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Steve Martin is writing a book based on his Twitter posts, another example of the how the popular social network is emerging as an entertainment avenue. Martin announced the book, appropriately enough, via Twitter, tweeting, “Due to absolutely no demand, soon I’m publishing a book of my tweets. Many of your replies included!” The slim [...]
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Microsoft Justifies Patent Suits Against Android
October 31st, 2011 
admin A senior Microsoft attorney says the number of patent lawsuits filed between tech companies is natural because of U.S. patent laws, suggesting the company will likely continue its legal attack on Google’s Android system. Horacio Gutierrez, deputy general counsel for Microsoft, told the San Francisco Chronicle patent protections are a necessary part of the industry. [...]
AT&T to Launch Windows-Based Focus S, Focus Flash
October 31st, 2011 admin AT&T plans to sell the Samsung Focus S and Samsung Flash, the carrier’s first Windows Phone Mango devices, on November 6 for $200 and $50 respectively, as Microsoft’s updated platform looks to compete against iOS and Android. The Focus S is a follow-up to the Focus, the highest-selling Windows Phone in the U.S to date. [...]
Ford MyKey Blocks Texting While Driving
October 31st, 2011 admin Ford’s MyKey onboard car control system targets distracted driving, allowing parents to set speed, music and mobile phone limits for their newly licensed teenagers. MyKey lets parents limit top speeds, audio volumes, and block inbound calls and texts while the vehicle is running. The service also deactivates the audio system unless all front passengers are [...]
U.K. Spies on Mobile Phones, Stays Mum on Usage
October 31st, 2011 admin Britain’s largest police force is employing covert surveillance technology to remotely intercept mobile communications and data, sparking debate over the balance between security and privacy. The nation’s Metropolitan Police bought a system that creates a mobile phone network to transmit signals, which also allows authorities to shut off phones remotely, intercept communications, and gather data. [...]
Facebook Adds Password Protections to Boost Security
October 31st, 2011 admin Facebook is adding more password tools to its site, in response to users’ ongoing concerns about the social network’s privacy and security issues. Facebook said two new features — Trusted Friends and App Passwords — will become available to users in upcoming weeks, and will become part of the account settings on the site. Trusted [...]
4G Tops Wish Lists But Confuses Consumers
October 31st, 2011 admin Most people list 4G as a must-have phone feature even though many of them don’t understand it, shedding light on the consumer’s role in the 4G race. In a survey of more than 1,200 consumers conducted by market research firm In-Stat, 75 percent of respondents listed 4G as one of the features their ideal phone [...]
HTC Profits Surge, Challenges IPhone
October 31st, 2011 admin HTC posted record third-quarter earnings thanks to a 70 percent spike in handset shipments, illustrating the success of the company’s multi-pronged strategy to lure iPhone customers. HTC shipped just under 15 million handsets last quarter, a 90 percent increase over the same period last year, capping six consecutive quarters of revenue growth for the Taiwanese [...]
Syria Cracks Down on Mobile, Internet
October 31st, 2011 admin Syria’s crackdown on journalists is leaving activists depending on increasingly tenuous mobile and Internet lifelines for communications as the country steps up efforts to quell protests. Reporters Without Borders, a non-profit organization, so far lists 22 journalists detained by the Syrian government, adding the roster is “almost certainly incomplete.” For example, British filmmaker Sean McAllister, [...]
Apple Buys 3D Map Builder to Compete With Google
October 31st, 2011 admin Apple announced it acquired digital map builder C3 Technologies, as the company looks to compete against Google Maps. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company last year purchased C3 for a reported $240 million, putting to rest industry speculation over C3′s mystery buyer. C3′s CEO, CFO and lead product manager are all working within Apple’s iOS division, according [...]
