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How a Computer Model Could Help Fight Terrorism

Submitted by k-zikin on Sat, 05/25/2013 - 00:02

When Justin Bieber tweets, 39,361,876 people (and counting) immediately jump to attention. But when one of those nearly 40 million people tweet, does the Beebs see it? Does he react at all?

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With Lumia 928, Verizon Finally Gets Its Flagship Windows Phone

Submitted by k-zikin on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 23:59

The Nokia Lumia 928 is essentially the Verizon iteration of the landmark Lumia 920. That's the short version of this review. If you liked the Lumia 920 but wanted it on Verizon, this is the phone for you.

Parramatta reopened to traffic after fatal truck crash

Submitted by k-oudom on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 07:34

The crash took place about 11.30pm last night forcing Parramatta Rd into lockdown after a McColl's transporter careened into a cafe.

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Microsoft Turns Siri Against Apple in New Ad

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 22:25

The Microsoft-Apple rivalry is heating up again.

In a new 30-second ad for Windows 8, Microsoft manages to skewer the iPad, Siri and Apple's promotional strategy.

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HP Envy TouchSmart 14 Laptop Has a 3,200 x 1,800 Screen

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 22:18

Think Apple's retina-display MacBooks are pretty cool? Then you might like the HP Envy TouchSmart 14, Hewlett-Packard's new ultra-high-resolution laptop. Boasting a crazy-high pixel count of 3,200 x 1,800, it's 14-inch screen has even more pixels than one on the 15-inch retina MacBook Pro (2,880 x 1,800).

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Wisconsin Girl's Touching Artwork Wins Google Doodle

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 22:15

The directions were simple: Illustrate your "best day ever." Sabrina Brady of Wisconsin's Sparta High School combined Google's logo with a memorable and moving six-frame story.

 

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Square Expands Mobile Payments Service to Japan

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 21:57

The mobile payments service announced Thursday that it is now available for use in Japan thanks to a partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Corporation, a leading credit card company in the country. Merchants in Japan will be able to accept credit card payments through the Square Reader with a swipe fee of 3.25%.

Mailbox Comes to iPad

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 21:55

Like the iPhone app, the iPad version of Mailbox lets users schedule incoming messages to read later and sort into different lists, such as "To Buy" and "To Watch," with simple gestures.

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4 Ways to Find Your Brand’s Voice

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 21:51

Ready to start marketing your new company, product or brand? Before you create a blog, draft content for your brand-spanking-new website or start tweeting, first define your “brand voice.”

HTC Launches Dual-Sim Desire 600

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 21:45

HTC has launched the Desire 600, a dual-sim Android smartphone and the company's first mid-range device that offers HTC's Sense 5 UI.

The HTC Desire 600 sports a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, an 8-megapixel camera coupled with a 1.6MP front-facing one and a 4.5-inch display.

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Sport

Carlos Tevez escapes jail over driving offences

Submitted by k-oudom on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 21:33

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been ordered to do 250 hours' community service, banned from driving for six months and must pay £1,145 in court costs and fines after admitting motoring offences.

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Organic food benefit 'in the mind'

Submitted by k-oudom on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 00:03

IT IS seen as healthier and tastier - and millions of shoppers willingly pay more to enjoy it.

But, researchers from Cornell University in New York State, say the benefits of organic food may simply exist in our heads.

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Technology

How a Computer Model Could Help Fight Terrorism

Submitted by k-zikin on Sat, 05/25/2013 - 00:02

When Justin Bieber tweets, 39,361,876 people (and counting) immediately jump to attention. But when one of those nearly 40 million people tweet, does the Beebs see it? Does he react at all?

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Entertainment

New 'The Wolverine' Trailer Shows Hero Facing His Mortality

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 21:26

Another full-length trailer for The Wolverine has debuted online, and it shows our surly superhero facing his mortality.

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