[Technology] Facebook Poke and Snapchat bug saves “deleted” videos

Facebook Poke and Snapchat bug saves “deleted” videos
http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-poke-and-snapchat-bug-saves-deleted-videos-28262383/
A security flaw that quietly saves private videos in Snapchat and Facebook Poke for future recovery, when the sender expects them to be deleted after a few seconds, has been identified in the new “sexting” apps.

Ultimate Windows 8 starter guide: Must-know tips, apps and utilities
http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/27/windows-phone-store-apps-2012/
Jon is the Editor of PCWorld, and has been covering PC products and all manner of hardware geekdom since 1995. More by Jon Phillips.

Apple boss Tim Cook takes 99pc pay cut
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9767917/Apple-boss-Tim-Cook-takes-99pc-pay-cut.html
The head of the iPhone maker will receive $4.17m (£2.6m) for the past 12 months, Apple said on Thursday, after pocketing $378m last year.

Fewer than half of Americans always use a landline at home
http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-brief/68364-fewer-than-half-of-americans-always-use-a-landline-at-home
Over a third of US households have ditched the landline in favor of a cellphone, a new survey shows. According to the Centers for Disease Control's National Health Interview Study, just over half of the 20,000 households interviewed use a landline for all or ...

Social media: Five predictions for 2013
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/12/27/f-instagram-social-media-terms-of-service-free.html
The big players got bigger in 2012, and they show no sign of slowing down. But Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have company. Just don't bet on MySpace ever being an important player again.

Randi Zuckerberg loses control on Facebook (and Twitter)
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/12/26/3157800/private-picture-of-mark-zuckerbergs.html
The Facebook CEO's sister is peeved that a photo she thought she'd posted privately is exposed publicly. It's quite a photo.

OUYA details special translucent Dev Consoles as SDK thrown open
http://androidcommunity.com/ouya-developer-kits-shipping-today-could-arrive-tomorrow-20121227/
We already knew OUYA's Dev Console was shipping slightly ahead of schedule, but the open-source gaming team has now revealed exactly what comes in the box: a special edition frosted translucent version of the console.

Good-bye books, hello e-books
http://www.zdnet.com/good-bye-books-hello-e-books-7000009208/
Summary: The number of people who are reading printed books is declining. But reading isn't. According to the Pew Research Center, we're buying Kindles and Nooks and reading more e-books at a rapidly growing rate.

Free calls in Gmail extended for another year
http://zeenews.india.com/news/net-news/google-to-extend-free-calling-via-gmail-feature_819373.html
In what is becoming a holiday tradition, Google has announced that Gmail users in the United States and Canada will be able to make domestic calls using the service until the end of next year.

Toyota Prius Named Best Value For Your Dollar By Consumer Reports
http://autos.aol.com/article/toyota-prius-consumer-reports-best-value/
The Toyota Prius is the best value for your dollar, according to Consumer Reports, taking over the No. 1 spot from the the Honda Fit hatchback, which has held the honor for the past 4 years.

Ford Sued Over Fuel Economy Claims
http://autos.aol.com/article/ford-sued-over-fuel-economy-claims/
Consumer Reports says the Ford C-Max gets 21 percent lower fuel economy than Ford claims. (Ford). Ford Motor Co. is the latest car maker to face criticism and litigation over allegedly false advertising claims about fuel economy ratings.

Vacaville, Suisun plan DUI checks
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/48903-delaware-drivers-warned-after-christmas-dui-fatalities?linktype=hp_topstorylist
The Vacaville and Suisun City Police departments announced Thursday that they will be conducting a DUI checkpoint this weekend in an attempt to curb the number of impaired drivers on the roadways.