Monday, March 25, 2013

[Technology] T-Mobile's new contractless data plan debunked (FAQ)

T-Mobile's new contractless data plan debunked (FAQ)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/t-mobile-usa-gets-rid-of-2-year-contracts-introduces-installment-plans-for-phone-buyers/2013/03/25/ab051e36-9563-11e2-95ca-dd43e7ffee9c_story.html
Are you confused about T-Mobile's new contractless smartphone plans? CNET offers this FAQ to help decipher the details. Marguerite Reardon · Kent German.

Apple's purchase of WiFiSLAM part of a 'breakout year' for indoor location apps
http://newyork.newsday.com/business/technology/apple-buys-wifislam-for-location-identifying-technology-1.4898748
Apple may well use its purchase of indoor-GPS company WiFiSLAM to shore up its much-criticized Maps app for the iPhone and iPad, but the news also points to a larger trend in mobile app use.

Google Glass Could Be Subject to Texting-While-Driving Laws
http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/03/25/175293835/for-some-resistance-to-google-glass-is-not-futile
Google Glass fans excited about the prospect of using the technology while cruising about in their car might have a roadblock ahead: An extension of texting-while-driving laws to cover the yet-unreleased Glass device.

Evernote (for Android)
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/computers/blogs/gadgets-on-the-go/google-keep--can-we-trust-google-again-20130326-2gr1n.html
Excellent core features, plus exciting new ones. Thoughtful design. Great free service, with Premium adding bonuses galore. More efficient camera and photo-uploading features.

New BMW 6-series takes dictation, shows virtual gauges
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/bmw-beefs-up-performance-features-on-2014-m6-models/
BMW announced new features for its 2014 6-series model today, including an advanced voice-recognition system that can take dictation from the driver and send out an e-mail or text.

Borderlands 2's Level Cap Raising in April, Sixth Playable Characte ...
http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/49057/borderlands-2s-level-cap-raising-in-april-sixth-playable-characte-class-coming-in-may
2K Games has sent word that the Borderlands 2 Psycho Pack will be available in May for $9.99 (800 Microsoft points) and that it will introduce us all to Krieg, the new Psycho Bandit character class that will further expand the four-player cooperative ...

Saudi threatens to ban WhatsApp, Viber and Skype
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/internet/WhatsApp-Skype-may-be-banned-in-Saudi-Arabia/articleshow/19189932.cms
RIYADH: Internet messenger applications such as Skype, Viber and WhatsApp face being banned in Saudi Arabia if operators fail to allow authorities in the kingdom to censor them, industry sources said yesterday.

Samsung's ATIV Windows 8 Smart PC Pro 700 slate now includes integrated LTE
http://gigaom.com/2013/03/25/samsungs-ativ-windows-8-smart-pc-pro-700-slate-now-includes-integrated-lte/
Looking for a Windows 8 slate with mobile broadband? Samsung has added an LTE radio in its Ativ Smart PC Pro 700 tablet, but it will cost you quite a bit up front for the privilege.

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