Monday, May 16, 2011

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Sci/Tech News


Dropbox Accused Of Misleading Customers On Security - InformationWeek

Posted: 16 May 2011 11:41 AM PDT


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Dropbox Accused Of Misleading Customers On Security
InformationWeek
FTC complaint charges that the file-sharing service hasn't told the truth about the security it applies to stored files, as well as who can access or view those files. By Mathew J. Schwartz InformationWeek A complaint was filed with the Federal Trade ...
Dropbox 'insecure and misleading' – crypto researcherRegister
FTC complaint says Dropbox lied about data securityGeek.com
Security researcher files FTC complaint against DropboxPCR-online.biz
InfoWorld -Connecticut Watchdog -IT Business Edge (blog)
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RIM Recalls 1000 PlayBooks Tablets Because of Operating-System Glitch - Bloomberg

Posted: 16 May 2011 01:50 PM PDT


msnbc.com

RIM Recalls 1000 PlayBooks Tablets Because of Operating-System Glitch
Bloomberg
Most of the affected 16-gigabyte models are still with distributors, not in the hands of customers. Photographer: Ramin Talaie/Bloomberg Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) said it is recalling about 1000 ...
News: RIM Recalls 1000 BlackBerry PlayBooksThe Mac Observer
RIM nears 2-year low after recalling some PlaybooksReuters
Five BlackBerry PlayBook apps that deserve their own recallsDigitaltrends.com
Wall Street Journal -ABC News -CNET
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Facebook, Bing Expand Search Partnership Via 'Like' Button - PC Magazine

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:17 PM PDT


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Facebook, Bing Expand Search Partnership Via 'Like' Button
PC Magazine
Microsoft on Monday expanded its use of Facebook within its Bing search engine, adding "likes" and recommendations from friends and strangers into search results. Going forward, if you search for something one of your Facebook ...
Microsoft deepens Bing's use of Facebook dataComputerworld
Microsoft Bing Adds Facebook DataBloomberg
Microsoft adds Facebook features to BingThe Seattle Times
Wall Street Journal -Bellingham Herald -CNET
all 194 news articles »

Windows Phone "Mango" screenshots show off new features - Ars Technica

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:39 PM PDT


The Hindu

Windows Phone "Mango" screenshots show off new features
Ars Technica
In the run-up to next week's official unveiling of Windows Phone "Mango," the forthcoming major upgrade to Microsoft's smartphone platform, more features have been disclosed by Microsoft, and even more ...
Office features coming in update to Windows PhoneThe Seattle Times
Microsoft's "Mango" Win 7 phone geared for Enterprise usersZDNet (blog)
Facebook Chat to be part of Windows phonesmsnbc.com
BetaNews -TG Daily -Mobile Burn
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Evidence, speculation of Motorola DROID X2 launch surfaces - Mobile Burn

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:27 PM PDT


Top Tech Reviews

Evidence, speculation of Motorola DROID X2 launch surfaces
Mobile Burn
A number of bits and pieces of information about an upcoming Motorola DROID X2 for Verizon Wireless have surfaced recently. A user manual for the device was found, posted, and then removed. TG Daily even went so far as to definitively say that the ...
Droid Charge News: Samsung Droid Charge Videos & DealsWireless and Mobile News
Droid X2 may Arrive Next Week, But Don't Expect FireworksPCWorld
Motorola Droid X2 Sports Gingerbread, Tegra 2 ChipeWeek
TG Daily -Unwired View -Android Apps Appolicious
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More evidence suggests Apple has plans for 10th anniversary of retail - Apple Insider

Posted: 16 May 2011 01:10 PM PDT


Macgasm

More evidence suggests Apple has plans for 10th anniversary of retail
Apple Insider
By AppleInsider Staff Evidence continues to mount that Apple plans to do something to commemorate the tenth anniversary of its retail endeavors, though whether the event would be a new product unveiling or something else remains a mystery. ...
Report: Apple gearing up for 10th anniversary of retailCNET
Apple planning major product launch for 10th retail anniversary?BGR
Shady Apple Rumor Points to Big Weekend Product LaunchTIME
Macgasm -Gotta Be Mobile -tuaw.com
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Amazon's Secret Android Tablets Are Codenamed "Coyote" And "Hollywood" - The Business Insider

Posted: 16 May 2011 03:00 PM PDT


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Amazon's Secret Android Tablets Are Codenamed "Coyote" And "Hollywood"
The Business Insider
New leaked last week that Amazon is likely working on multiple Android tablets for release this year. Now, BGR has learned that two of the tablets will be codenamed "Coyote" and "Hollywood." Coyote will be a cheaper tablet powered by NVIDIA Tegra 2 ...
Nvidia CEO: Why Android tablets aren't sellingCNET
NVIDIA blames everyone (except NVIDIA) for lackluster Android tablet salesZDNet (blog)
Nvidia: Next-gen Honeycomb tablets will get it rightTG Daily
PC Magazine -Reuters UK -TechSpot
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 - PC Magazine

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:13 PM PDT


CNET

Lenovo ThinkPad X1
PC Magazine
Sturdy construction. Gorilla glass is scratch-proof. Backlit keyboard. Great typing experience. HDMI and DisplayPort. Fast 2.5-inch HDD. Standard Voltage processors only. An excellent mix of wireless technologies. Dolby sound is worthy of entertainment ...
Lenovo's Wedgetop Burns Twice as Bright, Half as LongWired News
Lenovo ThinkPad X1: Hands-OnWashington Post
Lenovo Announces Thinnest ThinkPad YetPCWorld
eWeek -CNET -CRN
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