[Technology] T-Mobile kills off contracts, simplifies plans

T-Mobile kills off contracts, simplifies plans
http://www.sfgate.com/business/technology/article/Questions-and-answers-about-T-Mobile-s-new-plans-4386368.php
T-Mobile is significantly changing the way it sells mobile phone services, eschewing long-term contracts entirely and offering only month-to-month plans.

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport - Review
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/land-rover/9955356/2013-Range-Rover-Sport-revealed.html
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Oracle Unveils Faster Servers to Combat Hardware Slump
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-26/oracle-unveils-new-chips-and-servers-amid-hardware-sales-slump.html
David Paul Morris/Bloomberg. Larry Ellison, chief executive officer of Oracle Corp., speaks during the Oracle OpenWorld 2012 conference in San Francisco.

GM in next phase of hoped for Buick revival
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/business/20130326_ap_keyeventsinthehistoryofthebuickbrand.html
Stop me if you've heard this one before: There's this famous car brand whose average driver is more familiar with Social Security than social media.

Can the New Cadillac Catch Up to BMW?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324789504578382260127618472.html
A decade ago, Cadillac launched a midsize sedan called the CTS that used sharp-creased looks inspired by stealth bombers to attract younger buyers who were shifting toward foreign luxury cars.

Swedish Language Council can't be bothered to argue with Google over ...
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2257558/swedish-language-council-can-t-be-bothered-to-argue-with-google-over-ungoogleable-word
SEARCH AND ADVERTISING outfit Google has lobbed a spanner into Swedish plans to start using the word Ogooglebar. We've not been in any hurry to use the word ourselves, but over in Sweden it has been proposed as a new word for entry into the ...

Fiber cables made of air move data at 99.7 percent the speed of light
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/151498-researchers-create-fiber-network-that-operates-at-99-7-speed-of-light-smashes-speed-and-latency-records
Researchers say they have created fiber cables that can move data at 99.7 percent of the speed of light, all but eliminating the latency plaguing standard fiber technology.

Zendesk New iPad App Made For Simple Customer Service Tasks, Built For ...
http://www.zdnet.com/zendesk-revamps-ipad-app-for-mobile-customer-service-teams-7000013011/
Zendesk has released its first iPad app whose features reflect an approach that puts a premium on development and a focus on apps native to the iOS platform.

The debut of Windows Blue? Microsoft announces details of Build developer ...
http://tabtimes.com/news/ittech-os-windows/2013/03/26/debut-windows-blue-microsoft-announces-details-build-developer
What's next for Windows 8? Developers are sure to get an early look at where Microsoft's headed at its annual developer conference.

Honda putting first vacuum cleaner into minivans
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/new-york-2013-2014-honda-odyssey-boasts-built-in-vacuum-cleaner-213171.html
NEW YORK -- An automaker thinks it has finally solved the problem that has dogged family vehicles since the dawn the automotive age: an easy way to get rid of all the junk that drops between the seats.

Facebook's ad tune-up: data will lead to dollars (if users stick around)
http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-brings-fbx-ads-desktop-news-feeds/240539/
Facebook's ad strategy is rapidly becoming more sophisticated. Marketers and investors are likely to love the results - but will Facebook be able to get it right without alienating users?

IDC: Smart connected devices surpassed 1 billion device shipments in 2012
http://www.slashgear.com/idc-smart-connected-devices-surpassed-1-billion-device-shipments-in-2012-26275408/
According the the IDC, smart connected devices surpassed 1 billion shipments in 2012, with around 1.2 billion devices being shipped worldwide.

Google+'s 'GIF to You': Animated Profile Pics
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/151468/
Google knows what's popular. After all, they are in the business of Internet search results. GIFs are what the people want and after implementing a specific GIF search feature into their image search page, Google has now included the use of animated GIF ...

Exclusive Excerpt: Atari Founder Bushnell Talks About Finding the Next Steve Jobs
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/one-on-one-nolan-bushnell-video-game-legend-and-steve-jobss-boss/
The story behind Nolan Bushnell's new e-book, 'Finding the Next Steve Jobs,' starts 33 years ago in Paris. In 1980, flush with cash from the two companies he founded - videogame maker Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's entertainment centers, Nolan Bushnell ...

Facebook game developers made $2.8B in 2012
http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-game-developers-made-2-8b-in-2012-26275371/
Executives from Facebook have revealed that game developers generated around $2.8 billion in revenue last year. Sean Ryan, Facebook's Director of Game Partnerships, spoke at the Game Developers Conference trying to entice more developers to join ...

Ford prepares for Mustang's 50th birthday
http://www.themustangnews.com/content/2013/03/ford-kicks-off-mustang-50th-anniversary-with-official-logo/
It may be a year away, but Ford Motor Co. is saddling up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original “pony car,” the Mustang.

Microsoft under fire in Europe for locking out Linux
http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-under-fire-in-europe-for-locking-out-linux-26275335/
In an interesting series of events, Microsoft is being accused of preventing Windows 8 users from installing Linux or other operating systems.

Apple plans to scale up presence in India, to triple exclusive stores to 200 by 2015
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/apple-plans-to-scale-up-presence-in-india-to-triple-exclusive-stores-to-200-by-2015/articleshow/19204356.cms
Apple Inc has decided to scale up its presence in the country and plans to triple its exclusive stores to around 200 by 2015. KOLKATA/ NEW DELHI: Buoyed by the success of the iPhone in India, Apple Inc has decided to scale up its presence in the country ...

iPhone 5S release date rumors point to June, low-cost model launch in September
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57576300/iphone-5s-expected-to-launch-late-june-says-analyst/
The next iPhone and a new version of iOS could be available in June 2013 followed by a budget Apple smartphone in the fall. Samsung Galaxy S4 challenges portable gaming console market.