March 2012

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Is ZuneTab An iPad Killer?

Raoul Hurrbort March 31, 2012
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Could Microsoft's forthcoming Windows tablet be the device that finally dethrones the iPad as the king of tablets?
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I Can Haz IPO?

Jackie Ghegg March 31, 2012
Sources say I Can Haz Cheezburger, the popular lolcats blog recently valued at $999 trillion in the latest round of venture funding, could be going public any day now....
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I Don't Get It

Mitch Charrington March 31, 2012
Just because I'm personally invested in about half the companies we cover here doesn't mean I'm biased. Why can't people just accept that?
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How Authorities Tracked Down The So-Called "Foursquare Killer"

Rick Bitbone March 31, 2012
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Microsoft Releases Office For Xbox

Um Manlick March 31, 2012
Seeking to further unite their two most popular consumer products, Microsoft has released an version of its flagship Office program suite designed for use on Xbox consoles that will integrate with the Kinect motion sensor, so consumers can "air type"...
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Windows Phone 7 Adds Calculator App

Pen Warr March 31, 2012
A spokesperson confirmed to TNRI that Windows Phone 7 users may finally be recieving a calculator app in the next over-the-air OS update from Microsoft sometime before the end of the year, depending on the model of phone and pending approval from the carriers.
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Apple iCar Prototype Revealed

Jesse Biaz March 30, 2012
We've uncovered this secret prototype of Apple's iCar project, designed by Steve Jobs himself mere moments before his untimely passing:...
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Flickr Changing Name To Flicker

Karla Thresher March 30, 2012
In a post on their company blog, photo-sharing giant Flickr announced the company is changing the name of the service to Flicker. "Today we are finally taking steps to rectify a typo our founders [Stewart Butterfield and Caterina Fake] made...
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Are Your Sexts Being Sent To al-Qaeda?

CptTamale March 30, 2012
If you're using any of the big four wireless networks, the answer is probably yes.
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The Web Is Dead

TJ Stryker March 30, 2012
What, didn't you get the memo? Why are you still reading this stupid blog?

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SLIDESHOW: The Samsung Ericcson Droid Platonic Neon Albatross Ultra Series XG2 Powerslate

Jason Roflsky March 30, 2012
With its gorgeous 2 by 7" screen, 17 clock widgets, built-in barometer, Beats audio, and nearly 4 hours of battery life, the Samsung Ericcson Droid Platonic Neon Albatross Ultra Series XG2 Powerslate could be the Android tablet we've been waiting for. Here's a hands-on look.
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Netflix And Hulu Enter Bidding War For UPN Library

Petra Hashmound March 30, 2012
Video-on-demand giants Netflix and Hulu have entered into a million dollar bidding war for the rights to stream defunct television network UPN's content library, which includes the full series runs of television classics Homeboyz in Outer Space and The Secret...
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Is Xzikkui A Google Killer?

Jackie Ghegg March 30, 2012
A couple of ex-Googlers have engineered a rival search engine that will definitely not be completely forgotten about in a matter of months.
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Playstation Orbis Just A Box Filled With Spiders

CptTamale March 30, 2012
Beta testers for Sony's next-gen console report that the prototype they recieved was just a cardboard box filled with "hundreds and hundreds of spiders" and spider eggs....
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Windows ∞ Could Be The Last Operating System You Ever Use

Raoul Hurrbort March 30, 2012
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Microsoft announced today that the latest version of Windows due out this fall will also be the last operating system consumers will ever use.
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Could This Be The iPad 4?

Jayden Zhen March 30, 2012
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Could this iPad we, uh, acquired legally, be the iPad 4?
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Is Siri Pregnant?

Pen Warr March 30, 2012
Several Apple watchers have spotted what could be a baby bump on the popular iPhone search assistant.
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17,539 Dropbox Alternatives You Should Definitely Consider Using

Pen Warr March 30, 2012
We asked you to tell us your favorite cloud storage apps, and you delivered! Here are over 17,000 alternatives you should consider downloading to supplant or integrate with Dropbox....
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First Look At Android 9.1 (Zucchini Bite)

Jesse Biaz March 30, 2012
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Google engineers gave I/O attendees an exclusive sneak peak at version 9.1 of the Android operating system (codenamed Zucchini Bite), scheduled to hit smartphones and other devices in Q3 2016. We've got the pictures.
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Thousands Lining Up For New HP Printer

Rick Bitbone March 29, 2012
Thousands of HP fans nationwide are already lining up outside HP retail stores so they can be the first to get their hands on the latest HP printer, the all-in-one S190 series, scheduled to be released on Monday.
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How To Monetize Your Memes

Matt Bread March 29, 2012
Everyone loves pictures with words written on them in Impact font. Here's how to optimize your tired jokes for epic windfalls of cash.
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Is Tech News Rumor Insider Invading Your Privacy?

Mitch Charrington March 29, 2012
Yes, Tech News Rumor Insider got hacked last week and all commenter accounts were compromised. Here's why it's actually not that big of a deal....
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Mario Game Confirmed For Wii U

TNRI Staff March 29, 2012

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Ohio Arts Announces The Etch-A-Pad

TJ Stryker March 29, 2012
Ohio Arts is jumping into the tablet market with a $49 tablet version of its popular Etch-A-Sketch device.
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Is Gjokkr A Hmnnurli Killer?

Jackie Ghegg March 29, 2012
Or will it be another flop like MxxTy?...
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BuzzFeed Acquires Cahiers du Cinema

Um Manlick March 29, 2012
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BuzzFeed has acquired the legendary French film journal Cahiers du Cinema for an undisclosed sum.
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Is Nintendo Producing A Smartphone?

dieseldark March 29, 2012
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My uncle, he works at Nintendo, and he told me they're making a smartphone, and you'll be able to call up Yoshi on it
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I'm So Happy Mike Daisey Was Lying

Jhonen Fluber March 29, 2012
...about some of the abuses in the Chinese iPhone factory. Now I can ignore the situation altogether....
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I Just Talked To A Guy From Qualcomm!

Roger Groble March 29, 2012
In part 1 of my EXCLUSIVE 7-part video podcast interview, Qualcomm Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Norm Fjeldheim shares his thoughts on the semiconductor industry and where it's heading. You're definitely not going to want to miss this!...
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Yahoo! Acquiring Coffee Machine

Karla Thresher March 29, 2012
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Internet giant Yahoo! has announced that they are acquiring a new coffee machine for the fourth floor break room.
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How Google Is Invading YOUR Privacy

TJ Stryker March 29, 2012
Did you know that Google shows users ads based on their private search terms? "Don't be evil" my ass. Here's how to opt out and protect your privacy.
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Pesterchum Adds Video Chat

TNRI Staff March 29, 2012

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Pomme iPhone App Overtakes Angry Birds

TNRI Staff March 29, 2012
In just one week, the iPhone app version of the Apples to Apples-like game Pomme has rocketed past Angry Birds as #1 game apps downloaded this month....
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Square Acquires Triangle

TNRI Staff March 28, 2012

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Hands-On With The New George Foreman Grill

Wilt Flossquirk March 28, 2012
There are many changes in the new sixth-generation George Foreman Evolve - chief among them are an 84 square inch cooking surface, a digital timer with retina display, and patented "George Tough" nonstick coating. However, that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of tradeoffs. The new grill weights about 8% more and is about 7% thicker than the prior model. This means the company can't claim to have the thinnest and lightest grill on the market, as it boasted three years ago with the G5. (I should note, however, that it's still thinner and lighter than the original George Foreman grill.)
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Microsoft Consolidates Websites Into MSN Windows Live Bing

TNRI Staff March 28, 2012
Microsoft has consolidated its various consumer-focused web properties - the MSN web portal, Windows Live, and the search engine Bing - into one website, MSN Windows Live Bing....
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"Shit That Jeeves Says" Tumblr Gets Film Deal

TNRI Staff March 27, 2012
Universal Pictures has bought the film rights to Shit That Jeeves Says, the popular Tumblr blog that has captivated millions of fans around the planet. Details on the deal were kept confidential but is believed to have been at least 7...
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Is The Suporma A Flop?

TNRI Staff March 27, 2012
By every available metric, the Super Orange Machine or Suporma is the worst-selling device in years. Designed by Twoson-based entrepreneur Orange Kid to spread peace and goodwill, the device has been marred by reports of breaking instantly when used....
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New Version of iPhone Coming This Summer?

Jayden Zhen March 27, 2012
A tipster tells TNRI the next version of the iPhone could be coming out this summer, as has been the case every year for the past five years.
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Are Progs The New Apps?

TNRI Staff March 26, 2012

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Instacinemagraph Passes 10 Million Downloads

TNRI Staff March 24, 2012

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Senate Outlaws The Internet

TNRI Staff March 22, 2012

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