Thursday, December 20, 2012

[Technology] Software Industry Braces for New Phone Apps Rules

Software Industry Braces for New Phone Apps Rules
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/software-industry-braces-phone-apps-rules-18003147
A cellphone game for kids about U.S. geography, "Stack the States," gets rave reviews from parents. Its creator, Dan Russell-Pinson, considered making the 99-cent app better by adding a feature to allow children to play online against one another.

The Instagram exodus that didn't â€" and won't â€" happen
http://www.valuewalk.com/2012/12/instagram-trapped-in-the-bad-press/
What filter goes best with user rage? Instagram's new Terms of Service earned some panicked responses from its users - but the truth is you probably wouldn't have stopped using it anyway.

Samsung EU antitrust charges imminent after Apple complaints
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-eu-antitrust-charges-imminent-after-apple-complaints-20261791/
Google isn't the only company in the European Commission's firing line: Samsung faces imminent antitrust charges from the EC, the competition chief confirmed today, over claims the Korean firm inappropriately used its wireless patents.

Top Toyota cars Camry, Prius v are bludgeoned in new crash test
http://www.livemint.com/Industry/fA3dQUoFipMcYne4ODl5DJ/Insurance-group-raps-Toyota-Camry-in-new-crash-test.html
Two key Toyota models, the flagship Camry sedan and the Prius V wagon, failed an important new crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an insurance industry group.

All eyes on RIM as it readies to report Q3 results today
http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/all-eyes-on-rim-as-it-readies-to-report-q3-results-today-1.1086561
WATERLOO, Ont. -- Today is the last peek the market will have into RIM's financials before it releases its much anticipated new line of smartphones in the new year.

Borderlands 2 DLC: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt dated - trailer
http://www.gamepur.com/news/10041-borderlands-2-sir-hammerlocks-big-game-hunt-dlc-announced-debut-trailer-rel.html
The next Borderlands 2 campaign DLC, Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt, has been given a January 15 release date on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

New York Unplugs 2100 Sex Offenders From Online Gaming Platform
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/new_york_unplugs_2100_sex_offenders_online_gaming_platform
New York Attorney General Logo Several game companies support an initiative to remove registered sex offenders from their online game worlds.

Boeing Uses Potatoes to Improve WiFi Connectivity
http://www.eweek.com/networking/boeing-uses-potatoes-to-improve-wifi-connectivity/
The airplane manufacturer used 20,000 potato sacks to help conduct tests on wireless signal strength in its aircraft. Airplane manufacturer Boeing has taken some interesting steps in its efforts to test improvements on wireless signals in airplane cabins, ...

GM recalls 145628 mid-sized pickups for hood latch issue
http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2012/12/general_motors_recalls_pickup.html
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:27am EST. (Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Thursday it is recalling 145,628 mid-sized pickup trucks globally as the hood could open unexpectedly due to a possible missing latch.

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