[Technology] Google+ Integrated With Google Play and Two Other Stories You Need to Know

Google+ Integrated With Google Play and Two Other Stories You Need to Know
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20509076
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Wii U sells 400000 units in week 1. Is that good or bad?
http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/fOc4wB0oUwLLPz1I8iM4QP/Nintendo-sells-400000-Wii-U-consoles-in-first-US-week.html
November 27, 2012, 8:30 AM - Nintendo announced some sales figures yesterday and I've been trying to wrap my head around them and what they mean in terms of how well Nintendo's new gaming console, the Wii U, is doing.

Google launches petition against German 'link tax' proposals
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Technology/International/2012/Nov-27/196276-google-launches-campaign-against-possible-fees.ashx
Summary: The company has initiated a campaign against German government proposals that would force search engines to pay a copyright fee every time they bring up a snippet of a news story in their results.

GM is bringing Apple iPhone's 'Siri' to the car
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/27/gm-will-be-first-automaker-to-use-apples-eyes-free-siri-integration
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.

Nook for Android and iOS Gets Updated, Comes to the UK
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/software/3413166/barnes-noble-launches-nook-for-ios-android/
Barnes & Noble has updated its Android and iOS Nook app and made it available for download in the UK, the company has announced.

iOS recaptures US smartphone crown thanks to iPhone 5
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ios-recaptures-us-smartphone-crown-thanks-to-iphone-5/0107069
New data from Kantar Worldpanel suggests that the launch of the iPhone 5 has propelled iOS back into the leading position in the US handheld market.

Bing reveals its top tech searches of the year
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/digital-life/item/30425-bing-reveals-its-top-tech/
The iPhone 5 and Facebook have topped Microsoft's search engine Bing's technology and news searches of the year lists, with the iPhone 5 claiming the top spot on the most-searched for consumer electronics list and most-searched for new stories list, while ...

Internal Video Shows Apple's Store Philosophy
http://www.fastcompany.com/3003408/internal-video-shows-apples-store-philosophy
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Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Apollo Plus update due next year
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/microsoft/9705566/Microsoft-Windows-Phone-8-Apollo-Plus-update-due-next-year.html
The 'Apollo Plus' release is likely to include additional features that were not in the first release of Windows Phone 8 but have been in previous versions of Windows' mobile operating system.

Apple-Samsung Patent War Intensifies
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/battle-of-the-android-cameras-samsung-galaxy-camera-vs-nikon-coolpix-s800c/307621-11.html
The patent fight between Apple Inc. (AAPL - Analyst Report) and Samsung intensified with the former seeking to add six more products of the South Korean company to its patent infringement lawsuit.

Mysteries of Google's Nexus 4
http://www.zdnet.com/mysteries-of-googles-nexus-4-7000007899/
Summary: In Blade Runner, the Nexus 6 was a potent yet flawed model that was hard to find and caused its maker no end of problems.

ICOA denies it was bought by Google
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/icoa-ceo-says-never-had-acquisition-talks-with-google/articleshow/17379765.cms
You are here: Home»Latest»ICOA denies it was bought by Google. Facebook Twitter RSS. Featured Articles. First Ivy Bridge to die in Q2 2013.

Now You Can Send iTunes Credit as a Facebook Gift
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/internet/Facebook-adds-iTunes-credits-to-gift-service/articleshow/17384446.cms
If you've ever wanted to give an iTunes song or movie to a friend on Facebook, you now can do it with Facebook Gifts. Starting today, Facebook users in the U.S.

Ford Releases Designs For New 2014 Fiesta Models Before Los Angeles Auto ...
http://www.autoworldnews.com/articles/2725/20121126/ford-releases-designs-new-2014-fiesta-models-los-angeles-auto-show-debut-st-released-this-spring.htm
Ford revealed the new 2014 Fiesta models today ahead of its scheduled release dates at the Los Angeles Auto Show sometime later this week.

Google-Branded Touch Chromebook Planned
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/9705477/Google-touchscreen-laptop-next-step-for-Chromebook.html
Google is said to be preparing to launch a 12.85-inch Chrome OS touch-based notebook with electronic stylus that will be sold under its own brand.

Tumblr boasts nearly 170 million monthly visitors
http://www.slashgear.com/tumblr-boasts-nearly-170-million-monthly-visitors-27258434/
If you use the micoblogging website Tumblr, you aren't alone. The website has had a seriously successful year and now claims to be one of the top 10 most visited sites in the United States.