[Technology] GM recalls 33700 cars over gearbox glitch danger

GM recalls 33700 cars over gearbox glitch danger
http://www.slashgear.com/gm-recalls-33700-cars-over-gearbox-glitch-danger-20274740/
A fault which could see Buick and Cadillac cars switch unexpectedly to Sport transmission mode has forced General Motors to recall almost 34,000 sedans and crossovers, the automaker has revealed.

Apple fixes lockscreen bug with latest update
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apple-fixes-lockscreen-bug-with-latest-update/2013/03/19/52eb4146-90b6-11e2-bdea-e32ad90da239_story.html
Apple has released a new software update that should fix a bug that made it possible to get past an iPhone lockscreen and access the device's phone functions, the company said.

Botnet steals 'millions of dollars from advertisers'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21860360
A network of thousands of computers stealing millions of dollars from advertisers by generating fake advert viewings has been discovered.

Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch leaves to join Apple
http://theeword.co.uk/seo-manchester/apple_poaches_adobe_cto.html
Adobe has announced its chief technology officer Kevin Lynch has resigned, to take on a new role at Apple. Lynch has worked for Adobe since its acquisition of Macromedia in 2005, with involvement in Dreamweaver, cloud products and social computing.

What will T-Mo announce next week?
http://androidcommunity.com/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-receives-major-ltejelly-bean-update-20130318/
Computerworld - What is T-Mobile USA planning for its press event in New York City next Tuesday? The carrier already disclosed last fall and again at International CES in January that it plans to offer unsubsidized smartphones with no contract requirement to ...

VW Issues Recall in China
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323415304578371292032364394.html
SHANGHAI--Volkswagen AG will recall 384,181 vehicles sold in China due to gearbox problems, according to China's quality-control agency, following a critical television report that illustrates the power of state-run media over foreign brands.

SlashGear 101: Remote Computing with NVIDIA GRID VCA
http://www.slashgear.com/slashgear-101-remote-computing-with-nvidia-grid-vca-19274658/
This week at NVIDIA's own GPU Technology Conference 2013, we've been introduced to no less than the company's first end-to-end system: NVIDIA GRID VCA.

How Rackspace is taking on Amazon now
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2255622/rackspace-launches-open-cloud-academy-training-facility
The cloud services provider has a secret weapon in its quest against the dominant Amazon: free software. 130117065314-facebook-server-room-gallery-horizontal FORTUNE -- When it comes to cloud computing services, Amazon (AMZN) is the clear leader.

Family Says NJ Overreacted to Boy's Gun Photo
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/family-nj-overreacted-boys-gun-photo-18767403
The ruddy-cheeked, camouflage-clad boy in the photo smiles out from behind a pair of glasses, proudly holding a gun his father gave him as a present for his upcoming 11th birthday.

A cloud for spooks makes sense, but from Amazon?
http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/03/amazon-com-inc-amzn-rumored-to-have-partnered-with-the-cia/
March 20, 2013, 8:00 AM - According to a report in Federal Computer Weekly, the CIA has asked Amazon to help it build a private cloud.

Even if you never click on Facebook ads, they are making you buy things.
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2013/03/facebook_advertisement_studies_their_ads_are_more_like_tv_ads_than_google.html
This is a story about advertising on the Web. Specifically, it's about ads on Facebook, a hugely popular free service that's supported solely through advertising, yet is packed with users who are actively hostile to the idea of being marketed to on their cherished ...