[Technology] Sony introduces its social-media-oriented PlayStation 4

Sony introduces its social-media-oriented PlayStation 4
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/reactions-to-the-playstation-less-playstation-4-event/
The Japanese electronics giant talked about its newest gaming system Wednesday, promoting the machine as a “supercharged PC” with the ability to effortlessly share interactive experiences.

Review: Google's Chromebook Pixel offers stunning features -- once it starts ...
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/chromebook-pixel-google-launches-chrome-os-laptop-1300/story?id=18559847
Our review of Google's (GOOG) new Chromebook Pixel laptop got off to a bumpy start when the thing wouldn't even fire up. A Google spokeswoman initially diagnosed the problem over the phone as a faulty "power brick" because the barrel end of the power ...

Ford expanding Cleveland plant to meet growing demand
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Ford-boosts-small-engine-production-in-US-4297563.php
It is no secret the auto industry has suffered for years, but things are starting to lean towards the upswing, with Ford announcing that it will be expanding its plant in Cleveland, Ohio.

Apple patent filing points directly to 'iWatch' concept with flexible touchscreen ...
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/02/21/apple-patent-filing-points-directly-to-iwatch-concept-with-flexible-touchscreen-display
A patent application discovered by AppleInsider on Thursday reveals Apple is indeed investigating a wearable accessory device that not only boasts a full-length flexible touchscreen display, but conforms to a user's body through the use of a "slap bracelet" ...

Petition to legalize phone unlocking reaches goal
http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2013/02/free-cell-phones-sign-petition
A Whitehouse.gov petition to rescind the recent decision making personal unlocking of cell phones illegal has reached the 100,000 signatures necessary for an official response from the administration.

Instagram reportedly says no native app for BlackBerry 10
http://www.coated.com/android-port-of-instagram-app-coming-to-blackberry-os-10/
Apps are important to a smartphone platform's success, but it's looking like BlackBerry's newest platform won't be getting one of the world's most popular.

Yahoo launches new home Page with 'endless' news feed
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/yahoo-teams-with-facebook-to-go-social-20130222-2evi6.html
A brand new home page layout has been delivered by Yahoo for its news fanatics. The news about the new home page design was announced by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer on her company's blog, which offers the users a modern experience.

IDC: connected device shipments up 29.1 percent in 2012, smartphones and ...
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/tablets/samsung-overtakes-apple-with-connected-devices-20130222-2evdi.html
Researchers at IDC have had their ears to the ground keeping tabs on shipments for specific types of devices, and now they've painted a bigger picture of the hardware battlefield in 2012.