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Google Images gets redesigned, focuses on speed and metadata
Engadget - 24 Jan 2013 04:16
Page and Co. have just unveiled a new look for Google Images that places a premium on metadata visibility, speed and slick looks. After gathering feedback from both users and webmasters, Google redesigned its image searc...
The Hilarious Truth on How Facebook Comes Up with Its Annoying New Features
Gizmodo - 24 Jan 2013 03:00
If you've ever wondered how Facebook comes up with those annoying features you hate, wonder no more: Facebook is obviously getting all those silly requests from focus groups! Focus groups who give suggestions like seeing...
Adorable Photographs of Scottish Ponies Wearing Cardigan Sweaters
PetaPixel - 24 Jan 2013 01:07Focus Stacking Macro Photographs with a Hacked Flatbed Scanner
PetaPixel - 24 Jan 2013 18:35Here's Everything Wrong with Avatar
Gizmodo - 24 Jan 2013 06:00
Do you remember watching Avatar? It was a pretty long time ago! And though it looked amazing in 3D IMAX (and not so amazing on sad old DVD) there were definitely things wrong with the movie. Like how it was Pocahontas or...
SV Angel Invested $30M In Pinterest Secondary Sale
TechCrunch - 24 Jan 2013 05:31
Last week we reported on an SEC filing of a new $30 million raise for SVAngel, for a fund called SV Angel-III Growth P. We've since heard from multiple sources that this $30 million is a Special Purpose Vehicle for SV An...
How Scientists Observe the Sun In Every Possible Way
Gizmodo - 24 Jan 2013 02:20
NASA has published this colorful collage that shows the Sun in every possible way using all the instruments from the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Scientists use these views to study different aspects of the Sun's structur...
Leaked press image of forthcoming Huawei Ascend P2 emerges ahead of MWC unveiling
Android Central - 24 Jan 2013 23:58
This press image obtained by @evleaks claims to be the next high end offering from Huawei. Following on from the Ascend D2 which first launched at CES, the Ascend P2 that we see here is also reportedly joining the 1080p ...
4 Social Media Lessons From a Successful Food Truck
Mashable - 24 Jan 2013 23:56
Before John, my husband-to-be, and I started our food truck in 2010, I cyber-stalked food trucks on the West Coast and in New York City to find out how they were using Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare. For the most part,...
Facebook's mobile app takes top spot
CNN - 24 Jan 2013 23:54
Facebook and Google are battling it out to dominate your smartphone time and, for now, Facebook is winning.
Dubious Sith Rumor: J.J. Abrams Will Direct Next Star Wars
Gizmodo - 24 Jan 2013 23:54
Even though God in Heaven has prohibited man from directing both Star Trek and Star Wars at the same time--lest he be sent into a pit of tar and screaming--we've got (anonymous) two reports saying J.J. Abrams will make a...
Sister Mary Ann Walsh: 11 Ways To Power Up For Lent
The Huffington Post - 24 Jan 2013 23:51
Post on Facebook. Send a tweet. Less than a month before Ash Wednesday Pope Benedict XVI has called on Catholics to get into social media. He blesses the world of Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Facebook.
Dear HTC, here's how you can become popular again
CNET - 24 Jan 2013 23:16
HTC should market phones smarter, time releases better, and get behind a single killer phone, says a former die-hard user.
Facebook ad partner AdRoll boasts 700 clients on FB exchange, says revenue tripled
GigaOM - 24 Jan 2013 14:30
AdRoll, a firm that places "retargeted" ads on Facebook had a very good year. Does that provide any hints as to what Facebook will say about its ad earnings next week?
Canon PowerShot A1400
DPhoto Journal - 24 Jan 2013 08:27
Last Updated (23 January'13): Canon PowerShot A1400 is a 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens. It features DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 2.7″ TFT Color LCD, 720 HD Video with Ded...
North Korea to conduct nuclear test 'targeted at the United States'
The Verge - 24 Jan 2013 06:30
North Korea has announced plans for its third nuclear weapon test. In comments carried by the state-run KCNA and reported by Reuters, the country's National Defence Commission said "We are not disguising the fact that th...
J.J. Abrams will reportedly direct the next 'Star Wars' film
The Verge - 24 Jan 2013 23:56
Despite the fact that J.J. Abrams said he would not direct the forthcoming Star Wars films, The Wrap is now reporting that he will indeed take control of the next movie in the lucrative franchise. Despite the fact that L...
AT&T says U-verse outage is over
CNN - 24 Jan 2013 23:54
Service was gradually returning Thursday for tens of thousands of AT&T's U-verse TV, Internet and phone customers after an outage that lasted several days.
U.S. homeland chief: cyber 9/11 could happen "imminently"
Reuters - 24 Jan 2013 23:54
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Preorder now: The Lloyd Flex Case for the Galaxy S3!
Android Central - 24 Jan 2013 23:53
You wanted it, we've got it. Behold the Lloyd Flex Case for the Samsung Galaxy S3, available for preorder now from ShopAndroid.com. This TPU-style case is made from shock-absorbent and scratch-resistant material, perfect...
Stock photo agency Alamy to allow mobile photos
DP Review - 24 Jan 2013 23:50
Rescinding its previous blanket ban against all mobile photography, international stock photo agency Alamy has announced that it will now allow images taken on mobile devices in its Live News service. To be accepted into...
Coaster Launches A Self-Serve iPad App For Bars To Accept Mobile Payments For Free
TechCrunch - 24 Jan 2013 23:49
Coaster launched a few months ago with a mobile drink ordering app, allowing consumers to place orders and pay for their drinks at select bars without having to wait in line. Since launch, the startup has been slowly add...