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The Fine Art of Disruption: How Lorenzo Thione Evolved From 'Bing' To 'Artify It'

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:02:59 EDT

Lorenzo Thione believes in fate and and approaches the world with a somewhat self-confident naivete. This outward optimism --whether cock-eyed or simply self-assured -- comes across most clearly when he talks about his new business: He wants to be an "artist among the artists" – unchaining fine art from wealthy collectors and setting it free among the hoi polloi.

Canada's RIM to cut at least 2000 jobs - report

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:35:02 EDT

Research In Motion Ltd is preparing for a major restructuring beginning in the next couple of weeks that will see it eliminate at least 2,000 jobs worldwide, the Globe and Mail reported on Saturday, citing unnamed sources.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak: How to Use Updated Sn0wbreeze 2.9.4 On A4 Devices [TUTORIAL]

Sat, 26 May 2012 08:52:27 EDT

How to Use Updated Sn0wbreeze 2.9.4 On A4 Devices - iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod touch 4G, Apple TV [TUTORIAL]

Samsung Galaxy S3 Delivery Delays: Confusion over Availability of Blue and White Models

Sat, 26 May 2012 08:30:41 EDT

The Pebble Blue model of Samsung Galaxy S3 will be delayed due to production problem.

Yahoo Kills Livestand; Focus Shifts to Mobile Products

Sat, 26 May 2012 08:19:57 EDT

Just six months after its debut on iPad, Livestand has been killed. Yahoo Inc announced on Friday that it has decided to discontue its personalized digital newsstand app, Livestand for iPad.

TCS World 10K Bangalore 2012 Free App For iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone [Download Links]

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:42:25 EDT

Bangalore is all set for TCS World 10K 2012 race day on Sunday. So there is one technical aspect that you have to update yourself and your device to keep the pace with the upcoming event.

Renesas aims to sell chip plant, shed 12,000 jobs: source

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:28:01 EDT

Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp plans to sell off loss-making operations and cut its payroll by at least 12,000, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Saturday, as the company battles high costs and nimbler foreign rivals.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release: First 50 Owners to Win Free Olympics Tickets

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:02:02 EDT

Device set to be available on various carriers in the UK including Vodafone, O2, Three and Orange.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak ‘Absinthe 2.0’: How to Unlock iPhone 4S, iPad 3, iPod Touch and More [VIDEO]

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:00:13 EDT

Check out the video and tutorial on how to Unlock iPhone 4S, iPad 3, iPod Touch and More using Absinthe 2.0 jailbreak.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak: How To Use 'Rocky Racoon 5.1.1' To Convert iOS 5.1.1 Tethered Jailbreak To Untethered [VIDEO]

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:34:58 EDT

"Rocky Racoon 5.1.1 Untether” Cydia Tweak is now available to convert iOS 5.1.1 tethered jailbreak to Untethered jailbreak on All devices except Apple TV3.

Top Ten Free Apps For Android Devices [Download Links]

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:17:55 EDT

Do you have an Android based smartphone or a PC tablet? Do they run the latest version of Android, popularly known as the Ice Cream Sandwich? That's great.You got the right device, so know about the right applications that you can download from Google play store to explore the full potential of Android.

South Korea-Bound Samsung Galaxy S3 May Have a Different Design?

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:43:27 EDT

New South-Korean Samsung Galaxy S3 model that has surfaced has a different design.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs LG Spectrum 4G LTE: Can Next Galaxy Outdo LG's 4G LTE?

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:35:57 EDT

A detailed features comparison of Samsung Galaxy S3 and LG Spectrum 4G LTE

Samsung Galaxy S3: Pop-Up Stores to be Launched in London

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:18:37 EDT

With the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S3 in London just days away, the device has created quite a buzz.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak: How to Unlock iPhone 4S and iPad 2/3 Using Command Line Interface [VIDEO & TUTORIAL]

Sat, 26 May 2012 03:56:19 EDT

Check out the video and tutorial on how to unlock iPhone 4S and iPad 2/3 using Dev Team’s Command Line Interface.

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying A Digital Camera

Sat, 26 May 2012 03:11:31 EDT

Megapixels, zoom, ISO, battery and cost are the main factors to consider while buying a digital camera.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak Released: How To Use Absinthe 2.0 On iPhone 4S, iPad 3, iPod Touch And More [VIDEO]

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:50:06 EDT

All those users of an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad running on Apple's iOS 5.1.1 firmware are now able to break the technical shackles on their devices, thanks to Absinthe 2.0. The latest untethered jailbreak tool covers the majority of iOS devices, except for the third generation Apple TV.

Japan's Renesas eyes 14,000 job cuts, chip plant sale: Nikkei

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:42:01 EDT

Struggling Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp is planning to slash as many as 14,000 jobs and sell a major semiconductor factory in Japan to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the Nikkei newspaper reported.

SpaceX capsule docks at space station, opens new era

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:21:01 EDT

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured the SpaceX Dragon cargo ship and guided the privately owned craft into a docking berth on Friday, opening a new chapter in the U.S. space program.

Dell-Quest deal possible over weekend - sources

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:35:02 EDT

Dell Inc is expected to reach an agreement to buy network security software maker Quest Software Inc as soon as this weekend after a previous deal fell apart, several people familiar with the matter said.

Japan’s Renesas Electronics May Ax 14,000

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:09 EDT

Renesas Electronics (Tokyo: 6723), one of Japan's biggest chip-makers, could fire as many as 30 percent of those on its payroll, or 14,000 workers.

Dell may reach deal for Quest over weekend - sources

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:49:03 EDT

Yahoo Livestand Killed Six Months After Debut; CEO Ross Levinsohn Makes First Major Move

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:31:56 EDT

It seemed like a move in the right direction for Yahoo back in November, when the company announced a family of new mobile products that would enrich the way users see and understand their news and entertainment content.

RIP Cisco Cius (2011-2012): How Apple, iPad Claimed Another Tablet Victim

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:07:30 EDT

The Cisco Cius, we hardly knew ye. Less than a year after the Cius hit shelves on July 31, Cisco announced on Friday (via company blog) that it will discontinue all investments being poured into its tablet designed for business and enterprise professionals. The price may have been the Cius' ultimate killer, but the lack of entertaining features made this tablet all work, and no play.

SpaceX Makes History - 1st Private Capsule Links To International Space Station

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:38:38 EDT

Private-sector initiatives in space made history Friday when SpaceX’s Dragon space capsule was grappled by and attached to the International Space Station.

Corrected: Dish, TV networks take fight over ad zapper to judges

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:14:02 EDT

A legal battle erupted between DISH Network and some of the major broadcast networks Thursday as the two sides traded lawsuits over the satellite distribution company's "Hopper" DVR, which threatens to bring down the television business model by allowing viewers to skip over commercials entirely.

Absinthe 2.0 Now Available For iOS 5.1.1 Devices: Where To Download New Jailbreak Tool

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:02:18 EDT

Absinthe 2.0, the latest tool to jailbreak Apple iOS 5.1.1 devices, was released on Friday at the Hack in the Box conference in Amsterdam and is now available, thanks to the "Jailbreak Dream Team." It is available for download for both Windows and Mac at Greenpois0n.com along with instructions for how to use the new jailbreak tool.

Limbaugh Boycott Gets Mixed Results; Sponsors Still Out On Ratings Decline

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:07:08 EDT

Three months after Rush Limbaugh characterized a Georgetown Law School student Sandra Fluke as a “slut” and a “prostitute,” a liberal-backed boycott of the right-winger’s radio show has been effective.

Apple Tweaks iOS, Mac App Store: Is A Major Redesign Coming?

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:54:11 EDT

Apple quietly tweaked its App Store platform for Mac computers and iOS devices, rebranding a few categories and adding new features. But while most users may not notice these subtle changes, it's possible that these moves are in fact a precursor to a larger, more wholesale redesign of the App Stores.

Galaxy S 3 Specs and Features' Top Five Potential Problems

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:02:47 EDT

It's not surprising that retailers and carriers are confirming the Samsung Galaxy S III's phenomenal pre-order figures. The Galaxy S 3 specs are apparently revolutionary, and the device is without a doubt the best Android smartphone to date. But the Galaxy S 3 is far from perfect.

Anonymous Takes Down UK's Culture Department Website in Leveson Inquiry Protest

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:59:15 EDT

Anonymous takes offline the website of the UK's Department for Culture in protest against corrpution within the Leveson Inquiry

Is Facebook About to Create its Own Browser?

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:20:45 EDT

A report claiming Facebook could be ready to take over browser company Opera, suggests the social network is set to create its own browser.

Facebook Shares Drop Again On New Probes Despite Morgan Stanley Investor Pledges

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:19:16 EDT

Shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, fell 3.4 percent again Friday, a week after their disastrous debut in their initial public offering.

Dell in talks to buy Quest Software: report

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:07:02 EDT

Dell Inc is in talks to buy Quest Software Inc, the network security software maker that had earlier agreed to be acquired by Insight Venture Partners for $2 billion, Bloomberg reported, quoting sources.

MIT Researchers Develop Needle-Less, Painless Way To Inject Drugs (At The Speed Of Sound, No Less)

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:08 EDT

MIT researchers unveiled a prototype device this week that uses a new way to administer drugs, replacing the common needle with a tiny, highly-controllable jet injector, which sends a high-pressured stream directly into the skin.

Quest Software Jumps On Dell Purchase Report

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:55:06 EDT

Shares of Quest Software (Nasdaq; QSFT) jumped 5 percent Friday after a report it would be acquired by Dell (Nasdaq: DELL), for as much as $2 billion.

Facebook Shares Fall In Early Trading

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:22:37 EDT

Shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, fell in early activity Friday, a week after their disastrous debut in their initial public offering.

How to jailbreak the iPad 3 using Absinthe 2.0 on Mac and PC

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:11:56 EDT

A tutorial explaining how to jailbreak the iPad 3 using Green Poison's newly released Absinthe 2.0 for Mac and PC.

Samsung Galaxy Note LTE Vs Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G: A Battle of Samsung's Titans

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:58:43 EDT

A detailed features comparison of Samsung Note LTE and Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G.

Baby Saved by World’s Smallest Artificial Heart in Italy [VIDEO]

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:57:56 EDT

Surgeons in Rome save life of 16-month-old baby by implanting titanium pump in pioneering operation.

How to Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 with Absinthe 2.0 from Green Poison

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:49:14 EDT

Green Poison has released Absinthe 2.0 for Mac, PC and Linux, an untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1

Apple CEO Tim Cook Turns Down $75M Payout

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:37:47 EDT

The head of Apple, Tim Cook, is passing up a huge $75 million windfall which he is due as part of an employee dividend scheme.

How to Root Galaxy S3 Using Factory-Unlocked Bootloader [GUIDE]

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:55:15 EDT

How to Root Galaxy S3 Using Factory-Unlocked Bootloader?

Lauren Smee Dead after Sat Nav Confusion Leads to Fatal Collision

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:17:00 EDT

A 21-year-old Chichester woman has died following a head-on collision after becoming confused about the directions from her sat nav.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC Desire HD: S3’s Powerful Processor Conquers HTC Smartphone?

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:10:55 EDT

A rundown of how the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC Desire HDstack up.

How To Root Samsung Galaxy S3 [Tutorial]

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:49:41 EDT

While a lot of users are still waiting to get their hands on Samsung's latest flagship smartphone Galaxy S3, the device has already been rooted. The Android developer who goes by the name of Chainfire has managed to root the smartphone even before its release.

Apple Developing iPen Stylus for Future iPad, According to Filed Patent

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:44:10 EDT

Apple is developing a high-tech stylus for use with future iPads, according to a recently filed patent.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC Vivid: Which is Your Pick?

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:32:19 EDT

Check how the Galaxy S3's specs do against HTC Vivid.

Mark Zuckerberg's $6.4 Billion Loss: Value Of Facebook CEO's Stake A Gambler's Nightmare

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:24:33 EDT

In the week since Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) went public, its founder, CEO and majority shareholder saw his $20.2 billion stake in the social media giant quickly swell to $24 billion only to shrink by day's end to $17.6 billion.

Sony Xperia Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Update List

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:19:25 EDT

Sony has announced which of its smartphones will get updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich