[Technology] Review: Microsoft Office Pricey, but Good Value

Review: Microsoft Office Pricey, but Good Value
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/review-microsoft-office-pricey-good-18350846
As much as I like Google Docs for word processing and spreadsheets, I find the online software clunky at times. So I was skeptical when I heard Microsoft is trying to sell its new version of Office as an online subscription.

YouTube rumored to launch paid subscriptions for select channels
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/internet/Googles-YouTube-may-soon-have-paid-videos-Report/articleshow/18251676.cms
YouTube may be rolling out a paid subscription model for certain content, according to a report from AdAge. AdAge cites sources "familiar with the plans" and says that YouTube has already reached out to several channel producers asking to submit ...

Google Maps shows North Korean gulags, streets
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-maps-shows-north-korean-gulags-streets/articleshow/18252019.cms
SEOUL, South Korea - Google Inc.'s map with more details of North Korea has gone live. Google Maps shows details of North Korea, including streets, parks, monuments and train stops in the capital of Pyongyang.

Disney Closing 'Epic Mickey' Video Game Studio
http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/games/8241719/Disney-closing-Epic-Mickey-developer
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is closing Junction Point Studios, the maker of the “Epic Mickey” video games, as the world's largest media company works to boost results in its money-losing interactive division.

Facebook Seen Reporting Faster Sales Growth on Mobile-Ad Demand
http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Push-into-mobile-paying-off-for-Facebook-4234058.php
Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is reaping benefits of a deeper push into mobile advertising at the social network he founded almost a decade ago.

New Pentax camera can take a hit (if you can take its style)
http://digital-cameras-planet.com/blog/2013/01/30/two-new-adventure-proof-digital-cameras-unveiled-by-pentax/
If you're looking for a rugged point-and-shoot to take with you on vacation, you could do worse than the latest from Pentax - if you can get past the rather loud design of the things.

Nokia Unveils Music+; iPad 5 Rumors Emerge; JJ Abrams Directing 'Star Wars'
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/nokia-announces-nokia-music-premium-music-service-323146
Didn't have time to check out the tech headlines over the weekend? Here's what you missed. Nokia's music-streaming service on its Lumia handsets is getting a bit of a boost, putting it directly in the sights of competing services like Pandora One and Spotify.

Report: Another Zynga Exec Flies the Coop
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/185678/Zynga_loses_its_design_chief.php
The talent exodus at beleaguered Zynga is reportedly bleeding over into the new year with the imminent departure of Zynga East chief game designer Brian Reynolds (pictured).

Ford Sees Fivefold Surge in US Hybrid Sales on Way to Record
http://www.treehugger.com/cars/2013-ford-focus-electric-gets-huge-price-cut.html
Ford Motor Co. (F), which has introduced five new electric-powered models in the past year, expects its sales of hybrid vehicles to surge by fivefold in January to start a record year for the company.