Since the idea of an Xbox-angled gaming tablet is back out there, and with the Wii U looming, I have a few questions about this hypothetical Xbox Surface.
Twitter Mistakenly Resets Passwords of Some Users
Twitter says it mistakenly reset the passwords of some users as part of a routine security check-up.
May App Stores Be with You: Angry Birds Star Wars Now Available
A long time ago in a blog post far, far away, we received word that a Star Wars-ified version of Angry Birds would be making its way to Earth someday. That day is now here.
Google’s Jam with Chrome Lets You and Three Friends Rock Out Remotely
We just had our first rehearsal with our new band. I played drums from Boston, Matt played keyboard from Ann Arbor and Jared played guitar from Cincinnati. We didn’t pick a band name, but The Kiss n’ Kill Keyboard Kidz is probably perfect.
Google Search’s New Look Leaves Room for Answers
Google is now rolling out a new version of search results pages for desktop web browsers. In terms of page layout, it’s arguably the biggest change since 2010.
TechnologizerTablets
A $50 Not-Really-Windows Tablet
Contrary to first impressions, this tablet runs an old version of Android, not a new version of Windows. But it’s still an intriguing little gadget.
PayPal Ups Ante in Holiday Season Price-Matching Wars
The battle for holiday shopper dollars continues with the launch of the most impressive-sounding price-matching policy offered yet. As it turns out, the policy isn’t being offered by a retailer, but the payment processor PayPal.
Microsoft to Drop Windows Live Messenger, Switch to Skype
Microsoft is scrapping its instant-messaging program and forcing most users to switch to Skype.
Inside the Secret World of the Data Crunchers Who Helped Obama Win
Data-driven decisionmaking played a huge role in creating a second term for the 44th President and will be one of the more closely studied elements of the 2012 cycle.
Finally, Humans Can Hang Out with Rats by Using Virtual Reality and Robotics
Science, you’re kind of crazy — especially when you’re doing stuff like this.
“Four more years.”
— Sent from the @BarackObama Twitter account, the tweet read "Four more years" and included a photo of the president and the first lady hugging. Within 22 minutes of going live, the tweet became the most popular of all time. (The previous record was held by Justin Bieber.)
Shatoetry: The Official William Shatner iPhone App Is Here
With Shatoetry, users — or “Shatoetists — can compose text and then listen to William Shatner’s voice recite it back.
Sprint Buying Some U.S. Cellular Markets for $480 Million
Sprint says it’s reached a deal to buy U.S. Cellular markets in the Midwest for $480 million to boost its network capacity as it upgrades its network.
