Wednesday, April 3, 2013

[Technology] Google engineers apply Gmail filter technology to end annoying robocalls

Google engineers apply Gmail filter technology to end annoying robocalls
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-engineers-apply-gmail-filter-technology-to-solve-annoying-robocalls/
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the winners of its Robocall Challenge. The contest, which attracted 800 submissions, was created to find a solution to the growing robocall problem.

Baidu Eye revealed as China's Google takes on Glass
http://www.slashgear.com/baidu-eye-revealed-as-chinas-google-takes-on-glass-03276246/
Google's Glass wearable could get some Chinese competition, it's reported, with Baidu developing a head-mounted “Baidu Eye” system of its own.

Critics expecting an Android phone with Facebook homescreen on Thursday
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/strategy-lab/growth-investing/a-new-facebook-smartphone-investors-should-hope-not/article10689721/
Facebook's big event where it will show off it's Home on Android is set to be revealed on 4 April. The company's announcement has sparked off rumours that this ultimately signals the release of a Facebook Phone with its very own custom OS.

New Nexus 7 due July tease tipsters
http://www.slashgear.com/new-nexus-7-due-july-tease-tipsters-03276243/
Google's second-gen Nexus 7 is on track for a July release but will see NVIDIA's Tegra ousted in favor of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, tipsters claim, with newly aggressive pricing ramping up the challenge to the iPad mini.

Apple's key claim in 'rubber band' patent rejected
http://www.zdnet.com/apples-key-claim-in-rubber-band-patent-rejected-7000013382/
A new statement detailing the rejection of a key patent claim has the potential to alter proceedings in the Apple V. Samsung case.

The War Z taken offline by hackers
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/2013/04/03/the-war-z-taken-offline-by-hackers/1
The War Z launched last December and made a name for itself by promising features that were not available in the game. The War Z has been knocked offline following a hack of its player database and forum.

Porsche to Offer Plug-In, Long-Wheelbase for New Panamera
http://www.carsuk.net/2013-porsche-panamera-facelift-new-panamera-s-e-hybrid-revealed/
Porsche, the sports-car brand owned by Volkswagen AG (VOW), will offer plug-in hybrid and extended- wheelbase variants in the second generation of its Panamera four-door coupe, which will be unveiled in China this month.

iOS 7 to feature significant re-design
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/ios-7-to-feature-significant-re-design
While rumours of the iPhone 5S start to pick up pace, a new rumour claims that iOS 7 will represent a far bigger overhaul for Apple.



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