Sunday, March 31, 2013

[Technology] What Does A Ghost Smell Like? Google Nose.

What Does A Ghost Smell Like? Google Nose.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/googles-april-fools-joke-search-431950
Google is shutting down YouTube? Good riddance! There hasn't been a video worth watching since Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract anyway.

YouTube shuts down in April Fool's prank
http://www.skynews.com.au/tech/article.aspx?id=859486
In an elaborate April Fool's prank, YouTube announced it was going dark for a decade, and that the site was merely an eight-year contest to find the best video.

iMessage DDoS attacks foreshadow a bigger threat
http://www.slashgear.com/imessage-ddos-attacks-foreshadow-a-bigger-threat-31275922/
Recently, several iOS developers became victims to an iMessage DDoS attack that crashed their app and inhibited their devices. The attacks were executed using a simple AppleScript, where the attackers are able to send out an unlimited, fast-pace amount ...

Former supercomputer king Roadrunner to shut down today
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/End-of-the-line-for-Roadrunner-supercomputer-4396977.php
Created to monitor the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, the IBM supercomputer was the first to break the petaflop barrier. Steven Musil.

Facebook's Android Homescreen Could Expose Apple's Inflexibility
http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/31/game-of-phones/
The mainstream has had little reason to care that Android gives developers much more customization freedom than iOS. But if Facebook's fabled Android homescreen is a hit, the stubbornness of Apple's closed mobile platform could be framed as a drawback ...

USPTO denies Apple's trademark application for iPad mini
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/03/31/uspto-denies-apples-trademark-application-for-ipad-mini
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has denied Apple's request for a trademark on the term "iPad mini," finding that the "mini" portion of the name is "merely descriptive" of goods or services available in miniature forms.

Saudi Arabia may block Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, others
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/saudi-arabia-may-try-to-end-anonymity-for-twitter-users/382071-11.html
(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.

Safety Officials Probe Hyundai Sonata Suspension Complaints
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/03/31/safety-officials-probe-alleged-hyundai-sonata-suspension-failures/
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is investigating several complaints alleging rear control-arm failures on Hyundai Sonata cars from the 2006 model year.

64GB HTC One Becomes AT&T Exclusive
http://www.blackjackchamp.com/casino-news/18236-htc-one-available-in-the-united-kingdom/
If you have a need to store just about everything you have on your smartphone - movies, music, pictures, Linux distributions, et cetera - then you'll be pleased to know that you'll be able to get your hands on a 64-gigabyte version of HTC's new flagship One ...

Vizio announces pricing for new Windows 8 laptops, all-in-one desktops
http://www.technologytell.com/hometech/94713/vizio-win8-pcs-now-shipping/
Summary: The company goes premium with its latest PCs, each of which will cost more than $1,000. Sean Portnoy. By Sean Portnoy for Laptops & Desktops | March 31, 2013 -- 11:40 GMT (04:40 PDT).

Vine branches out with Web embeds
http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/29/vine-finally-lets-you-embed-its-bite-sized-videos-on-the-web/
Twitter fertilizes its video service with sharing features that should help the 6-second clips get more attention. Jennifer Van Grove.

Mysterious Blackberry 10 roadmap leaks
http://www.slashgear.com/mysterious-blackberry-10-roadmap-leaks-31275917/
A new Blackberry 10 roadmap, leaked by a mysterious Twitter account, shows that Blackberry has a few interesting devices heading our way.

Rumour: Mural Shows Grand Theft Auto V's Partial Box Art
http://www.gamingunion.net/news/rumour-mural-shows-grand-theft-auto-vs-partial-box-art--9027.html
Courtesy of a handy photographer, we could have what looks to be the first glimpse at the official box art for Grand Theft Auto V. The photograph showcases a mural on the side of a building.

In a Twist, Traditional Ads Launch Ford Into 'And Not Or'
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/caught-camouflaged-ford-focus-prototype-hides-its-refreshed-face-214571.html
When Ford debuts its new long-term advertising campaign next month, it will do so with a twist - at least for Ford. The new “And Not Or” effort will will begin with traditional TV and print treatments and only then segue into an extensive social media and digital ...

Reimagining a Brawny Jeep for a Less Rugged Landscape
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/automobiles/reimagining-a-brawny-jeep-for-a-less-rugged-landscape.html
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee, derived from a Fiat car platform, seems designed for urban duties and suburban exploration. More Photos ».

Solutions: How to get rid of blank page with Web page
http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/web/microsoft-s-internet-explorer-11-to-include-webgl-graphics-after-all--1141713
On my laptop with 64 bit Windows 7 and IE 9, sometimes when I go to a Web page, while the Web page opens there will also be an additional blank page also open.

iPhone 5S launching 20 June, on sale in July, report says
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/iphone-5s-launching-20-june-on-sale-in-july-report-says-50010793/
Apple's next iPhone has a possible release date. If Japanese site MacFan is to be believed, we'll see the iPhone 5S unveiled on 20 June, and it'll hit shop shelves in July, CNET reports.

GameStop: PlayStation 4 demand to outpace supply at launch
http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/gamestop-execs-expect-ps4-launch-demand-to-far-outpace-supply-1141582
The retailer used its earnings call to offer early indicators of strong interest in the PS4 -- and expressed concern with demand for the Wii U. Don Reisinger.

New Range Rover Sport revealed
http://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/autopreview/343329/new-range-rover-sport-revealed
Yes indeed, because Land Rover says all Range Rovers must maintain the distinctive lines of the brand's latest design language.

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