"HP Envy Spectre XT (nb-13-2006tu) Ultrabook/HP Envy Spectre XT review: a good looking Ultrabook that would kill if it had a better screen and a quieter cooling fan"
PCWorld Australia 7:22 AM
"IBM claims spintronics memory breakthrough: In a paper to be published in the scientific journal Nature this week, IBM researchers claim to have had a huge breakthrough in spintronics, a technology that could significantly boost capacity and lower power use over today's memory and storage devices."
Computerworld New Zealand 3:27 PM
"IBM sets sights on RIM: There are rumours that IBM might be interested in acquiring the Canadian manufacturer's enterprise division"
ITP Technology 7:34 AM
"IBM hints at RIM enterprise business bid"
Equities.com 7:33 AM
"IBM Introduced Its First Personal Computer"
digtriad.com 7:52 PM
"High-Tech companies like Intel logs into advertising services too"
The Economic Times 7:53 PM
"Surface 2 already in development"
Electronista 6:53 PM
"eBay seller claims to be auctioning a Microsoft Xbox Durango development kit"
The Verge 7:47 PM
"Microsoft keeps pushing for a third German injunction against Google's Motorola Mobility"
Foss Patents 9:42 AM
"Electronic Arts Sees New Windows As Central Mobile Game Platform"
Bloomberg 7:37 AM
"Crackle brings its movie-streaming party to Windows Phone"
Engadget 7:52 AM
"Microsoft reveals Metro replacement name"
CRN 7:54 PM
"Microsoft may have renamed Metro but won't let you switch it off, Surface 2 in the pipeline"
Smart Company Magazine (Australia) 7:54 PM
"Google v Oracle: judge's order creates ethical dilemma for tech bloggers/Court tells companies to reveal names of journalists and bloggers they might have a financial relationship with"
The Guardian 7:55 PM
"PC price cuts expected in Europe amid shipments slump: Declining PC shipments in Western Europe during the second quarter of 2012 could result in significant price cuts later this year"
New Zealand Reseller News 7:48 PM
"IBM Interested in RIM Enterprise Services"
Social Barrel 8/11
"IBM wants RIM's crown jewel: its enterprise business, Report says: Acquisition could proVide a boost to IBM mobile business, but analysts are skeptical"
Computerworld 8/11
"Reports: IBM considering acquisition of RIM enterprise services?"
Computerworld UK 8/11
"Report of IBM interest gives RIM stock a shot in the arm"
Vancouver Sun 8/11
"IBM's $50 million investment in E. Fishkill plant may cool rumors"
Poughkeepsie Journal 8/11
"Google calls Search Plus Your World 'a learning experience' as it works to tweak formula"
The Verge 8/11
"Mitt's VP App Unsurprisingly Fails At Its One Simple Job"
Gizmodo 8/11
"Can alcohol make tech companies more creative? A recent study suggests that though alcohol might impair one's focus a little, it might do wonders for one's creative juices."
CNET News 8/11
"Researchers make unsuitable parts work as solar cells, could lead to cheaper panels"
Engadget 8/11
"Pentagon Designing Robotic AlphaDogs, Cheetahs and Creepy Worms for Reconnaissance Missions"
Patent Bolt 8/11
"Google to demote pirated content"
Melbourne Age 8/11
"Google changes its search formula to address piracy: Google's new search formula penalizes sites that have drawn many copyright complaints."
Los Angeles Times 8/11
"Google Earth helps locate 'lost' Egyptian Pyramid"
ANI 8/11
"Gauss Malware Poses Threat to Various Computers"
Social Barrel 8/11
"Researchers propose à la carte internet services, overhaul for web infrastructure"
Engadget 8/11
"Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net Gaming Service Hacked"
Social Barrel 8/11
"Facebook will Undertake Privacy Checks for 2 Decades – FTC"
Social Barrel 8/11
"Audi R8 e-tron to feature digital AMOLED rear-view mirror"
Engadget 8/11
"RIM: Layoffs Are Ongoing, Will Not Affect BB10"
TechCrunch 8/10
"RIM to lay off 3,000 employees starting next week"
BGR 8/10
"Exovolt stackable battery creates unlimited capacity: Billed as the first of its kind, Exovolt lets you build a tower of power for gadgets on the go."
CNET News 8/10
"Google To Downgrade Pirate Sites In Search Results"
Associated Press 8/10
"Google adds Now-style quick answers to mobile web results"
ZDNet 8/10
"New Technology Means You'll Never Run Another Yellow Light"
Wired 8/10
"Soft robot inches along like a worm"
TG Daily 8/10
"How to Detect Apps Leaking Your Data: A service called Mobilescope acts as a watchdog, alerting users when apps copy and transmit sensitive information."
Technology Review 8/10
"Geek girls unite with games, comics, Buffy"
Reuters 8/10
"Kinect 2 image leaked, shows increased detail and depth data"
The Verge 8/10
"New algorithm said to scrub nets for threats"
EE Times 8/10
"Samsung readies Exynos 5 Dual chip for tablets"
V3 8/10
"Samsung's ARM-powered Exynos 5250 is a next-gen mobile dream"
TG Daily 8/10
"Samsung details next-gen Exynos processor for smartphones and tablets"
IDG News Service 8/10
"Facebook's campus is getting a razor-sharp perk: A barbershop"
Los Angeles Times 8/10
"Call it Zucker Burg: Facebook campus gets its own Main Street/New Facebook campus in Menlo Park is out in the boondocks, so the company is building its own Main Street to cater to employees and attract bright Silicon Valley minds."
Los Angeles Times 8/10
"Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer attempting to recruit Twitter executive, report says"
CBS News 8/10
"Spam sticking to Pinterest: Website shuts accounts in move to curb problem"
Boston Herald 8/10
"Blizzard Battle.net hack attack hits millions"
BBC 8/10
"Windows 8: Microsoft Shelves 'Metro' For 'Modern'"
Social Barrel 8/11
"Microsoft Addresses Criticisms to Windows 8 Gaming"
Social Barrel 8/11
"Microsoft Claims Windows 8 Built For Gaming, As Long As It Is Xbox Live Gaming"
Decrypted Tech 8/11
"Why Acer is wrong about Microsoft Surface: Acer's CEO tells Microsoft to 'think twice' about building tablets because it's 'not something you are good at'"
Computerworld 8/11
"Microsoft Not Planning To Sell Its Facebook Shares When The Lock Up Period Ends Next Week"
Business Insider 8/10
"'Modern UI' to be the new Metro?"
Ars Technica 8/10
"Python For Microsoft Excel Company IronSpread Comes Out of Beta, Changes Name To DataNitro"
TechCrunch 8/10
"Animate Household Objects With Microsoft's KinEtre"
PC Magazine 8/10
"This Guy's Microsoft Blog Will Be Seen As A Death Warrant By Advertisers"
Business Insider 8/10
"Tampa Educators, Students to Benefit From New Microsoft Digital Education Initiative With City, Hillsborough County Public Schools"
PRNewswire 8/10
"Where Microsoft geeks go to 'Do epic $#!+'"
CNNMoney 8/10
Government/Law/Politics
"Fox suing another TV streaming service"
Electronista 6:23 PM
"For Jennifer Sultan, a Dot-Com Bust"
New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 1:34 PM
"Bitcoinica users sue for $460k in lost Bitcoins: A complaint filed in SF accuses the trading platform of breach of contract."
Ars Technica 8/11
"FTC Finalizes Privacy Settlement with Facebook"
Associated Press 8/10
"Scottish community broadband gets a £5m boost"
ZDNet 8/10
"Scotland adds £5m to broadband rollout pot"
V3 8/10
"Remote Scottish communities to benefit from £5m broadband fund"
Techworld 8/10
"Dotcom in prang as 'over the top' raid scrutinised"
Fairfax NZ News 8/10
"Reveton ransomware poses as FBI to extort money from web users"
V3 8/10
"FBI issues ransom malware warning after being 'inundated' by victims: After hitting UK, 'Reveton' on rampage in US"
Techworld 8/10
"US warning: Big uptick in Reveton malware impersonating the FBI"
Network World 8/10
"Google FTC Fine Illustrates Mixed-Up Priorities of US Watchdog Agencies"
PCWorld 8/10
"NASA about to perform the ultimate software upgrade . . . on Mars"
Houston Chronicle 8/10
"Chinese authorities find no underage workers at Samsung supplier"
IDG News Service 8/10
"CIA Investment Group Backs SiOnyx 'Black Silicon' Imaging: CIA firm invests in black silicon semiconductors, which enhance sensitivity of low-light, infrared imaging systems in defense, security systems."
InformationWeek 8/10
Analysis/Editorial/Help/Opinion
"No computer required: The Doxie Go portable document scanner reviewed/Convenience and good software help to compensate for a high price tag."
Ars Technica 8:56 PM
"ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A Ultrabook review: a high-res display, and a much-improved keyboard"
Engadget 11:23 AM
"Is it OK to replace optimized code with readable code? Weighing the opportunity cost of making improvements."
Ars Technica 8/11
"Google Now Is Watching You: The new OS feature Google Now is practical now, but will it become overly invasive?"
PC Magazine 8/10
"10 Tips for Gmail and Google Calendar: From remote calendar access to auto-declining appointments, here are 10 tips and tricks that will keep you focused, organized and productive."
CIO 8/10
"Is Your Computer Infected With Gauss Malware?"
PC Magazine 8/10
"Mind the gaps: 3 missing pieces in cloud computing"
InfoWorld 8/10
"Meet the free alternatives to Photoshop, Acrobat and AutoCAD"
The Globe and Mail 8/10
"BYOD Improves Productivity, but Security Still a Concern: Trend Micro"
eWeek 8/10
"No medals at Olympics for 3-D TV, Ultra HDTV"
EE Times 8/10
"Best Google Nexus 7 Apps: 16 Free Downloads for Your Android Tablet"
PCWorld 8/10
"It's Nice to See Google Focused On Search Again"
Techland 8/10
"Back-To-School: How To Become A Google Intern"
TechCrunch 8/10
"The 6 companies Google has bought in 2012 (so far): Google has been bolstering its technology by buying out other companies; here are six the search giant has bought this year"
Network World 8/10
"10 tips & tricks for Google Calendar and Gmail"
CIO 8/10
"Samsung tablet sales: Teeny tiny next to iPad"
CNET News 8/10
"US video game sales drop for 8th straight month"
Associated Press 8/10
"Gaming industry suffers tough July as hardware, software slumps"
CNET News 8/10
"The Morning Download: Windows 8 Tablet Reflects Microsoft Evolution"
WSJ Blogs 8/10
"It's a Bull Market for Tech Patents" [Video Report]
CNBC 8/10
"Yahoo! May Become 'Google Junior'"
TheStreet 8/10
Acquisitions/Deals/Investments/Mergers
"App.net passes $500,000 funding goal in quest to do Twitter the right way"
The Verge 3:07 PM
"RIM looks to sell NewBay, other assets: source"
Reuters 8/11
"Ebay Bets On Same-Day Delivery To Compete With Amazon"
Forbes 8/10
"Dangerous is a Console-Quality iOS Game: Dangerous is an impressive space adventure that gives other iOS titles a run for their money, and it would feel right at home on a PC."
148Apps 8/10
"RIM: An IBM Deal Would Be Logical, Says William Blair"
Barron's 8/10
"RIM surrounded by rumours but IBM and Samsung unlikely buyers"
V3 8/10
"Yahoo reconsiders $5bn Alibaba payout"
Financial Times 8/10
"Yahoo move sparks worry of M&A push: CEO review leads to debate on long-term vs. short-term views"
MarketWatch 8/10
"Yahoo Strategy Review May Result In Changes To Cash Plans"
Bloomberg 8/10
"What Will Yahoo!'s Mayer Do With All That Cash?"
TheStreet 8/10
"With Billions Burning a Hole in Her Pocket, Here Are Some Companies Yahoo's Mayer Might Be Eyeing (and Buying)"
AllThingsD 8/10
Tech Stocks
"A Steep Climb Back for Facebook's Stock"
New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:39 PM
"Yahoo shares fall; RIM rises on speculation: Latest chatter has IBM interested in parts of BlackBerry maker"
MarketWatch 8/10
"U.S. stocks stretch weekly gains to five: Yahoo's Mayer sends a strange signal"
MarketWatch 8/10
"S&P 500 Caps Longest Rally Since 2010 On Stimulus Bets"
Bloomberg 8/10
"Wall Street Pressured by China Trade Data"
FOXBusiness 8/10
"Stocks Higher for Week, S&P Logs 6-Day Rally"
CNBC 8/10
"Wall St slips on China data, S&P still up for week"
Reuters 8/10
"Chinese economic downturn weighs on markets despite hopes of more stimulus"
Associated Press 8/10
"Stocks Rise on Speculation of Fed Support"
TheStreet 8/10
"Stocks: U.S. stocks finished a week of gains with a Friday of little change, following disappointing economic data from China and the U.S. heightened fears about a global slowdown."
CNNMoney 8/10
"EA expects its digital sales to overtake boxed games"
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