[Technology] Facebook asked by privacy groups to halt policy changes

Facebook asked by privacy groups to halt policy changes
http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-asked-by-privacy-groups-to-halt-policy-changes-27258355/
Facebook has been in the news lately regarding its plans to change its policies. The social network has proposed to end its user voting system and replace that with one that looks at high-quality feedback instead, in addition to other changes.

Google's $400 million WiFi provider ICOA acquisition news was a hoax
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/googles-400-million-wifi-provider-icoa-acquisition-news-was-a-hoax/307611-11.html
New Delhi: A news release that said that Google had bought an operator of Wi-Fi hotspots in high-traffic locations such as airports, hotels and fast-food restaurants has turned out to be bogus.

Internal Apple video shows thinking behind its stores
http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/internal-apple-video-shows-thinking-behind-its-stores-1115545
This video was only ever meant to be seen by Apple Store employees, so it's a bit embarrassing for the company that it's leaked online.

Founder of Atari Not Impressed with Nintendo Wii U, Sees End of Console Era.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20121126231302_Founder_of_Atari_Not_Impressed_with_Nintendo_Wii_U.html
While Nintendo has problems with fulfilling demand towards its Wii U video game console, some game developers believe that the system will not be popular either because of weak specifications, or due to different reasons.

Sales of Samsung Galaxy Note II Hit Five Million Units.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mobile/display/20121126230131_Sales_of_Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II_Hit_Five_Million_Units.html
Samsung Electronics on Monday said that shipments of Galaxy Note II hybrid smartphone have exceeded five million units in just two months.

Barnes & Noble Introduces Free NOOK® for Android™ and NOOK for iOS ...
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/bn-release-uk-apps.html
NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller and leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced its popular, free NOOK for Android and NOOK for iPad and iPhone ...

Reboxing: Why I'm returning my Microsoft Surface
http://www.zdnet.com/reboxing-why-im-returning-my-microsoft-surface-7000007937/
Summary: The Surface is a strong first effort at stealing marketshare from the three "A's" and with a little time, apps and polish it could pose a formidable threat.

GM is bringing Apple iPhone's 'Siri' to the car
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/auto/automobiles/gm-hopes-new-spark-will-jolt-electric-sales/articleshow/17385485.cms
In early 2013, Chevrolet Spark and Chevy Sonic LTZ and RS models will integrate Apple's voice-activated Siri software into its Chevy MyLink smartphone-based infotainment system.

IonMonkey, Retina support hit Firefox Beta
http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/firefox-18-gets-an-ion-boost-of-open-source-acceleration.html
Kung fu movie fans might be tempted to call the new beta "the browser with the IonMonkey fists," as it gets a much faster, new JavaScript engine, a smart security improvement, and other useful tweaks.

Struggle over Internet regulation to dominate global summit
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/11/27/business/20121127124136&sec=business
Internet cafe A customer looks at a web page of Qzone, a Chinese social networking site at an internet cafe in Changzhi, Shanxi province August 28, 2009.

Nokia Lumia 920 is big and bright
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/26/windows-phone-7-8-after-months-of-silence-on-wp7s-last-ever-update-microsoft-says-we-hope-to-share-more-details-in-the-near-future/
THIS is the phone tipped to bring Nokia back from the brink. It's the company's first Windows 8 device, its first to have a 4.5-inch screen and its first 4G phone in Australia.

Ericsson sues Samsung for patent infringement
http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/7ub9R95lR3FFU6AiKP4QfJ/Ericsson-sues-Samsung-in-US-for-patent-infringement.html
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson has filed a lawsuit in the United States against Samsung Electronics Co.

Microsoft increases licensing fees by 15-percent
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/26/microsoft-to-raise-user-licensing-fees-in-response-to-byod-movement
Microsoft has ratcheted up its licensing fees 15-percent, primarily aiming its focus in doing so at corporations with a high percentage of mobile device-wielding workers.

Launch Yourself Into 'Mass Effect 3′s' Omega
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3204914/launch-yourself-into-mass-effect-3s-omega/
Out today you can download the Omega DLC for Mass Effect 3 for the PC, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360. Just like all of the other Mass Effect 3 DLC this one is free.