Twitter ordered to identify French racists
http://www.smh.com.au/world/twitter-told-to-identify-racist-users-20130125-2dc0y.html
In a landmark ruling, a French court has ordered Twitter to hand over details of users who posted racist and anti-semitic content.
Microsoft earnings report show the future of the company: Enterprises first ...
http://newyork.newsday.com/business/microsoft-windows-8-sales-fail-to-boost-2q-earnings-1.4505788
If you want to see Microsoft's future, take a look at its just-released earnings report. It shows a company increasingly reliant on selling to enterprises, and less tied to more fickle consumers.
AT&T to Acquire Spectrum From Verizon Wireless for $1.9 Billion
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-25/at-t-to-acquire-spectrum-from-verizon-wireless-for-1-9-billion.html
AT&T Inc. (T), the second-biggest U.S. wireless carrier, agreed to acquire airwaves from larger rival Verizon Wireless for $1.9 billion, helping bolster its network.
Samsung, Apple face the same smartphone slowdown
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/samsung-electronics-sold-63-million-smartphones-in-q4-report/articleshow/18178042.cms
Samsung may have outpaced Apple in smartphone sales last quarter, but it's facing the same slowdown risks as its biggest competitor.
Lenovo looks at a deal with Research in Motion
http://business.financialpost.com/2013/01/24/early-bb10-uptake-could-help-rim-build-on-deep-carrier-ties/
CHINESE SYSTEM BUILDER Lenovo is considering bidding on Research in Motion (RIM) in order to boost its mobile business. Lenovo, which is strongly tipped to overtake HP as the largest PC maker, has been relatively quiet in the smartphone and tablet ...
Nokia's Windows Phone royalties to exceed $1bn per year in future
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokias-808-pureview-officially-declared-as-the-last-symbian-device-322268
Summary: After enjoying Microsoft's financial support through the transition to Windows Phone, it's time for Nokia to pay.
App Lets Stolen Smartphones Snap Thieves In the Act
http://www.technologyreview.com/view/510251/app-lets-stolen-smartphones-snap-thieves-in-the-act/
Lookout's Lock Cam will take and send you a photo of the person (or pet) who stole your gadget. Mobile security software maker Lookout announced a smart-sounding new feature for its Android app today that might help you recover a stolen smartphone or ...
Too soon to call the demise of the Mac
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/computers/apples-and-oranges-20130123-2d5rl.html
One of the bigger surprises of Apple's earnings call Wednesday was the revelation that Mac sales declined. Compared to the same quarter a year ago when it sold 5.2 million Macs, this holiday season Apple sold 22 percent fewer, or 4.1 million.
Fred Smoot urinated on himself in a police station, affidavit says
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/01/25/former-redskin-fred-smoot-arrested-for-dui-in-d-c/
Former NFL cornerback Fred Smoot was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated on Dec. 30. The police affidavit, as first reported by Washingtonian, tells the all-too-typical tale of a driver getting behind the wheel after having too much to drink.
US leads the world in requests for users' Google data
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/google-revelations-expose-privacy-holes-86634.html
The latest Transparency Report from Google shows requests from U.S. authorities steadily growing, plus a breakdown -- subpoena vs.
Twitter Launches Vine, Must ID Racist Tweet Authors; Temple Run 2 for Android
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/temple-run-2-now-released-for-android/317506-11.html
The release is part of Twitter's October acquisition of video startup Vine. The micro-blogging site had been mum on its plans for Vine since the purchase, until Twitter CEO Dick Costolo on Wednesday night tweeted a video using the Vine app.
The Time I Called Pope Benedict 'The Devil' To His Face
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/go-forth-and-tweet-pope-sees-web-networks-as-portals-of-truth/article7756449/
I'm celebrating a a silver anniversary tomorrow. There are many things we all regret 25 years later. I'm thinking this is not one of them, though I'll let you all be the judge of that.
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