Archive for April 3rd, 2012

Intel is wrong about ultrabooks being better than iPads

In a recent interview with PC World, Intel representatives make the bold claim that new ultrabook PCs will outclass current and future iPads. Intel is wrong.

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Intel is wrong about ultrabooks being better than iPads

Instagram logs 2K signups a minute

With release of app for Android, photo-sharing community sees a huge influx of new users. [Read more]

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Instagram logs 2K signups a minute

Study: Geolocation apps draw users, despite privacy concerns

Nearly 60 percent of smartphone users employ apps that access their location data despite having concerns about risks to their privacy and even personal safety, according to a survey conducted by ISACA, a nonprofit group that focuses on risk and security management.

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Study: Geolocation apps draw users, despite privacy concerns

IEEE says L-1 visa not intended for outsourcers

This week, the U.S.

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IEEE says L-1 visa not intended for outsourcers

Fisker to debut Atlantic plug-in EV at NYC event tonight

News of Fisker’s smaller second act left the ‘Net with many questions. Tonight, we hope to get some answers

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Fisker to debut Atlantic plug-in EV at NYC event tonight

Facebook to help third parties use location-related data

Facebook will soon add place objects to its Open Graph API, making it easier for third-party developers to link their data about locations such as concert venues to Facebook users’ personal posts.

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Facebook to help third parties use location-related data

Mike Daisey disappears, then reappears

Disgraced Apple commentator briefly disables his Twitter account and takes his public blog private, only to resurrect them as speculation about his disappearance grows. [Read more]

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Mike Daisey disappears, then reappears

An Open-Source Food Fight in the Cloud

A new open-source rival has emerged from Citrix in the race to create a cloud for the people

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An Open-Source Food Fight in the Cloud

AAA Foundation study says teen girls top boys in distracted driving habits

AAA Foundation in-car camera study of teen drivers shows distractions differ between the sexes. [Read more]

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AAA Foundation study says teen girls top boys in distracted driving habits

Cisco shows Brazil the money

Cisco this week said it would invest close to $550 million in Brazil to expand its presence in the country and spur economic growth.

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Cisco shows Brazil the money