[Technology] Toyota seeks to settle acceleration cases for $1.1 billion

Toyota seeks to settle acceleration cases for $1.1 billion
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2012/12/26/toyota-settlement-billion-acceleration-problems.html
By Deepa Seetharaman and Bernie Woodall. DETROIT | Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:23pm EST. DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp plans to spend $1.1 billion to resolve sweeping U.S.

Randi Zuckerberg loses control on Facebook (and Twitter)
http://www.news.com.au/technology/facebook-founders-sister-tripped-by-privacy-settings/story-e6frfro0-1226543997014
The Facebook CEO's sister is peeved that a photo she thought she'd posted privately is exposed publicly. It's quite a photo.

Samsung Galaxy S III Accessories: What You Should Get Next
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/samsung-galaxy-music-duos-up-for-sale-in-india-at-rs-9199/312432-11.html
Now that you're the proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S III , it's time to accessorize. The Galaxy S III is a great device out of the box, but it's naked, a bit plasticky, and equipped only with the stock Samsung and Google apps with which it comes loaded.

Google Voice Calls Remain Free in 2013
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/google-extends-free-calls-from-gmail-through-2013
If you're a fan of free voice calling, Google's got your backâ€"the search giant said Wednesday that free Google Voice calls via Gmail will be extended through 2013.

Acer aiming to offer $99 Android tablets in 2013
http://androidcommunity.com/acer-aiming-to-offer-99-android-tablets-in-2013-20121226/
The tablet race has slowly been heating up. Between the Kindle Fire and Google's Nexus 7 the budget market is a tight one, and it appears like things will only be getting cheaper.

Microsoft to Open Six More Retail Stores in 2012
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/microsoft-to-open-six-more-retail-stores-in-2012/
Microsoft is will continue to pursue sales expansion by opening additional brick and mortar retail stores. It remains to be seen if it will boost Surface tablet sales.

Best Buy Offering Post-Christmas Deal for Nintendo's Wii U
http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/4621/20121226/best-buy-offering-post-christmas-deal-nintendos.htm
While it may not have beat a certain analyst's prediction, Nintendo's Wii U is off to a decent start. Since it's fall launch, the console has managed to sell about 1.4 million units, and a deal from Best Buy may push that number a bit higher by the year's end.