Thursday 31 October 2013

Facebook s first real phone shouldn t be a BlackBerry

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Facebooks first real phone shouldnt be a BlackBerry

10.30.2013 12:30 PM

Zuckerberg says hardware isn't part of Facebook's mobile-first strategy. So what's up with the BlackBerry meetings?

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Report: Verizon could rescue Intel's odd set-top business

10.30.2013 1:14 PM

Under the direction of a new CEO, Intel seems to be dumping its nascent set-top box business onto Verizon -- which is probably a better fit, anyway.

 

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Canon Pixma MG7120 review: All this gorgeous printer needs is cheaper ink

10.30.2013 2:00 PM

Great design and print quality melted our ink-obsessed hearts. A little.

Facebook strengthens its grip on mobile, latest earnings show

10.30.2013 2:05 PM

Mobile is a critical area of Facebooks business as more Internet users migrate away from the desktop in favor smartphones and tablets.

Fuel3D Sunflower Scan

Every existing smartphone and tablet can now be a 3D scanner

10.30.2013 2:05 PM

Microsoft research team claims it has devised a way to turn 2D images into a 3D renderings in less than two minutes.

Second-gen Google Glass looks even dorkier than the original

10.30.2013 2:23 PM

Google took its most unattractive product and somehow made it look worse.

Outlook.com calendar maintenance enters its second week

10.30.2013 3:00 PM

Maintenance work on Outlook.com's calendar application is now in its second week, and the lengthy, ongoing tune-up could be causing problems for users.

Some Windows 8.1 updates tripping over driver problems

10.30.2013 3:13 PM

Users say they're getting an error message when they try to update to Windows 8.1; Microsoft says it's looking into the matter.

Some users grumble about Twitter's photo previews

10.30.2013 3:21 PM

Angry about a change in Twitter that puts photo previews front and center? You're not alone.

Facebook's phone-first strategy is paying off -- to the tune of $2 billion

10.30.2013 3:58 PM

Facebook makes almost half of its ad revenue from the ads you see on your phone.

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Massive ads set to take over Windows' Bing app

10.30.2013 4:04 PM

New "hero ads" within the Windows Bing app will dominate your entire screen. So far, however, they're confined to Windows 8.1.

Apple's tablet lead shrinks as Android gains momentum

10.30.2013 12:30 PM

Android tablets drove tablet sales growth in the third quarter of 2013. Apples iPad shipments were flat, and Windows tablets continued to struggle, according to two research reports.

TiVo adds out-of-home TV streaming, show downloads

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TiVo adds out-of-home TV streaming, show downloads

10.24.2013 5:19 PM

TiVo's DVR has added out-of-home internet streaming and downloads for iOS devices.

The Shining

Now screaming: 13 flicks for your All Hallows horror binge

10.25.2013 3:00 AM

These online Halloween goodies are so scary that they'll still be rattling around in your head long after the Great Pumpkin has disappeared for another year.

 

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Bring your Halloween jack-o'-lanterns to life with these tech hacks

10.25.2013 3:30 AM

If you really want to scare the crap out of the neighbor's kids, you need a pumpkin with batteries!

Gasp! Comcast just made HBO available without a cable subscription

10.25.2013 11:52 AM

Finally, fans may be able to watch Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire without being forced to pay for the Game Show Network.

Now that's eye candy: Streaming Halloween episodes of your favorite TV shows

10.25.2013 1:42 PM

You can't spell Halloween without "ha," and these shows will make you laugh, not scream.

NBA

How to watch the NBA anywhere, on any device

10.29.2013 3:00 AM

A look at the (not so) many ways to catch the NBA on your computer, phone, or tablet this season.

Grab these ghost-hunting PC tools when paranormal activity is at its peak

10.29.2013 3:30 AM

Scary noises. Darting shadows. Hazy apparitions. Your PC can detect, document, or debunk them.

Netflix considers making movies for simultaneous theater and streaming release

10.29.2013 7:48 AM

And Netflix may even bankroll some flicks of its own to prime the pump, according to the company's chief content officer.

The Week in iOS Accessories: Fresh Air

10.29.2013 11:00 AM

The newest member of the iOS family won't be available for a few more days, but it already has accessories to make it easier and more comfortable to use.

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Report: Verizon could rescue Intel's odd set-top business

10.30.2013 1:14 PM

Under the direction of a new CEO, Intel seems to be dumping its nascent set-top box business onto Verizon -- which is probably a better fit, anyway.

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