Technology News
Facebook pitches new $20 million "Sponsored Stories" settlement
Reuters - 8 Oct 2012 22:47
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc has proposed a revised $20 million settlement in a class action lawsuit accusing it of violating the rights of users through its "Sponsored Stories" advertising feature after a U.S. judge rejecte...
Facebook takes another shot at Sponsored Stories settlement
CNET - 8 Oct 2012 22:57
Social networking giant agrees to pay $10 apiece to impacted consumers and set up an "easily accessible mechanism" for users to view their Sponsored Stories interactions. [Read more]
Watch: Skydiver Felix Baumgartner Prepares for 120,000-Foot Fall
ABC News - 8 Oct 2012 22:00
The Austrian daredevil will fly faster than the speed of sound during the freefall.
Rick Liebling: Attention Brand Marketers, Shiny Object Alert
The Huffington Post - 8 Oct 2012 18:29Watch: iPad Mini, Windows 8: October Tech Bonanza
ABC News - 8 Oct 2012 22:43
Apple, Microsoft, and Google will make big tech announcements this month.
Dish and Gannett Reach an Agreement over TV Fees
Time - 8 Oct 2012 20:53Should Columbus Day be changed to 'Exploration Day'?
CNET - 8 Oct 2012 20:00
A Neil Armstrong-inspired petition to change the controversial holiday to a celebration of American exploration and innovation is prepared for liftoff. [Read more]
U.S. Congress Flags China's Huawei, ZTE As Security Threats
Forbes - 8 Oct 2012 06:37
In early 2011, Chinese telecom-equipment giant Huawei made an unusual request to the U.S. Congress. In an open letter, it asked lawmakers who had raised questions about Huawei's strategic mission to consider a full inves...
Facebook amps up commerce with 'Collections'
CNET - 8 Oct 2012 21:17
The social network will let users 'collect' images of products that they can buy. For now, though, Facebook isn't taking a cut. [Read more]
Helmet-mounted crash sensor automatically calls for help
CNET - 8 Oct 2012 19:17
Crashing on your bike, motorcycle, or skateboard doesn't have to be lonely. The ICEdot crash sensor will message for help when you need it after an accident. [Read more]
Sprint Offers Vanity Numbers for Your Cellphone
Mashable - 8 Oct 2012 19:16
Sprint is now offering customers the option to purchase a personalized name to use in addition to their traditional 10-digit phone number. More About: cellphones, sprint
VMware brings out new madly complicated enterprise buyer plan
The Register - 8 Oct 2012 19:01
EPPic rulebook on Monopoly-money token scheme pops out VMware wants to leverage its dominance in server virtualization inside of corporate data centers into juggernaut status for enterprise private clouds, and to help th...
SolarCity's IPO: The Risks
Forbes - 8 Oct 2012 18:35Why Some 7-inch Tablets Will Eventually Be Given Away Free
Time - 8 Oct 2012 17:41
I do believe that we will have tablets in many price ranges and sizes that will still carry up-front costs for many years to come. But I also think that the 7-inch tablet form factor, serving as a window into a set of se...
Star-shaped waves emerge from wobbly oil
New Scientist - 8 Oct 2012 17:34
Watch how an unusual pattern can emerge while shaking a tray of silicone oil
WATCH: Unusual Object Recorded In Space!
The Huffington Post - 8 Oct 2012 17:00What Does This Text Even Mean!?
The Huffington Post - 8 Oct 2012 16:44Foodbeast: Just How Powerful Is Yelp?
The Huffington Post - 8 Oct 2012 16:43WATCH: This Is What Happens When Siri Gets Jealous
The Huffington Post - 8 Oct 2012 16:42How To Be A Genius Without Being A Jerk
The Huffington Post - 8 Oct 2012 16:12BBC overhauls its online radio
BBC - 8 Oct 2012 14:00
In an attempt to revamp its online audio services, the BBC has launched iPlayer Radio.
Zynga cracks open can-o-gloom all over 2012 outlook
The Register - 8 Oct 2012 13:52
OMG, OMGPOP went pop Zynga's shares took a dive after the social gamer announced that it was writing off half the value of OMGPOP, the developer of Draw Something acquired earlier this year.…