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Windows 8 Computers are already on Sale [Update]

 Windows 8 Computers are already on Sale
What the heck? So much for a concerted launch event for Windows 8 on October 26th. HSN.com is already selling five Windows 8 PC models online, ready to ship now.
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Swartz’s Last Gift, the Invasion of the Androids & More…

Source: LXer

Much controversy ensued immediately following Swartz’s tragic death when it was revealed to the public that prosecuters wouldn’t agree to a plea deal that didn’t include Swartz pleading guilty to felony charges and spending at leas ...
Full article at: LXer  More like this  22 hours ago, 10:58am CDT

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DirecTV Consider to Acquire Hulu
DirecTV Consider to Acquire Hulu
DirecTV, the second largest satellite provider in the United States is vacillating over a decision. Should it or should it not buy Hulu? And furthermore ought it to wholly or partially acquire the online site that lends access to television programs?
 
Microsoft plans to update Xbox 360 Dashboard UI for 2013
Microsoft plans to update Xbox 360 Dashboard UI for 2013
Who hasn’t heard of the Xbox phenomenon that has swept the world by storm in recent years. The Xbox 360 Dashboard is being updated for the year 2013. As for the new Xbox it will be launched close to the middle of May.
 
Yahoo to Buy Tumblr and Update Flickr
Yahoo to Buy Tumblr and Update Flickr
The CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer has decided to buy the social micro-blogging site known as Tumblr. She also plans on updating Flickr for her company’s sake. Both these transactions are rumored to take place in an event set for Monday.
 

Smartphone App Wrap: Travel, TV, Google, and sports

Source: ZDNet

Summary: As summer approaches and we start to think about getting out and about, I took a look at apps related to travel, sports, and the new Google I/O launches. (Image: Google Hangouts) As the pleasant w ...
Full article at: ZDNet  More like this  1 day ago, 8:06am CDT

Why are you using an email address you don’t own?

Source: Ed Bott's Windows Expertise

Back before the turn of the century, it was common for most people to get their personal email through an account provided by their Internet service provider. But when you moved, or changed from Qwest to ...
Full article at: Ed Bott's Windows Expertise  More like this  1 day ago, 4:05pm CDT

Epson’s augmented reality smart glasses show off gesture control at Google I/O

Source: Digital Trends

All the cool kids at Google I/O may be walking around with Google Glass, but they can only see the interface out of one eye and need to use their voice or swipe their finger against the side of the eyewear to navigate the device. With the ...
Full article at: Digital Trends  More like this  1 day ago, 3:11pm CDT

Upgrade your PC or Mac (May 2013 edition)

Source: ZDNet

Summary: Now that tablets and smartphones are all the rage, people are making their PCs last longer by improving them with strategic upgrades. But choosing the right upgrades can mean the difference between a faster, ...
Full article at: ZDNet  More like this  1 day ago, 3:08pm CDT

Rivals: The long burning turf war between Google and Microsoft

Source: The Next Web

Google CEO Larry Page took a public swipe at Microsoft in his speech at the end of the I/O event’s opening keynote. The remark came as part of a speech that included a call for less negativity and increased interoperability among technol ...
Full article at: The Next Web  More like this  1 day ago, 3:03pm CDT

Weird Tech 3: Cool Keyboards

Source: ZDNet

Summary: Board of your keyboard? How about something Klingon or shoe - like? Some are functional, some are edible, all are worth a look. By Eileen Brown for Social Business | May 17, 2013 -- 18:49 GMT (11:49 PDT) Beer keyboard Concept keyboard - but if ...
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