Archive for April 16th, 2012

Samuel L. Jackson stars with Siri in Verizon iPhone ad

We’ve always wanted to see the domestic side of Samuel L. Jackson

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Microsoft makes Windows 8 name official, three editions only

Windows 8 is the official name of the next version of Windows client. Here are details on the three SKUs that are in the pipeline.

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Raspberry Pi hits the shelves – briefly

The first wave of Raspberry Pi computers — credit card-size devices that are designed to serve as teaching aids — shipped this weekend after a series of delays. However, manufacturer RF Technologies is already out of stock again.

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How to use Java applets in OS X after Java 2012-003 update

Apple’s latest Java update requires you periodically enable the Java plug-in manually. Here is how this works in OS X

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Twitter buys social media analytics startup Hotspots.io

Startup, which appears to have still been in beta mode, will join Twitter’s revenue engineering team. [Read more]

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New 3D Printing firm takes shape with Objet-Stratasys merger

Two of the bigger 3D printing manufacturers have merged into a single entity, with a strong position against competitors both big and small. [Read more]

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Intel Ivy Bridge chip imminent, quad-core first

The first Intel Ivy Bridge chips launch next week, with quad-core due first and more power-efficient ultrabook chips coming later. [Read more]

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Privacy groups launch protest against CISPA bill

Several groups Monday launched a week of protests against a controversial proposed cybersecurity bill they claim would eviscerate online privacy rights.

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Sigmund app delivers aliens, mermaids to your dreams

If you’ve ever wanted to parachute into a castle with a camel, then the Sigmund iOS app is for you. It aims to sculpt your dreams with words whispered while you sleep.

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Microsoft offers cloud-based video delivery

Windows Azure Media Services PaaS users can build media workflows in the cloud

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