[Technology] Forstall ousted from Apple after refusing to apologise for Maps

Forstall ousted from Apple after refusing to apologise for Maps
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/international/head-of-iphone-software-out-in-apple-shakeup/article4046646.ece
iOS chief Scott Forstall was ousted from Apple because he wouldn't say sorry for Maps, the WSJ reports. Forstall, who oversaw the production of iOS6 and its Apple Maps app, apparently refused to sign the official apology later offered by Tim Cook to ...

Microsoft's Ballmer not ready to reveal Windows 8, Surface sales
http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-ballmer-not-ready-to-reveal-windows-8-surface-sales-7000006602/
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer is expecting 2013 to be one of the company's busiest years, but he's not yet ready to start talking about Windows 8 and Surface sales.

Nook Simple Touch Glowlight eReader lands in the UK, set to duke it out with ...
http://www.techdigest.tv/2012/10/nook_simple_tou.html
They've been a long time coming, but Barnes & Noble's Nook eReader range has finally hit the UK. The Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch Glowlight with built-in light are on sale now for £79 and £109 respectively, available from John Lewis, Argos, ...

Google Announces New Nexus Phone and Tablets
http://techland.time.com/2012/10/30/nexus-4-nexus-7-nexus-10/
Although Hurricane Sandy wiped out Google's big New York press event plans, the company went ahead and announced its new Nexus phone and tablets anyway.

Sandy takes out HuffPo, Gawker, Gizmodo
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/viewers-mixed-messages-storm-tv-17592811
Vehicles are submerged on 14th Street near the Consolidated Edison power plant, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in New York. Sandy continued on its path Monday, as the storm forced the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, sending coastal ...

4G goes live in 11 UK cities
http://www.channel4.com/news/4g-mobile-launches-in-uk-amid-confusion-on-tariffs
The UK's first 4G service is up and running in 11 cities today, with the launch of EE's LTE network. The company says it plans to expand its coverage by 2,000 square miles every month, and claims that 74 percent of businesses plan to adopt 4G within the next ...

Japan Rules in Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey
http://www.designntrend.com/articles/2240/20121030/consumer-reports-auto-reliability-survey-ford-toyota.htm
Toyota's three brandsâ€"Scion, Toyota, and Lexusâ€" have excelled in the rating by sweeping top spots. Toyota Prius C the hatchback Prius, the larger Prius V, and the new Prius plug-in were all ranked as being above average in Consumer Reports' Auto ...

Microsoft Surface â€" Fairly Compromised Confusing Product, Says Chief Exec of ...
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mobile/display/20121029000404_Microsoft_Surface_Fairly_Compromised_Confusing_Product_Says_Chief_Exec_of_Apple.html
Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple, does not believe that Microsoft Corp.'s Surface could pose a threat for iPad as it is full of compromises and will not provide user experience comparable to Apple's slate.

AMD unveils plans for 64-bit ARM processors for servers
http://news.techeye.net/chips/amd-and-arm-team-up-for-server-chips
SAN FRANCISCO -- AMD has announced that it is teaming up with ARM to develop 64-bit ARM processors for servers to meet growing challenges for data centers.

Trimble Yuma 2 Rugged Tablet Offers 7-inch Display, Windows 7
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/trimble-yuma-2-rugged-tablet-offers-7-inch-display-windows-7/
The rugged Yuma 2 tablet features a touchscreen display and runs Microsoft Windows 7 Professional. Trimble, a technology company and tablet manufacturer specializing in products designed for outdoor environments and harsh conditions, announced on ...

What happened to the iPad? | Monday Note
http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/science/201210/96355.php
On 23 October, Apple announced the widely expected iPad mini. The company also surprised most by also introducing a faster "4th generation" iPad, swiftly replacing the one launched on 7 March this year, seven-and-a-half months ago.

Andreessen Horowitz leads $15.5 million funding of ItsOn mobile firm
http://gigaom.com/2012/10/30/with-15m-from-andreessen-horowitz-itson-wants-to-arm-operators-with-options/
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andreessen Horowitz is leading a $15.5 million round of venture funding for ItsOn Inc, a developer of software that supports more flexible mobile billing options like sponsored data services and split billing for work and personal use.

Obama calls Sandy storm major disaster in New York
http://wreg.com/2012/10/29/incredible-photo-of-sandy-behind-statue-of-liberty-its-fake/
President Obama has declared a major disaster in the states of New York and New Jersey to free up extra federal funds for recovery operations after Superstorm Sandy.

Advertising Relearned for Mobile
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/29/technology/advertisers-refine-mobile-pitches-for-phones-and-tablets.html?pagewanted=all
SAN FRANCISCO - Say you are in a strange city and need a hotel for the night. You pull out your phone, search for hotels on Google and see a nearby one listed at the top of the rankings, with a little phone icon that says, “Call.

Massive Halloween Sale On Steam!
http://gamerfront.net/2012/10/massive-halloween-sale-on-steam/24733
Alright, so you're one of the few fortunate people on the eastern seaboard. Despite the fact you have a hurricane right outside your front window, you still have power, and more importantly, an internet connection.