Monday, February 13, 2012

US, EU clear Google's $12.5B Motorola Mobility bid (AP)

US, EU clear Google's $12.5B Motorola Mobility bid (AP)

US, EU clear Google's $12.5B Motorola Mobility bid (AP)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 04:23 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2012 file photo, attendees at the National Retail Federation listen to a discussion about Google Wallet, in New York. The EU's antitrust watchdog has approved Google's $12.5 billion takeover of cell phone maker Motorola. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)AP - Google's $12.5 billion bid to buy cellphone maker Motorola Mobility has won approvals from U.S. and European antitrust regulators, moving Google a major step closer to completing the biggest deal in its 13-year history.

Apple stock breaks $500 level, continuing rally (AP)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 03:00 PM PST

AP - Apple's stock broke above $500 for the first time Monday. It was the latest step in a rally that began more than two weeks ago, when the company reported staggering sales and profits for the holiday quarter.

Independent group inspecting Apple suppliers (AP)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 05:40 PM PST

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2012 file photo, Sarah Ryan, left, and Shelby Knox, with Change.org arrive at the Apple store at Grand Central to deliver petitions asking Apple to change its manufacturing practices and to address criticism of worker conditions at manufacturing partners operating in China, in New York. Apple said Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, that an independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started inspecting the working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)AP - Apple said Monday that an independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.

Just Show Me: 3 free apps for your iPhone to plan a romantic evening (Yahoo! News)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 07:32 PM PST

Yahoo! News - Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. In today's episode we'll show three great free apps for the iPhone that will help you plan the perfect …

Toy Fair 2012: Force Flyer hands-on preview (Yahoo! News)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 07:23 PM PST

Yahoo! News - Looking for a totally cool RC helicopter toy that's perfect for kids and kids at heart? Then check out the innovative new Force Flyer that's controlled, literally, by a wave of the hand. To pilot the Force Flyer, you need to first …

Grammys 2012 Live Blog [TRANSCRIPT] (Mashable)

Posted: 12 Feb 2012 11:28 AM PST

Mashable - The 54th Grammy Awards airs tonight, and we're capturing all the action for you on scene in Los Angeles and remotely from New York City. Join us as we dish the details before, during and after the ceremony, which starts at 5 p.m. PT. Mashable's Christina Warren is in L.A. and ready to give you the inside scoop from the winners. During the broadcast, the Recording Academy plans to pay tribute to icon Whitney Houston, who died on the eve of this year's Grammys. Please share your thoughts with us about the tribute, winners and online buzz.

Iranians' Internet access blocked temporarily: experts (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 07:23 PM PST

Reuters - Most computer users in Iran were blocked from accessing email, social networking and other services in recent days, U.S.-based Internet experts said on Monday, raising fears the government is extending the reach of its surveillance on ordinary citizens.

India probes Google, Yahoo for possible forex violation: report (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 05:48 PM PST

Reuters - The Indian government is investigating whether the Indian units of U.S. Internet giants Google Inc and Yahoo Inc may have violated the country's foreign exchange laws, the Wall Street Journal said in report.

SEC drops Lonza-Arch insider trading case, for now (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 02:54 PM PST

Reuters - A U.S. market regulator is for now dropping insider trading cases against three Swiss asset managers, despite accusations that two of the defendants improperly thwarted its investigation, including by throwing out a BlackBerry.

Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 2, featuring Ice Cream Sandwich (Digital Trends)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 10:15 AM PST

Digital Trends - Prior to Mobile World Congress, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab 2. The new 7-inch tablet will run Android Ice Cream Sandwich (meaning you can add it to the short list of devices that can access the new Chrome app) and feature Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi with 3G options.

The second coming of Myspace has Facebook's Open Graph to thank (Digital Trends)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 04:30 PM PST

Digital Trends - Myspace has long been the joke of the social media world. Last year the social networking site nearly self-imploded and was victim to massive layoffs, a less than impressive sale, and being written off as a News Corp mistake. Even little victories along the way haven’t been enough to offset the overwhelming failure of the site. Netting Justin Timberlake was gimmicky, and the first mention of Myspace TV sounded like a desperate attempt to grab onto the social TV trend.

Why Are Apple Fans so Annoying? (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 11:15 AM PST

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | "I have an iPhone, but it's just a phone to me," the person I was speaking with said. (Perhaps he knew I was an Android fan.) "I'm not, like, fanatical about it or anything."

Sketch Club app supplies social art for iOS (Appolicious)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 03:00 PM PST

Appolicious - It's easy to dismiss Sketch Club as a gimmicky art app for amateurs, but don't be too quick to tap away from this $2.99 universal package. The app is, in fact, a serious blend of standard and procedural drawing tools suitable for neophytes and professional digital artists alike.

Google Wallet suspends prepaid credit cards in wake of security hack reveal (Appolicious)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 12:11 PM PST

Appolicious - Google has addressed a newly aired security hack for its Google Wallet mobile software that disables the use of prepaid credit cards while the company deals with patching the security hole.

AT&T customers surprised by 'unlimited data' limit (AP)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 12:24 PM PST

This undated screen grab provided by Mike Trang shows a warning message on the screen of Trang's iPhone that he received from AT&T advising he was in danger of having his data speeds throttled. AT&T considers Trang to be among the top 5 percent of the heaviest cellular data users in his area. Under a new policy, AT&T has started cutting their data speeds as part of an attempt to manage data usage on its network. (AP Photo/courtesy of Mike Trang)AP - Mike Trang likes to use his iPhone 4 as a GPS device, helping him get around in his job. Now and then, his younger cousins get ahold of it, and play some YouTube videos and games.

iPad 3 launch date of March 7 looking likely (Digital Trends)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 06:31 PM PST

Digital Trends - A website that called it right with the iPhone 4S’s launch date says that the iPad 3 will be unveiled on Wednesday March 7.

Online ads startup snags $30 million from Temasek, SAP (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 02:09 AM PST

Reuters - Marin Software, a startup that publishes applications used to manage online advertising campaigns, has raised $30 million in a new investment round led by Singaporean sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings.

Top editor at Sun tabloid attacks UK hacking probe (AP)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 10:27 AM PST

AP - Is Rupert Murdoch's best-selling newspaper in open revolt?
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