Sunday, November 20, 2011

LivingSocial goes national with Black Friday deals (AP)

LivingSocial goes national with Black Friday deals (AP)

LivingSocial goes national with Black Friday deals (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 09:10 PM PST

AP - Here's one way to avoid getting trampled by bargain-hunting hordes knocking down store doors on Black Friday: Online deals service LivingSocial is unveiling a slew of bargains for the holidays that are just a couple of mouse clicks away.

More police departments look to tune public out (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 10:20 AM PST

Scanner hobbyist Rick Hansen holds his scanner/Ham radio device at his home Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in Silver Spring, Md. In an effort to restrict access to their internal communications police departments around the nation are moving to encrypt them. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - Police departments around the country are working to shield their radio communications from the public as cheap, user-friendly technology has made it easy for anyone to use handheld devices to keep tabs on officers responding to crimes.

YouTube Video Prompts Calls for UC Davis Chancellor's Resignation (Mashable)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:40 AM PST

Mashable - The Faculty Association at the University of California, Davis, is calling for the resignation of chancellor Linda Katehi after a YouTube video surfaced showing police pepper spraying passive Occupy Wall Street protesters. "The Chancellor’s authorization of the use of police force to suppress the protests by students and community members speaking out on behalf of our university and public higher education generally represents a gross failure of leadership," the Davis Faculty Association wrote in a blog post on Saturday. The post goes on to criticize Katehi for "effectively authorizing [the police's] use of excessive force against peaceful UCD student protestors"

16 Online Resources for Preparing the Perfect Thanksgiving (Mashable)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 07:44 AM PST

Mashable - Whether you plan to whip up a lavish feast for your in-laws or stick with the kids table, there are always ways to prepare for Thanksgiving. The tips below can help absorb some of the holiday stress, even if all you plan to do is stuff your face and watch football.

China Mobile says total subscribers rose to 638.89 million in October (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 05:40 PM PST

Reuters - China Mobile Ltd, China's largest mobile carrier, said on Monday that its total mobile subscribers increased to 638.89 million in October, including 45.33 million 3G subscribers.

The 'Freaky Line' And Where Facebook Is Headed (The Atlantic Wire)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 03:28 PM PST

The Atlantic Wire - Robert Scoble kicked up a vigorous discussion with a long blog post about what he calls "the freaky line" — the limit beyond which people just don't like sharing information with others on the Internet. The line's moving.

Is Windows Phone the Best Mobile Platform You're Not Using? (Mashable)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:32 AM PST

Mashable - In the world of smartphones, Windows Phone 7 is barely a blip. It has, by some estimates less than 6% market share. Android now owns half the market and iOS about 26%. This isn’t right. You see, the Windows Phone 7 is a good -- possibly great -- mobile platform. It’s better, in my opinion, than Android and nibbling at the heels of my favorite, iOS and the iPhone.

Android App Tablet Review: JamBase (Appolicious)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 03:00 PM PST

Appolicious - Live music shows are happening all around you, and JamBase makes it easy to find them on your Android tablet. The app lets you search your area to find upcoming shows and keep track of your favorite artists to see where and when they're playing next.

Secretive North Korea opens up to cellphones (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 10:05 AM PST

Reuters - Secretive North Korea is expected to register the 1 millionth cellphone user on its new 3G network by the end of the year, barely four years after people were thrown into prison camps, or possibly even executed, for owning one.

Mila Kunis keeps her date with Afghanistan vet (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 05:53 PM PST

Reuters - Mila Kunis made a Marine's YouTube wish come true on Friday night, when the actress kept her promise to be his date at the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina.

Shape of iPhones, iPads to come? (Appolicious)

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 11:30 AM PST

Appolicious - iLounge is claiming inside knowledge of the shape of things to come for Apple in 2012: a teardrop-shaped iPhone and a slightly thicker iPad.
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