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Canon's Rumored Medium Format Camera May Be Coming for Photokina 2014
The Phoblographer - 19 Aug 2013 16:45
According to NorthLight and Canon Rumors, Canon wants to basically do what Fujifilm did with the X Pro 1--wait until they have a full system of lenses. (Visited 236 times, 236 visits today)
Yahoo takes a page from Google's datacenters
ZDNet - 19 Aug 2013 23:16
Yahoo Japan's pre-fab datacenters report a PUE of only 1.04
New Microsoft Tech Turns Any Surface into a Touchscreen
Time - 19 Aug 2013 11:45
It now appears pretty clear that touchscreens are the future. Our smartphones have had the tech for years, and now many desktops and laptops and are making touchscreen tech standard as well. But that's only the beginning...
Intel may accelerate 14-nanometer Atom production
ZDNet - 19 Aug 2013 19:20
Intel is rumored to be getting ready to slash six months off the Atom timeline, bringing low-energy parts to market faster than ever before, and putting it in a strong position to compete against ARM.
Among the NSA's Own Tips for Securing Computers: Remove the Webcam
The Atlantic - 19 Aug 2013 17:49
And if the NSA doesn't trust a piece of hardware, you probably shouldn't either.
Musk: To be a Multi-Planetary Species, We Need To Develop Reusable Rockets
Singularity Hub - 19 Aug 2013 17:30
To be a multi-planetary species, Musk believes we have to develop fully reusable rockets. If every rocket launched 1,000 times, instead of just once, capital costs would plummet from $50 million to $50,000 per launch (no...
Amazon and Google's first employees reminisce about the old days
The Verge - 19 Aug 2013 15:55
Joining a brand new company can be a risky decision, but sometimes it pays off. In profiles of the very first employees to be hired by Google, Amazon, and Subway, The Wall Street Journal reveals what it was like to work ...
Common devices help deaf-blind talk with the world
Miami Herald - 19 Aug 2013 08:00
Jackie Broussard was born deaf. She inherited the genetic condition called Usher syndrome, which not only causes deafness, but often robs people of their sight later in life.
Yahoo Shuts Down Its Email Service In China
TechCrunch - 19 Aug 2013 06:23
Yahoo's email service in China has shut down, with a note on its log-in page asking users to transfer their accounts to Alibaba's Alimail. The closure of Yahoo China email was announced on April 18 and is part of its gra...
Security Researcher Hacks Mark Zuckerberg's Wall To Prove His Exploit Works
TechCrunch - 19 Aug 2013 00:25
Earlier this week, security researcher Khalil Shreateh discovered a Facebook bug that allowed a hacker to post on anyone's wall, even if they weren't that person's friend. While he was able to prove to Facebook that his ...
Big YouTube app update brings new UI features
Android Central - 19 Aug 2013 23:59
Major update continues Google's new application look and feel, brings a unique multi-window view There's a big app update for YouTube beginning its slow rollout today, and while there are the standard bug fixes, the focu...
The Nvidia Shield Seemed Like A Fringe Device, But It's Actually A Mobile Gaming Must-Have
TechCrunch - 19 Aug 2013 23:59
Nvidia went a little outside of its comfort zone when it built the Shield, a portable gaming device based on essentially stock Android with an integrated hardware controller. I wasn't sure what to make of it when it was ...
Sony Cyber-shot RX1R Samples Gallery Expanded!
DP Review - 19 Aug 2013 23:57
We've just expanded our gallery of real-world Samples from Sony's Cyber-shot RX1R. The RX1R is essentially the same camera as the older RX1, but without an AA filter on its 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor. We've been shootin...
Take the Talk Mobile Clouds survey for a chance to win a $100 Best Buy Gift Card!
Android Central - 19 Aug 2013 23:47
We've wrapped up cloud week of Talk Mobile, and it's time to get the kind of stuff that the cloud lives for: numbers. As with previous weeks of Talk Mobile, we're running a survey so we can put together some of that data...
Overstock says it will permanently match Amazon's print book prices
GigaOM - 19 Aug 2013 23:39
Internet retailer Overstock.com says it will permanently match Amazon's prices on print books.
Moto Maker 'signature' engraving to arrive after Moto X launch
Engadget - 19 Aug 2013 23:39
If engraving a personalized Moto X with Moto Maker's "signature" feature was at the top of your to-do list, you'll have to put your plans on ice. Motorola's just told us that the custom inscribing will be available at so...
Amazon Review Reveals A Little TMI
The Huffington Post - 19 Aug 2013 23:37The Oppo R819 lets you choose which version of Android you want to use
GigaOM - 19 Aug 2013 23:36
Oppo's new smartphone, the R819, gives you the option to download a stock Android ROM if you don't want to use the customized version preloaded.
Q&A: Fitting More on a DVD and Finding the Perfect Phone
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2013 23:34
How to squeeze more video onto a DVD, and choosing the best smartphone.
Microsoft's new ad: Students fail if they use an iPad
CNET - 19 Aug 2013 23:33
It's back-to-school time. If you want to graduate and get one of the few jobs left for you, don't use an iPad. You can't multitask.
Good vs. Gold: What the iPhone 5S Rumors Say About Apple's Future
Mashable - 19 Aug 2013 23:32
For those keeping score, we now have two major rumors about the iPhone 5S, the phone that Apple seems all but certain to launch on Sept. 10 alongside a cheaper model, the iPhone 5c. And it just so happens that these two ...
Bits Blog: Samsung Throws Another Jumbo Phone Against the Wall
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2013 23:32
Samsung's latest mobile device is another example of how the South Korean manufacturer is willing to make just about anything in any size to see what sticks with consumers.