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New Microsoft Patent Application Speaks Of Dishing Out Mood-Specific Ads To Internet Users

Imagine you are using your PC and while you are doing so, you are in a particularly jovial mood. Your PC is able to ‘decipher’ this state of mind and this information then goes to online advertisers who then dish out happy-mood advertisement to you, thus mastering the art of effective marketing. Sound futuristic? A Microsoft patent application seems to be talking about this.

Three New Vostro Laptops From Dell With Optional 4G LTE

Dell has released three new laptops under its Vostro 3000 series, namely Vostro 3360, Vostro 3460 and Vostro 3560. The notebooks are available in 13-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch sizes, respectively. You will be able to configure the models with either second generation (Core i3) or third generation (Core i5 or Core i7) Intel CPUs along with several graphics options. You can also extend the RAM up to 8GB. Keep in mind, these are entry-level business notebooks. All three models have fingerprint readers, file and folder encryption, security software, and optional 4G LTE mobile broadband.

Facebook Camera App For iOS Gets New Name ‘Camera•’

Facebook has released an updated version (v1.0.2) of its Camera app for iOS. The company has also made a minor change in the screen name – it is now ‘Camera•’. It is not clear, why Facebook has changed the app’s screen name. Most possible reason is, the company does not keep any confusion with other iOS camera apps. The latest update is available now and you can download it from Apple’s App Store.

Qualcomm And DISH Announce Plans Of Collaborating For Satellite Chipset

DISH and Qualcomm have revealed plans that they will be collaborating to make use of the Snapdragon S4 SoC. The collaboration will see this popular chip being used in wireless devices that the two companies have planned for future releases.

D-Link Introduces MovieNite Plus Streaming Media Player

D-Link has introduced its latest product ‘MovieNite Plus’ DSM-312 streaming media player. MovieNite Plus let users stream ceaseless amount of movies and TV shows at up to 1080p HD video quality to their TV screens. Side by side, the device offers over 130 channels and apps for entertainment, providing something for virtually everyone in the family. This media player is available for pre-order at Amazon for $79.99 and it will be available at retail and online outlets in the US from next month.

Apple Introduces ‘Mountain Lion’ – The Latest Mac OS X

Apple has introduced its latest operating system (OS) called ‘Mountain Lion’ at WWDC 2012 in San Francisco. It is the Apple’s ninth major release of the OS and the company also claims that it is the world’s most advanced desktop operating system. Mountain Lion has added more than 200 innovative features such as new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, Dictation, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center and enhanced Gatekeeper. This OS will be available in July from the Mac App Store for $19.99.

Andy Rubin Is Not Leaving Google, Says 900,000 Android Activations Happening Per Day

Rumors have been doing their rounds on the web that one of Google’s chiefs on Android, Andy Rubin, has plans of leaving Android. As it is, rumors have a way of making their presence known even if the reality is contrary to them. Now, Rubin has chimed in with the official word, stating that he has absolutely no plans of leaving Google.