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Google+ allegedly part of FTC antitrust probe
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Google and its social networking site, Google+, are both allegedly under investigation by the FTC for antitrust violations. The Feds recently added Google+ to the previously started investigation when the Mountain View based firm began to add Google+ content to its search results. According to sources for Bloomberg, Google broke the law if it gave preference to content from its own social networking site.
Google also has come under fire for its new "Search, plus Your World" feature that offers users personalized search results using a person's Google+ profile. Results also include "related people and pages" of content from the search firm's social networking site. Google users started to com...
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Android 4.0 update for Asus Eee Pad Transformer to happen early next month
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So you own the Asus Eee Pad Transformer and you are developing Ice Cream Sandwich envy because the Asus Transformer Prime has received the Android 4.0 update (OTA, by the way). Things are so bad, you won't even look at the frozen dessert section in the supermarket for fear of seeing a box of Ice Cream Sandwich treats. Well, we have some news for you and we think it is not too bad.
Asus Singapore had originally stated that the update for the Eee Pad Transformer would take place immediately after the Transformer Prime received its update, but had to retract that statement. Then, a follow-up from Asus Singapore suggested that the manufacturer had to wait for Google to approve the release and sa...
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Sony HDR-PJ760V Camera Projector Now Available for Pre-Ordering
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Sony made big news back in June when they unveiled their PJ series camcorders. These devices came with their own pico projectors for instant viewing of what the user just recorded. This week at CES, Sony has unveiled the next generation, the HDR-PJ760V. This device is capable of recording full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution images or 24.5MP still images. There is a 96GB flash memory that equates to about 40 hours of recording time. The projector has a run time of about 100 minutes from the battery and can display up to a 640 x 360 resolution. It can also display a 100 inch screen from about 16 feet away. Unfortunately the company did not release additional information about the projector at thi...
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Ricoh CX6 Firmware Update 1.21
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Ricoh has posted a firmware update for the Ricoh CX6 digital compact camera. Version 1.21 improves auto focus accuracy in excessively bright conditions. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.
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Leica M Adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro 1
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Fujifilm have confirmed that they will release a Leica M adapter for the new X-Pro 1. Speaking to journalists at an exclusive briefing, Fujifilm stated that the adapter will not be launched at next month’s CP+ photography show in Japan, but will be released by April this year. Leica lens owners looking for an alternative to the M9 should form an orderly queue…
Fujifilm have come up with a brand new category name for the X-Pro1 - “premium interchangeable lens camera” - which is claimed to be very different to a “conventional mirrorless camera”, hence the new name.
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Pentax K-5 Firmware Update 1.12
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Pentax has issued a firmware update for the Pentax K-5 digital SLR camera. Version 1.12 addresses the rare issue of a band of light green noise appearing in images of starry skies taken with the Astrotracer function enabled and the O-GPS1 accessory mounted. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.
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Adobe offers CS6 upgrade for CS3 and CS4 users, and rebrands Carousel
Like UnlikeAdobe has announced a special offer allowing CS4 and CS3 users to upgrade to Creative Suite 6, when it is released. Adobe upset many CS4 and CS3 users when it announced that it was changing its upgrade policy so that only owners of the most recent versions would be entitled to discounted upgrade pricing. Although it has not formally gone back on this policy, the offer will provide an upgrade route for CS3 and CS4 users until December 31st 2012. Users of individual packages do not appear to benefit from the offer.
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Sharp Will Not Produce an OLED HDTV
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Many companies are finally starting to support the OLED technology for HDTVs. However not all are confident that the OLED technology will be the next big thing. Today, Sharp announced that they have no interest in the technology and won’t be joining the others in developing an OLED HDTV. Sharp’s President Mikio Katayama stated that OLED “won’t create a new market, it will just be replacement of what’s already out there.” The company firmly believes that the downfall will be the OLED’s high retail prices and that consumers will stick to conventional televisions that cost much less.
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Nokia sells over 450 patents to Sisvel, mainly for wireless
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Nokia has sold Sisvel International 47 patent families comprising more than 450 patents and applications. Thirty-three of the patent families, made up of more than 350 patents and applications, have been declared "essential" by Nokia to communications technology, including GSM UMTS/WCDMA 3G,and LTE 4G. Financial terms weren't given out.
The balance of the portfolio consists of implementation patents including video encoding optimization technologies. The acquired patents remain subject to prior agreements between Nokia and its licensees. Nokia will remain licensed under the portfolio as part of the acquisition.
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Xbox took 40 per cent of US gaming pot in 2011
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NPD's latest games data has underlined just how dominant the Xbox is in the US, with Microsoft's console capturing 40 per cent all consumer spending from physical sales in 2011.
Although the figures do not include the increasingly prominent digital sales or downloadable content, people buying physical discs remains dominant, and it is clear that Microsoft's dominance is not on the wane.
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Apple rejects Taposé iPad app for Microsoft Courier fans
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Apple has rejected an iPad app that attempted to bring some of Microsoft’s Courier concept to the iOS slate, Taposé, though the team behind the software say it plans to appeal the decision. First shown back in April last year, Taposé uses a split-screen layout with a browser and other apps on one side and a digital notebook on the other. Unfortunately, it seems Apple wasn’t keen on the company’s use of multiple display windows.
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UK man faces extradition to US over copyright breach
Like UnlikeThe student who created a website that allowed people to watch many copyrighted films for free can be extradited to the US to face charges.
Richard O'Dwyer set up the TVShack website, and allegedly made money from advertising.
The 23-year-old will now face extradition to the US after Westminster Magistrates Court ruled that it was allowed under UK law. He could face time in prison if convicted.
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Hackers continue Israel attack, deface website, more credit cards leaked
Like UnlikeOn Friday, a group of purportedly Gazan hackers defaced Israel's Fire and Rescue Services website. They added a "death to Israel" message to the website and modified a picture of Danny Ayalon, Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister, superimposing foot prints over his face.
Danny Ayalon (pictured to the right) is the public official responsible for a strongly worded statement denouncing hacking, likening it to terrorism and threatening that, "Israel has active capabilities for striking at those who are trying to harm it, and no agency or hacker will be immune from retaliatory action". Hackers were apparently not amused by Ayalon's choice of words.
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Google’s Newest Search Result? An FTC Antitrust Investigation
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I'm not the only one troubled by Google's new Search Plus Your World—Google's aggressive push to include social results in its search that seems to favor Google+ over other social media services. So is the FTC.
Bloomberg reports the FTC has expanded its antitrust probe to look at whether or not Google is giving preferential treatment to its own products, like Google+, in its newly revamped search.
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Monster and Beats split up headphone partnership
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Beats Electronics and Monster are not renewing their headphones contract after a five year partnership.
Beats has been the biggest name in headphones over the last couple of years, heavily popularised by co-owner Dr.Dre.
The partnership built on the audio expertise of Monster, which hi-fi fans will know was already a big name in the cable world.
The duo's big seller has been the over-ear Beats by Dre range (pictured) which are known for their bass-heavy sound and active noise cancelling, as well as their standout looks.
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