[Technology] BlackBerry apps get cheaper as RIM lowers pricing for BlackBerry World

BlackBerry apps get cheaper as RIM lowers pricing for BlackBerry World
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/rim-names-big-studio-music-video-deals-for-blackberry-10/article7904241/
Summary: RIM will automatically slash the price of the cheapest apps by up to 25 percent as the launch of its next OS, BlackBerry 10, looms.

Anger over Twitter porn gaffe on Vine video service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21229764
Users have reacted angrily after a pornographic video appeared as an "Editor's Pick" on Twitter's new video service, Vine.

Apple's iOS, Google's Android account for record 92% of smartphone shipments
http://hothardware.com/News/Android-and-iOS-Dominate-Smartphone-Shipments-Grab-92-Percent-Share/
The smartphone market is increasingly becoming a two-horse race between Google and Apple, with little room left for competitors outside of Android and iOS.

Google vows to push legal reforms to protect user privacy
http://searchengineland.com/how-google-responds-acts-when-government-requests-user-search-data-146475
You didn't remember that it was Data Privacy Day? Google did, and as part of its recognition of the event, it posted Monday to its Official Blog a list of initiatives it's taking to protect consumers from intrusions on their privacy, as well as inform them about ...

China Might Lift Video Game Console Ban
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/9831583/Sony-and-Nintendo-shares-up-as-China-considers-lifting-ban-on-PlayStation-and-Wii.html
Chinese officials are reportedly looking into lifting a ban on game consoles that has been in place since 2000, according to China Daily.

BioShock Infinite's New Trailer Goes 'Dharma Initiative'
http://www.forbes.com/sites/carolpinchefsky/2013/01/28/bioshock-infinites-new-trailer-goes-dharma-initiative/
The trailers for BioShock Infinite are coming fast and furious now that the March 26, 2013, launch is a short skyhook journey away.

Auto Giants to Cooperate in Fuel-Cell Technology
http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/car-firms-join-for-hydrogen-project-3368739.html
PARISâ€"The alliance between Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. will work with Ford Motor Co. and Daimler AG to share the cost of developing fuel-cell vehicle systems that could feature in road cars as early as 2017, the auto makers said on Monday.

Samsung Selling Red 7-Inch Galaxy Tab 2
http://androidos.in/2013/01/samsung-launches-garnet-red-edition-of-galaxy-tab-2-7-0-in-us/
Just in time for Valetine's Day, Samsung is offering a garnet red version of its Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). The special edition version of Samsung's 7-inch tablet will retail for $219.99 with a matching red garnet case.

Linksys Deal Could Boost Cisco, Netgear
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/telecom/Cisco-sells-home-networking-business-to-Belkin/articleshow/18179510.cms
Cisco Systems announced that privately held Belkin has agreed to acquire Linksys, its consumer-networking business. We note that Linksys was acquired by Cisco (ticker: CSCO) in March 2003 for $500 million.

Leaked 'iPhone 5S' and 'iPhone 6' parts appear in new photos
http://bgr.com/2013/01/28/iphone-5s-iphone-6-photos-parts-leak-309500/
Rumors suggest Apple (AAPL) is working on not one but several new iPhone models gained steam this past weekend as images of purported next-generation “iPhone 5S” and “iPhone 6” parts were published on a French gadget blog.

5 things to do today to keep your data private
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/comms/item/31214-european-one-stop-shop-for/
5 things to do today to keep your data private. Monday, January 28, 2013. Comment. Comments. |. Email. E-mail. |. Print. Today is Data Privacy Day, a global “holiday” aimed at raising awareness about online security and privacy.

Chrome makes up as much as 10% of Acer's US sales
http://www.dailytech.com/Acer+Boasts+Strong+Chromebook+Sales+Still+Slams+Windows+8/article29757c.htm
Acer has been having a difficult time in the computer market over the last several quarters, and has posted consecutive annual losses.

Kim Dotcom in chopper emergency landing
http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/technology/news/kim-dotcom-in-chopper-emergency-landing-1.1459671
New Zealand-based Internet tycoon Kim Dotcom said he was involved in a mid-air scare Monday when his helicopter had to make an emergency landing in remote terrain.