Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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Tap Twitter, control a cockroach

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 05:56 PM PST

Almost as certain as death and taxes is the cockroach. Now one artist has turned the tables on the pesky arthropod by taming it with some tech components and Twitter. [Read more]

Google extends free calling through Gmail

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 04:56 PM PST

The company says people can make free calls in the U.S. and Canada through Gmail's Chat section -- with the calling plugin -- throughout the New Year. [Read more]

Convenient iTunes 11 Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 02:45 PM PST

You can optimize how you use iTunes 11 by using various keyboard shortcuts available in the program. [Read more]

Randi Zuckerberg loses control on Facebook (and Twitter)

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 02:40 PM PST

The Facebook CEO's sister is peeved that a photo she thought she'd posted privately is exposed publicly. It's quite a photo. [Read more]

Samsung plans to ship half a billion handsets in 2013

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 12:46 PM PST

The Korean phone company aims to ship 510 million handsets next year. [Read more]

Unmasking ungrateful Xmas kids on Twitter

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 12:43 PM PST

Jon Hendren -- aka @fart -- again collects the tweets of those who aren't happy with their Xmas gadget gifts. They make for cheery reading. [Read more]

New Corvette teased and leaked ahead of January unveil

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 11:49 AM PST

The longest-lasting American supercar enters its seventh generation in 2013, heralded by official and unofficial photos and specs. [Read more]

Netflix to get 'social features' next year

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 11:42 AM PST

The video streaming and rental company will move fast to allow users to share their viewing habits after getting government clearance last week. [Read more]

ZTE Grand X brandishes T-Mobile logo in FCC listings

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 11:10 AM PST

Released in Europe this past summer, the ZTE Grand X is most likely heading to the U.S. for T-Mobile. [Read more]

ZTE officially unveils high-end Nubia Z5

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 09:39 AM PST

Despite no plans to hit the U.S., the ZTE Nubia Z5 quad-core specs are still impressive. [Read more]

The 404 Holiday 2012: Year in entertainment (podcast)

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 09:00 AM PST

The 404 buddy Zach comes prepared for this special 404 Yuletide episode with a bunch of lists to wrap up the best (and worst) music, TV, and movies of the year. [Read more]

Microsoft forges ahead with retail store expansion plans

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 08:45 AM PST

The company is continuing its transformation from a simple software company with the announcement of its first six stores planned for 2013. [Read more]

Steve Jobs' yacht freed in time for Christmas

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 08:04 AM PST

After being impounded, the Venus is heading home. The notoriously controlling Jobs forgot one thing while working on the mega yacht: A contract with the designer. [Read more]

HTC's global One S gets Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 06:43 AM PST

Still no word on the U.S. version though. [Read more]

Apple wins critical SIM connector patent

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 06:23 AM PST

The company received a patent that allows SIM cards to be easily swapped into devices such as smartphones or tablets. It may be a handy weapon given recent battles over SIM card standards. [Read more]

Amazon: The five biggest stories of 2012

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

The e-commerce giant spent the year stepping on its competitors' toes -- as usual. [Read more]

Amazon: Five predictions for 2013

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

Expect the company to expand its reach evermore. Amazon is not a company to rest on its laurels. [Read more]
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