(Reuters) - Apple's stock may be sliding as investors fret about growing competition, but store visits and interviews with smartphone and tablet shoppers in 10 cities around the world suggest consumers share little of that negativity.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
As global consumers shop mobile, Apple outshines rivals
(Reuters) - Apple's stock may be sliding as investors fret about growing competition, but store visits and interviews with smartphone and tablet shoppers in 10 cities around the world suggest consumers share little of that negativity.
Facebook unveils new privacy controls
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc began rolling out a variety of new privacy controls on Wednesday, the company's latest effort to address user concerns about who can see their personal information on the world's largest social network.
Andreessen denies Internet bubble, advises Times to stop printing
(Reuters) - Far from experiencing a bubble, Silicon Valley has been in the throes of a "technology depression," Netscape co-founder and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen said at the New York Times Dealbook conference on Wednesday.
Analyst: Apple may make an offer to acquire mapping firm TomTom
An analyst from the Netherlands believes that Apple is interested in purchasing GPS and mapping company TomTom as a quick fix to their own Maps fiasco that continues to drag on. Hans Slob from Rabobank International told investors today that there’s a 30 percent chance that Cupertino will make an offer on the firm.
IE mouse tracking flaw allows sites to record cursor movements
Spider.io reported today that Microsoft has no "immediate plans" to fix the potential Internet Explorer vulnerability which allows any website operator (or advertiser, hacker etc...) to track a visitor's mouse cursor movements. Microsoft's security team has acknowledged the issue but it is unclear if it will ever be resolved.
Intel Haswell CPU lineup leaked online, led by flagship Core i7-4770K
It has come to our attention that Intel will be releasing 14 different Haswell desktop processors spanning the Core i5 and Core i7 brands next year. The next generation chips will use a new socket so if you are looking to upgrade from your existing setup, know that you’ll have to spring for a new motherboard with a Lynx Point chipset to do so.
Facebook helps FBI bust cybercriminals blamed for $850 million losses
(Reuters) - Investigators led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and aided by Facebook Inc, have busted an international criminal ring that infected 11 million computers around the world and caused more than $850 million in total losses in one of the largest cybercrime hauls in history.
Compromise emerges in global talks on Internet oversight
(Reuters) - Hopes rose on Tuesday for a compromise agreement that would keep intrusive government regulation of the Internet from being enshrined in a global treaty.
Microsoft ups Surface production, to sell in more stores
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has stepped up manufacturing of the Surface tablet, its new device designed to counter Apple Inc's iPad, and will introduce it to third-party retailers this week.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Netflix releases streaming performance data, Google Fiber ranks #1
Netflix has published a list of the top Internet service providers in the US based on streaming performance. This is the first time that Netflix has released data of this nature but according to Netflix vice president of content delivery Ken Florance, they will continue to do so on a monthly basis moving forward.
Diablo III successfully ported to a console, its fate still up in the air
Blizzard has successfully ported Diablo III to a console version, although don’t expect to go pick up a copy for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 anytime soon. The port remains an unofficial project at this point, according to Blizzard executive Rob Pardo, and it’s still unclear if the design team wants to bring the game to your living room.
Yahoo updates e-mail client, revises apps for Android, iOS, Windows 8
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced earlier today via blog post that the search company has updated their web-based e-mail client. The revised layout focuses on minimizing distractions and improving speed, Mayer noted. Yahoo Mail now also has new mobile apps for Android, iOS and Windows 8 users on the go that are available as of writing.
Performance upgrades were a key concern for Yahoo as its sluggish nature likely deterred many users over the years. The company estimates that the speed increases will collectively save users around 36 million minutes each day.
Samsung teaser video says something new is coming at CES 2013
Samsung recently posted a teaser video on their YouTube page for an upcoming product that will be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The video doesn’t reveal anything particular but many believe we’ll see the Korean electronics giant unveil the Galaxy S IV handset next month.
Google saved $2B in taxes in 2011 by sending revenue to Bermuda
Apple has caught a ton of flack for keeping profits overseas to avoid paying hefty taxes on their earnings but many may be surprised to learn that they aren’t the only big tech brand engaging in such activity. Just last year, Google avoided paying roughly $2 billion in income tax by moving close to $10 billion in revenue to a shell company in Bermuda.
Lenovo updates Thinkpad X1 Carbon with touch screen and Windows 8
Lenovo has announced a touch-enabled version of its Thinkpad X1 Carbon ultrabook. Originally released in August 2012, the refreshed model is much the same as its predecessor, but should provide business laptop users with an optimal experience on Microsoft's new finger-friendly Windows 8 operating system thanks to a 10-finger, 14-inch HD+ touch display running at a 1600×900 pixel resolution.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Roccat ships $100 Isku FX backlit gaming keyboard
Roccat has announced the availability of its latest gaming peripheral, the multi-color, macro-laden Isku FX keyboard. Expected to hit shelves later this week for $100 and Є100, the Isku touts in-house features including "Roccat Talk," "Roccat Talk FX" and "Easy Shift."
UltraGig 6400 promises wireless streaming with cable-like video quality
WiFi-based technologies like AirPlay and Miracast already allow smartphone and tablet owners to beam content from their mobile devices to a TV. But Silicon Image believes it can do better with a new WirelessHD transmitter, the UltraGig 6400, which reportedly allows for gaming and full 1080p video streams with near-zero latency, consuming no host processor resources and without the hassle of wires.
Police say Apple Maps left motorists stranded in national park
The Apple Maps fiasco has been a thorn in the side of Cupertino ever since Google Maps was given the boot earlier this year when iOS 6 launched. Its faults and shortcomings have been thoroughly documented and aside from some general frustration from most users, nobody has really been any worse for wear – or so we thought.
Valve readies living room PCs to rival next-gen game consoles
There have been several hints that Valve is working on its own hardware over the last few months. There’s the Steam’s TV-centric Big Picture mode, which recently came out of beta, work on a Linux port that could power "open hardware platforms" and flip-flopping references to a console-like gaming box. But now Gabe Newell is making no secret about the fact that the company will start selling PCs for the living room next year.
25-GPU cluster can brute force Windows password in record time
Jeremi Gosney, the founder and CEO of Stricture Consulting Group, recently showcased a GPU-based computer cluster capable of brute forcing its way through any standard eight-character Windows password (including upper- and lower-case letter, digits and symbols) in less than six hours.
AMD reduces GlobalFoundries wafer order, penalized $320 million
AMD’s prospects just keep taking a turn for the worse as we approach 2013. The chip maker has suffered from a slow CPU market and increased pressure from rival Intel which has subsequently forced them to reduce their wafer purchase commitments with GlobalFoundries.
In giant "garage sale", Japan's TV giants hawk $3 billion of assets
(Reuters) - Panasonic Corp, Japan's struggling maker of Viera brand TVs, owns more than 10 million square meters of office and factory space, dormitories for its workers and sports facilities for its rugby, baseball and women's athletics teams.
Lenovo Group's parent plans China IPO as early as 2014: report
(Reuters) - Legend Holdings, the parent company of personal computer maker Lenovo Group, plans to list in China's A-share market sometime between 2014 and 2016, China Business News quoted the firm's chairman as saying.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Cisco bets on software and services for mid-term growth
SEC wrestles with Internet age in Netflix case
(Reuters) - A U.S. regulatory probe of Netflix Inc over disclosures made on its chief executive's Facebook page could prove an important test of whether a rule designed to prevent leaks to analysts can translate to the social media age.
Russia, China alliance wants greater government voice in Internet oversight
(Reuters) - A Russia-led proposal calling for sweeping new governmental powers to regulate cyberspace could enable countries to block some Web locations and wrest control of allotting Internet addresses from a U.S.-based body.
Exclusive: Google to replace M&A chief
(Reuters) - Google Inc is replacing the head of its in-house mergers and acquisitions group, David Lawee, with one of its top lawyers, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Apple and Samsung: A defining rivalry in a changed mobile market
(Reuters) - What a difference three months can make.
At the end of August, Apple Inc seemed on top of the world. Fresh off a resounding $1.05 billion U.S. legal victory over arch-foe Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the company was gearing up to launch the fifth iteration of its iconic iPhone. Just a week prior, its market value had surpassed Microsoft Corp's and it became the most valuable technology company in history.
Phones to play a key role in Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks show
Sydney, Australia typically puts on quite the fireworks spectacle as part of their New Year’s Eve celebration each year. But as event coordinators prepare to ring in 2013, they’re hoping to supplement the aerial show with some help from those in attendance.
Software guru McAfee wants to return to United States
(Reuters) - Software guru John McAfee, fighting deportation from Guatemala to Belize to face questions about the slaying of a neighbor, said on Saturday he wants to return to the United States.
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