Sunday, April 14, 2013

[Technology] Xbox LIVE is currently down, Microsoft is working hard to fix it

Xbox LIVE is currently down, Microsoft is working hard to fix it
http://www.slashgear.com/xbox-live-is-currently-down-microsoft-is-working-hard-to-fix-it-13277743/
If you're trying again and again to sign into your Xbox LIVE account, you're not alone, and it's not your fault. According to the Xbox LIVE Status page, several Xbox LIVE services are currently down, and Microsoft is working diligently to correct the issue.

Is T-Mo's trade-in program the best deal for my used iPhone?
http://eaglesrant.com/t-mobile-allows-buyers-to-trade-iphone-5-in-for-lower-monthly-payments-no-upfront-cost/6702/laura-fedders
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon touts T-Mobile's new no-contract plans for iPhone users jumping ship from other carriers, and offers advice on which trade-in program to use.

'Dark Souls II' Design Your Own Shield Contest Underway In Japan
http://www.gamezone.com/news/2013/04/13/dark-souls-2-director-dark-souls-pc-was-sort-of-half-assed
While an American contest has not yet been announced, the Dark Souls II design-your-own shield contest is already underway in Japan, and will run until the 14th of May.

Apple to reportedly secure licensing agreements for iRadio next week
http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/04/apple-inc-aapl-could-secure-music-licensing-for-iradio-next-week/
We've known for a little while that Apple is trying to launch a music streaming service of its own, reportedly called iRadio, that will rival the likes of Pandora and Spotify.

Guinness Gives Bugatti SuperSport Its World Record Back
http://www.motorward.com/2013/04/guinness-gives-bugatti-supersport-its-world-record-back/
Last week we had a report that the Guinness Book of World Records has stripped the Bugatti Veyron SuperSport of its record as the fastest production car in the world after they found out the production version of the car is fitted with a speed limiter that doesn't ...

Tesla seeks OK to sell electric vehicles in T...
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/12/wheelies-the-fantasy-electric-truck-edition/
Tesla is supporting House Bill 3351/Senate Bill 1659 in Texas that would permit U.S.-based manufacturers of 100% electric- or battery-powered vehicles to sell directly to Texas consumers.

Nvidia shows off stunning graphics with Kepler Mobile chip
http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/11/nvidia-shows-off-stunning-graphics-with-kepler-mobile-chip/
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Nvidia chief executive Jen-Hsun Huang showed off the company's next-generation mobile chip, dubbed Kepler Mobile.

Microsoft assault on Google shows industry shift
http://gigaom.com/2013/04/13/google-deal-with-eu-regulates-search-results-report/
SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft is skewering Google again with ads and regulatory bashing that say as much about the dramatic shift in the technology industry's competitive landscape as they do about the animosity between the two rivals.

Google picks up behavioral sensing company Behavio
http://www.businessinsider.com/google-just-bought-behavio-2013-4
I'm both excited and a little weary of Google Glass. I can see some of the possiblities, but then I think everyone walking around with thing on their head will, first of all, look kind of dumb, but also disconnect people even further from each other.

Three Drivers Arrested at Friday-Night DUI Checkpoint
http://blog.pe.com/san-jacinto/2013/04/12/san-jacinto-dui-checkpoint-in-the-valley-friday-april-12/
Three drivers were arrested for suspicion of DUI at a checkpoint Friday night at the intersection of Lake Street and Grand Avenue, according to Lake Elsinore Police.

Arris Gets DoJ Approval For Its $2.35B Acquisition Of Motorola Home From ...
http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/12/arris-gets-doj-approval-for-its-2-35b-acquisition-of-motorola-home-from-google-deal-to-close-around-april-17/
Another key chapter in Google's $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola is getting concluded. Today Arris announced that it has received approval from the U.S.

Next-gen iPad could use new LED backlighting system to cut weight - AppleInsider
http://www.stableytimes.com/news/hands-on-review-ipad-mini-vs-ipad-4-with-retina-display/
Adding to the bevy of rumors surrounding a next-generation iPad release, a report on Thursday says Apple will likely use a modified LED backlight apparatus in a bid to make the 9.7-inch tablet as thin and light as possible.

Minecraft Creator Places Second in Time 100 Poll
http://games.on.net/2013/04/notch-in-second-place-on-2013-time-100-poll/
Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson is the second most influential person in the world, according to Time magazine voters.

HTC One throws a punch in the smartphone slugfest
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/apr/11/htc-profit-slump-samsung-apple-smartphone
To the casual observer, the smartphone slugfest has come down to two main combatants: Apple, with its iPhone, and Samsung, with its Galaxy line.

Fan Imagines Steampunk Legend of Zelda Concept Starring Zelda
http://www.cubed3.com/news/18499/1/fan-imagines-steampunk-legend-of-zelda-concept-starring-zelda.html
Swapping gender roles in games has taken a prominent place in discussion recently, and one artist has tackled The Legend of Zelda.



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