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Ferrari Chairman says no to electric cars
The Verge - 8 May 2013 21:45
In the world of high-end, exotic sportscars, Ferrari stands alone as the only manufacturer publicly taking a stand against the possibility of someday producing a fully electric car. Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari's chairma...
YouTube For Windows 8 Update Arrives
Ubergizmo - 8 May 2013 06:17
YouTube is an extremely popular app, whether you are rocking it on the desktop, or watching and sharing some laughs with your friends over a mobile device. Just about every mobile operating system would carry some kind o...
PRESENTING: Horoscopes For Bureaucrats
Business Insider - 8 May 2013 20:47
Earlier today we looked inside Indian magazine Bureaucracy Today. One of our favorite sections of the magazine was the Horoscope for Bureaucrats. This involves both professional and personal readings. Aquarius was one of...
Atlantis Found Off Brazil? Erm...
Discovery News - 8 May 2013 21:48
Atlantis at last! We never tire of discovering it again, and again, and again. But this time it's the real one. Really. Cross my heart.
LG Optimus G Pro is an excellent 5.5 inch Android smartphone (gallery)
ZDNet - 8 May 2013 22:51
AT&T's LG Optimus G Pro starts shipping today and is a good alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Note II. LG improves the specs and offers some handy utilities, but does not have stylus support.
Google Play Shows You Why an App Is Incompatible with Your Device
Life Hacker - 8 May 2013 19:30
At some point, you're going to encounter an app that won't run on your Android device. If you want to find out why, Google Play actually tells you--it's just a little bit hidden.
Here's why the Facebook phone flopped
CNET - 8 May 2013 23:26
commentary The HTC First has a lot going against it, despite support from some heavy hitters.
Alex Ferguson Created $385M In Value For Manchester United
Forbes - 8 May 2013 19:40
Sir Alex Ferguson, who has announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United, created more value for the team he led than any other head coach in history I can think of. By my estimation Ferguson is responsible fo...
Yahoo's video ambitions continue with reported Hulu talks
The Verge - 8 May 2013 04:00
Yahoo is currently remaking itself with a focus on mobile products, but it also hopes to dive into streaming video soon. AllThingsD is reporting that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has met with Hulu executives. Eyeballing the a...
AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone 7.8 Update Out Now
Ubergizmo - 8 May 2013 23:56
Nokia Lumia 900, the Finnish manufacturer's previous flagship Windows Phone smartphone, finally starts receiving the Windows Phone 7.8 update today. AT&T customers who're still using this smartphone will be receiving thi...
White House close to backing FBI's wiretap backdoor proposal, says NYT
The Verge - 8 May 2013 05:35
The White House is reportedly close to backing an FBI plan that would simplify online wiretapping by providing for significant fines against web services that refuse law enforcement requests. The New York Times reports t...
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GigaOM - 8 May 2013 23:55'World of Warcraft' subscriber base drops by 1.3 million in three months
The Verge - 8 May 2013 23:54
World of Warcraft may still be the world's leading subscription-based MMORPG, but the allure seems to be fading: 1.3 million players logged off between January and March, Activision Blizzard revealed today. The game's su...
Google revamps admin console for Apps and other enterprise products
PC World - 8 May 2013 23:50
Google is rolling out a new IT administration console for its Apps email and collaboration cloud suite and for other enterprise products such as Maps Coordinate and Chrome OS devices. The console's interface now has what...
Groupon quarterly results top estimates, shares jump
Reuters - 8 May 2013 23:47
(Reuters) - Groupon Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue on Wednesday as the company's main daily deals business in North America turned in a strong performance.
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This Video Game Is Controlled By a Cello
Mashable - 8 May 2013 23:43
In the list of unlikely video game controllers, a cello is up there, probably next to celery stalks and maracas. Yet Joost van Dongen's Cello Fortress takes up that challenge, blending the lines between game performance ...
Nokia tax case: Finland seeks tax treaty settlement with India
ZDNet - 8 May 2013 23:43
Tax authorities from the two countries could be charged with sorting out whether Nokia's Indian operation owes 20bn rupees in tax on royalties paid to its Finnish parent.
Bits Blog: Verizon Wireless Chief Sees Hope for New BlackBerry Phones
The New York Times - 8 May 2013 23:41
BlackBerry's phones have been off to a weak start in Canada, the company's own home turf. But the new BlackBerries are getting a warm welcome from Verizon Wireless, the biggest American carrier.
Trulia to acquire Market Leader for $355 million
ZDNet - 8 May 2013 23:35
Software as a service for real estate professionals? Just sign on the dotted line, please.
FBI says it doesn't need a warrant to snoop on private email, social network messages
ZDNet - 8 May 2013 23:33
An FBI guidance manual says the law enforcement agency is able to access U.S. residents' email, Facebook and Twitter messages, and private documents, without breaching the Fourth Amendment.
Microsoft's SkyDrive hits 250 million users
ZDNet - 8 May 2013 23:33
Microsoft now has more than 250m users on its SkyDrive cloud storage platform, thanks in part to recent efforts it has made to promote the service.