[Technology] Apple workers targeted by hackers

Apple workers targeted by hackers
http://www.skynews.com.au/tech/article.aspx?id=847394
Apple has revealed that it was targeted by hackers exploiting the same software that was used to launch a recent attack on Facebook.

US ready to strike back against China cyberattacks
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/02/19/chinese-military-linked-to-massive-hacking-operation-against-high-level-u-s-targets-security-firm-says/
WASHINGTON (AP) - As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is poised to spell out specific trade actions it may take ...

Sony Slashing PS Vita Prices in Japan
http://techland.time.com/2013/02/19/6-things-not-to-expect-from-sonys-playstation-event/
Sony on Monday announced plans to cut the price of its Vita handheld console in Japan, in an effort to boost sales of the struggling device.

HTC Try The Same Android Strategy As 2012, Will The Result Be Different?
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/review/2245011/htc-one-handson-review
Albert Einstein once said that “Insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I wonder if HTC is aware of that quote?

60 Million Microsoft Outlook.com Users Isn't All That
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/02/microsoft-outlook-webmail/
Game|Life Video: Reviews, previews and insider info from Wired's gaming guru Chris Kohler. Footnotes: A satirical yet informative exploration of the most ravishing ideas from Wired.

Jeep the latest to have Twitter account hacked [Updated]
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/02/jeep-twitter-account-hacked-joins-burgerking-in-recent-attacks/
Jeep fell victim to a Twitter account hijacking Tuesday, joining Burger King, whose profile was taken over Monday and made to look like McDonald's.

Google Retail Stores: Wise Strategic Move, Or Mistake?
http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/02/google-retail-stores-wise-strategic-move-or-mistake/
Google retail stores: wise strategic move, or mistake? Journalists have recently speculated that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) may begin opening standalone retail stores to sell its Nexus smartphones and tablets, Chromebook laptops, and perhaps ...

Any Website Just 19 Clicks Away From Any Other, Study Shows
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/degrees-kevin-bacon-internet-edition-websites-19-clicks/story?id=18539905
Although there are currently said to be more than 14 billion pages on the Internet, a new study shows that navigation between any two of these pages should take you no more than 19 clicks -- that's how interrelated everything is.

Tech stocks: Google tops $800, Dell earnings
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Renewed-fervor-for-Google-lifts-stock-above-800-4289831.php
As the markets get ready to reopen on this short week, let's take a look at the tech stocks to watch Tuesday morning. Google tops $800.

Biz Break: The hacks continue with Apple, Jeep's Twitter account; Google hits $800
http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/02/google-inc-goog-war-against-account-hijackers/
Today: Apple (AAPL) follows Facebook and Twitter in announcing an attack on its employees' computers, while another corporate Twitter account is taken over.

Morgan Stanley: Apple could triple China market share with 'iPhone Mini'
http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/19/morgan-stanley-apple-could-triple-china-market-share-with-iphone-mini/
It makes some sense linguistically, but it could also make some sense financially, at least according to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty.

Microsoft Forges Skype, Lynch Into Enterprise Communications Platform
http://www.eweek.com/networking/microsoft-forges-skype-lynch-into-enterprise-communications-platform/
This summer, Microsoft will connect Lync 2013 and Skype in a move that the company hopes will disrupt and "humanize" enterprise communications market.

Concerns Raised About Phone Subsidy Program for Poor
http://bgr.com/2013/02/18/isp-speed-test-fcc-february-330230/
The Federal Communications Commission said it is addressing fraud concerns about a federal program that supports phone access for low-income consumers.

Apple accounts for 20% of all 2012 US consumer technology sales revenue
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/02/19/apple-accounted-for-20-of-all-2012-us-consumer-technology-sales-revenue
Apple was the third-largest consumer technology retailer in the U.S. in 2012, while its products accounted for the largest share of revenue among consumer tech companies.

Amazon Adds App Management and Data Warehouse Services
http://www.itproportal.com/2013/02/16/amazon-web-services-launches-cost-effective-data-warehouse-solution-redshift/
Amazon Web Services today launched an application management service aimed at making it easier for developers to automate the process of modeling, deploying and scaling their apps.

Ubisoft, EA Add Rival Games to Online Stores
http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/19/ubisofts-uplay-digital-distribution-store-now-sells-games-from-ea-and-others/
Ubisoft and Electronic Arts today announced plans to sell games from competitors in their online shops. PC games from Electronic Arts, Warner Bros.

Nissan researches autonomous cars in Silicon Valley
http://www.dailytech.com/Nissan+Launches+Silicon+Valley+Research+Center+for+Autonomous+Connected+Vehicles/article29934.htm
Nissan opened its sixth worldwide research center in Sunnyvale, California, where it will research autonomous and connected car technologies.

GENBAND CEO on Partnering with Samsung
http://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/headlines/20130219-tech-giant-samsung-to-sell-tablets-equipped-with-mobile-office-software-from-frisco-based-genband.ece
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