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Facebook Home And The Promise Of Android

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As reported on TechCrunch. by SARAH PEREZ If you’re an iPhone user, you might be feeling a little left behind, because Facebook launched an application called Facebook Home, touted by CEO Mark Zuckerberg as the “next version of Facebook.” In fact, you might be feeling this way if you’re an Android user, too. For now, only a handful of select devices can even run Home (officially) — notably missing from the lineup is Google’s Nexus 4, the latest in the lineup of…

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Microsoft Reportedly Preparing To Jump On The Smartwatch Bandwagon

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As reported on TechCrunch. by CHRIS VELAZCO Apple, Google, LG, and Samsung are all reportedly working on wrist-worn computing devices behind closed doors, and it seems like that little club of big companies may soon get another member. If a new report from the Wall Street Journal is to be believed, Microsoft has been in touch with an undisclosed number of suppliers who have apparently been tasked with delivering components for a smartwatch-like device that supports touch input. Now that’s not to…

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Now That We Have All These Devices, It’s Time For Them To Truly Work Together

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As reported on TechCrunch. by DARRELL ETHERINGTON Cross-platform is the buzzword of all the big tech companies now. During every Google earnings call, like clockwork, CEO Larry Page dedicates considerable time discussing the company’s focus on making sure users have a seamless experience and equal access to services as they switch between devices. In general, that’s already a reality if you know where to look. But there’s so much more potential. No matter how much apps talk…

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Galaxy S 4 availability hinted at in Staples document, pegged for April 26th on AT&T Mobile

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As reported on Engadget. By Sean Buckley Scrambling to find a launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S 4? Staples may have just dropped a hint. According to a leaked store training sheet, AT&T will be offering the next Galaxy phone on April 26th, followed by T-Mobile on May 1st and Verizon on the 30th. Bold lettering warns these dates are tentative but they are familiar, matching both the UK launch date and T-Mobile’s own declarations. Naturally, we try to take these things with…

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YouTube lets you relive the old-school look of VHS — in HD

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As reported on Engadget. By Joe Pollicino Sure, watching YouTube videos in HD is great when you want clarity, but maybe you’ve been yearning for that grainy, tape-recorded look. Marking what’s apparently the 57th anniversary of cassette-based video recording, the YouTube team has snuck a VHS tape-shaped button on select videos. Clicking it will the throw a filter over the content, providing a highly distorted and nostalgic feast for the eyes. There’s no official list of compatible content, but the…

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13-inch ASUS Taichi 31 with dual 1080p displays finally shipping after long delay

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As reported on Engadget. By Sharif Sakr If you saw our review of the 11.6-inch Taichi 21, you’ll know that its unusual dual-screen design had a pretty bad impact on battery life. ASUS is taking another crack at the whip, however, this time with the 13.3-inch Taichi that is finally shipping after amajor hold-up in the US and promises a big boost to stamina — a max of seven hours of use rather than five. If this claim stands up…

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New York cops now armed with crime-busting Android app

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As reported on The Verge. By Matt Brian The New York Police Department (NYPD) began outfitting its officers with Android smartphones as part of a new pilot aimed at improving policing and public safety.According to the New York Times, the department has already distributed over 400 smartphones to its officers since last summer, providing them with more detailed access to police data while on the move. The Android smartphones are unable to make or receive calls, but…

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OK, Cupid: giving your love life to Google Glass and the hive mind

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As reported on The Verge. By Tim Maly Artist Lauren McCarthy explores the terrifying and fascinating world of augmented dating On January 20, 2013, sometime before 7:45PM, Lauren McCarthy sat down at a table. She was early. She always arrived early. Once she had a spot, she checked her setup. She kept the iPhone in her purse, its camera poking out and angled to capture the whole scene. The iPod touch was kept close at hand.…

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LinkedIn Acquires Pulse For $90M In Stock And Cash

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As reported on TechCrunch. by FREDERIC LARDINOIS LinkedIn today announced that it has acquiredPulse, the popular newsreader for the web and mobile. The transaction, LinkedIn says, is valued at approximately $90 million in a combination of about 90 percent stock and 10 percent cash. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013. Today’s announcement doesn’t come as a total surprise, given that there had been rumorsabout talks between the two companies for a few weeks now.…

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IBM To Invest $1 Billion In Flash Technology Research, Reflecting Obsolescence Of Hard Disk Drives

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As reported on TechCrunch. by ALEX WILLIAMS IBM plans to invest $1 billion in research  to design, create and integrate Flash into its servers, storage systems and middleware, a reflection of the changing requirements needed for companies to manage massive amounts of data. As part of the news, IBM also announced a new line of Flash appliances. These storage appliances are based on technology acquired from Texas Memory Systems. IBM says the appliances can run 20 times faster than…

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