[Technology] When Netflix goes down: streaming video alternatives

When Netflix goes down: streaming video alternatives
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/184761691.html
The daughter of a mechnical engineer, Melissa grew up playing with machine parts and still loves getting into the nuts and bolts of how things work.

Google Apps Challenging Microsoft in Business
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/microsoft-finds-google-means-business-20121226-2bvqh.html
SAN FRANCISCO - It has taken years, but Google seems to be cutting into Microsoft's stronghold - businesses. Enlarge This Image.

The Best Apps For Your New Android Device
http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/24/the-google-of-the-app-search-era-just-might-be-google/
Did you receive an Android device this holiday season? Whether it's a smartphone or a tablet one thing you should immediately do is get some apps into it.

Instagram's woes continue, now subject of a class-action lawsuit over ToS mess
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/instagram-hit-proposed-class-action-lawsuit-article-1.1227183
Isn't this supposed to be the season of goodwill? An Instagram user from California has filed a class-action lawsuit against the photo-sharing service in response to proposed changes to its terms of service.

Fresh iPad rumor: Thinner, lighter version due in March
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/hardware/Apple-to-unveil-new-iPad-in-March-Report/articleshow/17754456.cms
Apple is prepping a thinner, lighter fifth-generation iPad that shares some of its design cues with the recently released iPad Mini, according to Japanese blog Macotakara.

Microsoft Hands Key Role to Technical Strategy Chief
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324660404578201950021168318.html
Craig Mundie, Microsoft Corp.'s chief research and strategy officer, is handing over responsibilities as he prepares to retire.

Is Amazon's Advertising A Threat To Google?
http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/business-it/amazon-google-on-collision-course-in-2013-20121226-2bvqs.html
We've heard that Amazon is expanding its advertising network. The important question I think is whether that's actually likely to be a threat to Google's position.

Giving Mom's Book Five Stars? Amazon May Cull Your Review
http://hothardware.com/News/Amazon-Deleting-Fake-Book-Reviews-To-Stop-Gaming-of-The-System/
Giving raves to family members is no longer acceptable. Neither is writers' reviewing other writers. But showering five stars on a book you admittedly have not read is fine.

Gas Price Spike
http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2012/12/gasoline_prices_are_at_their_l.html
It's going to cost you more to fill up if you're hitting the road. Gas prices have risen nearly nine cents over the past week according to gasbuddy.

Hacker Claims to Have Stolen Verizon Customer Data
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/hackers/hacker-claims-to-have-stolen-verizon-customer-data.html
Hacker TibitXimer (whose Twitter account was suspended following his announcement) claims to have stolen data on more than 3 million Verizon FiOS customers -- though Verizon says its systems have not been hacked.

Google Nexus 10 accessories sales high: Nexus 10 dock revealed, price unclear
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/computers/blogs/gadgets-on-the-go/hands-on-asus-nexus-7-tablet-20121223-2btek.html
Like the tablet itself, Google Nexus 10 accessories sales is very high. Meanwhile Nexus 10 dock has been revealed, though price remains unclear.

Companies target social media like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN for pitching ...
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/companies-target-social-media-like-facebook-twitter-linkedin-for-pitching-consumers/articleshow/17761912.cms
With over 100 mn Indians on FB, Twitter, LinkedIN, marketers are convinced this is a viable way to engage with consumers. MUMBAI: Legal hassles, poor 3G coverage and patchy broadband haven't stopped the rapid growth of social media across Indiaâ€" ...