http://www.voanews.com/content/cell-phone-turns-40/1634074.html
Forty years ago, Martin Cooper, a VP at Motorola, made history by placing the very first cellphone call. Appropriately enough, he called his rival at AT&T's Bell Labs.
Google forks WebKit with new 'Blink' rendering engine for Chrome
http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/03/google-forks-webkit-and-launches-blink-its-own-rendering-engine-that-will-soon-power-chrome-and-chromeos/
Google on Wednesday announced it will be forking the Apple-backed WebKit to create Blink, a rendering engine that will power the search giant's Chromium initiative, and consequently the Chrome Web browser, moving forward.
2 Deterrents to Robocalls Win Contest by FTC
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/04/ftc-announces-robocall-blocker-contest-winners/
WASHINGTON - Caller ID, Do Not Call registries, telephone number blocking - all entered the arsenal of consumer weapons against telemarketers to great acclaim, only to fall from favor as growing numbers of cold-calling solicitors found ways around them ...
Twitter rolls out mobile app updates
http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/twitter-expands-card-content-and-updates-its-mobile-web-apps
The changes mean a more native Android experience and more types of content can now be shown in expanded tweets on iOS and other mobile versions of Twitter's app.
Google updates Gmail with improved auto-complete predictions
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/02/sadly-many-web-spoofs-could-have-been-real/
Google has just updated its Gmail app to bring improved autocomplete predictions to the service. The update should be rolling out to all Gmail users worldwide, as well as Google Apps for Business users.
Baidu Eye Is China's Answer to Google Glass, Company Confirms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/chinas-baidu-developing-digital-eyewear-similar-to-google-glass/articleshow/19359726.cms
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And Baidu, a Chinese-language search engine, has taken the phrase to heart, producing Google Glass-like eyewear.
Apple Rumor of the Day 4/3 - iTV to Launch in Late 2013 Along with iRing ...
http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/04/03/apples_itv_to_launch_late_this_year_analyst.html
Topeka Capital Markets is predicting today that Apple will release a 60-inch TV this fall, along with an iRing that will function as a remote control and navigation pointer.
Tim Cook's Apology Letter to Customers in China
http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/04/iphone5-posters-now-arriving-at-t-mobile-stores-in-the-u-s/
Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier this week wrote a note to customers in China, apologizing after the company received complaints on its customer service and warranty policies.
Chrome for Android now syncs autofill data and passwords
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/features/high_tech/20130403_ap_reviewgooglelaptopimpressivebutnotforall.html
Google has officially updated its Chrome for Android app to include password and autofill data syncing for your mobile device. Those features were available for beta users last month, but now everyone can enjoy them.
One Year Later, Nearly 50 Percent of Instagram Users on Android
http://www.slashgear.com/nearly-50-of-all-instagram-users-are-on-android-03276394/
As the tech community celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first cell phone call today, Instagram also has something to cheer about - the photo-filtering service launched on Android one year ago.
New Electric Car, Old Name
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/automakers-show-radical-electric-cars-seoul-motor-show-article-1.1306846
Electric cars are a tough sell to most U.S. motorists, but that didn't stop a group of Detroit-based entrepreneurs from launching a new entry to the market Wednesday, this one with a venerable name.
California lawmaker introduces 'Right to Know Act' to give citizens access to their ...
http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/03/california-lawmaker-introduces-right-to-know-act-to-give-citizens-access-to-their-data/
รข€œThis bill would instead require any business that has a customer's personal information, as defined, to provide at no charge, within 30 days of the customer's specified request, a copy of that information to the customer as well as the names and contact ...
Ford sketches show how F-150 pickup concept evolved
http://wot.motortrend.com/ford-atlas-concept-evolution-from-sketch-to-show-stopper-351031.html
More than 50 sketches showed ideas for creation of the Ford Atlas concept. Story Highlights. Ford is showing what went into the design of its Atlas concept; The pickup is considered the forerunner to the next F-150; The F-150 is the nation's best-selling vehicle ...
Jawbone releases software update for Big Jambox
http://www.techspot.com/news/52139-jawbone-releases-software-update-for-big-jambox.html
Jawbone today released a software update for their Big Jambox designed to improve the overall performance and experience when using the portable speaker.
On its third birthday, Apple's iPad looks back at years of comical criticism
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/03/on-its-third-birthday-apples-ipad-looks-back-at-years-of-comical-criticism
Apple's iPad is three years old today, providing a good opportunity to look back in hindsight on one of the most successful technology products to ever debut, and also one of the more poorly received by industry critics.
Kia & Hyundai Recall Over 1.86 Million Vehicles
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/hyundai-kia-recalls-1-9m-vehicles-due-issues-air-bags-brake-lights-article-1.1306369
The biggest of the three recalls, affecting 1,059,824 vehicles, was issued by Hyundai for certain model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year ...
Torment: Tides of Numenera Adds Chris Avellone After Hitting $3.5 Stretch Goal
http://www.gamezone.com/news/2013/04/03/torment-tides-of-numenera-surpasses-3-5-million-adds-chris-avellone-and-gets-a-new-screenshot
Having hit its latest stretch goal of $3.5 million for Torment: Tides of Numenera, developer inXile has officially brought Obsidian Entertainment's Chris Avellone on board to help with the game.
Pirelli grows at New York Auto Show
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/news/story/2013/04/pirelli-grows-at-new-york-auto-show.aspx
Pirelli Tire North America has expanded its presence in its second year at the New York International Auto Show, drawing record crowds over Easter weekend to its 3,300 square-foot booth.
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