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7 hrs ago | I4U Future Technology News

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 takes mobile performance to a different level

Following the announcement of Qualcomm's next generation Krait 400 and Krait 300 ARM-based CPUs through the Snapdragon 800 and 600 SoCs in January, the giant semiconductor company showcased its... Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs talks up the 800 series chips at the company's CES keynote.

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Related Topix: CPU, Android, Startups

18 hrs ago | CNET News.com

Miami officials propose law changes to allow Uber service

The proposal would allow a "digital dispatch software provider," i.e. Uber, apply for a limousine service licence and wipe out a slew of restrictions that have hindered Uber's entry into the lucrative Miami market.

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Related Topix: Miami Dade County, FL, Startups

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Iol.co.za

Silicon Valley and its loo problem

It's a sight to cheer any woman who has suffered the ignominy of queuing for the loos at festivals and theatres as the chaps swan past in their droves, no line to hamper their call of nature.

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Related Topix: Startups

Sat Jun 15, 2013

News Max

NSA Can Hear Phone Calls Despite Obama Assurances

Despite President Barack Obama's assurances that "nobody is listening to your telephone calls," the National Security Agency acknowledged in a new classified briefing this week that it did not need court authorization to listen to domestic phone communications.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Jerrold Nadler, Startups

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Bloomberg

Halsey Minor Asks Court to Throw Out Dismissal of Bankruptcy

Halsey Minor, the CNET Networks Inc. founder who filed for bankruptcy last month, is seeking to reinstate his case after it was dismissed, saying he shouldn't be punished because his attorney missed a deadline for handing in documents.

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Related Topix: Economics News, Bankruptcy, Startups, US News

TechCrunch

Hey Silicon Valley, The British Are Coming

Natasha is a reporter for TechCrunch, joining September 2012, based out of London.

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Related Topix: Startups, Science, Computer Science, San Francisco, CA

Thu Jun 13, 2013

CNET News.com

Facebook's Parse now powering 100,000 apps

Parse is simultaneously shooting down naysayers and tooting its own horn with the announcement that it's now powering more than 100,000 applications, a 25 percent increase since being picked up by Facebook.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Startups

CNET News.com

Wrapp hits 15 million digital gift cards and raises $15 million

Wrapp, the company that lets Facebook friends send digital gift cards to each other, has picked up strategic new investors from the mobile manufacturing and mobile payments industry who are pouring another $15 million into the company.

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Related Topix: Startups

CNet News

Yahoo buys iOS photography shop to improve Flickr

In a maneuver to improve Flickr, Yahoo has purchased GhostBird Software, makers of iOS camera apps, for an undisclosed sum.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Dapper, Citizen Sports, Photography, Arts, Startups

Wed Jun 12, 2013

CNet News

Uber cuts ride-share prices below taxi fares

Uber is now offering its ride-sharing service -- which lets users get rides from people in their personal cars -- at prices lower than taxi cabs, the company announced today .

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Related Topix: Startups, Science / Technology

CNet News

NSA surveillance retrospective: AT&T, Verizon never denied it

AT&T facility at 611 Folsom Street in San Francisco, which a former technician revealed included a "splitter cabinet" that diverted Internet traffic to the National Security Agency.

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Related Topix: Verizon Communications, Telecom, Verizon, IT Services, Startups, Google, WebMD, Emerging Technology, Search Engines

CNET News.com

Fashion app Polyvore hits 1 million downloads

To mark its milestone, the profitable company has added a few features, including hashtags and ways to edit your collections.

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Related Topix: Startups, IGN Entertainment

Tue Jun 11, 2013

Daily Mail

Ridiculously long lines outside men's restroom at tech conference......

It looks like an alternate universe: Ridiculously long queues outside the men's restroom while there's not a single person waiting for the women's.

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Related Topix: Startups

TechCrunch

Gillmor Gang: Cider House Rules

Dan Farber, Robert Scoble, Kevin Marks, and Steve Gillmor - absorb the WWDC keynote.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, iPod, Startups, Microsoft, Steve Jobs

The Independent

Queues: Silicon Valley and its men's room problem

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

CNET News.com

Anki, blessed by Apple, takes AI and robotics to consumers

During its WWDC keynote Monday, Apple introduced the world to Anki, a company that is pioneering consumer products based on the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics.

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Related Topix: Apple, Startups, Science, Computer Science, iPod

CNET News.com

Safari upgrades unveiled at WWDC

Once again, Apple's changes its Safari browser on OS X represent keeping up with the competition instead of forging new ground.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, Startups

Sun Jun 09, 2013

TheCelebrityCafe

Apple signs deal with Sony/ATV for new iRadio service, details revealed at WWDC tomorrow

With competitors such as Pandora, Spotify, and Google, Apple has just signed Sony/ATV, a major hurdle, to their new iRadio service.

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Related Topix: Startups, Apple, Dance, Spotify, iPad App, iPhone App, iPod touch App, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone

Fri Jun 07, 2013

AmericanBankingNews.com

Chinanet Online Hldg Rating Lowered to Sell at TheStreet

Chinanet Online Hldg traded up 1.67% on Friday, hitting $0.61. Chinanet Online Hldg has a 1-year low of $0.33 and a 1-year high of $1.25.

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Related Topix: Startups

CNET News.com

With rising revenues, Lending Club CEO plans expansion

For Renaud Laplanche, founder and chief executive of Lending Club, things are looking up -- or more accurately, up and to the right.

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Related Topix: Lending Club, 9, Startups, Credit Card Debt, Personal Finance

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