Sunday, March 31, 2013

[Technology] Google declares end of YouTube in April Fool's prank

Google declares end of YouTube in April Fool's prank
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/youtube-announces-shutdown-in-april-fools-prank/articleshow/19315464.cms
In an elaborate ruse, the world's most popular video site announces it's been nothing but a contest site this whole time and says it's going dark for the next decade.

iPad Mini Trademark Application Of Apple Denied By US Patent Office
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/tablets/ipad-mini-trademark-rejected-by-us-patent-office-20130401-2h2cz.html
ipad mini trademark denied The United States Patent and Trademark Office denied the trademark application of Apple for their highly-popular iPad mini tablet, citing that the Cupertino-based company submitted a weak argument.

Grand Theft Auto 5, screenshots and trailer
http://www.sohood.com/2013/03/grand-theft-auto-screenshots/
For many Grand Theft Auto fans, the anticipation for the fifth installment rose when Rockstar Games announced the delay of GTA 5. Now, with the recently released screenshots and trailer of Grand Theft Auto 5, the anticipation has heightened.

Saudi Arabia may block Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, others
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/saudi-arabia-orders-telecom-companies-to-ensure-skype-whatsapp-meet-local-laws/articleshow/19308137.cms
(CNN) -- Saudi Arabia may block access to popular Internet messaging applications like Skype, Viber and WhatsApp if telecommunication providers there don't comply with rules and regulatory conditions, according to the country's official news agency, SPA.

Free DLC Day On Xbox Live : 'Halo 4' And 'Gears of War: Judgment'
http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/5889/20130329/free-dlc-day-xbox-live-halo-4-gears-war-judgment.htm
Perhaps in preparation for a long weekend of gaming, or perhaps in response to some map-anemia backlash, Microsoft just put out two free pieces of DLC for its two top-tier franchises.

World Backup Day
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2032508/in-honor-of-world-backup-day-how-to-protect-your-data.html
I solemnly swear to backup my important documents and precious memories on March 31st. I will also tell my friends and family about World Backup Day - friends don't let friends go without a backup.

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