http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/110869/pet-society-the-sims-social-and-simcity-social-facebook-games-closing/
Earlier today Electronic Arts announced plans to shutter some of their Facebook games in what was described as a difficult decision.
Mini-Drones Help Eric Schmidt Find Religion on Privacy
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mini-drones-help-eric-schmidt-find-religion-on-privacy
Eric Schmidt has apparently found religion on privacy, and he's here with a message: mini-drones need to be regulated. We can't have folks and terrorists and such using these things to spy on each other, he said, that's for governments and Google to do.
Kobo Reveals Aura HD, 'Porsche of eReaders'
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/high-res-kobo-aura-hd-is-the-porsche-of-e-readers-says-kobo-1144697
Kobo today announced its limited-edition Aura HD e-ink reader, which it said includes the highest resolution e-ink display currently on the market.
Microsoft Working With Suppliers on Designs for Touch-Enabled Watch Device
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324485004578423522275087936.html
TAIPEIâ€"Microsoft Corp. is working on designs for a touch-enabled watch device, executives at suppliers said, potentially joining rivals like Apple Inc. in working on a new class of computing products.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Windows
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/04/15/first-impressions-adobe-lightroom-5-beta/
Adobe's latest iteration of its raw-editing and management software, Adobe Lightroom 5, enters a public beta today with a modest set of enhancements that will make some photographers very happy but a large number of others shrug and choose to skip it.
AT&T HTC One Release Date: Premature Sales at Stores Lead to Rooted ...
http://www.latinospost.com/articles/16631/20130415/t-htc-one-release-date-premature-sales-stores-lead-rooted.htm
The HTC One has been successfully rooted a week ahead of its official U.S. release, thanks to what appears to be premature sales at some AT&T locations.
Firefox OS to launch in June in 5 countries
http://www.slashgear.com/firefox-os-to-launch-in-june-in-5-countries-15277909/
Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs stated that the company plans on launching its mobile operating system, Firefox OS, in 5 countries in June.
Leonhard Euler honoured by Google doodle on 306th birthday
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/apr/15/leonhard-euler-honoured-google-doodle
The birth of the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler has been celebrated by Google with the publishing of an interactive Google doodle.
YouTube Gets Nostalgic With 'VHS Mode'
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/04/youtube-adds-a-vhs-mode-for-vcrs-57th-birthday/
In honor of the 57th anniversary of the first commercial video cassette recorder, YouTube today is offering "VHS mode" on several of its videos.
British designer builds $15m iPhone for Hong Kong mogul
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/world-expensive-smartphone-article-1.1316975
Conspicuous consumption is a sign of booming times, and a Hong Kong businessman may have broken records for it after buying a custom-built "iPhone 5 Black Diamond" encrusted in gold and precious stones.
Apple execs topped most CEOs for pay last year
http://newyork.newsday.com/business/technology/apple-executives-bob-mansfield-bruce-sewell-jeffrey-williams-peter-oppenheimer-among-top-paid-at-s-p-500-companies-1.5073653
While 2012 may have been a down year for Apple CEO Tim Cook in terms of pay, his chief lieutenants can still boast that they are among the highest paid executives in the country.
Facebook teams up with attorneys general to promote teen privacy
http://natmonitor.com/2013/04/15/facebook-teams-up-with-attorneys-general-to-promote-teen-privacy/
The new campaign was announced Monday by Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler at the Presidential Initiative Summit on “Privacy in the Digital Age.
China's Alibaba bolsters mobile OS after clash with Google
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/telecom/Alibaba-to-set-up-fund-for-app-makers/articleshow/19559011.cms
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is seeking to revive its mobile operating system, with a new name, new partners and more money, after Google threatened to block the companies from bringing aboard handset vendors for the OS.
Verizon Wireless Pursues Clearwire Spectrum
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/we-want-spectrum-verizon-said-to-make-a-move-on-clearwire-1144788
Verizon Wireless has offered to pay up to $1.5 billion to buy spectrum leases from Clearwire Corp., people familiar with the matter said.
Chinese iPhone dealers dupe Apple with fake components
http://www.slashgear.com/chinese-iphone-dealers-scam-apple-with-fake-components-15277891/
A group of Chinese iPhone distributors have been arrested for duping Apple with fake components in order to obtain replacement parts worth about 400,000 yuan (US$64,117).
Edison2 unveils new light car architecture
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/04/edison2-very-light-car-4-0/
Automotive X PRIZE winner Edison2 has unveiled the latest iteration of its Very Light Car (VLC) architecture as the vehicle approaches market readiness.
Cars With The Most Engaging Interiors
https://wot.motortrend.com/wardsauto-10-best-interiors-winners-revealed-355121.html
As anyone who's purchased a new-vehicle in the last few years can attest, automakers are slaving attention on their cars' and trucks' interiors like never before.
13-inch ASUS Taichi 31 with dual 1080p displays finally shipping after long delay
http://www.zdnet.com/asus-launches-dual-screen-taichi-31-ultrabook-with-tablet-capabilities-7000014005/
If you saw our review of the 11.6-inch Taichi 21, you'll know that its unusual dual-screen design had a pretty bad impact on battery life.
YouTube adds live streaming to iOS app
http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/too-late-for-coachella-but-youtube-for-ios-app-update-adds-live-streaming-1144797
Now you can watch live feeds of news, sports, concerts, and more, right on your iPhone or iPad. Rick Broida. by Rick Broida. April 15, 2013 2:19 PM PDT Follow @cheapskateblog · Now you can watch YouTube's live-streaming content on your iOS ...
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