virginia-preps-law-7000013059/
19	sl	Uh oh, Michael Dell's attempt to take Dell private has been challenged by a pair of rival bids. Dell's board has released a statement that it has received "two alternative acquisition proposals" from investment group Blackstone and "activist investor" Carl Icahn. Dell also published details of the bids, and guess what? both offer a higher per-share price than Michael Dell's $13.65 proposal, which valued the company at $24.4 billion.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/25/4144354/dell-rival-takeover-bid-blackston-carl-icahn-details
20	tm	The Ouya console will ship with emulators for loads of old gaming consoles but that's nothing compared to the RetroN5. Joystiq reports the latest version of the console from Hyperkins adds an actual cartridge slot for Famicom games, the Japanese version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System. The console also supports NES, SNES, Genesis and GBA cartridges over HDMI with controller ports and Bluetooth controllers. Hyperkins hopes to release the console in July for less than $100	http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/24/retron-5-console-plays-nes-snes-genesis-gba-and-famicom-su/
21	ia	T-Mobile has gone contract-free starting today. The lowest cost plan is $50 per month and that will get you unlimited talk, text and web. That plan includes 500MB of data at T-Mobile's highest speeds - after that 500MB allotment -- 2G speeds for you. Speaking of speeds, TMoNews.com reports that T-Mobile's LTE network will go live on March 26th in 7 markets including Washington DC, Las Vegas, and Baltimore, MD.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57576023-94/t-mobile-kills-off-the-wireless-contract/
22		T-Mobile to launch LTE in seven markets on 26 March	http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2013/03/25/t-mobile-to-launch-lte-in-seven-markets-on-26-march/
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28	ia	Apple buys indoor-mapping company Wifislam	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21924240
29		Google Indoor Maps	http://maps.google.com/help/maps/indoormaps/
30		- Apple has bought indoor-mapping specialist WiFislam - WiFislam can offer maps within buildings with an accuracy of 8 feet - WSJ reports Apple paid $20M for the company - WiFiSlam's tech: uses "ambient WiFi signals that are already present in buildings." - Google already has its indoor maps service and has accepted more than 10k floor plans from businesses - Google's tech uses data from signal towers and nearby hotspots Q: Do you use indoor map apps? Can Apple try to spin this as an amazing new feature?
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33		- Summly bought for $30M, will shut down app, Summly team will join Yahoo - some talk that yahoo was interested back in Dec. summly uses algorithms & AI to "summarize" news for busy ppl - lots off attn b/c Yahoo needs more mobile presence/tech, & summly founder Nick D'Aloisio is 17 - LinkedIn rumored to be buying Pulse, Cnn bought Zite back in 2011 - what about human-powered news summaries, ala Circa?
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36		FAA set up industry working group last year to study portable electronics on planes - By EOY relax rules on reading devices at takeoff (not cell phones) - Group began meeting in January, will introduce findings by July 31 - Group members told Bilton under tremendous pressure to allow or show science - Group: Amazon, the Consumer Electronics Association, Boeing, the Association of Flight Attendants, the Federal Communications Commission and aircraft makers, - FAA permits electric razors, audio recorders in all flight phases - Must not turn Flight Attendants into social police with expertise in "airplane mode", and apply to future devices - Senator Claire McCaskill plans legislation
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40	ia	Windows Blue: a video preview of what's next for Windows 8	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/25/4144618/windows-blue-video-preview-screenshots	VIDEO
41		Windows Blue leaks online, includes smaller Live Tiles, new side-by-side Snap Views, and IE 11	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/24/4141286/windows-blue-screenshots-leak-smaller-live-tiles-options-ui
42		Windows Blue is aimed at Intel 'Haswell' ultrabooks	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57575826-75/windows-blue-is-aimed-at-intel-haswell-ultrabooks/
43		- Windows Blue leaked today - TheVerge posted a video and screenshots showing off the ability to make Live tiles smaller, a new gesture for to see all apps, - there's a new settings panel for Skydrive - you can backup devices to SkyDrive as well as automatic uploading of photos and videos - Some new apps: Alarm app, calculator app, sound recorder, and a very basic "Movie Moments" app (a Windows Movie Maker replacement?) - IE: Sync tab function - New snap views for putting multiple apps up at once, you can put 2 apps up at once in a 50/50 split. There's support for up to 4 apps up at once.	Under the hood: - According to a Cnet source, Microsoft is building new power efficiency models in Windows Blue - The source says that you'll be able to get an ultrabook that will be much faster with a much longer battery life - Standby also would be improved that keeps things like email in sync while asleep Q: More interesting? The slightly revised Win8 UI or the under the hood rumors?
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45	sl	Another Reason Google Reader Died: Increased Concern About Privacy and Compliance	http://allthingsd.com/20130324/another-reason-google-reader-died-increased-concern-about-privacy-and-compliance/
46		Thanks Google Keep! EverNote sees uptick in downloads, usage	http://gigaom.com/2013/03/24/thanks-google-keep-evernote-sees-uptick-in-downloads-usage/
47		Evernote 5 hits Android with revamped camera, shortcuts and tweaked UI	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/25/evernote-5-hits-android/
48		- reader shutting down july 1. google says it's b/c of declining usage. sources tell ATD it's partly about compliance issues, particularly privacy. - reader wasn't prepared to take on potential issues w lawyers, policy experts, etc. no product manager, no full-time engineer responsible for Reader, didn't want to beef up infrastructure and staff - also too integrated w google apps to spin off/sell... had to kill - google got into trouble for wifi sniffing incident, had to pay. same w installing cookies on safari broswer users, had to pay - goog doesn't say how many ppl used reader, but Flipboard CEO Mike McCue says 2m ppl have connected their Google Reader accounts to Flipboard	Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote, says introduction of Google Keep helps him... says since Keep launched, downloads and usage are up enough for him to notice. - evernote 5 just hit google play store - revamped camera interface. You can now take several images and add them all to a note in one shot. new feature for premium members that exposes the contents of uploaded documents to the search.
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51		West Virginia Legislator Gary Howell proposed a bill prohibiting: "using a wearable computer with head mounted display" - Howell isn't anti-Google Glass "I actually like the idea of the product and I believe it is the future, but last legislature we worked long and hard on a no-texting-and-driving law," - exception for law enforcement and other emergency services officers. - not confident the bill will pass, however, but believes that other similar legislation will follow. Q: First the Five Points in Seattle, now this. Most rules in advance of a product ever?
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78		Hi TNT Crew, I’d like to add to your discussion of having relevant travel information on your phone while also having something printed and that this was a business opportunity that was being missed. I wanted to let you know someone has tried it. Frommer’s and HP got together to make custom travel guides where you would give it the city you were visiting, the hotel you were staying, and sites you were seeing, etc. and it would generate a book with Bing maps and directions along with Frommer’s data for your specific trip. You can look at their site http://www.frommers.com/go/remix/ for more info. Sadly if you click on the “Get Started” button you receive a message that says “Frommer’s Remix by HP is not currently available”. Love the show, Oscar from El Paso	http://www.frommers.com/go/remix/
79		Back in 2008 Tom interviewed David Sifry from Offbeat Guides which does the same thing as Frommer's remix.	http://www.offbeatguides.com/
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12	tm	Whether you want them or not, get ready for an onslaught of smart watches in the next year. The Financial Times reports that Google's Android unit is developing its own watch separate from Samsung's reported effort. And just for good measure, the Korea Times reports LG is not only working on a smartwatch but their own version of Google Glass as well.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4133428/is-google-building-a-smart-watch-of-its-own
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14	sl	EU antitrust regulators may be looking into anticompetitive issues involving distribution of Apple's iPhone and iPad, based on informal complaints from several telecoms operators. This is the latest development in the growing tension between the telecoms industry and content providers, such as Apple and Google, which provide new digital services that run over telecoms systems. Their concerns focused on the commercial terms in contracts with Apple.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/22/eu-apple-idUSL6N0CE8JY20130322
15	ia	BlackBerry SMASH! The BlackBerry Z10 is now available in the United States on the AT&T network. $200 buys you BlackBerry's beautiful hardware along with an operating system that some people like. The Z10 has been available in the the UK and Canada for a while. If you want the phone in white and/or on the Verizon network, that arrives on the 28th of March.	http://www.eweek.com/mobile/blackberry-z10-now-available-for-activation-by-att/
16	tm	HBO CEO Richard Plepler believes the company has the right model for now but told Reuters, "Maybe HBO GO, with our broadband partners, could evolve." The idea would be to tack an extra $10 or $15 on to your monthly broadband bill to access HBO. Plepler said they would have to make the math work.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/21/hbo-streaming-idUSL1N0CD7WP20130321
17	sl	Julius Genachowski, the Federal Communications Commission chairman since June 2009, has announced would leave his position “in the coming weeks.” Genachowski is known for his ambitious plans to expand broadband Internet service throughout the country and to free up additional airwaves for sale to mobile phone companies. A successor has not yet been named.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/23/business/fcc-chairman-announces-resignation.html
18	ia	Australia's Standing Committee on Infrastructure held a hearing to find out why companies like Adobe, Apple, and Microsoft charge more for digital goods like software and movies. At the hearing, a Microsoft representative said that market conditions allow for its pricing structure saying, "customers will vote with their wallets." Adobe's managing director for Australia tried to move the conversation to Adobe's lower cost cloud services. Apple said that music and movies are more expensive in Australia because of the studios involved.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/22/4134374/apple-microsoft-and-adobe-justify-price-gouging-to-australian-hearing
19	tm	Apple has never encouraged developers to use a phone's UDID in apps, but now it will be banned altogether. Starting May 1st, Apple will block all apps or updates to existing apps that use the UDID. The unique number has been used to target ads and track apps. Hackers have previously accessed lists of UDIDs collect by app developers.	http://www.zdnet.com/apple-places-kill-date-on-apps-that-use-udid-device-identifiers-7000012993/
20	sl	Apple is now bulletproof! Well not really, but it has enabled two-step authentication for iCloud and other services accessed with user Apple IDs. The system would provide an extra layer of security on top of the existing appleID passwords when users try to access their accounts from unrecognized devices. If you'd like to participate, go to appleid.apple.com, sign in, and click the "Password and Security" tab.	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/apple-follows-google-facebook-and-others-with-two-step-authentication/
21	tm	China has often tried to escape reliance on outside software makers by creating homegrown operating systems, like Red Flag Linux. Here comes another one. Canonical will collaborate with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on a version of the Ubuntu OS called Kylin, intended for desktop and laptop computers. The deal is part of a five year plan to get people to use more open source software.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21895723#.UUxEJcP5O90.reddit
22	ia	The headline reads "How 'dongle' jokes got two people fired—and led to DDoS attacks," but the headline is not from The Onion -- it's from ArsTechnica. The story starts at an annual Python developer conference. SendGrid developer evangelist Adria Richards didn't care for two developers cracking sexual jokes about forking repo's nor their discussions of big dongles, so she tweeted about the incident and asked the conference organizers to take action. After the conference - one of the joking developers was fired, Richards was also fired and her blog got hit with an apparent denial of service attack. Richards' former company SendGrid also experienced a DoS; Anonymous is taking credit for it - or at least that's what a PasteBin post says.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/how-dongle-jokes-got-two-people-fired-and-led-to-ddos-attacks/
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28	ia	Google's Android unit reportedly building a smart watch	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4133428/is-google-building-a-smart-watch-of-its-own
29		Google patents smart watch with flip-up display that could reveal everyday objects' secrets	http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/02/google-patents-smartwatch-with-flip-up-display/
30		LG rumored to be building its own smartwatch to compete with Apple, Samsung, and Google	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/22/4134930/lg-rumored-to-be-building-its-own-smartwatch
31		- The Financial Times reports Google's working on a smartwatch - The watch is being built by the Android division. Google Glass was built by Google's experimental X Lab - The Android team's involvement would suggest that Google sees a watch as a product that will come to market quickly - The Financial Times says that that Google's watch would have nothing to do with Samsung - A 2011 Google patent shows a watch with a flip-up display that would present notifications from your phone - That patent showed a watch that used that flip-up display to provide an augmented reality experience Q: Assuming Google's working on a smartwatch, is there anything unique that Google could do to pull you in? Is this next wave of smartwatches going to stick (like that second wave of tablets)?	- The Korea Times reports LG is working on a wearable computing device similar to Google Glass and is also working on a new smartwatch that would run on Android or maybe even FireFox OS
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33	sl	Apple leads, Dropbox gains in cloud storage wars	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57575754-92/apple-leads-dropbox-gains-in-cloud-storage-wars/
34		Email app Mailbox hits 1M reservations filled as it moves into its new office at Dropbox	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/03/22/email-app-mailbox-hits-1m-reservations-filled-as-it-moves-into-its-new-office-at-dropbox/
35		- new data from strategy analytics says combination of iCloud and iTunes Match accounts for 27% of cloud storage usage in the United States during the third quarter of 2012. - Dropbox in 2nd place at 17%, without entertainment service. (But it was noted that 45% of Dropbox users do use the cloud storage lockers for saving music.) - Mobile email client Mailbox has announced taking its 1 millionth reservation, as it moves into its new offices at its new parent company Dropbox.
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37	tm	Apple, Microsoft and Adobe give reasons for higher prices in Australia, can't guarantee you'll like them	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/22/apple-microsoft-and-adobe-give-reasons-for-higher-prices-in-aus/
38		Apple blames record labels, film studios for high Australian prices	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/22/us-australia-apple-pricing-idUSBRE92L04D20130322
39		So why is it cheaper to fly from Sydney to LA to buy Photoshop in the US than to buy it locally in Australia? - Accounting for exchange rate, Software and hardware products in Australia sell for an average of 50 percent more than their U.S. equivalents (consumer advocacy group Choice) - companies prevent Australia-based web users from purchasing products at cheaper rates on U.S. sites. - special Australian Parliamentary Committee investigating price gouging asked Apple, Adobe and Microsoft - Microsoft: "prices are set according to local competition" - Adobe Australians get "personalized" service, implied it costs more to do business in Australia - Apple, claimed similar prices in many cases, iTunes price difference caused by copyright holders -- "The content industry still runs with perhaps old-fashioned notions of country borders or territories or markets," King said --Adobe had cut prices 20% the day after they were summoned to testify
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44		Apple Design Teams Get Cozier	http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/03/21/apple-design-teams-get-cozier/
45		Apple updates Podcasts app with custom stations, on-the-go playlists and less ‘skeuomorphic’ design	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/03/21/apple-updates-podcasts-app-with-custom-stations-on-the-go-playlists-and-less-skeuomorphic-design/
46		- WSJ reports Apple's design culture is changing - Last year, iOS head Scott Forstall left Apple with Jonathan Ive becoming manager of human interface software throughout all of Apple - With the new arrangement, Apple's mobile software team is actually being briefed about industrial prototypes earlier. Under Forstall, iOS was pretty isolated. - The Journal's sources say that Ive is pushing a more "flat design" for the next iOS that would be "starker and simpler" - The sources also say to expect changes to be "pretty conservative" - Might be seeing the influence of Ive with the latest version of the Podcasts app from Apple which drops the reel to reel player Q: Would a flattening of iOS get rid of the perceived staleness of the mobile OS? Does iOS need more than just a facelift?
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2		Google launches Evernote challenger, ChromeOS and Android to stay parted, Why Facebook is losing in Asia http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Jeff Bakalar, Editor, Games & Gear; Host, The 404 Show LOWER THIRD URL: the404.cnet.com, @jeffbakalar
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6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Pond5, the world’s stock media marketplace. If you’re a media maker looking for video, photos, illustrations, music, sound effects, After Effects templates or 3D models, check out Pond5. And for an exclusive 50 free stock media files, go to pond5.com/tnt.	And by Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website, blog, portfolio, and now...an online store! Check out their NEW commerce solution so you can start selling stuff immediately. For a free trial and 10% off your first purchase on new accounts, go to Squarespace.com, and use offer code TNT3.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Google launched it's new note-taking service called "Keep" Wednesday afternoon. You can go to drive.google.com/keep in any Web browser or download the Android app front he Google Play store. The service lets users create notes, lists and photos. The mobile app also allows voice recordings, and transcription.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/03/20/google-launches-evernote-rival-keep-for-the-web-android-4-0-and-above/
13	sl	Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt says Android and Chrome are not dating! Speaking to reporters in India, Schmidt said that although management changes are afoot, Android and Chrome will not be combined. Schmidt was asked about rumors that HE HIMSELF might be leaving Google, though he called the rumors "completely false."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57575527-93/schmidt-chrome-android-to-stay-separate-but-overlap-possible/
14	ia	MOAR GOOGLE! Droid Life posted a preview of the new Google Play app for Android. Version 4.0 will be image-centric and it makes the look of Play more in line with other recent Google designs. This appears to be a revision, not a total overhaul, so expect more boxes around things and some more italicized fonts. Droid Life posted a six minute video demoing the new unreleased app.	http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/20/preview-of-new-google-play-version-4-0/
15	tm	Illegally downloaded music does not have a significant impact on music sales, and freely streamed music provides a small boost to sales. Those are two conclusions from a study of 16,000 Europeans conducted by the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies as commissioned by the European Commission Joint Research Centre. International music industry body IFPI disagreed with the findings of the report.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21856720
16	sl	The official BBC weather Twitter account and the BBC Arabic account were hijacked for nearly three hours by supporters of Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad. The hackers, calling themselves the “Syrian Electronic Army”, posted a series of spoof weather reports attacking opponents of the Assad regime, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as well as Britain.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/9946200/BBC-weather-and-Arabic-Twitter-accounts-hijacked-by-Syrian-regime-supporters.html
17	ia	Stop me if you've heard this one - the iPhone lock screen can be bypassed because of a bug. This is actually a new bug affecting the latest version of iOS, 6.1.3. Unlike the last bypass which required a super-awesome combination of swipes and taps - to bypass 6.1.3, you'll have to eject the SIM tray while dialing a number. From there you'll have access to contacts and photos. TheNextWeb reproduced the behavior on the iPhone 4 and 4S, but not the iPhone 5. The bug was shown off on YouTube by a person going by the name of "videos de baraquito." Wait a sec. A guy using a paperclip to bypass security? More like "Videos de MacGuyver-ito."	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/03/20/new-iphone-lock-screen-bug-affects-ios-6-1-3/
18	tm	If you are waiting for a standard in mobile payments, get comfortable. During the Barclays Emerging Payments Forum on Wednesday, Visa CEO Charlie Sharf indicated he thought it was appropriate to charge a fee to services like Paypal and Google Wallet. MasterCard recently announced such a fee. Visa and MasterCard have their own competing mobile payment platforms.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/20/4129322/the-knives-come-out-visa-mastercard-will-charge-paypal-and-google-for
19	sl	appleinsider has noticed that Apple's filed a new patent describing a group of methods to protect a dropped iPhone and minimizing damage. the filing includes a rotational mechanism to change the orientation of a falling iPhone, as well as on-device thrusters, and a way to clamp down on inserted cables when a fall is detected, and would allow it to put its most impact-resistant surface forward to meet the ground. . up next, the iCat, which always lands on its feet.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/21/apple-patents-iphone-drop-protection-mechanisms-that-are-built-right-into-the-device/
20	tm	HP Labs is showing off a new prototype for glasses-free 3D LCD screens. The key advance is an increased viewing angle. Nanopattered groove's in the backlight send blue, green and red light in multiple directions, giving a 180-degree viewing arc. The 1/2-mm screens can send only the light seen from a given viewpoint; 200 for photos and 64 for video. The hangup could be capturing all the information needed, which could mean lots of cameras and lots of bandwidth.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/20/hp-labs-builds-a-glasses-free-portable-3d-lcd-with-wide-viewing/	VIDEO
21	ia	A million users isn't cool. You know what's cool? A billion users. If that's the case, then YouTube is very cool. YouTube announced that it now has more than 1 billion unique visitors each month. According to YouTube's data, there was a 76% increase in smartphone traffic compared to last year at the same time. Desktop traffic increased 33%. But the real takeaway from this news is that YouTube thinks you're unique - you're like a snowflake - a snowflake that likes watching Harlem Shake videos.	http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/03/21/youtube-hits-1-billion-monthly-users-with-more-traffic-coming-from-smartphones-each-year/
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27	tm	Google launches Evernote rival Keep for the Web, Android 4.0 and above	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/03/20/google-launches-evernote-rival-keep-for-the-web-android-4-0-and-above/
28		Google Keep note taking service officially launches on web and Android	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/20/google-keep-note-taking-service-officially-launches-on-web-and-a/
29		Sorry Google; you can Keep it to yourself	http://gigaom.com/2013/03/20/sorry-google-you-can-keep-it-to-yourself/
30		drive.google.com/keep or app in Google Play store - notes, lists, photos and voice recordings right from your phone (web version works in Safari for iOS too) - Typing saves instantly Q: Will this supplant existing services like Evernote and Simplenote?
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32	ia	Google's Chrome, Android systems to stay separate	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/21/us-google-india-idUSBRE92K0D520130321
33		Google to keep Android and Chrome OS separate, says Schmidt	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4130870/schmidt-google-to-keep-android-and-chrome-os-separate
34		- Eric Schmidt gave a talk at Google's Big Tent event in India - He says that Chrome and Android are "going to remain separate for a very long time because they solve different problems." - Schmidt said that the two operating systems would share more commonality - On the fact that Chrome and Android now have the same man in charge - Sundar Pichai, Schmidt said "We don't make decisions... based on who the leader is" He says that Google make decisions on where the technology takes them. Q: Apple and Microsoft both have two operating systems (for mobile and for desktop). Why do we clamor for Google to put together their two operating systems?
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37		Your Next Smartphone Screen May Be Made of Sapphire	http://www.technologyreview.com/news/512411/your-next-smartphone-screen-may-be-made-of-sapphire/
38		- post on Google's AdWords Agency blog calls current generation 'Generation C', says 76% increase in smartphone traffic, year-on-year, with only a 33% increase in traffic from desktops. - what's next for all those mobile phones - Manufactured sapphire - military-grade, don’t crack when you drop them and can’t be scratched with keys, or even by a concrete sidewalk. - Sapphire: crystalline form of aluminum oxide. Only diamonds are harder. Gorilla Glass (made by Corning) costs less than $3, while a sapphire display would cost about $30. But that could fall below $20 in a couple of years thanks to increased competition and improving technology, says Eric Virey, an analyst for the market research firm Yole Développement. - Apple uses it now to protect the camera on its iPhone 5 - super-thin layer of sapphire over other material the key to price drop? GT Advanced Technologies, based in Nashua, New Hampshire, is developing a method for making sapphire sheets thinner than a human hair—much thinner than the nearly millimeter-thick glass used now on mobile phones.
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42	sl	Canon releases new 100D and 700D entry-level dSLRs	http://asia.cnet.com/canon-releases-new-100d-and-700d-entry-level-dslrs-62220915.htm
43		- 100D: canon's smallest dSLR to date, 28% lighter than the EOS 650D. 18-megapixel hybrid CMOS sensor. 3-inch capacitive LCD with multitouch capabilities. ISO range of 100 to 25,600, shoots up to 4 frames-per-second (fps) in burst mode and records full-HD movies in 1080p. Besides a Digic 5 image processor, + new autofocus system which provides a wider focus area along with faster autofocus performance. In Movie Servo mode, users will also be able to track subjects and focus on them continuously during video capture. $800 w zoom lens kit - 700D: update to the EOS 650D. 18-megapixel hybrid CMOS sensor, Digic 5 image processor and phase-detect autofocus system. It also shares other specifications such as a 1,040k-dot, 3-inch articulating LCD screen and 1080p full-HD video recording. improvements such as a new mode dial that turns 360 degrees, a better finish as well as the ability to preview and apply creative filters as you see fit in movie mode. $900 w zoom lens kit - avail in april
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45	tm	Mobile chat apps have overtaken Twitter and Facebook in Japan and Korea	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/03/21/mobile-chat-apps-have-overtaken-twitter-and-facebook-in-japan-and-korea/
46		The State of Social in Asia (March 2013)	http://wearesocial.sg/blog/2013/03/state-social-asia-march-2013/	SOURCE
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48		Kakao Talk	http://www.kakao.com/talk/en/feature	SOURCE
49		Article explains what features in these messaging apps are popular	http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/02/05/as-facebook-focuses-on-messenger-expect-video-calls-games-and-other-new-features/
50		Viber	http://www.viber.com/
51		We Are Social (Singapore) compiled active user numbers for social nets across Asia - Facebook rules everywhere but China, Japan and Korea… oops. - Japan - Line (Displacing Twitter) (36 million - threatening Facebook in Thailand and Taiwan) - Korea - Kakao Talk (Displacing CyWorld) (19 million - threatening in Japan, partnered with Yahoo Japan) - China (Facebook blocked) Qzone but WeChat on its heels, and increasing outside China (300 million users, 15% bigger than Facebook in Asia) - TNW's Jon Russel: gaming, stickers, video calls, in-chat multimedia like YouTube, possibly even payments - Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, experienced drop in social media penetration as Facebook usage slowed
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53	ia	Hands-On: Pandora’s All-You-Can-Listen, Ad-Free Windows Phone App	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/hands-on-pandora/
54		BlackBerry 10 reaches the 100,000 app mark, adds Amazon Kindle today Mobile	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/21/blackberry-10-100-000-apps-kindle/
55		- Pandora just launched for Windows Phone - Last year, Microsoft touted it would get Pandora for WP this year and would offer a year of unlimited, ad-free listening w/ unlimited track-skipping - You'll get unlimited, but just through the end of the of 2013 - Wired's got a hands on: the Pandora app has Live Tile functionality and the ability to pin stations directly to the Start Screen. - Now playing information is also on the tile - Other built-in features include sharing a station or song, bookmarking a track, buying the music on Xbox Music and notifying Pandora that you’re “tired of this track.”	- Meanwhile at BlackBerry, BlackBerry World just hit the 100k app mark. BlackBerry says its picked up 30k new games and apps in the last 7 weeks - BB now has Kindle, the WSJ and OpenTable. Rdio, Skype, MLB At Bat, & Viber are coming "in the coming weeks" says BB Q: Of the two mobile operating systems vying for third place which one do you think has the best chance?
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69		Twitter celebrates 200 million users on its 7th birthday	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4130704/watch-this-twitter-celebrates-200-million-users-on-its-7th-birthday
70		ASUS opens pre-orders for the Fonepad in Taiwan, its 7-inch Android tablet that doubles as a phone	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/03/21/asus-starts-taking-pre-orders-for-the-fonepad-a-7-inch-android-tablet-that-can-also-make-calls/
71		JVC will launch its first 8K projector later this month in Japan, for $261,000 - display panel inside the device is half the resolution (in this one, 4,096 x 2,400) but projects two images alternated at 120Hz, one shifted slightly diagonally. This creates the impression of a higher res display, without actually upping the pixel count.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/21/jvc-8k-e-shift-projector-launch/
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84		Hey guys. I'm an Adobe employee who spent years working on Flash and Adobe AIR. Your coverage of Kevin Lynch yesterday was good -- no complaints at all -- but I would like to add that although emotions sometimes ran high, very few people at Adobe (and nobody I knew) ever really hated Apple. We all still used our MacBook Pros, and although several people used the opportunity to give Android a try, many of us stuck with iOS. The reality is that a lot of the passion and frustration we felt actually came from an appreciation for Apple devices. I think it's fair to say that Apple and iOS have had a profound impact on my career. I'm now on the Web Platform team pushing web standards and building next-generation HTML, JavaScript, and CSS experiences. And although I have a ton of Android devices (several of which I really like), my phone of choice is the iPhone 5 and my tablet of choice is the iPad mini. In other words, there are no hard feelings whatsoever. Christian
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2		Apple hires a vicious critic, Yahoo shopping for video service, Amazon rumored to make all the things http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Nicole Lee, Associate Editor, Engadget.com, @nicole LOWER THIRD URL: Engadget.com, @nicole
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Pond5, the world’s stock media marketplace. If you’re a media maker looking for video, photos, illustrations, music, sound effects, After Effects templates or 3D models, check out Pond5. And for an exclusive 50 free stock media files, go to pond5.com/tnt.	And by Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website, blog, portfolio, and now...an online store! Check out their NEW commerce solution so you can start selling stuff immediately. For a free trial and 10% off your first purchase on new accounts, go to Squarespace.com, and use offer code TNT3.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Some time iOS critic and Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch will leave the company March 22 to take a position at Apple. Lynch will take the job of vice president of technology at Apple, reporting to senior vice president of technology Bob Mansfield. Adobe will not fill the position of CTO after Lynch leaves.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/19/us-apple-adobe-cto-idUSBRE92I18L20130319
13	sl	the BBC reports that A virus is to blame for disruption in computer networks at two South Korean banks, Shinhan Bank and Nonghyup, and three TV stations KBS, MBS and YTN. an official says it's believed to be "malicious" code, and that investigators are still analysing the virus. An official from the presidential office told Yonhap news agency it was not yet known whether North Korea was involved. Last week, North Korea accused the US and its allies of attacks on its internet servers.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21855051
14	ia	Do you love graphics cards and have a spare 25 grand laying around? Good! Because Nvidia just released its GRID visual Computing Appliance. It's meant for animators and designers and it costs $24,900. Oh, and there's a yearly $2400 software license fee. The device contains 192GB of RAM, 16 threads of CPU and 8 GPUs. There is also a 16 GPU model, but you'll have to contact Nvidia to find out what that costs. Remember - if you have to ask, you can't afford it.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/20/nvidias-grid-vca-now-available/
15	tm	Federal IT blog FCW reports that Amazon has agreed to a cloud computing contract with the CIA worth $600 million over 10 years. The report indicates Amazon Web Services would be asked to build a cost-effective private cloud computing environment that would allow secure integration and information sharing throughout the intelligence community. As you might expect neither the CIA or Amazon would comment.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/03/sources-say-amazon-scored-a-multi-million-dollar-contract-with-the-cia/
16	sl	Uh oh...BlackBerry's new BB10 software has been rejected by the British government as not secure enough for essential work. The previous BlackBerry version, 7.1, was cleared by the UK's Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG) in December 2012 for classifications up to "Restricted" – two levels below "Secret". However, tests on BB10 and the BlackBerry Balance software, have shown that it fails the same security requirements. BlackBerry has confirmed that BB10 has not been passed yet by CESG, but could not offer a date when revised software would be submitted.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/mar/19/blackberry-software-not-safe-enough-government-work
17	ia	You know - you need more fiber in your diet and you're going to get it especially if you're in Kansas. Google will expand Google Fiber in Kansas City. The suburb of Olathe is the next lucky place to get access to Google's ludicrously fast network. Google launched its 1Gbps network nine months ago. The company said it's ready to launch service in other locations. Hey Google! How about Petaluma. My house.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57575275-93/google-reveals-first-expansion-of-speedy-google-fiber-service/
18	tm	The US Supreme Court has upheld Thai student Supap Kirtsaeng's right to buy cheap textbooks in Thailand and re-sell them in the US. The "right of first sale" is well founded in domestic use, but publisher John Wiley & Sons argued that the rules should be different for international goods. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to overturn Federal Appeals court decisions in favor of Kirtsaeng and the right of first sale to apply to international goods. And so your right to re-sell that phone or tablet that was made in China lives for another day.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/thai-student-protected-by-first-sale-supreme-court-rules/
19	sl	Giphy, a new startup from incubator Betaworks, lets users search a database of around thousands of GIFs. Gifs are big in the internet meme world right now, sounds great, right? Google certainly thinks so. yesterday the company announced that it was adding a drop-down option to the search tools menu on all its image searches, so that users can filter those results so that only the animated gifs appear. big search giant vs. little startup project? whatever, as long as i can see jennifer lawrence falling on the oscar stairs on loop, i think everyone wins.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/20/4125626/betaworks-giphy-takes-on-google-in-the-red-hot-market-for-gif-search
20	tm	Jawbone has released an Android app for it's Jawbone Up device. The fitness bracelet tracks movement, sleep, food and mood when paired with an app. In addition Apple stores in Europe began carrying the UP and Apple Stores in Asia and Australia will join them next month, along with other retail locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/19/jawbone-android/
21	ia	Bad news everybody! Trend Micro says that SCADA systems are attracting all kinds of hackers. SCADA stands for supervisory control and data acquisition and they run industrial places like factories, airports and power plants. Trend Micro tested this by setting up a honeypot with traditional vulnerabilities, but steps were taken to make the honeypots easily discovered. The company says that within 18 hours its honeypots were attacked. Trend Micro logged data for 28 days and found 39 attacks from 14 different countries.	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/03/20/scada_honeypot_research/
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28		Exhibit A in the Case That Newly-Hired Apple VP of Technology Kevin Lynch Is a Bozo, a Bad Hire	http://daringfireball.net/linked/2013/03/19/lynch-bozo
29		Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch Headed to Apple	http://allthingsd.com/20130319/adobe-cto-kevin-lynch-headed-to-apple/
30		Watch the new Apple VP of Technology smash up iPhones back in 2009	http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2013/03/20/watch-the-new-apple-vp-of-technology-smash-up-iphones-back-in-2009/
31		Adobe and Apple: allies and rivals through the ages	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57575323-92/adobe-and-apple-allies-and-rivals-through-the-ages/
32		Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch going to Apple to be VP Tech under Senior VP Tech Bob Mansfield - Lynch led the fight for Flash when Apple excluded it from iOS - Lynch had ambitions of being CEO - Mansfield had resigned from Apple, when Cook reorged, ousted Forstall, and gave Mansfield a new job - Adobe will not hire a new CTO but let business unit heads handle their own. So… The guy who hated Apple's iOS and wanted to be CEO of his company has left to work for the company who created the thing he hated to not be CEO and work for a guy who once quit. And Adobe won't replace him. - Clue: Daniel Eran Dilger at Apple Insider points out Lynh developed user interface elements for FrameMaker and other software when at General Magic.
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34	ia	Yahoo looks to buy stake in video-sharing site Dailymotion	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57575223-93/yahoo-looks-to-buy-stake-in-video-sharing-site-dailymotion/
35		- WSJ reports that Yahoo Inc. is in talks to buy a controlling stake in online-video site Dailymotion, according to people familiar with the talks - Yahoo could buy as much as 75% of Dailymotion as part of an ownership structure that is under consideration, these people said. - The site could be valued at around $300 million, one of these people said, and would help U.S.-based Yahoo to gain a bigger toehold in online video in parts of Europe and Asia. - Dailymotion is the 12th-largest video website in the world by unique users, with 116 million in January, according to research firm comScore Inc - the site, is particularly strong in countries such as France and Turkey - Last year, Dailymotion said it had signed a syndication deal with Yahoo to make its videos available on Yahoo sites. q: does picking up an online video site make sense for Yahoo?
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37	sl	Twitter gets a patent on... Twitter	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/19/4124888/twitter-gets-a-patent-on-twitter
38		- yesterday twitter granted patent on the Twitter messaging service itself. founders Jack Dorsey and Biz Stone listed as inventors - broadly describes a messaging service in which users follow each other and sent messages don't have specific recipients, but are rather sent and displayed to those followers by the system itself. patent claims explicitly make reference to "broadcasting an update message" several times. - Twitter filed for the patent in 2007 - pending patent on the familiar "pull-to-refresh" gesture - publicly promised to only use patents defensively, and last year introduced the Innovator's Patent Agreement to codify that promise and require permission from its employees before suing offensively. - what about Facebook subscriptions? broad claims on allowing messages to be sent to a large group of unaddressed recipients who follow the sender.
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42	sl	Amazon Rumored To Be Working On A $99 7-Inch Kindle Fire HD	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/20/amazon-rumored-to-be-working-on-a-99-kindle-fire-hd-7/
43		Amazon in talks with record labels about subscription music service	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/19/4124702/amazon-talks-to-record-labels-about-subscription-music-service
44		Amazon launches “Send to Kindle” button for web publishers and WordPress blogs	http://paidcontent.org/2013/03/19/amazon-launches-send-to-kindle-button-for-web-publishers-and-wordpress-blogs/
45		- tc hearing $99 Kindle Fire 7″ tablet is in production, and will be shipping this year. - TI processor like the rest of the lineup, and will have a 1280×800 resolution, like today’s Kindle Fire HD 7″ does. TI rumored to be getting out of chip-making business. did amazon buy up remaining stock for cheap? - amazon dropping prices on Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ devices. The Wi-Fi-only version will now cost $269, down from $299, while the LTE version dropped from $499 to $399. - verge reporting amazon looking to build spotify competitor, streaming music service. already has amazon cloud player + cloud storage... bundle in a deal w cheaper kindle?	- Amazon is now allowing publishers to add “Send to Kindle” buttons to their websites and WordPress blogs, The Washington Post, Time magazine and the blog Boing Boing are already using the button. competes w instapaper, pocket.
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47	ia	Microsoft Says Paying Developers Is Not Its Main Strategy for Getting More Windows Apps	http://allthingsd.com/20130320/microsoft-says-paying-developers-not-its-main-strategy-for-getting-more-windows-apps/
48		Microsoft tempts Windows developers with $100 cash for new apps	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/19/4124548/microsoft-paying-developers-cash-for-windows-apps
49		- Microsoft is running a promotion to pump up the Windows Store - It's called "Keep the Cash" - Microsoft is offering developers $100 per app for newly published applications submitted to the Windows Phone Store or the Windows Store by June 30th. - Developers can net $2,000 in total by submitting up to 10 apps to each store. - Payment is a $100 virtual Visa card - In a statement to AllThingsD, a MS rep said that paying developers is not its primary strategy, noting that the promotion is a limited-time offer that runs only through the end of June. Q: Paying app developers up front - is this going to work for WP, W8, both or neither?
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51	tm	The Real Purpose of DRM	http://yro.slashdot.org/story/13/03/19/229219/the-real-purpose-of-drm?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
52		Ian Hickson, author and maintainer of HTML5 spec (and Google employee) posted on G+ about the real reason behind DRM - Berners-Lee recently commented in favor of DRM hooks in the HTML 5 spec - It is not about copyright protection - DRM's purpose is to give content providers control over software and hardware providers, and it is satisfying that purpose well. - DRM working really well in movie and book space - If CD players had been encrypted iPods wouldn't have been able to be filled with music - Companies that make playback hardware and software AND license content, drive DRM forward against the convenience of the user.
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Samsung's working on a wristwatch. It's not a rumor or a leak, it's straight from the mouth of Lee Young Hee, executive vice president of Samsung's mobile business. Lee told Bloomberg "We've been preparing the watch product for so long.We are working very hard to get ready for it." Lee gave no other details. Apple has been rumored to have 100 developers working on a watch of their own but has given no official word.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-19/samsung-preparing-wristwatch-as-it-races-apple-for-sales.html
13	sl	HTC's flagship phone the HTC One, has been delayed to late March/ early April in some markets because of issues with its supply chain, and what executives say is HTC no longer being regarded as a tier-one company. this is not good news... HTC's profits fell a whopping 91 percent in Q4, the company needs a hit smartphone, and samsung's galaxy s4 is already in the batting cage, warming up.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/19/htc-one-delayed-due-to-suppliers-who-think-its-not-a-tier-one-customer/
14	ia	Researchers at ReVuln found a hole in EA's Origin that could put its 10 million users at risk. The hole would allow someone to swap out games for malicious code based on the way Origin handles links. The researchers say that there's no evidence that the hole has been exploited in the wild. EA is looking into this vulnerability.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21842327
15	tm	EA CEO John Riccitiello will resign from his position on March 30. In a resignation letter, Riccitiello acknowledged the company has fallen short of the internal operating plan set one year ago and took responsibility for the miss. EA issued a warning to investors that they would be at the low end or fall short of Q4 earnings forecasts. Former CEO and Chairman of the Board Larry Probst will take over as executive chairman and lead the search for Riccitiello's replacement. Riccitiello himself gets the standard 24-month severance pay we all get when we fail our companies.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/18/us-electronicarts-ceo-idUSBRE92H0Z120130318
16	sl	geek.com reports that Google is working to combine its existing communication platforms into one unified service...called "Babble". the service will merge Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, google Voice, and any other chat service used by Google. Babble will be threaded across existing Google services, pulling messages into one place. if it can feel more like facebook messenger and less like apple imessage, i smell a hit!	http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/50455/google-unified-chat-chat-service
17	ia	Ya got trouble, right here in Chrome OS City. That's trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for Pinkie Pie who submitted a bug with Google showing an unreliable exploit in Chrome OS at Pwnium 3. Pinkie Pie will be paid $40,000 for finding this flaw. Google patched these potential problems on March 15th with an update to Chrome OS.	http://www.zdnet.com/googles-chrome-os-partially-hacked-7000012780/
18	tm	Rules of war always seem odd, since partisans and terrorists don't follow them, but they are important for relations among nation-states. Now NATO has published a handbook on the rules of cyberwar, setting out how international law applies to state-sponsored online attacks. The manual says Governments must avoid attacks on civilians, hospitals, nuclear power stations, dams and dykes. The manual also provides for conventional force responses to the most damaging cyberattacks. The manual is not official NATO policy but considered advisory.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/9939401/Rules-of-cyberwar-set-out-for-first-time-in-Nato-manual.html
19	sl	A startup founded by former Google engineers called sift science has launched a fraud-fighting service to monitor online criminal behavior based on machine learning. sift science is primarily targeting online marketplaces, payment networks, and e-commerce sites, where fraud is a big issue. Businesses can integrate Sift Science’s technology by copying and pasting a small snippet of JavaScript code to their sites.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/19/ex-googlers-launch-sift-science-a-fraud-fighting-system-for-websites-backed-by-5-5m-in-funding-from-union-square-first-round-yc-others/
20	tm	The Communications, Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) submitted its cybersecurity controls recommendations to the FCC, but it won't include 20 critical security controls like limiting admin privileges, requiring backups, pen testing or network access restriction. The list was supported by the NSA, Department of Defense and companies like McAfee and Mandiant, but was blocked by the US Telecom Association. The telecoms feared an undue burden could be placed on them if they were forced to follow the security practices.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/18/4121582/telecoms-oppose-strict-cybersecurity-controls-get-them-removed-from-fcc-report
21	ia	Alright, gumshoes. It's time to take a look at the crime blotter. After being the victim of a denial of service attack, security reporter Brian Krebs did some detective work. He may have been hacked by someone known as Phobia or potentially "Team Hype." Team Hype would have an issue with Krebs since Krebs reported that Team Hype stole then sold Xbox Live gamertags of Microsoft employees. Phobia is part of Team Hype. Krebs received Phobia's phone number, called him and found out that Phobia is 20-year old Ryan Stevenson. Stevenson takes credit for hacking Mat Honan's information as well.	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/03/same-hacker-may-have-targeted-ars-reporter-krebs-and-wireds-honan/
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27	tm	Samsung Preparing Wristwatch as It Races Apple for Sales	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-19/samsung-preparing-wristwatch-as-it-races-apple-for-sales.html
28		Samsung VP confirms that the company is developing a smart watch	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/03/19/samsung-vp-confirms-that-the-company-is-developing-a-smart-watch/	http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/samsung-smart-watch-galaxy-confirmed-110764
29		Samsung working on wristwatch to rival Apple's	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/19/us-samsung-watch-idUSBRE92I08Q20130319
30		Lee Young Hee, executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile business to Bloomberg: “We’ve been preparing the watch product for so long. We are working very hard to get ready for it. We are preparing products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them.” - Samsung rumor: Codename Altius, AltiusOS Beta, music, email - Apple rumor: 100-person team, make and receive calls, check map, pedometer, heart rate - Samsung had 29 percent of global smartphone unit shipments in the fourth quarter, compared with 21 percent for Apple, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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32	sl	HTC's Rollout of Flagship Smartphone Delayed	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887323415304578369403991284398-lMyQjAxMTAzMDEwOTExNDkyWj.html
33		- HTC at unveiling in Feb the One would be available in March in more than 80 countries through more than 185 carriers - now HTC One being pushed back due to component shortages like metal casings and camera parts - Vodafone said HTC has notified them of shipment delays. Best Buy said in a statement date has been pushed from 3rd week in march - HTC held a 4.6% share of the global smartphone market in 2012, marking a sharp decline from 8.8% in 2011 (samsung 30%, Apple 19%). - sources tell wsj in late 2012, CEO Peter Chou told senior executives he would step down if the HTC One doesn't succeed	WSJ quotes an HTC exec: "The company has a problem managing its component suppliers as it has changed its order forecasts drastically and frequently following last year's unexpected slump in shipments. HTC has had difficulty in securing adequate camera components as it is no longer a tier-one customer." - Galaxy S4 coming to market in April, is HTC screwed?
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35	ia	Google to combine all its chat services under Babble	http://androidcommunity.com/google-to-combine-all-its-chat-services-under-babble-20130318/
36		Google expected to unify chat under the name Babble	http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/google-expected-to-unify-chat-under-the-name-babble-20130318/	SOURCE
37		- Geek.com says that Google's going to combine its chat services under the name "Google Babble" - Services: Google Talk, Hangout, Voice, Messenger, Chat for Drive collaboration, and Google Talk for G+  - They all function just a little differently from one another and they don't talk to each other - How the new service would work: One chat window across all of Google's products. The same features would be available everywhere - Examples: share photos in chat windows like you would in G+ Messenger. Start a hangout from your contact list - Conversations would be threaded across all services - No official timeframe for the release of this rebranding has been made clear, but Geek.com was told to expect a presentation on the unification of these products during Google IO this year. Q: Would a move like this give SMS a run for its money?	Thanks to thewalk1100 at the TNT Reddit!
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42		EA CEO John Riccitiello stepping down on March 30th	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/18/4120332/ea-ceo-john-riccitiello-stepping-down-on-march-30th
43		EA CEO John Riccitiello steps down	http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/18/4120344/ea-ceo-john-riccitiello-quits
44		John Riccitiello stepping down March 30 - takes responsibility for falling "short of the internal operating plan" - market value has declined 2/3 since April 2007 - Monday warned investors Q4 earnings will be "at the low end of previously issued guidance" - Easy to blame SimCity (sold 1 million copies), but disappointing Medal of Honor: Warfighter holiday sales more at fault. - Failed to ship NBA simulation game past 3 years, Star Wars: TOR, - Mike Hickey, an analyst at National Alliance Capital Markets, said: Riccitiello has had "a track record of mis-executions," - former CEO and chairman of the board, Larry Probst, has been appointed as executive chairman Q: Can new hardware, or Steam boxes boost sales again or is mobile the new way?
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47		- wsj has story about vintage camera app getting blocked from fb. Facebook told developer Antoine Morcos too many users had complained about Vintage Camera. He appealed, arguing his app fielded less than three complaints for every 1,000 photos shared, but Facebook didn't budge. "Users were sharing as much as 6,000 photos per day on Facebook; now access is blocked." - fb says it's curbing spam and restricting apps that aren't adding sufficient value to the network. - voxer blocked, vine blocked. - messageme can no longer access fb friends lists- Arjun Sethi, a MessageMe co-founder, said Facebook cited a section of its policy that addressed restricting apps that copied a core Facebook product or service. rumors that messageme had turned down acquisition offer from fb - devs agree fb is cutting off access in general, wants services to pay fb for better distribution	FB has internal system called "Stripe" monitors posts published by apps. If too many users report spam from an app, Facebook will restrict its distribution. Since last year—when Facebook began a major push to squash spam—complaints about spam have dropped 90%. Publishers and advertisers contend Facebook was suppressing their content.
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49	ia	NYT: ABC crafting live streaming app for tablets, phones	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/19/abc-streaming-mobile-tablets/
50		ABC Works on an App for Live Streaming Shows to Mobile Devices	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/19/business/media/abc-works-on-an-app-for-streaming-shows-to-mobile-devices.html?smid=tw-NYTimesAd&seid=auto&_r=3&
51		- The NYT reports ABC is working on an app for live streaming shows to mobile - The app could become available to some subscribers this year - ABC would be the first American broadcasters to provide a live stream of national and local programming - So since ABC broadcasts over the air for free, anyone can use the app, right? - Not so fast. NYT says the app "will live stream ABC programming to the phones and tablets of cable and satellite subscribers..." - The "Watch ABC" app was first mentioned 9 months ago Q: On one hand, it's a broadcast network pushing forward, on the other hand, it could require authentication - what do you make of this move?	- Complexities: contracts of certain shows written before streaming to mobile devices were possible. Local stations may provide pushback - ABC is talking with stations on how to include them in the app - On the Hulu front - where Disney is a co-owner. The latest reported plan is that Disney or NewsCorp could buy out the co-owners - Disney is free w/ads. NewsCorp big on Hulu Plus
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63		also tomorrow and running through wed is GigaOm's structure data conference in NYC	http://event.gigaom.com/structuredata/?utm_source=techmeme&utm_medium=eventpost&utm_campaign=structuredata2013
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72		I was watching episode 712 and Tom stated that it would be possible print an entire gun. This would be impossible It will be possible to print parts for a gun, and maybe even ammo, but there is one problem with printing a gun. The barrel. A barrel is a special type of steel. If the barrel is too hard, the minute the charge is detonated the barrel would explode. If it is too malleable (or soft) The barrel will expand too much and allow too much gas to pass between the bullet and barrel. Any 3d printing technology will have to deposit bits of metal, then fuse them together. This would be similar to cast steel as the grain of the steel would be very inconstant. This would make the barrel fairly brittle which would be very bad, as it could also lead to barrel explosion. The only way to get steel to have a consistent grain and to not be too soft or too hard is through a complex procedure of heating and cooling. Not to mention that any 3d printing technology would likely not mach the accuracy of a good late [I think he means "lathe" here]. This would cause the gun to be very inaccurate. It is also a bit ignorant to act like 3d printers will now allow criminals to make their own guns. All one really needs to make a gun is a lathe to make the barrel and a small foundry to cast the metal parts. The reason criminals don't do this is the same reason that criminals will not start making 3d guns. It is easier to steel a gun then it is to build a gun. - Josh
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	Sony announced two Android smartphones the Xperia SP and the Xperia L. The Xperia SP has a 4.6-inch, 720p “Reality Display” with a 1280×720 resolution and automatically adjusts brightness based on what content is on the screen. The Xperia L is a lower-end handset with a 4.3-inch display. The Xperia SP and Experia L will be available worldwide from Q2 2013.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/03/18/sony-unveils-two-new-android-smartphones-the-xperia-sp-and-xperia-l-launching-in-q2-2013/
13	sl	Lenovo announced the availability of its latest T-series ThinkPad ultrabook, the latest in the line of T-series laptops. The new T431s is built around third-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors with integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics, a 14-inch 1,600-by-900-resolution screen, up to 12GB of memory, and a selection of storage options including up to a 1TB hard drive, 24GB mSATA cache drive, and up to a 256GB SSD.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416681,00.asp
14	ia	Speaking to The Australian Financial Review, BlackBerry CEO Thorstein Heins says that Apple did a great job bringing touch devices to the market, but Apple's UI is looking a bit stale at five years old. Heins says BlackBerry's multitasking outclasses the iPhone. He also spoke to the news that Lenovo is seemingly interested in picking up BlackBerry. Heins says "I don't know why they are going public with anything like that." and called the story rumor and speculation.	http://www.afr.com/p/technology/blackberry_chief_lays_news_survival_eDD7I35OesjnkEY5anJlZP
15	tm	The Illinois Eavesdropping Act forbade recording people without consent of all involved, most often used to prevent people from recording police officers. In November the US 7th circuit court of Appeals ruled the law unconstitutional. The Northern Illinois District Court judge has ruled that Cook County taxpayers must foot the $645,549 legal bill the ACLU racked up prosecuting the county's state prosecutor. The payment of that penalty will be finalized at a Cook County board meeting on Wednesday of next week, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/illinois-county-to-pay-aclu-600k-after-eavesdropping-law-voided-by-high-court/
16	sl	Android Police discovered a source code yesterday that pointed to Google planning something at drive.google.com/keep, that allows users to take notes, save websites, stuff that seems very Evernote'y. The desktop version had actually gone live earlier. Shortly after the discovery, the service went offline, perhaps indicating that it had emerged to the world earlier than planned.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/03/18/google-may-be-readying-an-evernote-rival-as-keep-makes-a-brief-appearance-online/
17	ia	According to the Wall Street Journal, Verizon's FiOS TV unit is negotiating with "mid-tier and smaller" media companies to change the way Verizon pays them for their television content. Verizon is proposing that the company pay these channels based on how many "unique views" of five minutes or more they garner each month. Verizon has yet to broach the topic with the major players.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/17/4117618/verizon-only-wants-to-pay-for-the-tv-channels-its-viewers-are-watching
18	tm	The SimCity controversy just won't die. After several demonstrations that SimCity could run offline with some code modification, Lucy Bradshaw, head of SimCity creator Maxis, posted that they could have built a "subset offline mode" for the game but that it did not fit with their vision. Bradshaw said Maxis wanted to make the simulation more realistic by letting cities share elements like pollution, crime and resources.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21828799
19	sl	THX has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that apple infringed on its speaker designs. THX holds a patent dated back to 2008 that covers narrow profile speaker designs in consumer electronics and their ability to boost sound output. The technology is used in the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 5, some models of the iPad, and some iMacs.	http://www.tuaw.com/2013/03/18/thx-sues-apple-for-speaker-designs-found-in-idevices-and-imacs/
20	tm	Andrew Aurenheimer, AKA Weev, was sentenced this morning by Federal Court in New Jersey to 3 years 5 months in prison for collecting the email addresses of 120,000 iPad owners exposed publicly by AT&T on its website. Aurenheimer and Daniel Spitler wrote a script that collected the publicly available addresses, then contacted Gawker to make the press aware of the breach. AT&T has not been sued for leaking the email addresses. Aurenheimer plans to appeal the decision.	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/03/att-hacker-gets-3-years/
21	ia	Facebook's got a new CTO and it's Mike Schroepfer [Shrep-fer]. The company's previous CTO Bret Taylor left in June 2012. Schroepfer has been with Facebook for around five years and was previously Facebook's VP of Engineering. Before his life at Facebook, he was VP of Engineering at Mozilla and the CTO at Sun Microsystems.	http://www.zdnet.com/facebooks-vp-of-engineering-bumped-up-to-cto-7000012693/
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28		Does Apple's new 'Why iPhone' website prove it is running scared?	http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/does-apples-new-why-iphone-website-prove-it-is-running-scared-1138293
29		Apple is Losing The War – Of Words	http://www.mondaynote.com/2013/03/17/apple-is-losing-the-war-of-words/
30		3 Samsung needs to beat Apple	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/things-samsung-needs-to-beat-apple/
31		Apple to get its groove back with new products	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57574836-37/apple-to-get-its-groove-back-with-new-products-says-panel/
32		Apple created 'Why iPhone' webpage at http://www.apple.com/iphone/why-iphone/ - defends display, touts camera quality, support - Jean-Louis Gassee (mondaynote.com) "Apple is losing the war - of words" -- essentially arguing Apple has lost the plot - Notes Schiller told WSJ GS4 would ship with year-old OS. It won't. - Gassee suggests Apple should either go full offensive to change the story or let numbers do talking - Christina Bonnington has 3 things Samsung needs to overtake Apple (Design, experience control, brand power) - Panel at Engadget Expand led by TUAW editor in chief Victor Agreda. Munster says lack of product launch and executive shuffle to blame Q: Is 'Apple in trouble' story just hot air?
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35		- yesterday Android Police noticed source code that pointing to something at drive.google.com/keep. then noticed desktop version had gone live. the service quickly went offline, but they got screenshots - looks like cross between reminders app in ios and evernote.. one screenshot revealing an “Add to Keep” function for webpages. color-coded notes, the ability to add and save pictures, create lists, share, etc. - The Verge notes this seems like Google’s failed Notebook service (do we remember that??)
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38		- WSJ reports that Verizon is proposing to pay the individual channels by how many "unique views" of five minutes or more they rack up each month - Current way: distributors pay monthly per-subscriber fees based on the number of homes where the channels are available - Verizon would use its own data from its set top boxes, not the Nielsen ratings - VZ's Chief Programming Negotiator Terry Denson says that the company is in talks with "mid-tier and smaller" media companies - Negotiations are "inching forward." - The executive said he hasn't yet raised the idea with big media companies, which own most TV channels, Q: Will this spark a la carte television or will this be crushed by the networks?	- FiOS TV is the sixth-largest pay-TV provider. 4.7M subs - What effect would this have for subscribers? Denson says that it wouldn't reduce subscribers' bills. It would "stabilize retail prices for consumers"
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43		Lenovo Unveils Mainstream Business Ultrabook, ThinkPad T431s	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416681,00.asp
44		The inside story of Lenovo's ThinkPad redesign	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/17/the-inside-story-of-lenovo-thinkpad-redesign/
45		ThinkPad T431s Ultrabook announced at Engadget Expand - 18 months in design. Great article from Darren Murph based on interview with Corinna Proctor, the senior research manager at Lenovo's User Research Center. - core i5 and i7, up to 12 GB RAM, up to 1 TB HD or 256 SSD - 14-inch 1600 x 1900 screen, 720p front-facing cam, 180-degree hinge - 3.6 pounds, 20.6mm thick, Mil-SPEC 8 standard for rigidity and durability - No buttons on trackpad, full-size ethernet, VGA port, 2 USB 3 ports, SD card reader - April 2013 base price $949 (320 GB hard drive, 2.7GHz i5-3337U) Q: Like?
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48		- Defense Distributed—group of 3D gunsmiths—posted on Facebook that Cody Wilson, founder of the group, got himself a federal license to be a gun manufacturer and dealer. The group published a picture of the Type 7 federal firearms license (FFL) to prove it. - wilson told Ars Technica: “The big thing it allows me to do is that it makes me manufacture under the law—everything that manufacturers are allowed to do. I can sell some of the pieces that we've been making. I can do firearms transactions and transport.” - group recently showed of an AR-15 semi-automatic - you can make one in the US without a license. Wilson can now legally distribute the guns that he makes and sell them, too - Wilson still waiting on Class 2 Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT), which would grant Wilson the ability to manufacture, for example, a fully-automatic rifle under National Firearms Act. Wilson applied for the SOT on Saturday and expects to receive approval within a few weeks.
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51		- PCWorld has a piece looking at the state of the "Steam Box" - Last week saw pre-orders for the Xi3 Piston open - The PC had Valve's name attached during CES - With the pre-orders, Valve was no longer attached with the company saying it had "no involvement" in any Xi3 product - Xi3 released a statement saying it received an investment from Valve and it was asked to build a product specifically for Valve - Their dispute may revolve around Xi3 choosing Windows over Linux as its OS - PCWorld talked to Xi3's chief marketing officer David Politis and he says the company hasn't ruled out working with Valve - Politis didn't explain what caused the rift between Valve and Xi3, but said the Piston will be "optimized for Steam" w/o too much detail. The Piston will have its own UI for gaming and video (not just Steam) Q: What do you make of this public spat? Should Valve embrace the Piston to have a Steambox ASAP?
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61		Electronic Arts and DICE plan to "celebrate a new era of Battlefield" at an upcoming Battlefield 4 event in San Francisco on March 26 at 7 p.m. PT. The event occurs during the 2013 Game Developers Conference that takes place from March 25-29.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57574679-1/battlefield-4-reveal-set-for-march-26/
62		Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 and 7.8 support in 2014 - The company's support page lists both operating systems, and says that Windows Phone 7.8 will be supported through September 9, 2014, while Windows Phone 8 will receive support through July 8, 2014.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57574833-75/microsoft-to-end-windows-phone-7.8-and-8-support-in-2014/
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Samsung conducted what many consider one of the worst product announcements in history yesterday, but despite all that, the Samsung Galaxy S IV looks like a pretty good phone. It comes with a 5-inch 1080p 441 pip Super AMOLED Display, runs JellyBean, packs in 2 GB of RAM and carries a 13-megapixel camera and a 2600 mAh battery. Processors vary by region, but some will get the Exynos 5 Octa 8-core processors. The phone will start rolling out worldwide at the end of April, the 26th for the UK. No price was announced.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/14/samsung-galaxy-s-4-beats-the-best-with-5-inch-1080p-display-1-9ghz-processor-gesture-controls-and-a-q2-2012-release/
13	sl	Samsung presidents Yoon Boo-keun and J.K. Shin have been appointed co-CEOs of Samsung Electronics, joining current vice chairman and CEO Kwon Oh-hyun. Samsung Electronics now has three CEOs... serving alongside COO, president, and likely future Samsung head Lee Jae-yong. My head hurts.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/14/4106720/samsung-appoints-two-new-co-ceos-following-galaxy-s4-launch
14	ia	NPD released a report on video games in the U.S. for February 2013. Dead Space 3 was the top selling game for that month, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops II and Crysis 3 at number three. For the month, gamers spent a total of $810 million on video game hardware, accessories, and software. That may sound like a lot of money, but that figure is down 25% compared to last year at the same time. For the 26th month in a row, Microsoft's XBox 360 was the top selling console.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/14/february-npd-dead-space-3-takes-top-spot-crysis-3-cant-outpace-call-of-duty/
15	tm	Reuters Deputy Social Media Editor Matthew Keys has been indicted for violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Keys allegedly gave out login information in an IRC chat room that led to the defacement of an LATimes article's headline. Keys faces up to 25 years in prison for aiding the vandalism and up to $750,000 in fines.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416637,00.asp
16	sl	Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has topped the ratings of CEOs in a report released today from a Glassdoor survey of its members. "This guy is absolutely shocking me in how mature he's behaving," says Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter. "I think it's impressive that Zuckerberg, who never had a job before and has had no formal training, is so articulate." Obviously some analysts are pretty smitten with Facebook Poke.	http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/03/15/apple-tim-cook-facebook-mark-zuckerberg/1989569/
17	ia	According to Bloomberg, Microsoft's sold 1.5M Surface devices since the line launched with the Surface RT in October of last year. 400,000 of those devices were the Surface Pro, which made its debut in February. These figures from Bloomberg are lower than projections from analysts. If you want to contrast numbers with the tablet leader, Apple sold 22.9 million iPads in Q4 of 2012.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-14/microsoft-s-surface-tablet-is-said-to-fall-short-of-predictions.html
18	tm	Reuters reports China Mobile will spend $6.7 billion US to upgrade it's network to TD-LTE. The announcement was part of a wider $30.1 billion investment and comes on the heels of the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S IV and in advance of Apple's next iPhone which may arrive not he network. China Mobile is the world's largest mobile carrier with 715 million subscribers but only operates a TD-SCDMA network which is incompatible with the current iPhone.	http://www.tuaw.com/2013/03/15/china-mobile-will-spend-6-7-billion-on-4g-network-preparing-fo/
19	sl	Hey Twitter, watch your back! The Wall street Journal reports that Facebook plans to launch its own version of the hashtag, allowing users to connect common themes and trending topics around the social network by adding the simple hashtag symbol to a status update. Get ready for all your high school friends to not understand how hashtags work, and make a giant news feed mess. In other news, Facebook is sidestepping Google by pushing an update to the social network’s open app to Android users today… and the update isn’t coming from the Google Play Store. The Facebook app on your phone downloads the update automatically and then beeps or vibrates incessantly until you install it (or uninstall the app altogether).	http://allthingsd.com/20130314/facebook-to-introduce-hashtags-and-thats-a-double-edged-sword-for-twitter/
20		Facebook pushes Android update to enable silent updates (bypassing the Play Store)	http://liliputing.com/2013/03/facebook-pushes-android-update-to-enable-silent-updates-bypassing-the-play-store.html
21	tm	Redbox Instant by Verizon launched int he US yesterday. The new video streaming service has been in private beta since December. The service runs $6 a month for unlimited streaming, $2 less than Netflix. Redbox also bundles in DVD rental tiers. $8 a month adds four DVDs tot he streaming and $9 a month includes Blu-ray. Redbox Instant launches with a more limited catalog than Netflix, and offers only movies, not TV shows.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57574480-93/redbox-instant-launches-video-streaming-to-the-public/
22	ia	Microsoft's Internet Explorer 10 will indeed support Flash with a few exceptions. Sites on a blacklist won't be able to load Flash content and that blacklist is now public. Let's take a look -- there are about a dozen on there and it seems to apply just on the ARM platform, meaning Windows RT. On the list there's HBO.com, news24.jp, and what? TWiT.tv?! Okay, everybody calm down - TWiT.tv still works on Windows RT. You'll just get the HTML5 version. HBO on the other hand gives you the message "Sorry, you must have the Flash Player installed..."	http://www.zdnet.com/hbo-and-twit-tv-top-microsofts-new-flash-blacklist-7000012644/
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28	tm	Samsung Galaxy S 4 gets April 26th UK release date, pre-orders start March 28th	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s-4-uk-release-date/
29		New Samsung CEO says there is 'lackluster demand' for Windows tablets and phones	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/15/4106980/samsung-ceo-jk-shin-says-windows-isnt-selling-very-well
30		CE-Oh no he didn't!: HTC's CMO Ben Ho says the Galaxy S 4 is just 'more of the same'	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/15/htc-cmo-ben-ho-galaxy-s-4/
31		Samsung to release high-end Tizen smartphone in August	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57574498-94/samsung-to-release-high-end-tizen-smartphone-in-august/
32		Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. Galaxy S III: what's changed?	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/14/samsung-galaxy-s-4-whats-changed/
33		"End of April" IN UK April 26 w/ Pre-orders 3/28 New co-CEO JK Shin said Windows Phone demand "lackluster" not selling well HTC's CMO Ben Ho SGS4 is "more of the same," " we think Samsung spent more on marketing than innovation." HTC hashtag #nextbigflop - Y.H. Lee, executive vice president of marketing for Samsung's mobile business told Bloomberg: 3 flagship phones, New Galaxy Note (Summer), Tizen Phone (August-September)	- S-Voice Drive, Smart Pause, Smart Scroll, Dual Camera photos and video - Qi wireless charging in some regions, SHealth, Game controller Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) - 1.6GHz Octa-core Exynos processor / 1.9GHz Quad-core Qualcomm processor - 2GB memory, 16/32/64 GB, microSD slot - 5-inch SuperAMOLED, 1920 x 1080, 441, PPI - 13-mpxl camera, 2600 mAh In US - AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Cricket, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Exynos 5 Octa chip will begin mass production in Q2 2013. (28nm)
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36		- WSJ & ATD both have sources that say FB is incorporating the hashtag - Twitter’s real-time stream shows immediate crowd feedback. Facebook’s Friend Graph is complex but can't search by term. - at News Feed redesign event last week FB demo'd breaking up feed into verticals, having entire chronological stream ala Twitter. - If a user follows a hashtag about #desserts, a company like Hostess could sell ads against anyone who searches that hashtag, sticking a promoted tweet for their delightful pink Sno-Balls in front of everyone following the hashtag. - IG is full of hashtags, kind of a mess - Twitter often seen as geeky lexicon to my FB friends, they don't get @ & #	q: are our FB friends from high school ready to start hashtagging?
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38	ia	PS4 not worth the cost, says Nvidia	http://www.gamespot.com/news/ps4-not-worth-the-cost-says-nvidia-6405300
39		- Senior VP of content and technology Tony Tamasi told Gamespot that Nvidia turned down Sony to be a part of the PS4 - Tamasi said, "...we came to the conclusion that we didn't want to do the business at the price those guys were willing to pay." - Nvidia tech was in the original Xbox and in the PS3 Tamasi said "we understand the economics of [console development] and the tradeoffs." - The PS4 will run on an AMD chip (and that's the rumor on the next Xbox) - "we had to look at console business as an opportunity cost. If we say, did a console, what other piece of our business would we put on hold to chase after that?" Q: Does this kind of statement by Nvidia mean that console gaming is on a deathwatch or does it just mean that mobile tech is hot?
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45		Screenshot of hacked LA Times page from 2010	http://i.imgur.com/7Vk2b.png	SOURCE
46		Matthew Keys post	https://twitter.com/TheMatthewKeys/status/312348676448219137	SOURCE
47		"Deputy social media editor Matthew Keys indicted, faces up to 25 years and $750K - facing one count of conspiracy to transmit information to damage a protected computer, transmitting information to damage a protected computer, and attempted transmission of information to damage a protected computer. - Keys fired from KTXL-TV (Sacramento - Tribune-owned) Oct. 2010, went into chat room, possibly as AESCracked, may have given logins to Tribune CMS - December 2010 KTXL received warning of internal employee list hacked - March 2011 Keys revealed he was acting as journalist in IRC, sent screenshots of Anon chats to press - Sabu claims Keys gave logins to LATimes.com - Keys started at Reuters Jan. 2012 posted yesterday ""I am fine. I found out the same way most of you did: From Twitter. Tonight I'm going to take a break. Tomorrow, business as usual."" - Bringing up comparisons to Aaron Swarz (50 years and $4 million for downloading articles from JSTOR) Q: Does the punishment fit the crime?"
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51		Dropbox Buys Mailbox, an App With Some Buzz	http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/03/15/dropbox-buys-mailbox-an-app-with-some-buzz/
52		Mailbox blog	http://www.mailboxapp.com/reservations/
53		- 13 employees of Mailbox owner Orchestra will join Dropbox. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. - “We felt we could help Mailbox reach a much different audience much faster,” said Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, who said both companies shared the goal of making people’s lives easier. - Mailbox will continue as a stand-alone app, eventually Dropbox will also use Mailbox’s technology to enhance Dropbox features, like email attachments. - dropbox has 100 million users & 250 employees, up from 100 this time last year. Dropbox reportedly has discussed IPO with investment bankers - parent co. Orchesta CEO Gentry Underwood said the company is now delivering 60 million messages a day and has taken 1.3 million reservations.	- still just ios, still just gmail
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55	ia	Netflix Chief Product Officer: expect 4K streaming within a year or two	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/14/4098896/netflix-chief-product-officer-neil-hunt-expect-4k-streaming-within-a-year-or-two
56		- Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt gave an interview on The Verge and shed some light on the company's future - Hunt says that Netflix expects to "be delivering 4K within a year or two" - Hunt points out that the bulk of its original series "House of Cards" was shot in 4K and hopes it will have 4K encodes of the show later this year - He thinks that streaming can handle 4K better than optical media like Blu-ray discs - Netflix is also currently testing a feature called "Profiles" for households with shared Netflix accounts Q: Around the horn! What is more exciting - profiles or 4K streaming? Does news like this make you more likely to buy a 4K TV in the next couple of years?
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Google's changing all kinds of things. Yesterday morning it was Andy Rubin leaving the Android team. Last night Google announced it will shut down its RSS reader on July 1. The company explained that usage had declined, which sparked a petition on Change.org with around 50,000 signers asking Google to change its mind. And finally this morning, the Wall Street Journal reports Google's Jeff Huber will leave the Maps and Commerce unit to work in Google's X lab. The unit itself will be divided with Maps going to the Search department and Commerce falling under the advertising group.	http://googlereader.blogspot.com/2013/03/powering-down-google-reader.html?spref=tw&m=1
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14	sl	Galaxy S4 shown off in YouTube videos	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57574257-94/galaxy-s4-features-shown-off-in-youtube-videos/
15	ia	Oh yeah? You think that Galaxy S4 is so great? Well "nuh uh" says Apple's Phil Schiller. The senior vice president of marketing at Apple told Reuters that the next Galaxy may arrive with a year-old operating system that will need updating. Schiller also pointed out that according to Apple's research four times as many consumers are switching to iOS from Android compared to the opposite. Samsung's latest star, Jeremy replied with "I'm rubber, you're glue..." Okay, I made that last part up.	http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/apple-exec-blasts-android-galaxy-s4s-year-old-software-50010641/
16	tm	BlackBerry announced it will bring its mobile device management software to iOS and Android. WorkSpace for iOS and Android will be managed through BlackBerry Enterprise 10. The feature, similar to Balance on BlackBerry phones, lets you keep your personal and work apps and data separate on one phone.	http://www.zdnet.com/blackberry-adds-security-offering-for-ios-android-7000012615/
17	sl	Twitter releases its handcrafted Windows 8 app	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57574229-93/twitter-releases-its-handcrafted-windows-8-app/
18	ia	Say "Hasta la bye bye" to ad-blocking apps in the official Google Play store. Google booted a bunch of those apps including Adaway and AdBlockPlus because those apps violated Google's terms of service. The terms ban any app that interferes with properties of any third party. However, since this is Android, you ought to be able to sideload whatever app you want.	http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240179568/Google-removes-ad-blockers-from-Google-Play
19	tm	Samsung just may be headed to a rare US patent win over Apple. The US International Trade Commission delayed its decision in one of Samsung's patent infringement cases agains Apple from yesterday to May 31. The ITC said it needed to consider the impact of an import ban against Apple devices found to infringe, implying it was considering a ban.	http://allthingsd.com/20130314/itc-postpones-iphone-ban-decision/
20	sl	Microsoft says overheating caused Outlook and Hotmail outage	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21784005
21	tm	Apple Insider noted that German blog iFun spotted a new feature of Apple's iMac, a built-in VESA Mount Adapter. It's a hard-to-find model, and it costs $40 more than a regular iMac and also doesn't come with a stand, like a regular iMac. But you can use your own stand or mount it not he wall if you want.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/03/14/apple-now-offering-imac-with-built-in-vesa-mount-adapter-for-40-premium
22	ia	Cue the "Rockin' Robin" jokes because Twitter is getting into the music business. CNet reports that Twitter will roll out a new app called "Twitter Music" that uses technology it acquired when Twitter bought music discovery service "We are Hunted." The app could hit iOS by the end of this month. Twitter Music would make song and artist suggestions based on who you follow and let you listen to music through partners like SoundCloud.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/13/twitter-music/
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30		Former Google Reader product manager confirms our suspicions: Its demise is all about Google+	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/03/14/former-google-reader-product-manager-confirms-our-suspicions-its-demise-is-all-about-google/
31		45,000 sign Google REader petition	https://www.change.org/petitions/google-keep-google-reader-running	SOURCE
32		As Google Reader is killed off, Flipboard, Feedly and others step up with RSS alternatives	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/03/14/as-google-reader-is-killed-off-flipboard-feedly-reeder-and-others-offer-rss-alternatives/
33		Might try out Tiny Tiny RSS too as recommended by Tim AtLee	http://tt-rss.org/
34		Tom trying out Fever	http://feedafever.com/
35		Google retiring Reader July 1 - Brian Shih, a former Google Reader product manager, on Quora says engineers coaxed away from Reader - Google + 'replaces' reader? Some people say Twitter has too - More than 45,000 signed petition to keep Google Reader - Feedly announced they will clone API and run on Google Apps Engine with seamless transition, been working on this for some time - Newblur adding more servers, -- Netvibes providing migration tips - Reeder says "Won't die with Reader" - Dave Winer and Marco Arment both argue this will be good for RSS innovation - Wamt to be in control? Tom trying Fever ($30), and TimAtlee tipped off Tiny Tiny RSS Q: Loud but irrelevant minority, stupid Google myopia, or chance for real innovation?
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38		Leaked videos show Galaxy S 4 SmartPause, eye tracking, and new lock screen	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/14/4102924/galaxy-s4-video-leak	VIDEO
39		Apple, on Defense, Slams Samsung	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324077704578358760931327672-lMyQjAxMTAzMDEwMzExNDMyWj.html
40		- new pictures of possible S4: 1080p 4.99-inch display with an embossed home key and cross-hatch textured plastic back cover (cracked on unit) - "it168" says it's a 1.8GHz 8-core CPU unit, with PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU. 2GB of RAM and 16GB ROM storage with a microSD expansion slot, 2600milliAmphour battery - users can hover fingers over the display to produce a Galaxy Note II S-Pen stylus-like effect - smartstay eye tracking - in WSJ interview, Phil Schiller (SVP of world-wide marketing) says Android products are inferior to Apple's, Android users are often running old operating systems and that the fragmentation in the Android world was "plain and simple." - "When you take an Android device out of the box, you have to sign up to nine accounts with different vendors to get the experience iOS comes with," he said. "They don't work seamlessly together." - "Given the iPhone 5 is so thin and light, the reason that people are making their devices bigger is to get up to the battery life the iPhone 5 offers," he said.	Mr. Schiller disputed the importance of market-share figures. "I'm not sure that the estimates and the modeling accurately gives an accurate picture of it all," he said. Among his own statistics, Mr. Schiller cited a survey from research firm ChangeWave that found that around three-quarters of iPhone users say they are "very satisfied" with their device compared with around half of Android users.
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43		Twitter’s Music App Will Let You Watch, Too, With Help From Vevo	http://allthingsd.com/20130313/twitters-music-app-will-let-you-watch-too-with-help-from-vevo/
44		- CNet reports that Twitter acquired music discovery service "We Are Hunted" last year and is planning to build a standalone music app called "Twitter Music" - The app could be released on iOS by the end of the month - Twitter Music would suggest songs and artists based on which accounts a user follows on Twitter - Tracks stream via SoundCloud. There is also the option to listen to song previews from the iTunes store - AllThingsD's Peter Kafka has more details: Twitter signed Vevo to display clips in the app. Kafka thinks that may be the only way for users of Twitter music to listen to an entire track Details on the App itself: - It's twitter branded. Launching it brings up a tour. The app doesn't require you have a twitter account to use. - The app would have four main tabs: Suggested, NowPlaying, Popular and Emerging Q: Peter Kafka at AllThingsD wondered the effect of such a service - will it grow the Twitter user base as a whole or will such a service just segment the existing audience?
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48		Secure Work Space for Android and iOS available by end of June - Powered by BES 10 - Will be similar to 'Balance' on BBOS10 - Opposes Samsung for Enterprise - Wednesday, order for 1 million smartphones - largest ever to a single customer Q: Smart move, but will businesses go for it?
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52		- Kickstarter for Veronica Mars movie hit its funding goal of $2M in less than 10 hours, fastest growing KS project ever, hit $1M in 4 hours. prev record was Torment: Tides of Numenera, a Kickstarter for an RPG, last week - director rob thomas: "“Kristen and I met with the Warner Bros. brass, and they agreed to allow us to take this shot. They were extremely cool about it, as a matter of fact. Their reaction was, if you can show there’s enough fan interest to warrant a movie, we’re on board. So this is it. This is our shot.” - $2M funding doesn't guarantee movie will rush through production... project accepting $ until 4/12. current tally $2.6M. extra money goes toward better production - Inocente became the first Kickstarter-funded film to win an Oscar	funding perks: PDF of the shooting script, on-set visits, and personalized outgoing voicemail messages recorded by members of the cast. A digital version of the film is also part of many of the packages - q: is cash the new petition? warner bros needs our money to believe we want a franchise to live on?
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55		Samsung ATIV S review: the Galaxy S III, repackaged for Windows Phone 8 Mobile	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/19/samsung-ativ-s-review/
56		List of Windows Phone devices	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Windows_Phone_devices
57		Samsung says there’s no demand for Windows RT tablets in Europe	http://www.geek.com/articles/gadgets/samsung-says-theres-no-demand-for-windows-rt-tablets-in-europe-2013036/
58		- Research house Detwiler Fenton says that Samsung may be screwing with Microsoft - “Our checks indicate that Samsung may be intentionally gobbling up Microsoft’s smartphone resources as a strategic move to impede the adoption of Windows Phone 8,” says Detwiler Fenton analyst Jeff Johnston - He says that Samsung insists on receiving extensive engineering support from Microsoft and it gets the help it wants - Why do all this? IN theory, MS is tied up with Samsung and can't help another OEM - Meanwhile, Samsung twirls its mustache and keeps building out its Tizen OS Q: Do you believe Detwiler Fenton's theory? Could Samsung make Windows Phone a hit if it wanted?	Samsung's line of Windows Phones: - Samsung ATIV S runs WP8. Effectively a Galaxy S3 w/ a different OS - Samsung Ativ Odyssey, a budget WP8 device - Samsung had 4 WP7.5 devices Compare to MS's buddies: Nokia has 7 WP8 devices, HTC has 2 - Samsung also refused to release a Windows RT-based tablet in the U.S. due to concerns that consumers would be confused. Samsung also pulled its RT tablet from Germany saying there is a lack of demand.
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70		Pre-orders for the BlackBerry Z10 on Verizon start today. The phone will be available on March 28th. It'll cost $200, just like the ATT model, but Verizon does have an exclusive white version if that's your thing.	http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/verizon-to-launch-blackberry-z10-on-march-28-for-200/
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83		Greetings TNT crew, In your last show (709) you discussed Intel providing a pre-alpha of Android 4.2.2 with dual boot, and Tom said he would like to try dual booting a phone just to see how it is. Well, this is possible on the international Galaxy S2 and S3 thanks to a custom kernel by a developer on XDA forum. It allows having 2 versions of Android on the same device. I use it on my Galaxy S3 for ROM testing (being myself a ROM modder on XDA), and it just works: 2 different Android builds with completely separated sets of apps and user settings, I find it very useful. But as you said, dual booting is not for everybody, I also don't see it useful for every person, it is just for some special uses. Just my tip for you.. Rami Bethlehem, Palestine	http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686
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85		Dual boot Windows Phone 7 and Android	http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/htc-hd2-can-now-dual-boot-windows-phone-7-and-android-promises/
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2		Dell's 18-inch tablet, Netflix gets all Facebooky, Does anyone care if Apple maps is getting better? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Dan Patterson, Managing Editor, Kopoint LOWER THIRD URL: kopoint.com, @danpatterson
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12	tm	While the US Government is incapable of sensible economic policy, it can change laws to help Netflix and Facebook. The fruits of that novel effort arrive today as US users get what the rest of Earth has had since 2011, the ability to share what you're watching on Netflix with friends on Facebook. International users get an update that allows them more control over what gets posted. Netflix users who opt in will see a "Friends Favorites" and "Watched by Friends" row on their Netflix home page.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-13/netflix-adds-social-options-facebook-ties-for-u-s-users.html
13	sl	Samsung’s unveiling the Galaxy S4 at Radio City Music Hall tomorrow in New York City in an effort to steal yet more buzz away from its biggest smartphone competitor in the US, Apple. Although Samsung became the smartphone leader worldwide more than a year ago, Apple still remains No. 1 in the U.S. Reports of the S4 include a 5-inch screen, & Qualcomm quad-core chip, though in other markets, it will rely on Samsung’s “octacore” eight-core chip.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-12/samsung-targets-galaxy-4-at-apple-s-core-iphone-market.html
14	ia	Changes ahead at Google. Andy Rubin will no longer head up Android at Google. Chrome boss Sundar Pichai will be in charge of Android as well as Chrome. The move was announced on the official Google Blog in a post penned by Larry Page. Rubin is not leaving Google - Page says Rubin is starting a new chapter at the company. Google Books maybe? Chapters?	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/13/sundar-pichai-takes-over-for-andy-rubin-as-head-of-android-at-google/
15	tm	Good news everyone! We all know the French work too hard. Thankfully a Paris Court this week banned seven French Apple Stores from forcing employees to work night shifts, and pay €10,000 in damages to the unions who filed the suit. French law restricts requiring work between 9PM and 6 AM when they better server their nation by smoking Galoises and muttering complaints about the English into their Steak Frites.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/13/4098052/french-judge-bans-apple-store-employees-from-working-nights
16	sl	Google has agreed to pay a record $7 million fine to 38 US states after its Street View cars collected passwords and other personal data from home Wi-Fi networks. Google has maintained that the data, collected between 2008 and 2010 across the US, was taken due a piece of experimental computer code included in the Street View mapping cars’ software. The $7million fine will be split among the states involved in the investigation. No biggie, Google made $50.2 billion in revenue and $10.7bn in net income in 2012.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/9926852/Google-hit-by-7m-Street-View-fine-for-harvesting-data.html
17	ia	Now you see it now you don't. Yesterday, a video showing off Google Now for iPhone and iPad appeared on YouTube. In the video, you can call up Google Now from the Google application. As news spread of its existence, the Google Now video disappeared.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/12/alleged-google-now-for-ios-video-leaks/
18	tm	The US Federal Trade Commission issued new guidelines on Tuesday updating the "Dotcom Disclosures" rules issued in 2000. The rules for marketers on TV and radio have always applied, but examples now illustrate just how they apply on small screens and in social networks. As an example of the examples, the FTC recommends using the word 'ad' before posts in 'space-constrained postings' THEY MEAN TWITTER.	http://paidcontent.org/2013/03/12/feds-issue-rules-for-social-media-and-small-screen-ads-twitter-and-bloggers-take-note/
19	sl	Next week, AT&T Labs researchers will present data from a recent test that set a record for long-distance network speeds at the Optical Fiber Communication and National Fiber Optics Engineers Conference. The technology allows existing 100 gigabit-per-second fiber connections to be used to transmit over four times as much data. When used with a new low-loss optical fiber, they can sustain that data rate at distances over 7,500 miles, which could dramatically speed up the backbone of the Internet, notably via submarine cables that connect the continents.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/03/att-labs-pumps-495gbps-of-data-over-7400-miles/
20	tm	EA is now in hot water for allegedly lying about SimCity's servers. Maxis Studio head Lucy Bradshaw told reporters that SimCity offloads calculations to the serves and a 'significant amount of engineering work' would be needed to rewrite the game for a single player. However, a source who worked on SimCity told rockpapershotgun the servers are not handling any of the computation to simulate the city. Many players, including myself have noticed that you can continue to play the game when the servers go offline.	http://hothardware.com/News/Maxis-Caught-Lying-About-SimCity-Online-Play-Requirement-/#c7wHgro8sJjbrw90.16
21	ia	Pew Internet research says that one in four American teenagers are "cell-mostly" Internet users. That means that they choose their phones to go online over other devices like laptops or desktops. 78% of the surveyed teens had cell phones and 47% of that 78% owned a smartphone. The study also said that 95% of teens use the Internet. Wait. What? 5% don't? Luddites.	http://www.slashgear.com/survey-shows-a-quarter-of-american-teens-are-cell-mostly-internet-users-13273690/
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27	tm	Sundar Pichai Takes Over For Andy Rubin As Head Of Android At Google	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/13/sundar-pichai-takes-over-for-andy-rubin-as-head-of-android-at-google/
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34		Samsung Targets Galaxy 4 at Apple’s Core IPhone Market	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-12/samsung-targets-galaxy-4-at-apple-s-core-iphone-market.html
35		- Samsung vs. Apple in marketing in the U.S in 2012: Samsung spent $401M in its promotional efforts here vs. Apple's marketing budget of $333M, according to research firm Kantar Media. - samsung running "Next Big Thing" campaign on television, Samsung threw a giant party for the U.S. launch of the Galaxy Note 2, included Kanye West performance - unveiling the new Galaxy S4 a few blocks from Apple Inc.’s flagship store in New York, at Radio City Music Hall (can hold 5k ppl) and broadcasting the event live in Times Square. - It'll be the first time a flagship Samsung smartphone has been unveiled in the US since the original Galaxy S back in 2010. - eye-scrolling rumors: NYT reported the Galaxy S4 will include it, bloomberg says sources, but other sources say eye scrolling won’t be in the Galaxy S4. More simplified uses of eye-tracking technology, such as the ability to pause videos when the user’s eyes move away from the screen	S4 reports: higher-density, 13-megapixel camera, up from 8 megapixels in the S3, according to the people. The upgrade would put the new Samsung phone well ahead of Apple’s iPhone 5. That device has a dual-core processor, a 4-inch screen and an 8- megapixel camera. - JJ Park, an analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co., predicts the S4 will be a catalyst for Samsung’s share price. The company is likely to ship 70 million to 80 million units by the end of this year
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38		Good picture of the social rows	http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RqF2vGjyfl4/UT-4CfYC1CI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/7HFy_0aXJt4/s1600/Netflix+Facebook+US+Integration+Screenshot.png	IMAGE
39		Netflix Adds Social Options, Facebook Ties for U.S. Users	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-13/netflix-adds-social-options-facebook-ties-for-u-s-users.html
40		- Starting today, Netflix users in the US can share what they're watching with friends - A Netflix spokesperson says International users will also receive the update. - By default sharing happens on Netflix only. You can share to FB by going into settings - You'l get two new rows in Netflix: "Watched by your friends" and "Friends's Favorites" row. - You can chose to unshare titles, so if you were watching "Titanic II," you can click the "don't share" button to remove it - All 27 million U.S. streaming Netflix members will have access to social features by the end of this week, Q: Will this social feature help Netflix gain mindshare with its original programming? Will people use it? [Does FB integration give Netflix a bigger lead on Amazon & competitors?]	- About 15 percent to 20 percent of Netflix’s 6 million customers in Canada, Latin America and the U.K. adopted the older version of Facebook integration that didn’t let users choose what they post about their viewing habits. - Adding social features was made possible in the U.S. by changes to the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988
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46		18.4-inch Win8 tablet? 4.87 pounds - Comes with keyboard and mouse, Optional dock - 1920 x 1080 pixels. Its 178-degree viewing angle, 2 USB 3.0 ports - Pentium dual-core 2117U processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 320GB - Configurable to Core i7 ULV processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD - Compare to Sony VAIO Tap 20 ($999) and Asus Transformer AiO ($1299) - April 16 $899 base model Q: Is this the answer to the post-PC era? Huge tablets?
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49		- Jim Dalrymple notes Apple pushing out updates to Maps in big markets. Japan: toll road notifications, better pronunciations during turn-by-turn navigation; updated icons and labels for freeways, transit stations, subway lines, fire stations, hospitals and post offices; added more 3D views - added flyover support for places like Baltimore, Glasgow, and Hoover Dam, expanded flyover support in # of major cities - key market is china: Maps in China now has a new coloring scheme that matches the vector-based Maps; new Chinese character font for improved readability - general updates include location information for Apple Stores, businesses, movie theaters, restaurants, airports and transit stops.	q: is anyone noticing improvement? does anyone with google maps installed care?
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51	ia	Intel releases Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 dev code, adds dual-boot option for Windows 8	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/12/intel-android-jelly-bean-4-2-2-dev-code/
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53		- Intel released its latest pre-alpha version of Android 4.2.2, optimized for its processors - It's powered by the Linux 3.8 kernel - Most interesting: it offers UEFI boot support and can dual boot with a Windows 8 system - Intel warns "This is a developer preview release of pre-alpha quality. It is buggy and not highly optimized. You have been warned." - If you're a developer and you try this out, be aware that Bluetooth is not enabled Q: Is a dual-boot phone the hook Intel can use to get a real foothold into the mobile space?
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79		Hey Crew, On Tuesday's show you discussed the government implications if Lenovo bought Blackberry. Suppose Lenovo was thinking of the Chinese government rather than the US government. Wasn't there a story recently that the Chinese government is becoming more uneasy that most of its phones are running Android, an operating system created by an American company? What if Lenovo bought Blackberry to produce phones by and for the Chinese. In an NPR story, the idea of the China Dream was discussed. http://www.npr.org/2013/03/05/173495432/national-peoples-congress-opens-prepares-for-leadership-change Just a thought. Rill in Middleton, WI	http://www.npr.org/2013/03/05/173495432/national-peoples-congress-opens-prepares-for-leadership-change
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12	tm	The more things change… Back in September 2011, Microsoft said Adobe's Flash was bad for battery life, security, reliability, and privacy and decided not to allow Flash in IE 10 in the tiled interface of Windows 8. Flash forward: yesterday Microsoft started allowing Flash by default in IE 10, with only black-listed sites disabled. Microsoft says it wants more sites to "just work" in IE10, read "Please buy the Surface Tablet and Windows 8 for godsakes please!"	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57573755-93/microsoft-backs-away-from-flash-ban-in-ie10/
13	ia	Yesterday, U.S. National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon said that Chinese hacking is a "key point of concern." He said that U.S. businesses are speaking out about their concerns of "cyber-intrusions emanating from China." Chinese officials have denied any government involvement with a number of attacks and have claimed that many of its nation's sites have been attacked by those in the U.S.	http://swampland.time.com/2013/03/12/hack-attack-china-and-the-u-s-trade-barbs-on-cyberwarfare/
14	tm	Pinterest has reached that stage in its life where it thinks it might eventually want to make money. Introducing "Pinterest Web Analytics" new tools that show businesses visitor counts and tracks interactions with a company's page. The service is free, but Greg Sterling, senior analyst with Opus Research, told Reuters it s pretty clear step towards monetization.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/12/net-us-pinterest-businesses-idUSBRE92B04O20130312
15	ia	Like, you ever wonder what your Facebook likes, like say about you? Well listen up. A study from Cambridge University says that your Facebook likes are building a picture of who you really are. Researchers were able to determine personality type, political views, sexual orientation, gender and even drug use based on Facebook likes from 58,000 Facebook users. The researchers used information available publicly. A goal of the study is to raise awareness of the kind of data people are putting out there.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/facebook-study-shows-likes-reveal-a-lot/2013/03/11/bb6d37f6-8a85-11e2-8d72-dc76641cb8d4_story.html
16	tm	Google let folks in Austin get a little more look behind the Glass. At a SXSW Project Glass developer panel Google's developer advocate Timothy Jordan showed off apps from the New York Times, Evernote's Sktich, and Path that made use of Google's Mirror API All the apps shared a similar Google Now-like look called "Timeline cards."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4091426/google-teases-path-skitch-new-york-times-on-project-glass
17	ia	Are you ready for Lenovo-BlackBerry 2: Electric Boogaloo? Yesterday, Lenovo's CEO told a French financial newspaper that Lenovo may be thinking of buying BlackBerry. This is the second mention of a potential BlackBerry deal by a Lenovo executive this year. On the news of the possibility that Lenovo is thinking about BlackBerry, Wall Street responded - BlackBerry shares rose 14%.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-11/blackberry-shares-jump-after-lenovo-ceo-mentions-possible-deal.html
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20	ia	A new study from Nielsen says that five million people no longer watch television via the traditional means like cable or satellite. Back in 2007, that number was three million. These cord cutters are getting their content via their mobile devices and computers. For 36% of those surveyed, cost was the number one reason to change their viewing habits. Number two was "lack of interest" at 31%.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4090616/cord-cutters-have-more-than-doubled-in-six-years-many-due-to-cost
21	tm	Comixology learned this weekend that with great free offers comes great server load. A limited time deal gave away more than 700 free digital copies of first issues in Marvels iconic comus series. The response brought the entire Comixology service to its knees like krypton---uh-- wrong publisher--- anyway paying customers couldn't read their cloud comics, so Marvel has put the free offer on hold while they call in Bandwidth Man or something.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4091468/marvel-free-comics-promotion-called-off-after-comixology-overwhelmed
22	ia	Netflix just introduced its ISP Speed Index. The front page features eight countries and which ISPs offer the highest and lowest speeds for Netflix streaming. If you dig deeper into Netflix's index, you'll see a ranking of ISPs by speed. In the U.S., Google Fiber offers Netflix streaming at a bitrate of 3.35Mbps.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/11/netflix-launches-speed-index-to-highlight-the-best-isps-for-streaming/
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28	ia	BlackBerry Shares Jump as Lenovo CEO Mentions Possible Deal	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-11/blackberry-shares-jump-after-lenovo-ceo-mentions-possible-deal.html
29		Lenovo Says RIM Bid Among Options to Boost Mobile Unit	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-24/lenovo-says-rim-bid-among-options-to-boost-mobile-unit.html
30		LENOVO BACKTRACKS ON POSSIBLE RIM BID	http://bgr.com/2013/01/28/lenovo-rim-acquisition-rumor-309478/
31		BlackBerry 10 Event Information from Jan 30th.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/30/3932568/blackberry-10-event-rim-rebrands-the-q10-z10-and-everything-you-need
32		- Mar 11, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing (YUNE-KING) told Les Echos, a French financial newspaper, that his company may be interested in acquiring BlackBerry - He said it “could possibly make sense, but first I need to analyze the market and understand what exactly the importance of this company is.” - On that news, BlackBerry shares rose 14% Timeline - Jan 24th, the first mention of Lenovo picking up RIM - Jan 28th: Lenovo says, ""Lenovo’s CFO [Wong] Waiming was speaking broadly about M&A strategy in a recent interview."" - Jan 30th, BB10 officially introduced, Z10, Q10 Q: the last time this kind of thing popped up was January. have things changed with either company that makes a deal like this make more or less sense? Overblown quote or does the fact it's from the CEO mean more?
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34	tm	“Zero TV” Households Now At 5 Million, Says Nielsen, Up From 3 Million In 2007, But Still Just 5% Of Market	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/11/zero-tv-households-now-at-5-million-says-nielsen-up-from-3-million-in-2007-but-still-just-5-of-market/
35		Nielsen Press release	http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/newswire/2013/zero-tv-doesnt-mean-zero-video.html	SOURCE
36		Nielsen released more figures from 3/8 Fourth-Quarter 2012 Cross-Platform Report - > 5 million households up from just over 2 million in 2007. <5% of all US households, just less than half younger than 35 - >75% have a TV, 67% still watch video content - 37% watch on computer, 16% TV Internet, 8% smartphones, 6% tablets - 48% watch video through subscriptions services - > 2/3 say cost was not the primary factor Q: IS this a sea change yet?
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38	ia	Google reveals Glass apps: New York Times, Evernote, Gmail, and Path	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4091426/google-teases-path-skitch-new-york-times-on-project-glass
39		Google Glass at SXSW Gallery	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4091506/google-glass-at-sxsw	GALLERY
40		Google Now starts arriving in latest Chrome, Chrome OS	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57573795-93/google-now-starts-arriving-in-latest-chrome-chrome-os/
41		- At a Project Glass developer panel, Google's developer Timothy Jordan showed off apps for Google Glass. - Third party apps demoed: NYT, Path, and Skitch - Gmail on Glass explained: Glass gets a configurable Gmail subscription that will push only "Important" emails. You can see the subject line, picture of the sender and you can dictate your response using voice recognition - Apps desigh: Each Glass integration must abide by four principles: "design for glass," "don't get in the way," "keep it timely," and "avoid the unexpected." - The interface looks very much like Google Now	- Google Now also making news as its showing up in the latest raw builds in the Chrome browser and Chrome OS. Google Now isn't actually working in those builds just yet - Found by Francois Beaufort - Google already added a new notification center feature in Chrome OS, which looks card-like. - Google Now wold be on Windows and Chrome OS, no Mac version yet and no release date yet Q: What's more interesting to you - Google Glass apps or Google Now in more places?
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45	tm	Comixology suspends Marvel giveaway	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4091468/marvel-free-comics-promotion-called-off-after-comixology-overwhelmed
46		A Message From The CEO	http://blog.comixology.com/2013/03/11/message-from-the-ceo/	SOURCE
47		Marvel offered free digital copies of 700 issue #1's Comixology powers Marvel store - Server crash! Not only could you not download issues, but couldn't buy issues from some other publishers in the Comixology store - Comixology CEO David Steinberger apologized posted a sign-up form to be notified of updates "You will get your comics"
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49	ia	Vimeo On Demand lets content creators sell their videos direct	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/12/4092122/vimeo-on-demand-lets-content-creators-sell-their-videos-directly-to-their-audience
50		Pay Up! Vimeo Adds Rentals, Downloads.	http://allthingsd.com/20130312/pay-up-vimeo-adds-rentals-downloads/
51		Vimeo On Demand: Sell your work, your way	http://vimeo.com/blog/post:559
52		- Vimeo, the video sharing site, introduced Vimeo on Demand - If you're a member of the Vimeo Pro service, you can sell your content or have it available for rental. You can set the rental period from 24 hours to 1 year as well set which countries can access it. - Video is accessible online, on mobile devices, and connected TVs - Rev Split: Vimeo says content makers get 90%, but there are some fees. AllThingsD ran a scenario with Vimeo on a hypothetical $4.99 sale and the content maker would end up with about 84% of the gross. - The Vimeo Pro service is open to anyone willing to pay $200/year - The first video using the service is a film called "It's a Beautiful Day" - rental will cost you $2, $6 for purchase Q: Will Vimeo's new system grab more independent content producers? Should YouTube fear losing independent content makers?
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55		Verizon Delphi is similar but focused on maintenance	http://shop.verizonwireless.com/?id=vehicle-diagnostics
56		GigaOM report from Jordan Novet about The Link from Automatic from Jerry Jariyasunant, Ljuba Miljkovic - Device plugs into diagnostic port below steering wheel and connects by Bluetooth to iPhone app (Android coming soon) - Alerts you of behavior that costs you gas money, rough stops, fast acceleration - Tracks cost of every mile you drive based on average gas prices - Explains check engine light and allows you to turn it off - Remembers your parking spot, calls 911 in case of crash - Pre-order for $69.95
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2		Sneak peek at the Samsung Galxy S IV, Amazon's move to dominate domain names, MakerBot's 3D scanner http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Andy Ihnatko LOWER THIRD URL: ihnatko.com & @ihnatko
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Pictures posted to a Chinese forum, appear to show the Samsung Galaxy S IV, expected to be announced Thursday in New York. The photos show a case similar to the Galaxy Note 2, with a white back. Specs that appear on a benchmark app, match those previously leaked by other sources, including Android 4.2.1, a 1080p display, 2GB of RAM and a 13-megapixel camera.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/11/galaxy-s-iv-reportedly-leaks-remains-visually-similar-to-galaxy-s-iii/
13	ia	It's official, ATT will start selling the BlackBerry Z10 for $200 starting March 22nd. The Z10 is BlackBerry's touchscreen phone running the BlackBerry 10 OS. Pre-orders start tomorrow.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4089036/at-t-to-sell-blackberry-z10-for-199-99-on-march-22nd
14	tm	Amazon wants the .book, ,author and .read domain names all to itself. The Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers call that anticompetitive and Barnes and Noble thinks its a threat to freedom on the Internet. Any organization with $185,000 and proven technical competence, can apply to ICANN to operate a top level domain. Google is amending its application for .search, .app, .blog and .cloud to say it would not restrict their use to Google products. The first round of approvals of these new generic TLDs is expected around April 23.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57573504-93/book-publishers-blast-amazons-plan-to-control-domain-names/
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16	ia	EA's Lucy Bradshaw penned an apology for the way EA launched Sim City. She says that a lot more people logged on than EA expected. Bradshaw said "that was dumb" and the company has increased server capacity by 120%. To make this apology package complete, EA will also offer a free PC download game. EA will send out emails on March 18th to those who bought the game with redemption details. Bradshaw said today “the core problem with getting in and having a great SimCity experience is almost behind us.”	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21741528
17		SimCity creators ask for faith as problems “almost” over	http://www.slashgear.com/simcity-creators-ask-for-faith-as-problems-almost-over-11273304/
18	tm	Lots of folks are buzzing about Jacqui Cheng's photo gallery on Ars Technica showing off an early prototype of the iPhone from 2005 essentially a breadboard attached to a display. The device was about 5" x 7" and two inches thick with USB ports, an Ethernet port, and even a serial port, likely for ease of testing. The ARM chip inside looks like a variant of the Samsung S3C2410, which Ars writer Andrew Cunnigham called an older slower relative of the chip used in the first iPhone.	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/exclusive-super-early-iphone-prototype-had-5x7-screen-serial-port/
19	ia	Iranian officials say the country has blocked the use of illegal VPNs. The country filters Internet content, but many have used VPNs as a workaround. Only legal and registered VPNs will be allowed in Iran. Back in January, Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace announced it would sell legal VPN services to businesses that needed them for security.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57573487-93/iran-cuts-off-illegal-vpn-workaround-to-internet-filters/
20	tm	Dell has reportedly entered into a confidentiality agreement with activist investor Carl Icahn. The move allows Icahn to review Dell’s books and also talk to Dell’s board of directors about the terms of the $24 billion leveraged buyout to take the company private. Icahn has publicly opposed the buyout and favors a leveraged recapitalization that would payout shareholders a special $9 dividend.	http://allthingsd.com/20130311/carl-icahn-and-dell-enter-confidentiality-agreement-over-buyout-deal/
21	ia	At SXSW, Google showed off a talking-shoe concept. You heard right - a shoe. What's a Google shoe like? Well it a custom-made microcontroller and a circular speaker that gives you feedback based on how you move. The shoes also have Bluetooth so you can sync it with your phone. Google said it had no plans to enter the shoe business, which is a downer because I think they could market them as the GooShoe.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/09/google-shoes/
22	tm	Is this the first Steam Box? Ars Technica reports Xi3 has started taking preorders for the Piston, a $1,000 computer in a console form factor designed for HDTVs and planned for release during the 2013 holiday season. The Linux-Based box will sport an integrated AMD chip with a 3.2Ghz quad-core processing unit and a 7000-series Radeon GPU sporting 384 programmable cores. The unit comes with support for up to three monitors, including one HDMI output, along with whopping 12 I/O ports, including eight USB slots. Xi3 was touted as a partner for the Steam Box from Valve at CES in January. Buyers can choose Steam as an option when ordering the Piston, as well as Gaikai and Origin.	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/03/the-steam-box-era-begins-with-the-piston-a-1000-pc-in-a-console/	http://gizmodo.com/5974346/meet-piston-valves-steam-box-love+child
23	ia	Chip,heal thyself. Researchers at Caltech have created a chip that reconfigures itself when it faces transistor failure or reduced power. The "self-healing chip" uses a series of sensors that monitor power, temperature and an integrated circuit. In the case of failure, the chip would be able to reconfigure itself in a matter of microseconds.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/11/4089078/self-healing-chip-recovers-after-transistor-failure
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30		‘Galaxy S IV to have floating touch and Green PHOLED material AMOLED display’	http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/08/galaxy-s-iv-to-have-floating-touch-and-green-pholed-material-amoled-display/
31		Purported Galaxy S IV pictures leak on a Chinese forum	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/03/purported-galaxy-s-iv-pictures-leak-on-a-chinese-forum/	Good layout of the pictures from AT
32		Is this the Samsung Galaxy S IV or is it in disguise again?	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/11/is-this-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iv-leak-images/
33		SammyHub posts that a Chinese forum contains pictures of Sasmung GT-I9502 - Looks like a Note 2, so could be a prototype - runs Android 4.2.1 and boasts a 1080p full HD display along with 1.8GHz processor, 2GB RAM and 13MP camera, mention of a "5410" CPU suggests it's Samsung's Exynos Octa chip p - SamMobile claims SIV will have floating touch and “green PHOLED” uses color GREEN-YELLOW makes these AMOLED display’s 25% more efficient.	"However, phosphorescent OLEDs generate light from both triplet and singlet excitons, allowing the internal quantum efficiency of such devices to reach nearly 100%."
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36		- TiVo's got a new box and it's called the TiVo mini - It's designed to be your second TiVo box in the house and it will stream content from your main TiVo - The box also has internet content like Hulu Plus, YouTube, and Spotify. No Netflix. - It costs $99, but it also has a $6/month charge OR you can pay $150 for a lifetime pass. So if you want it free and clear from the start, it'll cost you $250. - That cost doesn't include your TiVo's normal cost per month. Q: $6/month to access your own recordings from another room? What?
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38	tm	Book publishers blast Amazon's plan to control domain names	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57573504-93/book-publishers-blast-amazons-plan-to-control-domain-names/
39		Application guidelines for gTLDs	http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-23oct08-en.htm
40		If It Gets Them, Google May Open .Search, .App, .Blog And .Cloud gTLDs To The Public	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/09/if-it-gets-them-google-may-open-search-app-blog-and-cloud-gtlds-to-the-public/
41		Google comments on closed generic TLDs	http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-closed-generic-05feb13/pdfVMmmFgwpbw.pdf	SOURCE
42		The Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers filed complaints with ICANN. B&N also complained. - Amazon requesting TLDs like ".book," ".author" and ".read." - "Placing such generic domains in private hands is plainly anticompetitive, allowing already dominant, well-capitalized companies to expand and entrench their market power," Authors Guild President Scott Turow wrote - B&N added, "Amazon's ownership would also threaten the openness and freedom of the Internet and would have harmful consequences for Internet users worldwide." - Amazon has also applied for .amazon and .kindle .free, .like, .game, and .shop. In all, Amazon has applied for control of 76 gTLDs, but 30 of them are contested. Google applied for 101, 23 of which Amazon also applied for - new extensions will begin appearing online in the second half of 20	Key considerations for approving gTLD How contested strings (or names) will be determined; How applications for geographic names will be considered; Technical requirements for new names that encompass internationalized domain names; The rights of intellectual property holders; How morality and public order objections can be raised; The cost of the evaluation process and how it is constructed.
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47		- At SXSW MakerBot announced the Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner prototype - The scanner uses a combination of cameras and lasers to scan an object and then create a digital file - You don't need to know anything about 3D modeling or know how to use CAD to do this - That file can then be printed using a MakerBot replicator - The Digitizer can scan items 8 inches by 8 inches in less than three minutes - it launches in the fall Q: Will the digitizer get more people into 3D printing?
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49	tm	Seattle bar bans Google Glass, still loves beer goggles	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/03/seattle-bar-bans-google-glass-still-loves-beer-goggles/
50		5 Point Cafe "alcoholics serving alcoholics since 1929," - Announced on Facebook last week "For the record, The 5 Point is the first Seattle business to ban in advance Google Glasses. And ass kickings will be encouraged for violators." - 5 Point owner Dave Meinert references this: "Part of this is a joke, to be funny on Facebook and get a reaction, but part of it is serious because we don't let people film other people or take photos unwanted of other people in the bar because it's kind of a private place people go." - Ken Fisher of Ars Technica asks of Google Glass: Will it change how people interact? In particular, will it make people even more guarded than they already are?
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52	ia	Four months in, Windows 8 needs help	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57573370-75/four-months-in-windows-8-needs-help/
53		Samsung says Win8 no better than Vista	http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/samsung-complaining-windows-8-145365
54		- IDC analyst Bob O'Donnell made some statements about Windows 8 - He says that not allowing people to boot into the desktop and the removal of the start button are two of the things IDC's research show people miss - O'Donell called Windows 8 PC sales "horribly stalled" - IDC thinks MS should rethink the design and says PC vendors agree with it. Q: 4 months in and some people still have issue w/ Win8. Should MS bring back things are stay the course?
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79		Hello TNT crew, I was listening to your discussion about Google Glass being able to recognize your friends by what they are wearing and found it really silly. Tom mentioned that some people cannot recognize faces (this disorder is called Prosopagnosia), but this is not due to problems with their eyes, it is due to damage to certain areas of the brain. These individuals already have alternative ways of recognizing their friends! I have a feeling they would be more accurate at doing this than a computer. I do not have Prosopagnosia, however I do have severe visual impairments. As a result, I cannot see faces of friends from afar. I primarily use the way the person is walking (everyone has a unique walk) along with certain cues such as height, hairstyle, and yes even clothing (if it's winter and someone has a distinctive coat that they always wear, for example) to recognize them. I would not need Google Glass to do this for me. However, if I have not planned on meeting someone or am not paying attention, I do miss people who wave to me or whatnot and often have to explain myself if the person does not know of my visual difficulties. What would be amazing is if Google Glass could recognize faces, but that is a very complex process that occurs in the brain, and even scientists don't understand how it works, so I doubt that Google Glass could do this with high accuracy. - Paulina
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2		Why SXSW is the new CES, Has Google made the MP3 of Web video? Yahoo on a shopping spree http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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12	tm	Motorola Mobility will cut 1,200 jobs in the US, China and India, about 10% of its workforce. The cell phone maker which is owned by Google laid off 4,000 workers last August. Google said publicly the cuts are a continuation of reductions announced last summer. An internal email published by the Wall Street Journal said "Our costs are too high, we're operating in markets where we're not competitive and we're losing money."	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21711624
13	ia	BlackBerry fans, get excited because the new Z10 is coming to ze AT&T on March 22. That is according two people familiar with the plan talking to Bloomberg. Quick note - that date isn't official. The Z10 is also coming to Verizon at the end of March.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-07/blackberry-z10-said-to-go-on-sale-in-at-t-stores-march-22.html
14	tm	Troubles continue for EA's SimCity game. Thursday, Amazon halted sales of the game for a few hours, and then resumed sales with a warning on its website that purchasers have experienced issues with the game. EA has apologized to users and disabled some non-critical features like leader boards. Additionally Polygon reported EA disabled the fast "Cheetah" mode as well.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21712910
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16	ia	You're probably a digital hoarder like me and have piles and piles of dusty old music and ebooks. Well, Apple just got a patent that would allow users to sell or even give away digital files including movies and software. The system would allow access to those files one user at a time. Amazon received a similar patent back in January. While this idea does sound a bit strange for digital goods, libraries welcome the idea.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/08/technology/revolution-in-the-resale-of-digital-books-and-music.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
17	tm	The US Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against 29 people accused of sending more than 180 million text messages falsely promising free gift cards. 8 separate complaints describe how the accused promised free gifts or prizes, like $1,000 gift cards. Anyone who clicked had to traverse several websites and sign up for subscription services or credit cards. Their information was then sold to third parties without proper disclosure. This process is also known as "a 1999 dot-com business model"	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57573196-94/ftc-charges-29-in-crackdown-on-spam-text-message-scams/
18	ia	Talking to Bloomberg, computer science grad student Jeffrey Knockel discussed figuring out the way Skype works in China. Knockel collected thousands of terms that cause Skype messages to be intercepted in China. He also is curious about Microsoft's position on the matter considering Microsoft advocates privacy rights and is the owner of Skype.	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-08/skypes-been-hijacked-in-china-and-microsoft-is-o-dot-k-dot-with-it
19	tm	Google has reached an agreement with patent license pool MPEG LA to provide the VP8 video codec for use without payment of a royalty, forever. VP8 is part of Google's WEbM video standard. Google obtained the codec in 2010 with the intention of making it an open source replacement for H.264. MPEG LA, the pool of companies who own patents covering the operation of H.264 immediately said its members had patents violated by VP8. The agreement is commercial in nature but no terms have been revealed.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/03/google-mpeg-la-agree-to-royalty-free-terms-for-vp8-video-codec/
20	ia	According to FossPatents, the Munich I Regional Court says that it is likely to hold Google and Motorola liable for infringing on a Microsoft patent. Microsoft could be able to obtain an injunction that would grind Google Maps to a standstill. Google Maps on web browsers, apps and the service as a whole would not be available from computers using a German IP address. An official decision by the court is expected in two months.	http://www.fosspatents.com/2013/03/google-about-to-lose-patent-spat-with.html
21	tm	Thursday, the Georgia House defeated a bill that would have limited local governments’ ability to create their own broadband Internet networks. Telecom companies have lobbied hard to forbid governments from creating competing networks. At a time when the United States continues to fall in Internet access and speed. 19 states have some sort of limit on publicly funded Internet infrastructure. Telecoms object to public subsidies for network rollouts unless the subsidies are paid to the telecoms. The telecoms prefer the Internet roll out as it began by having private companies …. wait… DARPA created the internet. Strike that last line.	http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/bill-limiting-cities-ability-to-create-broadband-n/nWkj2/
22	ia	After 10 years, Joseph Kennedy is leaving Pandora as its CEO. He says that "the time is right" to leave, but didn't mention why he's leaving. Kennedy will stay on as CEO until the board finds a replacement. Anybody want the job? Tom?	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57573165-93/pandora-ceo-calls-it-quits/
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28	tm	This Year at SXSW, the Next Killer App … Maybe Isn’t	http://allthingsd.com/20130308/this-year-at-sxsw-the-next-killer-app-maybe-isnt/
29		At an Annual Tech Show, It’s Hardware’s Turn in the Spotlight	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/08/technology/its-the-hardwares-turn-in-the-spotlight.html?pagewanted=all
30		SXSW kicking off - Lauren Goode points out only FourSquare really "launched" at SXSW. - Jenna Wortham NYTimes article about hardware - Nest, Jawbone, Ouya, Lytro, Leap Motion "Artisanal Hardware" - Also Samsung giving away Uber cab rides, snacks, and hosting a panel with "Arrested Development" cast
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33		Google and MPEG LA settle up, free VP8 video codec for the world wide web	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/07/google-mpeg-la-settle-vp8-webm/
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35		11 patent holders have agreed that any patented techniques used by VP8 can be used without payment of a royalty, forever. - Google offers VP8 (or WebM) on a perpetually royalty-free basis - Google bought On2 (and VP8 then) in 2010. IN 2011 MPEG LA said 12 companies had patents infringed by VP8 - 11 companies party to the agreement (missing 1? No word) - Commercial agreement but no other details - Might be too late to dislodge H.264 from browsers, but could see use in other things like WebRTC - Google delivering encrypted video from Goolge PLay and YouTube in WEbM encrypted to an HTML5 player - Google’s WebM product manager John Luther said in a developer hangout that VP9 is starting to come together. with "huge improvements" Q: So…. that one video standard's coming… right?
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38		- Kara Swisher has a report on Yahoo looking to pick up some new companies - HR head Jackie Reses mentioned that Yahoo was working on two "significant" acquisitions and about six smaller talent "acqhires." - sources said that Yahoo has been looking at a range of such acquisitions, in a number of categories such as advertising tech, mobile monetization and the consumer space - Swisher has some ideas for aquisitions for Yahoo. Her first pick is Pinterest. Others include Tumblr and Foursquare. - Bigger puchase ideas: Hulu, Quora and Flipboard - Small changes under Mayer: Yahoo homepage and mail refreshes Q: Does Yahoo need to buy a big name property? Do any of the mentioned companies make sense for Yahoo?
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43		Pwnium 3 at the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver, BC this week. - ChromeOS did not fall - Google offered $3.14159 million total in prizes -- in the process of evaluating some exploits for partial credit. - $110,000: browser or system level compromise in guest mode or as a logged-in user, delivered via a web page. - $150,000: compromise with device persistence — guest to guest with interim reboot, delivered via a web page. - Wi-Fi model of the Samsung Series 5 500 Chromebook, running the latest stable version of the Chrome - Ten bug fixes right before competition - PWn2Own also going on as usual, wraps up today - all browsers except Safari proved vulnerable to attacks, but only because none of the entrants decided to take on Safari this year. The Chrome browser issue discovered yesterday has now been fixed. During day 2, Adobe Reader, Flash and Java also fell.
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47		- B&N announced deals with a bunch of studios to line up TV and movie content - Studios include MGM, Liongate, Paramount and National Geographic - As for titles: Mad Men, The Hunger Games, Skyfall and the Twilight movies - This deal brings content streaming to the Nook HD and HD+ tablets in the U.S. - Nook tablets can play Ultraviolet movies as well Q: It's encouraging that B&N is lining up more content, but does the Nook tablet stand a chance against the competition? What would make it stand out?
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51		- YouTube announced that its YouTube One Channel is open to everyone - YouTube One Channel is the company's system of making channels look great on browsers across all kinds of devices. - The new look channels were previously open to a select few - The new channels can detect if someone is a subscriber to the channel. If not, the content creator can post a trailer to introduce the channel visible to non-subscribers. The video does autoplay. - As a part of the redesign, there's Channel Art on the top of the page - There's greater control on playlists. Multiple layouts for videos and playlists - It's got a google+ feel Q: What do you think of the new look?
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62		Saturday March 9 - Boston Code Camp 19, held at Microsoft's NERD (New England R&D) campus in Boston. Admission is free (though you do have to register); It's from 8 AM - 6 PM with a break for lunch.	http://www.bostoncodecamp.com
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76		Hey Guys, A buddy of mine works at Intel and has been talking the last several months about how Intel sees no real value in ARM for various reasons. In essence, the Clover Trail and successor platforms are - according to my buddy - smaller, faster and more power-efficient. Intel has been working with vendors to help them transition. Based on my friend's enthusiasm and knowledge, I'd guess that negotiations with Apple are about pushing "the next big thing" in mobile processing versus Intel going ARM. But maybe my friend just drank the koolaid. :) KUTGW, Vijay (one-half of The Boys From Boston)
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2		Facebook tweaks the News Feed, Intel courts Apple (more), Path goes all 3rd grade folder http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Scott Johnson LOWER THIRD URL: frogpants.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Facebook announced changes to the News Feed today with a bold more photo-centric look with a video featured right at the top. USers also get the ability to segment the feed by categories like events, photos and music and a chronological "all friends feed" and a 'following' feeed. The changes will roll out starting today to desktop and mobile. Select users get it first with a wider rollout to follow.	http://www.businessinsider.com/facebooks-new-news-feed-2013-3
13	sl	As the board of directors at Intel looks for a candidate to replace outgoing CEO Paul Otellini, Intel's next CEO should be prepared to shift the company into a growing contract-manufacturing business, which could potentially lead to a deal with Apple and give Intel new life in the mobile arena.For decades Intel based its business on using strong manufacturing to offer its own PC chips superior to rival products. As PC sales decline, Intel must think of new ways to fill idle production lines while earning new revenue.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/07/us-intel-foundry-idUSBRE92609R20130307
14	ia	Apple is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit that says Apple has a monopoly on iPhone apps. The lawsuit came about in 2011 and says Apple has a monopoly because if a user wanted to buy an app, it has no place other than Apple's App Store to buy it. Apple's attorneys argue that there's nothing illegal about "creating a system that is closed in a sense."	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-06/apple-asks-judge-to-dismiss-suit-alleging-iphone-monopoly.html
15	tm	Michael Dell's facing resistance to his plan to buy-back the company from shareholders and take it private. Carl Icahn has joined Southeastern Asset Managaement in a proposal that would keep Dell public and pay dividend of $9 a share to investors as part of a leveraged Recapitalization. Both have threatened a proxy fight if their proposal is not accepted. Meanwhile Dell has had to open some confidential data to HP and Lenovo, who have expressed interest in buying Dell but aren't expected to make a bid.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-06/dell-said-to-draw-hp-lenovo-interest-as-board-seeks-bids.html
16	sl	Path 3.0 for iOS is live, and adds a couple of big updates to the private social network. Now you can privately message your fellow users, with the ability to send voice, text, stickers, locations, and more. Path has also rolled out The Shop, full of premium photo filters and stickers designed by artists. Most items in the shop will cost you a dollar or two, and it's clear Path is starting to take monetization of your most intimate moments with your friends and family a little more seriously.	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/03/07/path-3-0-adds-private-messaging-and-the-shop-with-handcrafted-stickers-and-premium-photo-filters/
17	ia	So if you're not aware, Apple and Samsung are suing each other all over the world, so there are bound to be rulings every day. Today, Samsung lost a patent suit against Apple in the UK High Court. Samsung sued Apple saying Apple infringed on three of its networking patents. Samsung issued an official statement and I'll paraphrase here - it's bummed about the decision	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21704946
18	tm	The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the merger of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS but the deal still needs sign-off by the FCC, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and MetroPCS shareholders. Meanwhile the Seattle Times reports "a significant round of layoffs" affecting up to 100 people will happen at T-Mobile as soon as Thursday.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416329,00.asp
19	sl	Two new mobile privacy bills recently introduced in Texas are among the “most sweeping” some privacy experts have ever seen. If passed, the new bills would establish a well-defined, probable cause-driven warrant requirement for all location information, from GPS, pen register, tap and trace, and tower location data. Data would be shared with law enforcement "if there is probable cause to believe the records disclosing location information will provide evidence in a criminal investigation."	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/texas-proposes-one-of-nations-most-sweeping-mobile-privacy-laws/
20	tm	Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer received a $1.2billion bonus, as part of her compensation package, according to a regulatory filing. This bonus was based on staying 6 months with the company. Mayer reportedly receives a $1 million yearly salary and is eligible for a $2 million yearly bonus based on performance goals set by Yahoo's board. Shares of Yahoo have risen 50% since Mayer took over as CEO of Yahoo.	http://allthingsd.com/20130307/yahoo-ceo-marissa-mayer-gets-a-million-dollar-bonus-after-six-months-on-the-job/
21	ia	Kim Dotcom wants to be able to sue New Zealand's Government Security Bureau over the raid the agency conducted and he's going to get his wish. The Bureau filed an application with the New Zealand Appeals Court asking to be excluded from such a lawsuit. The agency argued that it was named twice as a defendent because Dotcom is suing both the New Zealand police and the Government Security Bureau. The appeals court didn't buy that argument and the application was rejected.	http://news.yahoo.com/megaupload-founder-sue-zealand-spy-agency-court-022907945.html
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28		Carl Icahn Takes Up to a 6% Stake in Dell: Sources	http://www.cnbc.com/id/100519427
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30		Why Icahn's Dell plan could be a FUD nightmare	http://www.zdnet.com/why-icahns-dell-plan-could-be-a-fud-nightmare-7000012268/
31		Inside Microsoft’s decision to loan the Dell buyout consortium $2 billion	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/03/07/microsofts-role-in-the-dell-buyout-explained/
32		-Bloomberg reports HP, Lenovo, Blackstone Group, expressing interest in Dell. Probably won't bid - CNBC Carl Icahn now has 6% stake now, wants refinance and dividend payout $9/share or he will start a proxy fight - Icahn joins Southeastern Asset Mgmt. (8.5%) in that plan. T. Rowe Price (4.4%) also in opposition, - Dell and Silver Lake have until 3/22 to evaluate alternatives Two effects 1. Dell takes on debt in either the LBO or the Recap, and loses cash in the recap 2. HP and Lenovo get to look at some confidential info - Don't forget Microsoft loaning Dell $2 billion for the buyout Q: So should we write off Dell?
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35		- Reuters has a look at Intel as its shifting leaders - Intel announced it will act as a foundry - meaning it will manufacture chips designed by another chipmaker. It has a deal with Altera. - A source tells Reuters that Intel and Apple have talked about Intel making chips for Apple's iPad and iPhone. - Those devices are based on ARM architecture and Intel's being trying to crack the mobile market for years - The reason Intel would open up manufacturing chips for others is to help fund research to create its own chips - The VP and GM of Intel custom foundry, Sunit Rikhi says his group is ready to take on a potential large, unidentified mobile customer - Meanwhile Intel is looking for a new CEO as Paul Otellini is leaving in May 2013 Q: Should the next Intel CEO open up its foundry business to all comers and/or should it look at licensing ARM to make its own ARM chips?
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38		Eastern influence: Path’s new messaging and monetization model are straight out of Asia	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/03/07/path-3-0-inspired-by-asia/
39		- 3.0 adds messaging to friends or.. non-friends (wtf) - stickers within messaging help you convey your emotions (stickers only for messaging, not main path feed) - push to talk for voice messages - store to buy sticker packs, or premium photo filters - design is great, but feels twee - store is good for rev stream, but certain markets being targeted. last year, dave morin said asia was fastest growing market. messaging on path looks very similar to path rivals. - Japanese app Line — which has 100 million plus users — is spreading across the region, rivaled by Kakao Talk (85 million) and China’s WeChat, which has a whopping 300 million downloads. - Line was bringing in $3.75M/month through sticker sales back in July, & has doubled its user base.
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44		SimCity' server woes continue, EA scrambling to fix	http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2013/03/07/simcity-connection-problems-electronic-arts/1970155/
45		SimCity launched in North America Monday night with download and server problems - Launch in Australia yesterday has continuing server problems. European launch comes Friday - What has historically been a solo game, requires an always-on connection. "We are aggressively undergoing maintenance on the servers and adding capacity to meet demand. Performance will fluctuate during this process. Our fans are important to us, and we thank you for your continued patience." - Some say you shouldn't support EA because of its abusive DRM - Others say that big launches like this always have problems (i.e. Diablo III)
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50		- Zuck got on stage and said ""Today we're going to talk about a design ... that builds the basis for the best personalized newspaper." - Photos have gone from 20% of News Feed content to 50%. Page posts from brands and public figure have gone from 15% to 25%. - new feed is mobile inspired. At the top is a giant video. The left-hand column in the desktop is gone. There are three areas that it focuses on: Rich feeds, choice of feeds, and mobile consistency. You get the same experience on desktop and mobile. - Items about people now pick up elements from the Timeline profile-page design. 3rd party apps like Pinterest look better - videos appear at full width, play in-line in feed	- introducing new feeds with specific types of content. Feeds for events, photos, and music - There's an "All Friends" feed—every single post, in chronological order. It's more like Twitter. - There's also a "Following" feed, which shows posts from all the brands, publications, and businesses you follow. It's also in chronological order, addressing criticisms that Facebook's News Feed algorithm was hiding some posts from followers. - looks a little like Google+
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53		- Desktop PCs aren't dead - Asus officially introduced the Transformer AiO. It's an All in One (hence the AiO name) that has two parts. - It has an 18.4-inch, 1920 x 1080 multitouch display - Inside, you have options of an Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 along with an Nvidia GeForce GT730M GPU, 4 or 8GB of RAM and a 2TB HDD - As a transformer, the display is removable and is a tablet. Inside of that display is a quad-core Tegra 3, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. - Docked, the device runs Windows 8. When it's pulled away from the dock, the screen acts as a terminal for the dock (you still have Windows 8 via remote desktop that works over wifi). - There's a button that switches the OS from Windows 8 to Android Jelly Bean. Up to 5 hours detached. Q: With a dual OS Who is this device for? Are all all-in-ones destined to become giant tablets?
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77		Hi guys Big fan of the network and love the show Over the other side of the pond in lil ol' Ireland, some of our Senators on Communications have been trashing our ideas on internet and social media. Senator Eamon Coghlan. The former athlete (3time Olympian & former World Champion in the 5k) had a few ideas to try and reduce some of the unwanted traffic on social media. "If somebody is to sign up to seek an IP address should they give their passport number, should they give their credit card number?" he said according to a report on Newstalk. "If somebody wants to post something on the internet, should they actually pay to post something on the internet - whereby trying to avoid people not posting something because it's now going to cost them something," he added Keep up the good work folks Colm Dublin	http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/senator-suggests-people-pay-to-post-online-comments-in-bid-to-curb-cyberbullying-587098.html
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2		Google and Apple strike music deals, ABC counts all eyebals equally, Windows Phone rises in rebellion http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Brian Heater, Senior Editor, Engadget.com, @bheater LOWER THIRD URL: Engadget.com, @bheater
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	As expected European Union antitrust officials fined Microsoft $731-million for breaking promises made when the European Commission's competition directorate agreed to close an investigation in 2009. Microsoft failed to offer a browser choice screen in a Windows 7 service pack software update from May 2011 to July 2012, in violation of the agreement.	http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-microsoft-europe-fine-20130306,0,6480038.story
13	sl	Reuters reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook held informal talks with Beats Electronics, the audio tech firm co-founded by Dr Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine, on a potential partnership , according to 3 sources. Cook and Beats CEO Jimmy Iovine reportedly met during a visit to Los Angeles last month to find out more about Beats' "Project Daisy", a music subscription service the company announced in January. Could be a smart move on Apple's part, for as Tim Cook undoubtedly knows, when you diss Dre, you diss yourself.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/06/us-apple-music-idUSBRE92506120130306
14	ia	Remember when Microsoft said that a copy of Office 2013 would be locked down to the machine you installed it to? Well, Microsoft has done an about face in hopes of calming the masses. Microsoft says that if you buy a copy of Office 2013, you'll be able to transfer the software to a different machine.	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/03/06/microsoft-confirms-it-will-now-let-consumers-transfer-office-2013-to-a-different-pc/
15	tm	Want free broadband in your house? You got it! It's just $89… for the hardware, then it's free! It's Wimax! But did we mention free! Up to 1 GB! Although you can buy 10 GB o monthly usage for $10. But free! … mostly…	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416257,00.asp
16	sl	Yesterday, Microsoft kicked off TechFest, a research fair for the company's engineers to show off their visions for tech's future, like one from senior researcher Michel Pahud, who demonstrated how users can interact with large-screen displays. When a user approaches with a Windows phone, the phone syncs with the display. When the user is close to the display, the phone shows the palette options. Farther away, the phone goes into "remote control" mode with a keyboard. the user can search and control via his voice.	http://readwrite.com/2013/03/06/microsoft-techfest-shows-how-phones-displays-can-actually-work-together	video?
17	ia	Tomorrow, Facebook is holding a press event to show off a new News Feed. TechCrunch says it already knows what to expect. With the revamped News Feed, you'll be able to filter what content you see. You'll have the option to see top stories, photos, or music as separate streams. TechCrunch also reports that image-based ads are coming to Facebook - both on the web and on mobile platforms.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/05/facebook-news-feeds-launch/
18	tm	Sharp confirmed that Samsung will invest 10.4 billion yen (around $112 million US) to buy a 3.08 percent stake and gain greater access to Sharp's display technology. Samsung is already a customer for Sharp's LCDs, but this will strengthen that relationship and reduce Sharp's dependence on Apple. Hon Hai may also invest in Sharp. The Samsung deal is expected to go through March 28.	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/03/06/deal-confirmed-samsung-forks-out-112-million-for-3-share-in-sharp/
19	sl	Roku has announced its next-generation streaming set-top box, the $99.99 Roku 3. It's got a faster processor, an updated interface, and a remote control with a headphone jack that turns off the volume of the TV and routes it through the jack, allowing a viewer to watch content privately. The Roku 3 has also made cross-app search part of its core functionality.	http://readwrite.com/2013/03/05/roku-3-theres-a-great-video-search-engine-in-that-box
20	tm	HTC announced its monthly consolidate revenues and the news still isn't good. HTC’s February revenue was the lowest in 3 years, dropping 44% year-over-year to a mere $384m. HTC's newest phone the HTC One launches March 15th. It better be the One, or HTC's in deep trouble.	http://thenextweb.com/2013/03/06/look-out-below-htcs-february-revenue-was-the-lowest-in-3-years-drops-44-yoy-to-384m/
21	ia	Unlocking your cell phone without carrier permission may become legal in the United States. Senator Ron Wyden introduced a bill called the Wireless Device Independence Act that would "allow consumers to unlock cell phones for interoperability purposes." The bill already has the support of Vermont's Senator Patrick Leahy. Meanwhile in the House, Representative Jason (Chay-fitz) Chaffetz is crafting a similar bill.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57572738-94/lawmakers-join-effort-to-legalize-cell-phone-unlocking/
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28		Why Google Thinks Two Music Subscription Services Are Better Than None	http://allthingsd.com/20130305/why-google-thinks-two-music-subscription-services-are-better-than-none/
29		- yesterday billboard reported Google struck a deal with Warner Music Group yesterday, according to a source. gives Google rights for two services it's working on -- one that's part of Google's Android music platform, Google Play, and the other that's part of YouTube. - YouTube, which has 800 million unique monthly users, is already the largest music service in existence, and for now it only makes money via ads. - ATD is separating the 2 services. Android music service makes sense - music is a big part of mobile, why let spotify/pandora have all the users - YouTube wants to collect rights to sell music, in both audio and video form, via subscriptions. But music owners don't know what it wants to do with those rights - Warner is in, still need Universal & Sony. goog needs buy-in from them & those who own the publishing "rights" – the compositions for each song. that isn't always the big 3. gets complicated internationally too. - YouTube content head Robert Kyncl is representing the search giant in all of its talks	old way: music owners got get paid a small fee every time someone played their stuff on YouTube. All those small fees added up, which was nice for the labels but a real problem for YouTube, particularly when it didn’t have much of an ad business to absorb those costs. - new way: music owners get a cut of the ads YouTube shows when it plays their songs. Much better for YouTube, but music owners grumble that they’re not making enough. And their deals are all up for renewal right now. - why subs are the answer: YouTube can tell music owners that it’s providing a funnel to encourage people to actually pay for music. And the music owners can let YouTube hang on to what may be its most valuable asset, which it can keep offering for free.
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31	ia	Apple's Cook, music mogul Iovine discuss new music service	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/06/us-apple-music-idUSBRE92506120130306
32		- Reuters reports that Apple has held talks with Beats on a potential partnership involving Beats' planned music streaming service. - The talks were held between Tim Cook and Beats CEO Jimmy Iovine in late February. Iovine is also chairman of Interscoep-Geffen-A&M - Beats announced a music subscription service called "Project Daisy" back in January and has secured $60M in funding from investors including the owner of Warner Music. - Beats' Project Daisy would launch in late 2013 Q: partnering vs. rolling your own - what approach makes more sense?	- In a January interview with technology website AllThingsD, Iovine said he subsequently pitched a subscription service to Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs in 2003. Jobs shot it down b/c he didn't want to pay the record companies enough, and thought the price would come down eventually.
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35		Apple’s bounce back doesn’t shed ‘biggest loser’ label	http://on.mktw.net/Z7rKCJ
36		- UBS analyst Steve Milunovich sent a note out to clients titled "Identity Crisis: Can Apple Play Defense?" - iPhone no longer dominant, Tablet market getting crowded - Apple stock remains the biggest loser for the year-to-date among large-cap S&P 500 firms - Analysts want cheaper products, copycat products, or new markets - "The only way out might be innovation in new categories, which will require investor patience. Most companies would rush out a 5- to 6-inch phone; Apple probably won't." - What should Apple do, and what do we think they will do?
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40	ia	The new $99 Roku 3: Overhauled interface, faster chip, and private listening mode (hands-on)	http://reviews.cnet.com/4505-6739_7-35627695.html
41		Roku 3 Raises the Bar for Set-Top Streamers	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/roku-3/
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43		- Roku 3 launched last night - Available now, $99 STB with a new interface - Instead of the old bar style menu, you get a grid showing you 9 channels at a time with a menu bar on the left with your channels, channel store, search and settings - Video demo looks very snappy - New processor. Roku says 5x faster than the Roku 2 XS - Dual band WiFi. Output: HDMI, ethernet, USB. No analog output - Roku 3 Remote: "Private Listening Mode" The remote has a headphone jack and you can listen to whatever you're streaming. The Roku mutes the audio to the TV. - The remote uses WiFI direct, no line of sight necessary - New interface comes to current generation Rokus in April Q: People seem excited about this STB, are you?
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45	tm	ABC Unified: Disney's new advertising platform could finally put TV anywhere you want it	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/5/4066982/abc-unified-disney-nielsen-tv-anywhere-advertising-platform
46		NIELSEN ONLINE CAMPAIGN RATINGS FOR ONLINE DEMO GUARANTEES	http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-room/2013/nielsen-online-campaign-ratings-for-online-demo-guarantees.html
47		- "ABC Unified" campaign sells programs to advertisers across all platforms, from TVs to computers, tablets, and smartphones. One ad buy, one "audience guarantee" — a breakdown of a show's total audience combined across all of those platforms. - ESPN and ABC Family doing more limited versions - The seemingly arbitrary division of shows availability by platform no longer has an incentive. - Disney and News Corp. reportedly discussing buying the other out. ABC favors an ad-supported approach. This could make Hulu go free or at least Hulu+ actually become premium. Q: So…. what will mess this up?
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49	sl	Nokia wants Instagram for Windows Phone, piles pressure on with #2InstaWithLove	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/6/4070934/windows-phone-instagram-app-nokia-pressure
50		Disqus releases exclusive Windows Phone app, no plans for iPhone or Android	http://www.wpcentral.com/disqus-exclusive-windows-phone-app-no-plans-iphone-android
51		- nokia wants a windows phone version of Instagram. made app called #2instawithlove. - users take a photo and it applies a polaroid like filter with the #2InstaWithLove moniker. "It's all about showing Instagram just how passionate the Windows Phone community is," claims Nokia - Sources say microsoft is building an IG app, but that it will require approval from Instagram to get write access to publish photos to the service. Instagram is a must on the platform - disqus loves WP. first to get disqus app. not on iOS or Android. - Disqus powers the commenting system on many websites and blogs, offering users single-sign in through social networks, etc. Users can maintain accounts so that their Disqus “history” goes with them, regardless of the site they are commenting on. - instead of going to sites and then engaging in some debate, you can just go to your Disqus app and continue the conversation there.
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76		Hey TNT crew. I was thinking about the YouTube music story that you guys reported on and realized it may actually make more sense than the Google play music service because it would be universal. Whether officially or unofficially, YouTube is available on every platform imaginable, whereas Google Play is limited to Android. This would allow YouTube music to become a dominant music service. Of course its all speculation for now. Love the show. -Mitesh
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2		Samsung Galaxy S to have Eye Scroll, New iPhone specs may make your eyes roll, Twitter acting like an ... eye hole? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Randall Bennett LOWER THIRD URL: www.vidpresso.com, @randallb
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Alexia Tsotsis of TechCrunch reports Google is preparing to launch "Google Shopping Express" an Amazon Prime-like service for 64-69 dollars a year. Aside from being free shipping, the service would also offer same-day delivery from stores like Target, Walmart, Walgreen's and Safeway.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/04/google-is-building-a-same-day-amazon-prime-competitor-google-shopping-express/
13	sl	iMore is reporting sources that say Apple may be releasing an iPhone 5S in August. The next iPhone would reportedly have the same design as the 5, but with a better processor and better camera. And in iPad news, new version could be coming out as soon as next month! problem is, these rumors don't point to a retina ipad mini in april. so, what does it all mean? we're talking about apple here, so... i don't know, consult your magic 8 ball?	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57572527-37/iphone-5s-rumored-to-launch-in-august-new-ipads-in-april/
14	ia	In a white paper, China's Ministry of Industry says that China is "too dependent on Android" and points out that Google controls the core technology and roadmap of the operating system. The Ministry says that Google has discriminated against some Chinese companies, but the paper did not contain any recommendations as to policies or regulatory actions.	http://www.cnbc.com/id/100521504
15	tm	The New York Times' Brian Chen reports Sansung's Galaxy S 4 will feature Eye scrolling. A Samsung employee told Chen the phone will track eye movement and anticipate needs, like scrolling to the next paragraph when you reach the bottom of a Web page. In January, Samsung filed for a trademark in Europe on the name "Eye Scroll" and int he US for the name "Samsung Eye Scroll" Samsung has also filed for the trademark, "Eye Pause." Sounds like it will be a real Eye Phone.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/04/samsungs-new-smartphone-will-track-eyes-to-scroll-pages/
16	sl	Vint Cerf, a senior Google executive known as a "father of the Internet", says the Google shouldn't make people use their real names on the service, especially in light of recent government crackdowns on people via social media. Although he says he understands Google would prefer to force real-name authentication on Google+ and other services, the current name policy, which allows for some users to display pseudonyms, offers adequate "choice" in how users choose to represent themselves.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/05/us-google-names-idUSBRE9240HS20130305
17	ia	Twitter continues to bathe itself in blood by announcing it is killing off some of the app versions of TweetDeck. So say goodbye to iOS, Android and Air versions of the app. Not only will the apps be removed from their stores in May, but they will also stop functioning after that. The web-based versions of TweetDeck as well as the non-Air-based Mac and PC clients will continue until Twitter decides to kill them too.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/4/4064708/twitter-discontinuing-tweetdeck-apps
18	tm	Yesterday the White House officially responded to a petition requesting that unlocking phones be made explicitly legal. An exemption from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act was not issued this year, making unlocking phones legally questionable. The White House said making unlocking legal is "common sense" and called for narrow legislation to make it clear unlocking a cell phone in the US is not a crime.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/white-house-calls-for-cell-phone-unlocking-ban-to-be-overturned/
19	sl	Seagate's going hybrid... and boy is the gas mileage impressive. Its just-shipping Desktop SSHD slots into a 3.5-inch bay, and carries both 2TB of spinning storage and 8GB of flash to speed up disk-intensive tasks without eating more capacity, or cash, on a pure solid-state drive. It will be up to four times faster than conventional desktop drives, says seagate. the company is also shipping a new 1TB, regular-height Laptop SSHD and a 500GB, 7mm (0.28-inch) Laptop Thin SSHD, either of which is up to 40 percent faster than its predecessor. Still waiting to hear pricing details.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/05/seagate-ships-its-first-desktop-hybrid-drive-3rd-gen-laptop-models/
20	tm	The Pirate Bay posted yesterday that it would add North Korea to Norway and Spain as locations for its bandwidth providers. The post was authored by "Kim Jung-Bay". A German programmer named William did some investigating and found that The Pirate Bay has faked an entire server path to look like it's coming from North Korea, while the real route is in Germany. O. U. Pirates.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/4/4064416/the-pirate-bays-move-to-north-korea-is-probably-more-satire-than-fact
21	ia	Good news/bad news time for BlackBerry. Good news! BlackBerry just sold 5,000 BlackBerry Z10s to Germany's Federal Office for Information Security. Since these BlackBerries will be for government use, they will be equipped with Secusmart microSD card technology which brings some added security to those Z10s. Bad news! Netflix says it has no plans to make a BlackBerry 10 app. So if you wanted to stream "House of Cards," you'll have to use another mobile device.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/4/4063494/blackberry-samsung-win-big-with-germany-government-secure-order
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29		- More details for Samsung's Galaxy 4 - The NYT reports the 4 will have eye tracking features to determine where to scroll - The Times source, an anonymous Samsung employee, didn't say what technology Samsung is using, nor whether it would be demoed at the Galaxy S4 press conference - Samsung filed for a trademark for "Eye Scroll" and "Eye Pause" in January in Europe - The S3 already can track you. It uses the front-facing camera for face detection which lets the S3 turn off the screen if it doesn't detect a face. Q: This news more exciting than the teaser with Jeremy yesterday?
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32		Study: Consumers Don’t Heart Same-Day Delivery as Much as Retailers Think	http://allthingsd.com/20130305/study-consumers-dont-heart-same-day-delivery-as-much-as-retailers-think/
33		- TechCrunch reporting "Google Shopping Express" $64-$69 a year - Same-day delivery from stores like Target, Walmart, Walgreens and Safeway - Tom Fallows, an e-commerce product manager at Google, and is an effort to focus Google’s e-commerce initiatives. - Kara Swisher, ATD, Boston Consulting Group survey, “consumers are much more interested in free delivery and lower prices than in the same-day delivery of goods ordered online.” - 9% same-day delivery a key factor in online retail satisfaction. - Free delivery and low prices scored significantly higher - “affluent millennials” — shoppers from 18 to 34 years old with a household income exceeding $150,000 — were more likely to respond to same-day delivery offerings. Q: Same-day delivery has doomed many a dot-com. Do we really want it?
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35	sl	iPhone 5S planned for August, next iPads may debut as soon as April	http://www.imore.com/iphone-5s-planned-august-next-ipads-may-debut-april
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41		An update on TweetDeck	http://tweetdeck.posterous.com/an-update-on-tweetdeck
42		Why Twitter Killed Tweetdeck for AIR, iPhone and Android	http://allthingsd.com/20130304/why-twitter-killed-tweetdeck-for-air-iphone-and-android/
43		For a limited time if you buy a copy of Tweetbot for Mac and use it to Tweet #RIPTweetDeck, you’ll haveTweetbot for Mac and a new Tweet!	https://twitter.com/tapbot_paul/status/308743813843783680
44		- Twitter announced it is discontinuing app versions of TweetDeck - the iOS, Android, and Adobe Air clients will be killed. They rely on v1.0 of Twitter’s API, which is being retired starting this month. - the apps will be removed from app stores in early May - They will cease to function soon thereafter - FB integration is being stripped out. - Twitter's official post said: "TweetDeck is the most powerful Twitter tool for tracking real-time conversations." and that "we’re going to focus our development efforts on our modern, web-based versions of TweetDeck." TweetDeck says the next priority after web is its Mac and PC apps. Q: what does this move mean for the future of third party twitter apps? (or how long before tweetdeck as a whole is killed off?)
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46	sl	YouTube to launch music streaming service, take on Spotify	http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/03/05/youtube-streaming/
47		- fortune reports YouTube launching a subscription music service later this year. separate entity from google play, independent negotiating team and operating unit, but overlapping with Google Play. - Google Play for Android is a digital locker for music—buy, store tracks; but on YouTube's future service, listen for free. Both services adding subscription fee that will unlock more features. For the YouTube-based service, ad-free access? - everyone agrees streaming brings in less than buying model. but Warner Music (reportedly) has partnered with YouTube and Google on the new ventures, & receives about 25% of its digital revenue from streaming last year, according to its quarterly reports. - according to a Nielsen "Music 360" report from 2012, a startling 64% of teenagers prefer YouTube over any other music listening and discovery engine.	- Last month, when Billboard began incorporating YouTube views into its metrics, the artist Baauer and his viral sensation, "Harlem Shake," went shooting to the number one spot on Billboard's pop list`
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50		White Paper from China's Ministry of Industry (posted Friday, covered Tuesday) - "Our country's mobile operating system research and development is too dependent on Android," - "While the Android system is open source, the core technology and technology roadmap is strictly controlled by Google." - Android 90% of China's mobile OS, iOS 4.2% - Baidu, Alibaba Group, and Huawei Technologies praised for creating their own systems - Acer and Alibaba canceled a phone launch of modified Android last September - China is world's biggest smartphone market Q: Typical nationalism, threat to Google, good news for anyone?
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Samsung posted a video in advance of its March 14th announcement in New York City, widely expected to unveil the Galaxy S 4. The video shows a young boy named Jeremy being entrusted with a box. You can guess the rest. For good or ill, expect Jeremy to return onstage in 10 days.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57572304-94/samsung-unpacks-galaxy-s4-teaser-video/
13	sl	Apple's iWatch is real, and it's spectacular, and may be unveiled this year, according to Bloomberg, who also reports Apple has 100 employees working on the device. Although rumors of an Apple TV have long been swirling, the tv business is stuck with low margins, a long replacement cycle, and high costs, the watch business boasts higher margins and growth. Is Tim Cook following the money? Looks that way to me.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57572324-37/apples-iwatch-may-be-unveiled-this-year-bloomberg-says/
14	ia	If you tried to log into Evernote this weekend, you might have noticed you had to reset your password. Evernote said it was hacked on Saturday - user emails and encrypted passwords were leaked. Evernote chose to reset all of its users passwords for safety but also says that payment information does not appear to be compromised.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/evernote-hacked-millions-must-change-passwords/2013/03/04/8279306c-84c7-11e2-98a3-b3db6b9ac586_story.html
15	tm	IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker expects 918.6 million smartphones to be sent out over the course of this year, equal to 50.1 percent of total mobile phones shipped by vendors. The report also predicts China will grow smartphone shipments 52% by 2018 but its marketshare will drop to 30.2% because of increases in markets like Brazil and India.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/03/04/idc-smartphone-shipments-to-overtake-feature-phones-worldwide-in-2013/?
16	sl	Apple has been dealt a big setback in its patents battle with Samsung. On Friday, a federal judge slashed a $1.05 billion jury award by more than 40 percent and set a new trial to determine damages. Apple won the award last year against Samsung in the US in a very high-profile part of a number of trials around the world between the 2 companies. Apple convinced the jury that Samsung, which in 2012 overtook Apple as the global smartphone leader, had infringed on its iPhone and iPad patents.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/02/us-apple-samsung-damages-idUSBRE92010820130302
17	ia	Pour some out for the 7200RPM 2.5-inch hard drive. Seagate confirmed with Anandtech that the company will stop producing 7200RPM 2.5-inch drives by the end of this year. The fast and small drives are facing stiff competition from SSDs. However, Seagate will be working on hybrid drives, so keep an eye out for revisions to the Momentus XT.	http://www.anandtech.com/show/6810/seagate-to-discontinue-7200rpm-25-drives-later-this-year
18	tm	Facebook's inviting the press over to its Menlo Park, CA headquarters this Thursday at 10 AM Pacific to discuss "a new look for News Feed." TechCrunch's Josh Constine reported on a new version of News Feed in mid-January, which included big photo tiles with overlaid text.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/1/4044114/facebook-invites-press-to-come-see-a-new-look-for-news-feed
19	sl	An independent British film is being released on a console platform, rather than through movie theaters or DVDs, for the first time. Pulp, a comedy about a struggling comic book publisher recruited by the police to bust a crime syndicate, will be available to Xbox 360 Live subscribers. Creator Adam Hamdy says the avenues to allow British independent films to get to audiences have narrowed. Microsoft says it will be distributing more films this way in the future.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21651921
20	tm	WMPowerUser spotted a job posting by Microsoft for a Software Development Engineer indicating that Microsoft is targeting the Holidays for the next major release. The posting says Microsoft is "getting ready for our next release targeting the holiday of this year." Mary Jo Foley has reported Microsoft will make two minor bug fix releases before Windows Phone Blue. A holiday release would fit the pattern of yearly releases for Windows Phone.	http://wmpoweruser.com/job-posting-confirms-holidays-target-for-next-major-windows-phone-release/
21	ia	An update to Safari means Apple's web browser won't let you use an out of date version of Adobe Flash. If you try, you'll see a dialog window telling you that your version of Flash Player "does not include the latest security updates and has been blocked." From there, you can click to download the latest Flash. Adobe just updated Flash last week to patch three vulnerabilities.	http://www.zdnet.com/apple-blacklists-old-flash-player-in-safari-after-recent-attacks-7000012076/
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31		- nick bilton at NYT talks about how his many subs aren't clicking on his links even though he has 400k subs, says FB is possibly supressing posts that he doesn't pay $7 to promote - news feed is not a linear list the way twitter is. popular stuff supposed to rise to top of news feed, but now it's a lot of ads - Facebook says “the median amount of feedback on posts (likes, comments, shares) from people who have more than 10,000 subscribers is up 34% from a year ago.” But Facebook has also said that there has been a 2% drop in interaction on the news feed, and is now replacing free content with paid content, which means a large number of free posts will disappear from people’s feeds and sponsored ads will dominate - some other possibilites: many of bilton's subs were spam, FB is weeding those out those subs have more friends now, still liking content but more spread out if you have more sponsored/promoted at top of page, more organic content is pushed under the fold.	Eben Moglen, a professor at Columbia who specializes in Internet law, said that although Facebook’s decisions to prioritize paid content could be seen as unethical, the company is not breaking any antitrust laws, yet. “While the effort that is being characterized is problematic, no one has defined Facebook as dominant in a market,” he said, adding that the competition among social networks leaves it open to operate of its own devices.
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40		- YouTube’s biggest programming partners getting good views. But ad revenue YT generates for their stuff isn’t scaling - depends on who you talk to: some publishers say YouTube takes its 45% cut of the ads it sells, they frequently end up keeping about $2.50 for every 1,000 views their clips generate — that is, if their video generates a million views, they get $2,500. Other publishers say their split can be as high as $10 per 1,000. - source tells ATD that a frequent complaint: ‘We’re not making enough money,’” - networks like Machinima & Maker Studios need to make sure they don't guarantee video makers a pay-per-view rate that's higher than what YouTube pays out. rumored monetizing alternatives: selling some of its shows via subscriptions, itunes soundtrack sales, etc - standalone sites can also outperform YouTube because Google doesn’t have its own YouTube sales force; Google’s sellers aren’t directed to sell individual shows and networks, but instead focus on broad “audience” buys. - starting to monetize mobile
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43		- HitBliss launched a waitlisted beta on the first of March - What is it? It's movie and tv store where you can rent streaming movies or buy TV episodes, just like iTunes or the Xbox Marketplace - Payment is the hook. You can pay with a credit card, PayPal or whatever you earn at HitBliss - You can earn credit toward video by watching advertising like movie trailers or TV commercials - In "Earn Mode" there's a sliding scale as to how much you can earn. If you give more information, you earn faster. The more you personalize (by giving data like your gender, access to web history), the less ads you have to watch to earn. - HitBliss has deals with WB, Paramount and Universal, Starz, VP of HitBliss says the co's close to getting 2/3 of the others and hopes to get all 6 by the end of the year. Q: Would you use a service like this?	- Privacy: At every step, the user controls precisely which information she shares, down to the individual site. - Works on Mac, PC, iOS and Android (not on STB). - Video resolution 480p, HD video to come - Example demo at the Verge with HitBliss, we were able to earn about $5 of credit, enough to rent a feature film, by watching a couple of TV-length commercials and a long movie trailer.
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46		- Jolla (pronounced Yo-la) plans to release its first MeeGo based Sailfish OS phone around Christmas and Chinese New Yea starting in China, then in Finland - The company was formed people from Nokia back in 2011 who left when it became clear Nokia was abandoning its efforts with MeeGo to focus fully on adopting Microsoft’s Windows Phone for smartphones Other business models beyond hardware: - Jolla says it could license its software or help other software companies build their own phones - Dillon says Jolla COULD work with a like Foursquare to build a Foursquare phone that bakes its social, geolocated data throughout the experience (like see where your friends are and who they are with in their contact card). - Or with a startup like Deezer to create a branded, music-oriented phone. Q: Every time a new mobile OS comes out, everyone asks about the apps. Would a phone that was centered around an app make a splash in the cell phone world?
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Reuters reports the European Commission plans to fine Microsoft before the end of March in relation to the antitrust case regarding browser choice in Windows. This would be the second time Microsoft would be found in violation of the 2009 settlement. Microsoft's board cut Steve Ballmer's bonus last year as a result of the failure to provide a browser choice screen as required. Microsoft says it was a technical error. Either way sources tell Reuters the Commission plans to fine Microsoft by Easter. So new Pope and new fines coming soon!	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-eu-microsoft-idUSBRE91R18720130228
13	sl	Just one day after Groupon's dismal 4th quarter earnings numbers that saw negative earnings and unimpressive revenues, Andrew Mason is out as CEO. Executives Eric Lefkosky and Ted Leonsis will step in to cover his role on an “interim basis" as co-CEOs. A search for a new CEO is underway.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/28/andrew-mason-groupoin/
14	ia	BlackBerry owners, get excited. There's an update to BlackBerry 10 that BlackBerry says will improve third party apps as well as provide better Gmail calendar support. The update weighs in at around 150MB and will be available in the coming weeks.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57572012-94/blackberry-10-users-heres-your-first-software-update/
15	tm	Unlocking your phone lost its legal exemption in the US at the end of January but never fear FCC chairman Julius Genachowski is here. The Chairman told TechCrunch the ban raises competition and innovation concerns and the FCC will investigate whether it "can and should enable consumers to use unlocked phones." Unlocked phones can be sold in the US and many carriers allow unlocking, the law is unclear whether you have the right to unlock a phone yourself in the US.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/28/fcc-to-investigate-cell-phone-unlocking-ban/
16	sl	Facebook has confirmed it's buying the Atlas Advertiser Suite from Microsoft. Though rumors have suggested this is Facebook launching its own ad network, the company says no, it just wants to help advertisers “close the loop” and understand how their investments on facebook earn them money. Atlas allows advertisers to plan campaigns, buy ads on sites across the web, and measure their impact. It can handle search, rich media and in-stream video, and display ads, as well as offer APIs for programmatic control of big campaigns.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/28/facebook-acquires-atlas/
17	ia	German lawmakers say Google and other news aggregators can continue to show "single words or very small text excerpts" on their sites without being required to pay. However, anything longer than that is still the exclusive property of the content owner. The bill also gives publishers one year to use their journalistic content commercially.	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-03-01/google-defeats-publishers-over-copyright-in-german-parliament
18	tm	CFOs say the darndest things. Yesterday it was Time Warner Cable's CFO saying nobody wants gigabit internet. Today we have Google CFO Patrick Pichette telling the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference that Motorola's current roster of phones doesn't 'wow' by Google standards. The remark was likely meant to stoke anticipation for future products now that Google owns Motorola.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/28/google-cfo-says-the-motorola-pipeline-doesnt-wow/
19	sl	British Sky Broadcasting Group (BSkyB) will buy Telefónica’s UK fixed-line broadband and telephony business for up to £200 million ($303 million). The deal should close in April if it passes regulatory clearance, at which point customers will be moved off the O2 and BE Broadband brands and become Sky customers. Sky would then become the UK’s second-largest ISP, behind BT. Virgin Media would be in 3rd place.	http://gigaom.com/2013/03/01/bskyb-buys-telefonica-uks-fixed-line-business-for-300m/
20	tm	Electronics chain Best Buy did not receive an anticipated takeover offer from founder Richard Schulze by the deadline yesterday. Schulze had been attempting to buy back the company since last August, but Bloomberg reports he could not line up debt and equity financing. CEO Hubert Joly said the company will continue its plan to turn things around and aims to increase online sales from 7% to 18% of the US market.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-01/best-buy-talks-with-founder-richard-schulze-said-to-have-ended.html
21	ia	Cody Wilson's non-profit organization Defense Distributed demonstrated a semi-automatic weapon capable of firing over 600 rounds with a 3D printed AR lower. The lower contains the gun's operating parts including the trigger. Last year, Defense Distributed demoed a lower that failed after six rounds. The designs for the new lower are available for free and it covers every part you'd need.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/download-this-gun-3d-printed-semi-automatic-fires-over-600-rounds/
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28		FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski told Gregory Ferenstein last night at a CrunchGov event “ban raises competition concerns; it raises innovation concerns,” - “It’s something that we will look at at the FCC to see if we can and should enable consumers to use unlocked phones.” - From 2006-2010 Library of Congress issued an exemption to the DMCA for unlocking phones - This past October no exemption was issued: a) Vernor v. Autodesk 9th Circuit ruled EULA can prevent 'ownership' of software b.) more unlocked phones on the market and carriers have plans for unlocking - No court has tested whether unlocking phone actually violates the DMCA.
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30	sl	Silent email filtering makes iCloud an unreliable option	http://www.macworld.com/article/2029570/silent-email-filtering-makes-icloud-an-unreliable-option.html
31		- apple's icloud email system silently filters out phrase "barely legal teen". doesn't send to junk folder, just never sends it - macworld found even emails with the phrase contained in an attached PDF—even a zipped PDF—were blocked. - instances where that phrase is used out of context, email still gone - In macworld's tests, we did find that the filtering only occurs on inbound emails, not outbound emails. So you can at least send emails from your iCloud account with the phrase “barely legal teens”	apple's response: “Occasionally, automated spam filters may incorrectly block legitimate email. If the customer feels that a legitimate message is blocked, we encourage customers to report it to AppleCare.” - how can you know if someone didn't arrive because you never saw it? what else is being filtered? where's the grand list?
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33	ia	Google's CFO says Motorola's products aren't 'wow' by Google standards (update)	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/28/4040348/google-cfo-products-in-motorola-pipeline-arent-wow-by-google-standards
34		Ex-Apple marketing guru Guy Kawasaki now advising Motorola	http://www.androidauthority.com/guy-kawasaki-motorola-163284/
35		- Google CFO and Senior VP Patrick Pichette said that products in Motorola's pipeline are "not really to the standards that what Google would say is wow — innovative, transformative." - Pichette made this statement at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference - He said Google "inherited 18 months of pipeline" that Google has to drain right now - All the while, the company is building its next wave - Motorola will also be getting help from Guy Kawasaki. He's taken a job as advisor to Motorola. Kawasaki was Apple's chief evangelist for four years Q: Based on Google's recent Pixel, what kind of "wow" do we expect from Motorola?
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39	sl	Andrew Mason is out as CEO of Groupon, here’s his sendoff letter	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/28/andrew-mason-groupoin/
40		- colorful sendoff letter posted publicly - says he got fired, that he's going to a fat camp, makes game ref: "If Groupon was Battletoads, it would be like I made it all the way to the Terra Tubes without dying on my first ever play through." - some find flippant, some like it - Groupon’s stock, which tanked more than 20 percent after the company posted financials yesterday, is now up more than 10 percent on news of Mason’s ouster. - more formal letter to employees from Eric Lefkofsky, Executive Chairman & co-founder & Ted Leonsis, Vice Chairman. they will run as co-CEOs until new CEO is secured - Leonsis comes from AOL - started back in 1993. got rich when AOL was bought by Time Warner for $112B in 2001. Leonsis stayed with AOL after the bust, eventually stepping down from the company as its vice chairman in 2006 after helping it recover from the depths of the crash.
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42	ia	iFixit outs tablet repairability list; Surface Pro in last place	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57571834-94/ifixit-outs-tablet-repairability-list-surface-pro-in-last-place/
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44		- iFixit rated tablets for repairability on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the least repairable. - Points were awarded for upgradeability, use of non-proprietary tools for servicing, and component modularity. - The Dell XPS 10 scored 9 points for being easy to open, havi color-coded screws and labeled cables inside - The Amazon Fire HD and the Nexus 7 both scored 7 points - The iPad 2, 3, 4, and mini all scored a 2 - The least repairable tablet was the Surface Pro with a score of 1 Q: Should tablets be more repairable by normal people?
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47		NetApplications measures users - IE 55.82% (back above 55% 2nd straight month, IE6 6.33%) - Firefox 20.12% - Chrome 16.27% (Declined 1.21%) - Safari 5.42% - Opera 1.82% StatCounter measures page views - Chrome 37.09% - IE 29.82% - Firefox 21.34% - Safari 8.6% - Opera 1.22%
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72		Hey TNT crew. A couple comments on the conversation in episode 700 about users not wanting gigabit internet. First, from a consumer point of view. Why would I pay for that when I would never actually get to use it? The best speed I have available at my house is through Comcast at a maximum of 105 MB/s for $199.95/month. First, the word "Maximum" they don't actually guarantee I will get that speed and odds are I will not, especially at peak use times. Second, how fast would I go over the data cap streaming HD video and such over a connection like that? I would be throttled halfway through each month. Now from the point of view of a person who works for a Telecom I actually asked our executives if they had considered offering something like residential with a guaranteed minimum, symmetrical connections, no caps etc. I was told that Marketing determined the plans offered based on what they felt they could get people to pay. So as you all postulated, until it makes money now they aren't doing it. Oh and my company is putting a lot of money into infrastructure... to cell towers. Love the show. Keep up the good work. Todd
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2		It's a dark day, TWC says nobody wants gigabit Internet, Pandora lmits your mobile music and phones are emasculating us http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Steve Kovach, Gadgets Editor at Business Insider LOWER THIRD URL: www.businessinsider.com/sai, @stevekovach
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Apple announced Thursday that content downloads from iTunes U have surpassed 1 billion. iTunes U offers free educational content from schools, libraries, museums, and other sources. More than 60 percent of app downloads from iTunes U come from outside the United States.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57571777-37/itunes-u-hits-1-billion-downloads/
13	sl	Samsung has hired the judge, now retired, that ruled in its favor and against Apple, you know, the one that made Apple give a public apology on its homepage saying it had been “false and misleading” in how it fulfilled the court-ordered public explanation by Judge Jacob in the UK back in November. Now the former judge who forced that is one of nine experts retained by Samsung in its case against Ericsson in the US. They like him, they really really like him!	http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-hires-ex-judge-who-demanded-public-apple-shaming-28271886/
14	ia	Sergey Brin decided to give a TED talk yesterday and he managed to give an Eric Schmidt-like sound bite that people are going to love. Brin said that smartphones are "emasculating" and "You're standing around and just rubbing this featureless piece of glass." Of course, Brin said this while he had a computer attached to his face, namely Google Glass.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57571612-94/sergey-brin-smartphones-are-emasculating/
15	tm	Verizon and Comcast activated the Copyright Alert System Wednesday. The Six Strikes system is a voluntary effort of 5 major ISPs and the Motion Picture Association of America. Comcast spokesperson Charlie Douglas told Ars Technica a small number of alerts had been sent out. Comcast also provided examples of browser pop-up alerts that are served to those deemed by the ISP to be in violation of copyright law.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/02/heres-what-an-actual-six-strikes-copyright-alert-looks-like/
16	sl	The iPhone 5 pretty much sells like hotcakes...... unless you're Cricket Wireless. The no contract prepaid network operated by Leap Wireless -- isn't having a whole lotta luck selling the iPhone 5 and is seeing stock levels climb, becuause consumers are choosing other devices.Leap Wireless says that it believes it will sell about half as many iPhones as it committed to sell during the first year of its contract with Apple, which ends in June, and may leave it with $100 million worth of unsold iPhones by the middle of 2013.	http://www.dailytech.com/Cricket+Wireless+Sees+iPhone+Sales+Plummet/article30008.htm
17	ia	US Army Private First Class Bradley Manning has pleaded guilty on 10 counts involving disclosing information to an unauthorized person, and has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges, including "aiding the enemy." The guilty pleas carry a combined maximum sentence of 20 years. If convicted of aiding the enemy, Manning could receive a life sentence. In court, Manning will read an extended personal statement on what he did and why he did it.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/28/4040048/bradley-manning-pleads-guilty
18	tm	BitCoin has had a rocky few years but the virtual currency has never died and now it's back to an all-time high. According to data on Bitcoin Charts, Mt. Gox, the most popular Bitcoin trading site recorded a high price of US$33.22 per Bitcoin. Recently the Internet Archive and WordPress began accepting donations and payment in BitCoin.	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/02/bitcoin-reaches-an-all-time-trading-high-of-over-33/
19	sl	Apple CEO Tim Cook has told shareholders that the company is disappointed by its falling stock price but also that Apple is committed to its long-term strategy. Shareholders unsurprisingly voted to re-elect all eight of Apple's board members. Shareholders voted down two shareholder-created proposals: one that dealt with executives holding a certain amount of company stock, and another asking for Apple's board to create a human rights committee - that would evaluate the company's supply chain and its overall operations.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57571455-37/tim-cook-to-shareholders-it-was-the-mother-of-all-years/
20	tm	Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference, Time Warner Cable's Chief Financial Officer Irene Esteves said her company did not see the need roll out Gigabit Internet service. Esteves said "A very small fraction of our customer base" chose the top tiers of Internet service currently offered.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/27/4036128/time-warner-cable-no-consumer-demand-for-fiber-gigabit-internet
21	ia	Let's check in on my favorite soap opera, "As the World Hacks." The Chinese Defense Ministry says that two major military websites were attacked last year and that almost 63% of those attacks originated in the United States. Ministry spokesman Geng Yan-sheng says the sites were hacked on average 144,000 times per month.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-china-usa-cyber-idUSBRE91R0C120130228
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27	ia	Sergey Brin: Smartphones are 'emasculating'	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57571612-94/sergey-brin-smartphones-are-emasculating/
28		Sergey Brin Talks Google Glass: 'Not a Done Deal Yet'	http://mashable.com/2013/02/27/sergey-brin-talks-google-glass/
29		- Sergey Brin gave an unscheduled talk at TED - Brin told the audience that smartphones are "emasculating." "You're standing around and just rubbing this featureless piece of glass," he said. - Brin asked "Is this the way we were meant to use our bodies? You want something that will free your eyes." - He gave the talk while wearing Google Glass. - Brin also said "with Google Glass, I've really enjoyed exploring the world more" Q: Is looking up to a piece of glass strapped to your head really that different than looking down at a phone?
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31	sl	Groupon tanks on missed Q4 revenue	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/27/groupon-tanks-on-missed-q4-revenue-of-638-3-million-unexpected-loss-of-0-12-per-share/
32		- Today Groupon reported its fourth quarter financial performance, including revenue of $638.3 million, and earnings per share of -$0.12. Analysts had expected revenue of $640 million, and earnings per share of $0.03. - At the end of its third quarter, Groupon had anticipated revenue to fall between $625 million and $675 million. In normal trading, Groupon was up nearly 8 percent. In after hours trading, the company has fallen more than 20%. - Groupon’s net loss in the quarter was a painful $81.1 million. Groupon, however, does have a bank of cash and equivalents of over $1.2 billion.
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34	tm	Time Warner Cable says there's no consumer demand for gigabit internet	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/27/4036128/time-warner-cable-no-consumer-demand-for-fiber-gigabit-internet
35		Who Irene Esteves is	http://mcnwonderwomen.com/?p=18	BACKGROUND
36		- Why no Gigabit broadband? Nobody wants it - Morgan Stanley Technology Conference, Time Warner Cable's Chief Financial Officer Irene Esteves - Esteves came over in May 2011 from XL Group insurance. Also was at Wachovia, Regions Financial, Putnam Investments and Miller Brewing. - "We're in the business of delivering what consumers want, and to stay a little ahead of what we think they will want. We just don't see the need of delivering that to consumers." “a very small fraction of our customer base” want it. - "We're already delivering 1 gigabit, 10 gigabit-per-second to our business customers, so we certainly have the capability of doing it." Q: If this is what sound business sense gets us, do we need another way to develop Net access, or is she right?
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40	tm	At First Blush, I'm Pretty Impressed With Google's New Chromebook Pixel Laptop	http://www.businessinsider.com/chromebook-pixel-first-impressions-2013-2
41		- Steve's been using the Pixel review unit he got. First impressions? - Is the Pixel about resetting our expectation for Chromebooks quality? - TB of free Google Drive storage for three years. ($50 per month over three years is $1,800). - Do we know who's making this for Google?
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43	sl	Pandora Sets 40 Hour Monthly Cap On Free Mobile Listening	http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2013/02/27/pandora-sets-40-hour-monthly-cap-on-free-mobile-listening/
44		- 40 hour monthly limit on free service over mobile devices. - co says it's because of rising per-play content costs - if you go over 40 hours, you can still listen via a PC, pay $0.99 for the rest of the month, or subscribe to Pandora One. should affect < 4% of active listeners.	note from tim westergren: "limiting listening is a very unusual thing to do, and very contrary to our mission so we wanted to share a quick explanation. Pandora’s per-track royalty rates have increased more than 25% over the last 3 years, including 9% in 2013 alone and are scheduled to increase an additional 16% over the next two years. After a close look at our overall listening, a 40-hour-per-month mobile listening limit allows us to manage these escalating costs with minimal listener disruption."
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46	ia	Spotify's social network arrives	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/27/spotify-the-social-network-arrives-begins-rolling-out-follow-features-to-users/
47		- Spotify is getting a refresh - The People tab is getting replaced with the "Follow" tab - The Follow tab will spotlight who you are following on Spotify, artists you've starred, recommend artists and also show you your friends on Facebook who you could follow - There is a revamped Spotify profile that will also include a "Recent Activity" section showing songs you've starred or when you've created a playlist - The changes are rolling out now Q: Does Spotify need its own separate section for social or should Facebook integration be enough? Were you using the People tab (or were you even aware of it)?
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50		US private sector hopes to send older couple to Mars	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21603490
51		Everything We Know About Dennis Tito’s 2018 Human Mission to Mars	http://io9.com/5987372/everything-we-know-about-dennis-titos-2018-human-mission-to-mars
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57		Raspberry Pi has unfortunate Feb. 29 birthday	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21588419
58		Samsung, in a tweet, has invited the public to Times Square for its Galaxy S IV unveiling, March 14th	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/28/samsung-invites-public-to-times-square-galaxy-s-iv-event/
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72		Hello TNT crew. I know I'm a little behind, but on episode 697 Tom mentioned wanting to get his native, carrier txts/sms on his tablet. I have a Nexus 10 and i received my phone txt/sms message on my tablet via the CLOUD SMS app in the Play Store. Not only receive txt, but can respond, or send txts right from the app on the tablet. Not sure if this is exactly what you were thinking of, but works great for me. No separate Google voice number or message service. Brian	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bechard.cloudsms&hl=en
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2		Leap Motion finally to ship, Yahoo sort of explains work from home thing, Replace your wallet with your phone http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Lauren Goode, AllThingsD Reporter LOWER THIRD URL: allthingsd.com
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Gazelle, the fast and simple way to sell last year’s gadgets! Find out what your used, iPad, Macbook, iPhone, Galaxy S and other smartphones are worth at Gazelle.com.	And by Lantronix, maker of the xPrintServer. Print from your iPad, iPhone, or any iOS device to virtually any printer. For more information, visit xPrintServer.com/twit and enter the code TWiT to receive free shipping on your order.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Experts at the RSA Conference in San Francisco called for a revamp of Certificate Authorities and Public Key Infrastructure in a post-cryptography world. Adi Shamir, the "A" in the RSA algorithm and now at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, said "It's very hard to use cryptography effectively if you assume an APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) is watching everything on a system. We need to think about security in a post-cryptography world." Other panelists added improving or replacing the Certificate Authority system, that issues certificates to domains would help. Ron Rivest, the "R" in RSA and now at MIT called for a better PKI where people can specify who they want to trust and called the current PKI system "pollyana-ish"	https://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/rsa-conference-2013-experts-say-its-time-prepare-post-crypto-world-022613
13	sl	Amazon is warning iOS users not to download the latest update to its Kindle app because of a glitch that wipes an existing customer's entire library from the device. Oh, that's gotta hurt! Though the company says it's already created a fix and is working to release it. The issue is that downloading the update, existing Kindle users are logged out of their accounts, and everything they had downloaded is deleted from their devices. Bookmarks go away too. Users then have to log back in to Kindle and redownload their books from the cloud. Happy hump day.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57571544-94/amazon-warns-ios-users-to-not-update-kindle-app-due-to-glitch/
14	ia	Leap Motion announced that the first pre-orders of its $80 Leap Motion Controller will ship starting the week of May 13th. Best Buy stores will stock the device starting the 19th of May. Leap also announced that device will launch alongside its app store which is called "Airspace."	http://allthingsd.com/20130227/motion-control-sensor-leap-to-ship-in-may-will-cost-80/
15	tm	Take that, haters. Through the adversity of putting out an Android app, selling themselves to Facebook, and changing their terms of service, Instagram has persevered. Like an investment banker at a high school reunion Instagram is rubbing their 100 million monthly active users in the collective noses of their critics. Facebook and its 1 billion monthlies smiled and patted Instagram on the head.	http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-instagram-100-million-active-users-20130226,0,7225822.story
16	sl	Samsung has announced The Wallet app at Mobile World Congress. Users can save things like event tickets, boarding passes, membership cards, and coupons in one central location, and if that sounds a lot like Apple's Passbook, well, that's because it is. Third-party developers will be able to integrate with Wallet so users can add passes and tickets to the app, but any app integration has to be approved by Samsung. Passes saved within the app feature bar codes that can be scanned at payment terminals, but at least at first, no NFC features in Wallet.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/27/4035064/samsung-wallet-app-apple-passbook-features
17	ia	Forget about wallets, let's talk about Office 365! The new business editions of Office 365 officially launched today. Microsoft added three new variants and they are Office 365 ProPlus, Office 365 Small Business Premium, and Office 365 Midsize. Small Business Premium supports up to 25 users and costs $15 per month per user. Midsize Business can handle 300 users and also costs $15 per month.	http://www.zdnet.com/hands-on-with-the-new-office-365-business-plans-7000011894/
18	tm	More demos from TED have minds boggling and the one getting the most buzz today is a smartphone app that uses a phone's camera to analyze urine and check for various medical conditions. It's called UChek, and Myshkin Ingawale showed off how to use it on an iPhone to detect the presence of 10 elements like glucose and nitrites, and diagnose 25 different health issues. The app will be available from Apple's app store from the end of March for $20 which includes a testing mat and 5 dipsticks.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21586082
19	sl	Major League Baseball loves Apple’s Passbook app. This year 13 new stadiums will accept Passbook tickets for the 1st time. Who are they? Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A’s, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs. The New York Mets, San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals will again offer the service this season. MLB says there are three more teams that will enable iOS tickets this season, but that are not yet ready to make an official announcement.	http://gigaom.com/2013/02/26/passbook-mobile-ticketing-expanding-to-13-mlb-ballparks-this-season/	funny bit here in between story for best of -tw
20	tm	Chipmaker Freescale Semiconductor announced the Kinetis KL02, the world’s smallest ARM chip at 1.9 by 2 millimeters. It has a 32-bit processor, 32k of flash memory, 4k of RAM, a 12-bit analog to digital converter and a low-power UART built into the chip. Among many Internet of Things type uses Freescale mentioned swallowable computers as one potential use. The Kinetis KL02 Chip is on display at Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany.	http://www.wired.com/design/2013/02/freescales-tiny-arm-chip/
21	ia	Adobe just launched Photoshop Touch for iOS and Android for the low low price of $5. The app lets you do plenty of image editing like applying filters, adding text, combining images and lots more. You'll also be able to sync your works using Adobe Creative Cloud and you also get 2GB of storage for free. Photoshop Touch works on iOS 6 and Android 4.0 or higher.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/27/adobe-photoshop-touch-for-phones/
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28		Leap Motion Controller Set To Ship May 13 for Global Pre-Orders, In Best Buy Stores May 19	https://www.leapmotion.com/press_releases/leap-motion-controller-set-to-ship-may-13-for-global-pre-orders-in-best-buy-stores-may-19
29		- Leap Motion announced that preorders of its motion control sensor will ship starting the week of May 13 - It'll hit Best Buy shelves starting May 19th - The Leap Motion Controller tracks your gestures and motions as you wave your hands in the air - It'll work on Windows 7 and higher, Mac OS 10.7 and higher - Leap will also launch its app store called Airspace with optimized software. Announced apps: plug-ins for Autodesk and Corel Painter. Also games like Wreck-It Ralph and Cut the Rope - Public demo of the controller during SXSW Q: It's only a few months away, are you going to get one?
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32		PayPal Co-Founder Levchin Launches New Payments Startup, Affirm	http://allthingsd.com/20130226/exclusive-paypal-co-founder-levchin-launches-new-payments-startup-affirm/
33		- Samsung's new Wallet app available as a preview for developers, who can download the SDK and API guides for it now, and the app itself will be available in Samsung's app store soon - event tickets, boarding passes, membership cards, and coupons. time and location-based push notifications - Third-party devs can use Wallet to let users add passes and tickets to the app, 1st approved by Samsung. - no NFC features yet, but Samsung recently announced a partnership with Visa to ship future smartphones with the NFC-powered PayWave service. - paypal & slide founder Max Levchin started own payments co. Affirm. - Affirm will use FB for to authenticate ppl, and tap into social data to assess risk. It will guarantee payment to merchants — who will pay Affirm a fee — after this check. - Levchin calls it a digital charge card rather than a credit card, valuable to merchants by lowering the abandonment rate of mobile transactions. customers have 30 days to pay back, ala AmEx.will use Stripe to process payment on backend	now accepting Passbook tickets: Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A’s, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs. (The New York Mets, San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals started in Sept 2012). MLB says 3 more teams TBA. - article by Matthew Miller at ZDNet highlights frustration: if you still need your wallet some of the time, what good is all this innovation? too fragmented?
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36		Yahoo memo sparks debate on pros and cons of working at home	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/26/us-workplace-flexibility-idUSBRE91P0S720130226
37		Marissa Mayer’s No-Working-From-Home Rule Is Stupid — Or It Could Save Yahoo	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/02/yahoo-no-work-from-home/
38		"This isn't a broad industry view on working from home -- this is about what is right for Yahoo right now," said the statement from a Yahoo spokesperson. - “Requiring everyone to be in fixed places at fixed times can promote rigidity and still not guarantee that teams work well together or produce high levels of innovation,” Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a Harvard Business School Professor - Some current and former Yahoo employees have reportedly said that the new policy will separate out the truly productive workers from stay-at-home slackers who abuse the system. Q: What do we make of this as the right thing to do for Yahoo?
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42	sl	How much data can police swipe from suspects' phones without a warrant? (Hint: A lot)	http://www.zdnet.com/how-much-data-can-police-swipe-from-suspects-phones-without-a-warrant-hint-a-lot-7000011891/
43		ACLU Search & Seizure Warrant example	http://www.aclu.org/files/assets/iphone-forensics-report_redacted.pdf	PDF
44		- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) obtained search&seizure warrant, shows what U.S. gov't gets when a suspect's phone is plugged into a data collection device. - this case: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers seized an iPhone from the bedroom of a suspect in a drugs-related investigation. - got from device: passwords, pictures, videos, stored VMs, geo-location points, Web history, data files, wireless networks and the user's custom dictionary, what's been deleted - ACLU notes that "even though ICE obtained a warrant for this cell phone search, courts are divided about whether a warrant is necessary in these circumstances, and no statute requires one." no warrants required at border, for example - This may allow authorities to bypass the need to submit subpoenas or search warrants -- under the Stored Communications Act -- to Apple, Google, Microsoft and others who provide email services, because the email data is already stored on the suspects' device.	q: does this surprise anyone?
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47		i-mate’s eye-catching phone to debut at Barcelona show	http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2020427789_briercolumn25xml.html
48		- A company called i-mate says it's going to put Windows 8 on a phone - Not Windows Phone 8, but full-on Windows 8. - The device is called the "i-mate Intelegent," and it would have an Intel Clove Trail Atom processor, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 4G (HSPA+ & LTE) and up to 10 hours of talk time on a single charge - The device has a docking station called the "hub" that would power a 23-inch display as well as an "auxiliary wireless tablet with a 10.1-inch 1080p display" - The phone would cost $750. With the dock it costs $1600 - The Seattle Times says it "could go on sale this summer" Q: Assuming this device makes it to market, do you want your phone to be your PC? Is Windows 8 the right way to do that?
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50	tm	Game of Thrones director says 'cultural buzz' more important than ratings for survival.	http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/downloads-dont-matter-20130226-2f36r.html
51		US TV director against illegal downloads	http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/us-tv-director-against-illegal-downloads-20130227-2f6ei.html
52		...and WOW is he on the defensive	https://twitter.com/Davidpetrarca	SOURCE
53		US film director David Petrarca (Game of Thrones, Hung and True Blood) at Perth's Writers Festival at the weekend. -Panel mediator Rosemary Neill noted Game of Thrones was the most pirated show of 2012 and that 10 per cent of the downloads came from Australia. - Petrarca said illegal downloads did not matter because such shows thrived on "cultural buzz" and capitalised on the social commentary they generated. "That's how they survive." - Followup: "I am 100 per cent, completely and utterly against people illegally downloading anything," he said on Wednesday.
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62		PlayStation Vita arrives in Ice Silver for Asia, starting tomorrow 2/28
63		Sony's Xperia Z preorders began on Feb 1st on Three and O2, and tomorrow 2/28 is the official UK release
64		Razer Edge pre-orders begin March 1st, price starts at $999	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/26/razer-edge-pre-order/
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77		Hey TNT Crew: The discussion on the decrease in piracy being related to convenience is only part of the story. I remember during the Napster debates in the late 90's and early 2000's, I was looking at CD's costing $20+. I also remember seeing older DVD's for $9.99. In fact, the CD for the soundtrack for the Big Lebowski was over $15 and the DVD was $9.99. There is no way that it cost more to make the movie than license all the songs on the album! Now, Amazon and eMusic have all kinds of deals for albums for $5 or less and the glory of a la carte music purchases. While convenience certainly has played a role in decreasing piracy, more sensible pricing has undoubtedly helped. Keep up the great work! Mike the Diplomat Washington, DC
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Internet Explorer 10 rolled out to Windows 7 users today. The newest version of Microsoft's browser previously was only available on Windows 8 or Windows RT. IE10 is considered faster, more stable and more standards-compliant than previous versions of IE. Still, not everybody gets the new browser. Users of Windows Vista will still be stuck with IE9 and Windows XP stragglers can only use up to IE8.	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3514_7-57571231/ie-reborn-internet-explorer-10-arrives-on-windows-7/
13	sl	Mozilla Chief Executive Gary Kovacs thinks the world needs Firefox OS! Apple and Google can't do it all on their own! At least that's what he inferred in a speech at mobile world congress. "I find it impossible to understand how 3, 4, 5, or 6 billion people are going to get their diverse needs satisfied by one or two or five companies, no matter how delicious those companies are," Kovacs said. "Is the farmer in the Indian countryside going to have the same needs and requirements as a lawyer sitting in New York?"	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-57571256-78/mozilla-ceo-android-ios-leave-lots-of-room-for-firefox-os/
14	ia	Did your kid spend money on in-app purchases? You might be entitled to an iTunes credit or even cash. Apple was the subject of a lawsuit over "bait apps" - those are apps that are free to download but ring up dollars by selling virtual goods. That lawsuit is over and here are the terms of the deal - Apple will offer a $5 iTunes credit to those who claim a minor bought in-game items w/o their knowledge or permission. If your kid bought more than $30 worth of stuff, then you can get a cash refund.	http://gigaom.com/2013/02/25/apple-settles-lawsuit-over-apps-aimed-at-kids-will-pay-5-itunes-credit-or-cash/
15	tm	The Pirate Bay has moved out of its native Sweden, to bandwidth providers in Norway and Catalunya in Spain. Sweden's Pirate Party had been providing bandwidth to the file-sharing site, but received a warning from the Rights Alliance in Sweden that legal action would be taken after Feb. 26. Norway ISP Telenor fought off an IFPI challenge to block The Pirate Bay and Spain's Copyright Commission has not taken aggressive action in response to copyright complaints. The Swedish Pirate Party is considering a police complaint against the Rights Alliance.	http://torrentfreak.com/the-pirate-bay-departs-sweden-and-sets-sail-for-norway-and-spain-130225/
16	sl	Dude, you're getting a new Latitude 10 Windows 8 tablet! Back at CES, Dell introduced a budget-friendly "essentials" version that was designed to appeal to the educational market, and now at Mobile World Congress 2013, it's unveiling the "enhanced security configuration" version. In this new model you have a fingerprint reader and an integrated smart card reader, The Dell Data Protection\|Access suite, and the tablet Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 hardware, Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Computrace tracking for lost or stolen devices.	http://www.zdnet.com/mwc-2013-dell-rolls-out-latitude-10-windows-8-tablet-with-enhanced-security-configuration-7000011821/
17	ia	ICANN says hundreds of new generic top level domains will roll out this year. The first new gTLDs will likely be non-English ones according to the CEO of ICANN. Uncontested gTLDs will be the next to roll out. The ones that might take longer to get approved will be ones like ".music" and ".app" because there are a number of groups trying to claim them.	http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TEC_BEYOND_DOT_COM?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-02-25-16-12-35
18	tm	Location check-in service Foursquare announced a new partnership with Visa and MasterCard to offer discounts to credit card holders when they check in at participating retailers.FourSquare has a similar deal with American Express that has been in place for two years.Foursquare will earn a fee on every deal redeemed from all three credit card partners. The first deal? Get $1 off at US Burger Kings when you check in and spend more than $10 on any of the three cards.	http://adage.com/article/digital/foursquare-partners-visa-mastercard-discounts/240020/
19	sl	BlackBerry is beginning a pilot project with PT Bank Permata, the Indonesian bank partly owned by Standard Chartered Plc, to allow users to transfer money over the BlackBerry Messenger service. BlackBerry chose Indonesia, a country of 249 million people, because it's still the leading smartphone brand there. It's Blackberry's foray into an industry dominated by mainstays like Western Union Co. (WU) and MoneyGram International.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-26/blackberry-testing-money-messenger-service.html
20	tm	Google announced Google + Sign In can now be used to sign in to apps and websites, similar to using Facebook and Twitter to sign-in. Sign-in will be available for Android, iOS and web apps and come with "protections and safeguards" as well as a feature that lets you decide what information you're sharing, so you don't spam everybody. You can also manage the apps you're using with Sign-In through Google+.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/26/google-plus-sign-in/
21	ia	Speaking of Google, Google is about to solve one of the biggest annoyances of tabbed browsing. The company is working on a way to identify which Chrome tab is playing audio or recording audio. The favicon of the tab could show animated meters to alert you which one of those tabs is squawking at you. The audio detection feature is currently in testing - it was spotted in the latest Chromium build. It's unknown whether this feature will work with plugins like Flash.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/02/25/google-chrome-may-soon-get-audio-indicators-to-show-you-noisy-tabs-keep-them-open-when-memory-runs-out/
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27	tm	Mozilla CEO Kovacs Pleads For Fragmentation; Says Fate Of Our Mobile World Can’t Depend On Just Two Companies	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/mozilla-ceo-kovacs-pleads-for-fragmentation-says-fate-of-our-mobile-world-cant-depend-on-just-two-companies/
28		Mozilla CEO: Android, iOS leave lots of room for Firefox OS	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-57571256-78/mozilla-ceo-android-ios-leave-lots-of-room-for-firefox-os/
29		Survey: Most Developers Now Prefer HTML5 For Cross-Platform Development	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/survey-most-developers-now-prefer-html5-for-cross-platform-development/
30		Mozilla Chief Executive Gary Kovacs - "Is the farmer in the Indian countryside going to have the same needs and requirements as a lawyer sitting in New York?" - “There should be many app stores, business many models, many payment mechanisms, many providers, many services. And there should not be one or two providers approving content.” - "There's a Web for that." - According to a new survey commissioned by Telerik’s Kendo UI, the majority of developers now prefer to work with HTML5 instead of native apps for their cross-platform development. - “Since the walls of AOL came down we’ve had a 1000% increase in content online,” - Firefox OS to developing markets starting in the second quarter and to the United States in 2014. Q: Is this Mozilla vs. IE all over again?
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32	ia	WSJ: Google worried by Samsung's Android dominance	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/25/4029446/google-worried-about-samsung-dominance-of-android
33		Samsung: No interest in Mozilla's Firefox OS	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-57571111-78/samsung-no-interest-in-mozillas-firefox-os/
34		Andy Rubin: Samsung’s Android Success Mostly About Just Executing Well	http://allthingsd.com/20130226/andy-rubin-samsungs-android-success-mostly-about-just-executing-well/
35		- WSJ reports Google's getting nervous about Samsung's dominance in Android - Specifically, Google execs fear that since Samsung sells about 40% of Android devices, it could use that as leverage to renegotiate Samsung and Google's deal to eat into Google's mobile-ad business - Samsung in the past has received more than 10% of Google online-advertising revenue generated from its Web-search engine, acc'g to the Journal's sources Rubin talking at MWC - “There’s one big company that’s being hugely successful,” Rubin said in a roundtable with reporters at Mobile World Congress on Tuesday. “That’s mostly about execution. It’s not mostly around Android.” - “Should I be unfair to Samsung? I can’t do that. I have to be fair to everyone.” Q: What can Google really do about something like this? Would Samsung jump ship from what has made it so popular in the mobile space?	- At MWC, Google is meeting with other Android device makers to keep Samsung's influence in check via competition - The WSJ says Andy Rubin said Google's recent acquisition of Motorola Mobility served as a kind of insurance policy - Samsung shipped 160M Android smartphones in 4Q2012
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38		- Google+ Sign-In is Goog's answer to FB Connect - login for websites and mobile apps to port over some g+ info. tell site or app what it's allowed to access, choose what friends/circles are shared with, "private" setting available, - system works with Google's two-factor authentication. - Android users get extra functionality- when logging into a site they can push any mobile app version directly to their phone. - passive sharing (what music i'm listening to) doesn't show up on friends' feeds, but they can see it if they view my profile & have permission to see it. goog says less spammy this way - Active sharing is direct post to the Google+ feed of the person you've reached out to. Google calls this "interactive sharing." post appears as stylized card with a call to action — like a "buy" button if you're sharing an item from a commerce site, or a "listen" button if you're sharing a song. - when users share a negative review of a product from Beautylish (g+ sign-in launch partner), the card simply presents the review. When a positive review is shared, however, it triggers an "add to cart" button that lets people start the purchase process right away. - Beautylish is dropping the Twitter sign-in option — and will be going forward with Google+ Sign-In and Facebook only. (forced to drop twitter to become launch partner?)	Fitbit, Shazam, Flixster, and The Guardian among list of launch partners
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43		Introducing a free tier	http://blog.app.net/2013/02/25/introducing-a-free-tier/
44		- App.net is opening up to more people with a free tier - Here's how it works: if you receive an invite from a paying member of App.net, you can join and use App.net for free - Paying members can receive 10GB of cloud storage for $36/year or $5/month - Both the invited person and inviter receive 100MB additional storage if they both follow at least 5 other accounts and the invited member authorizes a third party app. Free Tier is limited compared to the paid ones - Free can follow a maximum of 40 users, get 500MB of storage, and can upload a file with a max size of 10MB (paid accounts can upload 100MB files) Q: Will these conditions grow App.net use and its user base? Will it spur third party app development as well?	App.net Is an Ad-Free Social Network
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46	tm	Music industry revenues grew last year for the first time since 1999, driven by digital sales	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/02/26/music-industry-revenues-grew-last-year-for-the-first-time-since-1999-driven-by-digital-sales/
47		NPD: Illegal P2P music sharing declined 17% in 2012 as Internet users turn to free, legal streaming services	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/02/26/npd-illegal-p2p-music-sharing-declined-17-in-2012-as-internet-users-turn-to-free-legal-streaming-services/
48		ISPs Now Monitoring for Copyright Infringement	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/02/copyright-scofflaws-beware/
49		FT reports IFPI recorded music revenues grew 2012, 1st time since 1999 - digital downloads and subscription services (1/3 of $16.5 billion) +9% - Physical sales fell 5% - P2P music downloads fell 17% 2012 NPD. Illegal P2P music declined 26% - Ripped CDs -44%, HD swaps -25%, Digital lockers -28% - 40% of illegals downloaders stopped in 2012, ~50% because of streaming - And just too late to the party, US ISPs begin rolling out Copyright Alert System x- Industry survived on wastage of album sales (you didn't want ALL the songs) and replacements (broken cassettes, new formats). Now the wastage is subscriptions Q: So…. It was all those court cases that brought this about, amiright?
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52		- Opera is dumping its own Presto for open-source WebKit used in Chrome and Safari, and showing off the results at MWC - CEO Lars Boilesen says Opera wants to be innovative but it was "trying to compete on something where there's no perceived value or benefit for the user." - first priority in the WebKit era is Opera for Android, which unlike Google's Chrome will work on Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread. - new features: Off-road Mode -- a hybrid browsing idea Opera promised in 2011. Opera's Mini browser relies on servers to boil down Web pages and send lightweight versions of them to phones. - merged the browser's bookmarking tool with its Speed Dial feature to collect the user's preferred Web sites on a launch page - group multiple Speed Dial icons can be grouped together the same way iOS and Android phones let people group apps - private-browsing mode - Tapping a tabs button similar to that used by Android versions of Chrome and Firefox reveals a Cover Flow-like sliding array of Web page thumbnails. - swiping to the left from speed dials shows a new feature called Discovery. It shows a grid of Web pages selected to be of interest to you based on preferences you set, your location, and eventually your gender.
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64		Nintendo Wii Mini arriving in the UK on March 22nd	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/26/wii-mini-uk/
65		MetroPCS Moves Forward With T-Mobile Deal, Shareholder Vote for March 28th	http://allthingsd.com/20130226/metro-pcs-moves-forward-with-t-mobile-deal-schedules-shareholder-vote-for-march/
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2		LG buys WebOS from HP, samsung annoucnes HUGE phone, Google taking on Spotify? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Ron Richards, Co-Host of All About Android, about.me/ronxo LOWER THIRD URL: about.me/ronxo
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Gazelle, the fast and simple way to sell last year’s gadgets! Find out what your used, iPad, Macbook, iPhone, Galaxy S and other smartphones are worth at Gazelle.com.	And by Lantronix, maker of the xPrintServer. Print from your iPad, iPhone, or any iOS device to virtually any printer. For more information, visit xPrintServer.com/twit and enter the code TWiT to receive free shipping on your order.	And by Squarespace, the allinone platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website, blog, portfolio, and now...an online store! Check out their NEW commerce solution so you can start selling stuff immediately. For a free trial and 10% off your first purchase on new accounts, go to Squarespace.com, and use offer code TNT2.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	Nokia announced a rasher of new Lumias at Mobile World Congress. The Lumia 720 had a 4.3-inch screen, 512 MB of RAM, and is expected to sell for 249 euros in Q2. The 4-inch Lumia 520 is the cheapest Lumia yet at an expected 139 Euros. Nokia also launched to feature phones, the Nokia 105 runs series 30 OS and will sell for a mere €15 starting end of Q1. The Nokia 301 runs Series 40 OS and will sell for €65 starting in Q2. Nokia also announced its mapping and location-based services suite will be available on multiple platforms and open to third-party developers.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/02/25/nokia-unveils-new-lumia-520-and-lumia-720-windows-phone-handsets/
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15	sl	Samsung is hosting an event in New York on March 14th where it's expected they will reveal the first details on their next Galaxy smartphone. The news was announced via a tweet from the Samsung Mobile account. The event starts at 7 p.m. ET. a teaser on the invite reads "come and meet the next Galaxy."	http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/02/25/samsung-galaxy-siv-event/1945567/
16	ia	Apparently webOS is like Freddy Kruger or Jason Vorhees - you just can't kill any of them. Get this, LG has picked up webOS from HP with plans to power LG TVs. LG gets webOS's websites, engineers and its source code. Remember folks, if you want to kill webOS, you'll have to chop off its head, bury the body in a tomb then set the head on fire and in that order.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/25/lg-acquires-webos-from-hp-smart-tv-future/
17	tm	Barnes & Noble issued a warning that losses in its Nook Media division will bring down revenues for Fiscal 2013. The New York Times reports its sources say the bookstore will move away from making hardware like the Nook tablet and focus on selling digital content. Bloomberg reports Barnes & Noble founder and chairman, Leonard Riggio wants to buy the consumer business and spin out the Nook unit.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/business/media/barnes-noble-weighs-its-nook-losses.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&
18	sl	Last May MasterCard got deeper into the digital payments space with its PayPass Wallet Services, and today the company announced that PayPass Wallet Services has new name — MasterPass. MasterPass will roll out to consumers in Canada and Australia before the end of March, with a U.S. launch slated for the spring and a U.K. launch to follow in the summer. Masterpass lets users create free accounts and pay for purchases on certain partner websites using the identity, credit card, and shipping information they’ve stored in their Masterpass “wallets.”	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/24/mastercard-masterpass/
19	ia	Sony's announced its Xperia Tablet Z is coming to the United States with a starting price of $499. The Tablet Z has a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display, uses a 1.5Ghz quad-core processor and runs Android 4.1 with an update to 4.2 upcoming. The $499 model has 16GB of storage, a $599 model comes with 32GB.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/25/4026430/sony-xperia-tablet-z-us-price-availability
20	tm	Mozilla demoed the first commercial build of the Firefox OS for mobile in Barcelona. Mozilla also announced Sony, LG, and Huawei will join Alcatel and ZTE in making phones that run the Firefox OS. The first devices will come mid-year from América Móvil, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Telenor, with other markets following soon after.	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/02/24/mozilla-expands-the-reach-of-firefox-os-with-new-lg-and-huawei-partnerships-coming-to-17-global-carriers-in-mid-2013-launch/
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22	sl	HP has introduced the HP Slate, an Android tablet, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.The 7-inch HP Slate will be available in the U.S. in April and will start at $169, which is less than Google's own 7-inch Nexus 7, which starts at $199. The Slate will run a 1.6-GHz, dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. There's 3-megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA camera on the front. Some other extras are embedded Beats Audio and the HP ePrint app for home and on-the-go printing. A micro USB port allows for the transfer of files.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415806,00.asp
23	tm	ASUS just announced the PadFone Infinity, the next in its line of handsets that fit into a tablet-like dock. The Infinity runs Android 4.2, a 5-inch 1080p screen with 441 pixels per inch. phone-and-dock combo will cost £799 / €999 when it goes on sale in Europe this April. Asus SEPARATELY announced the Fonepad. This is not a dock but a 7-inch tablet that can make calls. FonePad will come to the U.K. between April and June, costing £179, or 219 euros and $249 in Asia.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/25/asus-padfone-infinity-announced/
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25	ia	GM is bringing LTE to its OnStar service thanks to a partnership with AT&T. The first cars equipped with LTE will be model 2015 vehicles available in Canada and the U.S. How much will this cost you? GM hasn't announced pricing, but did say that there will be different tier levels of service.	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-02-25/gm-bringing-4g-broadband-to-new-vehicles-next-year-with-at-and-t
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31	tm	LG acquires webOS from HP, plans to use it in smart TV platform	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/25/lg-acquires-webos-from-hp-smart-tv-future/
32		WebOS lives! LG to resurrect it for smart TVs	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57570990-94/webos-lives-lg-to-resurrect-it-for-smart-tvs/
33		webOS Finds New Life Yet Again, This Time in LG Televisions	http://allthingsd.com/20130225/webos-finds-new-life-yet-again-this-time-in-lg-televisions/
34		Stop Trying To Make WebOS Happen. It’s Not Going To Happen	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/25/stop-trying-to-make-webos-happen-its-not-going-to-happen/
35		HP emerges as big winner in webOS sale, and LG doesn't rule out a phone	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/25/4027814/hp-emerges-as-big-winner-in-webos-sale
36		LG buying source code for webOS, "related documentation, engineering talent, and related webOS websites." - related HP licenses including some Palm-related patents --- HP will retain the entire cloud services division — that's the App Catalog, updating system, and other backend services - Intended for use with LG smart TV - LG will continue to support Palm users - LG said the WebOS team will make up the "heart and soul" of the new LG Silicon Valley Lab - John Biggs at TechCrunch says WebOS is now truly dead Q: HP looks to be going more seroces cloudy and moving away from end user. What's LG going to do with this?	LG CTO Dr. Skott Ahn said that LG would use Android "together" with webOS, but that he thinks "webOS is better in some of the user experience like card UI."
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39		Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 preview: an 8-inch S Pen tablet that's also a phone Hands-on	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/23/samsung-galaxy-note-8-preview/
40		ASUS FonePad official: 7-inch tablet with phone functionality, priced at $249 (hands-on)	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/25/asus-fonepad-announced/
41		- Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8.0 - 1.6GHz Exynos quad core processor, 2GB of RAM - 1280 x 800 display - Will run Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean w/ TouchWiz - Not just a tablet, one model is also a phone as well - One will have an HSPA+ radio while LTE and WiFi-only models are currently in the works - Pricing and availability not announced - Asus introduced its FonePad (not the Padfone). 7-inch tablet that includes phone functionality. - $250 gets you an Intel 1.2Ghz Atom processor, 1GB RAM, Android 4.1 and an HSPA+ Radio Q: 7+ inch displays on phones? Phones in tablets? Have these companies gone nuts or this just going to be standard?
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44		- NYT says B&N Nook e-reader and tablet hardware efforts might be on the outs - An unnamed source says "they are not completely getting out of the hardware business," but execs know they need to shift focus from low-margin hardware to licensing its "crown jewel" content to other platforms. - Q3 results on Thurs, hasn't been a good few quarters for co. has already warned of losses in Nook division - this AM B&N acknowledged that its founder, chairman and largest shareholder (30% of common stock), Leonard Riggio, wants to buy out the retailer's consumer-bookstore chain (689 stores) , but not Nook Media LLC (nook e-reader and tablet biz). he has submitted regulatory filing. - Riggio built Barnes & Noble into a retail powerhouse in the 1980s and '90s	q: if the retail biz in spun out, what's left for the lagging hardware side (Nook Media)? got big investment from Microsoft last May, another from Pearson in December. is it stronger on its own?
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49		Google negotiating for subscription music service to launch in third quarter	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/22/4019552/google-talks-subscription-music-but-launch-not-imminent
50		- According to the Financial Times Google is working on a streaming music service - Right now Google already has its own music download service - The streaming service is in the negotiation stage with record labels - The service would likely have both a paid and free tier. The free tier would be supported by adds. - Sources tell The Verge that any launch of such a service is still months away. - A source also tells the Verge that a sticking point of these negotiations is Google's "uninspired antipiracy efforts." Q: There are other streaming/downloading services out there for music like Xbox Music - would Google's entry make them a leader out of the gate?	Google's Music Dealings - Has deals with record labels to let YouTube users add songs to clips - Google started in music in Nov 2011, merged with Google Play
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53		Watch as Mozilla demos WebRTC video calling in Firefox Aurora, from the browser to phone	http://thenextweb.com/dd/2013/02/25/watch-as-mozilla-demos-webrtc-video-calling-in-firefox-aurora-from-the-browser-to-phone/
54		Mozilla expands Firefox OS reach with new LG, Huawei partnerships, coming to 17 global carriers in mid-2013 launch	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/02/24/mozilla-expands-the-reach-of-firefox-os-with-new-lg-and-huawei-partnerships-coming-to-17-global-carriers-in-mid-2013-launch/
55		Sony jumps on the Mozilla bandwagon, will launch Firefox OS device in 2014	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/02/25/sony-jumps-on-the-mozilla-bandwagon-will-bring-launch-firefox-os/
56		Thanks to habicheulacondulce, Peter Bright's WebPhone article - Firefox WebRTC, Ericsson's Web Communication Gateway, and AT&T's API Platform - Phone calls, video calls, text messages in browser - Proof-of-concept. ATT plans an alpha version of API "in the near future" - Key: Everything over data, phone number follows you - Mozilaa adds Sony, LG and Huawei to Alcatel and ZTE for mid-2013 launch w/17 operators Q: Can Mozilla overcome the carriers resistance to being 'dumb pipes'?
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60		- can Netflix use big data to predict hits? - House of Cards the most streamed piece of content in the United States and 40 other countries, says Netflix - Netflix has 27M subscribers in US, 33M worldwide. Many of those had streamed David Fincher movies from beginning to end. HOC star Kevin Spacey had popular streams. original British version of “House of Cards” too. data showed HOC was a good investment, probable popularity. - Netflix looks at 30M “plays” a day, logs pauses, rewinds, skips, looks at millions of ratings by subscribers, 3M searches, time of day shows watched, which devices. - viewer-submitted tags work as metadata descriptors, used to recommend other shows for individual experience. Now Netflix is using that data to pick original programming. “There are 33 million different versions of Netflix,” said Joris Evers, the company’s director of global corporate communications. - many diff trailers for HOC based on what you were watching on Netflix to appeal to you - John Landgraf, prez and GM of FX, says big data can't do it all. “Data can only tell you what people have liked before, not what they don’t know they are going to like in the future,” he said. “A good high-end programmer’s job is to find the white spaces in our collective psyche that aren’t filled by an existing television show,”	- amazon reportedly leaning on similar data to choose original programming - are we headed for creative process determined by stats? and is the data skewing toward what we want or what netflix wants us to want?
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65		- Victor Mateevitsi , A computer science grad student at the University of Illinois at Chicago has built a suit called Spidersene that lets you feel the proximity of nearby objects - It's so sensitive that users can navigate with their eyes closed - The suit uses ultrasonic reflections to determine what's around it.
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1		TITLE: Vita phone on Vodafone?	The Princess is in Another Render

2		What's the Chromebook Pixel for? HP's crappy earnings are good news, North Korea allows mobile data http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Zendesk, a customer service software company, announced a hacker accessed support information from three customers this week. The information included email addresses and subject lines. Wired reports the three clients were Twitter, Pinterest and Tumblr. All three companies have sent email to affected users.	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/02/twitter-tumblr-pinterest/
13	sl	Google has Launched a $1,299 Chromebook! It's called the Pixel, it has 2560×1700 3:2 12.85″ Touchscreen, Core i5 CPU, 1TB Of Google Drive Storage & Optional LTE. for that price, I'm pretty sure it's also a unicorn.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/21/google-announces-1299-chromebook-pixel-with-2560x1700-32-12-85-touchscreen-core-i5-cpu-1tb-of-google-drive-storage-optional-lte/
14	ia	The newest Dish Hopper is facing a lawsuit from Fox. The newest Hopper lets viewers placeshift recorded and live television. Fox is asking for a preliminary injunction in federal court in Los Angeles, saying the services breach Dish's licensing agreement and also infringe on Fox's copyrights.	http://allthingsd.com/20130222/fox-says-no-to-dishs-tv-to-go-with-a-new-lawsuit/
15	tm	Want to get some Google Glass on your face without having to apply, be a developer or pay $1500. Good news everyone! The Verge reports Google plans to release a "fully-polished" version of Google Glass to consumers by the end of the year. The headset will cost "less than $1,500" when it goes on sale, according to what Google told The Verge.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/22/4017634/google-glass-for-consumers-planned-to-ship-in-2013-and-cost-less-than-1500
16	sl	North Korea will soon allow foreigners mobile access while inside the country.,It's more relaxation of controls on communications in recent weeks for those visiting North Korea. However, North Korean citizens will not have access to the mobile Internet service to be offered by provider Koryolink within the next week.	http://news.yahoo.com/nkorea-allow-mobile-internet-foreigners-042820587--finance.html
17	ia	European Commissioner for Competition Joaquin Almunia (AL-mew-nia) says that Google may reach a settlement soon, putting an end to a European Union probe into Google's search business. The settlement could be accomplished in the second half of this year. The EU probe looked into whether Google was promoting its own services and whether Google was copying other sites content amongst other things.	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-02-22/almunia-says-may-complete-google-settlement-after-summer
18	tm	Earnings reports always make for the strangest good news. HP announced revenue was down 6% to $28.4 billion with Earnings per share of 82 cents, and revenue declines in pretty much every department. And everyone cheered. That's because analysts expected the decline to be worse. So CEO Meg Whitman gets credit for slowing the decline of HP. Well done.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/21/hp-q1-2013-earnings/
19	sl	Soon, smartphone makers won't have to think about which LTE frequency to support in their new handsets after Qualcomm revealed its new “RF360 Front End Solution” with support for 40 mobile bands worldwide — good news for major mobile companies. Qualcomm’s RF360 chip will be availaable in the 2nd half of 2013 and will support all seven cellular frequencies, which include LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, WCDMA, EV-DO, CDMA 1x, TD-SCDMA and GSM/EDGE.	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/02/22/qualcomm-looks-to-end-lte-fragmentation-with-new-chip-capable-of-supporting-40-global-mobile-bands/
20	tm	NBC's Web site was blacklisted by Google and blocked by Facebook yesterday after being infected by the Citadel Trojan. The malware usually targets bank websites in an attempt to steal usernames, passwords and other sensitive data. The NBC site is now back online and clear of infection. It still however can infect you with laughter from its hit comedies and talk shows.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57570695-83/nbc-web-site-back-up-after-hack-attack/
21	ia	Want to watch the movies nominated for Best Animated Short Film? Well, you're not going to do that on YouTube. All five films nominated for that award were pulled from YouTube. According to Deadline, the CEO of distributor Shorts International urged the nominees to pull their shorts from YouTube because it could cause "significant, if not irreparable damage" to the their theatrical release. Because there is no other way to watch Hollywood content other than the theater. Right?	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/22/4017024/oscar-nominated-shorts-pulled-from-the-web
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27	ia	The Chromebook Pixel, for what’s next	http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-chromebook-pixel-for-whats-next.html
28		Chromebook Pixel: Brilliant touch screen, hefty price (hands-on)	http://www.cnet.com/google-chromebook-pixel/
29		Why Google Made Its Own High-End Laptop, the Chromebook Pixel	http://allthingsd.com/20130221/google-makes-its-own-high-end-laptop-the-chromebook-pixel/
30		Chromebook Pixel to have integrated Quickoffice, able to open docs natively	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/21/chromebook-pixel-to-have-integrated-quick-office-able-to-open-d/
31		- Right after TNT went off the air yesterday, Google released The Chromebook Pixel - The Pixel is designed by Google and sold as a Google product - 3.3 pound notebook with a 12.85-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1700 with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Higher PPi count than the 13-inch MBP (239 ppi for the Pixel. 227ppi for MBP) - It does have a touchscreen - Inside: Intel Core i5 (Acer and Samsun's models are ARM based) - You get 1TB of Google Drive cloud storage for three years starting on the date you redeem the offer on eligible Chrome devices. - 2 models: 32GB Wi-Fi model for $1300, 64GB Vz LTE version for $1450 Q: starts at $1299. Has google lost its mind?	- On the plane: It also comes with 12 free GoGo Inflight Internet passes for those times you need to connect while in the air. - Chrome team has developed an integrated version of Quickoffice so that you can finally open office documents natively within the Chrome browser. The ability to edit will be added in two or three months.
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33	tm	HP Beats Expectations With Revenue of $28.36B, $1.2B Earnings And EPS Of $0.82 For Q1 2013	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/21/hp-q1-2013-earnings/
34		HP Earnings Better Than Feared, but Still Not Great	http://allthingsd.com/20130222/hp-earnings-better-than-feared-but-still-not-great-analyst-says/
35		At Last, HP Beats Street in Q1 Earnings Report	http://allthingsd.com/20130221/at-last-hp-beats-street-in-q1-earnings-report/
36		Revenue down 6% to $28.4 billion, EPS 0.82 Analysts expected 7.5% to $27.79 billion, EPS 0.71 -Personal Systems revenue fell 8 percent. Desktop sales rose 10%, notebook sales fell 14 percent. Total unit sales fell by 5 percent. - Printing revenue fell 5 percent - Enterprise Group revenue declined 4 percent. Networking sales grew 4 percent. Sales of regular servers fell 3 percent. Business Critical servers fell by 24 percent. - Enterprise services fell by 7 percent. - Software sales fell by 2 percent. - HP Financial Services revenue grew 1% Q:So…. HP Android devices anyone?	Meg Whitman: "We have no plans to break up the company. I feel quite strongly that we are better and stronger together."
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38	sl	Nevada governor signs online gambling bill law after measure fast-tracked through Legislature	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/nevada-governor-signs-online-gambling-bill-law-after-measure-fast-tracked-through-legislature/2013/02/21/b6300934-7c8a-11e2-9073-e9dda4ac6a66_story.html
39		- Gov. Brian Sandoval signed legislation yesterday legalizing online gambling in Nevada. allows non-Nevada residents to legally gamble without the state needing federal legislation. - Sandoval is the former chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission - AB114 authorizes Nevada to enter into compacts with other states to offer Internet poker. passed Assembly and Senate on Thursday after a joint hearing before the two judiciary committees. - Nevada still needs to sign pacts with other states in order to officially offer gambling services over the border - companies that want to offer online gambling must pay $500,000, though it gives the Nevada Gaming Commission authority to change the amount. A renewal fee is $250,000. - AG Burnett, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, said the state already has about 20 applications from various operators, equipment and software vendors to be licensed for online gambling. - another gambling state rival NJ's Gov. Chris Christie previously vetoed an online wagering bill but says he may sign an amended version next week.	Zynga filed for online gambling license in NV in December
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44		MWC 2013: what's in store at world's biggest mobile show	http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/379318/mwc-2013-whats-in-store-at-worlds-biggest-mobile-show
45		Nokia to fight rivals with cheaper models: sources	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/22/us-nokia-idUSBRE91L0E420130222
46		Mobile World Congress kicking off in Barcelona Feb. 25-28. Expect announcements to flow this weekend. - LG press conf. Monday. What's left? Already: LG Optimus G Pro, Optimus L Series II, Optimus F5 and Optimus F7 - Nokia Press conf. Monday - expect low-end phones, no tablet - Sony press conf. Monday. already launched Xperia Z at CES - Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0? - Intel putting in the sweat with new phone designs, dual-core mobile processor - Nvidia showing off reference design Phoenix with Tegra 4i - Qualcomm more details on Snapdragon 800 - Opera will unveil webkit browser in Android handsets - New Asus PadFone - Victor Basta, managing director at Magister Advisors, according to ComputerWorld UK. "The past few years have been about perfecting the mobile device. Smartphones are now derivative, innovation has already happened and Apple’s share price is suffering partly because of this.For 2013, all important mobile innovation will be software-based." Q: Agree with Basta? Are we done with hardware innovation in phones?
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48	sl	NKorea to allow mobile Internet for foreigners	http://news.yahoo.com/nkorea-allow-mobile-internet-foreigners-042820587--finance.html
49		- North Korea will allow foreigners to access to mobile web within the next week, more relaxing trends on internet. NK citizens will not have access to the same mobile Internet service to be offered by provider Koryolink - Koryolink, a joint venture between Korea Post & Telecommunications Corporation and Egypt's Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding SAE, told foreign residents in Pyongyang that it will launch 3G mobile Internet service by March 1. - just weeks ago, NK began allowing foreigners to bring their own cellphones into the country to use with Koryolink SIM cards. used to make most visitors to relinquish their phones at customs - North Koreans will be allowed to access certain 3G services, including SMS and MMS messaging, video calls and subscriptions to the state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper — but not the global Internet.	- Foreigners can purchase SIM cards at the airport or at Koryolink shops for 50 euros ($70). Calls abroad range from 0.38 euros a minute to Switzerland and France and more than 5 euros a minute to the U.S. Calls to South Korea remain prohibited. Starting next week, foreigners will be allowed to purchase monthly mobile Internet data plans for use with a USB modem or on mobile devices using their SIM cards. q: is keeping citizens on lockdown but letting foreigners converse online freely going to work?
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51	ia	Life support: can Sony save the PlayStation Vita?	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/22/4016898/ps-vita-one-year-after-launch
52		SCE Japan head says PlayStation Vita is 'a little behind the numbers'	http://www.polygon.com/2013/2/20/4008150/sce-japan-head-vita-a-little-behind-the-numbers
53		- The Verge ran an article titled "Life Support: can Sony save the PlayStation Vita?" - The Vita was released in North America one year ago. - Sony missed its initial Vita sales projections for 2012 - At the PS4 event, Sony called the Vita "the ultimate companion device for PS4" as the Vita can support remote play (stream PS4 games to the Vita) - PS4 will support second-screen phone and tablet apps for Android and iOS - Back on Feb 18th, Sony announced it will drop prices of the 3G and WiFi versions of the Vita in Japan, price change goes into effect on Feb 28th. WiFi model down 20%, 3G down 33%. No price cuts in NorthAm Q: The Vita is up against phones and tablets and Nintendo in the handheld space, what should Sony do with the Vita? Price cuts? Exclusive games?
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62		MWC starts on Monday the 25th, runs through the 28th in Barcelona	mobileworldcongress.com
63		in SF the RSA Conference also starts Monday, runs through March 1	http://www.rsaconference.com/events/2013/usa/index.htm
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77		Hey TNT team, I was listening to your section about the PS4 and I just wanted to offer a little insight into Sony's idea of focusing more on the gaming. I think it's time for console developers to return their focus to quality gaming. The current generation of gaming consoles has been all about establishing a multimedia experience, and people interested in that aren't going to lose that, as Iyaz mentioned yesterday. An integrated multimedia experience is now the standard for consoles. This frees console makers to return to their roots and focus on building amazing games with excellent developers while still bringing in a majority of consumers mostly only interested in streaming services and a home entertainment system. Thanks for the great show, I've been listening or watching some of you since I was 12 (I'm 24 now)! Chris W Maine
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1		TITLE: Chrome wasn't built in a day	Vaguely excited \| Chrome wasn't built in a day

2		What we really think of the PS4, Apple watch facts, Touchscreen ChromeBooks! http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Russ Pitts, Features Editor, Founder, Polygon LOWER THIRD URL: polygon.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Sony took the stage Wednesday evening in New York for a two hour reading of a press release between game trailers. The Sony PS4 will run an 8-core AMD Jaguar processor Radeon 1.84 TFLOPS GPU, and come with 8 GB GDDR5 memory a hard disk of some sort, and 6X Blu-ray drive. Sony showed the new dual-shock controller with a touch screen and share button. New games include “Killzone Shadow Fall” “Infamous: Second Son,” "Watch Dogs" and "Diablo 3" from Blizzard. You can also use your PS Vita, iOS or Android phones and possibly re-create an old man's head. After the announcement Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhe Yoshida told Eurogamer "used games can play on PS4. How is that?" Sony did not show the console, give pricing information and said availability would be Holiday 2013.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/02/21/sony-announces-playstation-4/
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14	sl	The New York Times reports Google is working on a deal with Warby Parker to "help Google design more fashionable frames" for its Project Glass glasses. Warby Parker only conducts sales online and offers a system that allows customers to virtually try on glasses.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415683,00.asp
15	ia	The Wall Street Journal reports that Google will release a touchscreen notebook running Chrome OS this year. The Journal didn't have an exact date, nor did it know which company would make the laptop. So once again, get excited, but vaguely excited.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/02/21/wsj-google-is-developing-touch-screen-chromebooks-for-launch-later-this-year/
16	tm	AppleInsider discovered an Apple patent application Thursday which backs up the idea of Apple working on a watch. The "Bi-stable spring with flexible display" was filed in August, 2011, describing a wearable wrist device that uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to show info from another device on a flexible display that wraps around a user's wrist. It's essentially a flexible display on a snap bracelet. Patents don't always turn into products of course, but this shows Apple has been thinking about this.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/02/21/apple-patent-filing-points-directly-to-iwatch-concept-with-flexible-touchscreen-display
17	sl	Nielsen is to change its definition of what constitutes television viewing ratings, so says the Hollywood Reporter. So streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video, and content viewed on settop boxes and game consoles, would now be included in Nielsen's ratings. A committee made up of representatives from TV networks and advertisers reportedly agreed to the changes at a meeting in New York on Tuesday.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/21/4012022/nielsen-including-streaming-services-in-tv-ratings
18	ia	The FCC has enacted new rules that govern the sales of wireless signal boosters that are used to improve cell phone signals. There are already 2 million signal boosters in use in the U.S. If you already own one, the FCC says you'll need to get your wireless provider's permission to use the booster and you must register the booster with your provider. Wireless carriers have yet to mention how to register devices.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/02/fcc-orders-2m-people-to-power-down-cell-phone-signal-boosters/
19	tm	Billboard's famous Top 40 charts used to be based on record sales and radio airplay. Over the years the publication has added digital sales and streaming to the mix and yesterday Billboard announced YouTube streams will count as well. It seems to have had an effect as "Harlem Shake" by Baauer debuted at Number 1.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57570474-93/youtube-viewership-now-incorporated-into-billboard-charts/
20	sl	A petition to make cell phone unlocking legal has received the requisite 100,000 signatures to require a response from the White House. Back in January 26th, a DMCA exemption made by the Librarian of Congress expired. Unlocking a phone is currently a violation of the DMCA without permission of your carrier.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/21/petition-to-make-unlocking-phones-legal-again-passes-100000-signatures-white-house-is-required-to-respond/
21	tm	Canon's getting into virtual reality. PCMag reports on the MREAL Mixed Reality System, which combines a head-mounted display and various sensors and markers. Canon showed off the system Wednesday night in New York. The system combines images from the real world with virtual images. Examples included plopping a dinosaur on a real platform in front of you, and letting you sit down in a virtual car. Canon is targeting businesses with a starting price of $125,000 and a $25,000 annual maintenance fee.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415685,00.asp
22	ia	We've been building to the biggest story of the day because Nvidia is making a building that has stories. Nvidia has unveiled plans for its new headquarters which will be located in Santa Clara. The complex will be made up of two triangular buildings with an eco-friendly design. Nvidia hasn't mentioned when it'll be ready to move into its new digs.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/21/nvidia-plans-construction-of-a-new-very-polygonal-hq/
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28	tm	PS4: 10 things you need to know about Sony’s new console	http://herocomplex.latimes.com/games/ps4-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-ps4/#/0
29		Sony will turn iOS and Android devices into PS4 second screens with upcoming ‘PlayStation App’	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/02/21/sony-will-turn-ios-and-android-devices-into-ps4-second-screens-with-upcoming-playstation-app/
30		Sony introduces PlayStation 4, doesn’t actually show the product, pricing or exact availability	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/21/sonys-ps-4-event-no-price-release-date-detailed-specs-or-image-of-the-damn-thing/
31		First PS4 games revealed: 'Killzone: Shadow Fall,' 'Deep Down,' 'Watch Dogs,' and more	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/20/4008586/sony-playstation-4-first-games-revealed
32		The PlayStation 4 can output in 4K, but not games	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/21/playstation-4-4ktv/
33		PlayStation 4: All the news, collected	http://www.polygon.com/2013/2/14/3940782/ps4-playstation-4-reveal
34		- X86 CPU, enhanced PC GPU, 8GB unified memory, local HD, Blu-ray, and GDDR 5 system memory. - DualShock Controller, touch screen, share button - "Diablo 3" (will show off at PAX East), "Knack" “Killzone Shadow Fall” “Infamous: Second Son,” "Deep Down", "Watch Dogs" - No backwards compatibility… yet, working on streaming older titles - Stream games to PS Vita, iOS and Android, Buy games on the road - Share clips of gameplay or stream live on Ustream - Play games while still downloading - An old man's head from Square Enix Q: Sony took more than two hours, outside of E3, mentioned nothing but games and internal specs. Was this good or bad for Sony?	Sony president of Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida told Joystiq that the PlayStation 4 will play video that was recorded in 4K, but the games currently being made for it aren't in 4K.
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37		- Apple filed its application for a "Bi-stable spring with flexible display" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in August of 2011 - deets: wearable accessory device for wrist or other body part. connects to a portable device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, displays info on a flexible display that can wrap fully around a user's wrist. - compares how watch fits around wrist to slap bracelet: layered flexible steel bands sealed within a fabric cover. - display would be overlaid with an adhesive over one side of the bracelet, while the device's logic board, battery and other parts are mounted to one end. bracelet would cover the delicate electronic parts when worn. - Switches and critical electronics should also be resistant to fatigue, the patent notes, as the bracelet switches from a convex shape to a concave configuration	- patent says other materials could be used with mechanisms such as snaps or velcro as used as attachment points. - solar panels, as well as kinetic energy gathering devices can be included onto the bracelet to boost battery life. An AMOLED display can further enhance the unit's efficiency - apple has more patents: a manufacturing process for curved glass, solar cell multitouch panels and "shake to charge" kinetic energy technology.
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39	ia	WSJ: Google developing touch-capable Chromebooks	http://asia.cnet.com/wsj-google-developing-touch-capable-chromebooks-62220524.htm
40		The Chromebook Pixel: leaked Google product, or clever hoax?	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/6/3960594/google-chromebook-pixel-concept-revealed-in-leaked-video	VIDEO
41		- WSJ reports Google has developed its first touchscreen Chromebooks that will go on sale later this year - WSJ didn't know when exactly the notebooks would go on sale nor did it know which manufacturers would build the machines - Current Chromebook makers: Lenovo, HP, Acer, Samsung - Early in February, a video floated around the internet of something called the "Chromebook Pixel." The video was made by an agency named Slinky. The ad showed off a high resolution Chromebok with a touchscreen Q: Does a touchscreen make sense for the Chrome OS? Chromebooks are usually low cost, wouldn't this drive the cost up?
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45		House of Cards Is Paying off for Netflix	http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/02/21/house_of_cards_netflix_subscribers_say_the_series_will_make_them_less_likely.html
46		Wall Street Study On Netflix Is Under Fire	http://www.tvpredictions.com/netflix022013.htm
47		-pcguy8088 on subreddit posted a homemediamagazine article - Survey of 1,229 people conducted last week by financial services firm Cowen & Co. - 23% of Netflix subscribers canceled premium TV service (80) - 569 respondents had access to Netflix, 346 paid to get it - 86% of Netflix subscribers said having the access to watch House of Cards makes them less likely to cancel their subscriptions. - 10% viewed at least one episode of House Of Cards in the first 12 days . - average person watched six episodes, 19.4% watched all 13.
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49	sl	Google Searches for Style	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/technology/google-looks-to-make-its-computer-glasses-stylish.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
50		- Google in negotiations with Warby Parker, an e-commerce glasses company, to help it design more fashionable frames, according to two people briefed on the negotiations who were not authorized to speak publicly because the partnership has not been made official. Google and Warby Parker declined to comment. - WP raised a $38 million Series B round in September 2012. got nice frames down to $95 for a pair of glasses. deals in regular frames and sunglasses - WP does a buy a pair, give a pair model. i buy a pair of WP, the co provides a pair of glasses or funding to non-profit parters, those partners train low-income entrepreneurs in developing countries, they can sell glasses to those in need affordably
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52	ia	Nielsen Agrees to Expand Definition of TV Viewing	http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nielsen-agrees-expand-definition-tv-422795	new girl
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80		Hey Tech News Today, I think the discussion about Spotify streaming versus online album sales (and the music industry’s strategies) misses the real problem for the music industry. The problem is that all of the music industry’s monetization strategies involve quantity over quality. The increase in vinyl sales may just be a hipster trend, but more and more artists are releasing albums on vinyl and charging significantly more ($20-$40) for albums that cost $5 on Amazon because the market will bear it. The digital revolution changed the way we think about music -- it is now data, not a physical thing. With every step, though, sound quality has dropped. That drop has led average consumers to buy more and more expensive headphones to make these weak files sound “better.” The market is primed for a revolution in sound quality. People are willing to spend money on music, but not when it is the same quality (or worse) than I get through streaming services. If the music industry also started mastering those hi-res formats better than they have in the past decade with CDs, many casual users would be more than happy to spend more money on quality just like they do on their phones, headphones, tablets and cars. - Brian in Fort Worth, TX
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2		Yahoo gets a new look, Google shows off Project Glass, Spotify wants to pay labels less http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Peter Rojas, Co-founder, gdgt.com LOWER THIRD URL: gdgt.com, @peterrojas
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Have you been waiting for Yahoo to change something so you can get all judge about CEO Marissa Mayer? Well wait no longer! Ms. Mayer posted to Yahoo's blog today that the company has launched a revamped homepage. It features an 'infinite' news scroll, that adapts to your tastes and your Facebook friends. A simplified number of info sources and very prominent email logo also come along. US users should see it now or in the next few days. International users can visit us.yahoo.com to get a peek.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-20/yahoo-revamps-home-page-with-facebook-powered-social-content.html
13	sl	Google announced Project Glass almost a year ago, and today the company has expanded preorders and released a new overview video, showing off how the glasses display interactions and services. Preorders started at Google I/O 2012 for developers and journalists...and now the company is expanding preorders to “bold, creative individuals,” To apply, you can tell Google what you'd do if you had ‘Glass’ on Twitter or Google+ in 50 words or less. You have to include the #ifihadglass hashtag, but you can also add up to 5 photos or include a 15 second video. You also need to be18 years of age and live in the US.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/02/20/google-shows-what-its-like-to-use-project-glass-in-new-video-and-expands-preorders/
14	ia	Yesterday, Apple was attacked by hackers who infected some employees' computers with malware designed for OS X using a flaw in Java. Reuters reports that the people who hit Apple also launched attacks on Facebook last Friday. Apple has since pushed out a security update to patch Java.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/19/us-apple-hackers-idUSBRE91I10920130219
15		Apple moves to close Java hack flaw after intrusion	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21519856
16	tm	Strategy Analytics released their 4th Quarter shipment estimates for smartphones. The iPhone jumped from 6 million to 27.4 million to retake the top spot. The former champ Samsung Galaxy S III slipped from 18 million to 15.4 million and down to third, behind the iPhone 4S which rose from 16.2 to 17.4 million shipped. The Galaxy S III was released in May and a new model is expected in early March.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/20/apples-iphone-5-topples-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-to-become-the-worlds-best-selling-smartphone-in-q4-2012/
17	sl	With the recent hacking attacks on large companies - Apple's the latest to claim it had also been hacked — the US government is stepping in. The Associated Press is reporting that the White House will release a new strategy tomorrow, outlining penalties, fines, and trade restrictions against countries that are shown to participate. This comes after security firm Mandiant traced many of the attacks back to the People's Liberation Army base in Shanghai. China denies any involvement in the recent attacks, but both The Washington Post and the Times have stated that China was to blame.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/19/4006612/us-prepares-economic-countermeasures-in-light-of-recent-cyberattacks
18	ia	Walt Mossberg has put together a review of Republic Wireless. That's the company that gives you unlimited data, voice and texts for $19 per month without a contract. Mossberg says that the service isn't perfect. Calls are made over WiFi and over the Sprint network, however, there is a lack of seamless handoff - meaning if you start a call on WiFi and move to cellular, the call drops. Mossberg also wasn't a fan of the sole handset offered, the Motorola Defy XT.	http://allthingsd.com/20130219/for-19-an-unlimited-phone-plan-some-flaws/
19	tm	UK regulator Ofcom only raised £2.3 billion in its 800 MHz 4G spectrum auction, shy of the £3.5 billion it hoped for. BT, Vodafone, Telefonica/O2, EE, and joint-venture Three all snagged some swatches of spectrum. Even so the whole thing was small potatoes compared to the £22.5 billion raised by 3G auctions a decade ago.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/19/ee-three-bt-vodafone-o2-all-win-4g-spectrum-in-the-uk-first-fast-mobile-broadband-services-coming-in-6-months/
20	sl	After the Financial Times reported Foxconn has enacted a hiring freeze at most of its Chinese facilities due to reduced demand for the iPhone 5, and hiring would be halted until at least the end of March, a Foxconn spokesman told Bloomberg that more employees returned from the Chinese New Year break than a year earlier, and the decision wasn’t related to iPhone 5 production after all.	http://www.macrumors.com/2013/02/20/foxconn-says-current-hiring-freeze-due-to-strong-returning-workforce-not-waning-iphone-5-demand/
21	tm	Mary Jo Foley reports on ZDNet that her sources say Microsoft just completed the first milestone build of Windows Blue. Blue is somewhere between a service pack and anew version of Windows. Microsoft plans to make major OS refreshes a yearly event. For those who follow it, Windows Blue supposedly identifies as version 6.3 the way Windows 8 was 6.2.	http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-windows-blue-may-have-just-hit-milestone-1-7000011514/
22	ia	Twitter officially launched its ads API, allowing marketers to buy Twitter ads through third-party tools A similar move helped Facebook boost its revenue. Five partners are taking part in the launch: Adobe, HootSuite. Salesforce, Shift and TBG Digital.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/20/4009244/twitter-releases-ads-api-enabling-fine-tuned-control-and-cross-platform-integration
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28	ia	Google shows what it’s like to use Project Glass in new video and expands preorders	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/02/20/google-shows-what-its-like-to-use-project-glass-in-new-video-and-expands-preorders/	VIDEO
29		Google expands Glass pre-orders to 'creative individuals' with #ifihadglass competition	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/20/4006748/google-project-glass-explorer-edition-pre-order
30		- Google expanding Glass pre-orders through a contest - The contest works like this: you get 50 words or less, you can include up to 5 photos and a video (15 seconds max). - You explain what you would do if you had glass w/ the hashtag #ifihadglass - You can use Twitter or Google+ to apply - Open to US residents only - Oh and if you're chosen, you still have to pay $1500 - With the contest, Google showed off a video demo of Google glass (again, it's from a first person POV) - Video: shows interaction with glass by saying "Okay glass" and a command. The display looks very much like the Google Now cards. Shows hangouts, recording videos, navigation, getting flight details	Q: What do we think of the contest? Opinion on Glass after seeing yet another potential demo video?
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33		A new welcome to Yahoo!	http://ycorpblog.com/2013/02/20/a-new-welcome-to-yahoo
34		Marissa Mayer Puts Her Stamp on Yahoo.com	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/20/marissa-mayer-puts-her-stamp-on-yahoo-com/
35		Yahoo launches a new, “more intuitive and personal” homepage	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/02/20/yahoo-launches-a-new-more-intuitive-and-personal-homepage/
36		Yahoo's new homepage - Infinite news scroll, takes Facebook account data to personalize - Facebook module (for birthdays) - Local weather - Popout email - Yahoo’s most popular Web properties: Yahoo’s e-mail and news service, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, its movie listing site and OMG, its popular entertainment site. - More content sources to be added in future according to Mayer - Rolling out in US over next few days go to http://us.yahoo.com/ outside US to see.
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38	sl	Southwest ups in-flight viewing with on-demand TV and movies	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57570209-93/southwest-ups-in-flight-viewing-with-on-demand-tv-and-movies/
39		- passengers can now watch on-demand movies and TV on their tablets, smartphones, and laptops via the planes' Wi-Fi. 75% of SW planes equipped for this. using Row 44 satellite technology - eight channels of live television, which customers can stream directly on their devices. As of today, the airline will also offer on-demand episodes of popular TV shows. - on-demand not free: One movie costs $5 per device and the TV package is $5 per day per device. Just Wi-Fi is $8 per day per device. - JetBlue says fast free in-flight Wi-Fi is coming 2013 for an initial trial period. Virgin America boosted Wi-Fi service by offering Gogo's next-generation ATG-4 service in 2011	would you choose an airline based on entertainment/internet offerings?
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44		Apple and Facebook hacks traced to mobile development site, says AllThingsD	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/19/4006446/apple-and-facebook-hacks-traced-to-mobile-development-site-allthingsd
45		Apple, Facebook, Twitter hacks said to hail from Eastern Europe	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-19/apple-says-a-small-number-of-mac-computers-infected-by-malware.html
46		Apple releases Java update for OS X to protect users against vulnerability used in its hacking	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/02/19/apple-releases-java-update-for-os-x-to-protect-users-against-vulnerability-used-in-its-hacking/
47		-Java browser plug-in exploit led to a small number of Apple employees being hacked - Same group that hit Facebook (Twitter) - Spread through dev discussion website iPhoneDevSDK. (code injection - 'waterhole' attack) - Investigators suspect that the hackers are a criminal group based in Russia or Eastern Europe, - OS X patch out today: atch updates Java to version 1.6.0_41, and if the version of Java for OS X is lower than 2012-006, the Java SE 6 plug-in is blocked entirely. - OS X automatically disables Java if it has been unused for 35 days. - Remove or disable the Java plugin if not in use Q: WTF Oracle? Is Java useless?
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49	sl	Spotify pushing labels to lower costs, open up free service to phones	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/19/4006194/spotify-negotiate-cheaper-music-licenses-create-free-mobile-trials
50		- The Verge says managers at Spotify will ask for big price breaks from the music labels for licensing deals, and rights to extend its free pricing tier to mobile devices. - in talks w Warner, will meet w Sony, Universal soon - sources on spotify: 5M paying subscribers and 20M total users worldwide. 70% of Spotify’s revenues pays music-licensing fees while another 20% covers customer acquisition. just 10% to pay all of the company’s other costs, zero profit. - some artists already claim spotify doesn't pay out enough in royalties. Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Sony are all companies all sell music at razor-thin margins or even at a loss in order to push hardware/services. - sources: Spotify also wants to extend its ad-supported free tier for mobile devices, offering "more of a taste" than the current 30 day trial.	question: industry wants to see streaming succeed... album downloads aren't making up for loss in CD sales. does the industry have to bend to spotify?
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52	ia	3D-Printing Pen, The 3Doodler, Reaches Kickstarter Funding Goal In Hours	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/19/3d-printing-pen-the-3doodler-reaches-kickstarter-funding-goal-in-hours/	VIDEO
53		3Doodler: The World's First 3D Printing Pen	http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1351910088/3doodler-the-worlds-first-3d-printing-pen?ref=live
54		- Kickstarter project called the 3Doodler, which its creators have dubbed the "world's first and only 3D Printing Pen." $30k goal, has over $740,000+ of pledges already - It lets you draw using extruded plastic - In the demo video, you can see people drawing with the pen on paper, then picking up the plastic drawing. - Additionally, you can lift the pen from off the page while drawing to draw in 3D space - How it works: the pen extrudes heated plastic, which cools and solidifies - Deliveries are estimated to start in September Q: How cool is this?	- The creators of the 3Doodler also say they will release "stencils" that you can trace. An example is the Eiffel Tower, trace all the parts and you can then put a 3D model together. Stencils will be free - Weighs 7 ounces, must be plugged in to work.
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2		HTC's One last chance, Google to get into retail, Burger King hacks it your way http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Lamarr Wilson, The World's Funniest Tech Reporter LOWER THIRD URL: youtube.com/lamarrwilson, @lamarrwilson
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	HTC needs a big win to reverse their two-year slide and today they took to the stage in New York and London to announce the HTC One. It's a 4.7-inch 1080p phone with an all-aluminum body, 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 processors running Android Jelly Bean. It also comes with HTC's latest rev of the Sense UI, dual speakers and microphones and a so-called Ultrapixel camera. Silver and black 32 and 64 GB ,odes hit 80 countries on 185 carriers sometime in late March.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/htc-one-unveiled/
13	sl	Canonical has released a video of its Ubuntu software for tablets in action. The OS will be made available to devs and those interested on Feb 21st, the same time as the smartphone preview. So in addition to the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4, you'll also get touch-based Ubuntu on a Nexus 7 or Nexus 10. Canonical says it will provide installation tools and instructions to ease the process of flashing the early build to your device.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/ubuntu-for-tablets-revealed/
14	ia	U.S. firm Mandiant issued a report that says a group connected to the China's People's Liberation Army has stolen data from 141 companies since 2006 or earlier. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei says that is untrue. He said that since the attacks are anonymous, he doesn't "know how the findings of the report are credible." Hong also said China has dealt with a number of cyberattacks originating in the U.S.	http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323764804578313101135258708.html
15	tm	Goodbye Hotmail, we hardly knew … we knew you pretty well actually, but bring on Outlook.com. Microsoft's cloud-based email exited preview mode Tuesday morning. The service has gained 60 million active users since its beta launch last summer. Microsoft also announced that Hotmail users will be transferred to Outlook's interface by summer, though the hotmail.com domain won't go away, so email addresses won't change.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/outlook-dot-com-out-of-preview-60-million-active-users/
16	sl	Around noon Eastern time on Monday, Burger King's Twitter account profile image was taken over by hackers claiming to be representing McDonald's. The background image got changed, a fake Burger King press release got sent, and a few unsavory tweets got posted before the account was suspended. It's back now, along with the latest official tweet :"Interesting day here at BURGER KING, but we're back! Welcome to our new followers. Hope you all stick around!"	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415560,00.asp
17	ia	EU regulators will take action against Google over its 2012 privacy policy change that consolidated its 60 policies into one. The regulators call Google's rules a "high risk" to privacy, but have yet to declare them illegal. Back in October, Europe's 27 data regulators offered Google 12 "practical recommendations" and four months to make some changes. Google says it's already made steps to address concerns. The EU is expected to take action in the summer.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/18/4002388/eu-google-privacy-policy-inquiry
18	tm	Nvidia had a couple big announcements this morning. The Tegra 4i will ship with an integrated LTE modem, the highest performance rating of any single-chip mobile processor, and half the size of the Snapdragon 800, putting it squarely in competition with Qualcomm on mid-market phones. The 2.3 GHz CPU has 60 custom Nvidia GPU cores, and the software defined modem can be reprogrammed over-the-air to handle different frequencies. What was the second Nvidia announcement? Over to Sarah!	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/19/nvidia-debuts-tegra-4i-with-integrated-lte-brings-tegra-4-mass-market-with-phoenix-reference-design/
19	sl	NVIDIA's GTX Titan lives, and it's impressive! The Titan's capable of pushing 4,500 Gigaflops of raw power and NVIDIA's calling it the means to "power the world's first gaming supercomputers." The company showed off the Titan bootstrapped to two others running together, which powers graphics showcase Crysis 3 running at its highest settings: a whopping 5760x1080 resolution across three monitors. The GTX Titan costs $1,000 if you're ready to level up.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/nvidia-gtx-titan-announce/
20	tm	Bungie and Activision unveiled some details about their next big project this weekend. Destiny comes from the makers of Halo, and will apparently be a 'shared world shooter' meaning a first=person shooter that requires an Internet connection to play, and will be full of real human players along with non-player characters. But it's not an MMO OK, so stop calling it World of Halocraft. Destiny will not have a subscription fee and is expected to arrive after this year on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/02/activision-and-bungies-destiny-reveal-big-on-hype-low-on-details/
21	ia	The Wall Street Journal and 9to5 Google report that Google will launch retail stores in the U.S. The stores would likely sell Google-branded hardware. The Journal didn't detail specifics like how many stores are planned, where the stores will be or when they will open. So get excited, but vaguely excited.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/19/4004504/wsj-google-retail-store-confirmation
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26	tm	HTC One unveiled: 4.7-inch 1080p display, 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600, UltraPixel camera, Android 4.1.2 with Sense 5	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/htc-one-unveiled/
27		HTC One early hands-on!	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/htc-one-early-hands-on/
28		One impressive flagship phone, but enough for a comeback? A look at the new HTC One	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/02/19/htc-one-launch/?
29		HTC One - 4.7-inch 1080p display, 468 pip 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600,with Sense 5, Android 4.1.12 Jelly Bean - aluminum body, Dual stereo speakers, two capacitive buttons, IR blaster. - Ultrapixel camera - a 4-megapixel 2.0 micron Pixel size, such that each pixel is meant to gather 300 percent more light - HTC New Sense 5.0 - BlinkFeed - Flipbpard on your home screen - Zoe , similar to BlackBerry Story Maker, - Dual Microphones, Adjusts volume to help call quality, - Antenna integrated within aluminum. Gapless device, no reception issues expected - Silver, black, 32Gb 64GB late March 80 countries, with 185 carriers (all major UK, No Verizon US) across the globe. (hopefully) in both HSPA and LTE models. - Trade in at pre-order get $100 credit
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31	ia	To get products into more hands, Google will open its own stores by the end of the year	http://9to5google.com/2013/02/15/to-get-products-into-more-hands-google-will-open-its-own-stores-by-the-end-of-the-year/
32		Google Works on Launching Retail Stores	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887323764804578312530021763450-lMyQjAxMTAzMDEwODExNDgyWj.html
33		- 9to5 Google reported Friday that Google will open retail stores. - The first of which would open for the holidays in "major metropolitan areas." - The mission of the stores is to get new Google Nexus, Chrome, and especially upcoming products into the hands of prospective customers. - Google already has its Chrome pop-up stores in the U.S. and the UK - Acc'g to 9to5 Google's sources the decision to open stores came about the same time as Google wanted to bring Glass to the public. People would want to try them out first. - WSJ report says Google will open stores, but timing and locations aren't clear. Q: Does Google need to open stores?
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35	sl	China tops U.S. as world's largest smart device market	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57569915-94/china-tops-u.s-as-worlds-largest-smart-device-market/
36		Apple could unveil iPhone Mini this summer, says analyst	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57570012-37/apple-could-unveil-iphone-mini-this-summer-says-analyst/
37		- China now world's largest market for "active" smart devices, according to new data released from mobile analytics firm Flurry. China is expected to account for 246M active Android and iOS smartphones and tablets by EOM, compared with 230M in the U.S. US was still on top in January. - Flurry says this isn't a fluke, China will keep top spot. only other co. to come close in population is India, w install base of just 19M smart devices in January, making it tied with Russia and Brazil for 9th place overall.	- meanwhile iPhone Mini rumors keep rolling in - Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty says iphone priced in the mid-300's would add another 20% to the 10% Chinese market share the iPhone 5 has. But a deal with China Mobile (largest carrier) is also key- currently still only avail via China Unicom & China Telecom. - could play out like this: Apple launches new Mini model. 2nd, legislation for TD-LTE licenses and number portability could pass later this year or in 2014. China Mobile might then want to subsidize higher-end smartphones on a TD-LTE network. - Huberty: "Even in a scenario of low 40% gross margin and 1/3 iPhone cannibalization rate (flattening legacy iPhone shipment growth), which we view as conservative, the iPhone Mini adds incremental revenue and gross profit dollars."
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41	sl	Burger King Apologizes After Twitter Hack	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415560,00.asp
42		- hackers get access, post stupid stuff - Bryson Thornton, director of global communications at Burger King, released statement to AP, sorry for the unauthorized tweets - "our social media teams immediately began working with Twitter security administrators to suspend the compromised account until we could re-establish our brand's official Twitter page". Thornton's Twitter profile says he's a Twitter novice - that seems like a red flag - McDonald's posted the following message on its own Twitter account: "We empathize with our @BurgerKing counterparts. Rest assured, we had nothing to do with the hacking."	- BK had a boring twitter feed before the hack. any way to capitalize on the newfound attention?
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44	tm	Microsoft Ups the Price of Office for Mac Users by Roughly 17%	http://www.dailytech.com/Microsoft+Ups+the+Price+of+Office+for+Mac+Users+by+Roughly+17/article29929.htm
45		Why Microsoft’s new Office 2013 license may send users to Google Docs	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/02/why-microsofts-new-office-2013-license-may-send-users-to-google-docs/
46		- Internet waking up to downside of Microsoft's subscription model - Non-subscription versions all tied to one PC now (like all OEM copies) - Mac users see a $20 (140 and 220) price increase for boxed copy… of Office 2011 - Subscription is $99 a year or $10 a month - 60% of Microsoft Business Divisions sales for subs. - 80% sales to business 20% to consumers (includes OEM) Q: Will users flock to LibreOffice and Google Docs?
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48	ia	Run Full Windows Applications on Your Windows RT Tablet	http://lifehacker.com/5985193/run-full-windows-applications-on-your-windows-rt-tablet-with-this-hack
49		[Beta version] Running x86 apps on WinRT devices	http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095934
50		- A developer by the name of "mamaich" has put together a tool that lets people run X86 apps on Windows RT - It requires you to unlock your RT tablet and install an MSI file - The tool is in beta and may hang - has been tested with WinRar, 3D Pinball "Space Cadet" from Win 95 - Known problems Launching one x86 app from another is not supported yet. So installers that decompress themselves and launch additional executables would not work. Q: Is an emulator something MS should put into RT?
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55		Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society - Albert-László Barabási, a Hungarian physicist	https://plus.google.com/103207773865797007066/posts/Bdp9zPv8oGJ
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59		You can download Firefox 19 for Windows, Mac, and Linux right now; official launch tomorrow	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/02/19/you-can-download-firefox-19-for-windows-mac-and-linux-right-now-official-launch-tomorrow/
60		Sony Playstation event in new york tomorrow the 20th
61		Ubuntu Phone and Tablet developer preview will arrive on February 21st	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/02/ubuntu-phone-developer-preview-will-arrive-on-february-21st/
62		Posterous shuttering for good on April 30th to focus on Twitter, offering data downloads until then	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2013/02/15/the-posterous-rides-away-as-in-shuts-down-april-30t/
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74		Hello TNT Crew I was just listening to episode 681 wherein you discussed HP planning a new mobile device using Android instead of their own WebOS. The question was posed whether they should stick to stock android, or alter it as many vendors do. They should flavor it with a sprinkling of WebOS. As a Palm Pre user, I was very happy. When I first switched to Android, I was disappointed. While the hiring of Matias Duarte seems to have helped Android's user experience, there are still some things I miss about WebOS that presumably cannot be replicated in Android due to patents; which HP now owns. If HP were to take what made WebOS's user experience distinct and apply it to their own Android devices, it would set them apart, and win the hearts of Palm loyalists. Thanks for the shows, -Tyler
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2		Skype launches video messaging, Valve launches Steam for Linux, Nintendo launches disaster http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Shannon Morse LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org / twit.tv/byb
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	You can now leave video messages for people on Skype. Skype is rolling out video messaging today to its iOS, Android, and Mac apps in the US, UK, and a few other countries. Messages are limited to 3 minutes. The service will eventually come to Windows as well, but no word on when.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/15/skype-officially-rolls-out-video-messaging-windows-live-messenger-transition-starts-in-april/
13	sl	Alleged screenshots of the OS powering a Samsung Galaxy smartwatch have surfaced online. Today SlashGear obtained screenshots from a Korean message board. Featured prominently in one leaked screen are the words “Samsung Galaxy Altius.” ,but they don't look like they're from a smartphone OS. These screenshots carried a 500×500 resolution and suggest a black and white LCD display. Looks like a watch to me.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2013/02/15/is-samsung-developing-a-companion-smartwatch-for-galaxy-s-iv/
14	ia	The battle between NY Times writer John Broder and Tesla continues. Broder has written a response to Elon Musk's rebuttal of Broder's original NYT piece. The original piece said the Tesla Model S could not make a drive from Washington D.C. to Boston. Musk accused Broder of sabotaging the test drive. Broder's newest piece says his driving and charging habits were done with express directions from people working at Tesla. Oh, and CNN has thrown their hat into this circus, too. A CNN reporter took the same drive from D.C. to Boston with plenty of power left over.	http://www.thestreet.com/story/11843337/1/new-york-times-fires-back-at-tesla.html
15		Test drive: DC to Boston in a Tesla Model S	http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/15/autos/tesla-model-s/
16	tm	Facebook is now free to force Germans to use their real names on its social network. The Administrative Court of Schleswig granted Facebook’s request for “suspensive effect” against a ruling, made by Schleswig-Holstein’s Data Protection Commissioner. The court ruled that since Facebook has its European headquarters in Ireland, only Irish data protection laws apply.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/15/facebook-wins-court-challenge-in-germany-against-its-real-names-policy/
17	sl	Nintendo has already cut its forecasts for the Wii U after sales failed to meet expectations. So how bad was it? The NPD group has released its report for January video game retail sales and is isn't providing specific hardware numbers but a source tells Gamasutra that the Wii U sold "well under" 100,000 units.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/15/3990934/npd-january-2013-sales-figures-wii-u
18	ia	Opera announced it's buying Skyfire Labs in a deal that could be worth as much as $155 million. You might have heard of Skyfire before, they make a browser that allowed you to watch Flash videos on iOS. Skyfire as a company is a mobile video optimization specialist that reduces the size of video and other media by up to 60%. Looks like Skyfire ought to be a piece of Opera's Turbo mode in the near future.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/15/opera-buys-skyfire-labs-a-mobile-video-optimization-specialist-and-fellow-browser-maker/
19	tm	Microsoft might as well take 2.5 billion dollars out to the dumpster behind its Redmond offices and burn it according to Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Holt. Those are not at all his words actually. Holt made the more reasonable claim that if Microsoft were to make its badly-kept-secret Office for iOS product available for $60, the company would make about $2.5 billion off it even after Apple took its cut. Still, BURN IT BALLMER BURN IT!	http://www.zdnet.com/analyst-microsoft-losing-2-5b-a-year-on-office-for-ios-delay-7000011371/
20	sl	HTCSource reported a week ago that HTC would start selling the HTC M7 in Europe on March 8th, with a price tag of of €649.99 (roughly $880). Today, HTCsource says a trusted source says the U.S launch of the HTC One (M7) is set for March 22nd on AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint with 32GB of internal storage, starting at $199.99 with a two year contract.	http://htcsource.com/2013/02/exclusive-htc-one-m7-u-s-retail-availability-and-price-revealed/
21	tm	Want to play Portal, TF2, Half Life and CounterStrike on your Ubuntu Machine. Well now you can. Valve officially launched its Steam client for Linux. And knowing how Linux users like free and cheap stuff, they have a sale. 50 of the almost 60 Linux titles are now 50 percent to 75 percent off until 10:00AM PST on Thursday, February 21.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21471974
22	ia	President Obama is asking for "smarter patent laws" and says that the 2011 "efforts at patent reform only went halfway to the point where they need to go." The patent laws would address the growing bunch of litigious non-practicing entities. In other words, patent law has to deal with those dang patent trolls.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-obama-patent-idUSBRE91E03320130215
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28	sl	Skype Video Messages launches for Mac, iPhone, and Android	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/15/3991770/skype-video-messages-mac-ios-android-hands-on
29		Skype calls now equivalent to one-third of global phone traffic	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/02/skype-calls-now-equivalent-to-one-third-of-global-phone-traffic/
30		- new skype video msg service rolling out this week. iOS, Android, and Mac. Designed for online and offline messaging, Video Messages lets Skype users send up to three minutes of video to each other. Although it won't initially be available for Windows users, those using the Skype for Windows or Skype for Windows Phone will receive the messages with a link to view them online. - video will be delivered in the chat part of Skype. The Mac client is very much the same, but there's an optional to download the video messages you receive (MP4 format) - US & UK users only at first	- New research (PDF) from TeleGeography, a telecom market analysis firm, shows that worldwide Skype usage is now equivalent to over one-third of all international phone traffic—a record level. - international telephone traffic grew 5 percent in 2012, to 490 billion minutes.” At the same time, “cross-border Skype-to-Skype voice and video traffic grew 44 percent in 2012, to 167 billion minutes. This increase of nearly 51 billion minutes is more than twice that achieved by all international carriers in the world, combined.”
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33		Valve releases Steam for Linux client, celebrates with week-long sale of 50 Linux titles at 50% to 75% off	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/02/14/valve-releases-steam-for-linux-client-celebrates-with-week-long-sale-of-50-linux-titles-at-50-to-75-off/
34		Steam for Linux Now Available	http://www.valvesoftware.com/news/	SOURCE
35		Steam client downloadable from Ubuntu Software Center - Valve just laid off about 10% of its staff Gabew Newell said "We're not going to discuss why anyone in particular is or isn't working here." -50 Linux titles are now 50 percent to 75 percent off until 10:00AM PST on Thursday, February 21. - Almost 60 games in store including TF2, Half-Life, Counter-Strike 1.6, and Counter-Strike: Source. Also Amnesia, FTL, Serious Sam 3 and World of Goo. - David Pitkin, Director of Consumer Applications at Canonical, said in a statement. “We expect a growing number of game developers to include Ubuntu among their target platforms. We’re looking forward to seeing AAA games developed with Ubuntu in mind as part of a multi-platform day and date release on Steam.” Q: Will Canonical get its wish?
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37	ia	Facebook Seeking Sales Boost Lets Users Tout Friend Posts	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/facebook-unveils-tool-for-users-to-promote-friends-posts.html
38		Facebook: Now Pay to Promote Your Friends' Posts	http://mashable.com/2013/02/14/facebook-pay-promote-friends-posts/
39		- Facebook is rolling out a new feature right now - If you pay $7, you can promote your friends' posts - This is an expansion to FB's service that lets you promote your own posts for the same amount of money - FB gave an example case where you'd use the feature: if your friend was running a marathon for charity and has posted that, you can help by promoting that post to all of your friends - The tool for promoting friends’ posts will be gradually introduced globally and won't be available to people with more than 5,000 friends and followers Q: Would you pay to promote your friends' FB status? Who is this feature for?
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44		- NYT's John Broder has fired back at Tesla. Argues whether Tesla "ran out" of juice or not, it physically shut down - says at critical time when passing charging station, car didn't alert him, nobody from Tesla alerted him - says he got on phone during his drive with tesla personnel a dozen times, some info for maximizing battery life contracticted others - about the parking lot donuts: "I was in fact driving around the Milford service plaza on Interstate 95, in the dark, trying to find the unlighted and poorly marked Tesla Supercharger. He did not share that data, which Tesla has now posted online, with me at the time." - in defense he's a electric car hater:"Since 2009, I have been the Washington bureau reporter responsible for coverage of energy, environment and climate change. I have written numerous articles about the auto industry and several vehicle reviews for the Automobiles pages."	very he said she said story. but tesla's stock took a hit after original article was written. and some have accused elon musk of bullying a reporter. does tesla have a PR problem?
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46	tm	Analyst: Microsoft losing $2.5B a year on Office for iOS delay	http://www.zdnet.com/analyst-microsoft-losing-2-5b-a-year-on-office-for-ios-delay-7000011371/
47		Morgan-Stanley Analyst Adam Holt estimates $2.5 billion -1/2 what Office earns, which is 1/5 of company quarterly revenue - Open secret MS has iOS and Android versions in development - Holt: $60 for Office 1/3 iPd users buy - Apple makes 30% of all that money - Could use subscription model or HTML5 versions to circumvent app store Q: Is this what Microsoft needs?
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49	ia	Wii U sales collapse with 'well under' 100,000 sold in January	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/15/3990934/npd-january-2013-sales-figures-wii-u
50		January sales show continued rough tides for the Wii U	http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186734/January_sales_show_continued_rough_tides_for_the_Wii_U.php#.UR5WhVpAQWz
51		NPD Numbers for January: Xbox 360 Up, Wii U Down	http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/122149-NPD-Numbers-for-January-Xbox-360-Up-Wii-U-Down
52		- NPD released some video game data, says video game retail sales were up 9% compared to last year. - However, NPD considered January 2013 a "leap month" and included a 5th week of data from December - If the data was normalized to check 4-week periods, retail video game sales would be down 13% instead of up 9% acc'g to NPD - Specific hardware numbers not in the NPD data - A Gamasutra source says the Wii U sold well under 100,000 units (Nintendo said it sold 460k units in December). Gamasutra estimates sales to be between 45k and 59k units - MS announced it sold 281k Xbox 360s in January 2013. That's the 25th consecutive month the Xbox 360 has been the best selling console. 76M consoles sold worldwide - Sony says its shipped 77M PS3s Q: The whole video game market is in a slump looking at the normalized data. Is Nintendo just in a bad market right now or is the Wii U a loser?
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2		Telcos want to keep your connection slow, Tesla vomits car details, HP going Android? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Clayton Morris, Anchor of Fox and Friends on the Fox News Channel LOWER THIRD URL: claytonmorris.com
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12	tm	Spains Secretary of State for Security Francisco Martínez, and Europol's Director Rob Wainwright announced they have concluded an investigation into the operators of Ransomware known as Reveton, resulting in 11 arrests. The 27-year-old alleged head of the operation was detained in the United Arab Emirates and 10 others from Russia, Georgia and Ukraine were arrested in Costa Del Sol Spain. The Ransomware is estimated to have generated 1 million Euros a year in Spain alone.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21457743
13	sl	Electric car maker Tesla has released logs connected to the New York Times' review of its Model S that claimed, among other things, that the car had run out of energy. The Times' John Broder also criticized the Model S for range issues and for problems in low-temperature environments, but Tesla's founder and CEO, Elon Musk, says Broder's account of what happened was not factual.	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57569364-48/tesla-releases-logs-on-disputed-nyt-car-review/
14	ia	Someone has figured out a way to bypass the iOS 6.1 lock screen. It requires a whole bunch of steps including dialing an emergency call, canceling that call and not quite powering off the device. In the end, you'd get access to the phone function, which in turn gives you access to voicemail, contacts and more. If you're curious about all the steps, we'll have a link in the shownotes.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/02/14/huh-this-ios-6-1-bug-lets-you-circumvent-the-iphone-lockscreen/?fromcat=all
15	tm	The recently discovered zero-day attacks against Adobe Reader can be prevented if users manually enable protected view from their Preferences and Security (Enhanced) menu. Then check the "Files from potentially unsafe locations," or even the "All files" option. Then click OK. Administrators can also enable protected view across all Windows machines. The attack is the first known to overcome the security sandbox added more than two years ago.	http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/02/thanks-adobe-protection-for-critical-zero-day-exploit-not-on-by-default/
16	sl	Google is suing British Telecoms group in California, claiming BT has infringed on four its patents have been violated. Google has also filed a separate case in the UK. BT launched its own case against Google in 2011. That dispute has yet to be resolved. A Google spokesperson said of the suit: "We have always seen litigation as a last resort, and we work hard to avoid lawsuits. "But BT has brought several meritless patent claims against Google and our customers - and they've also been arming patent trolls."	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21458094
17	ia	ReadWrite.com reports that HP will release a new tablet soon. What's it running? WebOS? Of course not. Sources say HP will be making an Android tablet that will be powered by a Tegra 4 chip. ReadWrite's sources say the tablet would not be officially announced until after Mobile World Congress later this month.	http://readwrite.com/2013/02/13/hp-to-adopt-android-for-upcoming-mobile-devices
18	tm	The US may have the most developed LTE infrastructure but its still only the 8th fastest at an average download of 9.6 Mbps. Sweden, the first country to turn on LTE, topped the list created by OpenSignal with 22.1 Mbps. Networks in Hong Kong, Denmark, Canada, Australia, South Korea and Germany filled int he gaps between Sweden and the US. Most LTE operators use 40 MHz of spectrum but AT&T and Verizon only have 20 MHz to work with and Sprint and MetroPCS squeeze their LTE into 10 MHz.	http://gigaom.com/2013/02/13/sweden-boasts-the-worlds-fastest-4g-speeds-us-ranks-a-lowly-8th/
19	sl	Jim Balsillie, the former co-CEO of BlackBerry, has sold off his entire stake in the company, that's based on regulatory filiings. A year ago, he held 26.8 million shres and was one of the company's largest individial shareholders. Former co-CEO Mike Lazaridis, who still serves as vice chairman of BlackBerry, still owns 29.9 million shares in the company. At least SOMEBODY believes in the future.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57569379-94/ex-blackberry-co-ceo-jim-balsillie-dumps-entire-stake/
20	tm	NVidia has some bad news for investors, forecasting Q1 sales ending in April will be about $940 million indicating revenue of 921.2 million to 958.8 million dollars. Analysts were projecting revenue of $1.07 billion. Weak demand for desktop and laptop PC parts is one factor, and Nvidia's mobile move with Tegra is facing stiff compeition from Qualcomm and others.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-13/nvidia-forecasts-sales-that-fall-short-of-analysts-predictions.html
21	ia	A petition to the White House to remove Aaron Swartz's prosecutor has now crossed 25,000 signatures and must receive a response from the Obama administration. The petition calls for U.S. Attorney Steve Heymann to be fired and calls his prosecution "overzealous" and "reckless."	http://rt.com/usa/news/swartz-prosecutor-petition-response-163/
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26	tm	Police hold 11 over ransomware scam 'affecting thousands'	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21457743
27		Cybercrime Network Based in Spain Is Broken Up	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/business/global/europol-takes-down-cybercrime-gang-in-spain.html
28		Reveton 'police ransom' malware gang head arrested in Dubai	http://news.techworld.com/security/3426085/reveton-ransom-malware-gang-leader-arrested-in-dubai/	EXAMPLE SCREEN
29		Golpe policial a una de las mayores redes cibercriminales especializada en infectar millones de ordenadores de todo el mundo	http://www.interior.gob.es/press/golpe-policial-a-una-de-las-mayores-redes-cibercriminales-especializada-en-infectar-millones-de-ordenadores-de-todo-el-mundo-14802	SOURCE
30		Spanish arrests mark the end of dangerous botnet	http://arstechnica.com/security/2010/03/spanish-arrests-mark-the-end-of-dangerous-botnet/
31		Spanish authorities, Europol arrested 10 people 6 Russians, 2 Georgians and 2 Ukrainians at Costa Del Sol in Southern Spain - Reveton Ransomware: accused user of illegal content, had to pay a fine (100 euros) to get machine back - Netted 1 million Euros a year in Spain alone - May have even examined keyword searches to target likely parties who might feel guilty - First detected May 2011, 1200 reported cases in Spain - Head of ops suspected to be 27-year-old Russian arrested in UAE in December - Spanish Police ended the Mariposa bonnet in March 2010 Q: Should we put Spain in charge of arresting hackers?
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34		- tesla ceo elon musk is showing the data logs of NYT John Broder's review to dispute reports that the car "failed" - co. turns on data logs for all media reviews, following issue with Top Gear (pretended car ran out of juice and they had to push it back into a garage) - logs show he drove faster than he said he did, drove around in circles in a parking lot on a 0% charge, claimed to turn cabin temp down but actually turned up, etc - he drove right past a public charge station while the car repeatedly warned him that it was very low on range. - biggest claim: model s ran out of energy, had to call a flatbed truck - musk says it never ran out of energy	q: assuming the log numbers are true, is this the only way tesla can keep reporters honest?
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36	ia	HP To Adopt Android For Upcoming Mobile Devices	http://readwrite.com/2013/02/13/hp-to-adopt-android-for-upcoming-mobile-devices
37		- ReadWrite.com reports that HP will adopt Android for its upcoming mobile devices - HP's first Android device will be a tablet powered by an NVidia Tegra 4 chip - which could mean it's one of the first tablets to ship with Tegra 4 - The tablet has been in the works since before Thanksgiving - ReadWrite's sources also say that HP is exploring the launch of an Android-powered smartphone - HP will hold private meetings at Mobile World Congress where it could show off the device, official announcement to be after MWC acc'g to RW's sources Q: Will Android-powered devices be successful for HP? Better to go Android than try to go at it on your own?	- HP's last non-Windows tablet: the 2011 HP TouchPad, some even shipped with Android
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42		Georgia Anti-Internet Bill Hearing Rescheduled for Next Week	http://www.muninetworks.org/content/georgia-anti-internet-bill-hearing-rescheduled-next-week
43		House Bill 282 "Municipal Broadband Investment Act" in Georgia would prevent municipalities from providing broadband service if 1 home in the census tract has 1.5 Mbps or better Internet - FCC defines 4 Mbps as minimum broadband level - AT&T and Windstream lobbying - South Carolina and North Carolina passed similar legislation - Ban was attempted and failed in Georgia last year after AT&T's CEO said in a conference call: "we’re looking at rural America and asking, what’s the broadband solution? We don’t have one right now." - Lafayette and Chattanooga financed municipal networks - Google and Gig U showing private methods Q: WTF Telcos? You won't build out infrastructure so nobody else should either?
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45	sl	SideCar Acquires Austin-Based Ride-Sharing Startup Heyride, Will Soon Launch In 7 New Markets	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/14/sidecar-heyride-7-new-markets/
46		- acquired Austin, Texas-based Heyride to help it improve its product and introduce service in that market, and is announcing plans to roll out ride-sharing in Los Angeles and Philadelphia this weekend as well. - ride-sharing competitor Lyft rolled out in LA last month - apps that allow users to hail rides, connecting drivers and passengers with one another. manages identity and ratings of drivers and passengers, facilitates mobile payments for rides. - At first, SideCar will only provide rides on the weekends, as it recruits drivers to support demand in those new markets. then launch in other cities: actively recruiting drivers in NYC, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C. - SideCar plans to be fully operational in time for SXSW	Q: is getting into more markets the key here?
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49		Will There Ever Be a Surface Mini? Sounds Like It.	http://allthingsd.com/20130214/will-there-ever-be-a-surface-mini-sounds-like-it/?refcat=news
50		- MS CFO Peter Klein spoke at a Goldman Sachs conference - Klein said that "We're getting closer and closer every day to write once and run anywhere." - “We can have the same core code base driving form factors from four inches all the way up to 27-inch ones and everything in between,” - Klein noted that it's not operating systems that matter in the end; it's more the common experiences -- apps and services like Xbox Live, Skype, SmartGlass -- that are what really matter to consumers. Q: Write once, run anywhere - dream of just developers or is that also good for consumers? Would a unified mobile/desktop OS strategy work for Microsoft (as in, Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 merge)?
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12	tm	Apple prices are usually considered expensive, so when they drop the prices people get very excited. And that's what's happening today. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina drops $200 to $1,499. The 256GB version sheds $300 to $1,699. Also the 256 GB MacBook Air dropped $100 to $1399. The 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Retina display also got slight processor speed increases.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57569135-37/apple-cuts-macbook-pro-retina-prices-bumps-specs/
13	sl	Opera has hit the 300 million monthly user milestone and wants to change things up a bit. Presto, the current Opera rendering engine, is going away in favor of WebKit, and the company will devote its resources toward "innovation and polish" on its browser products. Opera will be showing off Ice, its WebKit-based experiment for iOS and Android devices, at Mobile World Congress later this month.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/13/opera-300-million-webkit-switch/
14	ia	Bloomberg reports that Apple has a team of about 100 people working on a smartwatch citing "two people familiar with the company's plans." The team is made up of engineers, marketing folks and managers. Bloomberg's sources say that the size of the team suggests Apple is beyond the experimentation phase.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-12/apple-said-to-have-team-developing-wristwatch-computer.html
15	tm	Those of you tired of all the mobile phone attention these days should cheer at this. Mobile phone sales dropped in 2012 1.7% according to Gartner. Feature phones caused the decline, dropping 19.3% year over year in the last quarter of 2012. Smartphone sales jumped 38.3% in the same period, dominated by Apple and Samsung which accounted for 52% of the smartphone market combined. And for the fanboys keeping score, Android clocks in at 69.7% of all smartphones sold while iOS accounted for 20.9%. Now….. SPIN THOSE NUMBERS FANPEOPLE!!!	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21441953
16	sl	The circle is complete! gadget website gdgt, founded by Engadget's founder Peter Rojas and founding editor Ryan Block, has been purchased by Aol, parent company of Engadget. Got that all straight? In a blog post on gdgt, Block explained that the site will bring its community, core technologies, and product database to AOL's web properties. It'll also team up with Engadget on live events throughout the year.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/13/aol-acquires-gdgt/
17	ia	At the Dive into Media Conference, VP and general manager of Intel Media Erik Huggers confirmed that Intel is working on a way to bring television to the internet. The set top box that Intel is working on is already being tested by hundreds of Intel employees. Huggers didn't mention if the user would be able to get channels a la carte and said Intel plans on offering a "superior experience" and its service is "not a value play."	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/9867761/Intel-to-launch-online-TV-service.html
18	tm	As expected US President Obama signed an executive order yesterday regarding so-called cybersecurity. The order charges the National Institute of Standards and Technology with the task of creating voluntary best practices while the Orwellian Department of Homeland Security works on "encouraging" agencies to adopt the guidelines. The order provides for privacy protection but cannot protect companies from liability. Congress would need to pass legislation for that to happen.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/12/president-obama-signs-executive-order-focused-on-improving-natio/
19	sl	Brazilian regulators have ruled that Apple does not have exclusive rights to use the "iPhone" trademark in the country. The decision is the result of a local company, Gradiente Eletronica, registering the name in 2000, seven years before Apple did. However, the Institute of Industrial Property told the BBC it understood Apple was pursuing an appeal. Apple will still have exclusive rights to use the iPhone name elsewhere including on clothing, in software and across publications.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21449890
20	tm	Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have developed a new system capable of increasing GPS accuracy as much as 90 percent. The system could be installed in a car or a smartphone. The system combines GPS with other sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes, decreasing the margin of error from around 15 meters to around 2 meters. This could make a big-difference for self-driving vehicles.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/13/spanish-researchers-pioneer-new-technique-that-boosts-gps-accuracy-by-up-to-90/
21	ia	Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos says that Netflix's original program "House of Cards" is the most-watched piece of content on Netflix worldwide right now. He did not give any hard numbers on how many viewers the show garnered or how many hours of video were consumed, but said that nearly all viewers of episode one watched the next episode.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/12/house-of-cards-results/
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26	ia	Intel confirms its Internet TV launch this year, complete with set-top box and a camera	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/12/3980948/intel-confirms-internet-tv-plans-complete-with-a-set-top-box
27		- At the Dive into Media Conference, Intel's GM of Media Erik Huggers confirmed the reports that Intel is working on a TV over the internet solution. Service - "we will have live television, catch-up television, on-demand, [and] a set of applications." - Huggers said that the new service is "not about a value play," but instead offering a "vastly superior experience," - He compared the standard TV guid grid to his first Commodore 64 and said there is a lot of room for improvement there. - Speaking to Cnet, Huggers said primarily the service won't be Intel-branded and the service will also come to smartphones at some point. Content - Huggers said Intel is "working with the entire industry to figure out how to get proper television." - So - what about a la carte channels? Huggers said consumers want "choice, control, and convenience," but said that he really did "believe that there is value in bundles." - Intel plans to offer consumers smaller bundles of content than those currently offered by cable operators. - He also said that he didn't believe the industry is ready for a la carte.	Hardware - The hardware component would have a camera that could be used to watch you. Huggers gave an example where the camera could help in synchronizing viewing with viewers across the country Q: After finding out these details, does anything make you excited for Intel's project?
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29	tm	Opera hits 300 million users, promptly moves to WebKit	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/13/opera-300-million-webkit-switch/
30		Web world bemoans loss of Opera independence	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57569159-93/web-world-bemoans-loss-of-opera-independence/
31		300 million users strong, Opera moves to WebKit	http://my.opera.com/haavard/blog/2013/02/13/webkit
32		Opera gears up at 300 million users	http://www.opera.com/press/releases/2013/02/13/	SOURCE
33		- Opera announced 300 million monthly users - Opera will no longer use Presto rendering engine. "flexible and standards compliant while at the same time handling real-world web sites." - Webkit-based Android browser coming to MWC, Opera will focus on innovation and polish for the user - Web is not as open as Opera would like, developers optimize for webkit, difficult to remain standards-compliant and usable on real web. Opera QA tester Haavard -- "Yes, monoculture is bad, but Opera was never really in a position to prevent it in the first place. Even with Opera as the dominant mobile browser and more than 300 million active Opera users in total across all platforms, web developers still designed just for WebKit." Q: Is this a defeat for standards?	three major browser engines remaining: WebKit; Microsoft's Trident, used in Internet Explorer; and Mozilla's Gecko --- John Resig (Javascript guru) tweeted "Don't worry that 'everyone moving to WebKit causes stagnation.' Apple created WebKit, Google made it awesome. Opera will make it better!"
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35	sl	Slacker Re-Emerges in Web Radio Challenging Pandora, Spotify	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-13/slacker-re-emerges-in-web-radio-challenging-pandora-spotify.html
36		- $5.5M advertising campaign attacking rivals Pandora Media Inc. and Spotify - - In a commercial, a character complains about Pandora’s smaller music library, and a display ad criticizes Spotify for its propensity to post annoying updates to a user’s Facebook Inc. account. The ads will show up on sites including Google Inc.’s YouTube, Vox Media Inc.’s SBNation and Spin Music Group’s Buzznet - more than doubled its staff to 90 in the past eight months (co. is 6 years old) - music service with 10x songs as Pandora, as well as content from ESPN and ABC networks. Pandora gets close to 90% of its sales from ads, Slacker focuses on paid subscriptions, which account for two-thirds of revenue. - monthly $3.99 ad-free service that includes unlimited song-skipping, and a $9.99 package that makes any song or album offered by Slacker available on demand. company says over 500,000 of Slacker’s 4 million active users are paying subscribers. - each deal includes an upfront licensing fee and then a revenue share. The company has struck similar deals with ABC, ESPN, the Weather Channel and American Public Media. Slacker keeps about 50% of the revenue it generates, a number that should go up as the service attracts users, Cady said. Pandora paid royalties amounting to 60% of its revenue in the first 10 months of 2012.	“It’s an opportunity for us to throw a punch when nobody’s looking,” said Chief Marketing Officer Craig Rechenmacher, who joined from Electronic Arts Inc. in July - Pandora boasts more than 65 million unique monthly members, and Spotify has more than 20 million, compared with Slacker’s 4 million. Meanwhile, there’s a whole crop of other digital-music and radio offerings from companies like Rdio Inc., Rhapsody International Inc. and TuneIn Inc. And they all face the looming threat of Apple Inc.
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40	tm	Yahoo CEO says Microsoft search deal underperforms	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/12/us-yahoo-mayer-idUSBRE91B1LZ20130212
41		Marissa Mayer at Goldman Sachs investment conference - On Microsoft partnership: "One of the points of the alliance is that we collectively want to grow share rather than just trading share with each other, - planned to prune a sprawling lineup of mobile apps and she reiterated her focus on enticing consumers to spend more time on Yahoo's online properties - Google marketshare 66.7% in Dec (comScore) Dec. 2010 was 66.6% - In 2010 Yahoo 16 Microsoft 12 in 2012 Microsoft 16.3 Yahoo 12.2 Q: Is Marissa Mayer a secret agent sent by Google to end the MS partnership?
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44		- blog post by Ryan Block confirming acquisition on gdgt - TC reported rumor a couple weeks ago, now says deal is in the high 7 figures. gdgt turned down another offer b/c AOL is a better fit - TC sources say block becomes head of product for AOL Tech Media. (other AOL tech sites: Engadget, Joystiq, TUAW) - Peter Rojas stays running gdgt, will be executive editor-at-large at Engadget — - gdgt has been working with Engadget (and some other publishers, via a WordPress plug-in) via its Databox for about 15 months now. That automatically pulls data from gdgt’s product database into a module at the bottom of posts, similar to how TC pulls in data from Crunchbase. AOL had been one of gdgt’s strategic investors prior to this announcement.
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46	ia	Netflix Original Series House Of Cards Is Its Most Watched Program	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/12/house-of-cards-results/
47		- Speaking at the Dive into Media conference, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said its original program "House of Cards" has been the most-watched piece on the site - That's not just the in the U.S., but everywhere Netflix streams - When asked "most watched mean?" Sarandos said it was both the number of hours watched and the number of people. - Sarandos did not give any numbers ("We're not doing ratings") and said he had no motivation to talk numbers since there are no advertisers - but did mention that nearly everyone who watched ep 1 watched the next one - About the lack of weekly conversation like "Mad Men" got, Sarandos talked about "Different style of watercooler" Q: Traditionally, having the most watched program would attract advertisers to shows and networks. What does it mean to be the most watched thing on Netflix? How can Netflix leverage this?	On Arrested Devlopment - since Fox owns it, it will be available on iTunes and DVDs later (no word on House of Cards) How do you gauge a success? - Sarandos: metrics - user engagement determines success - watching the show over the term of the license - build a big enough audience over the life of the audience - will it create more retention
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2		Inkling takes on Amazon and Apple, Does Nike hate Android? Why everyone loves Amazon http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Veronica Belmont, Tekzilla LOWER THIRD URL: @veronica
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Tim Cook seemed a different CEO this morning while speaking at the Goldman Sachs Investor Conference. Cook called the lawsuit from Greenlight capital a "silly sideshow", said OLED displays were "awful" Said Apple is just crazy enough to make any product as long as it wasn't crappy, then opened up his wallet and dropped piles of hundos on the floor claiming to be ready to "make it rain" OK I made up that last bit. Cook did say Apple has paid $8 billion out to developers.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57568899-37/apples-cook-calls-einhorn-suit-a-silly-sideshow/
13	sl	Tesla founder Elon Musk has slammed a critical New York Times review of the Model S, after the reviewer wrote of problems completing journeys between two East Coast charging stations and had to call a tow service. Musk says diagnostic data from the test model shows the article left out details of undisclosed detours through city traffic instead of the more fuel-efficient highway, and that the reviewer didn’t properly charge the car, and drove too fast. The Times disputes this, and in a statement says cold temperatures may have been a key factor to the car’s poor performance.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/teslas-elon-musk-slams-new-york-times-review/2013/02/12/517c1ff2-7512-11e2-aa12-e6cf1d31106b_story.html
14	ia	Twitter and American Express have partnered together for "Amex Sync," a service that lets you buy things by tweeting a hashtag. You'd have to connect your AmEx to your Twitter account. After that, if you see a deal you want on the AmExSync twitter account, you can tweet the hashtag. AmEx Sync will have products from Microsoft, Sony and Amazon available.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21424799
15	tm	Ready for another hot Android phone? British designer Vertu has launched the new Vertu Ti, for a mere €7,900 which is around$10,600. Sure it's a 3.7-inch 1.7 GHz, Android 4.0 phone with, 1GB of RAM BUT it's hand-tooled by an English craftsman and made from TITANIUM AND CRYSTAL!	http://mashable.com/2013/02/12/vertu-ti/
16	sl	Sonos wants you to ditch your big old clunky a/v receiver and buy a Sonos Playbar. It's a $699 soundbar that provides a complete audio system for your movies, TV, and games - a 3-channel system anyway - and will be available on March 5th for $699. The Playbar is almost 3 feet wide, contains 9 different speakers, and is designed to be mounted under your TV, or laid flat on a table underneath.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/12/3979508/sonos-starts-its-long-awaited-living-room-attack-with-the-699-playbar-soundbar
17	ia	Bill Gates did a Reddit Ask Me Anything yesterday. Gates was asked "What one Microsoft program or product that was never fully developed or released do you wish had made it to market?" Gates replied by referencing the WinFS file system that was last seen hanging around the "Longhorn" OS. WinFS would have been Microsoft's true, object oriented file store, but it never made it to market.	http://www.zdnet.com/bill-gates-biggest-microsoft-product-regret-winfs-7000011136/
18	tm	Speaking at D: Dive into media, Microsoft SVP for INteractive Entertainment declared the Xbox 360 is transforming from a game console to an entertainment console. Nancy Tellem, Head of Microsoft's LA Studios talked about the 125 people working in LA to create 40 new interactive TV and entertainment apps on the Xbox by the end of this year. Meanwhile UNOFFICIALLY Kotaku says their source claims the next version of the Xbox will require the next version of the Kinect to be plugged in to work.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/11/microsoft-xbox-360-premium-content-plans-entertainment/
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20	sl	Mojang announced Minecraft: Pi Edition back in November, and today it's a reality. A new version of Minecraft is now available for free on the Raspberry Pi, which has a revised feature set based on the Minecraft: Pocket Edition Android and iOS apps, and supports multiple programming languages. With the Raspberry Pi it’s possible to edit Minecraft code at a base level, giving users vast manipulation tools.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/11/minecraft-pi-edition-officially-released-on-the-raspberry-pi-for-free/
21	tm	Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen compared Dish to INdiana Jones claiming the company doesn't wan to kill ads with it's ad-skipping features on the Dish Hopper. He said he didn't want to put his head int he sand either, and figures embedded or targeted ads are a better model, and Dish is ready to help with that. Ergen also said he's serious about Dish's bid to acquire mobile carrier Clearwire.	http://allthingsd.com/20130211/dishs-charlie-ergen-says-he-doesnt-want-to-kill-ads-for-real/
22	ia	Qualcomm, look out. Broadcom just introduced its first LTE modem and the company says it's 35% smaller than current chips. The LTE chip will make its debut at Mobile World Congress later this month. Prior to this move, Broadcom was best known for its WiFi and Bluetooth combo chips.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415327,00.asp
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28		- book publishing startup Inkling has made its cloud-bssed publishing tool Habitat, available to anybody for free. multimedia includes HD/3D video, interactive stuff - E-books can immediately be published to iOS and the Web in HTML5, with updates pushed to both platforms at once - publishers can export their books as EPUB files, so that they can sell them through Apple’s iBookstore and other platforms. fully indexable by Google so will show up in a search - Inkling gets 30% cut of each sale through the Inkling store. clients: O’Reilly, Frommer’s, Workman, Wiley HarperCollins, DK, Lonely Planet, Rick Steves Kaplan and Time Inc. - subscription enterprise product, allows clients to build products under their own brands on top of Inkling’s APIs. - academic model of Inkling Habitat, which is completely free and doesn’t take a cut of sales.	Inkling CEO Matt MacInnis says Amazon's text-based titles that make up only a fraction of the total book publishing market, and Apple’s iBooks Author — free software that’s supposed to let anyone create interactive ebooks for the iBookstore — is a flop. - But MacInnis is convinced that the next step is illustrated: Textbooks, travel guides, cookbooks, how-to books, and so on. And it’s this area, he believes, where Inkling — not Amazon — will dominate
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31		- Sonos Playbar will be released on March 5th for $699 in the US, €699 in the EU, and £599 in the UK. - single bar, almost 3 ft wide. - nine different speakers — three tweeters and six midrange speakers. angled at 45 degrees, so mount the soundbar on your wall or lay it flat on a table beneath your television; a built-in accelerometer detects the orientation and modifies the output of the speakers - three-channel audio system, with the bare minimum of connectors: power, two ethernet jacks, and a TOSLINK optical cable for hooking it up to your television (it recognizes Dolby Digital as well as standard two-channel audio - The Playbar can connect wirelessly to the company's Sub subwoofer. also add 2 Play:3 speakers into the mix. true 5.1 sound system without cables.	-Controller app with several Playbar-specific features, such as a dialogue mode if you can't hear voices in the mix, and a "nighttime mode" to make it easier to listen at lower volumes. - co-founder Tom Cullen: "A lot of modern music lovers have a nice TV," , but no competitors have solved the problem of providing great sound for that television while simultaneously offering access to such a multitude of music services - "What looks like a hardware problem over time almost always becomes a software problem in this game," Cullen says, explaining that functions that are physical hardware features in something like a receiver — source selection, control, and the like — can be performed virtually in software as general computing technology has advanced.
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33	ia	Twitter, Amex to Collaborate on E-Commerce Sales on Twitter	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21424799
34		Twitter and Amex to let you pay with a hashtag	http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/11/tech/social-media/twitter-hashtag-purchases/
35		- New deal betw Twitter and Amex would let Twitter users buy things via a special hashtag - It's called Amex Sync - Here's how it works: you'd have to connect your Amex card number to your twitter account - Check for special hashtags on the AmexSync twitter account - If you see something you want, tweet that hashtag - Then you receive a Sync notification - You'll have to tweet another hashtag w/in 15 minutes to confirm the purchase - Since protected accounts aren't allowed, there's no way to take advantage of a discount without it being public information. Q: Would you use this? What do you think of the idea of public shopping like this?
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39		Apple's and Android's US Smartphone Market Share Continues to Increase	http://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckjones/2013/02/06/apples-and-androids-us-smartphone-market-share-continues-to-increase/
40		- Nike says it's not working on an Android app for its FuelBand - Malcolm Parran tweeted at NikeSupport asking for an Android app. @NikeSupport responded saying "right now, we're focused on iOS and web. We're not working on an Android app." [Feb 9th, 10th] - Nike PR confirmed Nike isn't working on an Android version of the mobile app saying it is focusing on iOS and its web component - Back in March 2012 @NikeFuel said that an Android app would launch in Summer 2012 (that never happened) Q: According to comscore, Android owns over 50% of the U.S. smartphone market - how long can companies like Nike ignore Android?
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42	tm	Microsoft plans to launch its own interactive TV shows before the end of the year	http://gigaom.com/2013/02/11/microsoft-xbox-live-interactive-tv/
43		Microsoft talks plans for premium content production, details Xbox 360's transition to an 'entertainment console'	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/11/microsoft-xbox-360-premium-content-plans-entertainment/
44		At D:Dive into media, Entertainment and digital media President Nancy Tellem (former #2 at CBS) - launch 40 interactive TV and entertainment apps on Xbox Live by end of year - Make shows interactive, use Kinect (live shows, Children's programming) - Xbox Entertainment Studios in LA employs 125 people - 46 Million Xobox Live subs Q: Microsoft as content generator? Awesome or horrible?
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46	tm	Amazon Beats Out Apple For The Best Reputation Among U.S. Consumers, Says Harris; Google Comes Fourth	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/12/amazon-beats-out-apple-as-having-the-best-reputation-among-u-s-consumers-says-harris/
47		Haters Don’t Hate Amazon (Facebook On the Other Hand …)	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/02/why-dont-people-hate-amazon/
48		Harris Poll of corporate reputation - Amazon dislodged Apple, Disney 3rd followed by Google and Johnson & Johnson - Amazon ranked five points ahead of any other company in the area of emotional appeal also topped products and services - Apple topped the charts in vision and leadership and financial performance - Google topped in workplace environment - Microsoft (good) 15th, Facebook (average to poor) 42nd between Best Buy and T-Mobile - 46% “definitely would trust” Amazon “to do the right thing.” 8% Facebook. Q: Why the love?
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58		Google starts rolling out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2243154/google-starts-rolling-out-android-422-jelly-bean
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73		Hi TNT crew, Marlon "TheGuyFromTrinidad" here, I think that the user satisfaction survey you mentioned yesterday has more merit than you ascribed to it. In general user satisfaction surveys are biased towards more expensive devices however in this survey the top 3 were low cost phones with the Atrix HD being $0 on a contract. What was also interesting was the 4G impact, the top 5 devices were 4G capable devices and users with a 4G subscription reported a higher device satisfaction and it also had an impact on network operator satisfaction.
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	The New York Times' Nick Bilton reports sources tell him Apple is experimenting with wrist-watch-like devices made of curved glass. Corning makes a bendable product called Willow Glass that would likely be used in such a project. Apple reportedly is constantly experimenting with prototypes of new products.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/disruptions-apple-is-said-to-be-developing-a-curved-glass-smart-watch/
13	sl	Forget music - during the Grammys award show last night, Google aired a new commercial highlighting the Nexus 4 and Google Now inside Jelly Bean. In the ad, weather, train schedules, local guides, and translation features of Google Now are shown off. Is this the first of many TV campaigns to go up against Apple's Siri? We shall see.	http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/49786/google-airs-live-in-the-now-commercial-grammys
14	ia	Bloomberg reports President Obama will issue an executive order that would set up a voluntary program of cybersecurity standards for companies operating important U.S. infrastructure. It would also have the government share more information about computer threats with private companies. The order is expected as soon as next week and has been in the works since at least last fall.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/8/3969630/obama-will-reportedly-introduce-cybersecurity-executive-order-after-state-of-the-union
15	tm	Australia would like to see Apple, Adobe and Microsoft in its office RIGHT NOW! All three companies have been summonsed to speak at a public hearing on March 22 in Canberra to answer questions pricing. An Australian government committee handling an IT pricing inquiry has met resistance from the three companies, thus the official summons.	http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/02/apple-and-microsoft-summonsed-to-explain-price-disparities-in-australia/
16	sl	Contract-free mobile carrier Solavei is the first mobile carrier to offer the BlackBerry Z10 in the United States, and is available Monday through Solavei’s retail partner GSM Nation for $999. The company offers customers an unlimited voice, text and data plan in limited coverage areas in the U.S. for $49 a month. It also offers customers the opportunity to earn commissions by recommending the service to friends and family.	http://mashable.com/2013/02/11/blackberry-z10-solavei/
17	ia	European wireless carriers Vodafone UK and 3 Austria are warning subscribers not to update their iPhone 4Ss to iOS 6.1 because the upgrade apparently causes performance issues with 3G connectivity. Vodafone says Apple is working on a solution.	http://gigaom.com/2013/02/11/hold-off-updating-your-iphone-4s-to-ios-6-1-european-carriers-warn-customers/
18	tm	The Guardian reports Raytheon has developed software capable of tracking people's movement and predicting future behavior based on publicly available data posted to social networks. Raytheon says it has not sold the software – named Riot, for Rapid Information Overlay Technology – to any clients, but has shared it with the US government as part of a joint research and development effort. Raytheon says the data can be shared without personally identifiable information being disclosed.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/10/software-tracks-social-media-defence
19	sl	A patent-holding company called Rembrandt Social Media is working with the family of a deceased Dutch computer programmer named Joannes Jozef Everardus Van Der Meer and has sued Facebook for infringing two patents, based on "online diary" program. Van Der Meer founded a company called Aduna and started work on implementing the ideas in his two patents, and had registered "www.surfbook.com" Van Der Meer passed away in June 2004, but the patent-holders and his family are seeking unspecified royalties.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/02/before-facebook-there-was-surfbook-now-pay-up/
20	tm	Amazon's Prime Instant Video subscribers will get a perk this summer when CBS TV begins running Stephen King's drama Under the Dome. Amazon will have the exclusive to stream the episodes 4 days after they air on TV. It's the first time Amazon has streamed shows in-season. Amazon also gets the exclusive right to sell episodes for download.	http://paidcontent.org/2013/02/11/amazon-gets-its-first-in-season-streaming-exclusive-with-cbss-under-the-dome/
21	ia	The public comment period for generic top level domains opened up on February 5th. ICANN wants your feedback on when a TLD operator should be able to adopt an open or closed registration policy and also would like your ideas on how to determine whether a string is generic. The comment period will end on March 7th.	http://domainincite.com/11785-closed-gtld-debate-threatens-google-and-amazon
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27		Microsoft explains Surface Pro shortages: Customer response has been ‘amazing’	http://www.geekwire.com/2013/microsoft-explain-surface-pro-shortages-customer-response-amazing/
28		Microsoft sells out of Surface Pro, just like the Zune HD did in 2009	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/02/09/microsoft-sells-out-of-surface-pro-just-like-the-zune-hd-did-in-2009
29		Surface Pro 128 GB Immediately Sells Out	http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/surface-pro-128-gb-immediately-sells-out
30		- 128GB Surface Pro is selling out at retail - MS says "Customer response to the launch of Surface Pro has been amazing." and that the company is working with retailers to replenish stock - Paul Thurrot over at WinSuperSite says there were "Apple-like" lines at MS retail stores - Geekwire readers say some very small single-digit supplies of the Surface Pro at their local retailers in different parts of the country. - People are commenting on MS's Surface blog saying they are frustrated and also report of local stores getting limited stock. One person said a Best Buy had a single Surface Pro (64GB) - Paul Thurrot points out that MS's online store would have more units than its retail partners, but that is also sold out Q: Surface Pro - Limited stock or actual success?
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33		Forget privacy reforms, CISPA is coming back on Wednesday in its exact previous form	http://thenextweb.com/us/2013/02/09/forget-privacy-reforms-cispa-is-coming-back-on-wednesday-in-its-exact-previous-form/
34		U.S. said to be target of massive cyber-espionage campaign	http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-said-to-be-target-of-massive-cyber-espionage-campaign/2013/02/10/7b4687d8-6fc1-11e2-aa58-243de81040ba_story_1.html
35		E-Mails of Reporters in Myanmar Are Hacked	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/11/world/asia/journalists-e-mail-accounts-targeted-in-myanmar.html?_r=0
36		Bloomberg: President will enact cybersecurity executive order after State of the Union (Feb. 12) - Voluntary standards for corporation and goivt agencies - Information sharing from government to private sector - House Intelligence Committee, chairman Mike Rogers and Democrat C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberg, said they would be reintroducing the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) on February 13th. - CISPA passed house but stalled in Senate and President threatened veto. Reportedy revisions to address privacy concerns will not be introduced - Europe drafting network security standards and disclosure policy Q: What's the right policy?	WaPo reports the White House will release a trade-secrets report, compiled by U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel, that highlights the need for companies to work with the government to stop cyber-espionage. ---- Several journalists who cover Myanmar said Sunday that they had received warnings from Google that their e-mail accounts might have been hacked by “state-sponsored attackers.”
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39		- OnDevice Research poll: asked 320,000 smartphone and tablet users in U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Japan, and Indonesia. how satisfied they were with their devices. Among the 93,825 people surveyed in the U.S., Motorola's Atrix HD came out on top, followed by Motorola's Droid Razr M, HTC's Rezound 4G, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 2, leaving the iPhone 5 in fifth place. - Apple did fare better among the 52,140 people polled in the U.K., where it took second place behind HTC's One X. Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 was No. 3 for user satisfaction, followed by its Galaxy S3 Mini and the full-size Galaxy S3 - Among the rankings for overall mobile device satisfaction in the U.S., Apple took the top spot. Google was ranked second, followed by Motorola, HTC, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson. And for some unknown reason, Samsung was ranked at the very bottom.	- The survey was conducted via the mobile Web where the company's software was able to detect the user's device. Users were then asked to rate the satisfaction level with their device on a scale of 1 to 10. Google was included on the device satisfaction list because of its Nexus phones.
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49		- The Guardian got hold of a video showing an "extreme-scale analytics" system created by defense contractor Raytheon (based in Mass). gathers information about people from social services like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. Raytheon says it has not sold the software – named Riot, or Rapid Information Overlay Technology – to any clients, but says it shared with US government and industry as part of a joint research and development effort, in 2010, to help build a national security system capable of analysing "trillions of entities" from cyberspace. - Raytheon's "principal investigator" Brian Urch that photographs users post on social networks sometimes contain latitude and longitude details – automatically embedded by smartphones within "exif header data." Riot pulls out this information, showing not only the photographs posted onto social networks by individuals, but also the location at which the photographs were taken.	Ginger McCall, an attorney at the Washington-based Electronic Privacy Information Centre: "Social networking sites are often not transparent about what information is shared and how it is shared," McCall said. "Users may be posting information that they believe will be viewed only by their friends, but instead, it is being viewed by government officials or pulled in by data collection services like the Riot search."
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52		- ArsTechnica has a piece about SmartTvs by Casey Johnston that says the reason they don't really work is due to having no good way to interact with them - The piece discusses how TV manufacturers are putting more and more options on the remote instead of improving the remote control scheme - Which method works best? Keypad, keyboard, trackpad? Many remotes have all of them meaning - the user has to find out which one is the most effective - Characterizes TV as one of the stranger devices we use - it's at a distance unlike our PCs or phones Q: Is it an issue of the remotes or software that create problems for SmartTVs?
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63		Apple CEO Tim Cook will speak at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference for the second year in a row. Apple will present the event live, via an audio-only stream.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/02/11/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-speak-at-goldman-sachs-tech-conference-on-feb-12th/
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77		Hi guys, I was listening to episode 684 while returning from a trip to Disneyland and heard Iyaz say how Apple may be the one company to push mobile payments to a everyday use. As I thought about this, I believe he may be on the right track. At Disneyland, when you go though the entry gates they are using a iPod touch with a similar case as the ones used in the Apple store. They scan multi-day passes, and if it is the first day using it they take your picture with the device to associate you with your multi-day pass. Then every time you enter the park and they scan it again, your picture shows up on the iPod touch and they can see it is you using the multiple day pass and not someone else. I thought about this, and wouldn't it be great if you could use passbook for your park ticket, room charge card for purchases, fast pass tickets for rides. Hopefully this is the beginning of more advances to come, and if it means using passbook or an app, thats fine. I already have ditched my wallet for a iphone case that holds my drivers license and a couple of credit cards, if I could ditch the credit cards and be able to use passbook every where that takes credit cards, that would be nice. Maybe it is going to take companies like Apple and Disney to push this technology into mainstream use. Love the show! Mark in Sacramento
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2		Facebook breaks the Web, Sony PS4 won't be about hardware? and the battle of the Cloud Drives begins http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Microsoft updated SkyDrive today to include document editing for non-Microsoft account holders. Microsoft's Omar Shahine posted the details on the INside Sky Drive blog and noted that the service now stores more than one billion Office documents.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/8/3967344/skydrive-update-document-editing-without-microsoft-account
13	sl	A glitch with the company's Facebook Connect program blocked access to many websites last night, but only for about 30 minutes. there was an easy fix - sign out of Facebook. not that that's a really good fix. Speaking to The Next Web, Facebook blamed a "bug" that briefly directed those signed in to Facebook to Facebook.com. "The issue was quickly resolved, and Login with Facebook is now working as usual," said the company.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415231,00.asp
14	ia	Amazon just received a patent that covers a method to sell used e-books, music, apps and other "digital objects." The method would work by cutting off the seller's access to the original content once a buyer paid. This would allow for a transfer of files similar to the way lending Kindle books currently works.	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/02/amazon-used-e-book-patent/
15	dk	HP issued some new rules to its Chinese suppliers employing students and temporary agency workers. HP is now requiring all work to be voluntary and that students and temporary workers must be free to leave as long as they give reasonable notice. Previously, student workers and temps were ordered by administrators to these positions. Student workers are common in China as a way to deal with increased demand in factory labor.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/08/business/global/hewlett-packard-joins-push-to-limit-use-of-student-labor-in-china.html
16	tm	Engadget notes Japan's Nikkei has a source at Sony claiming the next PlayStation won't emphasize upgraded hardware. Does that mean we won't get an 8-core AMD64 CPU? Who knows? But Sony apparently will focus on promoting the next PlayStation as a home entertainment nerve center with the ability to connect and share with mobile devices. The Telegraph reports Asahi Shimbun is quoting the next PlayStation will sell for more than 40,000 yen about US$433.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/08/sony-ps4-main-selling-point-new-playing-options/
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18	sl	The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Macmillan, the last of five large publishers to come to an agreement after being accused of conspiring with Apple to raise e-book retail prices.The settlement should lead to lower prices for Macmillan's e-books, an official said. Litigation with Apple continues, with a trial scheduled to begin in June.	http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/08/us/macmillan-e-book-pricing/index.html
19	ia	Ed Bott wrote a piece on ZDnet examining the Surface Pro's storage. Contrary to previous reports, the 128GB Surface Pro gives the user about 89.7GB of free space. Bott then compared that to the MacBook Air with its 128GB drive, which gives the user 92.2GB of space. Bott contends that this kerfuffle over the Surface Pro's storage is unfounded. If you want specifics, check out Bott's piece - plenty of math.	http://www.zdnet.com/surface-pro-versus-macbook-air-whos-being-dishonest-with-storage-space-7000011009/
20	dk	On Thursday, Intel confirmed the findings of Kristian Kielhofner who discovered the "packet of death" that was knocking out Intel's 82574L network controller that handles Ethernet. Intel assigned blame to the firmware shipped with motherboards made by Lex CompuTech. It seems Lex had used the wrong version of EEPROM software for the controller. Kielhofner said it took 150 hours of work to track down the bug.	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/02/packet-of-death
21	tm	4chan creator Chris Poole (aka “moot”), has launched DrawQuest: an iPad app that encourages daily creativity.DrawQuest offers daily drawing challenges, called “quests.” Poole says it's not a game. He said, "Everything about DrawQuest — from our simple drawing tools to the ability to star and play back drawings — was designed to foster a community of budding creators.	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/02/08/4chan-creator-launches-drawquest-a-charming-ipad-app-that-helps-you-explore-your-creative-side/
22	sl	AOL managed a 4% gain in sales last quarter, the first sign of revenue growth in the past eight years. AOL took in revenue of $599 million, rising from $576 million in the year-ago quarter and beating analyst estimates of $573 million. AOL says its global advertising is working, and grew by 13% from a year ago. It's not all good news though, subscription sales dropped by 10%, while the average monthly churn rate was 1.8%.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57568342-93/aol-revenue-rises-for-first-time-in-eight-years/
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28		In One Fell Swoop, Facebook Glitch Deep-Sixes the Web	http://allthingsd.com/20130207/in-one-fell-swoop-apparent-facebook-glitch-deep-sixes-the-web/
29		Apparent Facebook Widget Snafu Brings Down Sites	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/02/facebook-widget-snafu/
30		Websites down Thursday because of Facebook Connect, MSNBC, Hulu, HuffPo, New Yorker, Salon - Logged in to Facebook upon load redirect to Facebook error page "AN error occurred please try again later" - Pages had Facebook Connect or Like widgets - Even going back to the pages redirected your to he error again - Facebook fixed it in 15-20 minutes Q: Simple issue, but should any site allow third parties that much power over their page?
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33		PlayStation 4 pricing rumours emerge	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/playstation/9857210/PlayStation-4-pricing-rumours-emerge.html
34		- According to Nikkei Sony will push the new console as a home entertainment "nerve center," with a focus on the hardware's ability to connect and share to mobile devices - Edge-online has previously reported of a dedicated share button on the new controllers - Deemphasizing the hardware specs - Pricing rumors also popping up, price exceeds 40k yen, that's roughly $430 - WSJ reported that Sony will reveal the next PS in its Feb 20th event Q: Does a $430 nerve center sound like what Sony needs?
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36	sl	LinkedIn crushes Q4 expectations with revenue of $303.6M, EPS of $0.35 as it passes 200 million users	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/07/linkedin-crushes-q4-expectations-with-revenue-of-303-6m-eps-of-0-35-as-it-crosses-the-200-million-users/
37		- Q4 revenue of $303.6M, and earnings per share of $0.35 - Analysts had expected revenue of $280M, and earnings per share of $0.19. - was trading up close to 10% on the after-hours market last night - in a call with investors and analysts, CEO Jeff Weiner says "One of the things that we're increasingly focused on in 2013 is going to be the opportunity to support content marketing." - LinkedIn Today aggregates and features top news items (FB news feed). LinkedIn Influencers/experts like Richard Branson give exclusive content to LinkedIn. Weiner said the service has made 200 professional biz celebs "influencers", says they're crucial to LinkedIn hitting 9.8B page-views in Q4 (doesn't even factor in mobile #s) - LinkedIn wants to keep you engaged w business content you won't find elsewhere -- from businesses and pros. if ppl spend more time reading linkedin, the co. can get clients to list more jobs and spend more on ads.	new money-maker: new ad unit called "sponsored content." With sponsored content, companies can pay to promote their whitepapers and best-practice documents to a select group of the brand's followers. The ad unit, still in early testing, is like a professional twist on Facebook's Sponsored Stories. - will raise prices for its software tools for HR professionals—for job listings and LinkedIn recruiter. - 27% of LinkedIn's unique visiting members came through mobile apps, which are its fastest-growing consumer experience. And nearly 20% of job views and 30 percent of job viewers came from mobile.
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42		A billion Office documents on SkyDrive, now with easier collaboration	http://blogs.windows.com/skydrive/b/skydrive/archive/2013/02/08/a-billion-office-documents-on-skydrive-now-with-easier-collaboration.aspx
43		- windows blog: our customers are now storing over a billion Office documents on SkyDrive! - new feature in Office Web Apps, live now - You can share a document with other users who don't have a Microsoft account, then they can edit the doc and save anonymously. - MS says it made the inclusion after receiving feedback from users, particularly students, frustrated w others who don't all use MS. used to be you had to sign up for acct to edit - as a doc creator -- you can still invite people via email and you can force them to sign in via the "require user to sign-in" check box.
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45	ia	Google Drive now highlights third-party apps alongside docs, spreadsheets, and presentations	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/8/3967422/google-drive-now-highlights-third-party-apps-alongside-docs
46		Google Drive’s Create menu now lets you add and access third-party, Drive-enabled apps	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/02/08/google-drives-create-menu-now-lets-you-add-and-access-third-party-drive-enabled-apps/
47		- Google updated Google Drive - When you hit the Create, there's an option that says "Connect more apps." - Clicking that option shows you a catalog of apps you can connect to Drive. Presentation is similar to the Chrome Web Store - These apps were already available in the Chrome store, but this looks to be easier discovery with apps that integrate with Drive (not just Chrome) - By default you'll have "Docs in Google Drive" installed - Apps include HelloFax, WeVideo (a video editor), Zoho Writer, OpenOffice Document Reader and some music players. Q: Will this get people to see/use Google Drive more like cloud storage instead of a rebranded Google Docs?
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50		USPTO 8364595 - Secondary market for digital objects	http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8364595.PN.&OS=PN/8364595&RS=PN/8364595	SOURCE
51		Wired's Marcus Wohlsen article - January 29, Amazon received patent "Secondary market for digital objects - Rights would be removed and object deleted from seller - Limited number of "resales" - Gives Amazon total control over resales, can cut their own authors in not he royalties - Could possibly cut in publishers and make more money? - Mike Shatzkin, consultant, believes its possible Amazon just wants to keep this process off the market. - ReDigi supposedly moves used digital content bit by bit from a seller's computer before the new owner can access it Q: How stupid are these ideas?
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62		Nexus 7 WiFi + 3G model goes on sale in Japan tomorrow February 9th
63		also tomorrow Surface Pro sales begin in the US and Canada, starting at $899
64		monday the 11th all things d's d:dive into media event begins, runs through tuesday in orange county, ca
65		SimCity hosting another closed beta on February 16	http://www.slashgear.com/simcity-hosting-another-closed-beta-on-february-16-08268605/
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76		Good morning On the show yesterday you mentioned paying for content by screen size or by resolution. I'd like to make the point that we already do that. iTunes, Amazon Instant, and Vudu, among others all sell and rent content in both SD and HD formats. The HD format is always at least a dollar more than the SD videos. I often rent a movie in HD from Amazon on my original Kindle Fire then watch it from my X-Box because the Fire won't play HD and I can't pay for the content from my X-Box. Love the show, andrew
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2		Will you pay for video by the inch? Sony's future in real estate, iPad crowned king again http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Mike Schramm, Editor, TUAW and Joystiq LOWER THIRD URL: mikeschramm.com
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6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Squarespace, the fast and easy way to create a high-quality website, blog or online portfolio. For a free trial and 10% off your first purchase on new accounts, go to Squarespace.com, and use offer code TNT2. And they recently launched a developer platform for complete code control.	And by The Resumator. Streamline hiring and increase traffic to job postings with The Resumator - - the hiring solution used by today’s fastest growing companies. For a free trial, go to theresumator.com/tnt.
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Sony's earnings for Q4 are more bad news, but not as bad as it has been, so that's good news? Depends on the analyst. A net loss of 10.8 billion yen was the 8th quarterly loss in a row but much lower than Q4 2011's 159 billion yen loss. Sony also promised to be profitable for the fiscal year which ends in March. Slower sales of game consoles and TVs were balanced by a weaker yen and profits from the movie and music divisions.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/sony-posts-a-net-loss-of-115-million-for-q3-on-slightly-higher/
13	sl	The Mayer effect continues....Sources say Google is set to begin running some of its AdSense display ads on Yahoo sites, and will become one of several ad networks Yahoo uses to fill some of its pages. That means Yahoo and Google will have a partnership that Google already knows well: Google gets access to some of their unsold inventory, and Google inserts small ads it runs on behalf of its advertisers.	http://allthingsd.com/20130206/coming-soon-to-yahoo-ads-from-google/
14	ia	Microsoft wants Gmail users to know they're getting Scroogled again. A Microsoft-commissioned survey found that 70% did not know whether any major email service provider scanned their emails for the purposes of targeted ads. 88% thought that there should be an "opt out" if a service did scan their mail. If you didn't know, Gmail is the only major service that scans your email and targets ads based on them. Microsoft plans to use this info in a campaign where it hopes to win folks over to Outlook.com	http://marketingland.com/microsoft-attacks-gmail-on-privacy-in-latest-scroogled-campaign-32813
15	tm	Mark Shuttleworth, founder and CEO of Canonical, makers of Ubuntu, told the Wall Street Journal that smartphones running Ubuntu will be available in October. App developers should get access to the OS later this month, which will run on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Ubutu's smartphone version of the OS will use native apps, meaning developers can create a single app for the PC and the phone.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57568089-94/ubuntu-os-smartphones-to-hit-stores-in-october/
16	sl	OUYA CEO Julie Uhrman tells Engadget that there will be a new OUYA next year, and the year after that, unlike the traditional game console model, where new hardware ships in five- to seven-year generational increments. "Our strategy is very much similar to the mobile strategy," says Uhnman. "There will be a new OUYA every year. There will be an OUYA 2 and an OUYA 3."	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/ouya-annual/
17	ia	Data research firm Canalys says that Apple owns 20% of the global PC market in the fourth quarter of 2012. Of course, no one will get upset with this figure since Canalys counts tablets in its "PC" metric. Apple moved 23 million iPads and 4 million Macs. HP and Lenovo shipped 15 million PCs each. Meanwhile on the mobile front, ComScore says Apple's got 36.3% of the U.S. smartphone market in December of 2012. Android is still the top dog with 53.4%.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/02/06/apple-grabs-more-than-20-of-global-pc-market-in-q4-2012
18		ComScore: iPhone up to 36 percent of US phone share in December, Android stayed put	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/comscore-iphone-up-to-36-percent-of-us-phone-share-in-december/
19	tm	Startup accelerator 500 Startups held its Demo day Wednesday but the big news is the venture will expand into China. Rui Ma will join as the first venture partner in Beijing. The increasingly international 500 Startups already has partners in Brazil, Mexico, India and Southeast Asia.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/06/500-startups-china-rui-ma/
20	sl	Wikipad will debut in the spring for $249, and will bring console-style gaming to its 7-inch Android tablet with video-game-controller-style buttons, along with the 10-inch tablet Wikipad previously introduced. “We wanted to get Wikipad into our community’s hands, and what we found was that the smaller, 7-inch form factor just seemed right,’” Wikipad president of sales Fraser Townley says. “The smaller frame delivers an aggressive price while keeping the same amazing specs.”	http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/07/wikipads-7-inch-android-gaming-tablet-will-hit-retailers-in-spring-for-249/
21	tm	Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn has changed from ardent Apple fan to possible litigant. Einhorn said Thursday he is suing Apple over the company's move to eliminate preferred shares of stock. Einhorn wants preferred shares made permanent with dividends. Apple has been criticized for years for keeping a large cash reserve and not issuing dividends. CEO Tim Cook was behind the first dividend issued by Apple in years and now it seems shareholders want more.	http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/07/einhorn-to-sue-apple-over-plan-to-discard-preferred-stock/
22	ia	Botnets beware for you faced the combined might of Microsoft and Symantec! The two companies have taken down the Bamital botnet. Symantec started tracking the botnet since 2009 then worked with Microsoft to shut down "all known components vital to the botnet's operation." Bamital would hijack search engine results and all major search engines including Bing and Google were affected. The malware hit more than 8 million computers.	http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/microsoft-symantec-botnet-takedown-106730
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30		8th straight quarterly loss. 10.8 billion yen (down from 159 billion yen yoy) - Movies and Music divisions made profits. TV division made a loss. - cut sales targets for TVs(13.5 million from 17.5), portable game consoles (7 million from 10 million and 16 million), compact cameras. - Expects full-year 20 billion yen income, $1.1 billion from selling New York building - May get 100 billion yen from office building in Tokyo - Weaker yen could help, Chinese boycott won't. Q: Kaz Hirai can layoff people and sell buildings only for so long. What are the WOW products you need to see from Sony?
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32	sl	iPads (Thanks To The Mini) Were 1 In 6 ‘PCs’ Shipped, Tablets One-Third, And Windows RT Didn’t Even Break 1M: Canalys	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/06/ipads-thanks-to-the-mini-accounted-for-1-in-6-pcs-tablets-one-third-of-all-pcs-shipped-in-q4-canalys/
33		- Analysts at Canalys: Q4 of 2012, 1 in every 3 PCs shipped was a tablet. iPad accounted for half of tablets shipped, or 1 in every 6 PCs shipped. - Canalys defines tablet : any computing device with screen of 7 inches or more. By combining PC and tablet numbers, Canalys says worldwide PC shipments are up. by 12% from last year to 134M units for the quarter. - Gartner research data from January noted that Q4 PC shipments were down by 5% from last year — but did not count tablets. - Apple shipped 27M PC units in Q4, giving it a 20.1% share of the market. HP #2 at 15M PCs, for an 11.2% share of the market. Lenovo right behind HP, only shipped 200,000 fewer units. - this is first quarter where Apple’s iPad has not accounted for more than 50% of all tablets shipped — it was 49%, with Android accounting for 46%.	- Windows RT failed to break even 1 million units at 720,000 shipped. “The outlook for Windows RT appears bleak,” noted Tim Coulling, Canalys senior analyst. He believes the only way out for this is for Microsoft to drastically reduce the licensing price, cutting further into its margins on the product.
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35	ia	OUYA following mobile model: 'There will be a new OUYA every year'	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/ouya-annual/
36		Ouya founder promises new $99 console every year, better game discovery	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/7/3962898/ouya-julie-uhrman-interview-dice-2013
37		- Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman told Engadget that "There will be a new Ouya every year. There will be an Ouya 2 and an Ouya 3." - Each version will be priced at $99, "If we could do it for less than $99, we would," - The company's strategy is "similar to the mobile strategy." - She said the company would "take advantage of faster, better processors" and "take advantage of prices falling." - Uhrman said that games are tied to the user, not the box Q: We've seen a yearly refresh cycle for lots of tech, but What do we think about a yearly refresh cycle for a game console?	- Uhrman assured us that "all the games will be backward compatible" going forward. - Uhrman could only tell TheVerge that her company is "in conversations" with Google, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon about accessing their service - Discovery: she wants to curate the Ouya app store based on engagement metrics rather than sales data.
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41	sl	FreedomPop Adds Social Sharing, And $4.3 Million	http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2013/02/07/freedompop-adds-social-sharing-and-4-3-million/
42		- raised 4.3M from investors and added social sharing to service - devices: 4G iPod Sleeve, 4G iPhone 4/4S Sleeve (which is being held up by FCC due to antenna design element), mi-fi mobile hotspot, USB dongle and a recently announced home broadband router. also planning to release an LTE clip for tablets. The Clip’s LTE service will be provided by Sprint Nextel‘s network and is expected to be released in the second half of this year. - concept: users get 500MB of free monthly Internet access, and bonuses for spreading the word. users can share portions of their data allotments with each other, and can score an additional 10MB for each new user they refer to the service. - back in july freedompop announced the 4G iPod Touch case. WiMax mobile hotspot that’s been designed to wrap around a device. - finally rolling out the social stuff- instead of letting unused data from a plan go to waste because it wasn’t used before the end of a bill cycle, users can give that bandwidth away to friends in need in 50MB chunks.	- users can log-in with Google to find other friends already using the service. Since people get more free data when they have more friends this should encourage viral growth. - On FreedomPop’s dashboard people can see a list of their friends with a graphic that shows how much free data each friend has left that month. There’s also a “Give” or “Get” button next to each name. So people can help those who are running out, or request data from those who haven’t used much. Or if someone is traveling, for example, they can ask friends to give them some of their data.
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44	ia	Katzenberg Says Mobile Viewers Will Pay by ‘Inch’	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-05/katzenberg-says-mobile-viewers-will-pay-by-inch-.html
45		- Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation CEO said that in the future "people will pay [for content] by the square inch." - “If a cell phone version is 75 cents, you’ll get 350 million people in India to pay that.” - He thinks that this model would mean more consumption in developing markets like India where cell phones are used by many for entertainment Q: How does the paying by size concept strike you? Does it seem like something that would make its way to the U.S.?
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47	tm	Microsoft rumored to be taking a 'meaningful look' at Office for Linux	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/microsoft-office-for-linux-rumor/
48		Microsoft Looking At Office For Linux In 2014	http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTI5MzU
49		Michael Larabel on Phoronix says he heard in Brussels during FOSDEM (Free Open-Source Developers' European Meeting) MS looking at native Linux version of Office in 2014 - Android version of Office supposedly coming this year - Supposedly a response to more linux on desktops, governments choosing LibreOffice and game titles coming to Linux Q: What percentage chance do you think there is that we'll see MS Office for Linux in 2014?
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76		Greetings TNT Crew, In yesterday's show you mentioned that Vine had been slapped with a 17+ rating, which puts the app in the same league as 500px and Tumblr. What I find interesting about this entire ordeal is that Twitter's own app has yet to receive the same 17+ rating even though it's incredibly easy to search for adult materials in Twitter. I guess the question is, would Apple willingly ruffle the feathers (pun not intended) of one of their partners? Thank you for providing the much needed entertainment during my daily commute, Jesse, Ohio
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	Like addictive personalities at a support group meeting, more large organizations are admitting they've been hacked. Now it's the US Federal Reserve System. The US Central Bank told Reuters it has contacted individuals who's personal information was involved. Crackers posted a list of what appear to be the info for 4,000 US bank executives. The Fed told internal employees that passwords were not compromised.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21351081
13	sl	Twitter's new video clip sharing app Vine, which has already had its share of controversy after complaints that the content was often graphic and some pornography even made it into an editor's pick - has had its age rating increased to 17+ on Apple's store. Vine isn't being singled out though - Tumblr and photo-sharing service 500px have also seen their iOS apps given mature rating labels over the past couple weeks.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21351090
14	ia	Bloomberg reports that Google is looking into investing $50 million into Vevo. The deal would give Google an ownership interest in Vevo of less than 10%. The investment would be part of a larger deal where Vevo videos would remain on YouTube. --- Now over to Tom with sports.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-06/google-said-in-talks-to-invest-50-million-in-vevo-site.html
15	tm	Anybody involved in programming and encryption probably ends up becoming a little bit of a fan of prime numbers. So.. Hey Prime Number fans, we have a new 17-million digit monster at the top of the heap! Curtis Cooper at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Go Mules! - found the new prime while participating in the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search. The number is the 48th Mersenne prime ever found and the 14th discovered by GIMPS.	http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23138-new-17milliondigit-monster-is-largest-known-prime.html
16	sl	Edge magazine is reporting that the next version of Xbox will require an internet connection with activation codes for games on 50GB-capacity Blu-ray discs, and that it's likely that purchased games will not be able to be resold. Sounds like a good way to prevent piracy, but a great way to upset a lot of gamers. Edge also backs up previous rumors that an AMD CPU will power the next Xbox.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/6/3958672/new-xbox-always-online-game-activation-codes-rumor
17	ia	Instagram just launched a web version of its service. You'll be able to view a feed of your friends' photos just like you'd be able to on the app. However, you can't sign up for Instagram on the site and you can't upload photos from the web either.	http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/instagram-brings-photo-feed-web/t/story?id=18411568&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.google.com%2Fnews%2Fsection%3Fpz%3D1%26cf%3Dall%26topic%3Dtc%26ict%3Dln%23pcid%3Den_us%3Atc
18	tm	LG needs some seriously impressive hardware to get back into the thick of the smartphone race. AS Mobile World Congress approaches, LG has posted a tease to its Facebook page that says "A new series will be unveiled" promising it will have an "unexpected distinction". That's great. Hopefully the distinction won't be something nobody wants or cares about.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/06/lg-teaser-2013/
19	sl	Want one of those new BlackBerry devices with a physical keyboard? If you live in the US, you might have to wait until May or June. CEO Thorsten Heins says the exact release date will depend on each wireless provider, but that the BlackBerry Q10 will likely be released eight to 10 weeks after a carrier releases the Z10, blackberry's touch screen device. The Z10 is expected in the U.S. in mid-March.	http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/02/new_blackberry_with_keyboard_w.html
20	tm	If you're one of those people who's still worried that the end of Mac Pro sales in Europe March 1st is the sign of the end of the Pro, take heart. According to an e-mail newsletter republished by Mac4Ever, Apple told France Systèmes that a "new range of Mac Pro will be released in Spring 2013. Apple's WWDC takes place in June (usually) and June is mostly in the Spring, so there you go. Build your own Apple rumor.	http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/02/reseller-claims-mac-pro-coming-apple-points-to-cooks-comments/
21	ia	The High Court of Australia overturned a decision that found Google liable for deceptive practices with its paid-search ads. The original decision found Google liable for misleading ads that appeared on its site because that lower court said Google was responsible for the content of its ads. The High Court of Australia says that Google did not create those ads and it should not be responsible for their content.	http://searchengineland.com/australias-highest-court-relieves-google-of-liability-for-deceptive-search-ads-147580
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29		- reviews are in. - Ars Technica: active digitizer in its screen supporting a touch-sensitive pen w barrel button and "eraser" tip, and it's pressure sensitive with 1,024 levels."downright inelegent. an afterthought after Surface RT. going to result in a lot of lost pens." Fan is loud. - 3-3.5 hours with video playing full - RT by comparison is 6-6.5 "tablet perspective, Surface Pro is not acceptable. It gets too hot for a hand-held device, its battery life is woefully inadequate, and it's too thick and heavy to be comfortable to hand hold for long sessions." - the good: The screen is pretty Touch Covers and Type Covers are still good typing solutions The build quality remains first-rate Runs Windows apps with aplomb - anandtech: kickstand isn't cutting it, hard to balance on lap, etc. says Surface pro is good for ultrabook users, not great for other tablet users	wifi only http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/hiner/surface-pro-preview-triple-play-ui-is-its-best-innovation/10889 :-)
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31	ia	Google Said in Talks to Invest $50 Million in Vevo Site	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-06/google-said-in-talks-to-invest-50-million-in-vevo-site.html
32		YouTube owner Google poised to take stake in Vevo	http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/jan/17/youtube-google-stake-vevo
33		- Bloomberg reports YouTube is negotiating a $50M equity investment in Vevo - The deal would give Google less than 10% of the company, with Vevo being valued at $500M or more - The investment would be part of a large deal to keep Vevo's music videos on YouTube - YouTube and Vevo's current deal expire in April - Vevo was formed in 2009 by Universal Music and Sony Music - The Guardian reported a similar story back in mid-January - Last year Vevo flirted with distribution deals with Facebook and MTV-owned Viacom Q: Is there a downside to this potential deal?
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35	sl	Zynga’s Q4 Beats, Revenue Flat At $311M, Net Income Swings To A Loss Of $48.6M	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/05/zynga-q4-2012-earnings/
36		- revenue $311M, net loss $48.6M for the quarter, with non-GAAP earnings at 1 cent per share. beat what Analysts said- had estimated Zynga’s Q4 revenue would come in at $212.1M with a loss of 3 cents per share. Bookings were down 15% year-over-year, to $261M. - For all of 2012, Zynga is reporting revenue of $1.28 billion (up 12 percent) and a net loss of $209 million. - shares rallied as much as 6 percent this morning on hopes of a surprise from a strong FarmVille 2 performance. Zynga recently said the game was seeing 8 million players per day. As of 4:32pm Eastern, Zynga is up 5.84 percent in after-hours trading.	- “The biggest highlight of the quarter was seeing our team deliver a successful sequel in FarmVille2, a next generation social game that offers cutting edge 3-D experiences loved by millions of FarmVille fans,” said founder and CEO Mark Pincus in the earnings press release. - almost one quarter of the company’s monthly active users are playing Zynga’s games on mobile devices.
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40	tm	US cable giant Liberty Global sets its sights on Europe with $23.3 billion acquisition of Virgin Media	http://thenextweb.com/uk/2013/02/06/us-cable-giant-liberty-global-sets-its-sights-on-europe-with-23-3-billion-acquisition-of-virgin-media/
41		Liberty Global Preps Bid for UK Cable Operator Virgin Media	http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2013/02/us-based-liberty-global-preps-bid-for-uk-cable-operator-virgin-media.html
42		Liberty Global merge with Virgin Media $23.3 billion - Move headquarters to UK, remain trading under Virgin Media name - 80 percent of its revenue will come from the UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands - 25 million subs 14 countries - Biggest outside China (Comcast 18.7 million) - Virgin is hybrid cable and Fiber in UK. DirecTV satellite - UK now an interesting battleground: John Malone vs. Rupert Murdoch -- Virgin vs. BSkyB AND Netflix vs. LoveFilm Q: Who should Internet users want to win this battle?
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44	ia	New Xbox requires an always-on connection to block used games, says report	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/6/3958672/new-xbox-always-online-game-activation-codes-rumor
45		The next Xbox: Always online, no second-hand games, 50GB Blu-ray discs and new Kinect	http://www.edge-online.com/news/the-next-xbox-always-online-no-second-hand-games-50gb-blu-ray-discs-and-new-kinect/
46		- Edge magazine says that the next Xbox will require an always on Internet connection with activation codes for games. - The activation code would work for the first buyer of the game and not of use beyond that -- which will also rule out second-hand games - Improved Kinect would also ship at the same time as the next Xbox - Edge cites "sources with first-hand experience" with the next gen console Q: Would squashing a second-hand games market have an actual effect on the next Xbox's sales?	- More details on the next Xbox: games will be on 50GB Blu-ray discs. Edge's source says the rumored specs are accurate - an AMD eight-core x64 1.6GHz CPU, a D3D11.x 800MHz graphics solution and 8GB of DDR3 RAM - On the developer side: several development sources tell Edge Magazine that developing for the next Xbox is more oppressive than Sony's (allowed to use only approved development libraries for MS)
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49		Pressure Increases On Silent Circle To Release Application Source Code	http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2013/02/06/pressure-increases-on-silent-circle-to-release-application-source-code/
50		Silent Circle adding file transfer to phone and text encrypted apps - iOS (Android soon) - CEO Mike Janke, Phil Zimmermann (PGP) Jon Callas (Apple) Vincent Moscaritolo (both) - P2P encryption up to 60 MB through a "silent text" - File on a timer can "burn" after period of time - S-Cloud Broker technology based on modified convergent encryption (content hash keying) BitCasa uses this - Open to "confirmation of file" attack - SC servers no metadata, IP logs for 7 days only, keys stored with client, no surveillance, no back doors. - $20/month --source code will be released March or April - human rights reporters in Afghanistan, Jordan, and South Sudan have tried Silent Text’s data transfer capability out, using it to send photos, voice recordings, videos, and PDFs securely. - Phone and Text apps have been up since fall. Data app coming Feb. 8
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75		Hey TNT crew! So after listening to yesterday's show (684: Ultra Everything) and hear you talk about digital wallets, I'm surprised you didn't mention one of the obvious reasons they haven't taken off yet: phone carriers. Just look at Google Wallet and tell me how accessible a mobile wallet is. some carriers won't let their users have it at all, and then waste time trying to get their own mobile wallet together, and then lag even further. I'm with Iyaz, I think only Apple has the gravitas to push something out that the general public (consumers and business) will accept, because for whatever reason Google can't/won't. As always, love the show! You keep making 'em, we'll keep watching/listening to 'em! -- Keep calm and stay shiny Audie
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We’re beginning to use The Resumator at TWiT. ● We’ve grown significantly in the past few years, and we’re excited that it’s going to help us be more efficient. ● Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr got off the ground with it and you can too Here’s how The Resumator works: ● First, it helps you with sourcing - - so you can attract applicants to your jobs using your website, free job boards, and social media connections. ● It helps you screen applicants – so you can rank, track, and discuss resumes to identify top qualified applicants in your talent pool. ● It helps you with the interview process – you can schedule meetings with candidates and easily collect feedback from your entire team. ● And finally, it helps you hire candidates – you can use it to collaborate and compare to select the best person for the job. The Resumator helps you - ● Manage the flow of incoming applicants, the pre-screening process, and communications with candidates all in one place. ● Focus on other aspects of your business instead of spending time organizing resumes and files. ● Have better control of the hiring process so you don't have to hire an expensive recruiting firm. [Offer] So, if you’re a business owner, hiring manager, or HR professional and you want to save time, money, and increase traffic to your job postings, check out The Resumator. ● For 14-day free trial, go to theresumator.com/tnt. ● After the free trial, their base package of $99 per month covers five open jobs and five users, and they offer other packages as well. We thank The Resumator for their support of [show]. ____________________________________ Optional Points – What Resumator users have said ● "It was easy for an applicant to send us an email with a resume, but that didn’t allow us to screen correctly. 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2		Stories subject to change up until showtime	GUEST: Simon Dingle, technology guy, 22seven LOWER THIRD URL: http://twitter.com/simondingle
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	sl	Dell is going private! the $24.4 billion deal led by its founder Michael Dell and the investment firm Silver Lake, and a buyer's consortium that includes Microsoft, will pay out shareholders 13.65 per share. Michael Dell will contribute his stake of roughly 14 percent toward the transaction, and will contribute additional cash through his private investment firm, MSD Capital. Silver Lake is expected to contribute about $1 billion in cash, while Microsoft will loan an additional $2 billion.	http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/dell-sets-23-8-billion-deal-to-go-private/
13	ia	Business Insider reports that Twitter has acquired Bluefin Labs, a social TV analytics company. According to Business Insider's sources, this would be Twitter's biggest acquisition to date, but the site didn't have a solid dollar figure on the deal. Bluefin works with 40 US TV networks to give them details on social media responses during individual TV broadcasts.	http://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-bluefin-labs-2013-2?op=1
14	sl	in an effort to help developers make as much money as possible from Appstore submissions, Amazon is launching ‘Amazon Coins,’ a new virtual currency that will allow Kindle Fire owners to purchase apps, games and make in-app purchases on their tablets when the service goes live in May. It'll be US only, at least to begin with, and will give customers two choices to buy apps or make purchases from within the app.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/05/amazon-launches-new-coins-virtual-currency-for-kindle-fire-app-purchases-coming-to-the-us-in-may/
15	ia	Bloomberg reports Facebook is working on a new app that will track the location of its users. The app would launch in mid-March and would let users find friends nearby. Facebook could use the app to sell ads based on where you've been and what you do.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-04/facebook-is-said-to-create-mobile-location-tracking-app.html
16	sl	Out with mega, in with ultra! If you're HTC, anyway. The new camera sensor on its upcoming HTC M7 smartphone, will use what the company calls Ultrapixels, this is according to PocketLint. Previously rumored to be a 13-megapixel sensor, sources say the new camera will instead be made up of three 4.3-megapixel sensor layers combined to give a resulting single image.	http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/49674/htc-ditches-megapixels-for-ultrapixels-m7
17	ia	Microsoft's Windows Phone will launch in Africa. Who is Microsoft's launch buddy? Is it Nokia? Of course not. Microsoft is teaming up with Huawei (Wa-way) as a part of its 4Afrika Initiative. These phones are designed to "the most affordable Windows phone in Africa" according to Microsoft. The phone itself is a version of the Huawei (Wa-way) Ascend with a 4-inch screen and a 5MP camera.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21325535
18	sl	Consumer electronics review site GDGT, founded by Engadget co-founder Peter Rojas and former Engadget editor-in-chief Ryan Block, is in late-stage acquisition talks with AOL, reports Techcrunch. Neither AOL nor Gdgt are commenting on the matter. In related news, about.me founders Tony Conrad and Ryan Frietas have announced they're spinning their service out of AOL and back into a startup! AOL acquired the service in December, 2010.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/04/aol-in-talks-to-buy-gdgt-the-consumer-electronics-review-site-founded-by-former-top-engadget-editors-sources/
19		about.me goes independent	http://blog.about.me/2013/02/05/about-me-goes-independent/
20	ia	The Evad3rs team has jailbroken iOS 6.0 and iOS 6.1 for every iOS device except the apple TV. The team posted on Twitter that they had over 270,000 active users on its website and overloaded servers. The jailbreak works on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/04/jailbreaking-is-back-new-evasi0n-software-works-on-most-ios-6-06-1-devices-including-iphone-5/
21	sl	Samsung is committing to investments in new technology, with the launch of its new Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center (SSIC), as well as a $100 million commitment to a new Samsung Catalyst Fund, to fund development of components and subsystems. That’s all alongside the $1 billion that Samsung is investing through its Venture Americas Fund and its existing R&D centers around the world. The new Innovation Center will be headquartered at Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley, and will be led by Samsung Electronics president and chief strategy officer Young Sohn.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/04/samsung-strategy-and-innovation-center/
22	ia	British chip designer ARM posted its fourth quarter earnings with a pre-tax profit of approximately $126M, which is a 16% increase compared to last year at the same time. ARM said it saw strong growth in Mali-based chips as well as the Cortex-A. The company's processor royalties also grew 21% year-on-year.	http://www.zdnet.com/arm-q4-beats-forecast-profit-up-by-16-percent-7000010813/
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34	sl	Dell in $24 Billion Deal to Go Private	http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/dell-sets-23-8-billion-deal-to-go-private/
35		- Dell is going private in a $24.4B deal led by founder Michael Dell & investment firm Silver Lake. - Dell will contribute his almost 16% stake to the deal - Under the terms of the deal, the buyers’ consortium, which also includes Microsoft, will pay about $13.65/share. 25% premium over Dell’s closing share price of $10.88 on Jan. 11, 2013, the last trading day before rumors of a possible going-private transaction were first published - Dell will continue to lead the company as Chairman and CEO and keep big equity investment in Dell by contributing his shares of Dell to the new company, as well as making a substantial additional cash investment. - Dell will continue to be headquartered in Round Rock, Texas. - microsoft "loaning" dell 2B, but does not become part owner. is this like the nokia deal from 2011? is Microsoft trying to keep the third largest PC maker from straying into the Linux/ChromeOS/Android camps?	Dell: Mr. Dell said: “I believe this transaction will open an exciting new chapter for Dell, our customers and team members. We can deliver immediate value to stockholders, while we continue the execution of our long-term strategy and focus on delivering best-in-class solutions to our customers as a private enterprise. Dell has made solid progress executing this strategy over the past four years, but we recognize that it will still take more time, investment and patience, and I believe our efforts will be better supported by partnering with Silver Lake in our shared vision. I am committed to this journey and I have put a substantial amount of my own capital at risk together with Silver Lake, a world-class investor with an outstanding reputation. We are committed to delivering an unmatched customer experience and excited to pursue the path ahead.”
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37	sl	Why Twitter Is Buying Bluefin — And Why Bluefin Is Selling	http://allthingsd.com/20130204/why-twitter-is-buying-bluefin-and-why-bluefin-is-selling/
38		- biz insider sources say twitter buying Bluefin Labs, a social TV analytics company that was founded in 2008. - Bluefin Labs offers detailed reports about which brands are discussed most on social media. It can provide Twitter the ammo it needs to hook advertisers by showing who needs to spend money to up their social media status, and who needs to spend money to maintain their place at the top. - makes sense. sunday's Super Bowl. With the help of a lengthy blackout, it was the most social event to ever air. - secured a multi-year partnership with Nielsen in December to produce the first-ever social TV ratings.	- ATD sources say twitter will spend around 70M for bluefin - Bluefin's boston HQ will become twitter office - bluefin tried to create a full-fledged rival to Nielsen by starting out with social analytics, aimed at telling programmers and marketers what people were saying about them when they watched TV. Eventually they were supposed to add more verticals. But ATD sources say that it has had trouble peddling its analytics services to big brands
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40	ia	OUYA Finds a Friend With Amazon	http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/02/05/ouya-finds-a-friend-with-amazon/
41		Ouya console will be sold at Best Buy, Target, and Gamestop for $99.99 in June	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/5/3953686/ouya-retail-availability-and-price
42		- Ouya, the Android powered gaming console has lined up some big partners - You'll be able to buy the Ouya at Amazon, Gamestop, Target and Best Buy - The Ouya costs $99, its controller costs $49 at retail, $30 at its site with $10 shipping - Preorders will be accepted starting today, with retail availability in June 2013 - In all, there are more than 68,000 consoles on order, CEO Julie Uhrman said in an interview. - Uhrman said she would try to get placement that would make the console more accessible for demos and get greater visibility in retail outlets. - orders from the Ouya site will go out in April Q: with a deal like this, is ouya a major player?
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46	ia	HTC M7 to ditch megapixels in favour of Ultrapixels	http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/49674/htc-ditches-megapixels-for-ultrapixels-m7
47		- Pocket-lint.com says HTC will use a new sensor on its M7 phone - HTC won't be marketing the camera as most do, instead opting to use a new term - Ultrapixels instead of megapixels - The HTC camera will be made up of three 4.3MP sensor layers - those will be combined to make a single image - That should mean better color accuracy Q: Can the "ultrapixel" camera be enough to make HTC to stand out?
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49	sl	Facebook Is Said to Create Mobile Location-Tracking App	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-04/facebook-is-said-to-create-mobile-location-tracking-app.html
50		- anon sources: FB working on app, possibly avail in March, is designed to help users find nearby friends and would run even when the program isn’t open. ala Find my Friends - tracking app could help Facebook sell ads based on users’ location/habits. - Facebook already records the GPS coordinates of users when they post status updates or photos from their phones, or check in to a venue. With the new app, the company would go a step further by tracking user whereabouts in the “background” of Apple’s mobile operating system	privacy concerns/battery life issues?
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52	ia	Study: People don't use or understand digital wallets	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57567491-93/study-people-dont-use-or-understand-digital-wallets/
53		- According to ComScore 51% of U.S. consumers are aware of digital payment providers other than PayPal - 12% have used applications such as Square Wallet or Google Wallet - ComScore's data is from 1M U.S. consumers - On brand awareness: 72% were aware of PayPal's digital wallet, 48% were aware of Google Wallet - ComScore found that 93 percent of respondents said they would prefer to use a digital wallet that has to be unlocked before use - just 57 percent were aware that this type of feature was available -- even after they reviewed each brand's website. Q: Can digital wallets take off? Who can market this successfully?
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57		A watched pot never boils, but it can charge your smartphone	http://gigaom.com/2013/02/05/a-watched-pot-never-boils-but-it-can-charge-your-smartphone/	VIDEO
58		- Say hello to the PowerPot - Boiling water in the PowerPot can charge any USB-powered device during a power outage or while camping. - it turns heat into energy - so if you've got a fire or propane or whatever, you'd be able to boil water AND charge your device, no special heat source necessary - it costs $150
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63		Ouya preorders start today, retail availability in June	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57567630-235/ouya-preorders-start-today-retail-availability-set-for-june/
64		128gb iPads now available in apple store. AT&T version of the 128GB iPad will ship in the same “1-3 business day” window. However, the Sprint and Verizon models will require some extra time, shipping in 3 to 5 days each
65		Yelp earnings tomorrow 2/6
66		Social Commerce Summit in NYC tomorrow 2/6	http://www.businessinsider.com/event/socialcommerce-2013
67		500 Startups demo day runs tomorrow through 2/7 in Mountain View, CA	http://plancast.com/p/evau
68		Lenovo ThinkPad Helix delayed until March or April	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/4/3952586/lenovo-thinkpad-helix-suffers-delay
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79		Hi TNT Crew, Michael in Yokohama here. On Episode 683 Monday, you discussed that Twitter won the Super Bowl with the most advertising mentions with Facebook coming in second and Google+ not getting any mentions at all. There was a dig on Google+ being shutout with the overtone that it may not be deserving of its #2 worldwide Social Media status. It sounds to me like you're criticizing Google+ for not being commercially exploitable enough. (Thank you Matt Cutts for all you do to keep Google that way.) To me, I don't go to a social network to consume advertising. I go to Google+ in particular to interact with others with shared interests. The lack of brands in my stream is why I go there daily and check in on Facebook once in a Blue Moon. -- Michael Westbay
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81		Hey TNT Crew, Great episode yesterday. I noticed on the segment about Samsung and Wacom partnering up, there was some confusion about the usecase of these stylus enabled tablets. Artistic and CAD use cases aside, I think anyone who has tried to use a tablet to take notes in class or at a meeting can attest how difficult it can be to annotate note or power points with just a finger. Not only that, but capacitive styli (sp?) have large surface areas which can make it difficult to write words in the margins. Its very similar to writing with a fat marker. Active digitizers from Wacom such as those found in the galaxy note line make it very easy to write since it works exactly like a pen. It also blocks input from the rest of your hand while writing, which prevents unintended smudges. People don't use these Wacom styli tablets to push buttons, they use them to write or annotate. This is why the larger devices tend to support the active digitizers. I think there is a huge untapped market of students and professionals who want to use the long battery life of their tablets for more than just watching youtube vidoes. They can become powerful productivity tools with something as simple as a active digitizer and stylus. ~Sid
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Squarespace integrates all your website needs - - domains, design, development, hosting and customer support. ● It’s a unified service making it faster and easier than ever to create a high quality website, blog or online portfolio. Offer: For a free trial, go to Squarespace.com. [no show-specific url] ● Sign up for a free account. ● No credit card needed, just try it out, and start building your website. ● Then if you decide to purchase it, use offer code TNT2 and get 10% off your first purchase on new accounts (includes monthly and annual plans) . ● That’s Squarespace.com, and use offer code TNT2. ● Everything you need to create an exceptional website!	The Resumator This episode of [show] is brought to you by The Resumator, the hiring solution for small and fast-growing businesses. If you’re a business executive, a hiring manager or an HR professional at your business, listen up. 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We’re beginning to use The Resumator at TWiT. ● We’ve grown significantly in the past few years, and we’re excited that it’s going to help us be more efficient. ● Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr got off the ground with it and you can too Here’s how The Resumator works: ● First, it helps you with sourcing - - so you can attract applicants to your jobs using your website, free job boards, and social media connections. ● It helps you screen applicants – so you can rank, track, and discuss resumes to identify top qualified applicants in your talent pool. ● It helps you with the interview process – you can schedule meetings with candidates and easily collect feedback from your entire team. ● And finally, it helps you hire candidates – you can use it to collaborate and compare to select the best person for the job. 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Now, we include screening questions ahead of time and avoid wasted time following-up." ● "The Resumator helped us figure out the best way to manage recruiting and track applicants. It was awesome to stop the flow of resumes coming into my email inbox. Using The Resumator, all of the resumes and questionnaire responses got centralized into one place." ● "Email was taking up 70% of my day just trying to locate resumes. I -wanted to change the hiring process, and The Resumator actually gave me suggestions on how to improve it." The Resumator can increase traffic to your job postings by as much as 500% ● It instantly syndicates your jobs to free job boards across the Web to increase exposure and applicants. ● It leverages direct messaging inside Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to drive word-of-mouth job marketing and referral hires. ● You can get free traffic before you spend hundreds on job postings.
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2		Twitter gets hacked, wins Super Bowl, ChromeBooks taking over? Run Windows on Android http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Sean Hollister, Editor, The Verge LOWER THIRD URL: theverge.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	HP joined in the recent series of companies introducing new ChromeBooks with the announcement of the HP Pavillion 14. The $330 laptop running Google's ChromeOS is one of the biggest with a 14-inch screen. Acer and Samsung recently added new Chromebooks to their lines as well. HP's Chromebook ships starting today.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2027033/hewlett-packard-joins-chromebook-fray-with-14-inch-browser-based-laptop.html
13	sl	In last night's big ol Superbowl game, many folks were most interested in the ads. Twitter was mentioned in 26 of 52 national TV commercials — that’s 50 percent of the spots that aired during CBS’ game coverage. Facebook was mentioned in only four of those commercials — at about eight percent. Google+, which is reportedly the No. 2 social network in the world, wasn’t mentioned once.	http://marketingland.com/game-over-twitter-mentioned-in-50-of-super-bowl-commercials-facebook-only-8-google-shut-out-32420
14	ia	The New York Times has published a piece about United States cyberwarfare policies citing anonymous officials. A secret legal review found that if the U.S. detected credible evidence of a potential digital attack, the President could order a pre-emptive strike even if there is no declared war. An official told the Times that the U.S. considers cyberweapons so powerful that only direct orders from the President should warrant their use.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/04/us/broad-powers-seen-for-obama-in-cyberstrikes.html
15	tm	HTC's future looks dismal. The Taiwanese smartphone maker said Monday it expects its Q1 revenue to be flat to 17 percent lower than the previous quarter and lower than analysts expected. HTC's Chief Financial Officer, Chang Chia-Lin told investors it would start targeting more affordable smartphones in CHina and target emerging markets more.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/04/us-htc-outlook-idUSBRE91306D20130204
16	sl	The FCC wants to create super WiFi networks across the nation, powerful and broad enough so consumers could make calls or surf the Internet without paying a cellphone bill every month. Analysts say the proposal has shaken the $178B wireless industry, now lobbying to persuade policymakers to reconsider the idea. But campaigns from Google, Microsoft and other tech companies are pushing for the WiFi service, saying an explosion of innovations and devices would benefit most Americans.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/tech-telecom-giants-take-sides-as-fcc-proposes-large-public-wifi-networks/2013/02/03/eb27d3e0-698b-11e2-ada3-d86a4806d5ee_story.html
17	ia	The $25 Model A Raspberry Pi computer is now on sale in Europe. The Raspberry Pi Foundation says that the Model A will be available to the rest of the world "very soon." The Model A is the stripped-down version of the Raspberry Pi - it has one USB port, 256MB of RAM and no Ethernet. But it's $25.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/04/25-model-a-raspberry-pi-on-sale-in-europe/
18	tm	For some reason many people seem very excited that Apple owns the domain appstore.com which redirects to the iOs app store. The URL was featured at the end of a trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness during the US National Football League Championship Match yesterday. New short links for AppStore content was announced to developers last week.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/02/04/apples-new-promotional-appstorecom-links-debut-during-super-bowl
19	sl	Google is trying to make peace with regulators in Europe. A day before penalties could be imposed, he company delivered a proposal to placate EU competition commissioner Joaquin Almunia. We don't know the specifics, but Google's aim is to resolve the European Commission's antitrust investigation with the least possible disruption to its business. The company's previous proposal was not accepted by the commission. Google on Friday extended an olive branch, a €60 million euro Digital Publishing Innovation Fund and a commitment to expand its partnerships with French publishers.	http://www.informationweek.com/government/policy/google-pays-for-peace-in-europe/240147692
20	tm	Friday evening Twitter announced it had detected an attack that accessed around 250,000 passwords usernames and email addresses. The passwords taken were salted and hashed, meaning they would be difficult to decrypt. Still Twitter immediately reset the account passwords. Some security researchers criticized Twitter for not resetting oAuth tokens, meaning once the password was changed apps like Twitter for Android did not have to reauthorize.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21304049
21	ia	Greg Sandoval has a new gig. He's the writer who quit CNet after its parent company CBS started exerting control over editorial content. Sandoval is now a part of The Verge as a senior reporter and starts in a few weeks.	http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/03/the-verge-hires-writer-who-quit-cnet-in-protest/
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24		Introduce Guest	GUEST: Sean Hollister, Editor, The Verge LOWER THIRD URL: theverge.com
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27	tm	HP's first Chromebook arrives, offers a large screen and a small battery for $329.99	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/4/3946570/hp-pavilion-14-chromebook-officially-on-sale-today
28		HP intros the Pavilion 14 Chromebook, its first Chrome OS device: available now for $330	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/04/hp-pavilion-14-chromebook-announced/
29		HP Pavillion 14 - 14-inch screen, 1366 x 768, 3 USB 2.0, SD card, 16 GB SSD, HDMI, ethernet 1.1 GHz Celeron, 2 GB RAM, 2 years Google Drive 100 GB free - Claims 4 hours 15 minutes battery life (removable) - Ships today in US For $330 (Acer $199, Samsung $250) -Acer recently told Bloomberg that Chromebooks have, since November, accounted for 5 to 10 percent of Acer’s U.S. shipments Q: Sean has played with these Chromebooks. What's the advantage to getting one? Q2: What's Google doing to get all these vendors on board?
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31	tm	Twitter Got Hacked. Expect More Companies to Follow.	http://allthingsd.com/20130202/twitter-got-hacked-expect-more-companies-to-follow/
32		Twitter: Hackers target 250,000 users	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21304049
33		Twitter breach and Oauth angle	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/02/04/twitter_oauth_apps_logged_in_with_old_passwords/
34		Twitter announced Friday, 250,000 user passwords (salted and hashed), usernames, email stolen - Password reset emails sent, But oAuth tokens not revoked, user given choice at login - Twitter information security director Bob Lord "was not the work of amateurs". Compared to attacks on NYTimes and WSJ - "The attackers were extremely sophisticated, and we believe other companies and organisations have also been recently similarly attacked." "For that reason we felt that it was important to publicise this attack while we still gather information, and we are helping government and federal law enforcement in their effort to find and prosecute these attackers to make the internet safer for all users." - Beware Phishing email - Mike Isaac at ATD says security researchers believe announcements come in bunches - “There’s a herd mentality when it comes to disclosure,” independent security researcher Ashkan Soltani told AllThingsD. “Having other companies disclose their breaches makes it easier for your company to as you’re less likely to get singled out in the press and public eye.”
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36	sl	Game Over: Twitter Mentioned In 50% Of Super Bowl Commercials, Facebook Only 8%, Google+ Shut Out	http://marketingland.com/game-over-twitter-mentioned-in-50-of-super-bowl-commercials-facebook-only-8-google-shut-out-32420
37		- marketingland combed through national commercials to find social network mentions/integration - Twitter mentioned in 26 of 52 national TV commercials — that’s 50% of the spots that aired during CBS’ game coverage. Facebook mentioned in 4 of those commercials — about 8%. Google+ not mentioned at all. youtube and IG each got 1 mention - last year: Twitter & Facebook each got 8 mentions out of a total of 59 counted national commercials. so twitter gained of more than 300%. Facebook saw a 50% drop in mentions. Google+ was shut out last year, too.	mention = a hashtag, a logo, a URL or something else. - I began counting after the opening kickoff of the game. I stopped counting when the clock reached 0:00 to end the game. I only counted nationally-sold commercials; those that were sold and aired by the local affiliate stations weren’t included because they’re bound to be different in each market. I didn’t include the numerous ads that were aired by the NFL and/or by CBS promoting their own properties.
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42		TotalBooX - How it works	http://www.totalboox.com/do/general/how
43		- TotalBooX has a new model for ebooks; sell them by the page - Its funder Yorav Orch says "the old book business model is counter-productive" - Cost: With TotalBooX, the total price of the book doesn't change. If you read about 10% of the book, you'll end up paying 10% of the price - Catalog of 10,000 ebooks - Will be available on iOS and the web. Android version is in closed beta, but will roll out by the end of the month Q: What do we think of this model? Could it be disruptive?
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45	sl	Samsung buys stake in S-Pen collaborator	http://venturebeat.com/2013/01/31/samsung-buys-5-percent-wacom/
46		- samsung bought 5% stake in Wacom for $58.2 million - Galaxy note line is popular, strong sales, already uses Wacom pressure-sensitive tech - Wacom says the investment will be used for product development, manufacturing, and supply chain enhancements for Samsung-supplied products by March 2013. - is this samsung investing in tech that helps its products become creation devices, rather than just consumption?
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48	ia	Wine On Android Is Coming For Running Windows Apps	http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTI5MjA
49		- Alexandre Julliard showed a demo of Wine on Android - That would allow Windows applications to run on Android - Julliard is the project lead for Wine - This is just the beginning of the Wine on Android project - Performance was "horrendously slow" according to Phoronix.com, but performance problems were attributed to running Android itself in an emulator Q: Nerd question - how cool is this? Regular question - would running a full desktop apps from a phone appeal to the masses?
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59		Andrew Sullivan's grand experiment in reader-supported online journalism is now live - he raised over 500k	http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/4/3949834/andrew-sullivan-the-dish-experiment-goes-live
60		tomorrow zynga earnings
61		PlayStation Vita arrives in Ice Silver for Asia, starting on February 28th	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/04/playstation-vita-ice-silver-for-asia/
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74		Hello TNT crew, I was just listening to Friday's show (682). I'm amused at Sarah Lane's revisit of the "GIF" pronunciation debate and have a question for Tom Merritt: If you pronounce "GIF" as "JIF," how do you pronounce "JIFF"? There is a little known file extension, JIFF, which I think of every time someone incorrectly pronounces "GIF." http://www.fileinfo.com/extension/jiff Thank you, -Tyler	http://www.fileinfo.com/extension/jiff
75		--- The pronunciation of "GIF" is specified in the GIF specification to be "jif", as in "jiffy", rather then "gif", which most people seem to prefer. This does seem strange because the "G" is from the word "Graphics" and not "Jraphics".	http://gizmodo.com/5749451/how-the-hell-do-you-pronounce-gif-anyway
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2		HBO teaming up with Apple, Sony to unveil new PlayStation details, Path fined for violating the privacy of children http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
3			GUEST: Stephen Johnson, New Brew Thursday LOWER THIRD URL: newbrewthursday.com @darthweef
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Sony posted a web page promising to tell us about the future of PlayStation February 20th at 6 PM Eastern time in New York. The Wall Street Journal reports its sources say a new console will go on sale before the end of the year running AMD processors and emphasizing social gaming.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2013/02/01/sony-expected-to-unveil-successor-to-playstation-3-next-month/
13	sl	Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is in negotiations to start carrying Time Warner’s HBO Go app on the Apple TV by mid-2013. That comes from anonymous sources. Cable and satellite subscribers who pay for HBO would be able to watch the entire HBO collection Apple TV.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-31/apple-tv-said-to-start-carrying-hbo-shows-later-this-year.html
14	ia	Clearwire issued a "Transaction Update" regarding a takeover bid from Sprint. Clearwire accepted an offer by Sprint to buy the remainder of Clearwire's shares back in December and the Transaction Update still recommends the takeover. However, Clearwire says it's still looking at Dish's offer to take over the company as well. Seems like Clearwire is keeping all its options open.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57567086-94/clearwire-still-supports-sprint-buyout-but-wont-rule-out-dish/
15	dk	Strategy Analytics reports Apple sold the most phones in the US in the fourth quarter passing Samsung and taking the top spot for the first time. Apple sold 17.7 million phones up 38% year over year. Samsung came in second with 16.8 million sales and LG took third with 4.7 million.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-01/apple-overtakes-samsung-by-taking-34-u-s-mobile-phone-market.html
16	tm	Kim Dotcom has gone to the other extreme with his new Mega file sharing service, removing legitimate files with fake DMCA takedown notices. The reason? An effort to combat Search-Mega.me, an unauthorized search engine of files available on Mega. The search engine did not have a takedown policy and was using the Mega logo. Dotcom admits he probably should have contacted the search engine first.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57567055-93/dotcoms-mega-removing-legitimate-files/
17	sl	The New York Times was breached by hackers for over four months and now they're in good company, the Wall Street Journal says that it too has been breached in repeated attacks that have lasted "several years." The publication says attackers originated from China and is monitoring its coverage of the Asian country. The journalists claim that "journal sources on occasion have become hard to reach after information identifying them was included in emails," and suggested that information gained by the attackers has worked its way to Chinese authorities.	http://www.zdnet.com/wall-street-journal-claims-it-too-was-breached-by-chinese-hackers-7000010668/
18	ia	Reuters reports that Dell is close to going private as soon as this Monday. Dell would be sold to a consortium led by Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners. Michael Dell would take majority ownership of the company. Silver Lake and Microsoft would be minority investors.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/01/us-dell-buyout-idUSBRE91009K20130201
19	dk	Windows 8 continued to gain market share in January rising from 1.72% in December to 2.2% in January according to Net Applications. That puts Windows 8 in fifth place behind Mac OS X 10.8. Windows 7 remained in first with 44.4% of the market. But Windows 8 is still moving slower than Windows 7 did. By this point in its release Windows 7 had 7.71% of the market. If for some reason you're curious Windows XP still has 39.51% and Windows Vista has fallen to 5.24%.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57567081-75/windows-8-ekes-out-2.2-percent-market-share/
20	tm	The Federation of German Consumer Organizations or VZVB by its German initials, has sued Valve because the Steam video game service does not allow users to sell used copies of games. Valve's policies prohibit selling or transferring accounts to another person. The VZVB lost a case against Valve in 2010 over the prohibition of transferring user accounts, but since that time, the Court of Justice of the European UNion has ruled that trading of used software licenses is legal.	http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/game/3423715/valve-sued-in-germany-over-game-ownership/
21	sl	Down with Gifs! PNG is now the most popular lossless image compression format on the web. Only the lossy JPEG, which is the most appropriate format for photographs, is used on more sites. PNG is now used on 62.4% of all websites, just ahead of GIF with 62.3%. GIF was leading by more than 15% one year ago.	http://w3techs.com/blog/entry/the_png_image_file_format_is_now_more_popular_than_gif
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26	ia	Apple TV Said to Start Carrying HBO App Later This Year	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-31/apple-tv-said-to-start-carrying-hbo-shows-later-this-year.html
27		HBO Go Is Coming to Apple TV. Why Isn’t Everything Coming to Apple TV?	http://allthingsd.com/20130131/hbo-go-is-coming-to-apple-tv-why-isnt-everything-coming-to-apple-tv/
28		- Bloomberg says the AppleTV will get HBO Go by mid-2013 - Bloomberg is citing "two people familiar with the plans." - It'd work the same as HBO Go does everywhere - you've got to be a cable or satellite subscriber - AppleTV already has Netflix and Hulu Plus - HBO Go already works on Xbox and Roku Q: Apart from the occasional app that shows up on the AppleTV, do you expect Apple to open up the Apple TV to developers?
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31		WSJ: Sony's next PlayStation will be revealed February 20th, arrive later this year (update)	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/31/3939410/wsj-playstation-orbis-ps4-will-arrive-later-in-2013
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33		see the future of PlayStation' Feb. 20 New York 6 PM EST -WSJ reports console on sale later this year "incorporate more social gaming aspects into the new machine," AMD processor, keeps an optical drive -PlayStation Orbis (4K, games locked to user accounts, 8-core AMD64 CPU and an AMD R10XX GPU -No Backwards compatibility) - Sony Electronics VP of Home Entertainment Hiroshi Sakamoto told Emol Jan. 16 that "we hope to deliver big news, but we must wait until May at least" Q: So what are we going to see Feb. 20?
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36		- Path has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission on alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protections Act (COPPA). Path will pay $800,000 and has removed about 3,000 accounts from the network. Path must establish a comprehensive privacy program and to obtain independent privacy assessments every other year for the next 20 years. - underage path users were discovered during FTC investigation into the privacy issue over the uploading of iPhone address books to Path’s servers without the permission of the individuals. - Morin says typical Path user is about 25-years-old. The company has about 6M registered users	morin's blog post: we ask users’ their birthdays during the process of creating an account. However, there was a period of time where our system was not automatically rejecting people who indicated that they were under 13. Before the FTC reached out to us, we discovered and fixed this sign-up process qualification, and took further action by suspending any under age accounts that had mistakenly been allowed to be created. - sharing with family a big push for path. last month morin said china was a huge market and thought it had to do a lot with tight-knit families. how does path grow this segment if you can't be under 13?
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41		Kim Dotcom: Mega Search Engines Have to Play by the Rules	http://torrentfreak.com/kim-dotcom-mega-search-engines-have-to-play-by-the-rules-130201/
42		- yesterday we mentioned search-mega.me indexing Mega files. - over last few days, Mega users with legal files found them unavailable in their Mega accounts for alleged copyright violations. In all cases this happened after these users published links to the files elsewhere on the Internet. - today Kim Dotcom says Mega itself is behind this, had to issue a bunch of fake DMCA notices shut down of Search-Mega.me because the site didn’t have a takedown policy, which offended some copyright holders, and the site used Mega’s logo as well as a similar design which may lead the public to think that it was affiliated with Mega. - Dotcom told TorrentFreak that Mega was concerned about the massive press attention the search engine received, with articles often focusing on the many copyrighted files that were indexed. In addition, Mega also received complaints from rightsholders about the search index. - Dotcom admits he should have just gone to search-mega.me and asked them to change how they do things	Dotcom says that Mega wont be policing the Internet, but will respond to “rogue sites” if needed. “You will be seeing us acting aggressively towards sites that try to mimic Mega and use our logos. We’ll also go after sites that don’t have any takedown facilities, because that’s the biggest problem,” he told TorrentFreak.
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44	ia	Details of Google's Project Glass revealed in FCC report	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21290934
45		Google Glass Explorer Edition arrives at the FCC	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/31/google-glass-fcc/
46		- More information about Google Project Glass is out, this time it's from an FCC document just published - Project Glass would send audio to the wearer using an "integral vibrating element that provides audio to the user via contact with the user's head," - That sounds a bit like bone conduction and would mean you wouldn't need to wear headphones to hear audio if you wore the glasses. - Data would be sent to the screen via WiFi and bluetooth - Project Glass would also have internal storage to store video Q: Bone conduction isn't new, but will that make it easier for people to get into Google glasses since they don't have to jam earbuds in their ears too?
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49		Cisco Annual Security Report	http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/vpndevc/2013-annual-security-report.pdf
50		Cisco 2013 Annual Security report - users clicking on online advertisements were 182 times more likely to get malware than surfing to an adult content site - 21 times more likely at online shopping, 27 times at a search engine than at wares site - "users aren't stupid," Mary Landesman, senior security researcher at Cisco, told SecurityWeek. - mobile malware accounted for barely half a percent of malware in 2012 Q: What do we do Darren?
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61		Sony’s Xperia Z preorders begin on Three and O2, ahead of February 28 UK release	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/02/01/sonys-xperia-z-preorders-begin-on-three-ahead-of-february-28-uk-release/
62		Sony says sayonara to MiniDisc, will sell its last players in March	http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/01/sony-says-sayonara-to-minidisc-will-sell-its-last-players-in-ma/
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75		Hello TNT Crew, Yesterday Tom raised the question of why there are no B&N stores in airports. The reason is rent and profit margins. I used to work for one of the major players in airport retail. Retail space in airports is rented by a percentage of sales. The rent percentages are often so high that book sales are actually a loss to the store because their profit margin on books is less than the rental percent. Every newspaper and most magazines sold in airport shops are sold at a net loss to the shop for the same reason. Airport shops make their profit on gifts and such and that's why everything is so expensive at airports. Regards, TJ	For our company the book only shops we operated were basically not profitable or break even and we were forced to have them in order to get the retail contract. They were subsidized by the other shops. We had multiple shops in the same airport with different "brand" identities to make it appear that the shops were not all run by the same company but we ran 90% of the shops.
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2		Is Facebook's Mobile strategy a winner? Did China hack the New York Times? Why Apple is the biggest threat to Valve's Steam. http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Justin Robert Young LOWER THIRD URL: JuRYTalks.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	The New York Times issued a report yesterday claiming they had been hacked over the course of several months by agents attempting to get into the email accounts of two employees involved in the coverage of China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. Security firm Mandiant traced the attack to 9/13 and stated the pattern was consistent with attacks attributed to the Chinese Military. China called the accusation "irresponsible" and 'groundless.'	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/technology/chinese-hackers-infiltrate-new-york-times-computers.html
13	sl	Facebook's fourth-quarter earnings are in, and Wall Street likes it! Get it? Likes it? Adjusted earnings per share were 17 cents and revenue grew 40% from a year earlier, to $1.59 billion. The people number is good too,1.06 billion monthly active users, 618 million daily active users, up 25% since last year. On mobile, Facebook grew monthly actives to 680 million people, an increase of 57 percent year-over-year, and here's an interesting stat: mobile daily active users actually beat web daily active usrs for the first time.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57566661-93/facebook-beats-wall-street-estimates-mobile-gets-traction/
14	ia	According to IDC, Apple's losing some ground in the tablet space. In Q4 of 2012, the iPad is still the top tablet in the world with 43.6% of the market. Last year at the same time, the iPad had over 50%. Samsung is the #2 player with 15.1% of the market. IDC estimates that Amazon has shipped 6 million tablets in the quarter which puts it in third place with 11.5%.	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/01/31/apples-ipad-dropped-to-43-6-tablet-share-in-q4-samsung-took-second-with-15-1-and-amazon-settled-for-11-5/
15	tm	Microsoft, the company that brought us some of the worst examples of non-standards compliance in Web browsers, has had a change of heart. The company launched a new site called modern.ie to promote the use of standard HTML5 and eliminate browser detection in favor of code that works on all browsers. Microsoft is also promoting feature detection. The move may have just a tad bit of selfishness in it, as IE10 is expected to suffer quite a bit from browser detection assuming things about it that aren't true anymore.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/01/microsoft-continues-html5-push-with-modern-ie-compatibility-initiative/
16	sl	How's that Surface RT tablet selling? According to iSuppli, not that well. Shipments of the Surface RT were about 1.25 million, but sales out of the channel "were significantly lower, maybe on the order of 55 to 60 percent of that figure, with high return rates. iSuppli notes that similar percentages are common with new Android devices, but that in Microsoft's case there may be a halt in production in the first quarter because Microsoft is still trying to sell off inventory.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57566759-75/microsoft-surface-sales-well-below-shipments-says-isuppli/
17	ia	Valve's Gabe Newell gave a talk at the University of Texas' LBJ School of PUblic Affairs. He said that the upcoming Steam Box's biggest competition isn't from dedicated game consoles, but is from Apple. Newell says Apple has "a relatively obvious pathway towards entering the living room with their platform." Newell said that if no other PC platform will make the jump to the living room, Valve will be happy to.	http://www.polygon.com/2013/1/30/3934112/gabe-newell-steam-boxs-biggest-threat-isnt-consoles-its-apple
18	tm	Reuters reports corporate records show Huawei had close ties to Hong Kong firm Skycom, which Reuters reports tried to sell embargoes HP equipment to Iran's top mobile carrier. Huawei's CFO Cathy Meng, is the daughter of Huawei's founder Ren Zhengfei and served on the board of Skycom from February 2008 to April 2009. Reuters found numerous financial and other links over the past decade between Huawei, Meng and Skycom.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/31/us-huawei-skycom-idUSBRE90U0CC20130131
19	sl	Mega-search.me is a new site that indexes files on Kim Dotcom's brand new cloud-storage site. Mega.co.nz Now of course Mega promises 50GB of free, encrypted storage to users, completely legally. This new site, Mega-search.me, lets users post links to files with the decryption key in the URL. Clicking on the link takes you to Mega, where users can download the file to their computers or Mega accounts, and relies entirely on users to crowdsource their goods. Lawyers, start your engines!	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/01/wait-for-it-select-files-from-mega-now-indexed-on-third-party-site/
20	tm	Beginning March 1, Apple will cease selling the Mac Pro in Europe. Is it a sign of the long-feared demise of the Mac Pro? Probably not. 9to5 Mac reports that new regulations on electronics sales in Europe go into place Macrh 1 causing the cessation. Mac Pros already on shelves can continue to be sold but no new shipments can be made. Tim Cook promised an update to Mac Pros later in 2013, so its possible Mac Pros could return to Europe.	http://9to5mac.com/2013/01/31/apple-to-discontinue-mac-pro-in-europe-in-march-over-new-product-certification-standards/
21	ia	Senators Kelly Ayotte (A-yacht) and Dean Heller want to make sure that email and other internet-only services remain tax free forever. Those services are currently without tax thanks to the 1998 Internet Tax Free Act, but that Act is set to expire in November 2014. The two senators are proposing to extend it indefinitely.	http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/280225-senators-look-to-extend-ban-on-internet-taxes
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26	tm	Facebook beats expectations on strong mobile usage with $1.59B in Q4 revenue, non-GAAP EPS of $0.17	http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/01/30/mobile-strength-helps-facebook-beats-the-street-with-1-59b-in-q4-revenue-and-non-gaap-eps-of-0-17/
27		Facebook’s $1.6 billion quarter in charts: how and where it makes money	http://qz.com/49317/facebooks-1-6-billion-quarter-in-charts-how-and-where-it-makes-money/
28		Facebook shares sag as investors, analysts question future	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57566842-93/facebook-shares-sag-as-investors-analysts-question-future/
29		Milestones: Facebook is a mobile company now. Are you?	http://gigaom.com/2013/01/30/milestones-facebook-is-a-mobile-company-now-are-you/
30		Facebook’s mobile ad revenue made up 23% of its total ad revenue in Q4, worth $305 million	http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/01/30/facebook-mobile-ad-revenue-q4-2013/
31		revenues of $1.585 billion (expected $1.53) EPS $0.17 ($0.15 expected) , - 23% revenue from mobile, up from 14% last quarter - 1.056 billion active users, majority outside US, about half revenue from US & Canada - 680 million mobile active users, up 57 percent year over year. (1st time more mobile than desktop users) - Citi analyst Neil Doshi had to say:with plans to invest heavily in the biz in 2013, and little expected contribution from new initiatives like Gifts or Graph Search, we don't see any near-term catalysts for the stock. - Some analysts say mobile cannibalizin desktop revenue, others say it's a growth area - Plan to move beyond just updating existing mobile apps: Zuck: “Now we’re there. We moved fast and ship new versions of our apps on regular monthly schedules. Now the next thing we’re going to do is build really good mobile-first expierences.” - Also "And we’re not going to build a phone."
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34		IDC: Apple’s iPad dropped to 43.6% tablet share in Q4, Samsung took second with 15.1%, Amazon third with 11.5%	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/01/31/apples-ipad-dropped-to-43-6-tablet-share-in-q4-samsung-took-second-with-15-1-and-amazon-settled-for-11-5/
35		- IDC estimates that 52.5 million tablets shipped in the final quarter of 2012. That compares to 89.8 million personal computers shipped during the same quarter, again courtesy of IDC. - tablet market grew 75.3 percent year-on-year (up from 29.9 million units in 2011′s fourth quarter) and increased 74.3 percent from the previous quarter’s total of 30.1 million units - apple at 43.6% market share (down from 46.4 percent the previous quarter), samsung 15.1% (263 percent year-on-year growth), amazon 11.5%, asus 5.8 (maker of nexus 7, down from 7.8)., barnes & noble 1.9	gigaom story notes Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer and Sony all missing from the top 5. notably, microsoft too. if you lump together the shipments of PCs and tablets — admittedly a stretch, but bear with me — you get a telling number: About a third of these devices don’t run Windows; they’re using iOS or Android. - Shipments of the Surface RT device, which debuted last quarter, into the channel were about 1.25 million, but sales out of the channel "were significantly lower, maybe on the order of 55 to 60 percent of that figure," said Rhoda Alexander, an analyst at iSuppli, citing the market research firm's estimates. - are legacy OS/companies dead?
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39		Hackers in China Attacked The Times for Last 4 Months	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/technology/chinese-hackers-infiltrate-new-york-times-computers.html
40		China calls The New York Times’ claims of hacking ‘groundless’ while Symantec says antivirus ‘is not enough’	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/31/china-calls-the-new-york-times-claims-of-hacking-groundless-while-symantec-says-antivirus-is-not-enough/
41		NYTimes internal network attacked by Chinese hackers - Reporter covering Chinese Prime Minitser Wen Jiabao family, email infiltrated - All NYT employee passwords stolen - Sources for Wen story not obtained, no customer data stolen - Security firm Mandiant attack consistent with Chinese Military - Story published 10/25, ATT notified NYT suspicious network activity - 45 different custom malware code (Symantec identified 1 of the 45 pieces of code) - Began attack 9/13, used University botnets (North Carolina, Arizona, Wisconsin and New Mexico, small cos. ISPS), IP switching to obscure source, spear phishing to install malware in NYT network, grabbed Windows network domain controller's user directory and password tables, cracked passwords with rainbow tables and created custom programs to infiltrate mail server and search email and docs - Targeted Shanghai bureau chief, David Barboza, who wrote story , and Jim Yardley, The Times’s South Asia bureau chief in India, former Beijing bureau chief. - Backdoors closed, botnet blocked and passwords now changed Q: US and Israel attack Iran, Russia attacks Georgia, China attacks US -- All hinges on botnets and spear phishing. Willw e ever get serious about security?	Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told reporters in Beijing: To arbitrarily assert and to conclude without hard evidence that China participated in such hacking attacks is totally irresponsible. China is also a victim of hacking attacks. Chinese laws clearly forbid hacking attacks, and we hope relevant parties takes a responsible attitude on this issue.”
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46		Valve's Gabe Newell gave a lecture at University of Texas' LBJ School of Public Affairs. - He says the biggest danger facing the success of Steam Box or other PCs trying to get into the living room isn't game concolses, it's Apple - "I think that there's a scenario where we see sort of a dumbed down living room platform emerging — I think Apple rolls the console guys really easily." - Newell says that if PC platforms want to get into the living room, they have to sell the strengths of the hardware like customizable from factor and increased hard drive space - He says if no one else is willing to do that, Valve is happy to Q: Traditionally, computers have wowed people with specs. Does that matter as much when it comes to the living room?
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49		- Last November, Lyft was issued a cease and desist letter from the California Public Utility Commission and fined $20,000 for operating unlicensed charter-party businesses. Lyft opposed the citation, said it was peer-to-peer ridesharing platform& shouldn’t be regulated because it doesn’t own cars or hire drivers. - signed an interim agreement w CPUC that supports its legal right to operate. regulators still discussing next steps in legislation, this is a milestone for the company as it helps pave the way for its pink mustached vehicles to expand — and it’s wasting no time with its next stop. Starting January 31, Lyft will be operating in its second city: Los Angeles.	- already has over 100 LA-based community drivers approved to begin picking up passengers. Service will begin January 31 at 7am PST and made available seven days a week. Drivers will begin serving trips originating in Santa Monica, Venice, and areas west of the 405 freeway. In the coming weeks, Lyft will expand east to the I-5 to service those riders in West Hollywood, Downtown LA, and Silverlake.
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52		Dropbox adding features to its web app over the coming months - Quick preview function allows you to view a PDF, Doc, Docx, and Powerpoint files with a pop-up window Photo management: - Dropbox will take all your photos from all your folders and make them available in a single view - It's not moving files, but just giving you one place to look at your images - From there you can post them to Twitter, Facebook or email them - You can create shareable virtual albums. If you move a file, the virtual album still can find the file - Chris Beckmann product manager for dropbox says he wants users stop thinking of things as "files" but as "content." Q: With so many cloud storage services, do these moves differentiate Dropbox enough? Do you expect competitors to offer similar services?
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66		Microsoft to launch Surface Pro at Best Buy New York on February 8	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-to-launch-surface-pro-at-best-buy-new-york-on-february-8-7000010583/
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2		Will BlackBerry's big bet pay off? Netflix wants to beat HBO to being itself, Microsoft's storage problems http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Tech Writer, St. Paul Pioneer Press LOWER THIRD URL: yourtechweblog.com, @ojezap
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	RIM announced several new things this morning including a change of name. The company will now be called BlackBerry. Thorsten Heins took the stage in New York and showed off the new BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 running BlackBerry OS 10. The Z10 is a touch screen available Thursday Jan. 31 in the UK, Feb. 5 in Canada, Feb. 10 in UAE and March in the US. The phone will be $150 on a 3-year contract in Canada and around $200 in the US. The Q10 has a physical keyboard but not much else was announced about it. Musician Alicia Keys was named Global Creative Director at BlackBerry.	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/01/the-moment-of-truth-rim-officially-releases-its-blackberry-10-os/
13	sl	Nintendo's cutting sales forecasts by 27% for its new Wii-U console, and now predicts sales of just 4 million Wii-Us in the year through March due to weaker than hoped demand for the console. The company still expects annual profit to rise to 14 billion yen (or $154million) thanks to a weaker yen, but also expects an overall operating loss of 20bn yen for the year, whereas previously it had foreseen a 20bn-yen operating profit.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21257536
14	ia	Judge Lucy Koh says Samsung did not willfully infringe on Apple's patents - that means that Apple cannot collect triple damages. If you somehow forgot, a jury awarded Apple over a $1 billion in damages for patent infringement. Judge Koh also rejected Samsung's request for a new trial.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/29/apple-samsung-willful-infringement/
15	tm	Michael Dell may contribute up to $1 billion of his own money to buyout the company and take it private according to Bloomberg. Investment firm Silver Lake Management is leading the buyout effort. Microsoft is rumored to be considering contributing funding as well.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-30/dell-founder-said-to-seek-majority-control-using-personal-funds.html
16	sl	Amazon's fourth-quarter is a bit of a head scratcher. The company posted turnover of $21.27 billion, a 22% increase, but a net profit of $97 million that's down 45% from the same time last year. Jeff Bezos says this is due to shifting reading habits - Kindle downloads are rising, but paper book sales grew just 5% in December -- the lowest in company history. Amazon also expects its operating income to lie somewhere between $285 million loss and a $65 million profit.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/29/amazon-calendar-q4-2012-earnings/
17	ia	Who says the PC business is dead? Lenovo reported its third fiscal quarter with a profit of about $205 million. That's more than 30% greater than its profit last year at the same time. Lenovo shipped 14.1 million PCs and now has nearly 16% of the worldwide market. Lenovo also shipped 9.4 million phones.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/30/3931806/lenovo-record-pc-shipments-market-share-profits
18	tm	Hold off on hopes of big bucks coming from China to game console makers. Techinasia.com says the Dongfang Daily reports China's Ministry of Culture has never researched canceling the game console sales ban. Granted government bureaucrats in all countries often state one thing then do another, but it does throw some cold water on the idea.	http://www.techinasia.com/chinas-ministry-culture-lifting-game-console-ban/
19	sl	EA held a closed beta to do some last-minute bug testing on the new SimCity, and had threatened to ban users from all EA games should they fail to report a bug. Well, A Reddit user that had helpfully pointed out some flaws In SimCity's Online-Only DRM, found himself banned from the service. That didn't sit well with the Reddit community, as you can imagine. However, EA's representatives, this ban was just a gitch in their system which banned several members who had opted out of receiving email from EA.
20	tm	Google Giving, the company's philanthropic arm, awarded a grant to the UK's Raspberry Pi foundation to provide 15,000 of the small computers to UK schoolchildren. TechCrunch reports the grant is worth $1 million covering the Pi Model B's as well as teaching materials and support.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/29/google-giving-grant-worth-525000-to-fund-free-raspberry-pi-for-15000-u-k-schoolkids/
21	ia	A Microsoft spokesperson tells TheVerge that the 64GB Surface Pro will have 23GB of free space for the user. 41GB of space is reserved for Windows 8, built-in apps, and a recovery partition. The 128GB model will have 83GB free.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/01/surface-pro-disk-space-to-fall-a-long-way-short-of-what-youd-expect/
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26	tm	RIM changes its name to BlackBerry, launches BlackBerry 10	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/01/the-moment-of-truth-rim-officially-releases-its-blackberry-10-os/
27		BlackBerry Z10 review: a new life, or life support?	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/30/3929760/blackberry-z10-review
28		BlackBerry Unveils Make-or-Break Phones in New York	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-30/blackberry-10-debuts-at-event-in-new-york.html
29		RIM changed name to BlackBerry Z10 - Touchscreen, 4.2-inch 356PPI screen, textured surface Q10 - Keyboard (April?) BlackBerry OS 10 - BlackBerry Flow - app switching and multitasking - BlackBerry Balance - swipe between personal and work profiles. - BBM - Video calling, screen share - BlackBerry Remember - Note-taking with audio etc. Evernote, Outlook integrated. - BlackBerry Story Maker - Slide show app - BlackBerry World Price: Around $149.99 on 3-year contract in Canada, $200 in US (Bloomberg: $599 unsubsidized) Availability: Canada: Feb. 5 US: March UK Tomorrow UAE: Feb. 10 ATT, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile prices announced today Alicia Keys named Global Creative Director for BlackBerry
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31	ia	Netflix wants at least five new shows a year: 'The goal is to become HBO faster than HBO can become us'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/29/3930560/netflix-wants-at-least-five-new-shows-a-year-the-goal-is-to-become
32		And the Award for the Next HBO Goes to...	http://www.gq.com/entertainment/movies-and-tv/201302/netflix-founder-reed-hastings-house-of-cards-arrested-development?currentPage=1
33		- Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos spoke to GQ - He talked about his $300M budget for original programming - The most notable quote: "The goal," says Sarandos, "is to become HBO faster than HBO can become us." - Netflix doesn't require TV pilots — a single, introductory episode intended as a proof-of-concept — for creatives to prove the viability of their wares, it commits to full seasons upfront Q: Is it easier for Netflix to become HBO than it is the other way around?	Feb 1st: the whole season of House of Cards is available The GQ article asks: How important are episode recaps and live-tweeting and the shared experience of everyone watching together? Content maker friendly: - "The idea that they wouldn't just pull the plug midway was totally thrilling," says Kohan, who spent years in the network trenches before making Weeds for Showtime.
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35	sl	Microsoft's Steve Ballmer Does Not Fear Dropbox or an Office-less IPad	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-29/microsofts-steve-ballmer-does-not-fear-dropbox-or-an-office-less-ipad
36		- on office 13 and making cloud product for something 1B ppl already use: "100M sounds like a pretty small number to me, actually. We’ve got a lot more Office users. And actually if you even want to go to the cloud, we have a lot of Hotmail and SkyDrive users. I’m not beating on Dropbox. They’re a fine little startup and that’s great." - on 1B users: "That number is going to grow. That’s sort of the miracle of economic development, isn’t it? More and more people enter the class of information workers and knowledge workers. More and more students getting more and more education" - on lack of office for ipad: "I have nothing to say on that topic. We’re very glad with the product, very happy with the product that we’re putting in market. It makes sense on the devices like the Mac and the PC."	- Verge notes: Ballmer has laughed at Chrome OS and the iPhone, and claimed you need to be a computer scientist to use Android. However, Microsoft has had to spend money on acquiring companies over the years to catch up and better strengthen its own products. The software maker acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion and Yammer last year for $1.2 billion — both products are being tightly integrated into Office.
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40	ia	Microsoft's 64GB Surface Pro will only have 23GB usable storage	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/29/3929110/surface-pro-disk-space-windows-8
41		Surface Pro disk space to fall a long way short of what you'd expect	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/01/surface-pro-disk-space-to-fall-a-long-way-short-of-what-youd-expect/
42		- Microsoft's 64GB Surface Pro (Tablet running Win8 Pro) will have 23GB free out of the box - A MS spokesperson confirmed that with the Verge - the 128GB model will have 83GB free - Where's all that space going? Windows 8, pre-installed apps, and a recovery partition taking up 41GB in total - Users have the option to free up space by "creating a backup bootable USB and deleting the recovery partition," Q: Is this a big deal when the Surface Pro has expansion options? Does this show that a desktop OS on a tablet is a bad idea?
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44	tm	Amazon Q4 Revenue Up 22 Percent, but Softer Than Expected	http://allthingsd.com/20130129/amazon-q4-revenues-up-22-percent-but-softer-than-expected/
45		Amazon's digital metamorphosis: ebooks up 70 percent, video spikes as print books flatten	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/29/3930158/amazon-digital-metamorphosis-ebooks-up-70-percent-video-print-books
46		Amazon’s E-Book Business Is Up 70 Percent, but It’s Still Not Disclosing Kindle Sales	http://allthingsd.com/20130129/amazons-ebook-business-is-up-70-percent-but-its-still-not-disclosing-kindle-sales/
47		Q4 Revenue $21.27 billion +22% Operating Income $405 million +56%, EPS 0.21 - Analysts expected $22.3 billion, EPS 0.29 - Expects Q1 sales growth 14-26%, Earnings +65 million to -285 million - eBooks grew 70%, paper books grew 5% (lowest in history) - Sales of ereaders falling (28-36% off 2011 peak) while eBooks soaring - cited dramatic progress in Amazon prime and other non-eBook media - Amazon’s CFO Tom Szkutak blamed consumer electronics for light revenue Q: As one of the BIG FOUR, where is Amazon headed?
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49	sl	Exclusive: Nest has raised another $80M, now shipping 40K+ thermostats a month	http://gigaom.com/2013/01/29/exclusive-nest-has-raised-another-80m-now-shipping-40k-thermostats-a-month/
50		- startup Nest has closed on a round of $80M - now shipping 40,000-50,000 of its learning thermostats per month. If growth continues at current rate, Nest could reach a shipment rate of 1 million thermostats per year by the summer. shipments, not sales. - big growth in Europe, in addition to its shipments in the U.S. Nest sells its thermostats through big-box retailers like Lowe’s and Best Buy, as well as through the online Apple store and its own online website. It’s also struck some initial partnerships with utilities like service provider Reliant.	- gigaom says the funding should help nest expand into more detailed smart home service - lighting, alarm systems, etc - thermostat costs $250. learns its owner’s behavior and uses smart algorithms to shave off 20 percent to 30 percent of energy used for heating and cooling.
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54		Rio De Janeiro Embeds QR Codes Into Sidewalks To Give Tourist Info	http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/28/rio-de-janeiro-embeds-qr-codes-sidewalk_n_2566129.html
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74		Hi. I work in a BigBox store, and here’s what I’ve seen; 1. Chrome books are being seen as Nexus 7's with keyboards. We couldn't keep the tablets in stock over Xmas, and have yet to recover. Consumers have seen what can be done on their Android phones, and are applying the lessons. 2. More than a few of us actively discouraged customers from buying the Kindle or Nook in favor of a generic Android tablet. Google or Amazon isn't going anywhere, but you could have said the same for Borders a decade ago. Wouldn’t bet on Barnes & Noble to be around in half that time. 3. Office 365 works on " select mobile devices," not Android, and not iOS. Even accessing SkyDrive is a bit wonky - you can view content, but you'll need a third-party application to download the doc, edit it, and upload it back. But if you need Macro's in Excel, or the squadron of flying bullet-points in PowerPoint, there's MS Office. -love the show -jim, Fort Worth, TX
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Tuesday January 29 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Microsoft released new versions of Office today led by Home Premium 365. For $10 a month or $100 a year, customers can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access on up to 5 Windows or Mac computers along with 20GB of SkyDrive space and 60 minutes of Skype calls. Non-subscription versions run from $140 up to $400. Office University 365 sells to students for $80 for a 4-year term that includes two computers. Office 365 for Business will come February 27 for $150 a year.	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/01/29/microsoft-releases-office-365-home-premium-a-consumer-focused-edition-of-its-cloud-productivity-suite-for-100year/
13	sl	Yesterday we passed along a rumor from 9to5Mac that Apple would begin offering its fourth-generation iPad with double the storage capacity. And today, Apple made it official! The 128-gigabyte Wi-Fi-only iPad will cost $799, while a cellular version will sit at $929. The new iPads will be available on Feb. 5.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57566376-37/apple-ipad-jumps-to-128gb-starting-at-$799/
14	ia	According to AdAge, YouTube is working to launch paid subscriptions for channels. AdAge says that the first paid channels could cost somewhere around $1 to $5 per month and could roll out as soon as Q2 of this year. Reportedly, YouTube has reached out to channel providers to create pay channels.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57566424-93/youtube-to-try-out-paid-channel-subscriptions-says-adage/
15	tm	Google Maps is filling in the details for North Korea thanks to the contributions of citizen cartographers in Google Map Maker. Previously Google's North Korea map only showed empty space and the location of Pyongyang. As more proven accurate contributions are made, Google will update the map.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/28/google-posts-newly-detailed-north-korea-maps/
16	sl	HTC's holding a press conference in New York City on February 19th to unveil its latest device. No other details have been sent to the press, but presumably it'll be centered on its upcoming flagship Android phone, code-named “M7,”, rumored to have impressive specs like a 4.7-inch full-HD display, a 1.7GHz quad-core processor, and a 13-megapixel camera.	http://bgr.com/2013/01/29/htc-m7-release-date-press-conference-310750/
17	ia	OpenTable announced it is acquiring Foodspotting for $10 million. If you're unfamiliar with Foodspotting, it lets users search for restaurants or types of dishes and then presents the users with photos from those restarants. How will the service be integrated? The CEO of OpenTable says that when you book a place using OpenTable, you could see photos of entrees from the Foodspotting catalog in your confirmation email.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/29/opentable-to-acquire-foodspotting-for-10-million/
18	tm	WhatsApp is popular with the young dating set and with privacy regulators. A joint Canadian-Dutch probe concluded that the mobile messaging service breached privacy laws in both countries. While messages sent in WhatsApp disappear after viewing, it was the apps required access to a user's entire address book that ran afoul of privacy laws. WhatsApp has addressed many of the concerns but could face sanctions of regulators are not eventually satisfied.	http://www.zdnet.com/whatsapp-still-breaching-privacy-laws-canadian-dutch-probe-7000010452/
19	sl	Crashlytics, a crash reporting platform, is merging with Twitter, but will continue to work on its own product.. Crashlytics builds a tool that allows developers to get detailed reports on issues with apps and what exactly was causing crashes or bugs. Their dashboards on the web and in the Mac app allows for detailed analysis and reporting of crashes so that developers can tackle the problems more efficiently. Crashlytics is already built into iOS apps like Twitter, Vine, Yelp, TaskRabbit and Kayak.	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2013/01/28/crash-reporting-firm-crashlytics-merges-with-twitter-continues-developing-product/
20	tm	Yahoo had some good news in their Q4 earnings report, how good depends on who you are. Yahoo reported revenue of $1.22 billion – excluding traffic acquisition costs – and earnings per share of $0.32, on a non-GAAP basis. That beat analysts expectations of $1.21 billion and earnings per share $0.28. Display ad revenue was down while search revenue was up. It's not bad news but not overwhelming evidence of a turnaround yet. Yahoo stock started the day up but leveled off quickly.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/28/despite-declining-display-revenue-yahoo-beats-street-with-non-gaap-eps-0-32/?
21	ia	The World Trade Organization has given Antigua and Barbuda approval to host its own sites that ignore U.S. intellectual property rights. The U.S. previously labelled the move "government-authorized piracy." The dispute between the United States and the Carribean nation is over U.S. efforts to shut down online gambling operations originating from Antigua and Barbuda.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/world-trade-organization-approves-new-site-full-of-pirated-material-from-us/
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27	tm	Office 2013 available now: Microsoft ditches DVDs in push for cloud subscriptions	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/29/3927866/office-2013-pricing-office-365-subscriptions-available-now
28		Microsoft's Office 2013 Is Software for the Cloud	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-29/microsofts-old-software-comes-with-a-new-image
29		Microsoft’s Cloud-Friendly Office 365 Launches	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/01/microsoft-office-365-launch/
30		Office 365 Home Premium and University launched $10 a month or $100 a year ($80 for 4-year University) 5 installs MAc or PC, first month free - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access. - 20 GB Sky Drive, 60 minutes Skype calls - Office Home & Student 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote) $140 Home and Business costs $220, Office Professional 2013 $400 - No DVDs, only product codes for download - Subscription gives free access to upgrades, Office.com with non-nstall access to apps - Office 365 for businesses won’t be available until February 27. $150 a year Q: All the right things, will it prevent migration to Dropbox and Quickoffice?
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32	ia	Acer Sees Success in Chrome; Windows Fails to Drive Sales	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-27/acer-sees-success-in-chrome-pcs-as-windows-fails-to-drive-sales.html
33		HP's first Chromebook revealed in leaked spec sheet	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/28/3924524/hp-first-chromebook-revealed-in-leaked-spec-sheet
34		- Acer says its Chromebooks accounted for 5 to 10 of Acer's US shipments since their release in November - Acer President Jim Wong says that the ratio is expected to be sustainable in the long term and that Acer is looking at offering Chrome books in other developed markets - Wong called Windows 8 "not successful" - While Chrome has no license fee, Acer had to spend more money on marketing and promotions, offsetting the cost savings. - Acer won't build any RT machines - Meanwhile a PDF of an HP Chromebook leaked with an embargo date of Feb 17th Q: Is this a backlash for MS getting into hardware?
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36	sl	Apple iPad jumps to 128GB, starting at $799	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57566376-37/apple-ipad-jumps-to-128gb-starting-at-$799/
37		- 9to5 Mac right on the money. 128 gb, 799 wifi, 929 cellular. - apple press release not that exciting. macworld happening now, but doubt apple cares about that timing. - andy inahtko on twitter: I think the 128 gig iPad is mostly here to appeal to vertical markets (like medical imaging) that transact huge data	q: have we effectively erased spring product cycle? tom said yesterday apple may not care about them anymore
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41	tm	Despite declining display unit, Yahoo beats with Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $0.32, revenue of $1.22 billion	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/28/despite-declining-display-revenue-yahoo-beats-street-with-non-gaap-eps-0-32/?
42		Yahoo Q4 subtext: 'Marissa Mayer effect' starts to show up	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57566246-93/yahoo-q4-subtext-marissa-mayer-effect-starts-to-show-up/
43		Marissa Mayer’s 3 Goals for Yahoo: A Better UI, Bigger International Reach And Broader Demographics	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/28/marissa-mayer-details-her-3-goals-for-yahoo-more-users-bigger-international-reach-and-broader-demographics/
44		Same old Yahoo: why better earnings don’t equal a turnaround	http://paidcontent.org/2013/01/29/same-old-yahoo-why-better-earnings-dont-equal-a-turnaround/	SHOW CHART
45		"Revenue $1.22 billion - expected $1.21 billion EPS $0.32 -- expected $0.28 - Display ads fell 3% -- search revenue rose 4% - Emphasized better employee retention and morale - employees identified around 385 “annoyances or barriers” - M&A: acquisitions of Pinterest-style news startup, Snip.it last week, video chat startup OnTheAir in December and Stamped in October. - Identified 12 assets they want to make a ""digital daily habit"" Flickr and Mail mobile apps first step - Opportunities: “search, display, mobile and video,” - Challenges: “Increasing usage, growing our international presence and appealing to a broader demographic of users — roughly in that order of priority.” - Jeff John Roberts points out Yahoo has become a small fish (show chart) Q: Two full Quarters. What do we think of CEO Mayer?"
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48		- 6 months free in just launched countries - UK, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden. - desktop/web only, not mobile - after 6 mo. period, Rdio says pricing may vary by country. In the US, Rdio Web is unlimited web streaming for $4.99/month. Rdio Unlimited is $9.99/month and offers unlimited Web and mobile streaming, along with wireless syncing to listen when offline. - brazil and germany noticably absent. rdio vaguely says that timeliness of features and offers is sometimes determined by its partners. - spotify is the big intnl. co in streaming space, beta testing browser-based music app.	do we think excluding mobile is the right way to hook ppl?
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51		- AdAge says YouTube is prepping tp launch paid subscriptions for individual channels - YouTube has reached out to a small group of channel producers and asked them to submit applications to create channels that users would have to pay to access. - Cost would be around $1 to $5/month. - YouTube is also considering charging for content libraries and access to live events, a la pay-per-view, as well as self-help or financial advice shows. - AdAge sources say that YT could introduce the paid channels as early as Q2 of this year - Partners will also have the option to include ads in their pay channels, but its unclear what form those will take. Q: What kind of experience would you expect/want from a paid YT channel? No ads?	YouTube already offers pay-per-view content like movies and television shows
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12	tm	When the video app Vine launched the ChatRoulette jokes came fast and furious. Sadly for Vine, the jokes became naked reality when a pornographic video showed ups stye Editor's Pick, placing at the top of the home screen for every Vine user. The video was removed and Twitter told The Verge it appeared as an editor's pick due to human error.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/28/3924148/hardcore-porn-climbs-to-the-top-of-vines-editors-picks
13	sl	Apple's iOS and Android platforms together capture a record 92% of worldwide smartphone shipments in the last quarter of 2012, according to data by Strategy Analytics. Android alone took in 152.1 million shipments last quarter, almost double the 80.6 million shipped in 2011's fourth quarter. The market share for Android also jumped to 70% from 51% a year before, and Android vendors shipped nearly 500 million smartphones in 2012.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57566122-94/apple-android-grab-92-percent-of-all-smartphone-shipments/
14	ia	Lenovo says that its CFO's comments about potentially acquiring RIM were taken out of context. The company says that its CFO was "speaking broadly about M&A strategy" and his comments were consistent with all of Lenovo's previous statements on M&A. We'll all have to put our dreams of "ThinkBerries" away for now.	http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/01/28/lenovo-responds-rim-acquisition-reports/
15	tm	News out of China should make Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft salivate a little.. or a lot. A source from China's Ministry of Culture told China Daily the government is reviewing the policy of banning game consoles. The ban was issued by 7 ministries so would need approval from all parties to be lifted.	http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2013-01/28/content_16178722.htm
16	sl	Soverain Software is a company that seems like it's in the e-commerce business, however, it's really in the business of filing patent lawsuits against e-commerce companies. The company's plan to extract a patent tax of about one percent of revenue from a ton of online retailers like Nordstrom, Home Depot, and Radio Shack, was shut down last week by Newegg, who won an appeal ruling that invalidates the three patents Soverain used to start the patent war.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/how-newegg-crushed-the-shopping-cart-patent-and-saved-online-retail/
17	ia	RIM announced its BlackBerry World store will be packed to the gills with apps, music, movies and TV shows. Music from BlackBerry World will be DRM-free and available in 18 countries. Video will be available for rent or purchase in the U.S., Canada and the UK. Will you want to watch any of the videos from BlackBerry World? Yup - because RIM has major players signed up - ABC, NBC, Sony Pictures, Walt Disney and more.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/28/blackberry-world-music-and-video-offerings-detailed/
18	tm	When Apple surprised us with a new iPad model last autumn, folks wondered what would happen to the usual spring launch of new iPads. Rumor mill to the rescue. 9to5 Mac says they have word from sources that Apple will release a new version of the 4th-gen iPad. The only difference? 128 GB of capacity and a $799 starting price.	http://9to5mac.com/2013/01/27/apple-ready-to-release-additional-ipad-model-likely-128gb-version/
19	sl	Happy Data Privacy Day! In celebration, Google posted Monday to its Official Blog some initiatives it's taking to protect consumers from intrusions on their privacy, as well as inform them about intrusive activity. These include further work for modernization of the U.S. Electronic Communications Privacy Act, making its reports on government requests for information more transparent, and Continuing to strictly review government requests for personal information of users.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2026527/google-vows-to-push-legal-reforms-to-protect-user-privacy.html
20	tm	One Samsung employee is dead and four hospitalized after a gas leak at the company's semiconductor plant in Hwaseong, Korea. According to The Verge, A local government official told AsiaE that Samsung is being investigated to see if it violated any laws in the reporting of the leak and proper equipping of safety gear. Yohnap reports the dead worker was not wearing a hazard suit, only a gas mask. The other four injured workers all had hazard suits on.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/28/3923918/samsung-fatal-gas-leak-hwaseong-semiconductor-plant
21	ia	Jonathan Coulton re-released his cover of "Baby Got Back" to Google Play, Amazon and iTunes. He says the track is "a cover of Glee's cover of Sir Mix-a-Lot's song, which is to say it's exactly the same as my original version." The television show Glee covered "Baby Got Back" and used Coulton's arrangement without any credit. Coulton says that he's giving away all the proceeds from the sales of the track between now and the end of Februrary to the It Gets Better Project and the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/27/3922186/jonathan-coulton-re-releases-baby-got-back
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27	sl	Hardcore porn briefly climbs to the top of Vine's 'Editor's Picks'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/28/3924148/hardcore-porn-climbs-to-the-top-of-vines-editors-picks
28		- vine featured pornographic video in editor's picks section for a time over weekend. - when new user signs up, editor's picks is featured, pushed out to many new users - vine owned by twitter. twitter & apple have close relationship - twitter baked into iOS more than ever. what happens now? - 500px got app removed from app store "for featuring pornographic images and material, a clear violation of our guidelines. We also received customer complaints about possible child pornography. We've asked the developer to put safeguards in place to prevent pornographic images and material in their app." - you can report a vine for being inappropriate, warning label will show up over your vine	Vine statement: "A human error resulted in a video with adult content becoming one of the videos in Editor's Picks, and upon realizing this mistake we removed the video immediately. We apologize to our users for the error."
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31		WSJ reports Mitchell Kipper, Chief of BN retail says company will close a third of its stores in the next ten years - Has 689 stores now will reduce to 450-500 (does not include 674 College stores) - Had been closing 15 a year while opening 30 or more. Opened only two new stores last year - Has considered spinning off Nook divisions. Sales of Nook didn't meet expectations during holidays Q: What should BN's stategy be?
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34		- 9to5 mac says 128gb retina full-size ipad on the way: - It is a fourth-generation iPad, not a new design. black/white. - It comes in both WiFi-only and WiFi + Cellular versions. - 10-pack deals (in both colors) for educational institutions will be offered. - developers found code in the soon-to-be-released iOS 6.1 that points to 128GB iOS devices, and with recent findings of 128GB references in Apple’s recent iTunes 11 release - also might match up w report that mini isn't getting retina refresh till October, and fifth-gen iPad would get iPad mini design elements.	- pricing: $799 for the WiFi-only model and $929 for cellular+wifi. - q: who wants this? heavy video watchers?
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38		Revamped BlackBerry World includes music, movies, and next-day TV shows for BlackBerry 10	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/28/3924204/blackberry-world-includes-music-movies-and-next-day-tv-shows-blackberry-10
39		BlackBery World music and movies - rent or download shows and movies - no subscription music option, music in 18 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Australia, India, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore.) - Most Movies day after DVD, US, Canada, UK - Some TV shows day after air in US, UK, and Canada - All major movie studios and music labels, light on cable channels (No HBO or Discovery for example) Q: I said this is what RIM needed for PLayBook. Too little too late or still helpful?
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42		Samsung is bringing its Music Hub to non-Samsung devices - SVP for Samsung Media Services TJ Kang told The Next Web that Music Hub is expanding - Currently available for the Note 2 and the Galaxy S 3, will expand to other Samsung devices first, then to non-Samsung devices - Music Hub: lets you upload your music (does scan and match), access Samsung's 19M song catalog, purchase songs, and also does music recommendations - Unlimited plays, no ads - timing for a wider rollout of Music Hub for Samsung hardware depends on securing territory-specific deals with music labels and the release schedule for the company’s future flagship devices during 2013. Q: Will Samsung's Music Hub be a major player in the music market or will it be an also ran?	- By way of comparison, Sony offers the Music Unlimited streaming service on its own hardware and on desktop computers, Apple iOS and non-Sony Android devices - even walmart had a digital music store at one point
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45		Tomb Raider not coming to Wii U because developer wants to deliver the same experience across platforms	http://www.polygon.com/2013/1/28/3924028/tomb-raider-not-coming-to-wii-u-because-developer-wants-to-deliver
46		The next Tomb Raider isn't coming to the Wii U - Crystal Dynamics creative director Noah Hughes said that the company won't deliver Tomb Raider to the Wii U - He said he wanted to give players the same experience across platforms and that, "I think something like the Wii U often asks you to do something unique based on a unique interface," he added. "That's something as a gamer I love but it's something you don't want to do half-heartedly as a developer." Q: Should Nintendo be worried that it's not getting Tomb Raider? Could this be the start of a trend?
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57		Microsoft is "launching" the new Office on Tuesday in Bryant Park, New York. Microsoft released Office 2013 to manufacturing on October 11, 2012 and promised to make the last bits commercially available in Q1.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57566166-75/office-2013-to-debut-tomorrow/
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2		Facebook shuts out competitiors, Lenovo wants RIM, Why the Internet is essential http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: LOWER THIRD URL:
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12	tm	Paris judge Anne-Marie Sauteraud ruled Thursday in favor of an Association of Jewish Students in France (UEJF) request for account details of Twitter users that used an anti-semitic hashtag. Twitter has been given two weeks to comply with that ruling. Should it fail to do so, it will be fined €1,000 per day.	http://www.zdnet.com/twitter-ordered-to-give-up-details-of-racist-tweeters-7000010283/
13	sl	IDC has released its latest numbers on the quarter, and estimates that Samsung shipped a record 63.7 million smartphones during the period. That’s a 29% share of the industry-wide 219.4 million units shipped in the quarter. But there's more - Samsung’s total for 2012 hit 215.8 million units, up 129% on its 2011 figure.	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/01/25/idc-samsung-shipped-record-63-7m-smartphones-in-q4-12/
14	ia	Microsoft reported its fiscal Q2 2013 results. Revenue was $21.5B, up 2.7% compared to last year at the same time. The Windows division, which includes the Surface, increased its revenue by 24% although specifics Surface sales were not broken out. It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for Microsoft as its net income was down 3.7% compared to last year.	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/01/24/microsoft-reports-strong-fq2-revenue-of-21-46b-as-windows-post-surprisingly-strong-results/
15	dk	Verizon hasn't been making much good use of the 700 MHz spectrum it acquired in 2008. The spectrum comes with some open access provisions and doesn't work well with Verizon's existing networks. Well that's AT&T's problem now. AT&T announced it intends to buy the licenses from Verizon as part of a $1.9 billion spectrum swap deal. AT&T will transfer some Adavnces Wireless Spectrum in western states. The whole magilla is subject to regulatory approval later this year.	http://allthingsd.com/20130125/verizon-att-in-1-9-billion-deal-to-swap-some-spectrum/
16	tm	The fight for finding friends rages on. Within hours of the launch of Vine, the new 6-second video app for Twitter, Facebook blocked the ability for Vine users to find their Facebook friends on Vine. Previously Twitter cut off access to Instagram's ability to find Twitter friends. Facebook owns Instagram.	http://allthingsd.com/20130124/facebook-cuts-off-friend-finding-access-to-vine-twitters-new-video-app/
17	sl	Lenovo, the 2nd largest PC producer, is assessing potential acquisition targets and strategic alliances, including a deal with RIM. “We are looking at all opportunities -- RIM and many others,” Chief Financial Officer Wong Wai Ming said yesterday in an interview at the World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos, Switzerland. “We’ll have no hesitation if the right opportunity comes along that could benefit us and shareholders.”	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-24/lenovo-says-rim-bid-among-options-to-boost-mobile-unit.html
18	ia	A German court ruled that Internet is an "essential" part of life and if internet access is disrupted, people can claim compensation from the ISP. The case revolved around a man who could not use his DSL connection. German law allows for compensation when there is a loss of essential material items. Now the internet is on that list of essentials.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/24/us-germany-internet-idUSBRE90N15H20130124
19	dk	Apple issued its Supplier Responsibility Report and says it has severed its relationship with Guangdong Real Faith Pingzhou Electronics after finding 74 underage labor violations. With this latest report, Apple conducted 339 audits in its supply chain. That's 72% more audits compared to its 2011 report.	http://allthingsd.com/20130124/apple-busts-supplier-for-underage-labor-in-latest-responsibility-report/
20	tm	Belkin announced Thursday it plans to acquire Cisco's home networking unit which includes the Linksys brand. Belkin intends to keep the Linksys brand and guaranteed it would honor all warranties. The move marks Cisco's definitive turn away from the consumer market. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.	http://www.zdnet.com/belkin-buying-ciscos-home-networking-business-linksys-7000010297/
21	sl	The Caribbean island of Antigua is due to appear before the World Trade Organization (WTO) on January 28th seeking permission to run a site that sells music, movies and software - but ignores copyright law. Antigua went to the WTO after the US moved to stop American citizens using gambling services, including web-based betting shops and casinos, run from the Caribbean country. Antigua claims that action deprived it of billions of dollars in revenue. The US has objected to Antigua's plan saying it amounted to official "piracy" of intellectual property.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21193634
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28	sl	Facebook Is Done Giving Its Precious Social Graph To Competitors	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/24/my-precious-social-graph/
29		- both cut off of FB API: Twitter’s new photo app Vine and messaging app Voxer from Find Friends - as explanation, FB points to its Platform Policy that states “Competing social networks: (a) You may not use Facebook Platform to export user data into a competing social network without our permission.” - this isn't new. in 2010 FB blocked Twitter from using its Find Friends feature. Google was pissed FB was importing Gmail contacts but not exporting friend lists. FB began offering Download Your Data, which included your Friend List, but only in plain text. - josh constine at TC: Facebook is not an “open platform.” If companies are worried that Find Friends or other FB data access could be ripped away from them with little notice, it could cause a chilling effect on development on the FB platform. No one wants to build an app that relies on FB data if it could disappear. FB enforced its ban on exporting data for use in social networks. Russian search engine Yandex’s new social search mobile app Wonder got all of its API calls blocked just three hours after launch. That’s a lot of programming and product work down the drain.	- Twitter cut off Instagram’s access to Twitter’s own version of “Find Friends.” last summer
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33		Microsoft's Profit Falls 3.7% as Windows 8 Gets Off to a Slow Start	http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324539304578262190945581974.html
34		Microsoft plans to add to Surface line-up with more models, better distribution	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-plans-to-add-to-surface-line-up-with-more-models-better-distribution-7000010328/
35		MS released its fiscal Q2 2013 financials - Revenue rose 2.7% to $21.5 billion from $20.9 billion a year earlier - Net income down 3.7% to $6.38 billion year-over-year Microsoft's Windows division - (which includes the Surface hardware) experienced a 24% revenue increase in the quarter to $5.88 billion - MS said 60 million Windows 8 licenses sold (which MS has said before earlier this month) - Peter Klein CFO says the increase in revenues were due to retail upgrades, Surface sales, and multi-year license agreements w/enterprises were up "double digits" (this could mean either Win8 or Win7) - Surface numbers were not broken out, but Klein says that MS will "expand the product line-up" and is working with OEMs to deliver touch devices "at the right price point."	- The results sent Microsoft's shares down 2.1% in after-hours trading - Entertainment and Devices Division (this is Xbox) down 11% in revenue year over year Q: MS reported modest improvments in revenue, but a lower profit - is it too early to say Windows 8 isn't a hit? Will lower cost 8 devices drive adoption over time?
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39		Lenovo might be doing a deal with RIM - This is no rumor. According to Lenovo CFO Wong Wai Ming, Lenovo is "looking at all opportunities -- RIM and many others." - Wong said that Lenovo has spoken to RIM and its bankers about various combinations or strategic ventures - RIM did not comment on the possible Lenovo deal - If Lenovo were to purchase RIM, it would be subject to automatic review by the Canadian government to see if the transaction is of a "net benefit" to the country. Q: Would a licensing arrangement or acquisition best suit Lenovo? Neither?
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43		AT&T’s Q4 2012 Beats Street With $32.6B In Revenue, Misses With EPS Of $0.44, Smartphone Subscriber Base Jumps To 47.1M	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/24/atts-q4-2012-beats-street-with-32-6b-in-revenue-misses-with-eps-of-0-44-smartphone-subscriber-base-jumps-to-47-1m/
44		- AT&T has acquired some 700 MHz B band spectrum from Verizon in a $1.9B cash deal. the licenses will cover more than 42M people across 18 US states. ATT gets Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum licenses in five of those markets. - subject to regulatory approval, but it believes the deal will close “in the second half of 2013.” - VZ has said for a long time that if it was able to buy some of its rivals’ spectrum, it would discard the extra 700 MHz licenses it purchased during auctions in 2008. The spectrum doesn’t really work well with Verizon’s own networks	- AT&T's Q4 2012 earnings results yesterday: reporting overall quarterly revenues of $32.6B (an increase of 0.2% year over year), and earnings per share of $0.44, also record smartphone sales - carrier sold 10.2M smartphone devices and activated 8.6M iPhones.
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49		Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe: Consumers right monetary compensation for internet service interruption - Deemed Internet "essential" part of life (France, Finland) - Case: Man lost DSL for 2 mnths. Compensated for phone and fax outage but not Internet - Under German law the loss of use of essential material items can be compensated. - "The Internet plays a very important role today and affects the private life of an individual in very decisive ways. Therefore loss of use of the Internet is comparable to the loss of use of a car." Q: Again we ask, is the Internet "essential"?
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52		Common Crawl - nonprofit Web database Founded by Factual CEO Gilad Elbaz - also has Google’s director of research, Peter Norvig, and MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito on its advisory board. - five billion pages, adding up to 81 terabytes of data, available from Amazon Cloud Computing ($25) - TinEye, a “reverse” search engine that finds images similar to one provided by the use - Programmer used it to determine Facebook connections to web pages and got funding for Lucky Oyster - Ben Zhao, an associate professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara says Common Crawl is likely unique but being thwarted by social sites who restrict crawling Q: Great sign for the perseverance of openness on the Web, or dying gasp as the balkanization of data puts more info behind walls?
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77		TNT crew; I know that RIM is a frequent topic of discussion on the show, and in the trade rags - So it just occurred to me how Blackberry could get me to give up my iPhone 5. Tethering. If RIM could convince the carriers not to upcharge for tethering to a data plan that I am all ready paying for, I'd make the jump. I'd tether my iPad and live with the shame of using a Blackberry. Just sayin'. They always made quality devices, and lead the way in enterprise integration for a generation. If they could just provide a browser that didn't suck ... Curious to hear your thoughts on the idea - what would it take for you to give up the breath of available apps on your iPhone or Android device? -- Cable Ninja
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2		Why Apple's record revenue is bad news, Google's secret wireless project, Twitter's Instagram for video http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Danny Sullivan, Editor-In-Chief, Search Engine Land LOWER THIRD URL: searchengineland.com	AIRPLAY
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12	tm	Apple announced their Q1 earnings yesterday setting another round of records with $54 billion of revenue and earnings of $13.81 a share. Apple also reported record iPad sales of 22.9 million, record iPhone sales of 47.8 million. Wall Street responded accordingly by punishing the stock for not being as awesome as Wall Street expected. Apple shares were down 10% this morning.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/23/us-apple-results-idUSBRE90M1HD20130123
13	ia	Nokia announced it's doing something it hasn't done in a while - it's profitable again. The company announced a 202 million euro profit, which is its first quarterly profit in almost two years. Lumia sales were up to 4.4 million compared to 2.9 million in the previous quarter. All this good news means that Nokia's shares dropped as much as 8.4% in trading.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/25/technology/nokia-shows-a-profit-but-shares-drop.html
14	tm	The fallout from Sony's disastrous April 2011 Playstation Network outage hasn't ended yet. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has fined the company £250,000 for “a serious breach of the [U.K.'s] Data Protection Act” (DPA). David Smith, Deputy Commissioner and Director of Data Protection, said Sony should have “known better”.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/24/sony-fined-nearly-400000-by-u-k-data-protection-watchdog-for-2011-playstation-network-hack/
15	ia	Twitter's officially unveiled its video service called Vine. Right now, you can get Vine for iOS which lets you create videos that can be no longer than 6 seconds. Since Twitter owns Vine, Vine videos linked in Tweets will appear in the tweet as autoplaying, but muted, video.	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2013/01/24/twitter-introduces-vine-for-ios-an-app-for-sharing-six-second-looping-videos-on-the-service/
16	tm	Google has asked the FCC for a license to build an "experimental radio service" on its Mountain View campus using the 2524-2652 MHz range. That spectrum is being used in China, Brazil and Japan to construct new wireless networks. Clearwire holds the license for that spectrum int he US, but no consumer handsets currently work in that range.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/24/google-experimental-wireless-network/
17	ia	What is the most used mobile app in the United States? Tom? Guesses? No! According to ComScore, Facebook is now the most popular mobile app in the U.S. by garnering 85.5 million monthly unique users. Google Maps was the old number one, but Maps took a dive when iOS got rid of the app. However Maps still has around 75 million uniques as of December 2012.	http://mashable.com/2013/01/23/facebook-most-used-app/
18	tm	Google released its Transparency Report on Wednesday showing government requests for user information. The US led the way by far with more than 8400 requests for nearly 15,000 accounts, way in front of India, the country with the next most requests. Google said it complied with 88% of the requests and unlike many companies requires a warrant, not just a subpoena, if the request is for content of email.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/google-stands-up-for-gmail-users-requires-cops-to-get-a-warrant/
19	ia	I've got a softspot for Logitech's Harmony remotes. But you know who doesn't? Logitech! Logitech's third quarter earnings say the company will be selling off its remote control and digital video security divisions. Logitech reported an operating loss of $180 million for its third quarter.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57565558-92/logitech-to-unload-harmony-line-after-disappointing-quarter/
20	tm	Netflix surprised the markets with a strong fourth quarter well above analyst expectations. The company announced $945 million for the quarter, up from $876 million last year and $10 million ahead of analyst's expectations. Earnings were 13 cents a share, down from 64 cents a share last year but above the 12 cents a share expected. Best news was the addition of 2 million US subscribers compared to 220,000 last year and a rise of 1.8 million subs overseas. Netflix stock jumped more than 30% this morning.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/23/netflix-beats-the-street-reports-fourth-quarter-revenues-of-945-and-2-million-new-subscribers/
21	ia	Amazon just acquired text-to-speech company Ivona Software. The two companies have worked together in the past - Ivona's products like voice guide and text-to-speech are actually in the Kindle Fire. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57565615-93/now-were-talking-amazon-buys-text-to-speech-provider-ivona/
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27	tm	Apple Earnings: Good, Not Great	http://allthingsd.com/20130123/apple-earnings-good-not-great/
28		Apple still in the doghouse with Wall Street	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57565594-37/apple-still-in-the-doghouse-with-wall-street/
29		- Apple shares declined 30% in last 3 months Record revenue quarter, beat its own estimates EPS $13.81 (APL $11.75 STRT $13.47) Revenue $54 billion (APL $52 STRT $54.9) 47.8 million iPhones, 22.9 million iPads, 4.1 million Macs and 12.7 million iPods. EXPECTED 48 million iPhones, 22-23 iPads, 5 million Macs and 12 million iPods. - Apple stock down 10% this morning (10:13 AM EST) Q: Why?
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32		Google Creating Wireless Network, But For What?	http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/01/23/google-creating-wireless-network-but-for-what/
33		Google asks FCC for wireless spectrum, but don't get too excited	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57565604-93/google-asks-fcc-for-wireless-spectrum-but-dont-get-too-excited/
34		- Google's building an experimental wireless network - Last week, Google submitted an application to the FCC, asking for an experimental license to create an "experimental radio service" w/ a 2 mile radius covering Google's HQ - The network would run on the 2.5GHz band - it would be using wireless frequencies that are controlled by Clearwire Corp - Steven Crowley, a wireless engineer, says “The only reason to use these frequencies is if you have business designs on some mobile service,” Crowley said. - a source with knowledge of Google's plans, has told CNET that the testing is just that, and at this time, the search giant has no plans to deliver a consumer-facing service with the spectrum. Q: What do you think Google is building?
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36	tm	After Getting Hundreds of Millions of Dollars From Microsoft, Nokia to Start Paying Redmond	http://allthingsd.com/20130124/after-getting-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-from-microsoft-nokia-to-start-paying-redmond/
37		Nokia Lumia sales up to 4.4 million in Q4, North America up 40 percent from previous year	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/24/3910638/nokia-lumia-sales-q4-2012
38		Nokia finally reports profit after six quarters of losses	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/24/3910528/nokia-q4-2012-financial-report-lumia-sales
39		Operating profit fro first time since Q1 2011 €8.04 billion with €439 million in profit €2.3 billion loss for its overall performance in 2012. - Bulk of revenue from Nokia Siemens Arm - Devices and Services was profitable mobile device sales dropped 24 percent from 113.5 million to 86.3 million Sold 4,4 million Lumias in Q4. 14.3 million Lumias to date. 700K in NA Since Feb. 2011 Nokia got $250 million a quarter from MS - Nokia also pays royalties on WP based on sales. Footnote says that royalties will no exceed payments from MS Q: Is Nokia out of the woods?
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45		Twitter introduces Vine for iOS, an app for sharing six second looping videos on the service	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2013/01/24/twitter-introduces-vine-for-ios-an-app-for-sharing-six-second-looping-videos-on-the-service/
46		Vine: A new way to share video	http://blog.twitter.com/2013/01/vine-new-way-to-share-video.html
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48		- Twitter CEO Dick Costolo posted a video tweet using the Vine app. Twitter bought Vine back in Oct 2011 - What did Costolo post? A looping 6-second video of steak tartare being prepared - That was just a teaser as Twitter introduced Vine officially shortly thereafter - The app is for iOS only right now (iPhone and iPod touch, no iPad specific app) - The video autoplays without audio and appears w/in the body of the embedded tweet - No twitter branding on the video - After you make a Vine vid, you can choose to post on Vine, Twitter and/or FB Q: A looping 6-second autoplaying mute video - is this the method to get people to make quick videos for the web?
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51		Netflix CEO Reed Hastings thinks he can win the video subscription war	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/23/3908374/subscribers-netflix-ceo-reed-hastings-steps-TV
52		- Netflix now has 27.15M subscribers in the U.S. - That's an increase of 2.05M customers in the U.S. (3rd Q: 25.1M) - Net income $7.9M, analysts expected a loss - Share prices jumped by more than 35% in after-hours trading - Netflix added nearly two million new subscribers in other countries - Asked whether the company’s reputation had fully recovered after its missteps in 2011, Mr. Hastings said, “We’re on probation at this point, but we’re not out of jail.” - “we really want to make it easy to quit” Netflix. If the exit door is well marked, he asserted, subscribers will be more likely to come back. - The question really is whether Netflix can keep adding subscribers while its content costs go up. Q: Will its original programming like "House of Cards" and "Arrested Development" attract enough of a subscriber base for Netflix to keep growing? If not, what would?	“The virtuous cycle for us is to gain more subscribers, get more content, gain more subscribers, get more content,” Mr. Hastings said in an earnings conference call.
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55		Google Image desktop search now more like tablet version - Click on an image brings up the larger version in a central preview area: - Instead of taking you to source, Google says it has increased the number of ways to click through to the source - Not loading host page means no more 'phantom' visits - Domain is now clickable, new button to visit source. Google tests show net increase in average click through - Rolling out live now over the next few days Q: Do you like?
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59		Dell Dude' wants to save Dell by bringing back the 'Dell Dude'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/24/3910570/dell-dude-ben-curtis-is-the-solution-to-dells-problems
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65		Tomorrow, Friday Jan. 25th, SimCity Beta kicks off
66		Saturday, January 26th Unlocking your own cellphone w/o carrier permission becomes Illegal in the U.S.	http://mashable.com/2013/01/23/unlocking-cellphones-illegal/
67		On April 19th, the Steve Jobs biopic jOBS, starring Ashton Kutcher, opens in theaters	http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ashton-kutchers-jobs-hit-theaters-414868
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80		Hey TNT crew, I just wanted to comment my thoughts on Intel ramping down their motherboard production. This honestly concerns me for the desktop tower industry. Intel was one of the higher-end manufactures of premium motherboards and this really is bad news for the desktop market, on top of everything else we keep hearing about the desktop market slowing down. It seems that these manufactures keep trying to lower their cost in the mobile space, making laptops and ultrabooks even more affordable to the average user, while forgetting that they still make products for the high end power user. I’m not just referencing gamers. I work in an industry where we need a lot of high end 3D modeling and rendering machines, and you just can’t achieve that amount of power (for the price) of a laptop. I hope we don’t see the desktop market completely die off in favor of these consumer friendly cheap alternatives. What are your thoughts? Marty Cochrane, Canada
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82		Hey TNT Crew, As an employee in the Marketing Dept. of a medium sized Home Improvement chain, I can honestly say coupons are some of the most anxiety causing promotional tools ever invented. Now obvious mistakes aside, like in the case of Best Buy, when creating the coupon you have to imagine every way a consumer is going to try and take full advantage of the restrictions (and unintentional loopholes) you put in place. It can make you turn bitter towards your customer base. This stress is compounded when the higher-ups want to quickly enact a promotion and there just isn't time to properly proofread the small type, I imagine this is what happened at Best Buy. The strange thing is that the legals at MC [MasterCard?] didn't catch anything, I deal with credit card companies a lot and they normally have eyes that eagles would be jealous of. I just feel sorry for the poor person who put that coupon up on the website. I can't imagine he's having a very good week. Stephen the Graphic Artist
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2		Google turns it around, Nokia's best camera yet, How Steve Jobs used patents as a weapon http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Natali Morris LOWER THIRD URL: www.natalimorris.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Headlines declare it the end of an era. Intel confirmed it will ramp down its desktop motherboard business over the next three years. Of course ASUS, ASRock and Gigabyte will still make motherboards that work with Intel's desktop chipsets but the Haswell motherboards will be Intel's last hurrah.	http://www.anandtech.com/show/6685/the-end-of-an-era-intels-desktop-motherboard-business-to-ramp-down-over-next-3-years
13	ia	The Verge reports Nokia's working on a new Windows Phone that will feature a similar camera sensor as the 41MP Nokia 808 PureView handset. The new phone will feature a new design that will impact the Lumia line. Say goodbye to polycarbonate and hello to aluminum. The EOS phone is expected in the early summer on AT&T.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/23/3906566/nokia-eos-lumia-windows-phone-details
14	tm	RIM wants businesses to know it doesn't mind if Samsung makes fun of it for meaning business, BlackBerry Enterprise 10 is now available for download and allows for managing old and new BlackBerry OSs as well as iOS and Android phones. New customers can get a 60-day free trial of BES 10 and existing customers can take advantage of an upgrade program.	http://allthingsd.com/20130122/rim-ready-with-software-for-managing-both-new-blackberrys-and-rival/
15	ia	The lawsuit that alleges Apple, Google, Intel and others illegally agreed to not poach each other's employees is underway. In court filings, it was revealed that Steve Jobs threatened Palm with a patent lawsuit if Palm's CEO Edward Colligan didn't agree to the non-poaching scheme. The statement came from Colligan himself who said to Jobs that Palm would retaliate with its own claims based on patents if necessary.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/23/us-apple-google-lawsuit-idUSBRE90M04Y20130123
16	tm	Google impressed analysts with its fourth quarter numbers even with the confusing accounting gymnastics required to account for the sale of the Motorola Home division. Google reported revenues of $14.42 billion up 36% year over year and non-GAAP Earnings per share was $10.65 up from $9.50 a year ago. Overall Google attributed the good news to growth in advertising in mobile and on YouTube. The stock market seemed to like the stock and sent the stock back on a rise.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/22/amid-analyst-confusion-google-beats-q4-2012-revenue-up-36-percent-to-14-42b-net-income-of-2-89b/
17	ia	Nintendo announced it's going to bolster the Nintendo Wii U game library. The Gamecube game Legend of Zelda: The Wind Walker is getting remade with HD graphics and is scheduled for the fall. Two more Mario games are coming including a new Mario Kart. If you want older games, Nintendo announced its Nintendo Virtual Console will be available in the spring. If you bought games on the Virtual Console for the Wii, you will have to pay $1.00 - $1.50 to re-download new Wii U versions.	http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-9020_7-57565391-222/zelda-mario-kart-and-other-hits-coming-to-nintendos-wii-u/
18	tm	Apple has pulled the 500px and ISO500 photo apps. An Apple reviewer said the update couldn’t be approved because it allowed users to search for nude photos in the app. 500px does not allow pornographic images but does allow professional photographers to post nudes. The app defaults to a safe search that excludes the nudes and requires users to visit the desktop website to enable nude searching. Still this was not enough to satisfy Apple.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/22/apple-pulls-500pxs-mobile-apps-from-the-app-store-claiming-its-too-easy-to-search-for-nude-photos/
19	ia	When the sort-of-successor to Megaupload, Mega, launched, users found they had no way to change their password. Mega said if you lost your encryption key, you'd be locked out of your files and account. However, Mega will soon allow users to change or reset their password. One thing thought, a reset password only lets users back into their account. Files encrypted with the previous key would no longer be readable.	http://www.zdnet.com/mega-responds-to-security-concerns-implements-password-changes-7000010166/
20	tm	AMD announced earnings Tuesday with annual revenue at $5.4 billion, down 17 percent over a year ago. AMD ended 2012 with a net loss of $1.18 billion. AMD will reduce its workforce as a cost-cutting measure but still expects revenue to fall between 6 and 12 percent in Q1.	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/01/amd-tumbles-further-ended-2012-with-net-loss-of-1-18-billion/
21	ia	DARPA announced its next step in a project it calls Phoenix. The Phoenix project involves re-using parts from retired satellites in space to put them in working order. It's not really repair as much as it is recycling or frankenstein-ing. The project effectively would send a robot mechanic into space to remove parts from existing satellites and re-use them. The robot would be controlled via automation and by human operators via teleoperations. DARPA hopes to have a working demo of Phoenix by 2015. Robot mechanics in space. I love science.	http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/01/darpa-unveils-robotic-plan-to-reuse-recycle-satellites-in-2015/
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27	tm	Google profits back on track as annual revenue hits record	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21153580
28		Google says strong Q4 earnings driven by growth in mobile and YouTube	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/22/3904712/google-says-strong-Q4-earnings-driven-by-growth-in-mobile-and-youtube
29		Wall Street Buys Google’s Mobile Ad Story	http://allthingsd.com/20130123/wall-street-buys-googles-mobile-ad-story/
30		Google Grows Revenue and Profit, but Cost-Per-Click Still Down	http://allthingsd.com/20130122/google-grows-revenue-and-profit-but-cost-per-click-still-down/
31		On Google's big earnings day, Google+ is a no-show	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57565250-93/on-googles-big-earnings-day-google-is-a-no-show/
32		Google’s Larry Page Talks Improving Nexus Hardware Supply, Motorola’s Opportunities For Device Innovation	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/22/googles-larry-page-talks-improving-nexus-hardware-supply-motorolas-opportunities-for-device-innovation/
33		Net profit up 7% (Profits had fallen sharply in Q3) - International markets grew revenue 23% - Page created growth in ads on mobile and YouTube - CPC was down six percent year-over-year, but it rose two percent this quarter - traffic acquisition costs were stable Earnings call - Psy generated $8 million on Gangnam Style - Talked up mobile, hinted about tackling battery life and "when you drop your phone it shouldn't go splat" - Did not mention G+
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36		- The Verge reports Nokia will release a new PureView Windows Phone. It's codenamed EOS - It will include a similar sensor as the Nokia's 808 PureView handset - That's the 41MP Symbian-based phone Nokia released, could take photos at 38 or 34MP - The new Windows Phone will use aluminum instead of polycarbonate and be offered by AT&T this year in the summer Q: Can Nokia hang its hat on a camera to make its phone stand out in the market?
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39		The no-hire paper trail Steve Jobs and Eric Schmidt didn't want you to see	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/23/3906310/the-no-hire-paper-trail-steve-jobs-and-eric-schmidt-didnt-want-you-to-see
40		The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against several companies (Apple, Adobe, Google, Intel, Intuit, and Pixar) and forced them to dissolve the agreements in 2010, but the current lawsuit is a civil complaint filed by five former employees. - Old friend Judge Lucy Koh allowed documents to be unsealed form the court filing. - Steve Jobs threatened Palm CEO Edward Colligan with patent litigation if they didn't stop poaching - Colligan August 24, 2007: "Your proposal that we agree that neither company will hire the other's employees, regardless of the individual's desires, is not only wrong, it is likely illegal," Colligan wound up the letter saying you can't stop employees leaving and patent lawsuits would just end up meaning paying lawyers a lot of money - Jobs: "This is not satisfactory to Apple," Jobs wrote. "I'm sure you realize the asymmetry in the financial resources of our respective companies when you say: 'We will both just end up paying a lot of lawyers a lot of money.'" --- "take a look at our patent portfolio before you make a final decision here." - Judge Koh has ordered CEO Tim Cook to give deposition. Apple says Cook was not involved in the discussions, only Jobs. Also Google: - Amnon Geshuri informs Schmidt that a recruiter, having pursued an Apple employee, will be "terminated within the hour." Former head of People Operations Shona Brown declares it to be an "appropriate response" and asks Geshuri to "make a public example of this termination with the group." - Schmidt asks the dismissal to be made verbally so there is no paper trail.
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45		Yahoo acquires content sharing startup Snip.it	http://www.infoworld.com/d/the-industry-standard/yahoo-acquires-content-sharing-startup-snipit-211350
46		- Yahoo bought Snip.it - Snip.it created a web application for clipping news articles and arranging them in a Pinterest-like format. - Yahoo pretty much gets Snip.it's entire full-time staff - Snip.it has already been shut down, and users will have the option to download their data for a month from now, until February 21st. - Yahoo picked up video chat startup OnTheAir in December, recommendations app Stamped in October, and now Snip.it - and shut them all down Q: Does Yahoo absorbing these smaller companies seem like a smart move or should they keep those smaller projects under the Yahoo brand?
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49		The story behind DIAL: How Netflix and YouTube want to take on AirPlay	http://gigaom.com/2013/01/23/dial-open-airplay-competitor/
50		- Netflix and YouTube are teaming together on "Discovery and Launch," shortened to "DIAL" - What DIAL does - The system allows you to show content you can see on your mobile device on you SmartTV or STB - Unlike Miracast or Airplay, content isn't streaming or mirroring from the mobile device - DIAL allows the mobile device to launch the same app on that SmartTV or STB - DIAL is already supported by Google TVs and GigaOm's sources say some Samsung and LG TVs have partial support Q: Can the combination of two major content providers like YT and Netflix get DIAL off the ground? Why is it so hard to get content from one device to another?
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53		Consumerist has article on Best Buy coupon from this weekend - Gave $50 off when you spent $100 with restrictions when you used a MasterCard - exclude: prepaid cell phones, iPods, certain brands of TVs and cameras. One very key thing that it didn’t exclude: gift cards. - Also not limited to one per customer - Shoppers were buying scads of gift cards - By early afternoon appropriate restrictions were in place
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59		White House announces National Day of Civic Hacking, from June 1st to June 2nd	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/22/3905406/white-house-national-day-of-civic-hacking-open-season-on-government-data
60		ATIV Odyssey hitting Verizon January 24th for $50	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/23/ativ-odyssey-hitting-verizon-january-24th-for-50/
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62		Pebble Watch shipping out this afternoon	http://www.phonedog.com/2013/01/23/pebble-smartwatches-to-start-shipping-out-to-backers-this-afternoon/
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2		Mozilla puts out some phones, AT&T sucks up some spectrum, Steve Ballmer consolidates his POWER http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Brian Dunning, Science writer LOWER THIRD URL: skeptoid.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Mozilla has announced two developer handsets meant to test the FirefoxOS mobile operating system. Geeksphone and Telefonica have partnered to produce the phones called the Keon and the Peak. The Keon should be available in February and has pretty limited specs. The Peak has better specs but no availability was announced. Prices have not been set yet for either phone.	http://www.zdnet.com/keon-and-peak-first-firefox-os-handsets-revealed-7000010125/
13	sl	AT&T has signed an agreement with Atlantic Tele-Network (ATNI) to acquire its U.S. retail wireless operations for $780 million in cash. In the deal, AT&T will acquire wireless properties, licenses, network assets, retail stores -- which operates under the Alltel brand in the U.S. and AT&T will receive 585,000 subscribers.	http://www.zdnet.com/at-and-t-acquires-spectrum-assets-from-atlantic-tele-network-7000010127/
14	ia	Verizon just posted its 4th quarter numbers. The company suffered a loss of $4.22 billion. Last year the company lost $2 billion. This latest loss is attributed to costs due to Superstorm Sandy and a change in valuation of its pension liabilities.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57564808-94/verizon-q4-loss-doubles-pushed-by-sandy-pension-costs/
15	tm	On the heels of LG's announcement that the Optimus G will come to 50 more markets worldwide, comes news that the Optimus G Pro will come to Japan's NTT Docomo in late April. The G Pro is a 5-inch 1080p beast with a 3,000 mAh battery 1.7 GHz Snapdragon processor 2 GB of RAM and a 13 megapixel camera.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/22/lgs-5-inch-1080p-optimus-g-pro-confirmed-on-japanese-carriers-website/
16	sl	Dish Network is closing down roughly 300 Blockbuster stores in the coming weeks and laying off 3,000 employees. The company says the closures cover underperforming outlets or those that are nearing the end of their leases, will still leave 500 Blockbuster stores in the U.S. Douglas County-based Dish acquired the video-rental chain out of bankruptcy for $320 million in 2011.	http://business-news.thestreet.com/denver-post/story/dish-close-300-blockbuster-stores/1
17	ia	Amazon just expanded its in-app purchasing system for games. First available on Android and the Kindle Fire, Amazon's in-app purchasing system will be available on the PC, Mac and the web. Amazon takes a 30% cut, but its hook is in-app purchases can show up on Amazon's recommendation services and best seller lists.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/22/3903100/amazon-in-app-purchasing-mac-pc-web
18	tm	Apple nudged out Android in the US in Q4 2012 according to the Kantar Worldpanel ComTech numbers. The iPhone made up 51.2% of US sales while Android accounted for 44.8%. Windows Phone snagged third place with 2.8%. The iPhone also grabbed 2/3 of Japan. Android was number 1 in worldwide sales however though its growth is finally stabilizing. Windows Phone showed improvement to 5.(% of sales in Europe including 13.9% of Italy.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57565106-37/iphone-wins-51-percent-of-u.s-smartphone-sales-says-report/
19	sl	AMD has hired two senior engineers who come from both Qualcomm and Apple. Charles Matar, with expertise in low-power and embedded chip design will join from Qualcomm as AMD's new vice president of SoC Development, while Wayne Meretsky, formerly of Apple, was named vice president of software IP development. AMD still derives around 80 percent of its revenue from PCs, but that market is slowing down. Safe to say both hires will be involved in the next-gen of AMD.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/22/amd-hires-chip-experts-from-qualcomm-and-apple-aims-to-move-bey/
20	tm	Reports have been buzzing about the idea of Dell taking itself private and now CNBC reports Microsoft may be there to help. Microsoft reportedly is having conversations with Michael Dell and investment firm Silver Lake about putting somewhere from one to three billion dollars into Dell. CNBC says the participants hope to reach a deal by the end of the week.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/22/3903546/microsoft-in-talks-to-invest-up-to-3-billion-to-help-dell-go-private
21	ia	Scientists at the National Institute of Informatics in Tokyo have developed a pair of prototype glasses that confuse facial recognition software. The glasses work by emitting infrared light which does not allow facial recognition software to work properly. The light does not affect the wearer's vision, but adds noise to photos.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21143017
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27	tm	Announcing the Firefox OS Developer Preview Phone!	https://hacks.mozilla.org/2013/01/announcing-the-firefox-os-developer-preview-phone/
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29		Mozilla reveals Firefox OS Developer Preview Phone	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/22/firefox-os-developer-phone/
30		Mozilla announces Keon and Peak FirefoxOS developer preview phones	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/01/22/mozilla-announces-its-first-firefox-os-developer-preview-phone-hint-its-orange/
31		Mozilla Firefox OS smartphones could be launched in Japan	http://www.unwiredview.com/2013/01/21/mozilla-firefox-os-smartphones-could-be-launched-in-japan/
32		Mozilla with Geeksphone and Telefonica - 3G phones Keon - 1GHz S1, 4GB ROM, 512MB RAM, 3.5-inch HVGA display, MicroSD, 3 mpxl cam (arrive next month) Peak - 1.2GHz S4, 4.3-inch qHD IPS, 8mpxl cam (2 front) - TCL and ZTE working on first consumer devices -- Expected Brazil 2013 on Vivo (Telefonica)	KDDI says theyt may sell the phones in Japan
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35		- ATT's earnings report is in 2 days, news to make shareholders feel better - buying US wireless division of Atlantic Tele-Network (ATNI) for $780M in cash. - includes wireless properties, licenses, network assets, retail stores -- which operates under the Alltel brand in the U.S. - AT&T will also receive 585,000 subscribers. - AT&T gets spectrum too -- in the 700 MHz, 850 MHz and 1900 MHz bands, which should expand existing network nicely - ATNI covers 4.6M people, particularly those in rural areas of Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio and South Carolina. - ATNI operates a small CDMA network for subscribers in its markets, but this will not be compatible with AT&T's GSM network. ATT says integration costs for the CDMA network conversion will not result in a significant dilution to the firm's earnings per share or cash flow
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38		Latest Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumors Point To April Launch	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/22/latest-galaxy-s-iv-rumors-point-to-april-launch/
39		Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumors - The Galaxy S4 will have an unbreakable screen - would use the foldable display unveiled at CES. - There will be 1080p: 5-inch 1080p display - Octa-core processor? - How about a 13-megapixel camera? - The name: the number four being unlucky (it sounds like "death" in Chinese and Japanese while sounding like "kill" in Korean). Q: Do any of these sound true?
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43	sl	Yahoo Sending “Welcome (Back)” Packages To Former Employees, Trying To Get Them To Come Back	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/21/just-want-you-back-for-good/
44		- tc notes a tweet from ex-yahoo employee tom coates showing welcome job kit, with "back" added in sharpie - On the packet inside is a bunch of copy about how much has changed since the new Marissa Mayer regime, and how Yahoo wants to talk about “big opportunities.” - alexia tsotsis at tc says she hears quite a few former Yahoos have been on the receiving end, with at least one person moving back to the company because of it. - yahoo reportedly having hard time recruiting. phone calls, emails go unanswered. but... snail mail? - would any of us be flattered by this, or is it just pathetic?
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47		New book sheds light on MS leadership - Joachim Kempin wrote a book called 'Resolve and Fortitude: Microsoft's "secret power broker" breaks his silence' - Kempin worked at MS from 1983 to 2002 oversaw the sales of Windows software to computer makers for part of that time. - He says that Ballmer purposefully ousted any executives with take the CEO position - Kempin says he saw it with Richard Belluzzo who helped launch the Xbox and became COO, but left after 14 months - List of people who have left with Ballmer as CEO: Kempin, Ray Ozzie, Stephen Elop, Steven Sinofsky Q: Kempin says that MS needs someone who is 35-40 years old at the top, what do you think?
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50		Telefonica: 'No Involvement' With Cuba Cable	http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/report-cuba-undersea-fiber-optic-cable-18275058
51		Earlier this month Cuba opened it's undersea cable to the Internet, getting a lot of write-ups this week - "Bolivarian Alternative for the Peoples of Our America -1" (ALBA-1) -subterranean fiber-optic link through Venezuela, installed 2007 by Alcatel-Lucent - Used for government. Cubans had $6 an hour satellite Internet - Route-monitor Renesys says inbound traffic routed to Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S. A. (ETECSA) Q: Does the Internet actually push countries to open up?
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62		Surface Pro sales begin on February 9th in the US and Canada, starting at $899	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/22/3902662/surface-pro-available-in-the-us-and-canada-on-february-9th-from-899
63		BlackBerry World renamed 'BlackBerry Live' scheduled for May 14-16.....happens to overlap with Google I/O (May 15-17)	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/21/3901106/rim-renames-blackberry-world-blackberry-live
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76		I was listening to episode 670 where you talked about Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner and, from my perspective you buried the lead, portability! Allow me to explain: My mom, who has all of my late father's slides going back to the 1940s, lives out of state. My wife's family all lives in India. I recently invested in a hand scanner to scan pictures while visiting my wife's family and will use it on family photographs when I visit my family as well. A PORTABLE negative/slide scanner would be a great way to capture old family photos without having to lug around a huge scanner. I will still use the negative/slide scanner I purchased a few years ago while here at home to scan my old pictures but this scanner may be the answer for scanning negatives/slides when visiting family. Love the show. Victor Kohnke
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2		Kim Dotcom's triumphant return, Sony's getting thinner, Gigabit for everyone in the US http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Dana Wollman, Senior Reviews Editor, Engadget LOWER THIRD URL: engadget.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Good news and neutral news for RIM fans today. RIM announced the official change of the name of the BlackBerry App World store to BlackBerry World reflected the coming addition to content like movies and music. Also RIM CEO Thorsten Heins told the German newspaper Die Welt that RIM has not ruled out licensing BlackBerry 10 to other manufacturers or selling RIM's hardware division.	http://www.dailytech.com/BlackBerry+World+is+the+New+Name+for+RIMs+Smartphone+App+Store/article29700.htm
13		-	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/21/rim-ceo-says-licensing-blackberry-10-is-conceivable/
14	sl	Megaupload's successor, Mega, lets people upload and store files of any kind and went live on Sunday. Dotcom, who was born Kim Schmitz, has said the new site complies with the law and warned that attempts to take it down would be futile. Police raids on the offices and home of Kim Dotcom led to the closure of Megaupload last January.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21106584
15	ia	Atari's U.S. operations has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The U.S. arm of Atari hopes that it can break free of its French parent. If it become independent, the U.S. Atari would then try to find a buyer to take the company private.	http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-atari-bankruptcy-20130119,0,25279.story
16	tm	With CES behind us, the announcement energy is beginning to focus on Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Korean news site iNews24 reports that Samsung's JK Shin confirmed the 8-inch Galaxy Note 8 phone will debut at MWC.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/21/samsung-galaxy-note-8-at-mwc/
17	sl	Sony has introduced the Tablet Z, a 10.1 inch tablet which is thinner and lighter than anything from Apple or Google. It's powered by a quad-core 1.5GHz processor, has an 8-megapixel camera, is 6.9 millimeters thick, will support LTE, and will cost.... well, we don't know that. Sony also hasn't released where the Tablet Z will go on sale just yet.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025820/sony-xperia-10-1-inch-tablet-z-is-thinner-than-ipad-mini.html
18	ia	Ahmed Al-Khabaz, a Dawson College student who found a security flaw in his school's computer system, was expelled from that school. Al-Khabaz reported the flaw to his school and then tested to see if it had been fixed. He was then accused of launching an attack on the network and Dawson College expelled Al-Khabaz because his test endangered the school's computer operations.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/21/3899084/canadian-student-expelled-for-probing-skytech-security-issues
19	tm	The new music centric MySpace has over 50 million tracks but the Merlin Network says not all those tracks are properly licensed. The agency says unlicensed tracks from more than 100 of its clients like labels Beggars Group, Domino and Merge, can be found on the site. MySpace says the tracks must have been uploaded by users and will be removed upon notification.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/21/3899568/independent-labels-say-myspace-streaming-music-without-permission
20	sl	HTC's new flagship device, the HTC M7, is rumored to launch at MWC in Barcelona next month, and now we've got some photos obtained by Android Police. Rumored specs for this phone include a 4.7-inch display with 1080p resolution (that's 468ppi pixel density) and a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor. In the images, it's also running Sense 5.0, the next generation of HTC’s own OEM-specific custom Android skin.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/21/htcs-new-flagship-m7-hardware-reportedly-leaked-complete-with-sense-5-0-screens/
21	tm	In the second of our rumor trifecta, PC Mag passes along that a new report from the UK's Computer and Video Games describes new controllers being tested for Sony's next game console. The report suggests the new controller might sport an LCD screen like the Wii U gamepad and also work in biometric features in the grips.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414515,00.asp
22	ia	More rumors! A translated China Times report says that Apple will introduce a larger 4.8-inch iPhone with an 8-megapixel camera. The report calls the larger phone the "iPhone Math" and it would be released alongside the iPhone 5S in June. Apple would rev the iPhone again in the holiday season of 2013 with a 12-megapixel camera. So if you're keeping track - China Times says 3 new iPhone models this year.	http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/20/apple-rumored-to-debut-4-8-inch-iphone-math-in-june/
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28	tm	Kim Dotcom starts new file-sharing site	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21106584
29		Megabad: A quick look at the state of Mega’s encryption	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/01/megabad-a-quick-look-at-the-state-of-megas-encryption/
30		Face to face with Kim Dotcom as he launches Mega, talks about Megakey and the future of free content	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/20/we-interview-kim-dotcom-on-mega/
31		In attendance: the Mega crew parties, prepares for a fight ahead	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/in-attendance-the-mega-crew-parties-prepares-for-a-fight-ahead/
32		one-year anniversary of raid, Kim Dotcom's birthday, launched Mega Programmer: Bram can der Kolk, CEO Tony Lentino CTO Mathias Ortmann: “We’ve had to reboot the storage servers every hour,” - over 500K signups, built entirely in HTML, works in Chrome - Mega gives 50 GB encrypted storage, emphasis on legal use - AES-128 encryption, symmetrical, hashed with your password, lose your password, lose access - Assymmetric encryption used for communication between users Site hosted by German Cogent Technology partner: EuroDNS, Legal rep. Robert Amsterdam of Amsterdam & Partners Launch party: Faux raid, pretend FBI agents rappel down side of house mega.co.nz, with support of InternetNZ Following: Megabox (music store) Megakey (earn free content through ads) Megakey replaces 10% ads with Mega ads, only from top 100 Alexa sites, and only on searches
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34	ia	Sony Xperia 10.1-inch tablet Z is thinner than iPad Mini	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025820/sony-xperia-10-1-inch-tablet-z-is-thinner-than-ipad-mini.html
35		Sony's Xperia Tablet Z announced: 1.5GHz quad-core, 10.1-inch 1,920 x 1,200 screen and 6.9mm thickness	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/20/sony-xperia-tablet-z/
36		Sony's got a new thin and light tablet - Tablet Z - Specs: quad-core 1.5GHz processor, has a 10.1-inch screen with a 1920-by-1200 pixel resolution and an 8-megapixel camera - 6.9mm thick, thinner than the Nexus 10 and the iPad - Weighs a little over a pound (less than the iPad and Nexus) - Tablet Z is both waterproof and dustproof - Pricing and availability not available Q: Can thin & light wow people in the tablet space? What about toughness?
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39		- Julius Genachowski spoke at a US mayors meeting in DC, wants to see gigabit speed broadband services in all 50 states by 2015. - called on municipal leaders and service providers to deploy gigabit speed broadband in at least one community in each of the 50 states in the next two to three years. Genachowski said that by participating in the "Gigabit City Challenge" communities would turn themselves into innovation hubs that would create valuable jobs for its citizens. - this is his big thing- presented the National Broadband Plan to Congress in 2010, goal of getting 100Mbps broadband to 100M households by 2020. Now the chairman has upped the ante with his challenge to get speeds to 1 gigabit per second. - FCC says Only 42 communities across 14 states already have ultra-high-speed broadband	"If we build it, innovation will come. The U.S. needs a critical mass of gigabit communities nationwide so that innovators can develop next-generation applications and services that will drive economic growth and global competitiveness." - says that the fiber network deployed to 170,000 homes in Chattanooga helped lure big companies like Volkswagen and Amazon to the community, which has created more than 3,700 new jobs over the past three years in Chattanooga.
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44		TechCrunch reports Thorsten Heins to German newspaper Die Welt - Licensing: “Before you licensed the software, you must show that the platform has a large potential. First we have to fulfill our promises. If such proof, a licensing is conceivable.” - Also indicated still under strategic review: selling the hardware side not out of the question - Said delay was caused by future-proofing (for 10 yrs) - "We are debt-free and have $ 2.9 billion cash available.”
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47		- spoke at DLD conference in Munich and compared facebook and path to a chevy vs. a bmw, says getting bought by FB isn't in the cards now - moving more to quantified-self-type applications (nike fuelband, etc). “We spend a lot of time thinking of 150 people or less. So one of the most popular types of path content is sleeping: when people go to bed and wake up.” - says likely Jawbone and Fitbit data will integrate too - says china is top 5 market for path, thinks it has to do w family, private closed nature	- We provide premium filters, and we’re rolling out new categories of virtual goods in the first half this year. Premium subscriber services are also coming this year; we’re still working through it.” Morin says that the features of a premium service will be “things that won’t be interesting to a normal new user but intense users will want more options that a basic user won’t want.” - new search engine on Path, traffic had gone up by 40%, and that is only with search being available in English. Since Path is available in 18 languages, there is plenty more engagement to be had with users. Next up will be Spanish, and then search will roll out to the other languages starting with Asia: Japanese, Indonesian, Korean and Chinese are next.
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49	ia	France Proposes an Internet Tax	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/business/global/21iht-datatax21.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
50		Tax for internet companies	http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/8201627/Tax-for-internet-companies
51		Google's 'link tax' negotiations break down as France talks tough over new laws	http://www.zdnet.com/googles-link-tax-negotiations-break-down-as-france-talks-tough-over-new-laws-7000010076/	Sidebar
52		- France may tax the collection of personal data - The idea came from a report entitled Taxation of the Digital Economy commissioned by President Francois Hollande (O-lan-d) - The French think some internet companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook are avoiding taxes in France - France's argument: you collect very valuable data here, but don't pay taxes. Users in our country are effectively working for your services w/o pay by providing personal info that lets Google sell advertising Q: Would a tax like France is proposing make companies think twice about reaching France?	ex: Google generates an estimated €1.5 billion, or $2 billion in advertising revenue in France. Yet, like other American Internet companies, it pays almost no taxes in France. How it would work: The report says tax rates would be based on the number of users an Internet firm tracked, to be verified by outside auditors.
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12	tm	Remember the only changeable faceplates of the Nokia 3310? Well Nokia has not abandoned its customizable case heritage. As part of a 3D-printing Development Kit, Nokia has published files that let customers design and print their own cases for the Nokia Lumia 820. The company even provides guidance on what materials may work best.	http://www.slashgear.com/nokia-releases-3d-case-printing-files-for-lumia-820-18265821/
13	sl	Sources tell Reuters that Sharp's iPad screen production line at its Kameyama plant in Japan has been cut to minimum, after a gradual slowdown began at the end of 2012. How much of the slowdown is due to seasonal changes in demand or consumers opting for the smaller iPad mini over the Retina model, it's not entirely clear. And not surprisingly, spokespeople for both Apple and Sharp aren't commenting.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/18/us-sharp-ipad-idUSBRE90H0BZ20130118
14	ia	According to Bloomberg, there's trouble in Sprint's acquisition of Clearwire. Clearwire shareholders want Sprint to to raise its bid after Dish made its own offer. Sprint already owns over 50% of Clearwire and offered $2.97 per share for the remainder. Dish offered $3.30 per share. Sources say that Clearwire investor Taran Asset Management will file a complaint with the FCC saying Clearwire is worth more than Sprint's current bid.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-17/clearwire-investor-taran-seeks-higher-bid.html
15	dk	Have users fled Instagram after the controversy over their new terms of service? Instagram says no. The company reports 90 million people use Instagram on a monthly basis and the number is up 10 percent since December. A third-party company called AppData had reported declines in active DAILY users-- a number more likely to fluctuate than the MONTHLY number Instagram is using.	http://allthingsd.com/20130117/after-reports-of-user-revolt-instagram-releases-monthly-active-user-data-for-the-first-time/
16	tm	Publisher Hearst will now make the entire catalog of its magazines on iOS available to subscribers before the magazines come out in print. How many days in advance will vary by title. Both existing subscribers and new subscribers will benefit front he new feature, which is so far, exclusive to iOS's newsstand.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/17/apples-ios-newsstand-hearst-magazines-before-print/
17	sl	Intel began production of its future-gen code-named Haswell microprocessors in the fourth quarter of 2012. The new chips, made using 22nm process technology, promise to revolutionize notebooks and ultrabooks with increased performance, voice recognition, gesture controls, touch screens, and lower power consumption, including "all-day" battery life, which translates to about 9 hours.	http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/cpu/display/20130117233616_Intel_Starts_Production_of_Next_Generation_Haswell_Microprocessors.html
18	ia	Judge Lucy Koh issued an order for Tim Cook to give a deposition in an Antitrust case. For those of you whose heads are spinning with litigation - this is the case that involves Apple, Google, Intel, Pixar, Adobe, and Lucasfilm as defendants and says the companies agreed to not poach workers from each other. Intel CEO Paul Otellini and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt will also be deposed.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-18/apple-ceo-cook-ordered-to-give-deposition-in-antitrust-case-1-.html
19	dk	Google just bought 2.4 acres in London's King's Cross Area for the sum of £1 billion. Google will build a seven and 11 story complex on the land and the project is expected to be completed in 2016. The company already has two offices in London.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jan/17/google-uk-headquarters-kings-cross
20	tm	Sony has agreed to sell its New York headquarters building to a consortium led by The Chetrit Group for $1.1 billion potentially avoiding a negative Q3 earnings report. According to Reuters, Sony may make a similar move in Tokyo, which could get the company another $1.14 billion to balance its budget.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/17/sony-selling-ny-headquarters/
21	sl	Did you know that Facebook stores all your photos on traditional hard disks? Well, now that the company is hosting billions of photos, hard drives make less and less sense. Those older photos aren’t accessed that often, and if they remain on hard drives, they still draw large amounts of power. So, do they move to flash memory? Facebook's VP of infrastructure engineering Jay Parikh says he wants a new version that's specifically designed for data that’s accessed only occasionally. he tells wired “We want something with a low write-endurance. We want to get to something with a much, much lower unit cost per gigabyte.”	http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/01/facebook-cold-storage/
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27	sl	Google Nexus 7 tops iPad in Japan: Is this a trend?	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57564407-37/google-nexus-7-tops-ipad-in-japan-is-this-a-trend/
28		Japan's Sharp curbs iPad screen output as Apple manages demand shift-sources	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/18/us-sharp-ipad-idUSBRE90H0BZ20130118
29		- sharp reportedly cutting orders for iPad to make way for mini demand, running at minimum at plant in Japan - Based on a survey of 2,400 consumer electronics stores in Japan, Google's Nexus 7 tablet had 44.4% of the market versus the iPad's 40.1%, according to Nikkei, Japan's largest business daily. The survey was done by market research firm BCN in December. - nexus 7 about $100 less than ipad mini in japan - survey did note, however, that there was a shortage of the iPad Mini at stores and that this may have contributed to Apple's market share decline.	- Macquarie Research has estimated that iPad shipments will tumble nearly 40% in the current quarter to about 8M from about 13M in the 4th quarter, although Apple's total tablet shipments will show a much smaller decrease due to strong iPad mini sales. - Tablet sales in Japan were 3.6M units in 2012 and this is expected to swell to 4.9M in 2013, according to figures from IDC Japan that Nikkei cited.
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31	tm	Cable Industry Finally Admits Caps Not About Congestion	http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Cable-Industry-Finally-Admits-Caps-Not-About-Congestion-122791
32		NCTA's Powell: Usage-Based Pricing About Fairness, Not Capacity	http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491396-NCTA_s_Powell_Usage_Based_Pricing_About_Fairness_Not_Capacity.php
33		- MMTC Broadband and Social Justice Summit panel of four former FCC Chairs -NCTA President Michael Powell said that while a lot of people had tried to label the cable industry's interest in the issue as about congestion management. "That's wrong," he said. "Our principal purpose is how to fairly monetize a high fixed cost." - "If you want to go to the Denny's buffet and fill up your bowl, you are going to pay more than the person who chooses broccoli spears." - Also emphasized accessibility for those not on the Web and discipline for Web designers. - So one lie down, only a few stretched truths to go - Fairness still implies someone's using more of the bucket of bits. Why are there no super cheap plans for light users? - High fixed cost? Sort of….Although quarterly earnings for ISPs don't seem to suffer - Karl Bode at dslreports writes: "What the industry's really doing is using the benefit of uncompetitive markets to price gouge customers"
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37		U.S. lawmaker: Mobile users should be able to delete data	http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/us-lawmaker-mobile-users-should-be-able-delete-data-211093
38		APPS Act Text	http://apprights-hankjohnson.house.gov/APPS_Act/APPS%20Act%20--%20JOHNGA_162_xml%20%286%29.pdf
39		Got ideas? Leave Feedback!	https://apprights-hankjohnson.house.gov/
40		- U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, a Georgia Democrat, released a discussion draft of the Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act on Wednesday. (APPS act) - The Act would require a mobile application to provide the user with the notice of the T&C and obtain consent of the user before collecting personal data of the user The Notice: - must include the categories of personal data to be collected, the categories of purposes for which the personal data will be used, as well as the categories of third parties with which the personal data will be shared. Withdrawal of Consent: - Developer of the app must provide the user with the ability to notify the developer that the user will stop using the app - user can request the developer stop collection - user can ask the developer to delete any personal data collected OR the app to refrain from sharing data (option is that of the user)	Q: What do you think of this APPS act? Does it do enough? Too much? Does this need to be legislated? - The proposal, not yet formally introduced as legislation, would also allow the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to enforce app privacy rules - Johnson is asking the public for their ideas on Apprights.us
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44		Google CEO Larry Page says Facebook is doing 'a really bad job on their products'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/17/3886988/google-ceo-interview-focuses-on-innovation-says-facebook-is-doing-a-really-bad-job
45		- Larry Page gave an interview to Wired's Steven Levy Notable statements - On challenges: Page thinks that tech isn't a sporting event. " But incremental improvement is guaranteed to be obsolete over time." - "I think we need to be doing breakthrough, non-incremental things across our whole business." - "we always have these debates: We have all this money, we have all these people, why aren’t we doing more stuff? You may say that Apple only does a very, very small number of things, and that’s working pretty well for them. But I find that unsatisfying." Q: Why aren't more companies trying more crazy things?	- On Facebook:Page called it strong, "But they’re also doing a really bad job on their products." However, Page thinks there's room for more than one company in the space
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48		- Fortune released top 100 of best companies to work for in US- variety of industries. Google at #1 but without any data. - zappos at #31 with -57.3% job growth? also has 61% female employees - fedex has most employees of list, at #98
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51		Google wants to ditch passwords, let you log in with the ring on your finger	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/18/3890138/google-wants-to-ditch-passwords
52		Security and Privacy magazine website	http://www.computer.org/portal/web/computingnow/securityandprivacy	SOURCE
53		Google Vice President of Security Eric Grosse and Engineer Mayank Upadhyay wrote a paper appearing in IEEE Security & Privacy Magazine later this month - “Along with many in the industry, we feel passwords and simple bearer tokens such as cookies are no longer sufficient to keep users safe,” 1. Modified YubiKey logs you into Google (modded Chrome) - authenticate one device (yubikey, smartphone) use like a car key 2. Tap to log-in with phone or special smartcard-embedded ring Still need passwords for screen unlock. Only need complex passwords when making significant changes - Making protocol independent of Google. Only modded browser needed. Cannot track users.
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61		Happy Internet Freedom Day, Y’all	http://allthingsd.com/20130118/happy-internet-freedom-day-yall/
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63		SimCity beta kicks off January 25th, feeds our city-building ambitions	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/18/simcity-beta-kicks-off-january-25th/
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78		Hi TNT crew, There are a couple of advantages that you missed about schools getting cheap chrome books, Google can also benefit by having the students and teachers introduced to the Chrome OS and all the services that go along with that such as Google drive and Google plus. Having the kids and teachers adopting the Chrome OS will help get more users. students that cant afford laptops or iPads will be able to look at Chrome Books as an alternative and will be able to do their schoolwork outside of class. This is also a benefit for the schools because having a cloud driven device will make it easier for students and teachers to communicate and exchange homework or other documents. If a kid was home sick he could easily turn in his homework and get notes from classmates for the day he missed. Students will also be able to coordinate group projects much easier. It will also help eliminate some of the bullying that Sarah said might happen with bring your own devices. Thanks, love the show, Travis
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2		Lenovo's new Chromebook, Yelp gets into hygeine, Is Netflix breaking net neutrality? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Bob LeVitus, Author, Apple Macintosh/iPhone/iPad...For Dummies., Dr. Mac Consulting LOWER THIRD URL: boblevitus.com
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Gazelle, the fast and simple way to sell last year’s gadgets! Find out what your used, iPad, Macbook, iPhone, Galaxy S and other smartphones are worth at Gazelle.com.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Amazon won't bring its MP3 store into it's iOS app. That would mean giving Apple 30% of the cut. But Amazon HAS optimized its MP3 store to work well in the iOS Safari browser. iOS users can buy music from the service via the mobile version of Safari. Purchased tracks will save to the Cloud Player and then can be downloaded to the iOS device as well as other Amazon-enabled devices like the Kindle Fire.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/17/amazon-iphone/
13	sl	Facebook's been testing free calling over Wi-Fi and cellular data for all Messenger for iPhone users in Canada, and a new free calling button has appeared in the app for US users, no app store update required. To make a call to another Messenger for iPhone user, all you need to do is open a conversation with that person, tap the "i" button in the top-right corner, and tap Free Call.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/16/3883538/facebook-launches-free-calling-in-messenger-for-iphone-us
14	ia	Lenovo announced it is coming out with its own Chromebook. The ThinkPad X131e will be available for the education market starting on February 26th. The X131e has an 11.6-inch screen, runs on an Intel chip, weighs under four pounds and Lenovo claims the battery will last for an entire school day.	http://www.zdnet.com/lenovo-announces-thinkpad-chromebook-for-schools-7000009943/
15	tm	The Wall Street Journal reports that according to its sources, AT&T is mulling a move into Europe. Dutch Provider KPN is one possibility. The largest mobile company in the Netherlands has been trying to sell subsidiary operations in Belgium and Germany. EE, a joint venture of T-Mobile and Orange in the UK was another possible target. Don't expect anything soon though, AT&T is apparently just studying targets.	http://www.zdnet.com/at-and-t-mulling-u-k-dutch-networks-for-takeover-in-european-push-7000009946/
16	sl	AT&T is allowing more iOS users to make FaceTime calls over its network for no additional charge, unless of course you're one of them unlimited data plan freeloaders! It used to be only customers with Mobile Share plans and those using an LTE device on a tiered plan could use Facetime over data, now customers with non-LTE tiered plans can do the same. The company claims it wanted to roll the service out gradually, in order to have “minimal impact on the mobile experience for all of our customers.”	http://mashable.com/2013/01/16/att-facetime-cellular/
17	ia	U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz issued a statement extending her sympathy to everyone who knew Aaron Swartz while defending the office's prosecution of Swartz. Ortiz made clear that those who prosecuted Swartz acted appropriately and as prosecutors had to uphold an oath to enforce the law.	http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/startups/2013/01/us-attorney-aaron-swartz-statement.html
18	tm	The Wall Street Journal reports Asus is working with Microsoft to get a license to make Windows Phones. Asus makes several successful ultra books as well s Google's Nexus 7 tablet. It also makes an Android phone/tablet combo, the Padfone. Asus was one of the few manufacturers to see its PC shipments rise in 2012. Currently Nokia, HTC and Samsung make Windows Phones, while LG is also rumored to be seeking a license.	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/01/pc-maker-asus-reportedly-eyeing-windows-phone-8/
19	sl	$22,000 for LG's brand new 84-inch, 4K TV set is crazy, they said. No one will pay such a ridiculous price, they said. Well, Chosun Ilbo claims LG has already sold 300 units in Korea. Although not the most expensive 4k set on the market, The TV has a 3,840 by 2,160 pixel resolution, LG's Cinema 3D technology, as well as "3D sound" through integrated 2.2 channel speakers.	http://mashable.com/2013/01/17/lg-already-sold-300-84-inch-ultrahd-tvs-at-22000-apiece/
20	tm	Peter Kafka at All Things D reports Google has agreed to buy a minority stake in Vevo according to sources. Vevo provides music videos to Google-owned YouTube. Vevo itself is already a joint venture of Universal Music and Sony Music along with Abu Dhabi Media. The deal is supposedly bigger than the $35 million Google sunk into Machinima but the deal won't close until long-term licenses for videos is signed off on.	http://allthingsd.com/20130116/youtube-is-ready-to-invest-in-vevo-but-the-deal-isnt-done/
21	ia	Nokia continues to restructure. The company will cut 300 IT jobs and will also outsource over 800 more. Nokia has been streamlining its operations to reduce costs since June 2012 when it announced it would lay off 10,000 people. This latest announcement is a part of that larger cut. Nokia will be reporting its Q1 results on January 24th.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/17/nokia-cuts-300-jobs-outsources-up-to-820-more-to-hcl-and-tata/
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25		Introduce Guest	GUEST: Bob LeVitus, Author, Mac OS X Mountain Lion/iPhone/iPad...For Dummies., Dr. Mac Consulting LOWER THIRD URL: boblevitus.com
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28	ia	Lenovo announces ThinkPad Chromebook for schools	http://www.zdnet.com/lenovo-announces-thinkpad-chromebook-for-schools-7000009943/
29		Rise of the Chromebook: Lenovo is the latest to challenge Windows laptops	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/17/3886592/rise-of-the-chrome-book-to-challenge-windows-laptops
30		- Lenovo backing Chrome OS with the Thinkpad X131e for the eduction market available February 26th for school systems - This is a Thinkpad, not an ideapad (Thinkpad is traditionally the Windows-powered business notebok) - Specs: 11.6-inch screen, Intel inside, 1366 x 768 isplay, 3.92 pounds, battery that Lenovo says will last "the entire school day." - Samsung ($250) and Acer ($200) already make Chromebooks available for the public. Q: Whenever we look at Windows, we usually ask, where else would an OEM go? With Lenovo's move, is Chrome OS becoming a real alternative for OEMs?
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32	sl	Yelp Partners With Local Authorities To Add Hygiene Scores To Restaurant Reviews, Starting In San Francisco & New York	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/17/yelp-partners-with-local-authorities-to-add-hygiene-scores-to-restaurant-reviews-starting-in-san-francisco-new-york/
33		- FB had the big graph search news this week, yelp's stock took a hit - Yelp is adding restaurant inspection scores to reviews on its business pages, initially for the cities of San Francisco and New York, but with a plan to roll the feature out to other cities where local authorities are open to working with it.	- latest hygiene score to be displayed directly on the restaurant listing — as a number out of 100, with title "health score" in big letters - yelp blog post explains the new open data standard called the ‘Local Inspector Value-entry Specification’, or Lives for short, which ”enables local municipalities to display their hygiene inspection data as a business attribute on Yelp”. Being an open data standard, Lives could also be used by other sites to display restaurant inspection ratings for eateries
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36		The saga of Face Time on AT&T. - First only WiFi then only LTE customers and mobile share customers - Now all customers who aren't on unlimited plans can use it. - AT&T’s Mark Collins says that the company wanted to roll the service out gradually, in order to have “minimal impact on the mobile experience for all of our customers.” - Last September several public interest groups (Free Press, Public Knowledge) placed a formal complaint with the FCC over the policy - Matt Wood, policy director at Free Press: "We remain ready to bring our complaint unless AT&T finishes the job and stops blocking this application altogether." Q: Is this a big net neutrality issue, or just AT&T being ultra-conservative with their network management?
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41		In The Fight Between Netflix And Cable Operators, High-Quality Streaming Video Is Being Held Hostage	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/16/netflix-cable-blah-blah-blah/
42		TimeWarner, net neutrality foes cry foul over Netflix requirements for Super HD	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/01/timewarner-net-neutrality-foes-cry-foul-netflix-requirements-for-super-hd/
43		Netflix Open Connect	https://signup.netflix.com/openconnect	SOURCE
44		Open Connect Deployment Guide	https://netflix.hs.llnwd.net/e1/us/layout/signup/deviceinfo/OpenConnectDeploymentGuide-v2.4a.pdf	SOURCE - nice picture of the box itself on the cover page
45		Netflix has a Content Delivery Network (CDN) 'Open Connect' - Boxes in ISP cut transit costs, Cablevision just struck deal, customers get Super HD and 3D content now - Time Warner Cable complaining Netflix is holding back high quality content to get preferential treatment - Netflix says 'Open Connect' provides data at no cost to the ISP and does not seek preferential treatment - Super HD supposedly better 1080p picture than current 1080p avail: Sony's PlayStation3, Nintendo Wii U, Windows 8, Roku, Apple TVs with 1080p, and select smart TVs and Blu-Ray playersavailable on Sony's PlayStation3, 5-7mbpsNintendo Wii U, Windows 8, Roku, Apple TVs with 1080p, and select smart TVs and Blu-Ray players - ISP must connect to the same peering locations as used by the Netflix network and establish connections of at least 10Gbps. Cost of installing boxes and maintenance borne by ISP	TWC statement to Multichannel News: Netflix is actually closing off access to some of its content while seeking unprecedented preferential treatment from ISPs… We believe it is wrong for Netflix to withhold any content formats from our subscribers and the subscribers of many other ISPs. Time Warner Cable’s network is more than capable of delivering this content to Netflix subscribers today.” Netflix response to MCN: "Open Connect provides Netflix data at no cost to the location the ISP desires and doesn't seek preferential treatment."
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47	ia	Amiigo fitness bracelet knows what exercise you're doing	http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57564368-1/amiigo-fitness-bracelet-knows-what-exercise-youre-doing/	VIDEO :24
48		Amiigo: Fitness Bracelet for iPhone and Android	http://www.indiegogo.com/amiigo
49		- Yet another fitness tracker? - This is the Amiigo, currently an indiegogo project that has already reached its funding goal of $90k. - The Amiigo is a two piece fitness tracking product: there's a waterproof bracelet and shoe clip. - The hook (at least the claims): the bracelet can tell what activities you are performing including resistance training like weights. It can also tell the difference between a treadmill and an elliptical machine. - It'd hook into your iPhone or Android device over BT 4.0 - The bracelet and clip can monitor your workout together, or you can use only one. - The Amiigo now starts at $99, but you'll have to wait until June for delivery of these stylish little motivators. Q: In theory, this will make it even easier to track exercises. Does the promise of the Amiigo get you interested in the product?
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52		- Pingdom is a robust uptime monitoring service, went through 2012 and compiled as many interesting facts about the Internet as poss in 1 blog post a few that jumped out at me: - 50.76% – Percentage of all spam that was about pharmaceuticals, the top category of all spam. - 2.4 billion – Number of Internet users worldwide. 1.1 billion – Number of Internet users in Asia. 519 million – Number of Internet users in Europe. 274 million – Number of Internet users in North America.	- 565 million – Number of Internet users in China, more than any other country in the world. 42.1% – Internet penetration in China.
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77		Hi TNT crew, During episode 670 you discussed The Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner. While I love the idea of a cheap alternative to scanning your old film, I wonder what kind of quality we can expect. Color correction is easy. I am more concerned with the level of detail that will come from taking a photo of film. I few years ago I bought a dedicated film scanner which can scan negatives or slide film. It even transports the film automatically. I was extremely impressed with the quality of the scans. I scanned hundreds of old negatives and slides. Even though it took a very long time, I am really glad to have years of old photos available digitally. A dedicated scanner will cost several hundred dollars so it is harder to justify the upfront cost. However, if you are going to spend the time scanning your own film, I only want to have to do it once. Love the show! Thanks, Jerry in Ohio
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2		What Facebook's new search really means, Don't steal photos from Twitter newspeople, Nintendo shuffles its deck chairs http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Scott Budman, Business & Tech reporter for NBC in the Bay Area LOWER THIRD URL: @scottbudman
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Gazelle, the fast and simple way to sell last year’s gadgets! Find out what your used, iPad, Macbook, iPhone, Galaxy S and other smartphones are worth at Gazelle.com.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
10				http://bridgeurl.com/tnt670a/all
11		News Fuse - Top 10		VIDEO
12	tm	Facebook launched an improvement to their internal search called "Graph search" which lets users type natural language questions and get results based on their friends likes. The new feature is in invite-only beta and will slowly roll out to all users.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/15/facebook-graph-search/
13	sl	US Representitive Zoe Lofgren is introducing legislation she dubs "Aaron's Law.", following the suicide of entrepreneur/activist Aaron Swartz, who was facing felony hacking charges. Lofgren's bill would modify the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to clarify that its definition of unauthorized access "does not include access in violation of an agreement or contractual obligation, such as an acceptable use policy or terms of service agreement, with an Internet service provider, Internet website, or employer."	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/aarons-law-congressional-investigation-in-wake-of-swartz-suicide/
14	ia	Leap Motion has signed a deal with Best Buy where Best Buy will be the exclusive retail partner for the Leap gesture recognition hardware. You'll be able to pre-order the device from Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com in February with shipments expected in the spring. The Leap will also be available at Leap Motion's website.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57564204-76/leap-motion-strikes-exclusive-launch-deal-with-best-buy/
15	tm	Verizon's Security Blog published a case study today of an employee called "Bob" at an unnamed infrastructure company who had outsourced hius job to China. Bob made several hundred thousand dollars a year but paid a Chinese consulting company about 50,000 of that to do all his coding. The unnamed company's security team discovered this while tracking down the reason for VPN connections coming from Shenyang.	http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2013/01/16/verizon-finds-developer-outsourced-his-work-to-china-so-he-could-surf-reddit-and-watch-cat-videos/
16	sl	Google's has invited those who signed up for the $1,500 developer edition of its Project Glass - you know, those really sexy looking spectacles - to a set of developer events dubbed Glass Foundry in San Francisco at the end of January, and New York City the beginning of February. Developers will “have a device to use while on-site,” which is obviously pretty exciting.	http://allthingsd.com/20130115/google-glass-to-hold-developer-events-in-two-weeks/
17	ia	News outlets may want to think twice before running a picture from Twitter without permission. A judge found that Agence France-Presse and the Washington Post infringed on copyrights held by Daniel Morel. Morel took photos of the devastation in Haiti following its earthquakes and posted them on TWitter. AFP argued that once Morel published the pictures to Twitter, the pictures were freely available. That argument was found to be false as nothing in Twitter's terms would allow that.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/15/us-socialmedia-copyright-ruling-idUSBRE90E11P20130115
18	tm	John Sculley is best known as the guy who ousted Steve Jobs from Apple in the 1980s. Tim Cook is well-known for being a master of the supply chain before becoming CEO of Apple. John Sculley has some advice for Cook. Sculley told Bloomberg Apple needs to pay attention to the price of these gadgets it builds because developing markets like China are really important…. Thanks John.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-15/apple-needs-to-adapt-to-emerging-market-growth-sculley-says.html
19	sl	AMD is taking one former VP and three former managers from the firm's Boxborough plant, who left the company to go and work for rival Nvidia last year, to court! AMD claims that as they left the company, the 4 employees copied more than 100,000 confidential documents and trade secrets, and took them. AMD wants to recover the files, which the company claims covers everything from upcoming AMD technology and contracts with large and enterprise customers. The suit was filed in the US District Court of Massachusetts.	http://www.zdnet.com/amd-alleges-former-managers-copied-100000-confidential-files-before-joining-nvidia-7000009849/
20	tm	Stopthecap.com and groups like Public Knowledge are upset at AT&T for exempting its own traffic from its data caps. On AT&T's FAQ it notes that if you use a MicroCell from AT&T the data sent from it will not count against your cap. MicroCell allows you to use your Internet connection to route cell phone calls when in your house if you don't have good cell coverage. The issue is that similar products from competing mobile carriers would not be exempt and the organizations say this violates the principle of Net Neutrality.	http://www.publicknowledge.org/blog/att-exempts-itself-its-data-cap-violates-leas
21	ia	Apple has confirmed with AllThingsD that Apple's VP of Retail Jerry McDougal will be leaving Apple as of this Friday. McDougal's departure is attributed to him wanting to spend more time with his family and is not about Apple removing its last senior VP of Retail, John Browett. The new VP of Retail will be Jim Bean who was previously an Apple VP of Finance.	http://allthingsd.com/20130115/apple-retail-vp-jerry-mcdougal-resigns/
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24		Introduce Guest	GUEST: Scott Budman, Business & Tech reporter for NBC in the Bay Area LOWER THIRD URL: @scottbudman
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27	tm	Facebook’s Bold, Compelling and Scary Engine of Discovery: The Inside Story of Graph Search	http://www.wired.com/business/2013/01/the-inside-story-of-graph-search-facebooks-weapon-to-challenge-google/all/
28		A really tiny explanation of how Facebook’s Graph Search works	http://gigaom.com/2013/01/15/a-really-tiny-explanation-of-how-facebooks-graph-search-works/
29		How The New Facebook Search Is Different & Unique From Google Search	http://searchengineland.com/facebook-search-not-google-search-145124
30		Wall Street to Yelp: Facebook Search Should Scare You	http://allthingsd.com/20130116/wall-street-to-yelp-facebook-search-should-scare-you/
31		Find answers based on trusted sources vs. answers based on all sources - Ironically based on the advantage of privacy - Wired tells story of Lars Rasmussen (Google Maps, Wave) building search with ex-Googler Tom Stocky (Travel search) - Actually built semantic search, keyword searches not effective - dating, job recruitment, restaurant recs. - micro targeting to advertisers already existed, now users get it - new simpler privacy controls - early days, no index status or comments, no mobile, no ads Stock Market thinks Facebook Search is competitor for Yelp Q: What is this thing going to end being?
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37		Glass Foundry Event - Google is holding a two-day Google Glass developer event in San Francisco and New York - It's open to those who signed up for the $1500 developer edition - Developers will get access to Glass and the Google Mirror API, basically a collection of REST services - Languages you can use: you can develop with PHP, Python or even Java - Invites are being sent - Glass Foundry SF Event: Jan 28th and 29th at Google SF - Glass Foundry NY Event: February 1st and 2n at Google NYC Q: Assume developers are listening, what do you want to see out of this product?
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39	sl	Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner turns 35mm film into digital pics	http://www.slashgear.com/lomography-smartphone-film-scanner-turns-35mm-film-into-digital-pics-16265505/
40		kickstarter page:	http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lomography/the-lomography-smartphone-film-scanner	VIDEO
41		- Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner: scanner/app combo for digitally archiving a ton of 35mm film negatives you might have laying around - place the film into the scanner, turn on the backlight, and then take a photo using your smartphone and the included app. There will be versions of the app available for the iPhone and Android devices. The app allows users to edit and share the scanned images. - makers say that the scans the device makes are at a quality acceptable for archiving, sharing, and printing. The scanner will work with all 35mm films including color negative, color slide, and black and white. It will also work with 35 mm analog movie film. - goal reached on kickstarter but you can still pledge $60 or more at this point to get one of the first off the assembly line - ETA March 2013
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46		Nintendo merging handheld and console divisions on February 16	http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-01-16-nintendo-merging-handheld-and-console-divisions-on-february-16
47		- Nintendo has confirmed plans to merge its console and handheld divisions into a single unit on February 16th - Report initially broken by Nikkei was confirmed by Nintendo to GamesIndustry International. - The two arms of the business will be together in new Kyoto offices - This would streamline development of current consoles (the 3Ds and Wii U) - Would allow for one pool of knowledge to draw from Q: What can one division learn from the other? What can we expect out of a consolidated Nintendo
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50		Verizon Security Team case study (DOES NOT mean Bob worked at Verizon) - "Bob" at critical infrastructure company, supposedly several, outsourced job to China - Fedexed RSA key fob for VPN access - Made several hundred thousand a year and paid out 50K to Chinese consulting firm - Discovered because VPN connection coming from Shenyang - At first suspected malware or 0-day attack. Found PDF invoices on "bob's" PC. Q: Other than the security aspect, anything wrong with this in principle?	Browsing history revealed typical schedule 9:00 a.m. – Arrive and surf Reddit for a couple of hours. Watch cat videos. 11:30 a.m. – Take lunch. 1:00 p.m. – Ebay time. 2:00 – ish p.m Facebook updates – LinkedIn. 4:30 p.m. – End of day update e-mail to management. 5:00 p.m. – Go home.
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	The new MySpace has left invite-only status and opened up to the public. The launch seems to be timed to coincide with the release MySpace backer Justin Timberlake's new music single. Users can sign in with Facebook, Twitter, or their previous MySpace account. And you can even switch back to the old MySpace layout if you want.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/15/3878340/new-myspace-launches-to-the-public
13	sl	Yesterday a Wall Street Journal report about Apple reducing orders for screens had investors in a tizzy about declining iPhone and iPad sales. Well today, Stern Agee analyst Shaw Wu is here to calm your fears. Turns out those reduced orders are due to improved yields, not fewer devices being built. Wu wrote "As far as we can tell, iPhone 5 demand remains robust." Several other analysts agreed. So turn that frown upside down investors!	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57564010-37/iphone-5-demand-got-you-worried-relax-analysts-say/
14	ia	Test-Aankoop, a Belgian consumer protection organization, is suing Apple for its warranty practices. Under EU law, Apple is required to provide a two year warranty on its consumer electronics for free. Currently, Apple hardware comes with a one-year limited warranty, additional years of coverage can be purchased.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/15/test-aankoop-apple-lawsuit/
15	tm	Bloomberg reports Microsoft will have some bad news when they report Q2 earnings. Brent Thrill, analyst at UBS AG says Microsoft earnings will be less than previously expected due to weak demand for PCs and Surface tablets. Thrill cut his estimates for Surface Tablets by half down to 1 million for the quarter.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/microsoft-surface-estimate-cut-in-half-to-1-million-units-at-ubs.html
16	sl	Kabam is acquiring Exploding Barrel Games. Recently, Exploding Barrel Games produced MargartiaVille for THQ, but THQ is now in bankruptcy. Kabam was first known for its Facebook games, but has made the move to iOS and Android. With the acquisition, Kabam will have more than 600 employees.	http://venturebeat.com/2013/01/15/kabam-acquires-vancouver-game-studio-exploding-barrel-games/
17	ia	Bloomberg reports that Dell is in talks to go private with TPG Capital and Silver Lake. According to Bloomberg's source, the deal could be announced as soon as this week. If Silver Lake sounds familiar, they were the private equity firm that bought Skype then flipped it to Microsoft.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/dell-is-said-be-in-buyout-discussions-with-private-equity-firms.html
18	tm	Jack Ma, the CEO of China's biggest Internet company, Alibaba told employees in an email that he will step down as CEO. Ma told The New York Times Dealbook he will remain Chairman and plans to name the new CEO when he steps down, May 10. Along with Ma, several other older executives will pass off leadership responsibilities to younger employees.	http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/01/15/alibabas-founder-to-give-up-c-e-o-title-but-will-remain-chairman/
19	sl	OkCupid wants to streamline the whole online dating scene with its new "Crazy Blind Date" app. The app asks you when and where you're willing to meet up with someone. Then the app scans and finds you another available person. Crazy Blind Date is available for both Android and iOS devices.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/15/okcupid-wants-to-send-members-on-a-crazy-blind-date/
20	tm	GigaOM reports that former Treasury Secretary and Harvard President Larry Summers wants to bring Harvard-quality education to students without the cost. The Minerva Project received $25 million in seed funding last April. Monday the for-profit project announced it wants to create a top-tier non-profit research university called Minerva Institute for Research and Scholarship, with a planned opening in 2015.	http://gigaom.com/2013/01/14/an-ivy-education-without-the-debt-minerva-project-create-non-profit-to-figure-out-how/
21	ia	California State University System has partnered up with online college class start-up Udacity to introduce a pilot program at San Jose State University. The program will offer three-credit remedial and introductory algebra courses to 300 students for $150.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/15/technology/california-to-give-web-courses-a-big-trial.html
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27	sl	New MySpace opens to the public alongside new Justin Timberlake single	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/15/3878340/new-myspace-launches-to-the-public
28		- new myspace came out of beta this week. looks to be timed with investor Justin Timberlake's new single - some ppl love JT but this is a bit much, huge promotion/itunes link on homepage - heavy emphasis on music discovery, layout is very confusing - if i'm discovering artists, myspace becomes more of a spotify competitor than FB competitor. do my friends & i want to build network based on music?	- search function is cool. just start typing - side scrolling is awful, really feels unfinished
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31		Google Fiber Turned Kansas City into a Magnet for Tech Startups	http://bgr.com/2013/01/14/google-fiber-economic-impact-291369/
32		The Silicon Praire - Associated Press report says that Google Fiber is bringing tech startups to Kansas City - Why does fast internet bring startups? It allows for network-intensive tasks and excellent video conferencing - Google offers gigabit speeds at $70/month - The piece spotlights a place called the "Home for Hackers" which is a shared house (there are multiple startups there) and they live rent-free for 3 months while they develop their business plan - The startups face challenges like raising funds since they are outside the traditional Silicon Valley VC scene Q: Are these kinds of stories going to get faster broadband in the rest of the U.S.?
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35		Corning to Showcase Latest Glass Technologies for CES	http://www.corning.com/news_center/news_releases/2013/2013010301.aspx
36		Chris Foresman at Ars writes up state of Thunderbolt - Devices slow to market - LaCie only new storage at CES< Belin Thunderbolt Express dock still hasn't shipped (Sept. 2011) - Prices for cables still high ($40 from Apple down from $50) - Optical cables just announced by Corning at CES (up to 100m), Intel has samples (expensive) WHY - 1st gen chips too expensive, Intel's 2nd gen have more OEMs interested - Buggy drivers Windows AND OSX - Intel strict certification limits manufacturers Q: Is Thunderbolt the next Firewire?
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41		How California’s Online Education Pilot Will End College As We Know It	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/15/how-californias-new-online-education-pilot-will-end-college-as-we-know-it/
42		- San Jose State University and Udacity are launching a pilot program for remedial and college-level algebra for college credit. - First round is limited to 300 students who will pay $150 for a 3 credit course - Uadacity is an online course start-up founded by Sebastian Thurn, a former Stanford professor Previous tests: - Performance of online vs. traditional: In MIT and Harvard's similar EdX pilot course - 40 percent in the traditional class arrangement got a C grade or lower, only 9 percent using the blended online course picked up the same grades. - Online dropout rate: 90 percent Q: Does our current technology make an online educational experience equivalent to a traditional one?
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45		- PayPal and point-of-sale (POS) company NCR just announced a major deal. - PayPal will just be checkout option within NCR’s Mobile Pay app, which lets restaurant-goers place orders, call their waiter, and even checkout from their phones. But eventually, PayPal will offer that mobile dining experience within its own mobile apps whenever you check-in to a participating NCR-customer restaurant. - NCR has been in biz for 128 years, and it powers payments for 50% of the major retail chains and 38% of the top 100 restaurants in the U.S. - NCR also has a deal in place with Google Wallet. Processes 275,000 transactions per minute, and more than 300 million a day. - at first NCR will integrate PayPal’s payments in restaurants, gas stations, and small convenience stores. The deal will also let NCR put its marketing service within PayPal’s mobile apps, which will give you access to coupons, special offers, and more when you check-in to stores
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59		Wi-Fi + Cellular Models of iPad mini & Fourth Generation iPad Available in China This Friday	http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2013/01/15Wi-Fi-Cellular-Models-of-iPad-mini-Fourth-Generation-iPad-Available-in-China-This-Friday.html
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2		Tributes to aswartz, Apple and PCs on the decline, More on CBS meddling in CNET http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ LOWER THIRD URL: TheTechStop.net, @padresj, twit.tv/twiet, interop.net
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Not long after MIT began an investigation into its role in events leading up to the suicide of open access activist Aaron Swartz, Anonymous defaced the school's Web site. Swartz was arrested in July 2011 and accused of stealing 4 million documents from MIT and Jstor, an archive of scientific journals and academic papers. He faced $4 million in fines and more than 50 years in prison if convicted.	http://allthingsd.com/20130113/mit-responds-to-death-of-activist-aaron-swartz-begins-internal-investigation/
13	tm	You may or may not be done with enabling Java on your machines, but Oracle still has a fix for you. Oracle released Java 7 update 11 Sunday fixing two attention-getting security issues and changing the default Java Security Level to high. You can get it from the Java Control Panel or from Oracle's website. However, HD Moore, chief security officer of Rapid7, said it could take two years for Oracle to fix all the security flaws in the version of Java used to surf the web	http://developers.slashdot.org/story/13/01/14/1641248/security-expert-says-java-vulnerability-could-take-years-to-fix-despite-patch
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15	tm	Samsung announced the company has sold more than 100 million Galaxy S devices, including 40 million Galaxy S III's over the past two months. That 40 million in two months equals the lifetime sales of Galaxy S IIs.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/14/3874576/samsung-sells-over-100-million-galaxy-s-devices
16	tm	Mondays numbers from Gartner showed declining PC shipments worldwide by 5% in Q4. But Gartner's numbers show US Mac shipments rising 5.4% in Q4 seeming to contradict IDC's sales estimates from last week which showed a decline in US Mac sales of .2%. The difference between shipped and sold could account for some of the discrepancy, however most of Gartner and IDC's numbers for other vendors matched closely.	http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/gartner-idc-release-conflicting-4q-u.s.-numbers-for-mac-sales
17	tm	Bexar County, Texas, home of San Antonion has unveiled its plans for a 100% digital public library. The project is headed by Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff who says "If you want to get an idea what it looks like, go into an Apple store." Judge Nelson says he was inspired by reading Walter ISaacson's biography of Steve Jobs. Artist's conceptions of the library show rows of long tables with plenty of computers available. If the project is successful, it'll be the first 100% digital public library in the United States.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/13/3872478/americas-first-bookless-public-library-will-look-like-an-apple-store
18	tm	Baidu and Orange announced a partnership today. Orange will pre-load its phones sold in Africa and the Middle East with a custom Baidu mobile browser. It's an exclusive deal for one year and the browser will be localized for each market. The first phones with the browser pre-installed will launch later this year, but the browser will be available as a free download starting today.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/14/baidus-mobile-browser-steps-out-of-asia-and-into-africa-in-an-exclusive-france-telecom-deal/
19	tm	The Wall Street Journal reports Apple cut its orders for iPhone 5 screens last month by roughly half, as well reducing orders for other screens. Analysts have been predicting Apple would face declining phone and tablet sales. The stock market seems to believe the reports and Apple stock dropped towards $500 a share Monday morning. Apple's stock has declined 17% int he last three months.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21013087
20	tm	The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are looking into the disappearance of a hard drive containing personal information of 583,000 student loan borrowers. The Department of Human Resources and Skill Development first noticed the drive was missing on November 5th, but didn't know the contents of the drive until December. The unencrypted hard drive contained sensitive information like social insurance numbers and student loan balances.	http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1314050--hard-drive-containing-583-000-student-loan-records-missing
21	tm	In the continuing march of good news for RIM, The Verge reports the company received 15,000 app submissions in two days. RIM hosted a Port-A-Thon Jan11th and 12th to encourage developers to submit apps and offered $100 for every app accepted. Also the first developers submitting multiple apps could get free hardware like a PlayBook or a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device. So this isn't your normal 37.5 hours.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/14/3874696/blackberry-10-15000-app-submissions
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28		MIT president calls for "thorough analysis" of school's involvement with Swartz	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/mit-president-calls-for-thorough-analysis-of-schools-involvement-with-swartz/
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30		Researchers begin posting article PDFs to twitter in #pdftribute to Aaron Swartz	http://neuroconscience.com/2013/01/13/researchers-begin-posting-article-pdfs-to-twitter-in-pdftribute-to-aaron-swartz/
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32		Aaron Swartz digital archive	http://archive.org/details/aaronsw
33		Aaron Swartz killed himself Friday. He was a creator of RSS 1.0, Reddit and Creative Commons. - Swartz was arrested and was being prosecuted for writing a python script that he allegedly used to offload large quantity of JSTOR documents from an unlocked network closet at MIT in January of 2011. - Swartz had legal access to the database. JSTOR dropped the case. MIT waffled. The government championed it facing more than 50 years in prison for stealing millions of dollars worth of property. - The family statement said "Decisions made by officials in the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s office and at MIT contributed to his death." - MIT President Rafael Reif appointed professor Hal Abelson to lead a thorough analysis of the school's involvement. _ LESSIG: "I get wrong. But I also get proportionality. And if you don’t get both, you don’t deserve to have the power of the United States government behind you." TRIBUTES - Academics posting research papers on Twitter with hashtag #pdftribute (suggested by Micah Allen, has tag coined by Eva Vivalt and wave of tweets pushed by Jessica Richman) - Brewster Kahle, Carl Malamud, and Aaron Swartz's other radical archivist friends have put together an open repository for peoples' electronic Aaron Swartz files. Q: Why does 'intellectual property' crime cause such intense reactions? What benefit does it bring society?
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35		Apple reportedly cuts iPhone screen orders on weak demand	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57563747-37/apple-reportedly-cuts-iphone-screen-orders-on-weak-demand/
36		WSJ reports iPhone 5 screen orders cut for Q1 2013 other screen orders cut as well - In December, UBS analyst Steven Milunovich slashed his iPhone sales estimates for the March, June, and September 2013 quarters by 5 million units each quarter, while sales estimates for the iPad were cut by 2 million per quarter. - also trimmed his earnings estimates for Apple for fiscal 2013 and 2014 and lowered the stock's target price to $700 from $780. - Earnings report Jan. 23 Q: Phone market is mature and tablet is maturing. Does APple need a new project or more innovation in existing lines?
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38	tm	Windows 8 fails to lift PC market as tablets soar, Gartner says	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57563786-75/windows-8-fails-to-lift-pc-market-as-tablets-soar-gartner-says/
39		The tablet effect? Worldwide PC shipments fall to 90.3 million in Q4 2012	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/14/worldwide-pc-shipments-fall-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2012-to-90-4-million/
40		Gartner follows on IDC's numbers showing 4.9% drop in worldwide PC sales Q4 - Mikako Kitagawa, principal analyst at Gartner says consumers shifting consumption to tablets - Cheap tablets beat cheap notebooks as hot Christmas gift - Lightweight cheap PCs took the hit. PC ASPs should rise - Windows 8? “The launch of Windows 8 had no impact on PC demand, especially as Ultramobile products were both limited in supply, as well as being priced too high,” said Ranjit Atwal, research director at Gartner. - HP took top spot back from Lenovo in Q4, over the year Asus has shown the highest rate of growth with shipments increasing 17.1 percent. - In US, Apple, Lenovo and HP all saw growth in PC sales in Q4
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44	tm	What Facebook should announce on Tuesday	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/13/facebook-to-the-future/
45		- tues FB event. Techcrunch says they're hearing Messenger for iPad? with emoticons, photosharing, read receipts, location tagging, group messaging, and the new voice-recorded messaging feature - Techrunch also speculates: FB search? better Timeline (more than just searchable by month), standalone content feeds, revamped FB Notes (like Tumblr), video chat, phone?	what does FB need to announce?
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47	tm	The FBI Needs Hackers, Not Backdoors	http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/01/wiretap-backdoors/
48		Matt Blaze (directs the Distributed Systems Lab at the University of Pennsylvania) and Susan Landau (Guggenheim Scholar, former Sun distinguished engineer) have an opinion piece on Wired - FBI wants backdoors legislated into Internet so they can wiretap easier. very switch, every router, every application, every device - In 1994 CALEA all telephone switches include FBI-approved wiretapping capabilities. - IN 2004 - backdoors in Greek switches hacked, Every switch for sale to DoD had vulnerabilities - Argue backdoors open way for more crime, software already buggy, hack existing vulnerabilities (with warrant) Q: Should the FBI step up hacking in place of legislating mods?
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51		Greg Sandoval resigns from CNET	https://twitter.com/sandoCNET
52		Joshua Topolsky form The Verge reports behind the scenes of CNET's reversal of the Best of nomination for Dish's Hopper with Sling. - Asserts Hopper had won best of and that's what ticked off CBS - Describes direct decision from Moonves to Larkin - Jim Lanzone (president CBSi) and Turrentine fought hard against decision - Asserts editors fought for full disclosure but were rebuffed - Greg Sandoval announced on Twitter that he has resigned over the controversy. Q: What should CNET do? What should CBS do?
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77		Hi TNT crew. You guys missed the most important point of comparison between the Wii and Wii U sales figures. Nintendo unlike Sony and Microsoft had always sold their consoles at a profit until the Nintendo 3DS price drop in 2011, from that point on Nintendo has taken a loss on both their new hardware lines (3DS and Wii U). So since the Wii has always been sold at a profit and the Wii U is sold at a loss that makes the 460,000 Wii U's vs 475,000 Wii's just bad news all around for Nintendo. -- From Nik in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia	Data on the Wii U profitability: Wii U profitable with just one software sale http://www.gamespot.com/news/wii-u-profitable-with-just-one-software-sale-6400457	http://www.gamespot.com/news/wii-u-profitable-with-just-one-software-sale-6400457
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2		CES Wrap-up, How the Best of CES got compromised, and why the Yota Phone is a charmer http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Paul Spain, Host of the New Zealand Tech Podcast and the Channel Partner Podcast LOWER THIRD URL: paulspain.com @paulspain
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Cheap iPhone? Rumor? Denial? Yes? No? Who knows. Reuters reported Thursday that the Shanghai Evening News had a quote from Apple's Phil Schiller saying Apple wasn't interested in a cheap low-profit iPhone. Friday morning however, Reuters pulled the story citing "substantial changes" in the Shanghai Evening News story.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/01/11/reuters-cheaper-iphone-story-withdrawn-after-substantial-changes-to-china-report
13	sl	The Wii U's first month sales numbers in the US are out, and even though the console brought in more money than the original Wii in the same time frame, only 460,000 units were sold compared to 475,000 original Wiis. Total Wii U's sold is at 890,000, 19% less than the original Wii in the same time period. The Wii U's higher price helps Nintendo though.. the company has brought in $300 million since the launch.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/10/3863758/wii-outsells-wii-u-in-december
14	ia	A disclaimer at the bottom of a CNET page says that CNET's parent company, CBS had CNET disqualify a Dish product from its "Best of CES" awards due to active litigation between CBS and Dish. The Dish Hopper with Sling DVR was a finalist in CNET's awards, but was disqualified. Dish's CEO said the company was "saddened by CNET's staff being denied its editorial independence."	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/10/3862558/cnet-parent-cbs-bans-coverage
15	tm	Security Researchers Gaurang Pandya of UNisys Global Services noticed that the Xpress Browser on his Series 40 'Asha' phone was seemingly decrypting secure web connections, like banking, before passing them to his phone. Turns out Nokia agrees it does this, but only on its servers as it compresses the pages and Nokia promises it won't peek at your data. Opera Mini operates similarly, though discloses the fact better. Services like Amazon's Silk browser or the Skyfire browser do not decrypt secure connections, but those connections will be slower.	http://gigaom.com/2013/01/10/nokia-yes-we-decrypt-your-https-data-but-dont-worry-about-it/
16	sl	The world's second largest mobile operator, Vodafone, has apologised after customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa complained of lost emails on Blackberry devices. The company blames the problem on a router error and said services are being restored. RIM, which is no stranger to service outages over the last two years that have affected millions of customers, has said it supports Vodafone's efforts to resolve the issue.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/11/blackberry-vodafone-idUSL5E9CB6UG20130111
17	ia	Earlier this week, it was reported that Microsoft was retiring Messenger on March 15th. Microsoft has told ArsTechnica that the Messenger service is not being retired on that date, but March 15th will be the start of the transition away from Messenger. The service will continue to operate for some time. The Windows Messenger desktop client will no longer be able to connect to the network starting on March 15th, however other clients should remain unaffected.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/01/microsoft-messenger-service-not-going-anywhere-just-yet/
18	tm	Samsung is the latest manufacturer to get cold feet around selling Windows RT devices. Samsung executive Mike Abary told CNET that Samsung's Qualcomm-powered RT tablet will not be sold in the US. Abary said the cost of educating consumers about Windows RT was too much compared to the anticipated sales of the device. Abary would not rule out bringing a Windows RT device to the US in future.	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34439_1-57563340/uh-oh-windows-rt-samsungs-got-second-thoughts/
19	sl	New data from analysis firm IDC shows the 4th quarter of 2012 “marked the first time in more than five years that the PC market has seen a year-on-year decline during the holiday season.” Worldwide PC shipments hit 90 million units, but that's a 6.4% drop from the same time in 2011.This is despite the launch of Windows 8. In some good news, HP held the top spot as the world’s number one PC vendor, and had its first year-over-year growth in Asia/Pacific in 4 quarters.	http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/01/pc-sales-drop-in-fourth-quarter-of-2012-for-the-first-time-in-five-years/
20	tm	Personal Audio LLC is suing Adam Carolla's Ace Broadcasting and Howstuffworks.com for violations of a patent issued February 7, 2012 called “System for Disseminating Media Content Representing Episodes in a Serialized Sequence.” Personal Audio LLC won a case against Apple in July 2011 for violation of two patents related to downloadable playlists, which led to licensing agreements with companies like SiriusXM, Samsung, RIM and Amazon.	http://9to5mac.com/2013/01/10/patent-troll-personal-audio-llc-sues-itunes-top-podcaster-adam-carollas-ace-broadcasting/
21	ia	The Hill reports that President Obama has signed into law a bill that allows people to share the videos they watch on Netflix directly to Facebook. Sharing this information was illegal under the Video Privacy Protection Act, which required written consent before information could be shared. There is no word on when and if Netflix or Facebook will make this function available.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/10/3862566/president-obama-signs-netflix-to-facebook-sharing-bill-into-law
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23		BitTorrent brings torrent discovery, downloading directly to the browser with Surf Chrome extension	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/01/11/bittorrent-brings-torrent-discovery-downloading-directly-to-the-browser-with-surf-chrome-extension/
24		Apple appoints Xerox CFO Luca Maestri as new corporate controller	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/11/apple-appoints-xerox-cfo-luca-maestri-as-new-corporate-controller/
25		US government warns over vulnerable control systems	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20984827
26		Twitpic founder quietly relaunches Twitter rival Heello in beta: Like App.net, but free	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/01/11/twitpic-founder-quietly-relaunches-twitter-rival-heello-in-beta-its-like-app-net-but-free/
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34	ia	What I saw at CES
35		CES: Sharp Shows Off 8K LCD; 16x HD Resolution	http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/01/10/ces-sharp-shows-off-8k-lcd-16x-hd-resolution/
36		Panasonic's 4K Windows 8 tablet will make your jaw drop	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2024483/panasonics-4k-windows-8-tablet-will-make-your-jaw-drop.html
37		LG's Laser TV projector will cost $9999.99, project a 100-inch image from under 2 feet	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/8/3852646/lgs-laser-tv-projector-will-cost-9999-99-project-a-100-inch-image
38		- Samsung: easel TV is much better looking in real life, curved OLED, they wouldn't bring out their flexible display - Sharp and its 8K TV, 4K monitor (32-inch and beautiful. $5500 coming out in March), bendable IGZO display - Panasonic's 20-inch 4K tablet - LG: Hecto Laser TV (short throw projector system, curved OLED), vacuum - The lack of MS - Intel felt like Intel (laptops again), got to see the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon there - B&N display with paper books - Still have a bunch of things I want to see
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40	sl	The YotaPhone Has An E-Ink Display On The Back And That’s Simply Awesome	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/10/the-yotaphone-has-an-e-ink-display-on-the-back-and-thats-simply-awesome/
41		- On the back of the YotaPhone is an e-ink display that can mirror anything displayed on the main screen. And because e-ink screens do not require battery life, these images are available even if the phone battery dies. - Load your boarding pass on the back screen so it’s always handy. Put a to-do list on always-on screen. Store a map or directions on the screen. Or, best of all, the YotaPhone can load RSS feeds or notifications onto the e-ink screen, effectively turning the phone into a dual-sided productivity machine. - just a prototype. In fact, as explained in the video, the unit shown in the demo was fresh off the production line three weeks ago. At 9mm thin, it’s not that much thicker than an iPhone 4S. The company expects the final production unit to be even thinner.
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44		Dish Hopper with Sling: HD DVR almost has it all	http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-video-recorders-dvrs/dish-hopper-with-sling/4505-6474_7-35566943.html	SOURCE
45		DISH Disappointed with CBS’ Interference with CNET’s “Best of CES” Awards	http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130110006337/en/DISH-Disappointed-CBS%E2%80%99-Interference-CNET%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9CBest-CES%E2%80%9D	SOURCE
46		Best of CES Award Winners	http://ces.cnet.com/best-of-ces/	SOURCE
47		CNET TWitter account clarifies policy 'Reviews' not 'News'	https://twitter.com/dannysullivan/status/289519342218002432
48		CBS takes aim at a rival, shoots CNET in the foot	http://paidcontent.org/2013/01/10/cbs-takes-aim-at-a-rival-shoots-cnet-in-the-foot/
49		CNET Wanders Into the CBS-Dish Crossfire at CES	http://allthingsd.com/20130110/cnet-wanders-into-the-cbs-dish-crossfire-at-ces/
50		CNET took over Best of CES from G4TechTV in 2006. - Dish Hopper with Sling was to be a finalist in the awards according to its Twitter feed on Wednesday - Then CNET removed the Hopper from consideration because CBS is suing them "The Dish Hopper with Sling was removed from consideration due to active litigation involving our parent company CBS Corp. We will no longer be reviewing products manufactured by companies with which we are in litigation with respect to such product." - Dish CEO and President Joe Clayton: We are saddened that CNET’s staff is being denied its editorial independence because of CBS’ heavy-handed tactics. This action has nothing to do with the merits of our new product. Hopper with Sling is all about consumer choice and control over the TV experience. That CBS, which owns CNET.com, would censor that message is insulting to consumers." - Home theater winner becomes Vizio 5.1 soundbar Best of Show is Razer Edge Q: Should the CEA give the 'Best of' Awards to another company after this? What does this say about product journalism?
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55		- Mike Abary, the head of Samsung's PC and tablet business in the U.S., told CNET that the company will not be releasing its Windows RT device in the U.S. - Abary cited modest demand and said that it would require a heavy investment to educate the customer on what Windows RT was. - He also said that to keep prices low on Windows RT tablets, Samsung would have to make tradeoffs like including less memory and Samsung didn't want to do that - Non-US markets: unclear what the company's plans are Q: Does this mean trouble for Windows RT as a whole?
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58		Nintendo’s Wii U Outperforming the Original Wii, Only Because It Costs More	http://allthingsd.com/20130110/nintendos-wii-u-outperforming-the-original-wii-only-because-it-costs-more/
59		Year-end NPD Game Console report Xbox 360 1.4 Million December (top selling 17 straight months) 3DS 1.25 million Wii (original) 475,000 DS 470,000 Wii U 460,000 (890,000 since launch - 41 days) - Nintendo says Wii U made $30 million which is more than Wii at same point in lifecycle - No Sony numbers from NPD. IDC shows PS3 moving ahead of Xbox in December 77 million shipped vs. 76 million shipped - 2012 hardware sales dropped 27% to $4.04 billion Q: With mobile supposedly taking away sales, are these numbers actually positive overall?
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2		Amazon gives you free music you paid for, Tim Cook pleads with China Mobile, Nokia on the rise http://live.twit.tv/
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Amazon introduced a new service today called AutoRip which gives customers who buy CDs a free copy of the album in MP3s added to Amazon's cloud player. Not only that, but any CD you bought under that Amazon account going back to 1998 can qualify for AutoRip. More than 50,000 albums are already in the program, including most new releases.Amazon has all major labels and most indies on board and will continue to add albums from their back catalog to AutoRip.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/10/amazon-launches-autorip-service-giving-customers-free-mp3s-for-cds-purchased-on-amazon-as-far-back-as-1998/
13	sl	Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has called on North Korea to end its ban on Internet access after visiting the country with former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Schmidt told reporters at the Beijing airport: “As the world becomes increasingly connected, their decision to be virtually isolated is very much going to affect their physical world. The government has to do something -- they have to make it possible for people to use the Internet, which the government in North Korea has not yet done. It is time now for them to start or they will remain behind.”	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/googles-schmidt-calls-on-north-korea-to-end-internet-ban/2013/01/10/09cb7bae-5b0d-11e2-b8b2-0d18a64c8dfa_story.html
14	ia	Investors are happy with Nokia today because the company beat expectations in its last quarter according to preliminary financial information. Nokia's Devices & Services business generated 3.9 billion Euros in the quarter which is down from last year's 6 billion Euros. Nokia also sold 4.4 million Lumia phones, while its budget Asha line sold 9.3 million units.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57563229-94/surprise-surprise-nokias-q4-rides-high-on-lumia-sales/
15	tm	Apple CEO Tim Cook DID happen to drop by China Mobile to see chairman Xi Guohua in Beijing Thursday. A China Mobile representative said the two company chiefs discussed matters of cooperation. China Mobile with 700 million subscribers is the world's largest mobile carrier, and does not yet carry the iPhone.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/10/3859164/tim-cook-meets-with-china-mobile-chairman-to-discuss-matters-of
16	sl	Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile USA will embrace RIM, and executives at each company have gone on record saying they're looking forward to Blackberry 10 devices. "We're hopeful its going to be a good device," Lowell McAdam, chief executive of Verizon Communications. Yeah, sounds really promising. BlackBerry 10 is on track to launch new smartphones later this month.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/09/us-ces-blackberry-uscarriers-idUSBRE90817R20130109
17	ia	California's attorney general released a set of privacy recommendations for app developers. The AG said the aim of the recommendations is to protect privacy while not stifling innovation. The guidelines try to help developers keep track of privacy issues when an app is being developed and also how to disclose its privacy practices.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-tech/post/californias-attorney-general-releases-privacy-guidelines-for-app-developers/2013/01/10/997e7610-5b27-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_blog.html
18	tm	Apple announced Wednesday that screenshots that go along with app descriptions in the app store will be locked in place once an app has been approved. New screenshots will only be allowed when the app is updated. The rule is meant to prevent fraud where some unscrupulous developers would get an app approved then swap the screenshots to make it look like another more popular app.	http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/09/apple-now-locking-screenshots-for-submitted-apps-shutting-down-popular-scam-tactic/
19	sl	The FCC is opening up what it calls a "substantial amount" of radio spectrum for the use of Wi-Fi, which will improve the speed of wireless devices and ease up what FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski calls a wi-fi traffic jam. 195MHz of new spectrum will be opened up, all in the 5GHz band. Opening up more spectrum could especially help in crowded places like public Wi-Fi access points.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/fccs-genachowski-govt-will-open-up-radio-spectrum-to-improve-wi-fi/
20	tm	Samsung left the truly bizarre keynote stunts to Qualcomm this year, and showed off a flexible display instead. Called Youm, the display was demonstrated on a prototype Windows Phone. Microsoft also helped show off a new projector that would project images into the entire room in which a game is being played to provide a more immersive experience. But it was Samsung's keynote after all, and they also showed off another bendable screen, a phone that unfolded into a tablet, the 28-nanometer 8-core Exynos 6 Octa chip, and finished with President Bill Clinton.	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/01/09/samsung-microsoft-hype-new-youm-flexible-oled-display-tech
21	ia	A couple of days ago Dell introduced "Project Ophelia," which is a device a little larger than a USB memory stick that turns a TV or monitor into cloud-based computer. The device itself runs Android 4.0, but will allow access to remote PCs or virtualized PCs. Project Ophelia also has integrated Wi-Fi and bluetooth, so you can connect to the device wirelessly.	http://liliputing.com/2013/01/dell-introduces-hdmi-stick-that-turns-any-screen-into-a-thin-client-pc.html
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27	tm	Amazon’s “AutoRip” Service Goes Live, Giving Customers Free MP3s For CDs Purchased On Amazon As Far Back As 1998 (Hands On)	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/10/amazon-launches-autorip-service-giving-customers-free-mp3s-for-cds-purchased-on-amazon-as-far-back-as-1998/
28		Buy a CD, added to cloud player at purchase - Retroactive to CDs purchased since 1998 - even if purchased as gifts... - 50,000 albums at launch, more coming - Never have had to sign up for cloud player - US only at launch - U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan coming in 2013 plus more I had 4 auto rip (Two Son Volt (Wide Swing Tremolo and the Search), Descendants (Cool to be you) and Kathy McCarty (Dead Dog's Eyeball))	Michael Robertson must be pissed. Both MP3.com and MP3Tunes.com tried to do the same thing and got sued out of existence.
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31		- China Mobile is the largest of the mainland's three wireless providers with over 700 million subscribers. It's also the only one of the three without a deal to support Apple's iPhone and iPad. - Reuters reports Apple CEO Tim Cook met with China Mobile chairman Xi Guohua at CM headquarters in Beijing on Thursday to discuss what a China Mobile spokesman called "matters of cooperation." signed confidentiality agreement - On Tuesday, Cook met with China's minister for industry and information technology and on Wednesday met with high level executives from China Unicom. - Talks between Apple and China Mobile have been going on for years and are stuck on revenue sharing terms, analysts said	"Currently, Apple has 11 stores in the Greater China region, as well as many resellers. We will continue to expand in China and the number of retail stores we'll have will exceed 25," Cook was quoted as saying by news portal Sina Technology News. - In December (shortly before the iPhone 5's launch in China), research firm IDC estimated that Apple's share of China's smartphone market had slipped from fourth to sixth, behind Samsung, Lenovo, Coolpad, ZTE, and Huawei.
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33	ia	Nokia's Q4 rides high on Lumia sales	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57563229-94/surprise-surprise-nokias-q4-rides-high-on-lumia-sales/
34		You’d better sit down: Nokia is actually doing reasonably well	http://gigaom.com/2013/01/10/youd-better-sit-down-nokia-is-actually-doing-reasonably-well/
35		- Nokia Q4 exceeded expectations - Total phones sold: 86.3M - Devices & Services business generated 3.9B Euros, last year at the same time (Q4 2011) it generated 6B euros, Q4 2010 was 8.5B Euros - Lumia line sold 4.4M, Asha sold 9.3 million (13.7M, leaves 72M Series 40 phones moved) - Stephen Elop was pleased saying that the company managed its costs efficiently Q: Does it look like Nokia is turning their luck around?
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38	ia	Samsung Clones Its Own: Galaxy S II Plus Aims To Extend Run Of Galaxy S II Cash-Cow Phone	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/10/samsung-clones-its-own-galaxy-s-ii-plus-aims-to-extend-run-of-galaxy-s-ii-cash-cow-phone/
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40		Galaxy S III Mini and Galaxy S II Plus planned for end 2012	http://www.sammobile.com/2012/08/20/galaxy-s-iii-mini-and-galaxy-s-ii-plus-planned-for-end-2012/
41		- Samsung's releasing a new phone, but it's an old phone - The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus - The original S2 launched in 2011 Q2 and ran Gingerbread - the S2 Plus has pretty much the same hardware as the S2, but there will be an NFC option and less onboard storage (8GB). Supports microSD cards up to 64GB - Software is a bigger difference will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, comes with S3 like features like a video pop-up player - Launches in Germany before being rolled out to other markets, no pricing yet. SamMobile.com had a report back in August 2012 that Samsung would launch the S2 Plus for 300-400 Euro. Q: Can you make sense of this when there's a Galaxy S3 mini out there?	S2Plus - 4.3" WVGA(480x800) Super AMOLED Plus - 1.2GHz processor - 8MP camera - Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) - NFC: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.9 mm, 121 g Non NFC: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm, 121 g S3mini - 4 inch screen (480x800) Sumer AMOLED PenTile - 1GHz processor - 5MP camera - Android 4.1.1
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44		- at CES Polaroid announced two new Android tablets that look to compete with Google’s (GOOG) Nexus devices. - M7, 7-inch, $129 - dual-core processor and 8GB of internal storage. 1280 x 800-pixel IPS displays, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, a microSD slot and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - M10, 10-inch, $229. quad-core CPU, 16GB of internal storage, HDMI and a 5-megapixel rear camera., 1280 x 800-pixel IPS displays, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, a microSD slot and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - Both tablets will be released this spring. - screens look sort of windows RT tiles	back in december leaked images and specs point to Polaroid reviving its camera business with what could be the world’s first Android camera with interchangeable lenses. With no official name yet, the tentatively named IM1836 camera will reportedly feature a 18.1-megapixel sensor, 3.5-inch touchscreen, pop-up flash, Wi-Fi, HDMI and Android 4.0. - Wi-Fi, cellular data and photo editing apps on cameras. that's cool.
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46	tm	“Buffy vs Edward” remix unfairly removed by Lionsgate	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/buffy-vs-edward-remix-unfairly-removed-by-lionsgate/
47		Jonathan McIntosh created "Buffy vs. Edward: Twilight Remixed" as a commentary. He pointedly does not make money on it. - It meets fair use criteria as transformative, amount of use, commentary and educational, affect on market - The Register of Copyrights used it as an example of why fair use deserves an exemption to the DMCA - October 9, 2012 - YouTube Content ID flagged it, left up with ads benefitting Lionsgate (owner Twilight IP) - November 26, 2012 - Finally got claim released for audiovisual content - then claim added for *visual" content - December 18, 2012 - Appeal rejected, video deleted, strike placed against account, "copyright school" required to unlock account - December 20, 2012 - MovieClips (on behalf LionsGate) said removed because McIntosh didn't want ads "no choice" - Now filed official counternotice. LionsGate has 14 days to allow or sue. - New Media Rights (newmediarights.org) offering legal assistance throughout to McIntosh SUM: Why YouTube has become a 'Star Chamber' Presumed guilt, double jeopardy, no relief for falls accusation
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2		T-Mobile's plans to conquer, cheap iPhone finally coming? 3D dead in all dimensions http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Nate Lanxon, Editor, wired.co.uk LOWER THIRD URL: wired.co.uk
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6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Squarespace, the fast and easy way to create a high-quality website, blog or online portfolio. For a free trial and 10% off your first purchase on new accounts, go to Squarespace.com, and use offer code TNT1. And they recently launched a developer platform for complete code control.	And by Pond5, the world’s stock media marketplace. If you’re a media maker looking for video, photos, illustrations, music, sound effects, After Effects templates or 3D models, check out Pond5. And for an exclusive 50 free stock media files, go to pond5.com/tnt.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	T-Mobile USA CEO John Legere has said a lot of crazy things at CES, calling AT&T crap and warning Verizon's share everything plans will be bad for people who want porn not heir phones. However, in more reasonable comments to Reuters, Legere says T-Mobile hopes to bring the iPhone 5 to T-Mobile within 3-4 months and end subsidies for phones, thus lowering monthly plan costs in the same time frame.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/09/us-ces-tmobileusa-idUSBRE90806420130109
13	sl	Is Apple developing a low-cost version of its iPhone? A rumor from Digitimes has made its way into a much more credible Wall Street Journal article.... the journal's sources say Apple could launch a cheaper iPhone, marketed at the developing world -- as early as the end of this year. We've heard this before, but one new detail is that the cheaper iPhone would have a plastic shell made of polycarbonate plastic.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57562864-37/apple-prepping-a-less-expensive-iphone-wsj-reports-again/
14	ia	Most of the world will say goodbye to Microsoft Messenger on March 15th because that's the date the service will be shut down everywhere except mainland China. Microsoft announced it was retiring Messenger in favor of Skype back in November. Current Messenger users will be migrated over to Skype.	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-to-shut-down-messenger-on-march-15-move-users-to-skype-7000009574/
15	tm	The New York Times reports security researchers investigating a recent string of attacks on banking networks in the US, found a sophisticated hack of data centers was used. Some researchers, and the US Government believe the skill required for such an attack indicates a government. The most popular suspect is Iran.	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/09/technology/online-banking-attacks-were-work-of-iran-us-officials-say.html?
16	sl	Google has filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission to terminate its efforts to stop Microsoft from using video-compression technology on the Xbox. Microsoft wants to license two standards-essential patents for H.264 that come from Motorola, which Google now owns. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's latest consent order states that Google has to license patents used in standards to willing parties. And that willing party, is Microsoft.	http://allthingsd.com/20130108/google-withdraws-patent-claims-against-microsoft/
17	ia	Samsung and Dropbox are teaming up. If you get a flagship Samsung phone, you will get 50GB of Dropbox storage for two years at no cost. Dropbox is currently on the S3, the Note 2 and the Galaxy camera. The new deal will bring Dropbox to the Galaxy Grand and smart cameras. Dropbox will also be available on Samsung smart TVs via Samsung's AllShare Play app.	http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/dropbox-be-included-all-samsung-flagship-phones-210441
18	tm	San Antonio high school student, Andrea Hernandez claimed her student identification violated her religion because it was implanted with a radio-frequency identification chip and was suspended. The San Antonio student lost her court case Tuesday challenging her suspension. The school had offered to remove the chip and only require the id badge be worn, but Hernandez and her family refused. The court ruled that requiring identification did not breach Hernandez right of religion.	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/01/student-rfid-suspension/
19	sl	The Federal Trade Commission & the Justice Department together enforce U.S. antitrust law, and the former argues that infringement of "standard essential patents" should be punished with monetary damages rather than bans, except in specific cases. Standard essential patents have been crucial in the patent wars that companies have been tied up in since 2010. The usual expectation among corporations has been that standard essential patents will be inexpensively licensed to anyone, but it doesn't always play out that way. The ITC's view may carry weight with judges but is not binding.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/08/us-patent-infringement-sales-ban-idUSBRE90715Z20130108
20	ia	Kickstarter says that 2012 was a great year as it raised nearly $320 million for projects. 2.2 million people pledged funds to those projects. Of the over 18,000 projects funded, music had the most funded projects with over 5,000. Games raised the most money at $83 million.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57562966-93/kickstarter-has-monster-year-with-nearly-$320-million-pledged/
21	tm	Hold on to your Clearwire stock folks, the sale to Sprint may not be such a lock yet. Dish Network has made an unsolicited offer to buy the mobile carrier for $3.30 a share. Sprint, which is currently closing their buyout by Softbank had offered Clearwire $2.97 a share. Sprint claims Dish's offer is not viable.	http://allthingsd.com/20130108/dish-network-makes-5-15-billion-offer-for-clearwire/
22	sl	Valve's still making news at CES, despitenot havingbig flashy press conferences or booth babes. Gabe Newell told The Verge the Steam Box will be projects. The first, codenamed Bigfoot, focuses on the hardware for use in the home with a TV including standards like MiraCast to stream games to different screens. The second, codenamed Littlefoot, has something to do with mobile gaming. Newell also describes three quality levels of Steam Box 'Good, Better, or Best'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/8/3852144/gabe-newell-interview-steam-box-future-of-gaming
23	ia	Panasonic's got some new ToughPads, that's its name for its ruggedized tablets. The FZ-G1 is a 10-inch tablet running Windows 8 Pro. If you're an Android person, there's a 7-inch model called the JT-B1 that runs Ice Cream Sandwich. The larger, windows model will cost $2900 when it launches in March. The 7-incher hits in February for $1300.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/panasonic-toughpads-2013/
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29	tm	T-Mobile promotes their 'Uncarrier' status with no-contract unlimited plan and free laptop data	http://www.zdnet.com/ces-2013-t-mobile-promotes-their-uncarrier-status-with-no-contract-unlimited-plan-and-free-laptop-data-7000009566/
30		T-Mobile CEO pokes the bears, calls AT&T's network 'crap' and mocks Verizon	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/9/3853890/t-mobile-ceo-calls-att-network-crap-mocks-verizon
31		T-Mobile CEO says iPhone and end of subsidies coming 'in three to four months'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/9/3854650/t-mobile-ceo-says-iphone-coming-in-three-to-four-months
32		T-Mobile USA adds HD Voice and more iPhone-friendly 1900MHz 4G to its network	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/01/09/t-mobile-usa-adds-hd-voice-and-more-iphone-friendly-1900mhz-4g-to-its-network/
33		CEO John Legere told Reuters iPhone and end of phone subsidies coming in "3-4 months as opposed to 6-9 months" - Also mentioned partnering with Dish "They'd be interesting for us to talk to and we'd be fascinating for them." Also mentioned possible combo with Leap Wireless. - On stage at CES Monday he called ATT "crap" on Verizon: "the way they covered those dust bowl states with LTE I think is admirable." ALSO "A 5-gigabyte, 10-device shared data plan, when Joe Schmoe Jr. starts to watch porn on his phone, isn't gonna work." - Ad campaign idea: 'I saw more honesty on a Match.com ad than AT&T's coverage maps." - T-Mobile rolling out $70/mo. unlimited data, HD Voice nationwide and iPhone compatible 1900 MHz service in Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego and Virginia Beach. - Partnering with MLB on bullpen phones, bundling in free data on some laptops through 4G connect plan
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37		- wsj has sources- cheaper phone could resemble iPhone, with less-expensive body - bring down cost of the device by using a different shell made of polycarbonate plastic - iPhone 5 currently has an aluminum housing. - Many other parts could remain the same or be recycled from older iPhone models. - In the 2012 third quarter, Apple held only 14.6% of worldwide smartphone shipments, down from a peak of 23% in the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012, according to IDC. - Samsung share rose from 8.8% to 31.3% from the third quarter of 2010 to the third quarter of 2012.	- sources say Before the launch of the iPhone 4 in mid-2010, the company developed designs for cheaper phones that were very similar to the iPhone at the time but had a less expensive back and sides. shelved the idea as some executives worried a second iPhone would complicate its manufacturing processes - Apple's stock has fallen 25% since it reached an all-time closing high of $702.10 in September as investors worry competitors are gaining ground. On Tuesday, Apple's shares closed 4 p.m. trading slightly up at $525.31.
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39	ia	It's official: 3D is dead	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/8/3852452/death-of-3d
40		Wolverton from CES: Whatever happened to 3D TVs?	http://www.mercurynews.com/troy-wolverton/ci_22334925/wolverton-ces-2013-3d-tv-hype
41		Netflix launches 'Super HD' and 3D streaming -- but only through certain ISPs HD	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/netflix-super-hd-3d-streaming/
42		- There's some press saying that 3D is now dead - Vlad Savov at the Verge wrote a piece noted how 3D is gone from CES - TV marketing focus on higher resolutions, curved displays, and the beauty of OLED. - every big TV maker at CES has waved a clear white flag on trying to sell 3D TV as an important feature. - Troy Wolverton at Mercury News said similar things. Called "the manufacturers silence is striking" after 4 years of focus - Netflix might not agree as it launched Super HD (1080p video streaming) and 3D streaming in the US only right now - it'll work on a bunch of hardware like the PS3, Roku, Apple TVs and more - limited to certain ISPs: Cablevision and Google Fiber	Q: What do you think of the state of 3D?
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46	sl	Twitter puts real humans into its search algorithm...and profits	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57562890-93/twitter-puts-real-humans-into-its-search-algorithm...and-profits/
47		blog post	http://engineering.twitter.com/2013/01/improving-twitter-search-with-real-time.html	SOURCE
48		- Twitter revealed what it called its "real-time human computation" system in a blog post written by Twitter data scientist Edward Chen and Alpa Jain, a senior software engineer in the company's "Revenue @ Twitter" group - quote from post: How would you know that #bindersfullofwomen refers to politics, and not office accessories, or that people searching for "horses and bayonets" are interested in the Presidential debates? 2. Since these spikes in search queries are so short-lived, there's only a small window of opportunity to learn what they mean. - humans follow fine, but automation can't decipher it. automated interpretation systems are involved at all here is because they're what Twitter relies on to serve up "relevant" ads -- promoted tweets, promoted feeds and what have you -- against these brief but often quite powerful search surges. - this is about serving relevant ads during meme mushroom. Twitter's new API will send the query to Amazon's Mechanical Turk service, where humans will categorize it to help make it more relevant to readers. Then Twitter can populate its Discover section with live, topical streams of news.	- using Amazon's Mechanical Turk service. Mechanical Turk farms out data jobs requiring human interpretation to an army of workers across the globe. Amazon dubs it, cleverly enough, as "Artificial Artificial Intelligence." - Twitter chose select number of folks on MT to "evaluate" trending search terms -- essentially by discussing them on forums and chatrooms and then telling Twitter which categories, images and videos the terms relate to. - Of the ten most lucrative "human intelligence tasks" it listed at the time of writing, pay rates ranged from a high of $135.65 for transcribing and tagging five hours and 36 minutes of video to a low of $11 for writing a 300-word review article. - jon mitchell at ReadWrite: I'm going to write only about ideas that rise from connections that are hard for computers to make. The story has to get its meaning from the complexities and eccentricities of people. If there's nothing more to the story than the news itself, people are going to get it from Twitter.
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51		- Researchers could identify author of 80% of authors of posts in their dataset -Sadia Afroz and Aylin Caliskan Islam spoke to an audience at the 29C3 Chaos Communication Congress in Germany. -- techniques including stylometric analysis, the authorship attribution framework Jstylo, and Latent Dirichlet allocation -"Function words are very specific to the writer. Even if you are writing a thesis, you'll probably use the same function words in chat messages.Even if your text is not clean, your writing style can give you away." -Could also uncover botnet owners, malware authors -Analysis requires minimum 5,000 words, translated into English. Leetspeak prevented translation - Researchers also developed Anonymouth which identifies function words which could make them identifiable. - Drexel and George Mason universities research team is composed of Sadia Afroz, Aylin Caliskan Islam, Ariel Stolerman, Rachel Greenstadt, and Damon McCoy.
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53	ia	Sony PlayStation Vita Sales Lower Than Expected, Still No Price Cut Coming	http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/4751/20130109/sony-playstation-vita-sales-no-price-cut-coming-value-bundles.htm
54		- Sony CEO Kaz Hirai told reporters that PS Vita sales figures are "on the low end of what we expected." - Hirai explained that "Long term is what is important." - it could take 5-10 years to know if a product has been successful comparing it to the PS3 - According to stats from August 2012, Sony sold 2.2 million Vitas - The W-Fi model costs $250, the 3G version is $300 Q: Is there anything Sony could do the existing hardware that would make the Vita worth the money?
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64		Facebook to Hold Press Event tuesday Jan. 15	http://mashable.com/2013/01/08/facebook-event-jan-15/
65		Pebble Watch Will Finally Ship on January 23	http://allthingsd.com/20130109/pebble-watch-will-finally-ship-on-january-23/
66		New 27-inch iMacs won't ship until next month. please stop crying	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57562704-37/new-27-inch-imacs-wont-ship-until-next-month/
67		MakerBot Replicator 2X brings back dual-color 3D printing, shipping in March for $2,799	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/8/3852622/makerbot-replicator-2x-announced-with-dual-color-printing
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12	tm	Sony shook things up at CES yesterday by announcing new 55 and 65-inch 4K TVs as well as a 56-inch OLED 4K TV prototype. Wait, that wasn't the shakeup part. Was it the 4K distribution system that features Sony Pictures content and other stuff so you actually have something to watch in 4K? No… RIGHT. Aphone! NOBODY announces phones at CES anymore, but Sony isn't nobody. Or something. The Xperia Z is a 5-inch quad-core Android phone with NFC and a 13-mpxl camera… and it's water resistant!	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34451_1-57562620/sony-ces-press-conference-heavy-on-4k-tvs-oled-plus-an-actual-phone/
13	sl	Intel's talking some big talk at CES. The company says by the end of 2013, $599, touch-enabled Ultrabook laptops will be on the market, and that devices will be required to support touch input. But that's not all, Intel is also promising functional “all day battery life.” If this is all true, we're looking at a lower-priced PC market with prices matching tablets, and with touch capabilities, the line between ultrabook and tablet is ever less clear.	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/07/intel-by-the-end-of-2013-well-see-599-touch-enabled-ultrabooks/
14	ia	This year's CES is the first not keynoted by Microsoft in a long time. So to ease the transition, Steve Ballmer made a surprise appearance at Qualcomm's Keynote to show off Windows Phone 8 and RT. Of course, the two operating systems run on Qualcomm chips. As for Qualcomm news, CEO Paul Jacobs announced the Snapdragon 800 series processors, which he says will be "faster than many laptops."	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2024207/ballmer-big-bird-and-desmond-tutu-enliven-qualcomms-big-night-at-ces.html
15	tm	Valve unveiled their gaming product codenamed Piston. It's a modular PC designed for playing PC games on a TV. Valve worked with Xi3 to develop the machine which is the size of a grapefruit. No other details on internals, availability or pricing were given.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20949071
16	sl	AT&T's got some bragging rights! Its unit sales topped the 10 million mark for the first time in its history during the fourth quarter of 2012. It set a 9.4 million record in 2011. the company pins the good numbers on the “best quarterly sales of Android and Apple smartphones,” including the launch of Apple’s iPhone 5. Back in September, AT&T announced that the newest iPhone was officially its fastest selling Apple device ever, even before Apple announced the same thing.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/08/att-sold-a-record-10m-smartphones-in-q4-2012-helped-by-best-ever-sales-of-android-and-apple-devices/
17	ia	People of Chelsea in NYC, listen up. Google's going to give you free Wi-Fi all over the Chelsea neighborhood. The service is a partnership of Google and The Chelsea Improvement Company and will be the largest contiguous Wi-Fi network in the city.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57562729-93/google-offers-free-wi-fi-in-chelsea-neighborhood/
18	tm	People used to say "Only Nixon could go to China" but Apple CEO Tim Cook says eft Nixon, I'll go to China as often as I want. 10 months after his heralded first visit to the People's Republic, Cook returned to meet with Miao Wei, China's head of industry and information technology. John Paczkowski of ATD wondered if Cook might have time to squeeze in a visit to China Mobile and get them to carry the iPhone.	http://allthingsd.com/20130108/why-is-tim-cook-in-china-again/
19	sl	Windows Phone fans rejoice! both Verizon and Sprint have announced they're expanding their support of Windows Phone. Microsoft announced that Sprint intends to bring two Windows Phone handsets to its network by this summer - previously the rumor had been to introduce just one, so this seems promising. Verizon is adding the Samsung ATIV Odyssey to the list of Windows phones it offers.	http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2013/01/08/its-official-sprint-to-sell-two-windows-phone-devices-by-summer-verizon-picks-up-the-ativ-odyssey/
20	ia	Things! You need an internet! 10 companies including Logitech, Active Mind Technologies, and Ouya have formed the Internet of Things Consortium. The non-profit consortium will focus on getting home automation, entertainment and productivity devices to connect to each other.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/07/internet-of-things-consortium/
21	tm	Sling Media's parent company Dish rocked the video world yesterday with their inclusion of sling functions in their commerical-skipping, prime time recording Hopper set-top box. Now Sling itself has a couple announcements. Slingbox 350 and 500 owners will get the ability to sync photos and videos with a connected USB drive. Sling also will release the Slingbox Companion social TV app that makes recommendations and then works like a remote to find shows on your TV.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/08/sling-slingbox-companion-my-media/
22	sl	On stage at the CES 2013 keynote, Panasonic showed off an OLED TV, manufactured using 3D printing technology. The specs: 56-inches, half-an-inch thick, and weighs a lot less than other LED sets. And in theory, 3D printing tech should help bring down prices on OLED TVs. Not surprisingly, Panasonic CEO Kauhiro Tsuga didn’t share any details on price or availability.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/08/panasonic-debuts-worlds-first-4k-printed-oled-tv-just-half-an-inch-thick/
23	ia	$8.3 billion - that's the amount of profit Samsung Electronics estimates it earned in its last quarter. That's a new record for the company, so of course the stock was down 1.3% yesterday. Samsung has shipped about 63 million phones overall. Its Galaxy line is a winner with the SIII likely to have shipped 15 million units while the Galaxy Note II moved 8 million units.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/08/us-samsung-guidance-idUSBRE9060Z020130108
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29	ia	Samsung at CES 2013: 'unprecedented' designs, 4K TVs, and 'Smart' everything	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/7/3848114/samsung-ces-2013-tv-laptops-4k-oled-smart
30		Samsung unveils amazing 85-inch 4K TV with 'floating' design	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/7/3842602/samsung-un85s9-85-inch-4k-uhd-tv-announced
31		Samsung tries to do it all with new Smart TV interface, lets older sets upgrade with Smart Evolution Kit	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/7/3845610/samsung-new-2013-smart-hub-tv-interface-hands-on-smart-evolution-kit/in/3612155
32		Samsung's video search tool for TVs will be coming to tablets too	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34450_1-57562714/samsungs-video-search-tool-for-tvs-will-be-coming-to-tablets-too/
33		Big samsung press event (quad-core processor in tvs, evernote on refrigerators, cameras), these are the standouts Fancy TV: - Samsung's teased TV turned out to be the Samsung UN85S9 85-inch 4K TV which is housed in a frame that looks like an easel. The TV can be tilted up and down. Gizmodo noted that the frame is not removable - The frame has a 120-watt 2.2 speaker system - new Smart Hub software, S-Recommendation, and voice control, and the set is powered by a 1.35Ghz quad-core A15 processor. - Will be launched in March, no pricing New SmartTV interface coming to newer TVs this year - Looks a bit like the Xbox 360 - Video discovery: Can pull content from your cable box as well as selections from Netflix, Vudu, Blockbuster, CinemaNow, and Samsung's Media Hub. - allows users to search all of the different video sources through one single app. When the service launches this spring, it also will be available for certain Samsung mobile devices - Recommendations: samsung is watching what you're watching, so it can give you recs based on that - The Verge says the interface is a bit sluggish
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40		- - Active Mind Technologies (which makes Game), Basis Science, Coin, Kease, Logitech, Movl (which makes KontrolTV), Ouya, Poly-Control, SmartThings, andUbe. - Find ways for products and services to work together (Bluetooth Low Energy and Low Power Wi-Fi) - Open standards and business methodology - The consortium will hold its first meeting on Wednesday at 5 pm, at CES in Vegas. If you’re interested in attending, you can email events@iofthings.org.
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44	ia	Sony Xperia Z / ZL: hands-on with Sony's flagship smartphone for 2013	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/7/3847944/sony-xperia-z-zl-hands-on/in/3612897
45		Sony announced a new flagship phone at CES Xperia Z - Runs Android 4.1 (upgradeable to 4.2 after they hit), 5-inch 1080p display, 13MP camera that is capable of HDR video recording and LTE support. Inside: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Quad-core processor running at 1.5GHz - Very boxy design, gorilla glass on front and the back, weighs under 5 ounces, 7.8mm thin - The ports are covered by flaps, but it has Micro USB and microSD card slots - Can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes at a time Xperia ZL - same display, camera, processor and software - bulkier at 9.8mm (compared to 7.8 of Z), plastic back, not water resistant Price and carriers not mentioned, but Sony said they're at the premium end	Q: Do these devices stand out in the field?
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48		- The industry started pushing 4K last year, when the uber-sharp, uber-expensive TVs were, like OLEDs, the big news at CES. Well, we’re back again this year, being told again that 4K — a.k.a. UltraHD — will be so awesome that no one will believe their eyes. - 3dhdtv isn't a big success, 4k is the new thing manufacturers need to sell. But too expensive, no content. - Sony, Visio, sharp, all showing off 4k TVs, no pricing. LG was the one company to announce a price. Its 84-inch OLED 4K TV will retail for $12,000! 84 inches. - 60-inch hdtv in 1080p is not going to look that different with normal use -	Sony currently has a device it loans to customers that have purchased its 4K TV to watch Sony Pictures movies. At CES the company announced that it would have a 4K solution in the summer that included a device that would connect to a Sony Pictures Entertainment distribution service. The service will play, you guessed it, Sony Pictures Entertainment movies. -
49	tm	Why We're Not At The Biggest Tech Show In The World	http://www.buzzfeed.com/mattbuchanan/why-were-not-at-the-biggest-tech-show-in-the-worl
50		CES Is the World’s Greatest Hardware Show Stuck in a Software Era	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/01/ces-2013-software/
51		CES Is So Uncool It Might Finally Be Cool	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/07/oh-my-god-danny-devito-i-love-your-work/
52		CES news barely nudges tech stocks	http://www.usatoday.com/story/technologylive/2013/01/08/ces-tech-stocks/1817049/
53		Qualcomm's insane CES 2013 keynote in pictures and tweets	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/8/3850056/qualcomms-insane-ces-2013-keynote-pictures-tweets	STILLS
54		CES deathwatch has been as big news as announcements - Amazon, Google, Apple, Facebook not there, never have been, social networks allow them to market direct with their own events. - Matt Honan Wired yesterday wrote CES is behind because it's a hardware show - Matt Buchananan at BuzzFeed added Kickstarter as another drag on trade shows - Alexia Tsotsis, TechCrunch deemed it in a twist of L-Train Girl logic "so Uncool it's Cool" ----- and then... there was the Qualcomm keynote Q: What's killing CES, software, social networks, kickstarted or none? Or the Qualcomm Keynote
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Nvidia owes some folks socks, after knocking them off at their pre-CES press conference last night. The video card maker announced GeForce GRID, a cloud-gaming service that will stream PC games to smart TV,s tablets and smartphones. The company also unveiled the new Tegra4 chip which is a quad core 4+1 like the Tegra3 but should have 6 time stye performance. And the sock-knocker was Project SHIELD, a portable game console in the shape of a controller with a flip-out touch screen. The device runs Android and can stream PC games.	http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/01/07/1237223/nvidia-unveils-grid-servers-tegra-4-soc-and-project-shield-mobile-gaming-device?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
13	sl	Google's Eric Schmidt has arrived in North Korea, accompanying Bill Richardson, former N.M. governor and former ambassador to the U.N., on what's being described as a "private humanitarian mission." The U.S. State Department has expressed extreme disapproval about the trip, with a spokesperson saying: "We don't think the timing of this is particularly helpful" given a recent, controversial missile launch. Richardson told CBS This Morning that "He is going as a private citizen; this is not a Google trip,".	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57562423-93/googles-schmidt-arrives-in-north-korea/
14	ia	Lenovo never lets us down at CES. The company introduced the IdeaCentre Horizon which it calls the "world's first table pc." The Horizon is an all-in-one PC with a 27-inch touchscreen that can be laid flat on your table. The IdeaCentre Horizon runs Windows 8, but will have a second UI to make it easier for multiple users to play games on it. Lenovo says it'll be released around the early summer for about $1700.	http://www.usatoday.com/story/technologylive/2013/01/07/ces-lenovo-touchscreen-table-pc/1813355/
15		At CES, Lenovo Attempts to Go Big With 27-Inch “Table Computer”	http://allthingsd.com/20130106/lenovo-attempts-to-go-big-at-ces-with-27-inch-table-computer/
16	tm	Roku announced hundreds of new channel partners for it's Internet streaming video box, but the one getting all the attention is Time Warner Cable. Existing subscribers to TWC will be able to get up to 300 live channels streaming to a free Roku app starting sometime before April.	http://gigaom.com/video/roku-twc-tv/
17	sl	Apple's app store has reached 40billion downloads! some other impressive numbers apple has released: There are more than 500 million active accounts on the App Store, and December saw more than 2 billion apps downloaded. There are now more than 775,000 applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and developers have been paid more than $7 billion to date. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services says that apple will continue to invest in providing devs with "the best ecosystem so they can create the most innovative apps in the world."	http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/01/07/apples-app-store-reaches-40b-downloads-almost-half-occurred-in-2012
18	ia	The French government has told Free, a French ISP, that the ISP cannot block online ads. Free gave its users software to block pop-ups and other ads. French online publishing and advertising groups complained to the French government that it was losing revenue. France's minister for the digital economy said that "An Internet service provider cannot unilaterally implement such blocking."	http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/08/technology/france-rejects-plan-to-block-online-ads.html?_r=0
19	tm	Lego unveiled the third generation of its Mindstorm programmable robots. EV3 features more sensors and motors and more ways to program including mobile apps. The new product with its 594 pieces that can make five different robots should begin selling this summer at a retail cost of $350.	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34441_1-57562323/get-ready-to-program-legos-mindstorms-ev3-robots-are-here/
20	sl	You thought CES was all about TVs? Nope! Fitbit announced a new fitness tracker called the Fitbit Flex, which is a wristband style tracker. Withings also introduced a new gadget called the Smart Activity Tracker which is a lot like a FitBit One, actually. The Flex ships in the spring for about $100, the's no pricing or availability info on the Withings product though.	http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/01/ces-2013-fitbit-flex-and-withings-tracker-compete-to-be-your-wearable-fitness-gadget/
21	ia	Toshiba had a boatload of announcements for CES. First up, Toshiba's entering the U.S. 4K TV market. The televisions will be available in three sizes: 58, 65 and 84-inches. No pricing was mentioned however. Toshiba's also introducing "CloudTV," which is effectively its name for its smartTV functions. There's also Toshiba's new Blu-ray players with CloudTV built-in -- Toshiba's calling them "Media Boxes."	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34451_1-57562318/toshiba-announces-4k-tvs-cloud-tv-laptops-media-box/
22	tm	LG announced a slate of huge new TVs along with the promise that all their LCD TVs will use LEDs. The biggest deal, though previously announced, was the 100-inch Hecto laser projector, coming to Korea later this month and the US in March. No price. Also a 55-inch OLED TV will begin shipping this MArch for only $12,000 on up to an even more expensive 65-inch OLED. And almost mundane next tot hess giants, LG announced 55 and 65-inch 4K TVs to go along with the 84-inch version they already sell. Oh and the magic remote now lets you write numbers of channels int he air.	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562458/lg-touts-tv-lineup-smart-devices-at-ces-2013/
23	sl	What's new in the world of Vizio? Glad you asked. Vizio announced it will join the 4K party this year. The company will offer three Ultra HDTVs at sizes of 55, 65 and 70 inches. Pricing and availability weren't discussed, but Vizio says it'll "bring the expensive new technology to mainstream consumers." Vizio also announced some new 3D HDTVs, but that's so last year.	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/vizio-2013-hdtv-4K-m-series-xvt/
24	ia	[TEMP] Sharp held its CES Keynote and here are some of the things it announced. Sharp showed off its 4K televisions and says its ICC Purios is the first UHD TV to receive THX certification. It'll ship in the summer of this year. A 60-inch Aquos Ultra HD TV will launch in the second half of the year. Also, Sharp is introducing a second screen remote control for iOS and Android.	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562199/sharp-at-ces-2013-join-us-monday-9-a.m-pt-live-blog/
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30	tm	NVIDIA Unveils GRID Servers, Tegra 4 SoC and Project SHIELD Mobile Gaming Device	http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/01/07/1237223/nvidia-unveils-grid-servers-tegra-4-soc-and-project-shield-mobile-gaming-device?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
31		Nvidia Grid pushes gaming to the cloud	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34442_1-57562359/nvidia-grid-pushes-gaming-to-the-cloud/
32		NVIDIA unveils Project Shield, a Tegra 4-powered Android gaming handheld	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/nvidia-project-shield-tegra-4/
33		Nvidia unveils Tegra 4, 'world's fastest mobile processor'	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/6/3844860/nvidia-tegra-4-announcement-specs-availability
34		Nvidia’s audacious attempt to make life easier for PC gamers	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2023844/nvidia-s-audacious-attempt-to-make-life-easier-for-pc-gamers.html
35		-GeForce GRID - cloud gaming. PC games streamed to TV, tablet, smartphone --20 GRID servers was shown, powered by 240 GPUs, capable of 200 TFLOPS and roughly equivalent to the performance of 720 Xbox 360 consoles. -Tegra 4 -- updated ARM15-based CPU cores with 72 GPU cores, which offer up to 6x the performance of Tegra 3. The A15 cores used in Tegra 4 are up to 2.6x faster than the A9-class cores used in Tegra 3 -- Icera i500 programmable 4G LTE modem processor (separate not integrated) -Project SHIELD -- Mobile game console Tegra 4 runs stock Android. SHIELD app environment -- Controller shape, 5" flip-out touch screen, 720p, HDMI, microSD, USB, 1,280 x 720 screen at 294 dpi --can play any Android game, and stream PC games from a GeForce GTX powered PC -- Q2 2013, no price ALSO: GeForce experience - detects hardware and adjusts game settings (closed beta, no release date)
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39		Lenovo ThinkPad Helix tablet / laptop hybrid gets a power-up when it docks	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/6/3844010/lenovo-thinkpad-helix-convertible
40		Lenovo announces the IdeaPad Yoga 11S with Ivy Bridge, Windows 8; arrives in June for $799+	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/06/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-11S/
41		Lenovo's got a bunch of new toys at CES IdeaCentre Horizon - 27-inch touchscreen all-in-one PC, Lenovo calls it the world's first "table PC." Angles are adjustable via a hinge. - Lenovo also bundles the Table PC with joysticks and an e-dice. designed for multi-player games (EA Games has pre-loaded several titles, including Monopoly, customized fro the Horizon) - Runs Windows 8 and a custom UI called "Aura" when you lay the machine down - You get access to a class of apps in Lenovo's App Shop. Will launch with over 3,000 apps for the table PC - Has a battery, runs for 2 hours - Starts at "approximately $1699" with a release for early summer	ThinkPad Helix - dockable 11.6-inch Windows Tablet. Dock station allows tablet to be docked forwards or backwards - Core i5 or i7 with dock station (6 hours battery for the tablet, 4 more with dock) - redesigned trackpad (much larger) - Q1 launch with a $1,499 starting price Yoga 11S - Starts at $799, runs Windows 8 (not RT) launches in June Q: Which is the most interesting out of the bunch?
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44		- Hulu CEO Jason Kilar and CTO Rich Tom are set to depart the company in Q1, Kilar announced in an email to the company’s staff, which he made public on Hulu’s official blog Friday afternoon. Both have been with co. Since start in 2007 - Hulu had a great year: Hulu had $695 million in revenues in 2012, a 65% increase compared to 2011. - Hulu Plus Hulu Plus, grew from 1 million to 1.5 million subscribers between September 2011 and January 2012 before reaching 3 million in dec. - rumors of Kilar leaving for months, Yahoo rumor - is this Kilar leaving at the peak? Is Hulu's future doomed?	- joint venture of News Corp.’s Fox, Disney-ABC, NBCUniversal, although the latter isn’t involved in Hulu’s strategy due to its own acquisition by Comcast. In addition, it was reported that Providence Equity Partners had closed a deal to sell its stake of Hulu, which means it is now controlled by News Corp. and Disney. - when providence cashed out, many employees did too. Could see big turnover
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54		1998 Mindstorms, 2007 Mindstroms NXT, 2013 Mindstorms EV3 - Each programmable brick has ARM9 robotic processors, SD slot, 16MB flash, Linux, Bluetooth 2.1 and iOS and Android compatibility, USB 2.0 (wiFi) 4 i/o ports, Matrix display, loudspeaker - three interactive servo motors, 2 touch sensors infrared sensor (distance, movement, object detection), infrared beacon (6 fleet distance control), color sensor. - Backwards compatible with NXT robots - Program on brick, on POC, or through mobile apps -selling this summer at a retail cost of $350.
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69		Netgear at 2013 CES: Monday, 12 p.m. PT	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562185/netgear-at-2013-ces-join-us-monday-12-p.m-pt-live-blog/
70		Intel at CES 2013: Monday, 1 p.m. PT	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562194/intel-at-ces-2013-join-us-monday-1-p.m-pt-live-blog/
71		Huawei at CES 2013: Monday, 1 p.m. PT	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562319/huawei-at-ces-2013-join-us-monday-1-p.m-pt-live-blog/
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73		Samsung at 2013 CES: Monday, 2 p.m. PT	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562149/samsung-at-2013-ces-join-us-monday-2-p.m-pt-live-blog/
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75		Ford at 2013 CES: Monday, 4 p.m. PT	http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562317/ford-at-2013-ces-join-us-monday-4-p.m-pt-live-blog/
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2		All stories subject to change before showtime	GUEST: Brian Brushwood LOWER THIRD URL: @shwood
3		coming up on tech news today, the ftc says google's not burying anyone, spotify says no downloads for you, facebook wants to give you a voice, and are e-readers dying? all that and more next.
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	sl	After a 2 year investigation, regulators in the US are forcing Google to make changes to the way it presents some search results and runs its search advertising. But Google was found not guilty of deliberatly burying competitors in its search results. The FTC did find fault with Google's Motorola Mobility (MMI) phone subsidiary which used essential patents to try to block competition and extract big payments. We'll talk more about what all this means a little later in the show.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jan/03/google-cleared-search-bias-investigation
13	ia	Remember that rumored Apple/Waze deal? MG Siegler over at TechCrunch says that's not happening. He cites "multiple sources close to the situation" and makes the point that companies talk all the time. So there's a chance Apple and Waze held talks, but his multiple sources say no deal is in the works.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/03/apple-not-buying-waze/
14	sl	Spotify has stopped the sale of music through its streaming service in regions where it was previously available. Free and Premium subscribers are met with the notice: "We're no longer supporting new download purchases on Spotify.", then a pop-up window sends you to a FAQ page on the company's support site. Older downloaded music will still appear in your library and play through the service, although once it expires, you probably won't be able to play any of it. Spotify claims this is going to simplify the service and make room for new features.	http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/48981/spotify-suspends-music-download-service
15	ia	If you've been going through Steven Sinofsky-withdrawal, fear not! The former Windows-head is back online as he announced a new blog called "Learning by Shipping." His first post weighs in a fightin' trim 764 words. Sinofsky makes it clear ithat the blog "won't be about specifics or the past regarding Microsoft." Learning by Shipping will focus on the "'how' and 'why' of building products..."	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/03/ex-windows-boss-steven-sinofsky-launches-new-blog-focused-on-technology-product-development/
16	sl	Facebook's iOS and Android Messenger apps have a new option next to texting and sending photos....voice! A ‘Record’ toggle now shows up that can be pushed and held to record voice messages. Facebook is also beta testing of a new VoIP calling feature within its iOS Messenger app for Canadian users, letting users make a peer-to-peer connection and make calls over data.	http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/01/03/facebook-updates-ios-and-android-messenger-apps-adds-voice-messaging-and-voip-calls-but-only-for-ios-users-in-canada/
17	ia	Apparently cars are consumer electronics because both Audi and Toyota confirmed they will be showing off cars with self-driving features at CES. Audi says one of its cars will be able to find a parking space and park itself without the driver behind the wheel. Toyota's car will use camera and radar equipment to spot other cars and road markers.	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887323374504578220081249592640-lMyQjAxMTAzMDAwMzEwNDMyWj.html
18	sl	Google released some data breaking down which versions of Android are in the wild. Based on the number of Android devices that have accessed Google Play within a 14-day period ending yesterday, Gingerbread now accounts for less than 50% of Android devices with 47.9%. Jelly Bean is now on more devices - 10.2% compared to last month's 6.7%.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/01/03/android-jelly-bean-passes-10-adoption-ics-nears-30-and-gingerbread-finally-falls-under-50/
19	ia	Several Sina weibo [Way-bo] accounts of reporters and activists have been shut down. Sina Weibo [Way-bo] is China's Twitter-like service. One of the shut-down accounts belongs to a reporter who shed light on corruption and abuse of power in Chongqing. Ran Yunfei, an activist who satirized the government, says he received no explanation on why his account was closed. Recently, the Chinese government required weibo users to register with their real names.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/chinas-weibo-accounts-shuttered-as-part-of-internet-crackdown/2013/01/03/f9fd92c4-559a-11e2-89de-76c1c54b1418_story.html
20	sl	The leader of BitTorrent Group IMAGiNE received a five year prison sentence yesterday. Jeramiah Perkins was the sysop of the group that had released a large number of movies online. The IMAGiNE group was dismantled by the FBI back in 2011 after an MPAA investigation.	http://torrentfreak.com/imagine-bittorrent-group-leader-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison-130103/
21	ia	Corning announced it will demo Gorilla Glass 3 at next week's CES. The newest Gorilla Glass is supposed to be three times more scratch resistant compared to the previous generation. If you weren't aware, Gorilla Glass is used on all kinds of phones and tablets.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/3/3833028/corning-gorilla-glass-3-announced-for-ces-2013
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25	ia	Google cleared of search results bias after 2-year US investigation	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jan/03/google-cleared-search-bias-investigation
26		Google Agrees to Change Its Business Practices to Resolve FTC Competition Concerns In the Markets for Devices Like Smart Phones, Games and Tablets, and in Online Search	http://ftc.gov/opa/2013/01/google.shtm
27		The Federal Trade Commission closes its antitrust review [official google blog]	http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-federal-trade-commission-closes-its.html
28		The FTC and Google: A Missed Opportunity	http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2013/01/03/the-ftc-and-google-a-missed-opportunity.aspx
29		Microsoft vents over FTC Google antitrust ruling	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-vents-over-ftc-google-antitrust-ruling-7000009378/
30		Big story from yesterday - Google and the FTC have settled that 2 year investigation - On Search Bias: FTC found Google DID NOT favor its own properties over competitors in search results and the reason Google's products were pushed higher was to improve user experience, not remove competition - FTC had issue with Google's Motorola division saying Moto said it would license patents on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms, but Motorola changed its terms. Google has to license the patents on FRAND terms. - Google has agreed with the FTC that it will seek to resolve standard-essential patent disputes through a neutral third party before seeking injunctions. - Officially, Google's changes are legally binding (meaning FCC enforcement) Google also says its made a couple of "voluntary changes" - Sites can remove content from specialized search results pages - Advertisers will be able to mix and copy ad campaign data w/in 3rd party services that use Google's AdWords API	- MS VP & Deputy General Counsel Dave Heiner sounded off about the FTC investigation calling it a "missed opportunity" and said the FTC didn't adhere to its own practices in looking to industry input on proposed relief - Heiner also took issue with Google's spin on the story Google's statement: "Google's services are good for users and good for competition" Q: What impact will this settlement have on Google and its users?
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33		- Variety reports Sony is "in active negotiations with at least two major content companies about licensing their channels for a package that could roll out in the U.S. later this year, according to sources." - Variety says Sony's talks are as advanced as Intel's - The service: it would be a package of linear channels like what cable and satelitte traditionally provide, only delivered via broadband connection - It would not allow for a la cart channel subs - This would likely mean Sony would have to put up a bunch of money to content companies just to start up this venture Q: This is just rumored at this point, but would a move like this make sense for Sony?
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36		- yesterday we talked about barnes & noble's weak 2012. - Market-researcher IDC estimates 2012 global e-reader shipments at 19.9M units, down 28% from 27.7M units in 2011. IDC's 2012 TABLET forecast is 122.3M units. - IHS iSuppli numbers a bit different but trend is the same - ereaders peaked in 2011. By 2015, it expects unit sales of dedicated e-readers to be just 7.8 million. - a few things going on - ereaders meant to be like a book. read the words, it works. no hurry to upgrade. ereaders have improved, smaller, faster page turning, nightlights, but still just for reading	- Pew Research Center poll found that 23% of Americans said they had read e-books in 2012, compared with 16% in 2011. - tablets do it all, ereaders do one thing well. why not go with it all? - similar to iphone being my music device. it's everything
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41		- new option alongside adding photo, add voice msg - listen to what you record before sending, slide away to delete, let go to send - will also begin the beta testing of a new VoIP calling feature within its iOS Messenger app, allowing users to establish a peer-to-peer connection and make calls without making a dent in their call allowance (although it will use existing data plans). already available in canada - launched fb poke 2 weeks ago to take on snapchat, is this taking on voxer? - Skype, Vonage, Viber allow calls over Wi-Fi and cellular data for some time, but far more people use Facebook than any of those services - what will the carriers do?
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44		What to expect at CES 2013	http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/01/04/what-to-expect-at-ces-2013/
45		CNN and FoxNews each wrote pieces saying what to expect at CES - Room for smaller companies like Leap Motion and Pebble (b/c big players are lying low) - Televisions that connect to the Internet and share content with mobile devices, STBs and the TV itself - Home automation: like using your phone to control home security, unlock doors, conserve energy and tinker with lighting - Fox News thinks CES will be "Samsug's big party" citing Samsung's TV teaser - Additionally, Fox News thinks we'll see more cameras using Android Q: Do any of these trends sound exciting?	- Sixth: Cars getting smarter (we'll get to that later)
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49		- This week, Toyota revealed footage of its vehicle in action. both toyota and audi confirm they'll unveil more at CES. - Toyota prototype is a Lexus LS 600h, dubbed the AASRV (Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle). Toyota says that its technology was developed independently of any research occurring at Google - Google self-driving cars are customized Priuses. - Toyota has already been spotted testing an autonomous vehicle near its Ann Arbor, Mich., engineering campus.	- Audi also has plans to unveil its own autonomous car. According to an Audi spokesperson, in addition to driving, the car will also be able to find parking spaces and park itself.
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75		Hey guys, I've just listened to episode 661 and wanted to comment about the rumors of Apple buying Waze. As an Israeli who follows the Israeli startups scene, I can assure you that Waze will be bought very soon, either by Apple or any other big company. That's the Israeli startups nature. Every time those companies are being sold, the local media questions them why they were so eager to sell, and every time they have the same answer: "It's impossible to create mega company in Israel, and the only way to continue growing, is to be sold". That's was the same case with ICQ (Accuired by AOL) , the USB flash drive (Sandisk), etc. Actually, that's the dream of young Israelis who open those companies. They just want to be sold. the sooner, the better. Love your show! Lior
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2		All stories subject to change before showtime	GUEST: Patrick Norton LOWER THIRD URL: tekzilla.com
3		is apple acquiring waze? Microsoft says YouTube won't give it a nice app, and is the Ubuntu phone happening soon eough? all that and more, next
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
6		Tech News Today is brought to you by Viewers like you. Thank you.
7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	sl	Rumors are swirling that Apple is acquiring social mapping service Waze. A source tells Techcrunch that negotiations are advanced, but Waze wants $750M and Apple is only prepared to go up to $400M plus $100m in incentives. Waze has been on a roll since the Apple Maps fiasco helped it gain more market share, and last year rolled out Waze Ads, a location-guided ad platform for local businesses and brands that want to market to drivers nearby. Might be worth it, Apple.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/02/is-apple-plotting-a-route-to-a-waze-acquisition-rumours-on-the-road-point-to-yes/
13	ia	Sprint will launch a new service called "Sprint As You Go" where the company will offer phones without contracts ranging from $50 to $250 in price. $70 per month will get you unlimited talk, text, and web. There's an even cheaper $50 per month option if you go with a prepaid feature phone. "Sprint As You Go" launches on January 25th.	http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/01/02/sprint-will-begin-pay-as-you-go-service-on-january-25th-but-standard-sprint-phones-arent-invited-to-the-party/
14	sl	If tablet web traffic doesn't lie, then Apple might be in some trouble. Chitika Insights surveyed a sample of hundreds of millions of impressions from its advertising network in December, and iPad declined, by 7.14%. Now, is this inevitable because the market share had to start evening out at some point, or just a fluke month when many iPad owners might have been traveling or otherwise not using their iPads as much? More to come when we get some January numbers.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/01/02/chitika-says-kindle-fire-web-share-jumped-to-7-5-and-ipad-fell-7-14-over-holidays-in-north-america/
15	ia	Samsung's already announcing products you'll see at next week's Consumer Electronics Show. The company unveiled two Windows 8-powered machines in its Series 7 line. The Chronos is a 15.6-inch laptop with a multi-touch screen standard. The Ultra is a thinner notebook with a 13.3-inch display, with an optional touchscreen and an optional LTE modem. Samsung still hasn't spilled the beans on that TV it teased the other day, though.	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/01/03/samsung-outs-new-series-7-15-touchscreen-laptop-and-13-ultrabook/
16	sl	Microsoft is accusing Google of blocking a full-featured YouTube app for Windows Phone, and one of its lawyers has written a blog post about it. This isn't new, though, Microsoft has been complaining to regulators since 2010. And unlike YouTube clients for Android and iPhone, YouTube for Windows Phone is just a wrapped mobile Web version, because it doesn’t have access to full APIs. Microsoft is now claiming that senior Google executives recently told engineers at YouTube not to make it better.	http://allthingsd.com/20130102/microsoft-google-is-still-blocking-us-from-building-youtube-for-windows-phone/
17	ia	The WSJ reports that Microsoft has acquired home automation startup id8 Group R2 Studios. Back in December, reports circulated that Google, Apple, and Microsoft were interested in the company. The Journal says that Microsoft plans on using R2 Studios technology to bolster its Xbox division. Control your whole house with your Xbox? I'm in!	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/03/microsoft-wins-out-over-apple-and-google-acquires-home-entertainment-and-automation-company-r2-studios/
18	sl	Xbox blogger and spokesman Major Nelson has fired up a few Xbox fans. Yesterday he launched a countdown to the 2013 E3 games expo with the cryptic words "and it's on." Microsoft is expected to announce a new version of its Xbox 360, though Microsoft has refused to formally comment. Maybe Major Nelson's just majorly excited about hanging out in downtown LA for a few days? I like the Xbox rumor better.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/jan/03/xbox-720-countdown-begins
19	ia	The hard to find Nexus 4 may be easier to find soon. TMoNews.com says that the Nexus 4 will be available in all T-Mobile retail locations this month. The phone will remain available in the Google Play Store as well.	http://www.tmonews.com/2013/01/all-t-mobile-stores-to-carry-the-nexus-4-beginning-this-month/
20	sl	The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a woman who posted a negative Yelp review of a local contractor should not be forced to edit her comments on the basis of defamation. This overturns a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit, which would have required editing of the review in question. Jane Perez had hired Christopher Dietz of Dietz Development, a Washington, DC contractor, to do painting, re-finishing, and various other construction-related tasks worth $53,000 at her home in 2011.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/judge-cant-order-yelp-user-to-edit-negative-review/
21	ia	Samsung will start selling Tizen-powered smartphones this year. The Linux-based Tizen operating system is a collaboration between Samsung, Intel, and other industry players. Samsung said the device will be "competitive" and be part of an expanding lineup. Details like a specific release dates or the number of initial models were not mentioned.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57561773-94/samsung-confirms-tizen-based-handsets-for-2013/
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23		There's No Avoiding Google+	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324731304578193781852024980-lMyQjAxMTAzMDAwMjEwNDIyWj.html
24		Buzzfeed Raises $19 Million to Make LOL Content for the Social Web	http://adage.com/article/digital/buzzfeed-raises-19-million-make-lol-content-social-web/238972/
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32	sl	Is Apple Plotting A Route To A Waze Acquisition? Rumours On The Road Point To Yes	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/02/is-apple-plotting-a-route-to-a-waze-acquisition-rumours-on-the-road-point-to-yes/
33		- Waze is already a data partner for Apple’s Maps app. boosted its market share to 10% of U.S. iPhone users from 7%, according to a study from mobile data compression company Onavo after apple maps fail. - TC source says that negotiations are advanced, but Waze wants $750M and Apple is willing to do $400M plus $100m in incentives. Waze had less than $1M in revenues last year (primarily from ads). - last month rumor of FSQ acquisition for local search data. - $500M+ to buy Foursquare (which has raised $71 million is known to be raising another round), and gain, what? The location of restaurants, bars and airports? Given Waze has raised $67 million, Apple could acquire far better mapping data and a real driving app. - Last year Waze introduced a new Foursquare-like product called Waze Ads, a location-guided ad platform for local business owners and big brands that want to attract the attention of nearby drivers.	- apple isn't commenting. waze isn't commenting.
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36		Microsoft resurrects YouTube-Windows Phone compatibility complaint	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-resurrects-youtube-windows-phone-compatibility-complaint-7000009297/
37		- Microsoft's mad at Google - MS wrote up a blog post saying that Google is preventing Microsoft from "offering consumers a fully featured YouTUbe app for the Windows Phone." - from the MS post "just last month we learned from YouTube that senior executives at Google told them not to enable a first-class YouTube experience on Windows Phones." - The YouTube app for WP is basically a wrapper for the mobile YT site - Google issued a comment saying WP users can access all the features of YT through its website Q: Is Google's move anticompetitive or just business?	- MS had the same argument in 2011 back when it filed a formal complaint with the EC citing concerns Google violated European competition law - In the 2011 complaint, MS said that Google put in measures to restrict competing search engines from properly accessing it for search results
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39	sl	Barnes & Noble’s bad holiday: Nook, store and BN.com sales down	http://paidcontent.org/2013/01/03/barnes-nobles-bad-holiday-nook-store-and-bn-com-sales-down/
40		Chitika says Kindle Fire web share jumped to 7.5% and iPad fell 7.1% over holidays in North America	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/01/02/chitika-says-kindle-fire-web-share-jumped-to-7-5-and-ipad-fell-7-14-over-holidays-in-north-america/
41		- TABLET-PALOOZA! - Barnes & Noble's Nook segment -devices, digital content and accessories — had revenues of $311M, big drop from last year’s $448M. While digital content sales — ebooks, newsstand, and apps — increased by 13.1% (compared to an increase of 113 percent last year), the decline was driven by lower device sales. B&N says that Nook sales declined “due to lower unit volume and average selling prices.” Barnes & Noble launched the Nook in the U.K. this fall, no word on performance. - “Nook device sales got off to a good start over the Black Friday period, but then fell short of expectations for the balance of holiday,” CEO William Lynch said in a statement. “We are examining the root cause of the December shortfall in sales, and will adjust our strategies accordingly going forward.” - Retail sales — consisting of physical stores and BN.com — had revenues of $1.2B, down 10.9% from last year.	- data from Chitika Insights, which says it surveyed a sample of hundreds of millions of impressions from its advertising network between December 1 and December 27, 2012. - ipad share fell 7.14%. only loser besides bb playbook which dropped .02%. - ipad still at 78.9%. This appears to imply that tons of new non-iPad tablets suddenly started browsing the Web in December to significantly offset the Apple iPad. - Kindle Fire got a jump of 3.03 points to 7.51%, biggest gain - iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III were the biggest winners, posting gains of 1.1 percent and 1.0 percent in smartphone usage share, respectively - Chitika: “despite the gains by competitors, we expect that the iPad’s share of tablet traffic will return to the 80% range, albeit lower than pre-holiday levels, as users return from vacation and browse with their new devices less frequently.”
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44		The Ubuntu phone has a speed problem, and I'm not talking about lag	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/3/3831012/the-ubuntu-phone-has-a-speed-problem-and-im-not-talking-about-lag
45		Ubuntu's Phone OS Is Nothing Without Hardware	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413778,00.asp
46		- Yesterday Canonical announced the Ubuntu phone OS - There's a video showing off its features like a favorite apps dock, task manager, quick app switching using gestures, and there will be a mobile SDK - Its search will look through your phone and also Amazon and Ubuntu One Music store - The OS will support ARM and x86 processors, is built around the existing Android kernel and drivers, but doesn't use a Java Virtual Machine - However, phones running Ubuntu aren't scheduled until 2014 - Vlad Savov of the The Verge called the roadmap "suicidal" - Sascha Segan of PCMag said the OS is nothing without hardware Q: What does a one year wait mean for this OS?
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49		- create an account to use Gmail, YouTube, any Google service, Zagat restaurant-review website—are also being set up with public Google+ pages that can be viewed by anyone. some users complaining their g+ profiles are tied to google play app reviews, for example - Google says this is to improve quality of comments. also very Facebook-esque. real name, tied to friend network - Google last month said 235 million people used Google+ features—such as clicking on a "+1" button, similar to Facebook's "Like" button—across Google's sites, up from 150 million in late June.	"Google+ is Google," says Vice President Bradley Horowitz. - WSJ sources say CEO Larry Page pushed the idea of requiring Google users to sign on to their Google+ accounts simply to view reviews of businesses. Google executives persuaded him not to pursue that strategy, fearing it would irritate Google search users
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53		- News from Leap Motion: its raised $30M in a B round of funding - Leap Motion is a motion-dectecting peripheral that will allow you to control your PC or Mac using gestures - Leap also announced a partnership with Asus: Leap devices and its app store will be bundled with some high end Asus computers - This is a bundling, not an integration - Michael Buckwald, CEO of Leap Motion, says that deals with other computer makers or smartphone makers are possible in the future Q: What do you think of the deal bet. Asus and Leap?
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2		Intel wants to win at TV, Avis tries harder to buy Zipcar, Circumvent Apple DRM without a jailbreak live.twit.tv	GUEST: David Spark, Spark Media Solutions/Founder LOWER THIRD URL: sparkminute.com, @dspark
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Intel's bid to tackle the Web TV market may be delayed another year. The Wall Street Journal reported last March that Intel was developing a set-top box and TV service supposedly to arrive by the end of 2012. One more apocalypse that didn't happen. Now the WSJ reports Intel might have the service ready by mid-2013 but the licensing deals are holding up the unveiling which might not happen until Q4 of this year.	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/01/02/intel-web-tv-project-reportedly-held-up-in-content-negotiations/
13	sl	Car rental company Avis is buying car-sharing company Zipcar for $500 million, and some shareholders in Zipcar say they're getting cheated. The securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, along with attorney Willie Briscoe may file a lawsuit to block the deal. Why? A $500 million acquisition price works out to shareholders getting $12.25 in cash for each share, below Zipcar’s 52-week high of $16.25 per share.	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/02/not-so-fast-avis-proposed-500m-zipcar-buy-being-investigated-for-short-changing-shareholders/
14	ia	The Next Web has heard from developers who say they are seeing signs of the next iPhone in app usage logs. The logs show a device called iPhone6,1 running iOS 7. The current iPhone shows up in logs as the iPhone5,1 or iPhone5,2. Want more proof? The IP address from these devices appear to be from Apple's Cupertino campus.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/01/developers-begin-seeing-new-apple-iphone-hardware-and-ios-7-in-usage-logs/
15	tm	LG will begin accepting pre-orders for its 55-inch OLED TV in South Korea this month, with shipping scheduled for February. OLED still isn't cheap at this size with the retail stores selling it for around $10,000 US. Samsung is expected to announce a 55-inch OLED TV for sale soon as well.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2023601/lg-starts-taking-pre-orders-for-55-inch-oled-tv.html
16	sl	J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth likes Facebook! He notes he is “incrementally positive” on the social network’s shares in 2013. Anmiuth notes that it is “very early in the trajectory of Facebook’s mobile advertising,” and that “marketer feedback on mobile and news feeds ads has been positive.”, and he is raising his 2013 and 2014 ad revenue estimates for Facebook by 6%-7%.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2013/01/02/facebook-j-p-morgan-ups-target-more-bullish-on-mobile/
17	ia	The head of Google Glass gave an interview to IEEE Spectrum. He says the first version of Google Glass won't have augmented reality, but it also won't have advertising on the device. On app development, it looks like you won't be able to use the Android SDK as he said Google will have a cloud-based API to integrate with Glass.	http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/google-glass-features-and-apps-still-in-flux
18	tm	Windows spent the last 6 months of 2012 losing market share, albeit a tiny bit of a huge percentage. December numbers from Net Applications show those numbers finally turned around at the end of the year. Windows 7 and 8 both showed gains that made up for declines in Windows Vista and XP usage. Windows ended December with 91.74% of the worldwide market compared to OS X's 7.07% and Linux's 1.19%.	http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/01/02/windows-gains-market-share-after-six-months-of-decline-windows-8-grabs-1-77-windows-7-passes-45/
19	sl	Samsung has lost a bid to keep sales data of some of its products sealed in its ongoing US patent dispute with Apple. Yesterday District Judge Lucy Koh denied Samsung’s request to keep the sales figures secret while the company appeals an earlier sealing order. In a separate order, Koh granted Samsung’s request to delay the publication of a part of a document showing per-unit operating profit for two Samsung phones, pending an appeal.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-02/samsung-loses-bid-to-seal-sales-data-in-apple-dispute.html
20	tm	More indications Apple may be switching from Samsung to TSMC as a supplier of its chips. Taiwan's Commercial Times reports Apple has agreed with TSMC to start trial production of the A6X processor which powers the newest iPad. If the test goes well, Apple could move the majority of its chip orders to TSMC, which many analysts have been claiming is the plan.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57561556-37/apple-to-move-a6x-production-from-samsung-to-tsmc-report/
21	ia	A US district court has dismissed Apple's claim that Amazon's Appstore is false advertising. The court agreed with Amazon that "Apple has not identified a single false statement that Amazon has made." Apple argued unsuccessfully that Amazon's use of the word "Appstore" implied that it was in some way affiliated with Apple. However, Apple's trademark suit against Amazon over Appstore continues.	http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/2/3827852/amazon-app-store-not-false-advertising-in-apple-trademark-case
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26	tm	Intel Media TV service won't launch at CES, but it is coming soon	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/01/intel-media-tv-service/
27		Intel Web TV project reportedly held up in content negotiations	http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/01/02/intel-web-tv-project-reportedly-held-up-in-content-negotiations/
28		Intel TV service first reported by WSJ in March 2012 Forbes reported over break could go to beta in March 2013, GigaOM speculates Feb. announce at D - now Mid-2013 at the earliest:WSJ -- Licensing may hold up until Q4 - Intel spokesperson has said the company will not be announcing or demoing the product at the CES event next week. - A la carte channels, cloud DVR - GigaOM: more than $100 million on Intel Media
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30	sl	Vehicle rental giant Avis acquires car sharing company Zipcar for $500 million	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/02/vehicle-rental-giant-avis-acquires-car-sharing-company-zipcar-for-500-million/
31		Not So Fast: Avis’ Proposed $500M Zipcar Buy Being Investigated For Short-Changing Shareholders	http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/02/not-so-fast-avis-proposed-500m-zipcar-buy-being-investigated-for-short-changing-shareholders/
32		- $12.25 per share, or approximately $500 million, in cash - about 50-% premium over Zipcar’s closing price on December 31, 2012. - Avis says it expects to generate $50 to $70 million in ‘annual synergies’ as a result of the deal. - avis has roughly 29,000 employees. - zipcar founded in 2000. 767,000 members and 11,000 vehicles on offer throughout the US, Canada, the UK, Spain and Austria. - merged with flexcar in 2007, went public in 2011	- The securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, along with Willie Briscoe, the ex-U.S. SEC attorney, are investigating and possibly filing a lawsuit to block the deal. Asking zipcar shareholders to contact them. The premise: a $500 million acquisition price works out to shareholders getting $12.25 in cash for each share, below Zipcar’s 52-week high of $16.25 per share. - Zipcar lost nearly two-thirds of its post-IPO value, once high of $27.96. Its closing price on December 31 was $8.24. - but Zipcar currently has 760,000 members across the U.S., UK and Canada. The lawyers cite at least one analyst that claims that the “true inherent value” of the company is at least $13 per share.
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35	ia	Google Glass Features and Apps Still in Flux	http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/google-glass-features-and-apps-still-in-flux
36		Google Glass features 'still in flux', no plans to display advertising on device	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/02/google-glass-features-still-in-flux-no-plans-to-display-adv/
37		- The head of Google Glass Babak Parviz gave an interview to IEEE Spectrum and gave a clearer picture on what Google Glass will be - He said the feature set of Google Glass is "not set yet" and is in flux - On Google Glass' business model, Parviz said that here are no plans for advertising on the device - Said Google Now "could be very compelling" on Google Glass On apps: - Parviz says this isn't a smartphone or tablet, it's a new platform and devs won't be using the Android SDK. - Google plans on having a cloud-based API that will allow developers to integrate with Glass and that Google is using the same API it used to build email and calendar services to test on Glass Q: What do you think of Google's decision to keep Glass separated from Android in terms of app development?	- Example app: One example is to send specific types of e-mail to my device so I can read them or have it read to me by my device, and I can then respond to it with my voice. - On Augmented Reality: I would say that even though augmented reality isn’t our immediate goal for Google Glass, I think in the future that augmented reality will also come into the picture. - How to interact with Glass: full audio in and out, touchpad on the device
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39	sl	New services bypass Apple DRM to allow pirated iOS app installs without jailbreaking on iPhone, iPad	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/01/low-down-dirty-iphone-app-pirates/
40		- Zeusmos and Kuaiyong - two services that allow installation of pirated apps w/o jailbreaking iOS (Installous v popular, closed last year) - Zeusmos is a service offered for free on jailbroken devices as well as for a fee on devices that have not been jailbroken (calls it cloud plan) - appears to utilize a developer licensing certificate to install ‘cracked’ apps which have had their DRM (copy protection) stripped. - Zeusmos dev told The Next Web it's for code-signing apps, distribution of apps rejected by app store, pirating not encouraged - Chinese site Kuaiyong is free, works similarly. - developers have logs showing pirated installs of their apps, thousands of users installing the ‘same’ copy of the app. exact same copy. This indicates that the same exact copy is being distributed with the same set of (encrypted) credentials. - Security researcher Stefan Esser points out this can be a great way distribute malware to iOS devices
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43		Samsung will showcase its Smart TV Evolution Kit at CES 2013	http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/02/samsung-evolution-kit-ces2013/
44		Samsung teasing the hell out of a TV announcement - Teaser shows the TV in portrait mode, possibly translucent? - "A true innovation of TV design is coming up with an unprecedented new TV shape and timeless gallery design," ALSO: Smart TV Evolution Kit to be revealed at CES: - plug into the back of compatible Samsung Smart TVs and add software enhancements including CPU, memory and GPU upgrades, plus enhanced voice / motion control features.
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72		As someone has been in the Home Automation industry for many years and still is, The story you guys ran about R2 control gave them a lot more credit than they deserve. While R2 Control did create an Android app last year for Home Automation, it was not as cool as it may seem. R2 control simply made an App that acts as a wrapper for a Crestron based Touch Panel Project. Crestron had already created an IOS version, and was working on the Android version. During this brief window of time, R2 figured out how to write a wrapper to be able to load the IOS project to Android. The actual programming that is loaded to the R2 app is created solely using Crestron Software, and requires Crestron Hardware to do any actual control. In my opinion this boils down to nothing more than an IP Grab. It would be much appreciated if you did not use my name, as I still work in the industry and am not an official spokesperson. -AVGuy
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2		Shall we forgive Instagram? Gmail enters experimental phase, Is TrueCrypt cracked? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	There's good news and bad news for RIM, it all depends on which headline you read. The bad news is RIM announced subscriptions for the last quarter declined by 1 million, the first decline ever for RIM. Also revenue fell 48 percent and RIM reported an adjusted net loss of $114 million or 22 cents a share. The good news? Everybody expected it to be worse.	http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/21/technology/a-million-users-desert-blackberry-and-revenue-falls-48.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&
13	sl	Nokia has announced that it has agreed to a deal with RIM that will end all patent infringement litigation between the companies, with RIM making a one-time payment to Nokia to settle the cases. Going forward, RIM will give Nokia "ongoing payments" for the right to use its patents. This goes back to 2003, when the companies signed a licensing agreement that allowed RIM to use some of Nokia's standard-essential patents, and vice versa.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57560420-94/rim-reaches-patent-peace-with-nokia-at-a-cost/
14	ia	Instagram is hitting control+Z on its terms of service change and will revert to its previous terms of service. Kevin Systrom on the Instagram blog says that Instagram will complete its advertising plans first then come back to users to explain how its advertising business would work. Systrom reiterated that Instagram has no intention of selling your photos and never did.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20810344
15	dk	Bloomberg reports HTC will make 12-inch and 7-inch Windows RT tablets next year. The tablets wouldn't come out until the fall and would run on Qualcomm chips. HTC decided against a full Windows 8 tablet because it would have been too expensive.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-21/htc-said-to-plan-windows-tablets-to-challenge-apple-led-market.html
16	tm	CNET reports Facebook will experiment with charging users one dollar in order to be able to send messages to people with whom they are not friends. Facebook recently changed messaging so that anyone can send a message to anyone else, but if you are not friends, it ends up in an 'other' folder. Paying a dollar would make the message skip the 'other' folder.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57560335-93/facebooks-$1-messages-one-more-way-to-get-your-credit-card/
17	sl	An Italian court has overturned the conviction of three Google executives found guilty of allowing a video of a bullied teenager to be posted online, which breaks Italian law. The clip was uploaded in 2006, and the employees were given six-month suspended jail sentences in 2010. Google had appealed against the ruling, saying it had removed the video within two hours of being notified by the authorities.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20812873
18	ia	After looking at a 12 week period ending on November 25th, Kantar Worldpanel ComTech says that Apple landed its biggest marketshare ever in the United States owning 53.3% of the smartphone market. This is the first time Apple has hit over 50% and Kantar expects more gains in December. In Europe, Android is still the king with 61% of the smartphone market, which is up from 51.8% last year.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57560421-37/iphone-snags-its-highest-u.s-market-share-ever-says-report/
19	dk	Senator Ron Wyden isn't a fan of artificial data caps. He says they "run the risk of undermining innovation" if they are "not designed to truly manage network congestion." So, Senator Wyden introduced legislation on Thursday that would require any data cap to functon to "reasonably limit network congestion without unnecessarily restricting Internet use." The bill would also grant the FCC power to regulate ISPs' methods of measuring bandwidth usage and also introduce a network neutrality-like rule.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/12/senator-introduces-bill-to-regulate-data-caps/
20	tm	Have you ever wondered why someone didn't just set up a bunch of slingbox-like devices and start renting them out? Meet Nimble TV. The plan here is that Nimble will set up a cable box for you from any proivider you want and stream it to you and only you over the Web wherever you are. The service's trial run will start in New York City for 250 users charging only the cost of the cable subscription. Sometime in 2013 Nimble TV hopes to launch for real and expects to charge about $20 a month on top of the cable package. Let the lawsuits begin!	http://allthingsd.com/20121221/tv-everywhere-for-real-for-now-nimbletv-starts-a-new-york-trial-run/
21	sl	Why is Edison Junior, the tech lab behind the POP portable power station, returning $139,170 in funding it raised from Kickstarter backers to develop the device? Because Apple refused to give the project permission to license the Lightning charger in a device that includes multiple charging options. POP was billed as “the intersection between charging and design” and featured connectors to charge iPads, iPhones, and Android devices. Apple would not approve, forcing the team to abandon the project.	http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/20/apple-kills-a-kickstarter-project-portable-power-project-pop-refunding-139170-to-backers/
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27	sl	Instagram drops policy changes after user backlash	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20810344
28		- Instagram has officially abandoned attempts to change its terms and conditions - Kevin Systrom: " "Rather than obtain permission from you to introduce possible advertising products we have not yet developed, we are going to take the time to complete our plans, and then come back to our users and explain how we would like for our advertising business to work." - The section in the terms and conditions applying to advertising would revert to how it originally read when the site was launched in October 2010 - peter kafka at ATD explains - Instagram still plans on introducing advertising to the service. And that advertising could conceivably incorporate users’ photos. And to be clearer: Instagram’s original language already said that: “[Y]ou hereby agree that Instagram may place such advertising and promotions on the Service or on, about, or in conjunction with your Content. The manner, mode and extent of such advertising and promotions are subject to change without specific notice to you.”	- Figures from app monitoring firm Appdata show only minor fluctuations in the numbers of active users accessing Instagram over the past week.
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30	ia	A Million Users Desert BlackBerry, and Revenue Falls 48%	http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/21/technology/a-million-users-desert-blackberry-and-revenue-falls-48.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&
31		RIM beats street by losing less than expected in Q3 with EPS of -$0.22, revenue of $2.7B	http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/12/20/rim-reports/
32		Research in Motion shares plunge 17%	http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/21/technology/enterprise/rim-earnings-stock/
33		RIM's earnings were yesterday and it beat expectations Financials - RIM's revenue was $2.7B, down 47% compared to the same period last year - Earnings per share were -$0.22, expected to lose $0.35 per share - RIM earned a $9 million profit last quarter, compared to a $235 million loss a year earlier. Most of that gain, though, came from a tax benefit. Non-financials - 6.9 million shipped smartphones shipped in the quarter. Last year RIM shipped 7.4M handsets - 1M fewer subscribers: The BlackBerry subscriber count fell to 79 million from 80 million at the end of the second quarter. - RIM’s chief information officer, Robin Bienfai, announced he would retire.	The Future: - RIM said it is likely to report a loss next quarter as it ramps up its marketing campaign for its new BlackBerry 10 operating system and smartphones Q: What would it take for BlackBerry 10 to be a success in the market?
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36		- new search features for searching your Gmail inbox from Google.com on the desktop and your iOS or Android phone. - Google already let you find you flights by using the [my flights] search operator, but now you can also use queries like [my purchases] to find your latest Amazon acquisitions and track they packages they are coming in. - [my hotel reservation] or [my restaurant reservations] to bring up your travel plans and OpenTable bookings. In addition, you can also use [my events] to, as Google says, “see information from Ticketmaster or Eventbrite about your upcoming concert, sports game or other event.” - some of this already offered in Google Now for Android, brings it to web	- only available for users with @gmail.com addresses in the U.S. and in English for now.
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40		Passware	http://www.lostpassword.com/kit-forensic.htm	SOURCE
41		Elcomsoft Forensic Disk Decryptor	http://www.elcomsoft.com/efdd.html
42		Feb. 2008 Princeton researchers demonstrated freezing RAM to extract strong encryption keys Dec. 2009 Passware updated to crack BitLocker on a running machine, required access to physical memory image file. Also works against PGP and TrueCrypt. Passware Kit Forensic 12.1 costs $995 ElcomSoft now marketing Forensic Disk Decryptor for $299 - Analyze hibernation file if disks were not dismounted before sleep - Analyze memory dump file obtained from another tool like MoonSols Windows Memory Toolkit on running PC with admin logged in - FireWire attack on running PC with volumes mounted using a tool like Inception Safest prevention? Turn off laptop when not using it.
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45		Home-Automation Startup R2 Studios in Acquisition Talks	http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578191653025317698.html
46		- The WSJ says that Microsoft, Google, and Apple are in acquisition talks with a home-automation startup called id8 Group R2 Studios Inc. - R2 Studios was created by the founder of Sling Media, Blake Krikorian - R2 Studios develops home-media and automation technology - Last year released an app that turns Android phones into touch panels for controlling heating and lighting systems wirelessly. - R2 Studios also holds some patents related to controlling electronic devices and interfaces. Q: Assuming one of these companies acquires R2, which company would do the most with home automation?
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49		- Data caps maximize revenue not minimize congestion - White Paper from New America Foundation argued this in a white paper earleir this week - Thursday Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon introduced data cap regulation "Data caps create challenges for consumers and run the risk of undermining innovation in the digital economy if they are imposed bluntly and not designed to truly manage network congestion" 1. Accuracy, FCC regulate measurement, ISPs required to provide accurate tracking tools 2. Data caps should "reasonably limit network congestion without unnecessarily restricting Internet use." 3. Data caps cannot be used to "provide preferential treatment of data that is based on the source or content of the data."
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2		Amazon's gettting into comedy, tablet owners taking over the Internet, Who should be person of the year in tech? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Nate Lanxon, Editor, wired.co.uk LOWER THIRD URL: wired.co.uk
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12	tm	The USPTO has rejected another of Apple's patents but the patent remains valid. Confused? The famous '915 patent from the Apple Samsung case, often called the "pinch to zoom" patent was reexamined and the initial finding was that prior art should have prevented Apple's patent from being granted. Apple can appeal before the patent is invalidated.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3785788/another-apple-patent-rejected-by-us-patent-office-but-its-not-invalid-yet
13	sl	In an effort to step up online privacy for children, Federal Trade Commission has unveiled new rules that require mobile apps and websites to obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children. The new rules are the first major update to this type of federal law in 14 years and include things like collecting photographs and videos as well as deploying tracking tools, such as cookies.	http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ftc-kids-privacy-20121220,0,5874119.story
14	ia	Google's sold off its Motorola Home division to - drumroll please - Arris, a company that specializes in broadband media tech. Arris gets the division for $2.05B in cash and $300M in newly issued stock, making Google a 15% owner of the company. On a conference call, Arris CEO Bob Stanzione said that Google has agreed to cap Arris' liability in Motorola Home's ongoing patent dispute with TiVo.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/19/google-sweetened-motorola-deal-with-arris/
15	tm	The European Union isn't just pickign on Google these days. Reuters reports Eu competition chief Joaquin Alumnia told them his office will issue a "statement of objections" against Samsung very soon. The European Commission has been investigating Samsung's patent practices since November 2011, particularly regarding standards essential patents..	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-eu-samsung-idUSBRE8BJ0JR20121220
16	sl	It's been an interesting year for Twitter and just in time for the holidays, we've got some executive musical chairs! CEO Dick Costolo tweeted yesterday that Ali Rowghani has been named chief operating officer of Twitter, and that Former Zynga treasurer Mike Gupta will take Rowghani’s CFO slot, which he has held for the past 2 years.	http://allthingsd.com/20121219/twitter-shifts-top-brass-with-new-coo-and-cfo-appointments/
17	ia	Texas is about to get a little soul - that's right, I'm doing the pun again- Seoul-based Samsung will invest $3.9B in Texas after receiving approval from the state. Samsung is putting that money to renovate and expand its Austin chipmaking plant to handle the increasing demand for its chips in mobile devices.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57560195-92/samsung-takes-step-forward-in-$3.9b-chip-effort-in-texas/
18	tm	The UK's 4G spectrum auction is a sort of wireless gold rush set to start in 2013. Today UK regulator Ofcom announced the companies who will bid on the chunks of 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz LTE spectrum. The usual suspects of O2, EE, and Three will be joined by BT subsidiary Niche Spectrum ventures, HKT and MLL.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/20/ofcom-announces-uk-4g-auction-bidders/
19	sl	Video game publisher THQ has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is looking for a buyer. The company is best known for the "Saint's Row" franchise and World Wrestling Entertainment licensed games, and is working with private investment firm Clearlake Capital Group, which has agreed to a $60-million "stalking horse" bid for THQ's U.S. assets. Valued at $2 billion in 2007, THQ's market value at the end of trading Tuesday was around $11.3 million.	http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-thq-bankruptcy-20121219,0,156382.story?track=rss
20	tm	MakerBot has pulled a collection of blueprints for gun parts from its Thigiverse 3D printing sharing site. MakerBot's terms of service prohibit users from uploading content that contributes to the creation of weapons. Cody Wilson, founder of Defense Distributed which operates the "Wiki Weapon" project, reportedly will create a new site for "hosting 3D-printable gun files.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20797207
21	ia	If you were worried about robots replacing you, there's a new threat and it's potatoes! Boeing is flying 20,000 pounds of potatoes in U.S. airspace to improve inflight WiFi. The sacks of potatoes are used to simulate humans. Not only are potatoes delicious, but according to Boeing they replicate the way human passengers absorb and reflect electronic signals. The test also has a puntacular name - the "Synthetic Personnell Using Dielectric Substitution" - that's right, SPUDS!	http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-boeing-potatos-122012,0,365866.story
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23		Wireless phone charging in cars planned by Toyota	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20798958
24		Google Now Highlights Its Indoor Street View Imagery On Search Results Pages	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/19/google-now-highlights-its-indoor-street-view-imagery-on-search-results-pages/
25		Tumblr launches its long-awaited app for iPad	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3786308/tumblr-for-ipad
26		Facebook starts rolling out new privacy settings, making it easier to control what data is public	http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2012/12/20/facebook-starts-rolling-out-new-privacy-settings-making-it-easier-to-control-what-data-is-public/
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32	tm	Another Apple patent rejected by US Patent Office, but its fate is far from certain	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3785788/another-apple-patent-rejected-by-us-patent-office-but-its-not-invalid-yet
33		Apple faces 'pinch-to-zoom' patent review in US	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20795146
34		Patent Office to Review Apple’s Document-Scrolling Patent	http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/12/apple-patent-under-review/
35		A 2011 law made it easier to challenge Apple's patents	http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/20/apple-patent-rejected-samsung/
36		US Patent 7844915 - Application programming interfaces for scrolling operations	http://www.google.com/patents?id=2MbdAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract&zoom=4#v=onepage&q&f=false	SOURCE
37		USPTO issued prelimiary ruling that the '915 (pinch-to-zoom) patent should not have been awarded - "application programming interfaces for scrolling operations". "scroll vs. gesture" - Patent office determined the 21 specific methodologies had already been granted to previous applicants (only claim 8 was used in Samsung trial) - Did not realise this when granted in November 2010 - patent remains valid for now, Apple may appeal (probably will) - last week multi-touch patent (949) reexamined, October "rubber-banding" patent (381) reexamined - 89% of patents subject re-examination survive accoriding to assistant professor Brian Love (Santa Clara Law) to Wired - Samsung alerted Judge Lucy Koh of the reexamination in a court filing Q: If the patent office can't even keep this stuff straight, how should companies?	Leahy-Smith American Invents Act passed last year For a filing fee of $17,750, anybody can anonymously demand that the Patent Office initiate a post-grant review on any invalidity ground
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39	sl	Twitter Shuffles Top Brass With New COO and CFO Appointments	http://allthingsd.com/20121219/twitter-shifts-top-brass-with-new-coo-and-cfo-appointments/
40		- Ali Rowghani has been named chief operating officer of Twitterr. shifting into the role that CEO Dick Costolo once held only a few years ago. previously of Pixar for 9 years. CFO 4.5 years. came to Twitter in 2010 as CFO as well - the quiet, behind-the-scenes body man to Twitter CEO Costolo, taking on far more operational responsibilities than that of typical CFOs. Rowghani has had his hand in many important areas of the business, including contributing to ideas around Twitter’s Promoted Suite of ad products, a key component of the company’s monetization efforts.	Former Zynga treasurer Mike Gupta takes Rowghani’s CFO slot. Gupta spent a little more than a year in the role at Zynga, and was previously a high-ranking exec at Yahoo, where he played an instrumental part in Yahoo’s search and online partnership deals with Microsoft. - -------- VP of Growth Othman Laraki announced his departure from the company via tweet on Wednesday evening. Laraki was responsible for growing Twitter’s user base over the past year, which the company seems to have achieved; on Wednesday, Twitter announced it had reached the 200 million active user mark. - twitter now at 1500 employees. got a lot of folks upset this year, but wisely ended on positive note w downloadable tweet history.
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42	ia	Motorola Home Finds A New Home At Arris. Google Sells Broadband Unit For $2.35B To Double Down On Mobile	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/19/motorola-home-finds-a-new-home-at-arris-google-sells-broadband-unit-for-2-35b-to-double-down-on-mobile/
43		Google Sweetened Motorola Deal With Arris By Promising To Cap Liability In TiVo’s Billion Dollar+ Patent Claim	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/19/google-sweetened-motorola-deal-with-arris/
44		- Google sold off Motorola Home, the broadband unit of Motorola Mobility to Arris, a broadband media company - Arris pays $2.05B in cash and $300M in new Arris shares - Google stays in the game by owning 15.7% of Arris - This year: Google's cut jobs at Moto (4k jobs, ~20% of employees), sold off manufacturing operations in China & Brazil, sold off Motorola Home. Q: Google is moving quickly and steadily with its Moto division - is it stripping down parts before swallowing Motorola or will the remainder stay independent?	- Arris CEO said Google has actually agreed to cap Arris’ liability in the TiVo patent case to “a very small number.”
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47	sl	Forrester: 84% Of U.S. Adults Now Use The Web Daily, 50% Own Smartphones, Tablet Ownership Doubled To 19% In 2012	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/19/forrester-84-of-u-s-adults-now-use-the-web-daily-50-own-smartphones-tablet-ownership-doubled-to-19-in-2012/
48		- annual "state of consumers and technology" report. survey data from nearly 60,000 consumers in the U.S. and Canada overall online adoption rate in the U.S. has stabilized at 79%, same as last year. That’s the percentage of U.S. adults that go online at least monthly. Adults that go online daily: In 2011, that was 78% of U.S. adults, and in 2012, Forrester reports that 84% now go online at least once per day. why? growing smartphone and tablet penetration. Forrester found that about half of U.S. online adults now own a smartphone and two-thirds even own multiple connected devices. Tablet adoption doubled since 2011 and is now at 19%.	- 43% of consumers now connect to the web with their TVs. Forrester says most users rely on their game consoles to do so (42% from xbox, ps3, etc), while connected TVs (19%) and Internet-connected set-top boxes like the Roku or Apple TV are only being used by 14%. - The 18-to-23-year-old crowd most active on social networks, About 70% of these Gen Zers, Forrester says, “visit social networking sites daily” and 85% visit Facebook at least once a month. Gen Y (24-32) is more likely to own a tablet (about 25%) and smartphone (72%) and Gen Xers (33-46) are most likely to spend their money by shopping online (average $561 in last 3 months compared to an average of $449 for all U.S. shoppers). Once you get to the Boomers (47-67) and the so-called “Golden Generation” (68+), technology adoption obviously lags quite a bit. Older online adults, for example, are more likely to use desktop computers at home and are less likely to own tablets and smartphones. Still, even among this group, tablet adoption has doubled to 14% since 2011.
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51		- Amazon is working on its original programming line up - Its ordered six sitcom pilots - Amazon will post the produced pilots online, and “viewer feedback will help determine” which ones actually get picked up. - AllThingsD says some of the shows were rejected by regular TV Networks (but points out that Fox rejected the Sopranos before HBO picked it up) Let's take a look at three of the show concepts and see if any should make it	- Alpha House, about “four senators who live together in a rented house in Washington DC.” Written by Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau, who also made the vastly underappreciated “Tanner ’88” for HBO. - Browsers, “a musical comedy set in contemporary Manhattan that follows four young people as they start their first jobs at a news website,” from former “Daily Show” head writer David Javerbaum. - Dark Minions, an animated series “about two slackers just trying to make a paycheck working an intergalactic warship,” from “Big Bang Theory” co-stars Kevin Sussman and John Ross Bowie.
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54		Runner-Up: Tim Cook, the Technologist	http://poy.time.com/2012/12/19/runner-up-tim-cook-the-technologist/
55		Tim Cook named runner-up as Time's Whatever of the Year (sometimes planet, sometimes computer, sometimes person) yesterday morning - Higgs Boson made the list of finalists along with Marissa Mayer Q: Who is your tech person/place/thing of the year?
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66		NFL announces Super Bowl XLVII will be streamed live by CBS	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/20/nfl-cbs-super-bowl-xlvii-live-stream/
67		Samsung Galaxy S III 'Premium Suite' upgrade arrives in the UK today	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/20/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-premium-suite-upgrade-arrives-in-the-uk-today/
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2		Instagram says they're really sorry, Nokia might do a Windows tablet, Facebook video ads will autoplay http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Eric Olander, VP of FBNC Việt Nam (Vietnam's largest all business TV news network in Saigon) LOWER THIRD URL: @eolander
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12	tm	Instagram co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom responded to criticism over his company's new terms of service yesterday. In his post Systrom clarified that all users own their photos and privacy stetings wouldn't change. He added that it was not Instagram's intention to sell user's photos and the company would remove the language suggesting photos could be part of an advertisement.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/18/instagram-changes-terms-of-service/
13	sl	Google Maps is so nice. It helped Apple's iOS 6 installations grow 29% in 5 days, according to data from mobile ad exchange MoPub. The data comes from 12,000 apps that MoPub monitors, but MoPub's CEO tells Techcrunch that the numbers verify" the hypothesis that people were actually holding back to upgrade until Google Maps was available." Google Maps saw 10 million downloads in its first 48 hours in the app store.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/18/google-maps-ios-6/
14	ia	Kodak has agreed to sell off some its digital imaging patents for $525 million to two patent licensing companies, RPX Corporation and Intellectual Ventures. The money will be paid off by 12 intellectual property licensees including RIM, Microsoft, Google and Apple. As a part of the deal, Kodak will settle any current patent-related litigation between the participants and Kodak.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/kodak-agrees-to-sell-imaging-patents-for-525-million.html
15	tm	Earlier this week six members of the UK Pirate Party received a letter from music industry group BPI's lawyers regarding a Pirate Bay proxy run by the politicians. The Party launched a legal battle fundraiser campaign in response. Today the Party took down the Proxy and pulled the fundraiser campaign.	http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-party-shuts-down-pirate-bay-proxy-after-legal-threats-121219/
16	sl	DigiTimes is reporting that Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Compal Electronics are starting back up development of a 10-inch Nokia Windows RT tablet, and may announce it at Mobile World Congress in a few months. We've heard rumors of a Nokia RT tablet before, but Nokia reportedly delayed its Windows RT plans after Microsoft announced the Surface. Sources tell The Verge that AT&T is planning to stock a Nokia tablet next year, and Nokia head of design, Marko Ahtisaari, has said publicly he's spending a third of his time on a tablet.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3783444/nokia-tablet-windows-rt-mobile-world-congress-rumor
17	ia	According to iSuppli's 2012 forecast, Nokia will no longer be the top dog in cell phone shipments. The new king of the hill's got soul. Actually, the new king is located IN Seoul, South Korea. Of course, I'm talking about Samsung. The company is expected to account for 29% of cell phone shipments by the end of 2012, up from 24% in 2011. This is the first time in 14 years that Nokia isn't number one.	http://www.techspot.com/news/51131-samsung-tops-nokia-in-cell-phone-shipments-apple-in-smartphones.html
18	tm	Ladyada got some well-deserved recognition from Entrepreneur magazine. The head of Adafruit Industries, AKA Limor Fried, is well known in the Maker world, and has been named Entrepreneur of 2012. Adafruit did $10 million in sales of its DIY open-source electronic hardware kits. Congratulations Ladyada!	http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225213#
19	sl	A source tells the Wall Street Journal that The Federal Trade Commission is delaying a decision in an anti-trust probe into Google for a few weeks. Google has been accused to of giving service competitors lower rankings in search results, though Google has denied doing so. It had been expected to wrap things up in the next few days. Google had reportedly been prepared to make some changes to its business practices to secure an end to the FTC investigation.	http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_22222291/ftc-may-delay-google-anti-trust-probe-decision
20		Google unlikely to get kid-glove treatment THIS side of pond - Euro biz players	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/18/google_europe_settlement_yesno/
21	tm	The developer of FB Purity has been banned from Facebook. FB Purity is a Facebook Add-on that customizes and cleans up how the website appears in browsers. The creator of the add-on was charged with violating a rule in Facebook's terms against impairing the proper working or appearance of Facebook. Links to the add-on's website have also been blocked.	http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2012/12/19/facebook-bans-creator-of-fb-purity-a-browser-add-on-that-lets-users-customize-the-site/
22	ia	Need another reason to rage against Facebook? Here goes - according to Ad Age, Facebook will introduce autoplaying video ads to its News FEED by April of next year. The move is so Facebook can attract TV ad money and would offer up 15 second video ads. But wait, there's more. The ads could expand wider than the news feed column, overtaking the width of your Facebook experience.	http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/facebook-to-roll-out-autoplay-video-ads-by-april-report-20121219-2bmdm.html
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28	tm	Instagram says 'it's not our intention to sell your photos'	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/18/3781860/instagram-on-its-new-tos-its-not-our-intention-to-sell-your-photos
29		Systrom's post	http://blog.instagram.com/post/38252135408/thank-you-and-were-listening
30		National Geographic stops posting Instagram photos in response to new terms of service	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/18/3782526/national-geographic-suspends-instagram-account
31		Instagram wants to increase ad revenue without spoiling the UX with banner ads "it is not our intention to sell your photos. We are working on updated language in the terms to make sure this is clear." - What they want to do is show you friends who follow a business that is advertising. - removing the language suggesting photos can be part of an advertisement - Re-emphasized you own your photos, privacy settings won't change - Still even NatGeo panicked - it will stop posting pictures to Instagram. Might consider closing its account. 640,000 followers Q: Overreaction or sloppy drafting?
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33	sl	Facebook to roll out autoplay video ads by April: report	http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/facebook-to-roll-out-autoplay-video-ads-by-april-report-20121219-2bmdm.html
34		US House passes bill that would let you share your Netflix viewing data with Facebook	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/18/3782096/us-house-passes-bill-let-you-share-netflix-viewing-history-with-facebook
35		- adage citing industry exes say by April 2013 FB to offer video advertisers spots in users' news feeds. both desktop Facebook & mobile FB/apps - FB reportedly capping length at 15 sec (30 sec is standard for tv ads) - rumor has it ads will AUTOPLAY! not clear if audio on by default or not. video ads could grab user's attention by expanding out of the news feed into webpage real estate in left/right columns	- why? TV budgets are big, FB could earn lots of rev here. - who will see ads? fans of pages? friends of fans? everyone? - FB not commenting - side note: Today the US House of Representatives passed a amendment to privacy protection act that would make it easier for consumers to digitally share information about the movies and television shows they're watching. this relates to not being able to share netflix TV/movie viewing history on FB. not a done deal, similar bill got tied up in senate judiciary committee
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37	ia	Nokia 10-inch Windows RT tablet due February 2013 tip sources	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3783444/nokia-tablet-windows-rt-mobile-world-congress-rumor
38		- DigiTimes reports that Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Compal Electronics are resuming development of a 10-inch Nokia Windows RT tablet. - Compal would make the tablet, Qualcomm would provide the processor, a dual-core Qualcomm SoC - initial shipments of 200,000 units - The Nokia Windows RT tablet would debut at Mobile World Congress in February - sources told The Verge that AT&T is planning to stock a Nokia tablet next year. Q: Nokia Windows RT tablet - good idea or will people be confused that Nokia tablet and Nokia phone apps don't work together?
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42	tm	Samsung tops Nokia in cell phone shipments, Apple in smartphones	http://www.techspot.com/news/51131-samsung-tops-nokia-in-cell-phone-shipments-apple-in-smartphones.html
43		IDC: iPad mini to boost small tablet segment in Malaysia	http://asia.cnet.com/idc-ipad-mini-to-boost-small-tablet-segment-in-malaysia-62219837.htm
44		iSuppli 2012 forecast - Samsung will take worldwide overall top spot with 29%, Nokia 24%, Apple 10%, ZTE and LG 6% - Smartphones will account for half of all handset shipments in 2012 - Smartphone rankings: Samsung 28%, Apple 20%, Nokia, HTC, RIM, 5% - Overall cell phone shipments increase 1% IDC report estimated that the Malaysian tablet market will shift toward a 55-45 percent split between larger slates and 7-inch models in 2013. Q: Eric has some interesting observations fo the phone market in Vietnam
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47	ia	Google Music gains scan and match feature in the US	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/18/google-music-gains-scan-and-match-feature-in-the-us/
48		Google Play Google+ Post re: Google Music	https://plus.google.com/u/0/+GooglePlay/posts/VZhB6EpsWKx
49		Matching feature on the Google Play Music Manager	https://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2920799&topic=2450455&ctx=topic
50		- Google Music added a scan and match feature to its service in the U.S. (it's FREE up to 20k songs) - Matched songs count against your 20,000 song limit - Google Music in Europe already had this feature - Previously, you had to upload all your songs - Over time, the company will also upgrade users with existing cloud libraries by automatically matching what it can - matched songs will be available for streaming at 320Kbps like regular Google Play purchases, while re-downloaded music will be available at or close to the bitrate of the original file Q: Do any of these services (Amazon, Google, Apple) provide everything you want out of a cloud music service? Do we need a divide between music lockers and music streaming?
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52	sl	YouTube looks back at 2012 with eye on Sandy, Syria	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57559967-93/youtube-looks-back-at-2012-with-eye-on-sandy-syria/
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54		- About 7,000 hours of news-related videos were uploaded to its site every day all year - Superstorm Sandy - 39k videos in a week, weather channel stream got 13M views of 70-hour livestream - presidential election - videos tagged Obama or Romney viewed 2.7B times. ABC News streamed debates to over 200 countries. NYT debate uploads were highest viewed videos ever for NYT channel - 350k videos uploaded from Syria on news/policies - other big stories, trayvon martin, mars rover, red bull stratos jump got 8M concurrent live viewers - both the Associated Press and youtube star Phil DeFranco reached the 1B view club	data compiled with help from Neiman Journalism Lab and service called Storyful
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58		Iconic Wright brothers photo was photographer's first	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3783426/history-behind-wright-brothers-flight-photograph-john-daniels
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62		Twitter officially rolling out option to download archived tweets to everyone	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3784172/twitter-officially-rolling-out-tweet-archive-feature
63		Nintendo officially launching TVii for Wii U in the US and Canada on December 20th	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3783800/nintendo-launching-tvii-for-wii-u-on-december-20th
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77		Hi TNT Crew, I wanted to comment on your statement about the internet being hypocritical about Instagram’s policy change vs. the complaints about DRM. I think that this isn't being hypocritical at all, but is a response to situations in which consumers have no negotiation power when it comes to these user agreements and privacy policies other than their voice and their ability to leave the service, or in DRM’s case their voice and their buying power. To say that people that complain about DRM and Instagram are being hypocritical is like saying that users should just take whatever is given to them and be happy. But that’s not how the free market is supposed to work. Consumers do have the ability to voice their opinions and move their service just like Instagram has to change their policy, and if a competitor comes along with more agreeable terms that people do like then that’s Instagrams loss. Love the show, Nate
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2		Instagram angers everyone, Apple and Samsung back in court, New Amazon Smartphone rumur! http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Patrick Beja LOWER THIRD URL: patrickbeja.com
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12	tm	Yesterday we mentioned Instagram's new terms of service would allow the company to share data with Facebook starting January 16th. One paragraph in the new terms also states Instagram can sell ads that display your username, likeness, photos, and more without your consent or any share in the revenue. The Internet is mad about that. Intenet smash.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57559710-38/instagram-says-it-now-has-the-right-to-sell-your-photos/
13	sl	You know what I love most about the holidays? patent wars! Everybody's favorite judge Lucy Koh has denied an injunction request by Apple to permanently ban a number of Samsung devices. Koh doesn't deny that Samsung has violated certain patents, but Apple has failed to show that it has lost sales to Samsung specifically because of these patent violations. Judge Koh also denied a Samsung a new trial due to alleged jury misconduct. In Europe, Samsung has also withdrawn its requests to ban Apple products in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy and the Netherlands, according to the Verge, which got a statement from the company. Though Samsung has confirmed that it's still pursuing compensation..	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/judge-denies-apple-permanent-samsung-ban/	PATENT WARS
14		Samsung drops patent lawsuits against Apple in Europe -	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57559742-37/samsung-drops-patent-lawsuits-against-apple-in-europe/
15	ia	Hacker Christopher Chaney has been sentenced to prison for 10 years after pleading guilty to a number of counts including wiretapping and unauthorized access to a computer. Chaney broke into several women's personal accounts including Scarlett Johansson and posted revealing photos of them online.	http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gJ2pfa8mY4Hbv026waFCkg1fmslg
16	tm	If you're from Schleswig, you have rights. Like the right to be called "StrudelGesicht" on Facebook. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner for the state of Schleswig-Holstein ordered Facebook to stop enforcing its real name policy because it violates a German law that gives users the right to use nicknames online. Facebook has two weeks to comply or object tot he order in court.	http://m.itworld.com/security/328387/german-privacy-regulator-orders-facebook-end-its-real-name-policy
17	sl	Apple is in discussions to integrate local data from Foursquare into its not-quite beloved maps app, according to the Wall Street Journal's sources, in an effort to keep users from depending on Google search for local data. Rumors started swirling last week after Apple Senior VP Eddy Cue posted a Foursquare check-in to Twitter.	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324907204578186074223787936-lMyQjAxMTAyMDEwNzExNDcyWj.html
18	ia	Google's introduced a new iOS app called YouTube Capture. The free app lets users quickly record videos then upload to YouTube, Google+, Facebook and Twitter. Right now, the app is designed for the iPhone. YouTube product management director Shiva Raja-ra-man says that an Android version is something the company would explore.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57559623-93/youtube-introduces-capture-for-easy-recording-and-sharing/
19	tm	One overriding principle in the world of tech is that a wired connection will always be faster and more reliable than wireless. But DARPA wants to change that. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched a program to create an airborne network with 100 gigabit per second bandwidth. The 100 Gigabit-per-second RF Backbone (or 100G) aims to be deployed both on the battlefield and aboard aircraft—and work at distances of over 200 kilometers.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/12/darpa-looks-to-create-wireless-skynet-with-fiber-like-100gb-bandwidth/
20	sl	Specs of Nvidia's next-gen Tegra processor for smartphones and tablets have leaked. Codenamed Wayne, the Tegra 4 will reportedly feature 4 regular cores and a low-power companion core to save battery life. The CPU, described as a "4-PLUS-1 Quad Core Eagle," is likely to be a Cortex-A15: codenamed Eagle. If all this is true, this Tegra 4 will have six times the graphical power of current-generation Tegra chips thanks to a "72-core" GPU setup.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/18/3779706/tegra-4-a15-processor-with-72-core-graphics-leak
21	tm	You know how we always say "Well HTML5 is not a standard yet." It's still not, but it just got closer. The W3C published the complete definition of HTML 5 (along with Canvas 2D) meaning the spec is feature complete meaning developers have a stable set of rules to plan with. HTML 5 now moves into the Canidate recommendation stage devoted to interoperability and testing. W3C also announced the first draft of HTML 5.1.	http://www.w3.org/2012/12/html5-cr
22	ia	A Facebook profile page is making news today. It appears as though Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khameni joined Facebook on December 13th. His timeline has links to his speeches as well as photos of himself. Facebook is banned in Iran via government filters and Iranian authorities haven't commented on the site, which leads some to believe the page is not genuine.	http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019925812_apmlirankhameneifacebook.html
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28	tm	In major setback, Apple won't get injunction against Samsung	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/12/in-major-setback-apple-wont-get-injunction-against-samsung/
29		Apple loses bid for permanent ban on Samsung phones in U.S.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57559701-37/apple-loses-bid-for-permanent-ban-on-samsung-phones-in-u.s/
30		Samsung loses bid for new trial after Apple's $1B verdict	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57559707-37/samsung-loses-bid-for-new-trial-after-apples-$1b-verdict/
31		US District Court Judge Lucy Koh got one last chance to meet up with friends befor ethe holidays - No injunction: Apple hasn't proven that infringement of its design patents caused "irreparable harm." - has not "established that either the ’915 or the ’163 patents actually drive sales of any Samsung products. " - Koh was sympathetic to the "trade dress" claim but none of the products are ont he market anymore - Apple will likely ask for injunction on appeal, but not likely Separate order: No retrial over jury foreman Velvuin Hogan - Not clear that Hogan intentionally concealed or even knew of a relationship between Seagate and Samsung - Pointe dout Samsung didn't inquire much about Seagate during jury selection Judge Koh still must issue a ruling on damages.
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33	sl	Hulu’s 2012: Revenue up 65% to $695M, subscribers double to 3M, 28% more advertisers	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/12/17/hulus-2012-revenue-up-65-to-695m-subscribers-double-to-3m-28-more-advertisers/
34		blog post by Jason Kilar - A Big 2012.	http://blog.hulu.com/2012/12/17/a-big-2012/
35		- Revenue of $695 million, an increase of 65%. - Subscribers were up 50% from 2M in April to 3 million in December and doubled from Q4 of 2011. - both rev and sub numbers jumped more from 11/12 than 10/11 - available on 320M devices in the US NOT INCLUDING laptops & desktops - Hulu and Hulu Plus titles grew by over 40% - Spent $500 million on content, Generated $1 billion for content partners, Launched 25 Hulu Exclusive and ‘original’ series shows, Served over 1,000 different advertisers, up 28% from 2011	- is this the model that proves cord cutting? hulu still pretty limited, not available in many countries, weird restrictions
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37	ia	YouTube introduces Capture for easy recording and sharing	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57559623-93/youtube-introduces-capture-for-easy-recording-and-sharing/	AIRPLAY
38		YouTube: Here's How We Just Became Your iPhone's Video Camera	http://mashable.com/2012/12/18/youtube-capture-app-iphone-video/
39		- Google released a new iOS app called YouTube Capture - Connects to YouTube, Google+, Facebook, and Twitter, and you can upload simultaenously. - Gives you the option to enhance your videos automatically (you can turn on color correction and image stabilization) - App asks for access to your iDevice camera roll for previous video - Landscape lock feature: if enabled, app will not record in portrait mode - When you record a video, you can do the usual like enter a title, set privacy, share location - Uploads at 480p or 720p - Video editing, you can add 21 YouTube soundtracks to your uploads (no option to use your own music), turn off color correction and stabilization effects while watching video playback - Can't splice together videos like the Vimeo app	- product management director Shiva Rajaraman says iOS is a very interesting test bed to get some good feedback and an Android version of the app is something the company will explore.
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43	tm	So Instagram can now sell your photos: Get over it	http://www.zdnet.com/so-instagram-can-now-sell-your-photos-get-over-it-7000008960/
44		Instagram wants right to sell users' photos to advertisers	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20767537
45		Mark Zuckerberg’s Wedding Photographer Is Not Pleased With Mark Zuckerberg	http://allthingsd.com/20121217/mark-zuckerbergs-wedding-photographer-is-not-pleased-with-mark-zuckerberg/
46		Instagram backlash is Flickr's gain	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/18/3779728/instagram-policy-backlash-flickr-users
47		New terms January 16 for Instagram - no opt out except to delete photos - "you agree that a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata), and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you." - No revenue or credit - "This means we can do things like fight spam more effectively, detect system and reliability problems more quickly, and build better features for everyone by understanding how Instagram is used," - Noah Kalina (Took photos at Zuck's wedding): "My name, face, and photographs, are not only valuable they are my livelihood. You can not take this things from me for free. The solution is pretty simple. The solution is pretty simple... All you have to do is change this clause and say you will ask first." - Instaport and Copygram getting heavy traffic as people download their photos from Instagram Q: Hypocritical of the Internet that wants everything to be free to complain about this? How good is this for Flickr?
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50		Hands On With Facebook Nearby, A New Local Biz Discovery Feature That Challenges Yelp And Foursquare	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/17/facebook-nearby/
51		- WSJ reporting Apple in talks w FSQ about adding local data to apple maps, Eddy Cue involved in talks, checked into FSQ last week which got ppl talkig - already has deal w Yelp, but FSQ would beef up local search. keep ppl from using google for search - interesting is the shift in FSQ biz model. claims over 25M registered users, but only about 8M of them use the app at least once a month. - Foursquare site redesign lets non-registered FSQ members do location search. In July, Foursquare teamed up w Microsoft to add Foursquare tips to Bing search results.	meanwhile FB Nearby is FB's latest FSQ clone. Each month 250M FB users tag posts with location. built by Gowalla team, FB acquired in 2011. - open the Nearby tab from the Facebook for iOS or Android navigation menu, you won’t just see a list of Places to check in like before. Instead you’ll see a relevancy-sorted list of local businesses and landmarks that Facebook thinks you’ll be interested in.
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54		Foxconn reportedly manufacturing Amazon smartphone	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/foxconn-reportedly-manufacturing-amazon-smartphone/
55		- Taiwan Economic News says that Amazon has ordered 5 million handsets from Foxconn - The Amazon phone would launch in Q2 or Q3 of 2013 and cost $100 to $200 at launch - Back in July, Bloomberg reported Amazon was planning a smartphone Q: Does the FirePhone have to be amazing or just good enough to gain traction? Do you expect similar wireless deals as the LTE Kindle?
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2		Twitter lets you download your Tweets, Facebook to compete with SnapChat, HTC bails on big phone http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Scott Johnson LOWER THIRD URL: frogpants.com
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12	tm	Analysts were pessimistic about the potential success of the iPhone 5 in China but weekend sales of more than 2 million have changed their minds. Atlantic Equities' James Cordwell noted that the weekend total of 2 million would be 10% of the entire fiscal year shipments to China by Apple, as estimated by IDC.'	http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/17/apple-iphone-5-china-analysts/
13	sl	HTC is apparently dropping plans for a big-screen Windows Phone 8 phone, which would have competed with Android devices with large displays, like HTC’s own Droid DNA. So, what's the reason? According to Bloomberg, a lack of high-resolution screen support in Windows Phone 8. Microsoft’s mobile OS only offers up to 720p resolution, and big-screen devices are mostly now using 1080p or higher.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/17/htc-reportedly-scrapping-plans-for-a-big-screen-windows-phone-8-handset/
14	ia	AllThingsD reports Facebook is working on its own "Snapchat" competitor app. Snapchat lets users send messages to each other that self-destruct after a period of time. Facebook's app would offer similar functionality and is expected to launch before the end of the year.	http://allthingsd.com/20121216/facebook-to-launch-its-own-snapchat-competitor-app/
15	tm	Nielsen and Twitter announced plans to launch an engagement rating for TV shows based on Twitter usage.The new metric will complement Nielsen’s existing TV ratings, gauging the reach of the TV conversation on Twitter, and is slated for commercial availability at the start of the fall 2013 TV season.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/17/3776882/nielsen-twitter-social-television-metric
16	sl	Cisco Systems wants to sell off its Linksys wireless router unit, and has hired Barclays to find a buyer, according to Bloomberg, which cites “people with knowledge of the situation.” Back in 2003, Cisco acquired Linksys for $500 million. Although Linksys is a recognized brand with well-known and used technology, the sale price could be a lot lower than what Cisco originally paid.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/12/17/cisco-reportedly-hires-barclays-to-find-buyer-for-linksys/
17	ia	According to reports from Politico and the Wall Street Journal, the FTC antitrust investigation into Google won't have a major impact on Google. Under a deal that is not yet confirmed, the company would agree to make some voluntary changes like making it easier for AdWords campaigns to be transferred to other platforms. Google would also settle with the FTC over patents it picked up from Motorola whereby Google would not use key patents "to block competitors infringing those patents from getting their products to the market."	http://searchengineland.com/reports-confirm-google-to-escape-ftc-antitrust-litigation-142555
18	tm	In August, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom told the California Corporations Department that Instagram had received no formal offers or term sheets prior to the $1 billion bid from Facebook. Nick Bilton of the New York Times reports that Twitter offered $525 million to INstagram, several weeks prior to the Facebook announcement and Systrom turned the offer down. No complaints have been filed with the California Corporations Department. But it may shed some light on the API fight between the two companies.	http://www.tgdaily.com/business-and-law-features/68122-report-instagram-ceo-misled-regulators-about-offer-from-twitter
19	sl	Twitter CEO Dick Costolo promised that users would be able to to download an archive of all the tweets from their accounts by the end of the year. And some people have the feature already. If you're one of them, it's an option at the bottom of your settings page. Twitter will mail download link as a zip file with archive in html form.	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2012/12/16/twitter-has-started-rolling-out-the-option-to-download-all-your-tweets/
20	tm	The small but mighty Raspberry Pi has joined the ranks of devices with an app store. 23 titles kick off the store some free, some for money and some with a tip jar. Raqspberry Pi OS users can download and upload content at store.raspberrypi.com.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/raspberry-pi-launches-app-store/
21	ia	Remember that report last week where Sprint would buy Clearwire for $2.1 billion? Well it was super-wrong. Sprint signed a deal today to buy Clearwire for $2.2 billion! Thanks to the deal, Sprint would get more spectrum, which ought to help its LTE rollout. The deal should close in mid-2013 pending approvals from regulatory agencies, shareholders of Clearwire and if the Sprint-Softbank deal is executed. But after all that, Sprint would own Clearwire.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57559514-94/sprint-buys-the-rest-of-clearwire-for-$2.2-billion/
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27	tm	Twitter has started rolling out the option to download all your tweets	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2012/12/16/twitter-has-started-rolling-out-the-option-to-download-all-your-tweets/
28		TNW reported that @Psilosophy noticed "Your Twitter Archive" at bottom of settings page - Twitter mails a link to zip file with HTML, CSV and JSON versions, sorted in calendar format. - testing the ability to download tweets with “a very small percentage” of users. Q: What can we do with this besides be embarassed?
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31		- snapchat dubbed the "sexting" app, users send self-destructing photos. recipient can take a screenshot but sender will be notified it happened. recently added video - gigaom reporting Benchmark Capital will soon lead an $8 million venture round for Snapchat, at a rumored valuation of $50 million. - ATD reporting FB is testing standalone app that does same thing. FB now has IG, FB Camera, FB Messenger, allows non-FB ppl to send msgs to each other on Android app - Snapchat CEO Even Spiegel emailed statement saying they've heard nothing about this from FB - is this just FB trying to steal market share from new trend early on?
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33	ia	HTC Said to Halt Larger Windows Phone on Display Resolution	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-17/htc-said-to-halt-larger-windows-smartphone-on-display-resolution.html
34		- Bloomberg reports that HTC scrapped plans to produce a large-screen Windows 8 phone b/c WP8 doesn't support resolutions as high as Android, so the device would have lower res display compared to other phones - WP8 supports 3 different resolutions (800x480, 1280x768 and 1280x720) - HTC concluded that a larger-screen Windows Phone 8 phone wouldn’t be competitive against Android devices from HTC, Samsung and others, the person said. Q: Should HTC or a competitor release a larger screen Windows Phone 8 device despite the resolution? (The Galaxy Note 2 uses a 720p display and does just fine). Should MS rush to support higher res displays to give OEMs more choice in mobile?
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38	tm	Disruptions: Instagram Testimony Doesn’t Add Up	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/16/disruptions-instagram-testimony-doesnt-add-up-2/
39		NY Times reports Systrom verbal agreement to sell to Twitter for $525 million in March but changed mind March 20 - Systrom told California Corporations Department in August, We “talked to other parties, but never received any formal offers from anybody else.” asked again replied “We never received any formal offers or term sheets,” - Sources say he was shown a term sheet at a restaurant but handed it back and told Twitter to hold on to it - Twitter never given a chance to counter Facebook offer, CCD says no complaints filed Q: Would it have been better on an open auction? What's in it for Systrom to avoid an auction?
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42		The Nielsen Twitter TV Rating just made Twitter the first purely social ranking of US TV program popularity	http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2012/12/17/the-nielsen-twitter-tv-rating-just-made-twitter-the-first-purely-social-measure-of-television-program-popularity/
43		Now That Nielsen Tracks Tweets, How Will That Change TV?	http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelhumphrey/2012/11/18/now-that-nielsen-tracks-tweets-how-will-that-change-tv/
44		- Nielsen and Twitter are partnering up creating "Nielsen Twitter TV Rating" which it calls "the definitive reach metric for social tv audience measurement and analytics." - Under this agreement, Nielsen and Twitter will deliver a syndicated-standard metric around the reach of the TV conversation on Twitter, slated for commercial availability at the start of the fall 2013 TV season. - The Nielsen Twitter TV Rating will be in addition to Nielsen’s existing TV ratings, - Nielsen says it'll help TV networks and advertisers the real-time metrics required to understand TV audience social activity.	In Nov: Nielsen’s NM Incite acquired SocialGuide, a company that measures the Social Media buzz around television shows.
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47		- apple announced it sold 2M iPhone 5s over weekend in mainland China, beats 4S release (riots) - before the weekend analysts were skeptical of good numbers, supply chain order cut rumors, etc	- Topeka's brian white sent note to client pointing out this is appl's 1st post-china launch press release. also notes Chinese New Year begins on February 10 and shopping season starting in January, might see continued strong sales - ISI's brian marshall says numbers are good in light of limited 3G service in China.
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56		Rogers Communications in Canada says its current wireless customers can place orders for BlackBerry 10 devices starting today, Dec. 17th. You just have to be a little trusting. Rogers won't provide details on pricing, availability or specifications until early in the new year.	http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Rogers+starts+order+reservations+BlackBerry+smartphones/7708710/story.html
57		Instagram debuts new privacy policy, set to share user data with Facebook beginning January 16th	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/17/3775992/instagram-privacy-policy-facebook-data-sharing
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60		RIM will host its BlackBerry 10 launch event in New York City on January 30th	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/17/3776158/rim-blackberry-10-launch-event-new-york-city-january-30
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72		Hi TNT crew, As an European, I find it very interesting that all of those "pro-internet" companies and organizations against this ITU thing are from the US, and the US is currently the one who practically "controls" major parts of the internet (de-jure or de-facto), and exerts that power all around the world. I am not sure that the internet controlled by ITU, or its member states, would be such a worse place for non-US citizens. To date, ACTA, and other US laws and international trade agreements (sponsored by the US) have affected us non-US citizens much more than any Russian or Chinese "great firewall" censorship. The US government regularly shuts down websites all around the world directly (if they use a .com/net/org domain) or indirectly through big economical influence on other governments (recent ME.GA case and various torrent sites and (legal) music blogs from UK and Spain). (and i am yet to see a single issue where the Chinese, or any other government prevented me from accessing a single website) As a global netizen, I wonder how are you okay with promoting this status quo, where interests of big companies from a single country are put ahead of the rights of the citizens all around the world? cheers tom from europia
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2		US torpedoes World Telecom treaty, Aereo gets a cable channel, English to conquer the Internet? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Darren Kitchen -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	89 of the 193 member countries of the International Telecommunications Union signed a new treaty on world telecommunications regulation Friday. The US, Canada led a number of countries who refused to sign based on the inclusion of language about the Internet. While none of the language was binding, the US does not believe the treaty should reference the Internet in any way.	http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gDVKYraZhiiirU7PP0lLa568zi3Q?docId=CNG.a05a10530f905edbff666f144293e18f.3d1
13	ia	Seattle is building out its own gigabit broadband network by partnering up with Gigabit Squared. The network has three components - a mobile broadband service, point-to-point wireless, and fiber to the home that will reach 50,000 homes. Gigabit Squared is currently raising the funding necessary for the project and to build out a demonstration fiber network.	http://gigaom.com/2012/12/13/seattle-is-the-latest-city-to-go-around-isps-to-get-a-gigabit-network/
14	dk	Sprint's asking their Mom Softbank for more money so they can buy Clearwire, but Mom isn't made of money! Sprint offered Clearwire $2.1 billion which would be $2.90 for each share. Clearwire shareholders want more but Reuters reports Softbank will only authorize Sprint to pay $2.97 for each share. Clearwire shares have shot up above $3 each since the news.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/14/us-clearwire-sprint-softbank-idUSBRE8BD03920121214
15	tm	Apple's share price has been a puzzle lately, lurching all over the place with everybody you meet espousing a theory as to why, from declining marketshare, to lack of vision. Analysts at Stern Agee say you should get used to it, expecting volatility in the stock until he end of the year, mostly because investors want to get out some value in case the US gets pushed into recession by it's idiot politicians on both sides of the aisle. iPhone sales are expected to be profitable.	http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-12/industries/35760827_1_ipad-mini-apple-volatility-aapl
16	ia	Our long national nightmare is over. Google has introduced a new way to stop accidental clicking of mobile ads by introducing confirmed clicks. If you click the outer edge of a banner ad, you'll see a prompt where you'll have to click again to see the ad. Text-based ads will feature a blue button with a white arrow - clicking that button will take you to the ad. Clicking anywhere other than that will expand the button to show the text "Visit Site."	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/14/google-adds-confirmation-click-to-mobile-ads-to-combat-accidenta/
17	dk	Co-founder and former CTO of PayPal Max Levchin is the newest person on Yahoo's Board of Directors. On his personal blog, Levchin explained the three reasons he accepted: 1. he's got a soft spot for Yahoo. 2. On the business side - a stronger Yahoo is better for Silicon Valley and the U.S. 3rd: Balls! He said Marissa Mayer's move to take the top role at Yahoo "was a very ballsy move" and he's excited to work with her.	http://allthingsd.com/20121214/max-levchin-says-marissa-mayers-very-ballsy-move-to-ceo-of-yahoo-was-the-reason-he-finally-took-board-seat/
18	tm	The United States Trade Representative's New Year's gift tot he world is an out of cycle Review of Notorious Markets, which identifies markets engaged in substantial piracy and counterfeiting. The Pirate Bay as usual, tops the charts followed now by ISOhunt. Gone from the list is China's Taobao e-commerce site, owned by Alibaba Group Holding, who has, quote "undertaken notable efforts to work with rights holders."	http://torrentfreak.com/us-government-targets-torrent-sites-cyberlockers-and-warez-forum-121214/
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20	ia	Google's copyright transparency report has a new feature - it will now show false DMCA takedown requests. You'd have to look at a specific takedown request to see those false requests - they're listed under the "No action taken" section. Sometimes requests are under the "No action" designation because the infringing content has already been taken down, however there are times when there's no infringement. The Google transparency report FAQ recounts the case of a movie studio requesting to remove an official trailer from an authorized service.	http://torrentfreak.com/google-starts-reporting-false-dmca-takedown-requests-121213/
21	dk	Microsoft is investigating an alleged flaw in Internet Explorer exposed by Spider.io security. The exploit works through any display ad in all versions of IE, and tracks the mouse movements even when the page displaying the ad is not active or even minimized. Microsoft described the possible vulnerability as likely having to do with "competition between analysis companies."	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57559135-83/possible-ie-bug-would-let-hackers-track-mouse-moves/
22	tm	Pentagon hacker Gary McKinnon will not be prosecuted in the UK according to the Crown Prosecution Service. The decision comes after his extradition to the US was blocked for health reasons. McKinnon has offered a signed confession to the UK, but the government has consistently declined to prosecute.	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/14/mckinnon_no_prosecution_decision/
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28	tm	How the UN's 'Game-Changing' Internet Treaty Failed	http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/12/how-the-uns-game-changing-internet-treaty-failed/266263/
29		US and UK refuse to sign UN's communications treaty	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20717774
30		ITU Director General ‘Surprised’ By U.S. Dissent On New Telecoms Treaty, Says Internet And Content Issues Are Not In There	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/14/itu-director-general-surprised-by-u-s-dissent-on-new-telecoms-treaty-says-internet-and-content-issues-are-not-in-there/
31		World Conference of International Telecommunications - Ambassador Terry Kramer: “"It's with a heavy heart and a sense of missed opportunities that the US must communicate that it's not able to sign the agreement in the current form,” - "I say to the 89 states that signed today the treaty, thank you," said Mohamed al-Ghanim, chairman. 55 did not sign the treaty. Goes in effect January 2015. - ITU's secretary-general Dr Hamadoun Toure "puzzled" Says the treaty language specifically did not address content-related communication, fought spam, and promoted universal access and security.	--"Member states affirm their commitment to implement these regulations in a manner that respects and upholds their human rights obligations." --Offending passages - non-binding resolution stating ITU would: "continue to take the necessary steps for ITU to play an active and constructive role in the development of broadband and the multi-stakeholder model of the internet." AND final version states "all governments should have an equal role and responsibility for international internet governance and for ensuring the stability, security and continuity of the existing Internet and its future development and of the future Internet,". PLUS "member states should endeavour to take necessary measures to prevent the propagation of unsolicited bulk electronic communications," - African bloc preamble addition carried by 77-33 vote "These regulations recognise the right of access of member states to international telecommunication services." - opposition said it was an attempt to sneak in Internet
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34		The Woman Charged with Making Windows 8 Succeed	http://www.technologyreview.com/news/508311/the-woman-charged-with-making-windows-8-succeed/
35		- MS head of Windows product development Julie Larson-Green talked with MIT's Technology Review - Led the introduction of the "ribbon" interface in MS Office and is the head of Win product development after Steven Sinofsky left - On Windows 8's new interface - "Some people who review it for a shorter period of time may not feel how rich it really is. We're going for the over time impression rather than the first 20 minutes out of the box." - Said that MS found that people used to the old ways had a difficult transition to Win8 and that since the tech press would face the most challenge with the new interface - Larson-Green says it takes two days to two weeks to adjust and with their customer experience improvement program that MS has found that desktop users after six weeks start using the new things more than the things they were familiar with. On what will change now that she's in charge: "Not a whole lot." Q: Sounds like MS is all in with the Windows 8 interface - if MS keeps at it, will it gain acceptance over time?
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39		Spider.io found IE bug a few months ago - Exploit through ad. Page stays open, mouse movements can be tracked. - Affects all supported versions since IE6 - two display ad analytics companies are exploiting the suspected vulnerability - nformed Microsoft of the issue on October 1 but that the software giant doesn't appear to be in a hurry to patch the vulnerability. "From what we know now, the underlying issue has more to do with competition between analytics companies than consumer safety or privacy," Dean Hachamovitch, VP of Internet Explorer, "We are actively working to adjust this behavior in IE,"
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43	ia	Aereo streaming joins forces with Bloomberg TV	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57559143-93/aereo-streaming-joins-forces-with-bloomberg-tv/
44		- Aereo has its first official cable TV partner: Bloomberg - the WSJ says Aereo will pay Bloomberg, but terms of the deal weren't disclosed - Aereo is the Barry Diller-backed Internet video service that currently provides users in New York with live TV. - For $12 a month, Aereo will connect subscribers, via the Web, to a tiny antenna that captures over-the-air TV signals and enables the subscribers to watch TV on their PC or smartphone. Aereo doesn't pay a dime to access these shows. Q: Will this deal start a trend to get more cable companies on Aereo or will it just infuriate the broadcasters even further (Aereo doesn't pay ABC, CBS, etc for their OTA content)?
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46	ia	Leap Wireless, MetroPCS launch handset financing programs	http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/leap-wireless-metropcs-launch-handset-financing-programs/2012-12-12
47		- Leap & MetroPCS launched handset financing options - You make a down payment and pay off the rest later - MetroPCS is working with Progressive Finance and BillFloat, Cricket is working with Progressive Finance - No credit check, but require access to a bank account - Cricket's handset financing plan is slightly different from T-Mobile USA's Value Plans, where the carrier allows customers to pay off the cost of a phone throughout the course of their two-year contract. - Tyler Wallis, senior vice president of marketing and product development said Cricket is a prepaid carrier and doesn't require customers to sign a service contract, and he said Cricket's program doesn't require a credit check Q: With this financing plan, will more people move to prepaid wireless carriers since the sticker shock of a $500 phone is gone?	- MetroPCS declined to provide details on its handset financing options other than to say that the program "allows customers the ability to use MetroPCS' 4G LTE services on higher-priced handsets."
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50		Jane O'Brien has article BBC News Magazine - Learn English online: How the internet is changing language - About half of the 4.5 billion pages not he Web are written in Chinese - some linguists predict that within 10 years English will dominate the internet - but in forms very different to what we accept and recognise as English today. - Hinglish, Spanglish (Spanish English) and Konglish (Korean English) - English is an 'aspirational' language. And the most popular second language Q: Will and/or should the Internet's language be English?	Isn't the Internets language binary? --dk
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60		iPhone 5 launches in China, Apple shifts focus away from U.S.	http://www.zdnet.com/iphone-5-launches-in-china-apple-shifts-focus-away-from-u-s-7000008803/
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2		Google Maps returns to the iPhone, RIM gets a second chance from ICE, Dropbox gets in the music biz. http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Christopher Null, Editor of the Intuit Small Business Blog LOWER THIRD URL: blog.intuit.com
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Google Maps triumphantly returned to the iOS platform last night with a new Google Maps for iPhone app. Rave reviews and virtual crowds of cheering masses greeted the app as it expertly navigated the Apple approval process and rockedt to the top of the free app charts. A new API will also allow developers of other iOS apps to integrate Google Maps.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57558934-37/google-maps-already-no-1-among-free-iphone-apps/
13	ia	Bloomberg reports that Sprint Nextel has made an offer to acquire all of Clearwire for $2.1 billion. Sprint already owns more than 50% of Clearwire. The deal would end a four-year joint venture between the two companies. Clearwire wasn't a profitable company, but it does own a bunch of spectrum that Sprint could use to build out its network.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-13/sprint-seeks-to-buy-rest-of-clearwire-for-about-2-1-billion.html
14	tm	Remember last October when US Immigration and Customs Enforcement annoucned it would switch more than 17,000 employees from BlackBerrys to iPhones. remember how everybody started measuring RIM for a coffin? Well Fighting Thorston Heins and friends aren'd dead yet! They just got ICE to backtrack a tiny bit, and agree to test BlackBerry 10 smartphones and enterprise service early next year, meaning Apple better not fill those iPhone orders quite yet.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/13/719126-ice-to-test-bb10/
15	ia	It's over. Dell is now out of the smartphone business globally. The company left the U.S. market this year, but continued to sell phones in China. Jeff Clarke, the head of Dell's consumer business, said that the company would not re-enter the smartphone game and that the company could not "find a way to build a business on Android." Clarke said that he's optimistic on the long term prospects of the PC business.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanbaptiste/2012/12/12/dell-quits-smartphone-business-globally-android/
16	tm	Amazon brought its instant video app to the iPad in August but oddly not to the iPhone or iPod Touch... until today. Subscribers to Amazon Prime willl get access to all the streaming titles in Amazon's library and all the people's... of the US... will be ab;le to buy and rent stuff. On the tiny screens. If that's what you want. You can only airplay sound though.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/13/amazon-instant-video-now-available-ipod-touch-iphone/
17	ia	It looks like Dropbox is going to have some sweet music sharing features in the future because Dropbox just picked up the three-man team behind Audiogalaxy. Audiogalaxy runs a service that allows you to access your home music library via the web and from apps. The blog post announcing the deal makes it seem as though the deal is an acqui-hire and not necessarily Dropbox picking up Audiogalaxy as a whole.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57558898-93/dropbox-acquires-music-streaming-service-audiogalaxy/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title
18	tm	John McAfee, founder of McAfee security, master of disguise and International fugitive, is coming home. The 67-year-old was released from custody of the Guatemalan police and flown to Miam where deferal officals met him. McAfee said "Compared to my past two wives that expelled me, this isn't a terrible trip." McAfee is wanted for questioning in Belize regarding the shooting of his next-door neighbor there.	http://www.people.com/people/tablet/article/0,,20656249,00.html
19	ia	Today, the NYC Taxi and Limo commission will vote on whether yellow cab drivers can use smartphone apps like Uber to find fares. Current TLC rules do not allow payment through third party systems like Uber. According to TLC commissioner David Yassky, the payment systems would need some adjustments like being integrated with the meter to prevent overcharging. The vote is expected to pass.	http://transportationnation.org/2012/12/13/nyc-likely-to-approve-taxi-e-hail-apps-on-temporary-basis/
20	tm	At 1:30 AM, delegates at the World Conference on International Telecommunications apparently agreed that the ITU should take a role in the Internet. The US, Europe and others opposed the resolution. ITU secretary-general Hamadoun Touré previously said no majority votes would be taken to change the 1988 telecom treaty at issue. Summit chairman Mohamed Nasser al Ghanim claimed it was not a vote but the "feel of the room." Any proposed treaty would have to be ratified by national governments. The US Congress passed a resolution last week stating the Internet should remain free from government control.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57558887-38/u.n-summit-rejects-u.s-europe-hands-off-the-internet-plea/
21	ia	Apple's win streak in court just ended. Patent-licensing firm MobileMedia Ideas convinced a federal jury that Apple misappropriated protected technology for handheld devices. One patent is for the camera phone and others cover call handling and call rejection. U.S. District Judge Sue L. Robinson hasn’t yet scheduled a trial on damages.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-13/apple-infringes-three-patents-with-the-iphone-jury-says.html
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27	tm	Google Maps for iPhone is here: how data and design beat Apple	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/12/3760770/google-maps-iphone-available-features-navigation-transit
28		Google launches Maps SDK, offers iOS developers alternative cartography	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/13/google-launches-maps-sdk/
29		Google Launches Native Maps For iOS, And Here’s The Deep Dive On Navigation, Info Sheets And More	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/12/take-that-apple-maps/
30		Google Makes SDK Available For Its Native iOS Maps App So That Developers Can Bypass Apple’s	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/12/google-makes-sdk-available-for-its-native-ios-maps-app-so-that-developers-can-bypass-apples
31		- Traffic, turn-by-turn nav, transit and walking, satellite view, street view, sign-in benefits - Vector graphics mean faster load times, less data used - No offline maps (althout routes are cached) - Shake the app to send feedback to Google ont he map Two API options for other developers - URL Schema - links to Google Maps which go to App store if maps not installed, apps allowed to default o Apple Maps - Full API for 3rd party - integrates maps into their app - Daniel Graf, Director of Google Maps for Mobile said goal of parity between iOS and Android
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34		Dell bullish on future of PC, rules out smartphone play	http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/infrastructure/3416261/dell-bullish-on-future-of-pc-rules-out-smartphone-play/
35		- Dell's leaving the smartphone business says Jeff Clarke, the head of Dell’s consumer business, confirmed yesterday at the Dell World conference - Dell hadn't sold mobile devices in the US this year. Phones were available in China - Dell says "So far we couldn’t find a way to build a business on Android,” added Clarke. But Dell continues to look at Android saying, “It doesn’t mean we’re not looking at Android. You should come and see what’s in our labs.” - Clarke says he's optimistic "at the long term prospects of the PC businesses" - Dell says "We're going to provide smartphone solutions, we're going to be the preferred BYOD provider of solutions in the marketplace” Q: Wise decision by Dell or ignoring the future?
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38		Here’s why Sprint offered $2.1B to buy the rest of Clearwire	http://gigaom.com/mobile/heres-why-sprint-offered-2-1b-to-buy-the-rest-of-clearwire/
39		Bloomberg reports Softbank-backed SprintNextel offered $2.1 billion to take over Clearwire ($2.90 a share) - Clearwire 4 year old joint venture co-founded by Craig McCaw - Late October, Sprint bought shares from Craig O. McCaw’s Eagle River Holdings making it majority owner - Sprint would provide $800 million of interim financing to keep Clearwire afloat - must be approved by Softbank, Clearwire board and the FCC Q: This is actually a consolidation move since Clear's plan was to provide a platform for other services to use. Can/Should Sprint take on that mantle? Or is this just spectrum grab, plain and simple?
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43	ia	Dropbox acquires music streaming service Audiogalaxy	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57558898-93/dropbox-acquires-music-streaming-service-audiogalaxy/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title
44		Hello, Dropbox	http://www.audiogalaxy.com/blog/2012/12/hello-dropbox/
45		- Dropbox acquired Audiogalaxy - Audiogalaxy allowed people to access their music from anywhere (You'd install some software on your PC then access it via the web or app). Audiogalaxy also had music discovery via "mixes" which were customizable by users. - If you go to the Audiogalaxy site, you'll see Audioglaxy is no longer accepting new users with a link to an explanation saying its team is joining Dropbox. - The post says the audiogalaxy "team is joining dropbox" and that "as a part of the transition, audiogalaxy will no longer accept new signups." - Suggests an acqui-hire: the team behind AudioGalaxy worked on FolderShare which MS acquired (turned it into Live Sync). Q: If Dropbox is building music services with the Audiogalaxy team, what would you want to see out of it?
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48		U.S. Immigration: iOS Still In The Mix, But BlackBerry 10 Pilot A Go	http://www.crn.com/news/mobility/240144369/u-s-immigration-ios-still-in-the-mix-but-blackberry-10-pilot-a-go.htm
49		U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) will begin a pilot program on RIM’s new line of BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES 10) early next year - RIM said the agency will be “among the first government organizations to pilot the new BlackBerry 10 solution”. - ICE had announced in October it would switch 17,600 employees to iPhones - In November the BlackBerry maker announced that BB10 had been granted FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification — which certifies the products for use by government agencies and regulated industries in the U.S. and Canada. Q: Is RIM clawing its way back?	Barbara Gonzalez, press secretary for ICE, said the agency's BlackBerry 10 pilot program does not necessarily mean the company is reversing its October decision -- t ICE is looking to develop new mobile apps for law enforcement and is evaluating how BlackBerry 10 could provide a platform for those apps.
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52		Samsung exec: I use iPhone, iPad, Macs at home	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57558938-37/samsung-exec-i-use-iphone-ipad-macs-at-home/
53		- Samsng's chief strategy officer Young Sohn is in the news today after he spoke with MIT's technology review - He says at work he uses Samsung products, at home that he uses a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad (as well as the Galaxy) - Sohn says that Samsung has always been known as a device company but in the future he says that Samsung will focus on how it manages the data that comes out of those devices - Of Apple he sees that consumers like Apple's ecosystem like iCloud (Sohn says he likes that his family in Korea can always see his contacts and photos). He described Apple's ecosystem as "sticky" - Re: competitors overtaking Samsung, he recalled something Andy Grove at Intel told him, "Only the paranoid survive." He said Samsung is highly paranoid Q: Samsung has been building out its services/ecosystem structure - can it compete in that space?
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59		Dec. 24 - In 1955 - After an advertising misprint Continental Air Defense Command, CONAD started getting calls from children for Santa Claus, so Director of Operations Colonel Harry Shoup, had his staff check the radar for signs of St. Nick. NORAD was created in 1958 and they’ve kept up the tracking tradition ever since.	http://www.noradsanta.org/en/why.html
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63		Today the Kindle Store, with iOS and Android apps, launched in China	http://gigaom.com/2012/12/13/kindle-store-with-ios-and-android-apps-launches-in-china/
64		The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM act) is officially in effect today - That means ads and promos are required to remain on par with the average audio levels of scheduled programming,	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/13/calm-act-loud-tv-advertising/
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2		Apple TV rumor of the day, Free Internet in your house, Who's winning the Phone Wars? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Molly Wood, Executive Editor, Host of Always On, CNET LOWER THIRD URL: news.cnet.com/molly-rants/, @mollywood
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	FreedomPop opened pre-orders for their in-home service today. For $89 you get FreedomPop Home Burst with 1GB a month of free data on the ClearWire WiMax network. If you want to pay $10 a month you can bump that up to 10 GB a month. Users can still earn free data through referrals, and FreedomPop also plans to launch open WiFi sharing on its devices.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2012/12/12/freedompop-launches-free-home-internet-plans-wifi-social-sharing-taking-on-boingo/
13	ia	Pope Benedict XVI (the 16th) is now officially on Twitter. At 5:30AM eastern, the pope tweeted a blessing and then answered several questions sent to him over the past nine days. The @pontifex account has over 800,000 followers and follows seven twitter accounts. Who is influential enough to be followed by the pope? Well, it turns out he's following himself. The 7 accounts belong to the Pope and offer his tweets in different languages including German and French.	http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2012/12/12/pope-tweets-benedict-twitter/1762819/
14	tm	Everybody's greedy for spectrum. A coalition of technology companies -- including Apple, Samsung, and Intel -- have drafted a letter to Congress asking for more spectrum. The technology companies are urging both Democrats and Republicans on the House and Senate technology committees to consider auctioning some the spectrum currently used by federal agencies.	http://www.dailytech.com/Technology+Company+Coalition+Wants+More+Airwaves+for+Smartphones+Tablets/article29407.htm
15	ia	Stop the presses! The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is working on - get this - a television set! Crazy, right? The Journal says that Apple is working with Foxconn and Sharp on several different prototypes. Want more details on the mythical television? It'd have a large screen and be high resolution.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/12/wsj-reports-apple-has-tested-tv-designs-dont-get-too-excited/
16	tm	The parade of year in review features continue! CNET has up it's most influential tech people, trends and news stories of the year, #1? Samsung vs. Apple, of course. Also Google's Zeitgeist looks at the top searches of the year. Whitney Houston was the top search after her death in the spring. Facebook also has their top trends up at FaceBookStories.com/2012 and if you're logged in, you can see what the algorithm thinks your top 20 moments of 2012 were at facebook.com/yearinreview.	http://www.cnet.com/cnet100/
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19	ia	Microsoft announced plans to expand distribution of its Surface RT tablet. The U.S. and Australia will be the first places where you can buy an RT tablet from a non-Microsoft store. The first retailer to be confirmed is Staples, which is selling the Surface starting today. Microsoft says it planned to expand the retail presence of the Surface and pushed up those plans based on interest from retailers.	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/12/microsoft-building-more-surfaces-adding-non-microsoft-retailers/
20	tm	The FBI says it has busted an alleged cybercrime ring accused of $850 million worth of losses. The attackers targeted Facebook users by using a botnet to steal financial and other personal information. Facebook cooperated in the investigation which led to arrests int he US, UK, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, New Zealand and Peru.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20693213
21	ia	Yahoo's keeping busy. Yesterday it launched a revamped Yahoo Mail - today, Yahoo introduced a new Flicker app for iPhone. You'll be able to take pictures and apply 16 filters to them using the new app. If filters aren't your thing, there are also photo editing features built in. If you just want to look at pretty pictures, the app also has discovery features so you can find your friend's photos or see what's being shot around you.	http://gigaom.com/2012/12/12/flickr-belatedly-joins-the-mobile-photo-wars-with-new-iphone-app/
22	tm	As expected, Facebook announced changes to its privacy policy that eliminates the Facebook voting requirement on new changes. Among the new features though are a new control called Privacy Shortcuts allows for quicker management of who can see what. Users also get more control of what appears on your activity log. Facebook has also taken away the ability to hide yourself from Facebook search.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/facebook-changes-privacy-settings-again/
23	ia	Official details about the Redbox Instant are out. It will launch as a public beta in December with one free month, the streaming video service will cost $8 per month. The instant service will have movies from Warner Brothers, NBCUniversal, Paramount and more. There is also a $9 monthly plan that gives customers streaming and four DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks.	http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/12/technology/redbox-instant-price/
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29	ia	Apple Tests Designs for TV	http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887323981504578174532274021230-lMyQjAxMTAyMDEwMjExNDIyWj.html
30		WSJ reports Apple has tested TV designs -- don't get too excited	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/12/wsj-reports-apple-has-tested-tv-designs-dont-get-too-excited/
31		- The actual news: WSJ's sources say Apple is working with Hon Hai (that's Foxconn) and Sharp to test several TV-set designs - One of the Journal's sources said "It isn't a formal project yet. It is still in the early stage of testing." - More of the same: Apple's been working on TV prototypes for years, Apple has talked to cable tv operators about building a box to carry live TV Q: Do you guys want to talk about the television or the fact this story that is getting lots of buzz has very little news in it?
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33	tm	FreedomPop launches free home wireless to compete with low-end DSL	http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/12/freedompop-launches-free-home-wireless-to-compete-with-low-end-dsl/
34		Still Seeking to Shake Up Mobile Market, FreedomPop Also Looks to Rattle Home Broadband	http://allthingsd.com/20121212/still-seeking-to-shake-up-mobile-market-freedompop-also-looks-to-rattle-home-broadband/
35		FreedomPop preorders now $89 home broadband using WiMax from ClearWire - 1GB free data a month, ~$10 a month for 10 GB - 9-12Mbpss: Only offered where they can deliver equal or faster speed than DSL - Currently offer iPod Touch sled, USB stick and mobile hotspot - 20% swicthed to paid plan - CEO Stephen Sokols
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37	ia	Flickr belatedly joins the mobile photo wars with new iPhone app	http://gigaom.com/2012/12/12/flickr-belatedly-joins-the-mobile-photo-wars-with-new-iphone-app/	AIRPLAY
38		- Yahoo's released a new Flickr app for iPhone and iPod touch! - You can sign up w/FB, Google or your Yahoo ID Discovery - You're presented with contacts that Flickr thinks you'd be interested in. - You can check around Flickr by clicking a globe icon which will show you Interesting pics and nearby photos as well Camera & photo manipulation - And it's got a camera function with 16 filters named after animals like Flamingo, Aardvark and Narwhal - After you apply your filter, you can put a title and decription on your pic with sharing options for FB, Twitter, tumblr and email - There's a photo editor powered by Aviary - You can add your location - There's even an advanced section for more settings like placing your pics in sets and tagging them.	Flickr is still a popular destination for photo lovers, with 80 million monthly users and more than 8 billion photos. Q: Opinion on the new iOS app? Start of a comeback for Flickr which has been languishing?
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42	ia	Microsoft building more Surfaces, selling at Staples, Best Buy	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/12/microsoft-building-more-surfaces-adding-non-microsoft-retailers/
43		Microsoft confirms Surfaces coming to non-Microsoft retail outlets	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-confirms-surfaces-coming-to-non-microsoft-retail-outlets-7000008643/
44		- First rumored last week, Microsoft is expanding distribution of its Surface tablets - The U.S. and Australia will be first to get more retail stores carrying the Surface RT. - MS's press release doesn't name any stores and when asked about that detail by Mary Jo Foley, MS did not comment - Staples confirmed its carrying the RT starting today and Best Buy has the RT on its site as "coming soon" “Our plan has been to expand the retail presence for Surface after the first of the year. Based on interest from retailers, we are giving them the option to carry Surface with Windows RT even earlier,” said Steve Schueler, corporate vice president, Microsoft Retail Sales and Marketing. Q: MS pushed up its expansion of Surface RT distribution - is this going to ruffle OEMs feathers?	- Also in the press release: MS says several holiday stores will transition into permanent MS retail outlets. - the company has also announced that it has ordered its manufacturing partners to increase production and build more units, contradicting reports last month that it had scaled back orders.
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46	tm	Google Chairman Says Android Winning Mobile War With Apple: Tech	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/google-chairman-says-android-winning-mobile-war-with-apple-tech.html
47		Google Chairman Eric Schmidt interview with Bloomberg - 1.3 million Android devices a day, IDC Q3 market share of 72% - “This is a huge platform change; this is of the scale of 20 years ago -- Microsoft versus Apple,” he said. “We’re winning that war pretty clearly now.” Q: Is this really the PC battle all over again?
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50		Facebook Year in Review 2012	http://newsroom.fb.com/News/549/Facebook-Year-in-Review-2012
51		Facebook Stories	http://www.facebookstories.com/2012	SOURCE
52		The most influential Tech trends stries and people of 2012	http://www.cnet.com/cnet100/
53		Google Zeitgeist for the year - To compile its 2012 Zeitgeist, Google took more than 1 trillion queries entered into its search engine for the year and then factored in data from Google Trends and other tools. The company also excluded spam and repeat queries to find the searches that generated the greatest amount of traffic this year Facebook Year in review - FacebookStories.com/2012 trend lists -- memes, events, etc... Top Tech trend? Instagram! (go figure) also people only check-in to Facebook at baseball stadiums - Facebook.com/yearinreview lists your own 20 biggest moments from your timeline
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65		Microsoft's iOS to Windows 8 app development seminar starts tomorrow Dec. 13 in Mountain View	https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032536068&IO=RvvJnnxnVDMJUriUHWavUw%3d%3d
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2		Microsoft fights Apple, Yahoo fights Gmail and Facebook fights democracy http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Loyd Case, Freelance writer & analyst LOWER THIRD URL: uncertainty.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	The Instagram Twitter war heated up as Twitter introduced a new feature allowing users to apply filters to photos. Twitter got eight filters from Aviary, a photography editing company, and will add them to the official Twitter mobile apps for iOS and Android.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/9736394/Twitter-introduces-Instagram-style-photo-filters.html
13	ia	Marissa Mayer proudly announced a revamp to Yahoo mail on Yahoo's blog. Yahoo's introduced new iPhone, Android, and Windows 8 mail apps. The web version of Yahoo mail will also get a refresh over the next few days. According to Yahoo Mail & Messenger GM Vivek Sharma, the new Yahoo mail will save 36 million minutes every day by tweaking the underlying performance.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/11/3754296/yahoo-mail-redesign-ios-android-windows-8
14	tm	Good news for lovers of wine and Facebook, known also as Sarah Lane, Facebook Gifts is now available for everyone in the US just in time for the holidays. Facebook Gifts came out in September but was not accessible by all users. Along with the universal rollout, Facebook also added a collection of wine to its gift options.	http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/12/facebook-opens-gifts-to-entire-u-s-wines-added/
15	ia	The Next Web reports that Apple and Microsoft are currently locked in a squabble over SkyDrive. It boils down to this: Apple won't let Microsoft update its SkyDrive app unless Microsoft agrees to pay 30% of the revenue its new SkyDrive app would generate. Microsoft sells extra storage for its SkyDrive service, but that is not in the current version of the iOS app.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/11/3753968/microsoft-apple-skydrive-discussions-ios-app-rumor
16	tm	Ah, the year is truly drawing to a close. Get ready for the year in review features, starting with the 'Year on Twitter' Twitter unveiled its annual look back at things yoiu remember happened like the US Presidential election and the Olympics, at 2012.twitter.com. They also shared things you didn't know like most retweeted posts and teamed up with Vizify for a personal look at your account's 2012.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413064,00.asp
17	ia	Adobe's updated its Creative Cloud suite -- that's its subscription-based version of Adobe Creative Suite. There are updates to Photoshop CS6 available only to Creative Cloud subscribers like a convert to CSS exporter for Photoshop files and better 3D tools. Adobe has also added a collaborative feature called Teams. So, the lesson here is if you want cool stuff from Adobe first, you might want to be a subscriber.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/11/with-200k-paid-members-in-4-months-adobe-adds-teams-to-creative-cloud-subscriber-exclusive-updates-to-photoshop-cs6/
18	tm	Intel announced Monday that its 22 nm System on a Chip technology will be ready for high volume manufacturing in 2013. This beats Qualcomm's current 28 nm mobile chips in size. Performance will dictate whether it furthers Intel's goal of expanding its presence in the mobile market.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/10/us-intel-technology-idUSBRE8B917A20121210
19	ia	Jimmy Wales spoke at Vodafone's Mobile for Good summit today and showed off his own personal phone. It was a 3G handset made by Huawei that he picked up from Kenya that now costs about $50. Wales said that smartphone adoption in Africa is happening faster than he realized. That adoption rate is putting the region on the Wikimedia Foundation's radar - it had previously been focused on emerging markets like India, but it was Wales's budget Android phone that he says woke his mind up to take another look at Africa.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/10/50-android-smartphones-are-disrupting-africa-much-faster-than-you-think-says-wikipedias-jimmy-wales/
20	tm	The votes are in and 88% opposed Facebook's change to site governance which would, among other things, eliminate votes on changes in site governance. And so honoring the process, Facebook will likely eliminate voting on changes to site governance. Why? Only 668,500 of the site's users voted. Facebook required 30% of its users or 300 million votes to be cast to make the vote binding.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/10/facebook-vote-ends/
21	ia	Google's continuing to streamline its Motorola Mobility division. This time, it's announced a deal where Google will sell off Motorola Mobility's Chinese and Brazilian manufacturing operations to Flextronics. The deal also includes an agreement whereby Flextronics would manufacture Android and other mobile devices for Google.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57558419-94/google-offloads-motorolas-china-brazil-factories/
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27	ia	Yahoo Mail revamp aims for speed, simplicity	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57558436-93/yahoo-mail-revamp-aims-for-speed-simplicity/
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30		- Yahoo announced its new Yahoo Mail on its corporate blog (credited to Marissa Mayer). - "Starting today, the new Yahoo! Mail is fast, easy and available anywhere you go." - Apps available now: Windows 8, iPhone/iPod touch (no iPad yet) and Android - Web version is rolling out over the next few days - The post says the new version is designed with speed in mind - The mobile apps are designed to be consistent (iOS app is snappy, swiping a message gives you options, pull down to refresh. Android app doesn't respond the same with swipes, does have pull to refresh Q: It's the first major redesign from Mayer's Yahoo, what do we think of the simultaneous roll out of apps? of Mayer's penning of the blog post?	- The new iOS app features push notifications, a constantly-updating list of messages (so there's no need to load when you reach the end of a list), and the ability to easily add photos from the camera roll or shoot new ones through the app to include as attachments. - Yahoo's had an Android app for some times, but it has now been re-written from the ground up — the company says it maximizes performance while reducing battery drain by 20 to 40 percent.
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33		Fortune's Miguel Helft interviewed Larry Page for a cover story - "The Internet was made in universities and it was designed to interoperate." - "I think it would be nice if everybody would get along better and the users didn't suffer as a result of other people's activities." - "We want to do things that will motivate the most amazing people in the world to want to work on them." - " Our job is to think of the thing you haven't thought of yet that you really need. " - "If you look at a product, and you say the day it launched, "It's not doing what I think it should do." We say, "Well, yeah. It just launched today." - " I think for us our strength comes from working with everybody, but we also need to make sure we're serving our end users with a really great experience and that we provide that detailed information to people. Sometimes those things will be complicated."	- "what I'm trying to do is to get a technology company that continues to scale its impact and aspirations in its everyday. We're at a certain scale now, but I don't see any particular reason why we shouldn't be much bigger, more impactful than we are now. " " Part of what I'm trying to do is take Google as a case study and really scale our ambition such that we are able to cause more positive change in the world and more technological change. I have a deep feeling that we are not even close to where we should be." Sum: Page come soff in these excerpts as someone who doesn't want to get distracted by what 'the competition' is doing, and wants to superserve the user, even with things the user doesn't know they want. But that doesn't mean everything will be perfect. Iteration and long-term goals seem key. Q: All BS for the press, or true vision?
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36		- Voting time is over at Facebook - 588,803 votes (88 percent) opposed to the changes, and 79,697 of the total 668,500 in support. - However, since less than 30% of FB users voted, FB is getting rid of its voting structure and Instagram data WILL be integrated (you'd need 300M people voting) - This is the biggest turn out in FB voting. Previous high was Apr 2009 when 665k voted - FB users still have a voice: users can submit questions to Chief Privacy Officer Erin Egan - FB can intermingle data w/ its affiliates: any Instagram user that also has a Facebook account could have their personal Facebook data used to target them with ads on Instagram.
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40	tm	IDC: Samsung and Apple rule connected device share, those who snooze in mobile lose	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/11/idc-samsung-and-apple-rule-connected-device-share/
41		Worldwide Smart Connected Device Market, Led by Samsung and Apple, Grew 27.1% in the Third Quarter, According to IDC	http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS23849612#.UMdWKoM0V8F	SOURCE
42		"IDC Q3 marketshare report combines PCs, tablets and phones - Smart Connected Devices Market - Samsung leads the way, followed by Apple. Lenovoa trailing third then a cliff to HP, Sony and the rest - In 2011, PC's 39.1%. By 2016 19.9%. Smartphones 53.1% in 2011 to 66.7% in 2016. Tablets 7.7% in 2011 to 13.4% in 2016. - Smartphones 66.7% of this 'market' Q: Valuable way of looking at the market, or do the mobile numbers skew it?"
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45		- TheNextWeb reports that MS and Apple are butting heads over SkyDrive - This centers around Apple wanting to take 30% of in-app revenues - MS rolled out the ability for SkyDrive users to purchase more storage while it already had a SkyDrive iOS app - The app has not been updated since the roll out b/c MS doesn't pay Apple the 30% cut - So: MS won't update the SkyDrive app b/c it is trying to negotiate w/Apple. The company offered to remove all subscription options from its application, leaving it a non-revenue generating experience on iOS. The offer was rebuffed. - This also means that 3rd party applications that use SkyDrive are being freezed out. - the "CloudMusic for SkyDrive" app which uses the LiveConnect SDK was rejected by Apple review team saying that “the log in interface must be native and not a link or a web view.” Q: if all of this is true, should Apple bend to MS or vice versa?
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48		This year on Twitter	http://blog.twitter.com/2012/12/this-year-on-twitter.html	VIDEO
49		2012.twitter.com link	http://2012.twitter.com/
50		Tom's Vizify link	https://www.vizify.com/tom-merritt/year-on-twitter
51		Twitter doing more than the typical "tyear-end" roundup. -2012.twitter.com - specific instances of the most retweeted update, the most tweeted events, significant trends - Golden Tweets, the pulse of the planet, only on Twitter, top trends, New voices - Partnered with Vizify so you can have a 'year in twitter' customized to your account (last 3200 only because of API LIMIT!! MWAHAHAHAHAH so mine only goes back to July) -- My Golden Tweet: "A man just jumped out of space and landed on his feet."
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61		In 1972 – Apollo 17 became the sixth and last Apollo mission to land on the Moon	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/11/apollo_17_40th_anniversary/
62		Tomorrow, December 12th, is the day the Pope will start tweeting @pontifex	http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-12-11/the-popes-social-media-guru-on-at-pontifexs-first-tweet
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77		Hi TNT crew, I was listening to episode 645 where you guys were talking about the images on the contact lenses. I have a few ideas about possible uses for this. One use is displaying crisscross lines so that less light gets into the eye, thereby providing an instant shade. No more need for any sun glasses. You can easily turn on or off the shade by showing or not showing images. Or better yet, think of active shutter 3D glasses! The other use is to show really bright images on the contact, pointing outward, thereby providing an instant flashlight so you can see in front of you in the dark. Of course this would require too much electricity, and probably burn a hole in your eyes. So much for good ideas. Love the show, George
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2		T-Mobile shouts "Death to subsidies", FCC tells FAA to let them use iPad during takeoff, Netflix's naughty Facebook post http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Darren Kitchen LOWER THIRD URL: hak5.org
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5		This is 'Tech News Today' for Friday June 21 2013
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Darren Kitchen -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	US District Judge Lucy Koh really doesn't want to deal with Samsung and Apple's lawyers anymore. During a court hearing Thursday, Judge Koh told lawyers "I think it's time for global peace." Samsung is asking for a re-trial, possibly Judge Koh's worst nightmare, while Apple is asking that the $1billion award it would receive be increased. Judge Koh indicated she might revise the award amount down but made no other indications how she would rule.	http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_APPLE_SAMSUNG_TRIAL
13	sl	If you run a small businesses with 10 or fewer employees and love the Google Apps productivity suite because it's free... well, let's hope you really love it because it's now gonna cost you $50 per year, the same rate as larger businesses. In a blog post today, Google explained the move is meant to focus on the quality of the business experience, large or small.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57557708-93/google-ends-small-biz-free-ride-on-google-apps/
14	ia	T-Mobile's shaking up its business model. Starting next year, T-Mobile will stop subsidizing phones. If you're afraid of sticker shock on the price of a phone, T-Mobile will let you pay for your device on an installment plan. The company will also move to its "Value Plan" system which means lower cost monthly plans.	http://www.informationweek.com/byte/personal-tech/smart-phones/t-mobile-ending-phone-subsidies-a-victor/240144021
15	dk	California's attorney general has sued Delta Air Lines for not including a privacy policy in Delta's mobile app. The suit filed in the Superior Court of San Francisco is the first test of the state's Online Privacy Protection Act of 2004. If found guilty, Delta could face a fine of $2,500 for each download.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2018966/california-sues-delta-airlines-over-app-privacy-policy.html
16	tm	Netflix is in trouble for something Reed Hastings said on Facebook. Back in July, Hastings bragged about the number of hours of content Netflix users were watching. The SEC says this is a material notice and should have been disclosed properly under SEC rules. Netflix received a Wells notice indicating a recommendation that the full Securities and Exchange Commission take action.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20638038
17	sl	The latest Call of Duty and Halo sequels sold like hotcakes, but weren't enough to prevent an 11% drop in annual US video game sales, that's according to research firm NPD that analysts sales figures for November, which does not include digital downloads. That's the month the Wii U launched, and Assassin's Creed went on sale, but overall, it was a quiet month compared to November 2011 when Uncharted 3, Skyrim, Lego Harry Potter 5-7 and Modern Warfare 3 all went live.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20638318
18	ia	FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has written a letter to the FAA urging the agency to "enable greater use of tablets, e-readers and other portable devices." The FAA is currently reevaluating its policies on when electronic devices must be turned off during a flight.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57557696-94/fcc-chief-urges-faa-to-allow-more-in-flight-use-of-devices/
19	dk	More from FCC chairman Julius Genachowski - he announced that the major four wireless carriers in the U.S. will accept texts to 911 by May 15, 2014. Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile will start deploying this ability in 2013 before its nationwide launch in 2014. The carriers will accept photos and videos as well as texts.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/7/3738928/fcc-911-texting-emergency-verizon-att-sprint-t-mobile
20	tm	AMD just reduced its order of silicon wafers from Globalfoundries from $500 million to $115 million. Whille this helps AMD avoid inventory suprluses and write-downs, it also means it has to pay Globalfoundries a $320 million penalty for the short notice. AMD still saves $65 million.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/07/amd-cuts-silicon-orders-suffers-consequences/
21	sl	The Wall Street Journal reports Google's finishing up its auction of Motorola's set-top box business, as it continues downsizing the hardware unit, and a lot of anonymous people are familiar with the matter. Two people involved in the process said they expected bids to be between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, and another source said they could reach $2.5 billion. Google has reportedly indicated it could help finance a deal as well.	http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/techflash/2012/12/bids-for-googles-motorola-set-top-box.html
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27		T-Mobile Announces iPhone, Value Plan Deals	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412948,00.asp
28		- T-Mobile confirmed it's getting the iPhone. The bigger news: the company is eliminating all device subsidies in 2013. - If you want your phone to run on T-Mobile, you'll have to buy it outright (installment plans will be available) - T-Mobile will shift entirely to its unsubsidized Value Plans, which offer customers far cheaper rates for voice and particular data. - According to T-Mobile, 80 percent of its activations in the last quarter were for value plans, which leads it to believe there’s a huge demand for this kind of a model. - Unlocked, unsubsidized iPhone 5 = $650 to $850 - T-Mobile CEO Jon Legere implied T-Mobile could finance the device (charge $99, then charge a fee per month over 20 months) - If you want to upgrade before your phone is fully paid off, you get a trade-in value towards a new unit. Q: What do you think of T-Mobile's move to drop subsidies?	"You may pay $99 for the most iconic device in the world, and then you may get 20 months worth of, call it $15-20 a month [on the device installment plan]. It's very cheap out of pocket, very low. And at any point if you want to come back and trade in that phone, we will give you residual value, let you trade in that phone and stay on the contract service you have." - Jon Legere - Sprint, famously, pre-purchased $15.5 billion worth of iPhones and committeed subsidies to them, which means Sprint won't turn a profit on the phones from 2011 all the way until 2015.
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31		FCC to FAA: Allow 'greater use' of electronic devices during flights	http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/271565-fcc-chairman-to-faa-allow-greater-use-of-electronic-devices-during-flights
32		FCC chair criticizes rule against using tablets during takeoff	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/12/fcc-chair-criticizes-rule-against-using-tablets-during-takeoff/
33		FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski sent a letter to FAA Chairman Michael Huerta - "enable greater use of tablets, e-readers, and other portable devices" during takeoff. - Genachowski "pledged to work with the FAA, airlines, and manufacturers" on the FAA's review of the current rules. - FAA announced a study group in August to review electronic device policies - Pilots have iPads in cockpit, Passengers allowed to use WiFi at cruising altitude Q: Should the FCC keep it's nose out of flight safety, or is this evidence that the ban has little to no basis?	"This review comes at a time of tremendous innovation, as mobile devices are increasingly interwoven in our daily lives," Genachowski writes. "They empower people to stay informed and connected with friends and family, and they enable both large and small businesses to be more productive and efficient, helping drive economic growth and boost U.S. competitiveness."
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36		- no huge crowds today at iPad Mini launch in Beijing - scalpers out in droves, even though apple clamping down on too many scalp purchases - Apple now requires Chinese customers to participate in an online lottery one day in advance to buy the wifi-version of the iPad Mini at its 7 retail stores in China. If selected, limited to two iPad Minis each and must bring photo ID - scalpers have bad rap- iPhone 4S launch in January caused a riot - state-run Xinhua news agency blamed rival groups of scalpers vying to buy up as much of the stores limited supplies of the device as possible. - you can tell who the scalpers are. they're outside the store with stacks of ipad minis for sale. - wsj reporter being physically harrassed for recording the scene. an apple employee said of the incident, we can't protect you outside the store.	- analysts divided on mini launch or whimper: - Mark Newman, a senior analyst at Sanford Bernstein, said global reception of the iPad Mini has been modest and Chinese consumers might be lukewarm to the new device due to the availability of similar but cheaper products from competitors. he says “We believe the mass market is more interested in specs rather than brand–similar to what we’ve seen for smartphones in China.” - David Wolf, chief executive of marketing consulting firm Wolf Group Asia, said the device is appealing to consumers in China who either can’t afford the full-sized iPad or want something more portable. “Apple is going to make the iPad technology available to a market that either couldn’t afford it or couldn’t fit it into their lives.”
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41		Reed Hastings, Netflix, Get SEC Wells Notice	http://www.thestreet.com/story/11786347/1/reed-hastings-netflix-get-sec-wells-notice.html
42		Reed Hastings Facebook Page	https://www.facebook.com/reed1960	SOURCE
43		Form 8K for Netflix regarding the SEC Wells Notice	http://biz.yahoo.com/e/121206/nflx8-k.html	SOURCE
44		Selective Disclosure and Insider Trading	http://www.sec.gov/rules/final/33-7881.htm	SOURCE
45		Securities Exchange Act	http://www.sec.gov/about/laws/sea34.pdf	SOURCE
46		Reed Hastings posted that monthly viewing figures had passed one billion hours in June for the first time. - SEC says violated Regulation Fair Disclosure, Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rules 13a-11 and 13a-15. - Rule 13a-11 requires issuers to file current reports (Form 8-K), 13a-15 requires disclosure controls - SEC issued a Wells Notice - staff will recommend that the full commission ask either for a cease-and-desist action and/or a civil injunction - Hastings wrote on Facebook: "We think posting to over 200,000 people is very public, especially because many of my subscribers are reporters and bloggers." - Disputes that the viewing hours was 'material information' though stock went from $67.85 day before to $81.72 3 days later - says stock rise could be attributed to positive Citigroup research report the evening before	SEC Section 13(a) (1) an issuer, or person acting on its behalf, (2) discloses material nonpublic information, (3) to certain enumerated persons (in general, securities market professionals or holders of the issuer's securities who may well trade on the basis of the information), (4) the issuer must make public disclosure of that same information: (a) simultaneously (for intentional disclosures), or (b) promptly (for non-intentional disclosures).
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49		Changes to Google Apps for businesses	http://googleenterprise.blogspot.com/2012/12/changes-to-google-apps-for-businesses.html
50		The changes: - Google will no longer offer Google Apps for Businesses for free - Companies of all sizes will sign up for Google's premium version, Google Apps for Business, which includes 24/7 phone support for any issue, a 25GB inbox, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee with no scheduled downtime. - Pricing is still $50 per user, per year. - Google explanation: user experience hasn't been quite right. Businesses outgrow the basic version and consumers have to wait to get new features while Google makes them business ready Q: Will this move drive future small businesses away or will they just use Google anyway?	Stays the same: - Existing free users of Google Apps will get to continue to get the services for free - Google Apps for Education will be available as a free service for schools and universities. - Before 2011, only businesses with more than 50 employees were charged for the suite of services.
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54		- pinterest is slashing spam accounts. rampant issue on network. take a pic of a bogus product, link to spam site - always spam reporting, but saved up a bunch to kill at once. - Pinterest engineering lead Jon Jenkins noted that larger follower drops will likely only happen to a small minority of accounts that are on popular user lists or have bought fake followers. All Pinterest users “will have just as many valid followers as today, but they will just lose a bunch of cruft,” Jenkins said. More than 99 percent of accounts will lose fewer than 10 followers in the cleanse.	- instagram spam is awful. also noticed foursquare spam is bad when i'm reading a lot of tips in unfamiliar places.
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12	tm	Apple CEO Tim Cook intends to bring manufacturing of one of Apple's existing Mac lines back to the US. In interviews with Bloomberg BusinessWeek and NBC's Brian Williams, Cook touted the importance of bringing something more than just product assembly back to the US. Coincidentally, FoxConn, makers of many of Apple's products, announced today they plan to expand operations in North America as well.	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-06/apple-to-invest-in-manufacturing-macs-in-u-dot-s-dot-ceo-cook-says
13	ia	Google wants you to get more social within Google+. The company introduced Google Communities today so that Google+ users can connect with people with similar interests. You can create or join a private or public community. Google says this is a preview and a mobile version is coming soon.	http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/12/06/google-launches-google-communities-its-interest-based-area-helping-you-discover-new-people/
14	tm	ABC News reports John McAfee was arrested in Guatemala for entering the country illegally and will be deported back to Belize. McAfee had hoped to gain asylum in Guatemala. He is wanted for questioning in Belize in connection with the murder of his neighbor, Greg Faull, on November 10th. Investigators have said McAfee is not a suspect, but McAfee does not believe them.	http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/guatemala-deport-john-mcafee-back-belize/story?id=17890926
15	ia	Android photo lovers rejoice! Snapseed is finally in the Google Play store. The app, made by Nik software, is a robust photo editing app with an emphasis on gesture controls and ease of use. Snapseed doesn't have a built-in social network, but shares easily with Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Best of all, it's free to download.	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2018778/snapseed-brings-advanced-photo-editing-tools-to-android.html
16	tm	Apple and Samsung's $1 billion patent battle rises from the ashes today in San Jose Federal Court, as Samsung tries to get the verdicts against it overturned. As part of the case Apple had to reveal a little of the settlement it made with HTC a few weeks ago. Most of the document is blacked out, but among the visible tidbits, both companies receive non-exclusive access to each other's patents. None of Apple's design patents are involved and HTC is forbidden from cloning an Apple device. Pricing and royalty rates were redacted.	http://allthingsd.com/20121205/heres-apples-settlement-pact-with-htc-well-the-parts-were-allowed-to-see/
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18	ia	NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have given the world a video showing the earth rotating at night in greater detail than ever before. The video is made up of images collected by the Suomi NPP satellite and was shot over 22 days. It took the satellite 312 orbits to get a clear shot of every part of the earth at night - there are no clouds in the video. Those images were stitched together and overlaid on existing imagery of earth to produce an animation. Still images are also available at NASA's site.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-space-earth-idUSBRE8B507120121206
19	tm	The WSJ reports the FBI is after hackers who targeted Admiral Mike Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The computers were personal PCs Mullen used on the grounds of the US Naval Academy since his 2011 retirement.	http://allthingsd.com/20121206/hackers-hit-ex-military-head/
20	ia	The World Conference on International Telecommunications had a setback earlier today, when reading materials were inaccessible after its website was forced offline for two hours. The International Telecommunications Union Hacker groups have claimed responsibility for the attack, apparently in response to the approval of a new standard for deep packet inspection by the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly. That standard has been criticized by groups such as The Center for Democracy & Technology.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20626381
21	tm	Looks like T-Mobile users will be able to get the iPhone from T-Mobile sometime in 2013. Deutsche Telekom said Thursday that T-Mobile USA has entered into an agreement with Apple to bring products to market together next year. T-Mobile has been upgrading it's network to 3G and hopes to start rolling out LTE sometime next year.	http://allthingsd.com/20121206/t-mobile-usa-getting-some-apple-mobile-products-next-year/?mod=tweet
22	ia	Rumors of the desktop PC's death have been greatly exaggerated. Intel told Maximum PC that Intel is committed to the desktop enthusiast market and the company will be offering socketed CPUs for the "foreseeable future." Reports circulated that future Intel processors would have to be soldered to the motherboard. In other processor news, yesterday AMD told Legit Reviews that it's all for sockets at least through 2014.	http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/intel_says_company_committed_sockets2012
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28	tm	Apple to invest in manufacturing Macs in US	http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-06/apple-to-invest-in-manufacturing-macs-in-u-dot-s-dot-ceo-cook-says
29		Apple CEO Tim Cook announces plans to manufacture Mac computers in USA	http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/06/15708290-apple-ceo-tim-cook-announces-plans-to-manufacture-mac-computers-in-usa?lite	VIDEO
30		Bloomberg: Foxconn plans US expansion to fill demand for American-made products	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/bloomberg-foxconn-plans-us-expansion-to-fill-demand-for-america/
31		Apple’s Tim Cook takes TV project from hobby to “intense area of interest,” says the industry is 20 to 30 years behind	http://9to5mac.com/2012/12/06/apples-tim-cook-takes-tv-project-from-hobby-to-intense-area-of-interest-says-the-industry-is-20-to-30-years-behind/
32		Cook talked to Brian Williams of NBC and Bloomberg Businessweek - spend $100 million bring some production to US - “This doesn’t mean that Apple will do it ourselves, but we’ll be working with people and we’ll be investing our money.” - More than just final assembly - Told Brian Williams "We will do one of our existing Mac lines in US Also: - On Apple TV- “When I go into my living room and turn on the TV, I feel like I have gone backwards in time by 20 to 30 years,” Cook told Williams. “It’s an area of intense interest. I can’t say more than that.” Rock Central featuring interview with Cook airs tonight 10 PM on NBC	Foxconn spokesperson Louis Woo said in an interview with Bloomberg that "supply chain is one of the big challenges for US expansion," adding that "any manufacturing we take back to the US needs to leverage high-value engineering talent there in comparison to the low-cost labor of China."
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36		- Detwiler Fenton, a Boston-based brokerage firm, said in a research note today that Microsoft is likely to sell just 500,000 to 600,000 Surface RTs in the December quarter, - Reports say MS manufactured 3-5M surface tablets to sell in Q4 - “Lack of distribution is killing the product,” Detwiler Fenton explained. “Mixed reviews and a [$499] starting price tag certainly don’t help, but lack of retail exposure at Best Buy and others is severely depressing sales.” - Microsoft sells its Surface tablet in MS Stores (31 stores, 34 holiday kiosks in the U.S.) and online Q: Should Microsoft start distributing the Surface outside of its stores or is this the proper strategy?
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39		Intel’s Otellini sees insider as new CEO	http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-05/industries/35614946_1_ceo-otellini-paul-otellini-intel-corp
40		Intel CEO Paul Otellini spoke at Sanford C. Bernstein conference - Otellini stepping down in May, won't choose his successor but believes it will be internal - "The track record of internal versus external in our industry shows pretty clearly you want to stay inside if you can," - Outsider would take "two years to figure out the culture and people and how systems work and stuff like that." - Otellini doesn't expect strategy to change after he steps down. - Possibles: David Perlmutter, Intel’s chief product officer; Stacy Smith, chief financial officer; and Thomas Kilroy, general manager of Intel’s sales and marketing group.
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43	ia	Meet Google+ Communities: Google’s answer to Facebook Groups aimed at helping you meet new people	http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/12/06/google-launches-google-communities-its-interest-based-area-helping-you-discover-new-people/	VIDEO (start at 12s)
44		Google+: Communities and photos	http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/google-communities-and-photos.html
45		Google: 235m active Google+ users	http://www.slashgear.com/google-235m-active-google-users-06259860/
46		- Google launched Google+ Communities - The feature is rolling out today (you'll see a green circular icon on the left side of Google+) - Google Communities is meant to bring people together by interest - you can filter posts by topics or discussion categories. - You can join or create a private or public community - On Google's official blog it showed off some example public communities rolling out today including a Photo Community by Trey Ratcliff, a Star Wars Community and a Maker/hacker community by Adafruit - In the same post announcing Communities, Google also announced that it has 235M "active across Google (+1'ing apps in Google Play, hanging out in Gmail…)" and 135M active in the G+ stream. Q: Will the community feature make you hang out on G+ more?
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50		Patrick Klepek at Giant Bomb story of how Alpha Colony (DreamQuest Games) Kickstarter fell $28 short - First run for 500K fell short ($101,472) - Redid at 50K (minus expensive M.U.L.E. license)feeling a sure thing to get more. Planned for stretch goals up to 300K - People pulled out bids. Allowed if goal not met in last 24 hours. - Last-minute contributors ran out of time (process) - Folks have suggested "overtime" policy for projects close to goal. - DreamQuest founder Christopher Williamson already heard from several individuals interested in making the game happen
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53		Amazon’s Appstore is on fire: 500% more downloads this year	http://gigaom.com/mobile/amazons-appstore-is-on-fire-500-more-downloads-this-year/
54		- Amazon's Appstore has a new feature: A/B testing for developers for the Kindle Fire HD - Developers will be able to upload multiple versions of their apps to experiment - This is unlike Apple's review process or Google's publish immediately policy - Developers had to use third party services for A/B testing before. Now they can use Amazon's built-in testing - It's not clear if Amazon's tools will allow any Android developer to A/B test, but the website description suggests that. - Amazon's introduced a bunch of AppStore features recently. GameCircle, a Maps API, Test Drive (try before you buy), and a Kindle Fire emulator - Amazon also said that Appstore downloads grew "more than 500% over the previous year." Q: Will this feature (and growing feature set) spark development particularly for Amazon's AppStore?
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63		iPhone 5 comes to South Korea and 50 more countries tomorrow Dec. 7	http://www.eweek.com/mobile/iphone-5-headed-for-south-korea-50-more-countries/
64		China gets the iPad Mini tomorrow Dec. 7	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556390-37/china-to-get-iphone-5-ipad-mini-in-december/
65		Nintendo Wii Mini launches December 7th in Canada for $99.99	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/27/3696710/wii-mini-launches-december-7th-in-canada-for-99-99
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2		Instagram turns tables, blocks Twitter, Netflix and Disney find their happiest place, Your phone bill as a video http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Raj Deut "Dee-Yoot", Writer/Contributor for MacTalk, Macworld Australia LOWER THIRD URL: mactalk.com.au
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
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12	tm	Netflix struck a deal with Disney that will give them exclusive access to new movies from Dinsey, Pixar, Marvel and Disneynature starting in late 2016. Netflix also gets immediate access to back catalpog movies from Disney as well as direct-to-video movies starting in 2013. The LA Times reports the deal will cost netflix $300 million a year for three years.	http://thenextweb.com/media/2012/12/04/netflix-scores-us-subscription-service-exclusive-to-disneys-first-run-films-in-multi-year-deal/
13	sl	Instagram has disabled the ability for Twitter to properly display Instagram photos on twitter.com timelines and official apps. Twitter announced the changes via a status update on its website, explaining that Instagram had yanked access to Twitter cards. On stage at the Le Web conference today, Kevin Systrom confirmed the changes but said the two companies still have a good relationship and that this isn't because Instagram's now owned by Facebook.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/twitter-loses-ability-to-properly-display-instagram-photos/
14	ia	When Eric Schmidt talks, people listen. This time, Google's chairman was talking to the Wall Street Journal and said it's "extremely curious that Apple has chosen to sue Google's partners and not Google itself." Apple has been involved in patent litigation with a number of Android handset makers like Samsung, HTC and Google's Motorola division. Schmidt also said he expected the patent litigation to "continue for a while." Other tidbits from the interview - Schmidt says that new technology will take care of spectrum shortages, he said Google worries about Siri and that Microsoft hasn't "emerged as a trendsetter" with its new Windows operating systems.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/5/3730438/eric-schmidt-apple-google-lawsuit
15	tm	The European Commission fined six electronics companies a total of 1.47 billion Euros Wednesday for fixing prices of cathode ray tubes used in TVs and computer monitors. Philips, LG, and Panasonic paid the largest shares of the fine. Samsung Toshiba and Technicolor rounded out the six. Executives from several of the companies plan to challenge what is the biggest antitrust penalty in the EC's history.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-eu-cartel-crt-idUSBRE8B40EK20121205
16	sl	Nokia has announced the Nokia Lumia 620, the newest addtion to its Lumia range of Windows Phone 8 smartphones. It's also the cheapest, and will cost about $249. As for specs, the 620 has a 3.8-inch display, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual core processor, 8GB of storage, 512MB RAM, and a 5mb rear camera. Nokia said the phone will be available in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa starting January 2013, followed by Canada and Europe.	http://www.zdnet.com/nokia-lumia-620-revealed-taking-windows-phone-8-to-the-budget-market-7000008353/
17	ia	Don't have the attention span to read your wireless bill? Never fear, ATT has announced it will introduce customized video bills for Uverse and ATT Wireless customers starting in 2013. The video bill explains what you got charged for in a friendly manner. AT&T's video bills will be available in addition to its regular format bills.	http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2012/12/lights-camera-other-charges-your-att-wireless-bill-as-a-video/
18	tm	As the 12-day ITU fun fest regarding updating the 1988 treaty on world telecom cooperation continues, the US and Canada made a valiant attempt to speed things up and get quick approval for a measure that would limit ITU rules to telecom operators and not Internet companies like Yahoo and Twitter. The ITU which moves at Ent-like speed put off discussion of the proposal until Friday.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/04/us-un-internet-treaty-idUSBRE8B316I20121204
19	sl	The California Public Utilities Commission, which oversees transportation regulation, has issued a 15-page proposal examining the legality of companies like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar, after fining all 3 last month for being in violation of state law. The new proposal outlines specific areas of inquiry that regulators must consider, including public safety, ridesharing, and insurance. Meanwhile in Washington DC, the City Council unanimously passed the "Public Vehicle-for-Hire Innovation Amendment Act" this afternoon, which explicitly sanctions and regulates "digital dispatch" companies like Uber.	http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/12/ca-regulators-new-proposal-could-legitimize-lyft-sidecar-and-uber/
20	tm	I'm going to not get into the whole issue of Korean family business practices and just let you kow that Samsung promoted 44-year-old Jay Y. Lee to the job of Vice Chairman right after the celebration of his Dad Lee Kun-hee's 25th year as Chairman. The stock market seems to like how things are going at Samsung, pushing the stock close to record highs.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-samsung-lee-idUSBRE8B401D20121205
21	ia	Who cares about what Netflix did? Let's talk about Amazon! Amazon launched "FreeTime Unlimited" for the Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD. FreeTime Unlimited is a new subscription service that offers games, books, and videos aimed at kids. The service is independent from Amazon Prime. If you're a Prime subscriber, FreeTime Unlimited will cost you $3 per month per child or you can pay $7 per month per family. Without a Prime subscription, the service costs $5 per kid or $10 per family. FreeTime Unlimited is rolling out to Kindle devices as a free over-the-air update in the coming weeks. Amazon is also offering a free one-month trial to Kindle Fire and Fire HD users.	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412875,00.asp
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28	sl	Twitter Loses Ability to Properly Display Instagram Photos	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/twitter-loses-ability-to-properly-display-instagram-photos/
29		- IG has pulled Twitter card support. can't view natively in-line on twitter web or official apps - here at Le Web IG CEO Kevin Systrom confirmed this, said what they want is for ppl to use ig.com - users can still auto-post to twitter when uploading img. just will link back to IG permalink - until today on web version "view photo" would load in-line - systrom also said only twitter has been changed - fsq, tumblr etc unaffected. says he understands users being confused. says it's not b/c of FB, and not b/c twitter removed apri friend finder on IG	- twitter rolling out photo filters, NYT reported last month
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32		Big Movies, Big Bill: Netflix Pays Up for a Disney Exclusive	http://allthingsd.com/20121204/big-movies-big-bill-netflix-pays-up-for-a-disney-exclusive/
33		The skinny on Netflix-Disney deal (FAQ)	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57557189-93/the-skinny-on-netflix-disney-deal-faq/
34		Netflix Strikes Streaming Deal With Disney, Gains Exclusive Access To New Titles Beginning In 2016	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/04/netflix-disney/
35		Netflix gets Disney movies in pay TV windows starting in late 2016 (Beat out Starz) - LA Times reports 3 years $300 million a year - That windows gives exclusive first run access to Pixar, Marvel, Walt Disney Animation and Disneynature. - Brooks Barnes at NYTimes reports deal does note include DreamWorks but will include LucasFilm - Netflix has separate deal with Dreamworks and similar with Relativity - Gets back catalog access now and direct-to-video in 2013.
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39		- Australian Rayden Crawley was on vacation in Barcelona, got phone stolen.carrier is Telstra. got a $27,853 phone bill. had taken Telstra 3 days to shut off SIM after theft report. Telstra said with a police report the charges would be wiped. 2 weeks later, CC was charged. - zdnet broke down the charges- while roaming- local calls are charged at AU$2.00 per minute, and calls to Australia are AU$5.12 per minute. So even if the person was on a voice call for the entire time between when the phone went missing and when it was blocked by Telstra, it still wouldn't add up to that amount. - data is expensive: In Spain, Telstra charges 1.5 cents per kilobyte, or $15.36 per megabyte. This means that, even if the full bill was only due to data, all the owner would need to download is around 1.8GB of data in order to reach the full AU$27,853.	- even tho this is a theft case, isn't the system broken? what if i downloaded a hi-quality movie online? i'm out 28k?
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45		AT&T Offers Personalized Videos to Help Explain Wireless Bills	http://www.attinnovationspace.com/innovation/story/a7786095
46		- AT&T will be giving its customers video explainers of its bills for U-Verse and ATT Wireless - Each video is custom-generated and uses your actual billing information - Animated explainer of each charge - U-Verse and ATT Wireless customers get the video bills in early 2013 - The video bill will be in addition to the regular bills - AT&T said that in its tests the video bill resulted in fewer bill-related calls and 85% of customers said they found the video bill helpful. Q: Is a video bill a good idea? Will this change customer perception of ATT?
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49		ITU discussions not going well for US/Internet	http://www.zdnet.com/itu-discussions-not-going-well-for-usinternet-7000008352/
50		US fails to shield Google, Facebook from ITU process	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/12/us-fails-to-shield-google-facebook-from-itu-process/
51		Reuters reports: US and Canada with support from Europe proposed limiting ITU rules to apply only to telecoms and not Internet-based companies (like Facebook) - "We want to make sure (the rewritten ITU treaty) stays focused squarely on the telecom sector," said U.S. Ambassador Terry Kramer. "We thought we should deal with that up-front." - Committee of reps from 6 regional bodies did not give quick approval as hoped. Instead put off until Friday - What happens next: ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré told Reuters last week that any major changes to the 1988 treaty would be adopted only with "consensus" approaching unanimity	One proposal of particular concern to the ITU's critics would standardize deep packet inspection for government surveillance purposes. --- no privacy safeguards and worries could lead to hardware requirement
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54		TechStars alum Karma launches its $79 social hotspot: Share your Wi-Fi, earn free data	http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2012/12/04/techstars-alum-karma-launches-79-social-hotspots-share-your-connection-get-free-data/
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56		- Karma's launched its $79 hotspot data-only service on Tuesday - comes with 1GB of free bandwidth and is available for purchase on YourKarma.com. - Additional bandwidth costs $14 per gigabyte and never expires - It's similar to FreedomPop (buy a hotspot, get 500MB for free monthly, 10MB added for referrals) - The Wi-Fi connections on all of Karma’s hotspots are open. - When new people use that hotspot, they get 100MB for free once (can use it in one sitting or from a diff Karma hotspot), the owner of the hotspot also gets 100MB - In theory, a hotspot owner could get unlimited data by having people use their hotspot (FreedomPop lets users get up to 1GB for free by adding other FreedoPop subs) - Karma tracks data use by tying you back to a FB account	Technical things: - runs on Clear's WiMax network at speeds up to 6Mbps (FreedomPop also uses Clear, but will switch to Sprint LTE next year) - coverage in 80 cities - claimed 8 hour battery life - can handle up to 8 connections at once Q: Will a hook to facebook help Karma gain ground? Would you use a hotspot like this (as a guest or owner)?
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66		tomorrow dec 6 Apple and Samsung to discuss post-trial motions and injunction requests in court
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68		also tomorrow NeoGeo X Gold worldwide release date - 20th Anniversary of this Retro Gaming Classsic	http://neogeox.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50
69		Google Street View and Maps coming to Wii U in January 2013	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/05/google-street-view-and-maps-coming-to-wii-u-in-january-2013/
70		Redbox Instant's full launch won't be until spring 2013	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57557195-93/redbox-instants-full-launch-wont-be-until-spring-2013/
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2		Facebook assasinates text messaging, Volvo eliminates the need to drive, Steam conquers the TV http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Veronica Belmont LOWER THIRD URL: @veronica
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Facebook said Tuesday it will allow Android phone users in India, Indonesia, Venezuela, Australia and South Africa, to sign up for the Facebook Messenger App without needing a Facebook account. users who don't have a Facebook username can log into the Messenger app with a name and phone number. The app has no fees or ads and Facebook plans to roll it out to more countries soon.	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/facebook-messenger/
13	sl	Time to vote on Facebook's privacy policy changes! Which ironically includes whether or not to continue to allow Facebook users to vote on new proposals. Last month, the company proposed changes to its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities and how it shares user info with affiliates. Users have until 3 p.m ET on December 10th to choose either to adopt the new policies or reject them. But 30% of Facebook’s 1 billion users have to vote to make any suggestion on the policies binding. That's around 300 million people.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/facebook-voting-is-open-majority-voting-to-keep-existing-proposals/2012/12/04/37d95384-3e13-11e2-ae43-cf491b837f7b_story.html
14	tm	SoundCloud made a splash at LeWeb announcing a new redesign focusing on sharing. The audio sharing site now has a curated discovery page as well as an algorithm-generated "related sounds" feature and integration with social networks like Facebook. CEO Alexander Leung believes sound will be bigger than video online.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57556964-76/soundcloud-brings-discovery-social-savvy-to-audio-sharing-site/
15	sl	An Austrian group of students self-titled "Europe vs. Facebook", alleges Facebook hasn't adapted its privacy policy to meet European data protection law restrictions, and will challenge Facebook’s privacy policies in Irish court. Facebook's european business is based in Ireland. Max Schrems, an Austrian law student at the University of Vienna who organized the effort, says Facebook has only changed about 10% of what they need to, and now the group is prepared to take legal action.	http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/technology/austrian-group-plans-court-challenge-to-facebooks-privacy-policies.html
16	tm	Verizon's tightening the purse strings on its pocketbook or some such mixed metaphor. Verizon Chief Executive Lowell McAdam told Reuters that his company is not interested in buying spectrum from Dish Network. McAdam also told the audience at UBS Annual Global Media and Communications Conference that Verizon doesn't plan to make more big purchases like the recent acquisitions of Terremark and Hughes Telematics.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/04/us-verizon-mcadam-idUSBRE8B30R620121204
17	sl	If you enjoyed feeding Om Nom in the wildly popular app Cut the Rope, you'll love the company's new game, Pudding Monsters, at least that's what Zeptolabs CEO Misha Lyalin announced at the Le Web conference today. The basic premise? Payers will stick together wobbly single-eyed blobs of pudding into larger puddings. No launch date for the game yet, but 2013 looks like a big year for Zeptolab with several new game rollouts including more Cut the Rope, and more Om Nom.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57556988-76/cut-the-rope-creators-next-game-pudding-monsters/
18	tm	Steam continues its steady march into your living room. The Big Picture Mode is now out of beta after three months and available to any user of the video game management and marketplace software. Big Picture makes Steam's interface work better on a big screen, adds compatibility for existing console controllers and includes a new web browser.	http://www.geekwire.com/2012/steams-big-picture-public/
19	sl	Nokia will get a nice influx of cash by selling its Headquarters building in Espoo, Finland. The company will continue to operate there, but it'll be on the basis of a new long-term lease through the new owner, Finland-based Exilion, which paid 170 million euro for the property. The sale is expected to be finalized before the end of the year.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/4/3725902/nokia-selling-espoo-headquarters-for-170m-euro-but-wont-be-moving-out
20	tm	A viral post began spreading through Tumblr Monday posting a critique of bloggers to multiple Tumblr blogs. Security firm Sophos believes the post is spread by encoded JavaScript hidden in an iFrame that hijacked Tukblrs reblog function. Anyone who visted an infected page while logged into Tumblr would find the post and the code had been posted to their site. Tumblr has fixed the vulnerability and is cleaning up infected pages.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/tumblr-confirms-infectious-viral-post-spreading-through-network/2012/12/03/8acb2768-3d67-11e2-ae43-cf491b837f7b_story.html
21	sl	A massive data theft by a senior IT tech for Switzerland's intelligence service, the NDB, may have compromised secret information on counter-terrorism shared by foreign governments like those in the US and Britain. According to anymous sources, the technician downloaded terrabytes of classified material from the Swiss intelligence service's servers onto portable hard drives, and carried them out in a backpack. The suspect allegedly intended to sell the data he stole to foreign countries.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/04/us-usa-switzerland-datatheft-idUSBRE8B30ID20121204
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27	tm	Facebook Messenger for Android drops account requirement, taking on SMS and WhatsApp	http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/4/3725498/facebook-messenger-account-requirement-sms-whatsapp-bbm
28		No Facebook Account Required: Facebook Messenger For Android Lets You Sign Up With Just A Phone Number	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/04/messenger-no-facebook-account/
29		Facebook messenger signup with name and phone number -Android app now, iOS coming - limited to certain countries incl. India, Australia, Indonesia, Venezuela, and South Africa - no fee or ads (yet) - May be play for sign-ups Q: Inevitable death of SMS questions. With WhatsApp, BBM, iMessage and this, do we now live in fragmentation?
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31	sl	Volvo plans self-driving cars in 2014, envisions accident-free fleet by 2020	http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/03/volvo-self-driving-cars-2014/
32		- Volvo announced it's working to get cars on the road that avoid passenger injuries by 2020. - company says drivers are the reason for most accidents, driver-less cars are the future, Volvo wants to be first - The main tech is wireless internet, which would enable each car to be assigned a certain point on the road and give different vehicles the ability to interact with each other. - The initial batch of self-driving cars would reach max speeds of up to 31 miles per hour, in 2014. - volvo's been working on this for a while, in tests in Spain Volvo cars have reached autonomous speeds of 53 miles per hour in traffic for long distances, not saying when those would be publicly available.
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36	sl	Last.fm Founders’ Next Track: Lumi, A Site That Uses Your Browsing History To Help You Discover Things On The Web	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/04/last-fm-founders-next-track-lumi-a-site-that-uses-your-browsing-history-to-help-you-discover-things-on-the-web/
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38		Felix Miller and Martin Stiksel (Last.FM) launched Lumi - self-funded - Suggests content you might like based on browser history - analyzed through browser extension. not unlike how last.fm worked (sold to CBS in 2007), but for the entire web. - Can 'star' things publicly or privately. in blog post co explains you be anonymously and securely record the pages you visit, & your own history gets combined with that of others to create a wider, anonymized pool of suggestions - "Your browsing data – the list of URLs generated by browsing with Lumi - will never be visible to anyone else (even the Lumi team)." - You can delete your data at any time
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40	tm	Steam's Big Picture Mode Exits Beta	http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/120913-Steams-Big-Picture-Mode-Exits-Beta
41		Steam Big Picture - In beta since September-- Now officially live in latest steam update - 30 games w/controller support discounted to celebrate - Left 4 Dead and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to platformers like Braid and Shank 2
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43	tm	Why sound will be bigger than video online	http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/04/why-sound-will-be-bigger-than-video-online/
44		SoundCloud brings discovery, social savvy to audio-sharing site	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57556964-76/soundcloud-brings-discovery-social-savvy-to-audio-sharing-site/
45		SoundCloud's Alex Leung announced redesign "next SoundCloud" at LeWeb - Curated discovery. Related sounds (algorithm), share with social networks (like Facebook) - Reposts (like RT) - Leung: “Sound will be bigger than video online” Q: Do you agree with Leung?
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48		- jOBS, the new biopic of Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher, is set to be screened on January 27, 2013, the closing night of the Sundance festival.. we have our first promotional image. - The movie initially announced in April of this year, covers 30 years of Jobs' life from 1971 to 2000 as an entrepreneur and leader of such companies as Apple, NeXT, and Pixar. - It also stars Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad, Lukas Haas, J.K. Simmons, and Matthew Modine. - no to be confused with Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs movie, based on Walter Isaacson's biography of Jobs
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80		Open Mic submissions! Records Monday, Dec 17 at 9am PT.	Available and interested? Email tnt@twit.tv, subject "Open Mic 2012". Let us know who you are, what you do, and why you'd like to take part.
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2		Apple Assembles in USA, Google vs. the United Nations, Put cash in your phone for free http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Wil Harris LOWER THIRD URL: Channelflip.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Some new 21.5-inch iMacs carry a stamp that says Assembled in the USA. iFixit found the stamp in a teardown as have several other consumers. Some made-to-order iMacs have had the stamp in the past but now it's showing up on standrad models. The FTC requires more than just importaing all the parts and "screwdriver" assembly to allow the "assembled in USA" designation. Apple's Tim Cook has expressed his desire to make as many products as possible in the US.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/03/the-new-imac-designed-by-apple-in-california-assembled-in-usa/
13	sl	iPad magazine The Daily is closing down after 21 months, after dismal subscription numbers, around 100,000. It needs more like 500,000 to break even...instad, was losing $30m a year. Parent company News Corp says the publication will "live on in other channels" and that some staff will move over to the New York Post.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/dec/03/news-corp-close-ipad-the-daily
14	tm	The Conference on Telecommunications has kicked off in Dubai with the goal of updating the 1988 treaty governing telecommunications regulation between countries. A lot of controversy has erupted over some proposals to change the way the Internet works or is governed. Dr Hamadoun Toure, secretary-general of the ITU said the Internet is still a rich world privilege and the ITU wants to change that, but only proposals that receive unanimous consent can be adopted.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20575844
15	sl	Digitimes reports Microsoft has cut orders for the rest of 2012 for the Surface RT tablet in half, from 4 million to 2 million units, and that the price of the Surface Pro might come down too and possibly be released before January. Prices for the Surface Pro currently start at $899 for a 64GB version, and $999 for the 128GB model. A Microsoft spokesperson denied the report, calling it "inconsistent" with comments Steve Ballmer made recently about ramping up supply and distribution for the Surface.	http://www.itproportal.com/2012/12/03/report-microsoft-slashes-orders-surface-rt-tablets-2012/
16	tm	Samsung has argued that the foreman in its famous Apple patent case, Velvin Hogan, withheld key facts—including that he was sued by Seagate Technology, and that Apple knew it. In papers filed late Friday Apple revealed that it only never knew Hogan's relationship with Seagate.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/12/new-filing-apple-knew-almost-nothing-about-jury-foreman-in-samsung-case/
17	sl	Intel will cut power consumption "significantly" for future versions of its Ivy Bridge chip, a source tells Cnet. Ivy Bridge chips, like the ones in Windows ultrabooks, Macbook Airs, and the upcoming Surface Pro, are 17 watts. Lower wattages would make the chips more power efficient and allow them to go into more versions of tablets. Intel's Z2760 system-on-a-chip is used in a variety of other windows 8 tablets, but an Ivy Bridge version would greatly boost performance.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57556556-92/intel-to-slash-power-consumption-on-ivy-bridge-chip/
18	tm	TechCrunch reports Facebook is in talk to acquire multiplatform messaging app Whatsapp. Teh service has been successful with ad-free paid messaging in more than 100 countries on 750 mobile networks. Facebook has been focused on improving its mobile presence.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/02/whats-up-with-whatsapp-facebook-might-want-to-buy-it-thats-what/
19	sl	Now that the iPhone 5 is a go in China, Apple has turned its attention to the rest of the world. The company is launching the iPhone 5 in South Korea on Friday, December 7. A week later, the phone launches in a handful of counties, including Chile, Russia, and Armenia. December 21st is the next big launch, with countries such as Egypt, Kenya, and Vietnam getting iPhone 5 access. All told, the phone will launch in 100 countries in less than three months, the fastest rollout of the iPhone to date.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/12/03/apple-announces-iphone-5-hitting-south-korea-on-dec-7-50-additional-markets-across-december/
20	tm	Pope Benedict the XVI has posted to Twitter before on the official Vatican accoutn but starting December 12th, the Pope gets his own username @pontifex. The Vatican says the Pope will uise a question and answer format for his first Twitter session and invited people to start sending questions.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20581755
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27	tm	U.N. confab puts focus on control of the Internet	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57556713-93/u.n-confab-puts-focus-on-control-of-the-internet/
28		Internet Hangs in Balance as World Governments Meet in Secret	http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/12/itc-internet-meetings
29		Google campaign page	https://www.google.com/takeaction/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=hpp&utm_campaign=12032012freeandopen_en	SOURCE
30		Vint Cerf's post	http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/keep-internet-free-and-open.html	SOURCE
31		- World Conference on International Telecommunications: Update World telecom regs. established in 1988 - ITU wants to increase security and improve accessibility - over 900 new regulation changes have been proposed by 193 nations - Google home page hash tage #freeandopen - freeandopenweb.com asks people to "add your voice" - Hamadoun Touré, the ITU Secretary-General: no proposal accepted without unanimity - Biggest issue seems to be the closed nature of the discussion
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35		- new iOS app called Droplet is competing with Square and other mobile payments companies by not charging transaction fees to buyers or sellers. - currently live with merchants in Birmingham, UK, but there are plans to roll it out more widely. - how it works: You and other party both have the app. You can add cash to your side of the app via a debit or credit card. if you're at participating retailer, you can scan a special bar code to pay. Location-based on which merchants nearby are using it. - stats :50+ merchants in Birmingham City Centre, 1,000+ users, average payment value around 10 pounds sterling - team says security is military-grade, everything stored on servers using SSL/TLS encryption, no permanent connection to existing bank accounts. former brand director for visa europe is on the team.	$$- i put money in my Droplet account and can access/remove at any time. Droplet makes small amt. of interest from my funds if they sit there. droplet says more and more ppl are doing it this way
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38		Some iMacs labeled 'Assembled in USA,' teardown shows	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556666-37/some-imacs-labeled-assembled-in-usa-teardown-shows/
39		Why (some) manufacturing is returning to the USA	http://boingboing.net/2012/12/03/why-some-manufacturing-is-re.html
40		- iFixit and some other users found "Assembled in USA' stamped on 21.5-inch iMacs. - Some made-to-order or refurbished products have carried the USA stamp - FTC regulations mean you can't say assembled in USA w/o qualification if you just imported all the parts no simple "screwdriver" operation - Sacramento Business Journal noticed in September that Elk Grove’s workforce had grown 50 percent on the year.	Lenovo's plant in NC assembles with parts from overseas and call sit "Assembled in US with some foreign content"
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44	tm	News Corp to close iPad newspaper The Daily	http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/dec/03/news-corp-close-ipad-the-daily
45		The Daily shutting down Dec. 15 after 21 months (Feb. 2011) - losing $30m a year and amassed about 100,000 subs - $0.99 a week or $39.99 a year, needed about 500,000 subs to break even Q: What would make a digital newspaper successuful?
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48		ITProPortal reports Microsoft has cut orders for the Surface RT from 4 million to 2 million units on slowing sales. - DigiTimes thinks it might mean a lower price for the Surface Pro - "this report is inconsistent with comments Steve Ballmer made several weeks ago regarding Microsoft ramping up supply and distribution for Surface with Windows RT," a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement. - other makers of Windows RT-based tablets—Asus, Samsung, and Dell—are also experiencing "weak" consumer demand for those devices, according to DigiTimes. - Zack Whitaker on BTL arguing poor PC sales could unravel company Q: Doom and gloom from haters or real concerns?
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50	sl	Mobile Drives Adoption Of Social Media In 2012: Apps & Mobile Web Account For Majority Of Growth; Nearly Half Of Social Media Users Access Sites On Smartphones	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/03/mobile-drives-adoption-of-social-media-in-2012-apps-mobile-web-account-for-majority-of-growth-nearly-half-of-social-media-users-access-sites-on-smartphones/
51		- report published by Nielsen and NM Incite finds consumers now spend around 20% of their total time online using social networks via PCs & 30% of their time via mobile, the report found. Social media usage in U.S. grew 37% overall. 121 billion minutes in July 2012, up from 88 billion minutes the prev. year - mobile numbers saw big growth: 46% of social media users say they access via smartphones, and 16% said via tablet - in the US, U.S. mobile web audience as a whole grew 82% from last July, the mobile app audience jumped up 85%. PC audience fell 4%	FB most popular SN in the US. 152.2 million visitors via PC, 78.4 million visitors using mobile apps, and 74.3 million visitors using the mobile website. Google’s Blogger in 2nd place. (58.5 million), followed by Twitter (37.0 million), - Pinterest had biggest year-over-year increase (up 1,047 percent to 27.2 million) in unique audience and time spent on social networks across PCs, mobile web and mobile applications.
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62		iTunes Event Taking Place In Moscow On Dec 4: Is Russia Finally Getting Apple’s Music Service?	http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/03/itunes-event-taking-place-in-moscow-on-dec-4-is-russia-finally-getting-apples-music-service/
63		tomorrow the dark knight rises gets its release on blu-ray
64		Le Web runs tomorrow the 4th through Thursday the 6th in Paris
65		NBC’s Brian Williams Gets a Sit-Down With Apple CEO Tim Cook, Interview to Air December 6	http://allthingsd.com/20121130/nbcs-brian-williams-gets-a-sit-down-with-apple-ceo-tim-cook-interview-to-air-dec-6/
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12	tm	Cloudflare, the Internet uptime insurer, posted an interesting analysis of the Syrian Internet outage. The Assad Government in Syria claims terrorists cut a cable causing the outage. CLoudflare points out there are four cables connecting Syria to the Internet, and their analysts shows an orderly disappearance of service consistent with router configuration updates.	http://blog.cloudflare.com/how-syria-turned-off-the-internet
13	sl	iPhone 5 and iPad Mini both coming to China next month! Apple announced this morning that the Wi-Fi versions of the iPad Mini and the 4th-gen retina iPad will be available in China on Friday, December 7, and the iPhone 5 on Friday, December 14. Chinese consumers will be able to get all three gadgets through the Apple Online Store, via select Apple resellers, and by reservation from Apple retail stores.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556390-37/china-to-get-iphone-5-ipad-mini-in-december/
14	ia	Microsoft released details about its Surface Pro tablet. There are two models: a 64GB version at $899 and a 128GB model at $999. The Surface Pro runs Windows 8 Pro using an Intel Core i5 processor. If you're wondering what that processor will do to battery life - the Surface Pro will get half the battery life as the Surface RT according to Microsoft's Surface twitter account. Microsoft didn't announce a specific launch date, but the tablet is expected in January.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57556307-75/microsoft-surface-pro-to-get-half-the-battery-life-of-surface-rt/
15	dk	The unlocked version of the iPhone is now available in the US starting for $649 for the 16 GB version. Add $100 for the 32 and $200 for the 64 GB versions. Also a Merrill Lynch analyst believes T-Mobile might announce the iPhone coming to their USA network next week. Kevin Fitchard of GigaOm threw cold water on that report though, arguing T-Mobile's network just isn't ready yet. Unlocked iPhones can be used on T-Mobile but only at Edge speeds.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/29/3709164/unlocked-iphone-5-us-pricing-availability
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17	tm	Apple's new iMacs are available to order in the US, Canada and across Europe. The 21.5-inch models estimate shipping in 1-3 days. The 27-inch models are also available for order, but aren't expected to arrive until just before Christmas, with an estimated shipping date of between 2-3 weeks.	http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/11/30/apples-new-redesigned-imacs-go-on-sale-in-the-us-21-5-inch-models-shipping-in-1-3-days/
18	sl	Zynga just filed a document with the SEC outlining new terms in its agreement with Facebook. According to the filing, any “standard Zynga game page” that uses Facebook data will now be governed Facebook’s standard terms of service. That means games on Zynga.com are no longer forced to use Facebook ad units and credits. Zynga’s right to cross-promote its non-Facebook games using Facebook data and email addresses is now limited by Facebook's standard terms.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/29/zynga-facebook-deal-amendment/
19	ia	Dell's got a new laptop and it's running Ubuntu. Dell dabbled with selling Linux laptops with its Project Sputnik and this this is the result. You can get the Dell XPS 13 Laptop, Developer Edition with Ubuntu preinstalled. For specs, you're looking at a 13-inch screen, 8GB of memory, an Intel Core i7 processor and it starts at $1450. This XPS 13 costs $250 more than other XPS 13 models that run Windows 8, but is about $50 less than one running Windows 7.	http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/dells_ubuntu_ultrabook_now_available_costs_250_more_windows_8_model
20	dk	There's a new Humble Bundle out! It's called the Humble THQ Bundle because these games are from THQ! You'll get to name your own price (starting at about $6) for titles like Darksiders, Company of Heroes, Metro 2033 and Saints Row: The Third. The bundle also includes some game soundtracks. You'll get codes you can redeem on Steam. It's a great deal and you can have a portion of the price you pay go to charity.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-57556405-58/name-your-own-price-for-a-thq-game-bundle-pc/
21	tm	Cloud price war! Amazon and Google both announced steep price cuts to their cloud storage services today. Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) service dropped 24 to 28 percent while Google's Cloud Storage has dropped more than 30 percent in the past week. Google already cut prices by 20 percent earlier this week and then followed up with an additional 10 percent cut today to match Amazon. The lower prices for both services take effect December 1.	http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/11/amazon-google-slash-cloud-storage-prices-more-than-25/
22	sl	Redbox Instant by Verizon is currently being tested in private beta, but GigaOm discovered a help section with speciifc details about the service that is publicly available on the web. Assuming nothing changes, subscriptions will start at $6/month, but the service will have a smaller library than Netflix, at least to start. Redbox Instant will initially be available on the web, Android and iOS devices, the Xbox 360 and select Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players. Customers will be able to register up to five devices to access the service.	http://gigaom.com/video/redbox-instant-pricing-device-support-launch-date/
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28	ia	Microsoft Surface Pro to get half the battery life of Surface RT	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57556307-75/microsoft-surface-pro-to-get-half-the-battery-life-of-surface-rt/
29		Microsoft announces pricing and detailed specs for Surface Pro	http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-announces-pricing-and-detailed-specs-for-surface-pro-7000008102/
30		Microsoft Proves (Again) That It Doesn’t Understand Marketing with Surface RT and Surface Pro	http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/11/30/microsoft-proves-again-that-it-doesnt-understand-marketing-with-surface-rt-and-surface-pro/
31		- Microsoft revealed details about its Surface Pro tablet (which runs Windows 8 Pro) - 2 models: 64GB $899, 128GB $999 Specs: - Core i5 processor (clock speed not specified) - 10.6" 9 ClearType with 1920x1080 full HD resolution - Full digitizer and ink support with Palm Block technology - Full-size USB 3.0 port - Mini DisplayPort (can drive an external display up to 2560 x 1440 resolution) - weighs less than 2 pounds - Comes with a Surface pen Will be released in January 2013. MS didn't give an actual date. Battery Life: - Acc'g to the Surface twitter acct it's 1/2 the battery life of the Surface RT. You'll get 4-5 hours (RT gets 8-10)	Q: What do we think about the specs and price? Too much for a tablet? Just right for a premium one?
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34		new doc Zynga filed with SEC: any “standard Zynga game page” using FB data will now be governed Facebook’s standard terms of service. Games on Zynga.com platform are no longer obligated to use FB ad units & credits. In exchange, Zynga’s right to cross-promote its non-FB games using FB data and email addresses is now limited by the standard terms. - Facebook no longer has the exclusive rights to Zynga’s social game launches (though still will have big presence there) - in 2010 FB & Zynga entered 5-year strategic relationship that increases their shared commitment to social gaming on Facebook and expands use of Facebook Credits in Zynga’s games, but zynga.com an effort to decrease FB dependence, & Zuckberg said in recent earnings call payments to Zynga dropping 20% annually	Zynga’s stock price was down 12.98% in after-hours trading on the news - as of March 31 of next year, “Facebook will no longer be prohibited from developing its own games,”. “We’re not in the business of building games and we have no plans to do so,” a FB spokesperson told ATD. “We’re focused on being the platform where games and apps are built.”
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37		BBC special report on bendable phones - Samsung, LG, Philips, Sharp, Sony and Nokia - Kindle e-ink reader has non-rigid screen. Compenents beneath make it stiff - both parts of the display have to be flexible - the optical frontplane and the backplane, where transistors are - as well as the device's battery, the outer shell, the touchscreen and other components. - LG Displays mass-producing fully flexible e-ink screens, - Samsung using OLED for "foldable rollable, wearable" phones - Prof Andrea Ferrari from Cambridge University works on future bendy displays using graphene. Nokia prototypes. Can make even the battery flexible Q: Do we want bendable phones?
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43		- Staples is bringing 3D printing to some of its stores - New service called "Staples Easy 3D" lets customers upload designs to the Staples website then pick up the printouts or have them shipped - Staples is using 3D printers by Mcor - Mcor claims photo realistic printing in a demo video show off a printout of a human head, a skull, and a printout of a map (complete with topographic elements) - First launches in Belgum and Netherlands in Q1 2013, will be rolled out to other countries afterward Q: Is this move by Staples going to make 3D printing more mainstream?
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46		- Redbox Instant by Verizon currently being tested in private beta, no public details. GigaOm found a descriptive help section related to the beta with screenshots that is publicly available on the web. - Subscriptions start at $6/month for unlimited access subscription video catalog. catalog expected to be smaller than Netflix’s, but includes some fairy new releases. - $8/month membership adds 4 Redbox credits to the streaming package that can be redeemed for Redbox DVD rentals. Users can reserve their DVDs from the Instant website and mobile apps. Credits expire at the end of each month. - Redbox Instant also offers VOD rentals/sales of newer titles starting at $0.99, which can be downloaded to some devices for offline access.	- Beta testers are being told that they won’t be able to access the DVDs included in their subscriptions at some kiosks until December 17. - not just for Verizon customers, but at first available on the web, Android and iOS, the Xbox 360 and select Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players. Customers will be able to register up to 5 devices to access the service.
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74		In episode 638 you discussed the possibility that the next generation of CPU's from Intel may be soldered to the motherboard and dismissed people swapping processors as a relic of the past. What about when you're building a PC for the first time? Manufacturers are not going to want to make a SKU for every possible CPU/motherboard combination, so you will have a limited set of motherboard/CPU combinations to choose from. For example, I upgraded my PC a few months ago by getting an i3 2120 and pairing it with the cheapest motherboard I could find with USB 3, SATA 6, and good Linux support. Because the 2120 is a fairly low-end part in the range of Ivy Bridge processors, a Broadwell scenario may have only paired the 2120 with older USB 2 or SATA 3 technology and may use hardware that is known to be glitchy under not-windows. Also, during this holiday deal season, there will be fewer options for finding deals if each motherboard manufacturer makes a few boards for each processor. I was looking for a cheap upgrade by recycling parts and moving on to a generation of hardware, but soon we may be stuck with AMD if we want flexibility in upgrades or system building. And AMD have stopped fighting for top spot against Intel, choosing to focus on APU's that are better suited in the cheap Walamrt PC, laptop, and HTPC segment of the market. Mike in Kalamazoo	Hello TNT Crew, I think the biggest problem with soldering CPU's to motherboards is not in limiting hobbiests from swapping them out, but in limiting the choice of what consumers can purchase to begin with. Right now, we can purchase a given CPU and pick from any variety of mobo's with different manufacturers, features, and costs. If CPUs are soldered on, it seems like there won't be as much choice when building a system. I doubt manufacturers will just solder an unlimited supply of every combination CPU/Mobo. Thanks, D. Miller
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2		The People(Browsr) vs. Twitter, Who's the worst carrier in the US? How to get 10 Sony films in 4K!! http://live.twit.tv	GUEST: Ken Denmead, New York Times Bestselling Author, Editor of GeekDad blog LOWER THIRD URL: www.wired.com/geekdad/, @fitzwillie
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Internet monitoring firm Renesys reported today that Internet and mobile phone systems in Syria became unreachable as of 12:26 PM Syria time. This effectively removed Syria from the Internet. The BBC noted that the Syrian government had previously cut off access during major operations in the civil war there.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20546302
13	sl	This year's Consumer Reports mobile carrier satisfaction survey is out, and Verizon has once again been rated the best.... of the major providers, getting high marks for voice and data service quality, knowledge of staff, and issue resolution. Sprint and T-Mobile were next, with everybody's least favorite carrier AT&T staying in last position for the 3rd year in a row. In fact, all but Verizon scored pretty badly on voice service quality, and only four points separated them in the ratings.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/29/consumer-reports-verizon-ranked-the-best-major-us-carrier-this/
14	ia	Good news for RIM! Goldman Sachs upgraded RIM's shares and said there's a 30% chance BlackBerry 10 phones will be a success - that led to RIM's stock price to experience an increase of almost 10%. In more RIM news, developers will be able to get their hands on BlackBerry 10's SDK gold release on December 11th and can register for RIM's $10,000 incentive for certified apps. RIM is also offering some new hardware to developers - a handset with a QWERTY keyboard.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/28/rim-bb-jam-asia-blacberry-world-developer-guarantee/
15		RIM Stock Soars After Goldman Sachs Upgrade	http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/rim-stock-soars-goldman-sachs-upgrade-17837548#.ULeJUod2y1s
16	tm	Tony Fadell, CEO of Nest and former godfather of Apple's iPod was apparently among those cheering when Scott Forstall's departure from Apple was announced. Fadell told the BBC that Forstall “got what he deserved,” when he was forced to leave Apple. So don't bother handing in that application at Nest, Scott.	http://www.macrumors.com/2012/11/29/scott-forstall-deserved-to-be-ousted-from-apple-says-former-apple-exec/
17	sl	Sick of your fitbit? Your Fuelband? Your Up? Well maybe Basis Science will help you get back on physical track... the $199 Basis watchband contains a three-axis accelerometer, and optical sensor to monitor your heart rate, perspiration levels and both ambient and user temperature. The water-resistant band connects via bluetooth or USB and can run for four days on a single charge. Android and iOS apps are in development.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/29/3704258/basis-fitness-tracking-band-pre-order-price
18	ia	It's been over a month since Windows 8 launched, how's that PC market doing now? NPD took a look at a four week period and found Windows 8 did not lead to increased sales of PCs and Windows sales were down 21% compared to the same period examined last year. More troubling for Microsoft is of Windows devices sold, only 58% of were Windows 8 machines. Taking a look to the past - one month after Windows 7 was introduced, it accounted for 83% of Windows sales.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/29/npd-u-s-windows-device-sales-down-21-on-last-year-windows-8-tablet-sales-almost-non-existent/
19	tm	Twitter's increasingly restrictive data access policies have landed it in court. PeopleBrowsr won a temporary restrainign order against Twitter to keep the so-called firehose of data open. PeopleBrowsr provides data analytics for its Kred site as well as big clients like The DoD and Dell. Twitter said its a simple matter of contract law and Twitter's contract with PeopleBrowsr is over.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/28/peoplebrowsr-vs-twitter/
20	sl	Apple's iPhone 5 is this much closer to launching in China, discovers the Wall Street Journal. The China Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center has approved the iPhone 5 for a "network access" license in the country. Apple is currently planning to launch the iPhone 5 on China Telecom and China Unicom networks. The company is reportedly hoping to bring the device to China Mobile, the country's largest carrier, but so far no deal has been announced.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556124-37/iphone-5-clears-network-hurdle-on-path-to-china-launch/
21	tm	Score one for the MPAA. Newsbin2, a usenet indexing site, has decided to cease operations. Newzbin2 succeeded the original Newzbin site which was taken down after legal action by the international arm, the MPA. The site had been ordered blocked by ISPs in the UK, and the MPA was suing paypal and another payments provider for owrking with Newzbin2. The site claimed to have been DMCA compliant, but the MPA continued to target it.	http://torrentfreak.com/newzbin2-the-mpaas-usenet-enemy-1-calls-it-quits-121129/
22	ia	The big complaint about 4K displays - there's no content! Sony's figured this out and is bundling a 4K video player with its $25,000 4K television. It's a hard disc server that will come preloaded with 10 Sony pictures like The Amazing Spider-Man and Taxi Driver along with 4K video shorts. The small catch is you have to be a US customer to get the preloaded content.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/29/sony-4k-ultra-hd-video-player-phil-molyneux/
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28	tm	PeopleBrowsr wins temporary injunction against Twitter	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57556103-93/peoplebrowsr-wins-temporary-injunction-against-twitter/
29		Twitter’s Response To PeopleBrowsr Lawsuit: ‘This Is Contracts 101′	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/28/twitter-responds-to-peoplebrowsr/
30		Data Nerds Revolt! PeopleBrowsr Takes Twitter to Court Over Alleged Anticompetitive Actions.	http://allthingsd.com/20121128/data-nerds-revolt-peoplebrowsr-takes-twitter-to-court-over-alleged-anticompetitive-actions/
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32		PeopleBrowsr - social media analytics firm (make Kred), won temp restraining to continue acess to Twitter Firehose -sued Twitter in San Francisco Superior Court - hearing scheduled for January 8 - $1 million/yr for firehose access. 1 year term , 30-day term. - Certified Products Program(about 20): advised in May: Gnip or DataSift (Topsy?) Not all the data - PeopleBrowsr said it 'relied on Twitter's promise of openness"; CEO Jodee Rich won't fulfill contracts with DoD, Dell, etc... From filing: "When I asked Twitter’s lead negotiator, Kelton Lynn, aboutthe provision, he told me that Twitter would respect PeopleBrowsr’s rights as a developer, andthat the provision merely was intended to make it easier to terminate if PeopleBrowsr engaged inunacceptable conduct." -- Also describe "confidential info" being given to Twitter adn then denied partnership - Twitter said its "Contracts 101" "PeopleBrowsr asks this Court to compel Twitter to continue do business with it — not on the terms Twitter offers to PeopleBrowsr and its competitors, but rather on whatever terms PeopleBrowsr demands."
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35		- Consumer Reports released annual carrier ratings, surveys based on quaility of voice, data, and customer service across the wireless space. AT&T in last place 3 years in a row - Verizon got strong marks on voice and data, top of the big carriers. AT&T's 4G LTE network beat Verizon though. Sprint and T-Mobile hovered between the two. - smaller carriers placed higher overall: Consumer Cellular, Credo Mobile, US Cellular. Consumer Cellula & Credo, are mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), rely on other carriers' networks to deliver their service. Consumer Cellular relies on AT&T's network. Credo uses Sprint's network.
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38		First Look At The Scanadu SCOUT, A Gadget To Bring Your Vital Sign Data To Your Smartphone	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/29/first-look-at-the-scanadu-scout-a-gadget-that-brings-your-vital-sign-data-to-your-smartphone/
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40		- $199 Basis band — available for pre-order today. water resistent, 4 day charge. ios & android apps in works, bluetooth built in - 3-axis accelerometer, optical sensor uses reflected light to monitor the heart rate of the wearer, monitors perspiration level both ambient and user temperature. can track activity, sleep quality, resting heart rate, & more - shown off at CES got a software overhaul this year. displays shows the time, calories burned, heart rate, and number of steps taken that day. connects to computer via USB - Users get access to 10 different types of activities to set as personal goals —# of hours you've slept, the calories you've burned, or the numbers of steps taken in a day. - can't set too many goals at once to avoid burnout. Basis CEO Jef Holove told the verge "People set goals based on who they wish they were," he said, "not who they are."	Scanadu has 3 products ready for next year: Scanadu SCOUT: monitors vital health signs in 10 secs. little puck you hold between 2 fingers and hold up to your temple. monitors patterns. alerts when sees pattern, something to watch. pairs to smartphone app via bluetooth. . Pulse transit time • Heart rate (pulse rate) • Electrical heart activity • Temperature • Heart rate variability • Blood oxygenation (pulse oximetry) Project ScanaFlu- an automatic saliva testing device that scans for afflictions such as Strep Throat Project ScanaFlo- urine testing device that looks at things such as dehydration and pregnancy. - products yet to pass FDA inspections, no pricing info
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45		Sony packages Ultra HD movie system with 4K TVs	http://www.pcworld.com/article/2017388/sony-packages-ultra-hd-movie-system-with-4k-tvs.html
46		- Sony's bundling a 4K video player with its $25k 84-inch television - the 4K player comes with 10 movies and a bunch of shorts - Some A-list movies like Amazing Spider-Man and Taxi Driver. Some not so much like "That's My Boy" and "The Other Guys." - The player is updatable for future content - Additionally the "4K Ultra HD Home Experience" also includes an Xperia Tablet S that serves as a remote control. - Engadget talked to Sony Electronics COO Phil Molyneux (Molly-new) about the 4K Ultra HD Video Player and said it's something "only Sony can do." Q: Does this show that Kaz Hirai's "One Sony" approach is actually coming together? Is this the kind of thing that will bring Sony back as a leader?	some weasly language -- mastered in 4K
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51		Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes says things Dec. 2010 on Netflix: "“It’s a little bit like, is the Albanian army going to take over the world?” Dec. 2011 on Netflix "Netflix is our friend." "The Albanian army did actually take over the world. Alexander the Great...close." Sep. 2010 on Apple "How can you justify renting your first-run TV shows individually for 99 cents an episode and thereby jeopardize the sale of the same shows as a series to branded networks that pay hundreds of millions of dollars and make those shows available to loyal viewers for free?" -Speaking at Business Insider’s Ignition conference, Bewkes said, "I hope they do [make a TV]… Apple is a great device company." He further lauded Apple for adding differentiation to product categorizes that had become commoditized. Later, the CEO added that "they bring good interface and navigation skills," which he believes could help solve fundamental problems with the TV business WTF?
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55		Intel 'preparing' to put an end to user-replaceable CPUs	http://www.zdnet.com/intel-preparing-to-put-an-end-to-user-replaceable-cpus-7000008024/
56		Intel kills off the desktop, PCs go with it	http://semiaccurate.com/2012/11/26/intel-kills-off-the-desktop-pcs-go-with-it/
57		- ZDNet and Semiaccurate both report that Intel's Broadwell chips will have to be soldered directly to motherboards - So the processor wouldn't be as easily user replaceable - Both ZDNet and SemiAccurate got their information from PC OEMs and motherboard makers - Broadwell would launch next year - ArsTechnica thinks the move suggests Broadwell isn't meant for traditional tower computers and Broadwell will focus on mobile PCs - ArsTechnica also points out that Intel's mobile and desktop linesups have been split before (expectation that Haswell with its socket stays in traditional desktops, Broadwell in AiOs) Q: Some are calling this the death of the desktop. What do you think?
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68		Galaxy Note II launches on Verizon Wireless with LTE	http://androidcommunity.com/galaxy-note-ii-launches-on-verizon-wireless-with-lte-20121129/
69		tomorrow the 30th running through sasturday the 1st is the Facebook/Windows 8 hackathon	http://fbwindows8hack.eventbrite.com/
70		"Six strikes" copyright enforcement postponed until 2013	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/11/six-strikes-copyright-enforcement-postponed-until-2013/
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	I hate it when hobos fight. On a totally unrelated note, Nokia has asked courts in the US, UK and Canada to block sales of RIM's BlackBerry phones. The request comes two months after an arbitration ruling by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in Sweden regarding licensing terms for patents relating to the use of WLAN connections to the Internet.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20523377
13	sl	So, is Windows 8 a failure or not? Lets look at the numbers. Microsoft had sold 4 million Windows 8 upgrades in the first three days of availability. Within a month, the company claims to have sold up to 40 million Windows 8 licenses. Sounds good right? Well, desktop OS data from web metrics firm Net Applications shows Windows 8 only accounts for around 1.20% of all desktop-based web traffic. To compare, Windows 7 had reached 4% in its 1st 3 weeks.	http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/microsoft_sold_40_million_windows_8_licenses_first_month400
14	ia	Skype's updated its iOS app so now users can login using their Outlook.com, Hotmail, or Messenger accounts. Once you're logged in, you can merge your accounts and chat with friends on those services from the Skype app. If your iDevice has a retina display, Skype has one more thing for you - animated emoticons.	http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-ios-updates-with-microsoft-account-login-animated-emoticons-28258699/
15	tm	UK student Richard O'Dwyer has reached a deal to avoid extradition from the UK to the US over alleged copyright violations. O'Dwyer ran a website called TVShack which hosted links that often went to sources of unauthorised copies of films. BBC reports the High Court was told O'Dwyer had signed a "deferred prosecution" agreement which would require him paying a small sum of compensation after a brief trip to the US in the next fortnight.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-20525891
16	sl	Microsoft has pinpointed the problem that was causing some Windows Phone 8 devices to spontaneously reboot, and says it hopes to push an OTA software fix next month. The company declined to identify what that cause was, and won't say whether the issue affects all Windows Phone 8 devices, or just certain models.	http://allthingsd.com/20121127/microsoft-says-it-has-identified-windows-phone-rebooting-issue-plans-fix-for-december/
17	ia	Facebook is subjecting its proposed policy changes to an official vote among its users. The newest changes would impact the data collection policy and would also remove the ability of users to vote on future proposed changes. So if you want to be able to vote on Facebook stuff in the future, go vote in the present.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57554952-93/commenters-push-facebook-policy-changes-to-public-vote/
18	tm	Apple fired Richard Williamson yesterday, the manager who oversaw the Apple mapps team. Sources told Bloomberg that Senior Vice President Eddy Cue made the decision. Cue is reportedly seeking advice from outside mapping-technology experts and working with TomTom to fix navigation data it shares with Apple.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-27/apple-said-to-fire-maps-manager-after-flaws-hurt-iphone-5-debut.html
19	sl	US Representative Darrell Issa has introduced a piece legislation that would prevent politicians from passing laws or regulations that might drastically change the Internet over the next 2 calendar years. Think SOPA, PIPA, ACTA, CISPA. Issa is against these types of bills and has taken to Reddit in the past to explain bad tech policy. In fact, his new bill is called the Internet American Moratorium Act or IAMA for short. (same acronym as reddit's popular ask me anything series). Issa will be answering questions on Reddit about the bill at 7:30 a.m. PT tomorrow.	http://venturebeat.com/2012/11/27/darrell-issa-iama-bill/
20	tm	Representatives of Internet companies and the music idustry are testifying before the US Congress today regarding Internet radio royalties. AM and FM radio pays no royalties to artists. Satellite radio pays 8% of revenue to artists. Internet radio pays a market rate royalty that generally exceeds 50% of revenue. The music industry claims Internet radio companies want to gut the royalties artists rely on.	http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/internet-royalties-showdown-in-washington-1008028932.story
21	ia	Ready for some rumors out of Redmond? The latest murmurs say that Microsoft is currently working on a new system for how it handles Windows and Windows Phone releases and it's codenamed "Blue." Blue would include an annual update cycle to the OS and a new Windows SDK that would push developers to make apps for Blue as Microsoft would no longer accept apps created for Windows 8. Blue would hit mid-2013.	http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-rumored-to-launch-yearly-updates-for-windows-28258748/
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28	sl	Microsoft launches 'Scroogled' anti-Google Shopping website	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/28/3701534/microsoft-bing-scroogled-google-shopping
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30		- Microsoft going after Google Shopping in new site, says all results are paid. - "In the beginning, Google preached 'don't be evil'. but that changed on may 31st, 2012. that's when google shopping announced a new initiative. simply put, all of their shopping results are now paid ads." - "Google Shopping is nothing more than a list of targeted ads that unsuspecting customers assume are search results. They call these "Product Listing Ads" a "truly great search'. We say that when you limit choices and rank them by payment, consumers get Scroogled. For an honest search result, try Bing." - includes line from google's founder letter in 2004: "we do not accept payment for [search results] or for inclusion or more frequent updating."	- The move follows a change by Google to move to a model where all merchants pay either per click or per transaction to be included in Google Shopping. - microsoft invites you to share your story about being DUPED by google on bing's FB page
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32	ia	How Google Plans to Find the UnGoogleable	http://www.technologyreview.com/news/507451/how-google-plans-to-find-the-ungoogleable/
33		- MIT Technology Review has an inside look at Google's future plans: "Daily Information Needs Study" - MIT Technology Review editor Tom Simonite is now part of a Google experiment where he gets called by Google at 8 random times a day and is asked "What did you want to know recently?" - Google is conducting this experiment with about 150 people - So what kind of data is Google expecting? “Maybe [these users are] asking a friend, or they have to look up a manual to put together their Ikea furniture,” says Jon Wiley, lead user experience designer for Google search.	Answers Simonite has given to Google's question - How long the line in the local grocery store - questions generated when cooking a meal, reading a novel So where is this going? - Wiley's comments suggest Google will use the multitude of devices people have to answer questions before asking (like Google Now does with GPS and other inputs) Q: Is there a downside of getting answers before you ask them? Privacy concerns?
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35	tm	Congressman proposes 2-year ban on bills about Internet	http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/27/tech/web/issa-reddit-internet-bill/index.html
36		The Internet American Moratorium Act (IAMA)	http://keepthewebopen.com/iama	SOURCE
37		IAMA Congressman Seeking Your Input on a Bill to Ban New Regulations or Burdens on the Internet for Two Years. AMA. (I’ll start fielding questions at 1030 AM EST tomorrow. Thanks for your questions & contributions. Together, we can make Washington take a break from messing w/ the Internet.)	http://www.reddit.com/user/Darrell_Issa/comments/	SOURCE
38		Issa's comments	http://www.reddit.com/user/Darrell_Issa/comments/
39		Rep. Darrell Issa posted an online draft of Internet American Moratorium Act of 2012 to Reddit yesterday - "create a two-year moratorium on any new laws, rules or regulations governing the Internet." - Issa took questions about the bill on Reddit this morning
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43	sl	iPad And Android Tablet Market Share Margin Narrows Much Faster Than Originally Predicted	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/28/ipad-and-android-tablet-market-share-margin-narrows-much-faster-than-originally-predicted/
44		- latest figures from ABI Research: iPad has a 55% share of all shipments during past Q, Android at 44% - slimmest lead ever, 14%loss from the previous quarter. Android could overtake the iPad for tablet share by next year - back in 2011 Gartner study suggested Apple would keep 47% of the market by 2015, with Android 38%. - ABI says iPad mini not going to give apple much of a boost - No other platform is competing yet- HP’s webOS isn't, RIM’s PlayBook isn't. - Android winners: Kindle (no #s from amazon), Nexus 7 (manufacturer Asus said in Oct sales approaching 1M per month)	- meanwhile, a Dutch court has banned sales of Samsung Galaxy products that infringe on an Apple patent describing a way to scroll through a photo gallery using a touchscreen. samsung lost a case over this patent in 2011, says it made changes to software to not infringe. but showed court no evidence. Peter Blok, one of three judges in case, said he would grant the ban because Samsung refused to sign a declaration of abstinence committing to not infringing the patent.
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46	ia	Windows Blue is Microsoft's future low-cost OS with yearly updates	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/28/3693368/windows-blue-update-low-cost
47		- The Verge reports that MS is standardizing on an approach for Windows and Windows Phone codenamed Blue - Microsoft is aiming to make Windows Blue the next OS that everyone installs by selling it at a low cost or even free to ensure users upgrade. - Once Windows Blue is released, the Windows SDK will be updated to support the new release and Microsoft will stop accepting apps that are built for Windows 8, pushing developers to create apps for Blue. - [Debunk the app-panic] That doesn't mean Win8 apps won't work in the future, that means a push towards a new app structure - Microsoft will likely keep the Windows 8 name for the foreseeable future, despite the Windows Blue update. - due in mid-2013, will include UI changes and alterations - A big part of Windows Blue is the push towards yearly updates for Microsoft’s OS. Q: We've seen quick upgrade cycles from Apple and Ubuntu - is this something Microsoft needs to do?
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50		Internet Royalties Showdown in Washington Wednesday: What to Expect	http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/internet-royalties-showdown-in-washington-1008028932.story
51		My Congressional Testimony on Internet Music Licensing	http://www.pakman.com/2012/11/28/my-congressional-testimony-on-internet-music-licensing/	SOURCE
52		Song writers remind Pandora: 'You're profiting from our songs'	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57555956-93/song-writers-remind-pandora-youre-profiting-from-our-songs/
53		Internet royalty rate hearings in US Congress begin today - Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy, National Association of Broadcasters president Bruce Reese, Recording Academy chairman emeritus Jimmy Jam, and SoundExchange president Michael Huppe. David Pakman, partner of Venrock Capital, and Jeffrey Eisenach, managing director of Navigant Economics as expert witnesses - Satellite pays 8% of revenues, Pandora paid 64% of revenue (6 mo. 2012) - MusicFirst Coalition: Pandora wants to "gut the royalties that thousands of musicians rely upon." - Peter Kafka at ATD points out testimonty from David Pakman FORMER digital music enterpreneur who avoids the market "the complications and conditions of the state of music licensing.” Kafkas point sout, pay stiff on-demand, pay stiff web radio work with non-label musicians	"While our industry is used to failure, the failure rate of digital music companies is among the highest of any industry we have evaluated. This is solely due to the over-burdensome royalty requirements imposed upon digital music licensees by record companies under both voluntary and compulsory rate structures. The compulsory royalty rates imposed upon internet radio companies render them non-investible businesses from the perspective of many VCs."
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2		The Wii gets smaller, Google Play reviews get less anonymous, The Internet gets bitter... more bitter. http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Tim Stevens, Engadget, Editor-n-Chief LOWER THIRD URL: @Tim_Stevens, engadget.com
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Nintendo will launch the Wii Mini December 7th in Canada for $99. The smaller version of the original Wii comes in red, with a red Wiimote and nunchuck. It also does NOT come with GameCube compatibility or Internet access. Still, Canada gets something first. It's the little things.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/27/nintendo-makes-wii-mini-official-exclusive-to-canada/
13	sl	Want to leave a review in the Google Play store? Go right ahead... just use your Google+ name and picture. Don't have a Google+ account? Well, then you can't leave a review. This of course means that users can no longer post negative or fake reviews without linking their personal profiles to a written contribution. So say goodbye to anonymity, and say hello to the reality of yourself.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57554621-93/google-play-bids-adieu-to-anonymous-reviews/
14	ia	It's time for early calendar! Friday, November 30th, you can get your hot little hands on the new super-thin Apple iMac - but only the 21.5-inch model. The larger 27-inch model will start shipping in December. That's great. Where's new iTunes?	http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/11/27/apple-to-launch-new-21-5-inch-imac-friday-27-inch-in-dec/
15	tm	Cyber Monday has come into its own. According to IBM's analysis of transactions from 500 US retailers, Internet sales jumped 30.3 percent over last year, makign it the biggest online shopping day ever. The huge sales also showed a 36 percent increase over last year's Black Friday sales.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/27/us-amazon-kindle-idUSBRE8AQ0QT20121127
16	sl	We mentioned yesterday that Facebook plans to end user voting on its privacy policy, and allow info sharing across its services. The company is also planning to axe a setting for users to control who can contact them on its email system. And people are...not happy! In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, the Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Center for Digital Democracy said that the changes could be a violation of a deal Facebook made with the FTC back in April over claims that it had deceived users into sharing more info than they had intended. Facebook is in talks with regulators about the proposed changes.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20509264
17	ia	Checking in the battle of the smartphones. New data from Kantar Worldpanel says the iOS accounted for 48.1% of U.S. smartphone sales thanks to a bump by the iPhone 5. Android dipped to 46.7% of sales in the same period. All's not rosy for Apple though - in Europe, Android took 73.9% of sales in Germany and 81.7% of sales in Spain.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57554713-37/iphone-5-propels-ios-ahead-of-android-on-u.s-smartphones/	iOS not iPhone 5
18	tm	Samsung may be making a name for itself as a patent problem-maker. Ericsson has filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the United States, accusing samsung of refusing to sign Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discrimantory licensing agreements after two years of negotiations. Ericsson filed the case in the patent-friendly District Court for the Eastern Disctrict of Texas.	http://www.zdnet.com/ericsson-files-patent-lawsuit-against-samsung-7000007952/
19	sl	Mozilla has announced the release of Firefox 18 beta for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with significant JavaScript improvements via a new compiler called IonMonkey. The company promises the performance bump should be noticeable whenever Firefox is displaying Web apps, games, and other JavaScript-heavy pages. You can download it now from Mozilla.org/Firefox/Beta.	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/11/26/firefox-18-beta-launches-with-faster-javascript-via-ionmonkey-and-retina-display-support-for-macs/
20	tm	For awhile now, the German government has considered making search engines either remove news excerpts from results, or pay for including them. With enforcement looking mor elikely lately, Google has launched a campaign called "Defend Your Net" pointing out that its news service is ad-free, publishers can opt out, and claiming some German news organisations receive roughly half their traffic from Google searches.	http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/27/google-defend-your-net-campaign-germany/
21	ia	Remember that digital lockpick hack we saw at Black Hat? You know, the one where folks could open your hotel room lock without needing a key? Well it's been exploited in the wild. A robbery at a Houston Hyatt looks like it was accomplished thanks to the hack. Last month, Houston officials arrested Matthew Cook for a similar crime. He's a suspect in the latest robbery.	http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/11/26/security-flaw-in-common-keycard-locks-exploited-in-string-of-hotel-room-break-ins/
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28		- now any review you write will be publicly linked to your Google+ name and picture. no option to turn off the feature & be anonymous - if you have an acct, you sign in. if you don't, you're prompted to make one - your name on previous reviews appears as "A Google User." - apps available for Android now totals about 700,000	- new rules on Web version and on some smartphones, and we can expect it to roll out fully to the mobile Google Play store app - cut down on spam, anon comments that aren't true/helpful IS THERE A DOWNSIDE TO THIS?
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32		Wii U first-week sales lag original Wii, but better than Xbox 360, PS3	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/11/wii-u-first-week-sales-lag-original-wii-but-better-than-xbox-360-ps3/
33		Nintendo’s Wii U Starts Strong	http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/26/nintendos-wii-u-starts-strong/?src=recg
34		- Nintendo's budget Wii Mini - $100 buys you a game console - No internet access. No online play, no streaming video [sounds like no Virtual Console support then] - No Gamecube compatibility - Nintendo's press release talks up $20 games like Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Wii Sports Resort - Will be a Canadian exclusive during the holiday season starting Dec 7th - No information is available about its potential availability in other territories in the future.” Q: We've seen revised consoles before, but maybe none that strips away so many features. What do you think of Nintendo's move to make a budget-conscious throwback system like the Wii Mini? (it's the inverse of the rumored Xbox STB) Would a $99 Wii be a gateway price to lure people to the Wii U?	Wii U sales: - Nintendo announced first week sales of 400k units in North America - Original Wii sold 600k in 8 days - president of Nintendo of America said 475,000 of the original Wiis were sold during the product’s first week on the market in 2006, citing NPD data. - both overlapped w/ Black Friday - Nintendo is aiming to move 5.5M units by end of March 2013
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38		International Telecommunications Union in Dubai starts December 3- Dec. 14 - Main purpose is to update treaty on how telecom companies interact across borders - Some countries pushing to give 157-year-old ITU regulatory powers over the Internet - Russia wants broader permission to shape content and structure within its borders - Arab countries pushing for universal identification - Some countries and telecom companies want content providers to pay for Internet transmission (again) - U.S. Congress and the European Parliament issued resolutions for current decentralized system to remain	Vint Cerf to Reuters: "These persistent attempts are just evidence that this breed of dinosaurs, with their pea-sized brains, hasn't figured out that they are dead yet, because the signal hasn't traveled up their long necks," The ITU's top official, Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré to Reuters: nothing will be adopted without near-unanimity.-- only "light-touch" regulation on cyber-security will emerge by "consensus,"
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43	sl	The Social Commerce Attribution Problem: IBM Says Twitter Referred 0% Of Black Friday Traffic	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/26/the-social-commerce-attribution-problem/
44		- yesterday we talked about gains in online/mobile commerce for BF. but not all good news- IBM’s Black Friday report says Twitter delivered 0% of referral traffic and Facebook sent just 0.68% - last year IBM said Twitter generated 0.02% of traffic, very low, but now, no discernable number - IBM says social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube generated 0.34% of all online sales on Black Friday, down 35 percent from 2011 - IBM didn't disclose methodology for report. but will businesses see this & stop paying for ad placement/social media teams?	- Facebook working to get credited for downstream purchases. Intro'd a self-serve User ID matching system and ads that drop cookies- Advertisers know if someone who bought something on their site saw an ad for them on FB in the previous weeks or months – not just if a direct click to purchase - not efficient- these don’t tally purchases inspired by owned (Page posts) or earned (word of mouth) media on FB. 25 most talked about Pages this week were all retailers. Walmart, Toys’R'Us, and Macy’s had the most PTAT (Likes/comments/shares). - TWITTER'S PROB: ecommerce sites can tell if someone clicked straight to their site from one of their Promoted Tweets. but what if they remember the ad or account later, search for it on Google, and end up making a purchase?
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47		AMAZON: We Doubled Kindle Sales—No, We're Not Telling You What That Really Means	http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-we-doubled-kindle-sales-2012-11#ixzz2DRGnD99p
48		- Amazon sure knows how to brag - The company says it broke its Black Friday record for Kindle sales - Kindle products are the top 4 spots of overall sales for Amazon How many Kindles did Amazon sell? - It's not telling - Jordan Rohan Stifel Nicolaus estimated Amazon sold ~6M kindles in Q42011 - Amz says it sold 1M Kindle devices per week last December - Forrester: Amz sold a total of 7M Kindle Fires (5M purchased in 2011 holiday season) Q: Do we need hard numbers or is the Amazon Kindle perceived as a success b/c Amazon just doesn't give numbers?	Worldwide Kindle Device Sales More Than Double Last Year’s Record Over Holiday Shopping Weekend - BI: "Amazon has another (pretty much) informationless press release out about Kindle sales this morning. "
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51		The Google-ICOA scandal: with millions at stake, making fake news is easier than you think	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/27/3696514/prweb-google-icoa-hoax
52		So Where Did That Fake Google Acquisition Press Release Come From? Aruba?	http://allthingsd.com/20121126/so-where-did-that-fake-google-acquisition-press-release-come-from/
53		PRWeb	http://www.prweb.com/recentnews/index.htm	SOURCE
54		Story about Google purchasing ICOA for $400 million most likely a pump and dump scheme - ICOA CEO George Strouthopoulos told MIT Tech Review it came from icoamail@gmail.com and the phone number was 297-555-2951. 297 is the area code for Aruba -PRWeb: "Vocus reviews all press releases and follows an internal process designed to maintain the integrity of the releases we send out every day. Even with reasonable safeguards identity theft occurs, on occasion, across all of the major wire services." - PRWeb allows anyone who pays to upload a release. PR Newswire and Businesswire, where you have to have an account with password - Danny Sullivan demos how the service works by searching for "Press releases" for Viagra - PRWeb promises distribution in Google News and the Associated Press, if you pay for premium services - Viagra story shows up in Houston Chronicle, which republishes PRWeb releases.
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65		Nintendo TVii launching December 8 in Japan, US and Europe in 2013	http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-tvii-launching-december-8-in-japan-us-and-europe-in-2013-27258457/
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12	tm	According to a press release on PRWeb this morning, Google had bought WiFi provider ICOA for $400 million. The only trouble is, that's not true according to ICOA. The company's chief financial officer, Erwin Vahlsing, Jr., told CNET in an email that the news is false. He didn't provide any other information.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57554193-93/google-gets-punked-with-fake-acquisition-press-release/
13	sl	2 million units of the The Galaxy Note 2 have been shipped since November 2, and Samsung says it might reach 20 million in sales. Meanwhile, Samsung's still wrapped up in proving its other products still don't infringe on apple patents. Documents filed to the San Jose federal court in California on November 23 list six Samsung products running the "Jelly Bean" and "Ice Cream Sandwich" operating systems, including the Galaxy S III, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wifi tablet, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy Rugby Pro and Galaxy S III mini.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/samsung/9703192/Samsung-hits-five-million-mark-for-Galaxy-Note-II-units.html
14	ia	Seems like people can't help themselves when it comes to bargains online. comScore says that US retail e-commerce spending for Black Friday was over $1 billion, which is up 26% compared to last year. Amazon was the online retailer with the most visits. If you're curious about what people were buying, the top moving product was apparel, followed by computer hardware.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/25/e-commerce-spending-on-black-friday-tops-1b-for-the-first-time-amazon-is-the-most-visited-retailer/
15	tm	Samsung's investigation of 105 of its suppliers has turned up several inadequate practices, but the company found no evidence of underage workers. Samsung did find overtime excesses and inordinate fines for being late or absent from work. China Labor Watch had alleged it had found evidence of long working hours and under-age workers. Samsung says it is reviewing a further 144 suppliers in China.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20491086
16	sl	Minecon is being held at Disneyland Paris this year and it's a pretty big deal- where the enormously popular game's 4,500 biggest fans come to meet each other, dress like the creatures and people found in the game and see and talk to Minecraft's creators. There are also sessions on using Minecraft in serious settings. Already it is being used in schools as a way to teach all kinds of subjects, everything from programming to geology to geo-politics.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20492574
17	ia	Nokia's unveiled its new Asha line of phones. The devices are aimed at the low-end of the market - they both sell for $62. The Asha 205 is a BlackBerry-style phone with QWERTY keyboard, while the Asha 206 is a candy-bar style phone. The phones also come with "Slam," which is Nokia's name for sharing content via Bluetooth to other devices (not just the Asha line). The phones are expected to launch by the end of the year.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57554056-94/nokia-unwraps-$62-asha-cell-phones/
18	tm	TechCrunch reports that China Times has information that Google will launch its own brand of touchscreen Chrome OS notebooks. According to the report, Taiwan-based Compal will receive the internal parts this month to begin assembly. This could mean the product ships before the end of the year.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/26/google-reportedly-preparing-to-sell-self-branded-chromebooks/
19	sl	2 posters are showing up around Facebook HQ that highlights the company's committment to Android. One has a Google Android logo robot hovering behind a plate of dog food. Printed behind the robot is the phrase, "Do you 'droidfood?," with Facebook asking its employees to "switch today" at the poster's bottom. In the second poster, Facebook shows a graph of device shipments for iPhones and Android smartphones, with of course Android growth looking exponential. As Facebook describes it on the poster, "here come the Androids."	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412445,00.asp
20	tm	Justin Bieber, long reigning king of YouTube views has been horse-danced off the top spot by Psy's Gangnam Style. The Korean music star's video passed Bieber's "Baby" on Saturday. It took Gangnam Style only 5 months to rack up more than 805 million views.Wordstream projects that Gangnam Style might reach 1 billion views by December 11th.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57553873-1/gangnam-style-slays-bieber-becomes-most-watched-vid/
21	ia	An 11-day meeting of the UN's International Telecommunications Union is set to take place starting December 3rd. The ITU will discuss over 1300 proposals that may or may not lead to more control of the Internet. A European-backed proposal wants to charge companies an extra fee for reaching users across borders. The ITU says it does not want to govern the Internet, but it must update its 1989 communications treaty, which was written before the Internet was public.	http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22065776/web-access-battles-brew-before-un-conference
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28		- FB made changes to privacy policy over holiday, you may have gotten an email about it - will now use data it has about your likes to show you ads outside FB. 1st confirmation that yes, FB building ad network outside its walled garden - FB's trying to end voting process when changing governance policies that requires it to get 30% of users to support something before it could make a significant change. but last vote FB held saw .03 percent of users participate. 30% of Facebook users to vote would mean 300M	- FB hasn't had great clickthrough rates on traditional ads - so much traffic creating another adsense could increase rev 2x, according to Chris Dixon, newest partner at Andreesen Horowitz
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31		Minecraft to aid UN regeneration projects	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20492908
32		Yes, the Raspberry Pi will run Minecraft	http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/11/yes-the-raspberry-pi-will-run-minecraft/
33		Minecraft 1.5 Redstone Update for PC will arrive in January 2013	http://www.techspot.com/news/50898-minecraft-15-redstone-update-for-pc-will-arrive-in-january-2013.html	VIDEO
34		Minecraft Reality app arrives for iOS, brings your creations into the real world for others to find	http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/11/25/minecraft-reality-app-arrives-for-ios-brings-your-creations-into-the-real-world-for-others-to-find/
35		MineCon at Disneyland Paris, 4500 attendees 8 million POC versions sold, not counting consoles, mobile apps Notch of course but also player-contributors like (Vareide, CaptainSparklez and SethBling) - 1.5 (Redstone) update coming in January-- Redstone gets variable signal strength (analogue) and a capacitor block that works like a repeater - Block will have obne input and one output. Output level dtermined by input. Weighted pressure plates. Daylight dsetector for solar power, and foireworks. South-east bug to be fixed. - Minecraft now runs on Raspberry Pi-- well Minecraft: Pi Edition, a port of the mobile app for free, support for multiple languages so you can code directly into the game - Block by Block a partnership between UN Habitat and Mojang, models development plans ( Undugu playground - part of the Kibera slum region on the outskirts of Nairobi.)	Minecraft Reality for iOS 1.99 lets you put your minecraft creations in real world locations
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38		Google Acquires U.S. National High-Traffic Broadband Wi-Fi Provider ICOA Inc. For $400M	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/26/google-acquires-u-s-national-high-traffic-broadband-wi-fi-provider-icoa-inc-for-400m/
39		The Spectrum Crunch That Never Really Was	http://www.technologyreview.com/news/507486/the-spectrum-crunch-that-never-really-was/
40		Google grabs ICOA WiFi hotspot specialist: Who needs carriers?	http://www.slashgear.com/google-grabs-icoa-wifi-hotspot-specialist-who-needs-carriers-26258259/
41		The headlines read: - Google announced it's buying ICOA for $400M - ICOA provides wireless broadband Internet in high-traffic public areas (airports, restuarants, campgrounds) - Handled Wi-Fi hotspot installation, design, maintenence The problem: - It's not true. ICOA's chief financial officer, Erwin Vahlsing, Jr., told CNET in an email that the news is false. Q: Anyone else disappointed this story isn't true?
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46		The iPad Owned Black Friday, So Let’s Start Seeing Better Shopping Experiences Designed For It	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/25/the-ipad-owned-black-friday-so-lets-start-seeing-better-shopping-experiences-designed-for-it/?icid=trending7&grcc2=8fc6c08a23e6f3b01aa7b5dd94dc2938~1353941481067~fca4fa8af1286d8a77f26033fdeed202~500e3dab6bac762e9d1ccbc335a9652b~1353941481065~98~0~0~0~0~0~0~0~9~6~10~14~-1~-8370048721092232990~~http%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2012%2F11%2F25%2Fe-commerce-spending-on-black-friday-tops-1b-for-the-first-time-amazon-is-the-most-visited-retailer%2F~
47		- comScore: black Friday U.S. retail e-commerce spending was $1.042B, 26% up from last year. This is the first time Black Friday sales surpassed $1B in online spending - For the holiday season-to-date, $13.7B spent online, which is a 16% up from last year. Consumers spend $633M on Thanksgiving Day, a 32% increase from last year. - Amazon most popular e-commerce site by visits, followed by Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Apple. In total, 57.3M Americans visited online retail sites on BF, 18% versus a year ago. - Amazon also posted the highest year-over-year visitor growth rate among the top five retailers. - For BF, the most amount of dollars online was spent on Apparel & Accessories, more than 25% of all dollars spent online. The category has historically ranked No. 2 behind Computer Hardware, as it did last year	Cyber Monday is today: comscore says if it's like the past 3 years, it will be heaviest online shopping day of season, sales up to 1.5B - IBM report has iPad dominating online sales from tablets. - mobile shopping sales up 6% points this year. mobile visits to e-commerce sites were made by 24% of all online shoppers, 10% rise from last year.
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49	ia	Microsoft 'Xbox TV' device due in 2013 with casual gaming and streaming	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/21/3674802/xbox-tv-set-top-box-casual-gaming-streaming-2013
50		- The Verge reports MS is building an Xbox set-top box - It would be a low cost alternative to its Xbox console - It doesn't replace the Xbox -- it's a second SKU to be unveiled before the holiday season 2013 - The device will run on the core components of Windows 8 and support casual gaming titles rather than full Xbox games typically found on a dedicated console. - The move is part of a broader MS effort to get its Xbox architecture on more devices (like a phone that runs Xbox Live services) Q: Does a two device setup make sense for Microsoft and the Xbox?
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53		Killer robots? Cambridge brains to assess AI risk	http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57553993-76/killer-robots-cambridge-brains-to-assess-ai-risk/
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55		University of Cambridge to host Center for the Study of Existential Risk, opening next year - founded by Bertrand Russell professor of Philosophy Huw Price, cosmology & astrophysics professor emeritus Martin Rees and Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn - Risks of AI have been posited but seriousness is hard to estimate. - Price warns that computer intelligence could mimic human evolution through the years at an accelerated rate. - Price told the AP that "It tends to be regarded as a flakey concern, but given that we don't know how serious the risks are, that we don't know the time scale, dismissing the concerns is dangerous. What we're trying to do is to push it forward in the respectable scientific community." - Biggest risk could be that AI is not hoistile, but indifferent
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2		Apple spaceship delayed, why T-Mobile hates iPhone, should you buy a warranty? http://live.twit.tv/	GUEST: Jeff Cannatta, Correspondent, Always On with Molly Wood on CNET LOWER THIRD URL: jeffcannata.com and @jeffcannata
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12	tm	Good news and bad news for RIM today. What do you want first? The good news? Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek raised his rating on RIM shares to “Hold” from “Underperform,” doubling his price target to $10, because of surprisingly strong positive response to BB10 by mobile carriers. The bad news? The US National Transportation Safety Board said it’s looking to switch from RIM’s BlackBerrys to Apple Inc.’s iPhones because BlackBerrys “have been failing both at inopportune times and at an unacceptable rate.”	http://blogs.wsj.com/canadarealtime/2012/11/21/digits-ntsb-may-drop-blackberrys-for-iphones-citing-reliability/?mod=google_news_blog
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14	sl	FCC Chair Julius Genachowski says Dish Networks will get its licence for a US mobile network, but Dish says the restrictions will "cripple our ability to enter the mobile business" by reducing possible range and coverage, such as vacating the 5mhz band. Sprint plans to deploy LTE in neighbouring spectrum, but Dish says Sprint is only planning to fill 5MHz of spectrum, and says the US customers get absolutely no gain from that.	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/21/dish_fcc_sprint/
15	ia	Apple's got all kinds of delays - takes forever to get an iPad mini, the new iTunes is in limbo and now Apple's new circular campus won't be completed until mid-2016. Apple wanted to start construction on its new headquarters this year, but the city of Cupertino may not complete its environmental impact report until June. That could delay the start of the project to 2014.	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-21/jobs-s-spaceship-like-apple-offices-to-arrive-later-than-planned.html
16	tm	After CNET reported on possible changes to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act to allow for more warrantless access to digital information, Senator Patrick Leahy posted on Twitter that he would not support such an exception. Some outlets report the rewrite was merely a draft revision for consideration and never meant for proposal. A vote on the proposal in the Senate Judiciary committee, which Senator Leahy chairs, is scheduled for next Thursday.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57552687-38/leahy-scuttles-his-warrantless-e-mail-surveillance-bill/
17	sl	Google says an upcoming UN-organised conference threatens the "free and open internet", and says some countries will try to take the net's technical specifications and domain name system from US bodies to an international organisation. Google has asked web users to add their name to an online petition to support its view.On its Take Action site, Google writes "Some proposals could permit governments to censor legitimate speech - or even allow them to cut off internet access." This could limit access to information - particularly in emerging markets.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20429625
18	ia	Samsung's going to introduce an 8-core processor on February 19th. The processor uses ARM's big.LITTLE architecture and will pair two quadcore clusters. One runs at 1.8GHz with Cortex A15 cores, the other at 1.2GHz with Cortex A7 cores. ARM's big.LITTLE scheme combines processors and switches between them based on system load. ARM says that could extend battery life by up to 70%.	http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-8-core-big-little-chip-due-2013-but-dont-expect-it-in-the-gs4-21257873/
19	tm	In a move that should quiet accusations of net neutrality violations, MacRumours reports that AT&T has started rolling out FaceTime access over cellular data to iPhone 4S users and people on unlimited data plans. Earlier this month AT&T was criticised when it announced it would only allow FaceTime over cellular data to owners of LTE-capable iPhones on a Mobile Share data plan.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57552937-37/at-t-starts-to-roll-out-facetime-for-iphone-4s-owners-report/
20	sl	A hacker from Goatse Security that found a flaw on AT&T's website that allowed harvesting of emails and user data on an iPad, & went public with their exploits to warn users, may face jailtime. Why? The hacker may have broken the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, which makes it illegal to “access a computer without authorization or exceed authorized access … from [a] protected computer.” The case could go the Supreme Court, and could set precedent for anti-hacking laws going forward.	http://bgr.com/2012/11/21/att-ipad-email-hacker-jail/
21	tm	Microsoft allows Windows 8 Pro users a free upgrade to Windows Media Center until January. Windows Wave reports this plan also allows people with unauthorised copies of Windows 8 to activate them as if authorised. Unauthorised copies of Windows can be used for 180 days. Apparently the Windows Media Center free upgrade doesn't check the underlying activation and replaces it, making the install appear valid.	http://windowswave.com/security-hole-allows-pirates-to-get-a-legitimate-windows-8-activation-for-free/
22	ia	The Government Advisory Committee published a list of "early warnings" to let generic top level domain applicants know of concerns by interested parties. Amazon is facing opposition to its application for .amazon from Brazil and Peru who say granting that gTLD would prevent the use of it for public interest related to the actual Amazon region. Australia has also flagged Amazon's applications 26 times citing competition concerns.	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/internet/9693719/Amazon-tops-list-of-new-web-address-disputes.html
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26	sl	Jobs’s Spaceship-Like Apple Offices to Arrive Later Than Planned	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/21/apple_hq_spaceship_plans_late/
27		RIM Dumped By NTSB in Favor of Apple, Citing Device Failure	http://www.forbes.com/sites/richardsaintvilus/2012/11/21/rim-dumped-by-ntsb-in-favor-of-apple-citing-device-failure/
28		- updated proposal Apple submitted to the city on Nov. 14. wanted to break ground on the 176-acre campus this year, the city may not complete its environmental impact report until June, and Apple may not be able to start work until 2014. - Apple wants to build addtl building to house utility equipment & more parking spots for the 14,200 workers Apple plans to employ at the new site. Apple said it intends to almost triple the amount of landscaped area to cover underground parking spots. It has also removed from the plans a footbridge over a creek that runs through one corner of the property.	- RIM received an analyst upgrade yesterday, today co. learned the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) plans to drop Blackberry phones in favor of the iPhone 5. In its decision, the NTSB cited reliability issues with Blackberry phones while stating they “have been failing both at inopportune times and at an unacceptable rate.”
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30	ia	T-Mobile exec: iPhone isn't worth sacrifices	http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/t-mobile-exec-iphone-isnt-worth-sacrifices/2012-11-18
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34		More American Kids Than Ever Clamor For iPhones And iPads This Holiday Season	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/21/more-american-kids-than-ever-clamor-for-iphones-and-ipads-this-holiday-season/
35		Nielsen's annual holiday shopping study - 48% of kids 6-12 want an iPad, 4 of the top 5 items wanted by this age group were from Apple - 6-12 year olds don't wan the Surface, only 6% - 21% 13+ want iPad, and 18% want a nonipad tablet 17% still wan tthe Wii U, putting it in top 5 of both lists - 13+ 3% want the Surface. HALF of the 6-12 number Upshot: Mobile devices, and game consoles can't go wrong What tech are you thinking of giving this holiday?
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40		- First heard about it in Oct 2011, service has entered a private beta in the US/UK. Janus Friis founded the subscription music service Rdio is behind this, but looks more like iTunes than Netflix - purchase or rent TV shows and movies. 24 hour time period to watch the video, begin your rental up to thirty days after you make your purchase. - so what's the holdup? in March, Vdio fired most of its engineering and design staff, including its CTO Justin Erenkrantz. CEO Ian Aaron told GigaOm that the team was busy working on Rdio and competing with Spotify	- Vdio’s website is hosted on Rdio’s servers, and the screenshot of the service prominently features the user name of Rdio’s VP of Product Malthe Sigurdsson. Vdio’s Terms of Service also reveal that users will be able to log into the service with their Rdio account. The two services apparently plan to offer users a way to use payment information provided for Rdio’s service to pay for movies bought on Vdio, and gift cards will work for either service.
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43		Eric Schmidt was talking to Reuters - “I’d argue for those of you with teenagers and preteens, you should probably have the online talk before the sex talk with your kids,” - a new survey from the Pew Center and the Berkman Center suggests that today’s parents are well aware of the need to talk to their kids about their online bodies. - 59% of the parents of teen users of social networking sites (SNS) have talked with their child because they were concerned about something posted to their profile or account. - Half of the parents surveyed say they use parental controls on electronic devices or software to monitor, block, and filter what their kids see. - 44% said they’d actually read the privacy policies of websites or social networking sites that their child uses Q: What advice do you have for younger folks about their online life?
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57		HTC DROID DNA now available at Verizon	http://www.slashgear.com/htc-droid-dna-now-available-at-verizon-21257922/
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7		Welcome to Tech News Today, I'm Tom Merritt --- I'm Sarah Lane --- I'm Iyaz Akhtar -- I'm Jason Howell
8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Reuters reports HTC CEO Peter Chou told reporters the company is happy with its patent settlement with Apple. Chou also called estimates that HTC will pay Apple $6-$8 per phone "baseless and very very wrong." The CEO would not comment on a specific number.	http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/20/us-htc-apple-idUSBRE8AJ0DZ20121120
13	ia	It's here! No, really - Nokia's maps app for iOS called "Here" is now available. Reviews on the App Store are far from good with the app garnering 2.5 stars out of 5. The Verge found some of the directions nonsensical. But, hey, it's free, right?	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/20/3670220/nokia-here-maps-iphone-ipad-hands-on
14	tm	HP reported mixed earnings, beating expectations in earnings per share but missing it's sales expectations. The company also announced it will take an "impairment charge" of $8.8 billion, $5 billion of which will be for what it calls "accounting improprieties, misrepresentations and disclosure faiures" used by the company Autonomy to inflate its value. HP acquired Autonomy while Leo Apotheker was still CEO. Apotheker told the WSJ he was “both stunned and disappointed” to learn of Autonomy’s alleged accounting improprieties. Former Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch has flatly rejected the allegations according to Reuters.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/20/3670386/hp-q3-2012-financial-results-autonomy-fraud-allegation
15	ia	Email privacy? You don't need that. A new Senate bill would allow a whole bunch of regulatory agencies access to your emails without a warrant. The agencies would need a subpoena. Oh yeah, "emergency" situations would have different rules which would allow an agency to access emails without a warrant or later court review. If your email was accessed, you'd get a notification within 10 business days, but that can be postponed by up to 360 days. The bill is up for a vote next week.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57552225-38/senate-bill-rewrite-lets-feds-read-your-e-mail-without-warrants/
16	tm	Christopher Poole, aka Moot, the founder of 4Chan, has sent a letter to a startup at the website moot.it asking the startup to change its name. Poole's lawyer claims a protectable right of publoicity to use the name Moot in online discussions. Poole has gone by the nickname since 2003. Moot.it has not yet launched but says it will include forums and comments re-imagined.	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/11/4chan-founder-sics-lawyers-on-startup-for-using-the-name-moot/
17	ia	The user @NYTOnIt regularly mocks New York Times headlines, but that account was suspended. The reason? The Times says that the Twitter account violates the NYT's trademark - the account avatar uses the NYT's "T" with what looks like a hat placed on the top of it. The account is now back up, but with a generic egg avatar for now.	http://allthingsd.com/20121120/tease-us-all-you-like-says-the-new-york-times-but-hands-off-our-font/
18	tm	The photo- and video-sharing site and app Color officially announced it will shut down as of Dec. 31. According to legal paperwork obtained by TechCrunch, Adam Witherspoon, is filing a lawsuit against Color and co-founder Bill Nguyen alleging misdeeds and "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Color has not responded to the allegations	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412335,00.asp
19	ia	Google's working on an open alternative to AirPlay says Google product manager Timbo Drayson speaking to GigaOm. Timbo says the goal is to "move the whole industry forward." Most curious about the new protocol would be two-way communications between devices. So maybe in the future your Google TV could beam content to your Android device.	http://gigaom.com/video/google-open-airplay-alternative/
20	tm	Google's lobbying efforts must be paying off. In a letter to Federal Trade Commission chairman Jon Leibotwitz, Reps. Anna Eshoo and Zoe Lofgren of California said they believe agency action against Google would be “unwarranted, unwise and likely have negative implications for our nation’s economy.” The FTC has been investigating antitrust allegations agasint Google.	http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-tech/post/reps-eshoo-lofgren-caution-ftc-on-google-probe-thecircuit/2012/11/19/a33c9d0c-3274-11e2-bfd5-e202b6d7b501_blog.html
21	ia	Deadline Hollywood says TVGuide.com is on the verge of being sold off for about $20 million. AllThingsD says that the buyer could be Yahoo. The deal is not yet finalized as Yahoo is looking to see if TVGuide would make sense in its overall strategy.	http://allthingsd.com/20121119/yahoo-is-among-those-mulling-a-tvguide-com-bid-for-about-20-million/
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27	ia	Nokia's Here Maps out now for iOS, the wait for a true Google Maps replacement continues	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/20/3670220/nokia-here-maps-iphone-ipad-hands-on
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29		- Nokia's Here maps are now available for iOS (both iPad and iPhone ready) App Store Reviews: - Reviews on the app store: 2.5 stars, 62/157 ratings are 1 star, 47 are 5 star - "Absolute garbage" others say "The best Maps for iOS" Hands on impressions: - Can save a map area (downloads for offline availability) - Map text looks fuzzy - Load audio for walking directions, not driving
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32		HP Beats Street Amid Sales Declines, Takes $8.8 Billion Charge	http://allthingsd.com/20121120/hp-beats-street-amid-sales-declines-takes-8-8-billion-charge/
33		What Exactly Happened at Autonomy?	http://allthingsd.com/20121120/what-exactly-happened-at-autonomy/
34		- $5 billion to clean up Autonomy. That’s the British software firm HP acquired for nearly $12 billion in cash and debt under prior CEO Léo Apotheker and CSO Bill Veghte. -$8 billion charge recorded in August for the write-down in Goodwill on EDS. - HP said the charge had to do with “serious accounting improprieties, disclosure failures and outright misrepresentations at Autonomy that occurred prior to HP’s acquisition of Autonomy and the associated impact of those improprieties, failures and misrepresentations on the expected future financial performance of the Autonomy business over the long-term.” - According to Whitman, Autonomy's financials were externally audited twice, by Deloitte and KPMG, and neither of the auditors found any irregularities.	HP claims - Autonoomy sold hardware at a loss, but booked them as high-margin sales, booking a portion of the cost as marketing - Sold software to value-add resellers with no end users, inflating revenue - Long-term hosting deals were converted to short-term licensing deals boosting subscription revenue numbers that should have been deferred - HP CFO Cathie Lesjak said: Autonomy was able to boost its gross margins, a key measurement of profitability. Where Autonomy had been reporting gross margins in the neighborhood of 40 percent to 45 percent, Lesjak said a more realistic gross margin at Autonomy going forward is in the 28 percent to 30 percent range.
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36	tm	Senate bill rewrite lets feds read your e-mail without warrants	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57552225-38/senate-bill-rewrite-lets-feds-read-your-e-mail-without-warrants/
37		Patrick Leahy, Chairman Senate Judiciary Committee introduced Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act in May 2011 - Required search warrants for private electronic communications and ;locations of mobile devices. - Exception already allowed police to peruse historical whereabouts based on cell phone movements, without a warrant. - New rewrite allows 22 agencies ( NLRB, OSHA, SEC or FTC) to access e-mail, Google Docs files, Facebook wall posts, and Twitter direct messages without a search warrant. - Scheduled for a vote next week - Bill needed to update 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act - Law enforcement agencies (DoJ, Sherrigffs, DAs) objected to the requirement for a warrant. - U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police needed a search warrant for GPS tracking of vehicles. Lower courts have ruled the same for cell phones and email
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41	ia	Live ESPN programming now available with Xbox WatchESPN app (video demo)	http://www.geekwire.com/2012/watchespn-xbox/	VIDEO (1:11 in)
42		All ESPN Programming now available on Xbox LIVE	http://majornelson.com/2012/11/19/all-espn-programming-now-available-on-xbox-live/
43		- New WatchESPN app for Xbox 360 - The app now provides content from all of ESPN's networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3 and ESPN Goal Line/Buzzer Beater, through to subscribers of Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold subscription service ($60 per year). - Before you coundn't get streams of regular shows like SportsCenter - Also requires having a video subscription from Comcast Xfinity TV, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Verizon FiOS TV and Midcontinent Communications. - Video demo at GeekWire shows off the power of the app. You can watch two things at once, live ticker on the bottom of the screen - DVR like functionality (GW couldn't get it to work though). GW found a 10s delay compared to live TV Q: General impressions of the app/would you choose to watch on your Xbox over your cable box instead?
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45	ia	Google wants to take on Apple with an open AirPlay alternative	http://gigaom.com/video/google-open-airplay-alternative/
46		- Google introduced airplay-like video beaming from Android to Google TV devices last week, but Google product manager Timbo Drayson told GigaOm that this is just the first step. - "We really want to move the whole industry forward." - The new protocol makes it possible for data to flow in both directions, Drayson explained, which would enable developers to build second-screen experiences that correspond to what’s happening on live TV as well. - Also on the roadmap: beaming content from your laptop to your TV screen. Q: There are competing preexisting standards and tech out there (DLNA, Miracast), can a Google implementation survive?
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48	tm	Quantum cryptography done on standard broadband fibre	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13940928
49		Quantum Cryptography: As Awesome As It Is Pointless	http://www.wired.com/politics/security/commentary/securitymatters/2008/10/securitymatters_1016
50		Stanford’s quantum entanglement device brings us one step closer to quantum cryptography	http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/140739-stanfords-quantum-entanglement-device-brings-us-one-step-closer-to-quantum-cryptography
51		Quantum Cryptography Can Mix With Data Traffic, Say Cambridge Boffins	http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/quantum-cryptography-security-toshib-99641	citation- not necessary for screenshots
52		Quantum Key Distribution encodes keys in pulses of light based on th epolarisation of photons. - Once a photon has been observed its state changes. Eavesdroppers are always known. - Previously faint QKD pulses required dedicated fiber - Andrew Shields of Toshiba's Cambridge Research Laboratory and his colleagues developed way to send QKD over regular fiber	- Detector sensitive for 100 millionths of a microsecond, Gate opens for a tenth of a billionth of a second at just the time the QKD photons arrive - standard fibre, regular data at 1Gbps. secure key rate of over 500kbps for 50km of fibre - Close to being out of the lab, at a cost of tens of thousands of pounds according to Shields - Related: Stanford researchers making advances in entanglement using a quantum dot array - Controversy over effectiveness. Bruce Schneier among others argues QKD solves the wrong problem. Encryption is not the weak point
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77		Hi guys Tout you might be interested in a story currently breaking (well, since 7pm AU time). Australia's first attempt at a Black Friday style sale has failed in the worst possible way. Core website failure 1 minute before sale start. Still down at 9pm. Other retailer sites down. Maybe worth looking into and seeing how bad some people do web infrastructure scalability down here. Quite embarrassing really :( we got more memes out of it though :) Long time listener/watcher - love your work!! Cheers, Matt
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79		Hello TNT gang: I enjoy your web show all the way from Abu Dhabi, UAE. I have something to share with you about something that Tom Merritt talked about in one of the past shows about "Google smart cars in which we press a bottom, and it takes me to a predestine location". Well, there is a small experimental city near my housing complex called Masdar City, right next to the airport, where everything is either solar, wind, and thermal powered, and the only mode of transportation is electric GPS-guided cars. The goal is to extend that transportation system to the whole area by 2030. Check it out in www.masdarcity.ae for more details. Tom, your dream will be soon a reality. Keep up the great work. Sincerely, Vladimir Garcia	http://www.masdarcity.ae/
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81		Hello, TNT Crew, Listening to your discussion on Apple's reported inclusion of Siri and Maps into builds for OS X 10.9, I feel you miss a critical point in that adding these features -- along with the broader integration of iOS with OS X -- is simply Apple preparing to offer LTE capability for their Air and Pro MacBook lines. Siri and Maps are systems which both depend on, and increase, the benefit of ubiquitous connectivity. I've been surprised that the MacBook Air hasn't already offered a mobile data option, but the trajectory of the OS really makes me feel that this is eminent. Anyway, love the show! --Ryan D.
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8		We'll keep you up to date on the most important stories in the tech world, and put them in context for you.
9		We start with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse
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12	tm	Nintendo launched the Wii U in North America yesterday. The game console sells for $249 for a version with 8 GB of storage and $349 for a version with 32 GB of storage plus extras like a free copy of Nintendo Land and a stand for the Wii Tablet controller. Both versions come with a massive 5GB software update that takes over an hour to install. Some new Wii U owners report interrupting the install with a power outage or Internet disruption can brick the console.	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/nov/19/wii-u-launch-us-problems
13	sl	Intel's Paul Otellini will retire from his president and CEO post in May 2013. The time frame will give the board of directors around 6 months to look for a worthy successor. The board said that it's open to either internal or external candidates for the job. Otellini will retire after almost 40 years of employment with Intel.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57551714-92/intel-ceo-paul-otellini-will-retire-in-may/
14	ia	Xbox World published all kinds of details about the next Xbox. The magazine calls it the Xbox 720 and says it will have a Blu-ray drive, the ability to watch and record television, and a new version of the Kinect. The 720 would also have a new controller, which has been previously rumored to have an HD touch screen.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57551679-75/xbox-720-to-offer-kinect-2.0-and-blu-ray-drive-says-xbox-world/
15	tm	Cisco announced Sunday it will pay $1.2 billion to buy Meraki, a company started by MIT grads and backed by Google and Sequoia among others. Meraki provides cloud control and security for WiFi networks and mobile devices. if you've used WiFi at a Starbucks, you've used Meraki.'	http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/cisco-to-buy-meraki-for-1-2-billion/
16	sl	Last week a report made the rounds that Apple would be delaying the new 21.5 and 27-inch iMac because of an issue with the welding process in the iMac's aluminum body. Although 9to5Mac has sources that say they'll be shipping on time after all. However, iMacs launching on time doesn't mean that they'll be available right away. Outside the U.S., the computers will likely be in short supply through the end of the year.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57551682-37/apples-new-imacs-still-on-track-for-nov-dec-launch-report/
17	ia	Samsung has filed with an intellectual property tribunal in Korea seeking to invalidate a bunch of LG OLED patents. Samsung says those patents lack innovation. Back in September, LG sued Samsung over violating seven of the patents Samsung is now seeking to get invalidated.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57551742-38/samsung-sues-lg-display-over-oled-patents/
18	tm	9to5 Mac's reliable sources are at it again, with a believable rumor that the next version of OS X, 10.9 could come with Siri and Apple Maps. The sources rerpot early builds of 10.9, possibly codenamed Lynx, are still under development, but currently include the two services.	http://9to5mac.com/2012/11/19/early-builds-of-apples-upcoming-os-x-10-9-include-siri-and-maps-integration/
19		Exclusive: Mac OS X 10.9 will be named LYNX	http://applescoop.com/2012/11/17/exclusive-mac-os-x-10-9-will-be-named-lynx/
20	sl	U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has approved the $22.5M fine Google has agreed to pay in order to settle FTC claims that it illegally bypassed user privacy settings in Safari. Google and the FTC reached the settlement agreement in August when Google agreed to pay a fine because it "placed an advertising tracking cookie on the computers of Safari users who visited sites within Google's DoubleClick advertising network.". It's the largest fine the FTC has ever imposed against a single company.	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57551610-93/judge-oks-$22.5m-fine-against-google-for-safari-tracking/
21	tm	The Verge points to a thread at WPCentral where users of Windows Phone 8 devices from HTC and Nokia all report random reboots of their phones. The Verge reports a phone they were testing rebooted on more than one occasion. A thread on Microsoft's support forums regarding the issue has more than 65 replies.	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/18/3660974/htc-8x-lumia-920-reboot-freezing-battery-issues
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23	ia	There's a bug in the latest version of Android. If you try to input a contact's birthday, you'll find that there is no option to select December as the month. The bug affects the Android 4.2 People app. Google is working on a fix that will hit in the next update.	http://www.zdnet.com/google-working-on-returning-missing-december-to-android-4-2-users-7000007591/
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29	tm	Wii U users reporting bricked consoles after losing power while trying to install big update	http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/19/3665588/wii-u-brick-console-update-patch-nintendo
30		Ben Fritz Tweet about Wii U bricking	https://twitter.com/benfritz/status/270020850252656640
31		Wii U Gray Market Is Frothy And Heating Up As Scalpers Sell Online	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/19/wii-u-gray-market-is-frothy-and-heating-up-as-scalpers-sell-online/
32		Netflix is immediately available on Nintendo's Wii U	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57551596-93/netflix-is-immediately-available-on-nintendos-wii-u/
33		Nintendo Wii U Teardown	http://www.pcper.com/reviews/General-Tech/NIntendo-Wii-U-Teardown-Photos-and-Video
34		Nintendo charging $0.50 for minors to register on Wii U Nintendo Network	http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-charging-0-50-for-minors-to-register-on-wii-u-nintendo-network-19257548/
35		Wii U flying off shelves, greay market sales anywhere from $100 ($349 32GB) above retail to $3,000. (10-pack Twinkies bundled $5,000) - Software update is 5GB (more than 1 hour), some users reporting bricked consoles if lost power or internet - In that huge software update comes Netflix, though rest of TVii still not expected until December - During signup oif you admit to being younger than 18 it requires a 50 cent credit card charge - Anandtech teardown: Rendering the Wii U menu actually consumes almost as much power as playing Super Mario U.	L.A. Times reporter Ben Fritz is one of the most prominent people to tweet that his system was rendered useless by an interruption
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38		Xbox 720: XBW uses penultimate issue to 'tell you everything we know'	http://www.computerandvideogames.com/379069/xbox-720-xbw-uses-penultimate-issue-to-tell-you-everything-we-know/
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40		- Xbox World says it's got details on the Xbox 720 - Xbox 720 would have: Kinect 2.0. A leaked MS doc says that the next Kinect would be more accurate, better voice recognition, stereo imaging and be able to track four players at once - Microsoft is also eyeing AR (augmented reality) glasses for the 720 at some future stage. - Blu-ray - Input and output for watching and recording TV - an "innovative controller" - Last Feb, Xbox World said the controller would include a built-in HD touch screen - Power: Quad-core processor, 8GB RAM - Xbox World even put together a 3D mock up Q: Does it sound like a winner?
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42	sl	Early builds of Apple’s upcoming OS X 10.9 include Siri and Maps integration	http://9to5mac.com/2012/11/19/early-builds-of-apples-upcoming-os-x-10-9-include-siri-and-maps-integration/
43		iTunes Match down as Apple's iCloud issues continue	http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/19/itunes-match-down-as-apples-icloud-issues-continue
44		- sources tell 9to5Mac that Siri and Maps are coming to OS X 10.9, due out next year - Dictation uses a similar infrastructure and hardware resources as Siri, available on all Macs capable of running Mountain Lion. but Siri restricted on iOS to newer devices. - Apple reportedly offering MapKit framework for devs, in OS X 10.9, Apple might want own full-fledged Maps app on the Mac	- meanwhile, apple suffered game center/imessage outage a few times over last few months, happened again over the weekend, facetime & iTunes Match down too. - iTunes Match is a paid service that users pay $24.99 per year to use. - ac/dc entire collection now available in itunes. long a holdout, didn't like idea of buying single song, protected album
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52		Cisco buys Meraki for $1.2 billion: 5 reasons the deal makes sense	http://www.zdnet.com/cisco-buys-meraki-for-1-2-billion-5-reasons-the-deal-makes-sense-7000007603/
53		Cisco acquires Meraki: how 3 guys from MIT transformed the networking industry	http://sequoiacapital.tumblr.com/post/36033519237/cisco-acquires-meraki-how-3-guys-from-mit-transformed
54		Meraki customers	http://www.meraki.com/customers	Great visual of all the customers Meraki serves - just scroll through
55		What is Meraki that Cisco's paying $1.2 billion for? - Ever used WiFi at Starbucks? Applebee's? You've used Meraki's service. - Created at MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science 2006 by Sanjit Biswas (CEO), John Bicket (CTO) and Hans Robertson (Product Mgmt.) - Provides WiFi for State and local gov't and some school districts - provides Wi-Fi, switching, security and mobile device management via a centralized cloud platform. - enables Cisco to make simple, secure, cloud managed networks available to our global customer base of mid-sized businesses and enterprises," Rob Soderbery, senior vice president, Cisco Enterprise Networking Group - Meraki (may-rah-kee) is a Greek word that means doing something with passion and soul.
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58		Windows 8 — Disappointing Usability for Both Novice and Power Users	http://www.useit.com/alertbox/windows-8.html
59		What not to buy on Black Friday: Windows 8 PCs & laptops	http://www.zdnet.com/what-not-to-buy-on-black-friday-windows-8-pcs-and-laptops-7000007557/
60		- Design critique of Windows 8 by Jakob Nielsen is getting buzz - He regularly analyzes UI - Nielsen brought in 12 "experienced PC users" to try out Windows on both PCs and Surface RT tablets. - Nielsen took issue with a number of points. Let's take a look at a few and see what we think: - Double Desktop = Cognitive Overhead and Added Memory Load. Users have to remember where to go for certain features - Lack of Multiple Windows = Memory Overload for Complex Tasks the main UI restricts users to a single window, so the product ought to be renamed "Microsoft Window." - Flat Style Reduces Discoverability Where can you click? Everything looks flat, and in fact "Change PC settings" looks more like the label for the icon group than a clickable command.
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69		Support for the Messages Beta app on Lion will be pulled on December 14	http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/106282/messages-beta-app-lion-december-14/
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83		Hey everyone, love the show. I'm here to respond to a voice mail about Amazon discounting monthly Prime memberships. I believe Amazon did this because a bunch of people would pay just $8, and get free shipping during the holiday season. Amazon would lose a bunch of money, in one of the greatest seasons for retail. Just my thoughts. - Anthony.	http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/19/amazon-confirms-its-ended-7-99-monthly-prime-trial-weeks-after-kicking-off-testing/
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