Wednesday, October 31, 2012

[Technology] Microsoft launches Windows Phone 3.0 for OS X

Microsoft launches Windows Phone 3.0 for OS X
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/response-to-windows-8-in-india-overwhelming-microsoft/303242-11.html
For those smatterings of users who own a Mac computer and a Windows mobile, Microsoft has released the newest version of what was previously called Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac.

FCC Details Storm-Related Cellphone Problems
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/176478641.html?cmpid=15585797
Power systems failures throughout the Northeast have been the main culprits in the shutdown of more than 20 percent of the cell tower sites in 10 states, causing millions of lost calls on Wednesday, government and industry officials said.

Why Apple (and You) Might Miss Scott Forstall
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/scott-forstall-apple-legacy/
Apple announced Monday that iOS chief Scott Forstall would be leaving the company. While most commenters seem happy to see him go, it's worth noting that Apple is parting ways with one of the people who turned it into the world's most powerful tech ...

When is iCloud going to be more reliable?
http://gigaom.com/apple/when-is-icloud-going-to-be-more-reliable/
The scope of the task before Apple's internet services division is especially obvious this week. In the midst of news that SVP Eddy Cue would be assuming responsibility for Siri and Maps, the iCloud service he oversees experienced its third outage in a week.

Sandy dampens Google debut
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/google-nexus-nexus-nexus-10-announced-android-42/story?id=17590945
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Now stuff your face with candy and read about Google and Microsoft in this issue of Spec Tech!

Kim Dotcom announces Mega, successor to Megaupload
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/nov/01/kim-dotcom-announces-mega-megaupload
Kim Dotcom, founder of the banned Megaupload filesharing site, has announced a new version called Mega designed to sidestep the American laws under which he is being prosecuted for £175m worth of alleged online piracy, racketeering and money ...

Toyota details Avalon Hybrid specs
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/11/01/latest-would-be-town-car-toyota-launches-avalon-livery-model/
Toyota has kicked off production of a number of new vehicles, including its flagship Avalon Hybrid which is slated to arrive at dealerships by the beginning of December.

Hurricane Sandy hurts businesses with eastern ties
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/climate-weather/blogs/hurricane-sandy-wreaks-agricultural-havoc
The Latest. Youth Center will hold November Teen Nights. MASON CITY - The North Iowa Youth Center, 138 Fifth St. S.W., will be holding Teen Night 7-9 p.m.

Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/user-generated-data-is-changing-the-way-maps-are-made/1/189014.html
From New York City's mobile emergency alert system to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency providing satellite imagery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supercomputers to a new ...

HTC 8X, 8S Windows Phone 8 smartphones come to India next week
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/htc-8x-8s-windows-phone-8-smartphones-come-to-india-next-week-287036
Windows Phone 8 devices from HTC, the 8X and 8S will be hitting Indian shores next week according to the Taiwanese manufacturer's Facebook page.

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