Woman falls off cliff while texting

Despite various incidents of injuries related to texting while walking, some people still don't understand the potential danger.

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http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/woman-falls-off-cliff-while-texting/

Future iPad to have display with builtin speakers

The innovation never stops at Apple and if you look at the company's patents, they can be a good indicator as to what the company's plans are for the future. A new patent by Apple, published today, refers to ...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Headed To MetroPCS Next Month

It looks like Samsung’s flagship Android smartphone is headed to another carrier, MetroPCS, as the device is now listed on their website with a launch date of October. MetroPCS have not listed any pricing on their website for the ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1767585.html

Apples A6 processor appears faster than previously thought

Chip in new iPhone 5 has been clocked at 1.3GHz by a new version of iOS benchmarking software Geekbench, faster than the 1.02 GHz previously reported. ...

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Barnes Noble Nook HD HD Simple Touch And Glowlight Headed To The UK

Earlier today we heard that Barnes & Noble had announced two new tablets, the Nook HD and the Nook HD+, which will launch in the US next month, and now Barnes & Noble has announced that they are launching ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1767080.html

iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S3 Displays Compared

We have already seen a couple of comparisons between various features on the iPhone 5 vs the Galaxy S3, and now the guys over at DisplayMate have put the two smartphones displays to the test, along with the display ...

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iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S3 Displays Compared

We have already seen a couple of comparisons between various features on the iPhone 5 vs the Galaxy S3, and now the guys over at DisplayMate have put the two smartphones displays to the test, along with the display ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1767291.html

Barnes Noble Announces Nook HD And Nook HD Tablets

Barnes and Noble is the latest company to introduce a tablet, with the launch of two tablets, the Nook HD and the Nook HD+, the company is obviously looking to take on Amazon and their Kindle Fire tablet and ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1766703.html

Redbox app for Android updated

First introduced early last year, the official Redbox app for Android hasn’t seen many changes. Until now. Version 3.0 is now available in Google Play. Finally you can get some of the features that you’ve been wanting. It delivers ...

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Homeland Security is building robotic tuna to protect American waters

Modeled after Tuna, Homeland security has set it’s sights on some new underwater robots to defend our watery borders. The BIOSwimmer is being built by Boston Engineering and is funded by the Department of Homeland Security. This unmanned underwater ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1766242.html

French Central Bank Password Was 123456

In this day and age it pays to have super tough passwords. If you have a weak password, you are asking for trouble. Turns out that the French Central Bank has one of the worst ever. A French citizen ...

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Data speeds iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 4S

LTE data speeds on the iPhone 5 will slaughter the 3G speeds you got on the iPhone 4S. CNET tests the handsets with the Samsung Galaxy S3 to show you how much better....

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1765632.html

Pranksters rejoice Siri can update your friends Facebook status from the lock screen

Quite possibly an annoying problem in the hands of a practical joker, Siri and Facebook could lead to embarrassing status updates.

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1765142.html

Apples iOS 6 Lands On The iPhone iPad And iPod Touch

Yesterday Apple released the next major version of their mobile OS, iOS 6 which is now available for some models of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and it brings a range of new features to your iOS device. ...

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Apples iOS 6 Lands On The iPhone iPad And iPod Touch

Yesterday Apple released the next major version of their mobile OS, iOS 6 which is now available for some models of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and it brings a range of new features to your iOS device. ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1765412.html

Apple subpoenas Amazon for interviews in ebook suit

The legal tit-for-tat continues in the e-book pricing lawsuit as Apple subpoenas Amazon for interviews it had with the Department of Justice -- and Amazon attempts to quash the subpoena....

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SmartThings wants to automate your physical world

Looking to simplify and expand on the concept of the smart home, SmartThings could help you manage your life through digital control.

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http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/smartthings-automates-physical-world/

How to protect yourself from Internet Explorers latest zeroday vulnerability

The most-used versions of Internet Explorer are vulnerable to a new zero-day exploit, but you can protect yourself until Microsoft issues a fix.

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http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/protect-yourself-from-internet-explorers-latest-zero-day-vulnerability/

HP adds a handful of new Windows 8 laptops to the lineup

The 14-inch Envy m4 and Pavilion Sleekbook 14 and 15 are all expected October 26.
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UK spy agency launches contest in hunt for tomorrows cyber security experts

UK spy agency GCHQ has launched a special contest in the hope of uncovering the cyber security experts of tomorrow.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Verizons Galaxy Note II caught on camera

If you like a large phone, but not a tablet, Verizon’s Galaxy Note II may have been captured on camera. The white device is visually identical to the version from Samsung, except for the branding. Original Story Verizon’s Galaxy ...

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Soyuz brings three station fliers home to pinpoint landing

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying three station fliers returned to Earth from the International Space Station Sunday, dropping to a bullseye landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan....

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1763297.html

Google Alibabas OS is an incompatible version of Android

As a member of the Open Handset Alliance, Acer isn't allowed to use Alibaba's forked version of Android, Google says.
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Fujifilm to end production of movie film as digital dominates

As the movie industry further embraces digital technology, Fujifilm has it announced it will soon stop making movie film for shooting and projection.

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1762843.html

Fujifilm to end production of movie film as digital dominates

As the movie industry further embraces digital technology, Fujifilm has it announced it will soon stop making movie film for shooting and projection.

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1762843.html

Microsoft freebies Ballmer to give all employees free Surface tablet PC and phone

Microsoft's giving all 90,000+ of its workers a bunch of free stuff, including its soon-to-launch Surface tablet. ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1762590.html

Nintendo Wii U to go on sale in Japan on Dec 8 for 335

Nintendo's new console has a price and release date, at least in Japan. The U.S. details are expected later today....

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Yahoo to close Alibaba share buyback next week

Chinese Internet giant will pay $7.6 billion to buy back half the 40 percent stake Yahoo owns, sources tell All Things D.
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Via: http://news.cnet.com

Intels even thinner ultrabook of the future

Intel gives conference-goers a glimpse of thinner ultrabooks today at its annual conference.
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HP adds Windows 8ready Envy Pavilion and Spectre allinones

HP shows its willing to take some calculated risks for Windows 8 with a Spectre-branded all-in-one desktop.
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Wikipedia to Philip Roth Hey youre not credible

When author Philip Roth tries to correct his Wikipedia entry, purely on factual grounds, he is told that the site needs a secondary source....

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1761847.html

Apple To Take On Pandora With New Web Radio

It looks like Apple has plans to expand its music ambitions beyond iTunes, according to a recent report by the NYT, Apple is working on their own web radio service to take on the likes of Pandora. Apple has ...

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Apple To Take On Pandora With New Web Radio

It looks like Apple has plans to expand its music ambitions beyond iTunes, according to a recent report by the NYT, Apple is working on their own web radio service to take on the likes of Pandora. Apple has ...

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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/RmTTgFhavk4/

Amazon Announces New Kindle Paperwhite EReader

As well as announcing its new range of Kindle Fire HD tablets, Amazon also introduced a new e-reader, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, which Amazon calls their most advanced e-reader. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite features a 6 inch touchscreen display ...

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Amazon Announces New Kindle Paperwhite EReader

As well as announcing its new range of Kindle Fire HD tablets, Amazon also introduced a new e-reader, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, which Amazon calls their most advanced e-reader. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite features a 6 inch touchscreen display ...

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Analyst sees sharp decline in Intel Microsoft influence

Microsoft and Intel influence is waning in the age of the iPad. And market researcher iSuppli says their share of the "new computer market" will continue to shrink....

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1760146.html

Bitcoin exchange BitFloor shuttered after virtual heist

Nearly a quarter million dollars worth of the peer-to-peer currency was stolen by accessing unencrypted backup wallet keys....

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HP keeps its promise launches beta of Open webOS

HP finally does right by webOS, giving it a home as an open source platform....

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1759748.html

Apple goes after Galaxy S3 Note in new court filing

Fresh off its recent patent triumph over Samsung in a Northern California court, Apple files an amended complaint with the same court in a separate case, adding Samsung's flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone to the mix.
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Apple goes after Galaxy S3 Note in new court filing

Fresh off its recent patent triumph over Samsung in a Northern California court, Apple files an amended complaint with the same court in a separate case, adding Samsung's flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone to the mix.
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Offbeat photo apps to make something unique on your iPhone

Instead of making your images look retro, this collection of apps let you do something a little different with your photos.
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YouTube live streaming this years London Paralympics

It’s time for this summer’s Paralympics and the excitement is in the air. They actually started on Wednesday, August 29th. But you may have been missing out on all the action. That’s because there aren’t a lot of viewing ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1758785.html

Online paywalls are becoming more popular with newspapers

Definitely a flourishing revenue source for some print publications, using the online paywall is catching on among major newspapers. ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1758709.html

My Book VelociRaptor Duo is FAST

Back in April we talked about a new 10,000 RPM 1 TB hard drive from Western Digital called the VelociRaptor. Western Digital has now taken a pair of those fast hard drives and put them inside of an external ...

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