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Where Larry Page Is Going to Push Google
The Google CEO chair swap that happened in January was unique because it wasn’t a matter of an entirely new entity coming in to helm the company. Larry Page, the co-founder and new CEO, was always making decisions—sometimes without even telling old CEO Eric Schmidt. So what’s new with the switch? Fast Company explores it. … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Can’t Get an iPad 2? Blame It On Asians
We knew people in Asia were paying people in the US to line up for iPad 2s to ship overseas, but we didn’t know it was this bad. The NY Post says more than half of the 400 people in line at 8 a.m. gave their iPads to a guy in a BMW X5 for … Continued
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Gizmodo Night Writer Wanted
Hello! Gizmodo is hiring a night person or Asia/Australia writer. Think that’s you? Read on to find out what we’re looking for. We want someone with tech journalism (not manuals for Xerox machines) experience on blogs, newspapers or magazines. We’re open to part and full time work. The hours we need are starting around dinner … Continued
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The Definitive Japan Crisis Timeline
It’s been seven days in hell. Here is the timeline to the crisis caused by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan—constantly updated. It includes all the news and features ordered chronologically, as well as the latest videos and images. Keep reading… Reactors | Japan raises nuclear alert level to 5, may have to bury reactors … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
PopCap’s iOS Games On Sale For Japan
Like other publishing houses, PopCap has discounted their will discount their iOS games this weekend in order to raise money for Japan Earthquake relief. Here are the titles: Bejeweled Bookworm Chuzzle Peggle Plants vs. Zombies Escape Rosecliff Island That last one, Escape Rosecliff Island, might not be on sale. The deals start Saturday. [Kotaku]
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Tech NewsApple
What Would iPad 2 Line Standers Give Up For an iPad 2
Comedian Bill Mahoney went out to an iPad line at the Grove in Southern California on friday to ask the Apple faithful what they would give up if they could get free Apple products for life. Their answers might surprise you! (If you thought anybody would give up sex for an iPad, you are silly.) … Continued
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Reviews
What Would it Be Like if North Korea Successfully Invaded the US?
Gamers will remember the Burger King (Burger “Town”) level in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 where you were fighting off an invading force on US soil. As tacky as it sounds, there are few things more representative of Americana than a fast food place. If you’re like me, your mouth dropped and you took … Continued
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Nyko’s Charge Base S For Xbox 360 Improves On The Unimprovable
Because modern console controllers are all wireless, keeping them constantly charged is as vital to the gaming experience as choosing the right controller. That’s why the original Nyko Charge Base was like my personal team doctor, making sure the guys were ready and charged for game time. But now could Nyko improve on something that’s … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Apple Stores Might Open Early Tuesday For iPad Sales
Apple Bitch claims that a few Apple retail stores are opening early tomorrow for iPad 2 sales. Call up your local store first before getting there early, seeing if they’ll let you know if units arrived today for sale tomorrow. [Apple Bitch]
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Tech News
The Numbers Behind Twitter
It’s the 5th anniversary of Twitter. They’ve broken down some interesting numbers for you. [Twitter] • 3 years, 2 months and 1 day. The time it took from the first Tweet to the billionth Tweet. • 1 week. The time it now takes for users to send a billion Tweets. • 50 million. The average … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
How to Find Airplay-Enabled Apps
Apple’s got a convenient AirPlay-Enabled Apps section in the App Store for you to browse through, in case you want to test out your new iOS 4.3 to Apple TV functionality. I’m confused as to why Martha Stewart Makes Cookies needs AirPlay, but who’s to say that it doesn’t? (She’ll cut you if you do.) … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Grey Market iPad 2s Sells For Double Overseas
The iPad 2 may be sold out here, but it’s not even for sale anywhere else in the world. So what do people do? Buy units here and send them to places like Hong Kong, where the $500 16GB Wi-Fi model resells for $1014. What’s also interesting is how the guy in Hong Kong got … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
The iPhone Alarm Bug Comes Back With Daylight Saving Time
Remember the Daylight Saving Time bug from last year where iPhone alarms were off by one hour? It’s back. Hope you weren’t counting on your recurring alarm to wake you up this morning. (One-time alarms are still OK).
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Tech NewsApple
iOS 4.3 Requires Passwords For In-App Purchases to Protect the Children
Apple’s addressed the problem of kids buying in-game items with meatspace money by adding a password requirement in iOS 4.3, even if you’ve already entered in your password within the last 15 minutes to buy the game itself. The problem? iOS 4.3 is only available for the last two generations of iPhone, iPad and iPod … Continued
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Tech NewsMicrosoft
Hackers Just Created $1 Million in Microsoft Points
Microsoft points are the digital currency you use to buy Xbox and Zune content, and you can buy cards that are pre-loaded with points to enter in to your account. Problem? Just like with the iTunes gift cards, somebody discovered the algorithm Microsoft uses to generate valid codes, and loosed it onto the internet. People … Continued
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Limit Visits to Time-Wasting Web Sites and Give Your Willpower a Break
Unless you’ve got a willpower made of steel, you’ve experienced this situation: You sit down at your computer to write a report, finish a presentation, or compose an important email for tomorrow. You open your browser for a little fact-checking, and before you know it, you’ve wasted an hour looking at sports recaps, cute pictures … Continued
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Tech NewsMicrosoft
Kinect For Home Automation Makes a Lot Of Sense
Using Kinect to detect where you are in a room so that your home automation can turn off the lights in the parts where you are not makes a lot of sense. Regular motion cameras can do this now, but Kinect can do this better, since it knows what constitutes a “person” and can adjust … Continued
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