Foursquare has announced that it will display the full user names on profile pages for the sake of clarity, though it also reminds us of its privacy options.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the largest showcases of new technology in the world. We already know that the CES 2013 is going to be held from Jan 8 to Jan 11. Many people are eagerly waiting to see what new things will be unveiled at CES 2013? Recently Chinese-language site ePrice has reported that a quad-core Sony Xperia Z phone may debut at CES 2013.
Airlines are increasingly offering in-flight internet to their customers, so as to let them stay truly connected on the go. Until now, airlines had to undergo considerable hassle to obtain the permission to offer the service but now, FCC has approved a new application process which will make things easier for the airlines.
The legal battle between Samsung and Apple seems to know no end. Both have launched multiple lawsuits against each other all around the globe with mixed results for either. Apple recently decided to add more Samsung devices to its patent claim against Samsung but has now removed Galaxy S III mini from that list.
We reported earlier that Microsoft and Barnes & Noble had collaborated to create a join venture termed ‘Nook Media’ meant to create digital content. Apparently, Pearson too has a keen interest in the venture and has now purchased a 5 percent stake in it.
China is not best known for being a proponent of internet freedom. The country has long censored the web and carefully controlled its citizens’ activities online. And now, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has come up with a new set of draconian policies meant to censor and monitor internet more closely.
Wearable computers have been talked of, often in recent times. However, we haven’t yet seen a serious attempt by any notable vendor to make wearable devices mainstream. It has now been claimed that Apple is currently working in collaboration with Intel to create an iOS-based watch.
According to app analytics company Flurry, on Christmas day, more than 17 million devices have been activated.