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Google Buys a Virtual Assistant, But It's a Far Cry From Siri
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 8:59 PM
Android owners looking for a fully-integrated response to Apple's Siri will have to wait a little longer. Google announced on Tuesday that it acquired a company called Clever Sense, the maker of the app Alfred, which serves as a digital personal...



Ford Teases 2013 Fusion With Logo Recognition App [VIDEO]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 8:40 PM
Looking to top its own introduction of the 2011 Explorer on Facebook, Ford is teasing its 2013 Fusion via mobile apps. Starting Wednesday, fans can download an iPhone and Android app that is activated by pointing the phone's camera at a Ford logo...



No Calls in Cars, Even Hands-Free: NTSB Wants U.S.-Wide Cellphone Ban
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 5:57 PM
If the National Transportation Safety Board has its way, cellphone use of all kinds behind the wheel -- from texting down to talking hands-free with a headset -- will be illegal in all 50 of these United States. That was the ruling the NTSB...



Racist Comments Pile Up on Lowe's Facebook Page
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 4:58 PM
Over the weekend, Lowe's posted a note to its Facebook Page explaining why the company complied with the Florida Family Association's request to pull its ads from All-American Muslim, a TLC reality show about five Muslim families in Dearborn, MI....



Facebook Could Launch Mobile Ads in March [REPORT]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 4:44 PM
Facebook may begin experimenting with mobile advertising in March, with a launch right before the company's planned IPO, according to a report. The social networking giant is considering rolling out a version of Sponsored Stories that would...



Kindle Fire Owners: Tell Us Your Story [OPEN THREAD]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 3:53 PM
The customer reviews are in for Amazon's Kindle Fire and more than a few users feel burned. According to a story in The New York Times that ran on Tuesday, the product is "less than a blazing success" with "many" of the device's early users. The...



Apple at Auction: 5 Collectibles Sold for Big Bucks
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 3:22 PM
As an iconic consumer technology company with a global fan-base, it's easy to understand how vintage Apple items are of interest to collectors. The Apple founding documents recently far surpassed expectations when they went under the hammer at...



13 Tech Companies and Products That Went Under in 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 2:35 PM
Some we mourned, others we shrugged off. Whatever the customer reaction, every year we wave goodbye to companies and gadgets gone south. This year was no different. In 2011, the tech industry saw tablets fail, daily deal services fizzle and...



Dance to the Hottest Mashups at MashBash 2012 in Las Vegas
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 1:52 PM
We're pleased to announce that San Francisco-based DJ duo A Plus D -- a.k.a. Adrian and Mysterious D -- will be spinning their world famous mashups at MashBash! No, we're not talking about your typical mashups, this time it's all about mashing up...



The 10 Most Overused LinkedIn Profile Buzzwords of 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 1:16 PM
Do you describe yourself as professionally creative and motivated? Then a new list from LinkedIn suggests another descriptor for you too: Unimaginative. LinkedIn has analyzed the 135 million accounts on its network to reveal the top 10...



Nearly Half of Teen Internet Users Have Lied About Their Age [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:38 PM
Social networking is more popular than ever -- that's why many teens want to get in on the action and will even lie about their age to do so. According to a recent study, 44% of teens have lied about how old they are online to access sites with...



Amazon Extends Christmas Shipping Deadlines
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 11:50 AM
Amazon on Tuesday announced a Christmas gift for procrastinators: An extension of free Super Saver Shipping through Dec. 19, two days later than last year. The online retailer promised that orders placed on that date will make it to the...



How an Integrated Marketing Campaign Boosted IKEA's Sales Over 7%
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:48 AM
The Modern Media Agency Series is supported by IDG. Where should mobile fit in a promotional campaign? Watch this response to that question from Anna Bager, leader of mobile initiatives at IAB. Media agency MEC and ad agency Ogilvy & Mather...



Facebook Program Aims to Prevent Suicides Via Chat
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:42 AM
A new Facebook program aims to prevent suicides by connecting distressed users with counselors via chat. The program, which launched Tuesday, lets friends alert Facebook when users express suicidal thoughts, reports The Associated Press. If your...



How to Win Approval on Your Design Presentation
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:14 AM
One of the most common misconceptions about director/architect-level designers is they do less work (produce fewer wireframes, specifications, etc.) than junior-level designers. In fact, their work is more complex than people initially imagine...



 
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