Archive for February, 2012


Google privacy changes go live tomorrow

Amid criticism from a top French watchdog group, Google is set to launch its new privacy policy. 



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Windows 8 launches in preview mode

Windows 8, the latest operating system from Microsoft, is available this week as a Consumer Preview. 



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Say hi to the Raspberry Pi, the $35 computer

Programmers are battling for the chance to play with the Raspberry Pi – a computer that looks more like a chip. Who can say no to that $35 price tag?



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Facebook reveals plans for mobile ads

Watch out – your phone may no longer be safe from Facebook advertisers.



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Mozilla Shows Off Web-Based Phone

Mozilla gives a demo of its Boot-to-Gecko-based smartphone system. The phone in the demo, which previously used Android–now runs without an operating system. Instead, all the functions run directly from the Web.



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A Taste of Android at Mobile World Congress

A glimpse into Google’s elaborate Android booth reveals more than apps: the booth has a smoothie bar, slides for adults, and an Android robot making bejeweled smartphone cases.



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Apple creates comics and graphic novels category for iBookstore

Apple added a comics and graphic novels category to the iBookstore catalog on Wednesday. The section includes classics such as Marvel’s Captain America and Spider-Man.



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A Raspberry that gives kids a taste for tinkering

All hail the Raspberry Pi, the not-for-profit computer that revives a great British tradition. By Robert Colvile.

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Why Gioachino Rossini’s music is so funny

Gioachino Rossini, whose leap-day birthday is marked by Google on Wednesday, had a gift for comic timing that would be recognized by today’s sitcom writers. 



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