Monday, April 1, 2013

[Technology] April Fools' Day: how many did you spot?

April Fools' Day: how many did you spot?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/9964664/April-Fools-Day-how-many-did-you-spot.html
Google debuted its latest feature, Treasure Maps, a pirate-style design complete with 2D hand-drawn landmarks and hidden treasure chests.

Saudi Arabia threatens to ban Skype, WhatsApp, and Viber
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/saudi-orders-telcos-to-ensure-skype-meet-local-laws_844606.html
Reminiscent of the 2010 BlackBerry ban, the Saudi government says that these messaging apps are not in accordance with the country's rules, which allow for monitoring.

Raspberry Pi Model A now available for $25
http://www.slashgear.com/raspberry-pi-model-a-now-available-for-25-01275933/
The Raspberry Pi has been around for a long time now and has been used in some really cool projects by DIY enthusiasts around the world.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL): US patents office rejects application to trademark ...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57577174/apple-application-to-trademark-ipad-mini-denied/
Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) may have come by the term `iPad Mini' by mere serendipity, sine that was the way that the media decided to describe the smaller version of the tablet PC from the company but Apples attempts to get the name patented has been ...

New Facebook phone reportedly to be unveiled
http://www.indiatimes.com/technology/mobile/do-we-really-need-a-facebook-phone-69527.html
Summary: Making its run in the rumor circles for years now, Facebook has sent out a media invite to their California headquarters on Thursday, April 4, entitled "Come See Our New Home On Android".

Finally! T-Mobile to start selling iPhone 5 from April 12
http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/finally!-t-mobile-to-start-selling-iphone-5-from-april-12/1/193730.html
T-Mobile will start offering the Apple iPhone 5 from April 12. The company is currently the only major US carrier not to offer Apple's popular smartphone.

Subaru introduces new WRX saloon concept
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/03/31/new-york-2013-subaru-wrx-concept/
Subaru, the automobile manufacturing unit of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), has introduced the new WRX saloon concept at the ongoing New York auto show.



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