Month: January 2013

Application Games

HALO 4 REVIEW: THE GHOST IN THE MACHINE

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As reported on Polygon. By Arthur Gies Halo 4 gets what made Halo: Combat Evolved special. The original Halo wasn’t just about great combat or multiplayer, though it set the standard for those things in shooters for the better part of a decade. There was also a sense of wonder and discovery that Halo‘s sequels often struggled to find again. They were bigger, yes, and they had more of everything Halo had, but that was also sort of the problem. They were charting known…

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Google makes Microsoft sweat over Sync cutoff, but Windows Phone will get DAV support

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As reported on The Verge. By Tom Warren A curious twist in the ongoing ecosystems war. Google’s decision to drop Exchange ActiveSync support, a protocol used to sync Gmail calendar, contacts, and mail items on mobile devices, left Microsoft surprised anddisappointed. The change means new Windows Phone users after January 30th with personal Gmail accounts will be unable to sync calendar and contact items. The Vergehas learned that Microsoft is planning to support CardDAV and CalDAV in Windows Phone, Google’s…

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Business Cloud

Big Data And SaaS Will Become Relevant For Small Businesses In 2013

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As reported on TechCrunch. by CHRIS LUO Over the past few years, most of us who work at mid to large-sized companies have seen our productivity multiply because of big data and SaaS applications. But small businesses have not experienced the same benefits. Rather, they have been left in the dark, trying to understand what drives their business and make adjustments. In 2013, this will change. I witnessed first-hand the impact of big bata and…

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Google Hardware Dev

Sergey Brin Dons Google Glass, Dresses Like An International Jewel Thief For NYC Subway Ride

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As reported on TechCrunch. by DARRELL ETHERINGTON Google co-founder Sergey Brin rides the subway, just like the rest of us, but when he does, he’swearing Google Glass and presumably seeing much more about the dreary downtown 3 train interior than his fellow passengers thanks to his magic augmented reality powers. Brin wasphotographed and chatted up by Noah Zerkin, an AR blogger, who posted the encounter to Twitter. Brin looked ready to infiltrate any high-security bank vault in…

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Story

Leaked HTC Sense 5 screenshots suggest a leaner, cleaner skin Mobile

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As reported on Engadget. By Sharif Sakr  Did yesterday’s uncertain glimpse at a new HTC phone leave you wanting? Then grab a tray and find a seat, because the right-hand image above comes from XDA developer mdeejay, who claims to have a working port of the forthcoming Sense 5 skin. On the left, we’ve stuck up a Sense 4+ lockscreen to highlight how the new UI feels much leaner, cleaner and flatter — following much the same trend as Android itself. The…

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Verizon adds ‘record-high’ 2.1 million subscribers in Q4 2012, but still makes a loss Mobile

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As reported on Engadget. By Mat Smith Verizon has just announced that the last quarter was its best yet — in regard to subscriber numbers. Those 2.1 million new additions mean that Verizon can now lay claim to 98.2 million customers in total, while smartphones have now claimed an additional 5 percent of this base, up to 58 percent. Since its last report, Q4 consolidated revenues totaled $30 billion for the first time, although profits were hit by $135…

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Apple Hardware Dev

AMD hires chip experts from Qualcomm and Apple, aims to move beyond the PC

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As reported on Engadget. By Mat Smith Even more transfer news from chipmakers, although this one isn’t quite as litigious.AMD has hired two senior engineers “with experience” at Qualcomm and Apple. The hires have been confirmed by AMD, which added that the new recruits would help the chipmaker expand into new markets — though the spokesperson didn’t specify what these markets would be. Charles Matar, with expertise in low-power and embedded chip design will join from Qualcomm as…

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Entertainment

Fantastic Photos Of Premier League Soccer In The Middle Of A Snowstorm

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As reported on Businessinsider.com by Tony Manfred AP Two games involving four of the biggest soccer teams in Europe were blanketed by a snowstorm yesterday in London.  The snow was light enough to play through, but heavy enough to make for some awesome scenes. In the afternoon, Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 in west London as the snow was just beginning to fall. At night, Tottenham tied Manchester United 1-1 in north London through a constant snow shower.…

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Culture

The 17 Equations That Changed The Course Of Humanity

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As reported on Businessinsider.com by Max Nisen Mathematician Ian Stewart’s recent book “In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World” takes a close look at some of the most important equations of all time. A great example of the human impact of math is the financial crisis. Black Scholes, number 17 on this list, is a derivative pricing equation that played a role. “It’s actually a fairly simple equation, mathematically speaking,” Professor Stewart…

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Military Politics

Japan Threatens To Fire On Chinese Fighters — China Says ‘There Will Be No Second Shot’

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As reported on Businessinsider.com by Robert Johnson Chinese Military Review Type 052B Guangzhou class Wuhan (169) guided missile destroyer (click to expand) When Chinese and Japanese fighters met for the first time over disputed islands in the East China Sea earlier this month, Japan promptly declared its right to fire tracers at China’s jets.  Though met with outrage by China at the time, Japan continues promoting the live firing which Chinese military academics are calling…

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