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Thunderbolt @NAB 2013
ZDNet - 15 Apr 2013 23:46
Thunderbolt continues to gain vendor support. That is good news for pro users.
Paralyzed monkey controls arm via brain
NBC News - 15 Apr 2013 03:26
By Tanya Lewis, LiveScienceA monkey partially paralyzed by a spinal cord injury was able to control its arm using an external link between its brain and spinal cord, a new study shows.Even after a spinal cord injury or s...
Discover the Text-Based Adventure Game Built Into Your Mac's Terminal
Life Hacker - 15 Apr 2013 00:00
Everyone seems to love "retro" 8-bit video games, but it doesn't get much more retro than a text-based adventure. If you've never tried one before, or you're just bored and have a Mac nearby, open up Terminal and give it...
Monday Brief: More Facebook Home, iRadio, the Lumia 720, and more!
Android Central - 15 Apr 2013 14:34
Mobile Nations Podcast Feed Mobile Nations on iTunes Mobile Nations YouTube Iterate 44: Mark Kawano and evangelizing experience HTC First with Facebook Home now available on AT&T Facebook Home and the HTC First - what yo...
Microsoft Reportedly Preparing To Jump On The Smartwatch Bandwagon
TechCrunch - 15 Apr 2013 06:17
Apple, Google, LG, and Samsung are all reportedly working on wrist-worn computing devices behind closed doors, and it seems like that little club of big companies may soon get another member. If a new report from the Wal...
Adobe Introduces Lightroom 5 Public Beta, With New Features For Enthusiasts And Pros Alike
TechCrunch - 15 Apr 2013 06:01
Adobe's Lightroom is probably the best software available when it comes to a photographer's digital darkroom needs. The company has been putting lots of time and effort into building it into something that appeals to bot...
Sharp Fall Off Expected In Spring iPhone Sales
Ubergizmo - 15 Apr 2013 23:58
The iPhone is a phenomenal smartphone. Millions of people around the world love it and are dedicated users of Apple's most iconic product. Now analysts are always giving out their point of view and William Power of R.W. ...
What Are Astronauts Taking Photos Of?
Popular Science - 15 Apr 2013 23:58
When astronauts are given amazing cameras on board the ISS, they point them towards home. Astronauts take a lot of photos of Earth, for personal use and for specific experiments on board the International Space Station. ...
Obama Addresses the Nation Following Boston Blasts
Mashable - 15 Apr 2013 23:57
President Obama will address the nation at approximately 6:00 p.m. ET Monday, following at least two deadly blasts in Boston that seemed to target the Boston Marathon. You can watch live, above. Obama has already been in...
Samsung under investigation for false advertising about HTC in Taiwan
The Verge - 15 Apr 2013 23:54
Samsung is under investigation by Taiwanese authorities over allegations that it used deceptive advertising practices in the country, the AFP reports. The company reportedly hired students to write negative remarks onlin...
T-Mobile HTC One pegged for April 24 launch in 'select stores'
Android Central - 15 Apr 2013 23:54
Pricing hits at $99 down with $20 monthly payments, or $249 on-contract at authorized retailers Everyone has been waiting to get their eyes on any availability information for the HTC One, and it looks like T-Mobile is r...
Online tools help people reconnect after bomb blasts
NBC News - 15 Apr 2013 23:53
Following the confusion and panic caused by the Boston Marathon bomb blasts, websites have been set up for people to report that they're safe, or check in on a loved one.The best mainstream resource is the Red Cross' Saf...
Gini Graham Scott: Mind Control Is Becoming Reality
The Huffington Post - 15 Apr 2013 23:52
It's the stuff of sci-fi movies. But a mind-control revolution is coming in which people can increasingly use their minds to control objects, moods and assorted devices, and the gaming industry seems to be leading the ch...
Movile's Bloisi Says Wi-Fi and Cheaper Prices Are Key for Smartphone Penetration in Latin America
All Things D - 15 Apr 2013 23:46
The founder and CEO of Brazil's largest mobile services company thinks the next four years will see a boom in the important region.
Cellphone use heavy, still operating in Boston after reports of shutdowns
Fox News - 15 Apr 2013 23:45
Cellphone companies say service is operating in the Boston area, but with heavy traffic following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
More Bloomberg users turn to Apple devices for financial information
GigaOM - 15 Apr 2013 23:45
A new version of Bloomberg's iPad app reflects a shift to mobile and tablet usage among financial professionals. The pattern mirrors what's taking place in the consumer realm.
EA shutting down 'Sims Social' and other Facebook games, insists 'activity has fallen off'
The Verge - 15 Apr 2013 23:44
Electronic Arts and Maxis have announced that on June 14th, several Facebook games including The Sims Social, SimCity Social, and Pet Society will be permanently taken offline. The publisher isn't being shy about the cau...
Crowdsourced videos, photos could aid Boston blast investigations
CNET - 15 Apr 2013 23:43
Those who recorded what happened before two fatal blasts at the Boston Marathon could have been gathering evidence, not just capturing memories.
Cell service hit in Boston following bombings
CNET - 15 Apr 2013 23:43
Earlier reports cited security concerns over further bomb detonations as the reason for the service disruption, but the outage now appears due to capacity overload.
Sprint's tough choice: Dish might be a more attractive suitor than Softbank
GigaOM - 15 Apr 2013 23:42
Softbank certainly has the money to counter Dish's offer, but Dish has much more to offer than cash, namely valuable spectrum and a huge TV network.
Dropbox Overhauls Chooser As Platform Adds "Tens of Thousands" Of Developers Each Week
TechCrunch - 15 Apr 2013 23:37
Dropbox, which is courting developers to make it easier for consumers to add and use files wherever they want, just overhauled its "Chooser" feature. Introduced in November of last year, it was designed to make it easy f...