Michigan Passes Law To Protect Social Network Accounts Of Employees From Employers

Earlier this year you might recall that there was an incident where a teacher's aide had been fired because she refused to hand over her Facebook login credentials to her employers. This lead to the state of Maryland banning employers from asking employees access to their social network accounts, and it looks like other states such as Delaware, Illinois and California have since followed suit.

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Survey Shows That iPad Still Accounts For 87% Of Tablet Web Traffic

With the introduction of more affordable and powerful Google Nexus tablets, and tablets like Amazon's Kindle Fire HD, you would think that Apple's iPad presence on the web could be taking a hit and could see its numbers replaced by its competitors. Interestingly though according to analytics company, Chitika, it seems that the iPad is still dominating web traffic as far as tablet activity is concerned.

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NEC Introduces LaVie X, World's Thinnest Notebook

When it comes to laptops and notebooks, the trend nowadays is going thinner and slimmer. Streamlined laptops and notebooks are possible because of new technology that allowed these devices to become ever so thinner than before. And for the thinnest of them all, NEC is introducing its new LaVie X notebook. The NEC LaVie X Notebook is considered as the thinnest notebook in the world yet. This ultrabook comes only at an incredible 12.8mm thick. Its main features include a 15.6-inch LCD widescreen display, an Intel Core i7 CPU, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, HD camera as well as WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Goes Both Ways: Free-trade pact sees South Korean brands losing share at home

France has been vocal, but not alone, in noting the rise of the South Korean automakers in Europe. The signing of a free-trade pact in 2011 between South Korea and the EU, along with the especially value-conscious buyers in a crisis-stricken Europe, has seen market share increases measuring in the double digits for Hyundai and Kia – analysts expect 14-percent growth for the two in 2012.

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Alfa Romeo teases 4C, confirms 2013 arrival

Any time you open up your promotion for a new vehicle with the claim of a "car to end all cars," you better have the goods to back it up. If any automaker has said goods, it is Alfa Romeo. The brand behind the stunning 8C has promised a new car to debut in 2013. We all know that vehicle will be the 4C (a name which has been trademarked in America), which has been running ahead of schedule in development. With this teaser shot, it seems that a production version should be imminent.

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FCC Eases Rules For Quicker In-Flight Internet Deployment

As silly as it seems to use 20,000 pounds of potatoes to test wireless signals, there's absolutely a good reason behind it and the FCC announced today new rules that will help get more potatoes into the seats of decommissioned planes. Actually, today's news will help speed up the process of deploying Internet services onto aircraft by defining ESAA, or Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft which are used to provide in-flight Internet services, as a licensed application that would allow for airlines to test and receive approval as long as their system doesn't interfere with the aircraft's systems.

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Study: Half of Americans Leaving Landlines

A recent study shows that almost half of Americans are living in households that use only or mostly mobile phones, while the remainder of the population is slow to convert. The findings came from the unlikeliest of sources: the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The institution conducted its National Health Interview Study throughout the year, interviewing people about everything from their state of health, insurance status, and even what phones they use in their households.

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Monitor Your Bicycle Tire Pressure With This Sensor

Vehicles, especially cars that carry the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors are not exactly a rare sight in this day and age, and are pretty handy in letting you know just what kind of pressure your tires have left within while you drive. Definitely an ideal method to know whether your ride's about to experience a flat or not, that's for sure. Since it is smart, and safe, how about transferring this particular idea over to the world of cyclists.

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Research Suggests Tablets More Popular Than E-Readers For E-Books

With the convenience and slightly lower prices of e-books, it only makes sense that more and more people are starting to turn away from the print medium to the digital medium, and according to a research by the folks at Pew Internet, that certainly seems to be the case. According to their report, Americans who read e-books rose from 16% in 2011 to 23% in 2012. Granted these aren't exactly huge jumps, but it's definitely progress. Interestingly their report has also suggested that the medium in which e-books are consumed, it would seem as though tablets have edged out e-readers like Amazon's Kindle or the Barnes & Noble Nook.

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Just Mobile AluBase Macbook stand review

Many computer users these days have switched from using desktops to laptops.  Laptops are smaller, portable and provide the same functionality as desktops, but the problem with most laptops is that they have a smaller than desirable screen size.  I personally use both a 11″ MacBook Air and a 15″ Retina MacBook Pro.  But both those laptops are connected to a larger 24″ LCD display while the laptop remains closed and laying flat on my desk taking up space.  That's where Just Mobile's AluBase comes in.  The AluBase is a vertical stand for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.










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Toyota proposes economic loss settlement worth up to $1.4 billion over unintended acceleration claims

Toyota announced a proposal today worth over a billion dollars to settle civil claims of economic loss related to alleged cases of sudden unintended acceleration in its vehicles from 2009-2010. Estimates place the cost of the settlement between $1.1 billion and $1.4 billion, which would, according to lawyers for the plaintiffs, make it the largest of its type in US history. US District Judge James Selna, who is presiding over the case in California, will review Toyota's settlement proposal as early as Friday.

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Norman, OK Chevy dealer sells rather than selling out

Just like any other retail store, car dealerships are as much about branding as they are about selling products. So when Marc Heitz decided to design his Chevrolet franchise to resemble more of an outdoor enthusiast store rather than a conventional Chevy dealer, General Motors stepped in by stopping payment of quarterly dealer bonuses to the tune of $250,000 each. Now, Automotive News is reporting that rather than redesigning the store or losing an estimated $1 million per year in bonuses, Heitz has instead sold his franchise to a cross-town rival, David Stanley Chevrolet.

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Sony Xperia Z (Yuga) To Debut At CES 2013

The first 1080p smartphone from Sony Mobile is known as the Sony Xperia Z, which was first spotted in tech circles as the Xperia Yuga, is said to be lined up for an official announcement in a fortnight's time – at CES 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is what we have gathered from ePrice, and after the Xperia Z's official announcement at CES 2013, the smartphone should then roll out in China a week after that, where it will retail for approximately $690 after conversion.

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ZOMM Wireless Leash review

The ZOMM Wireless Leash (available in white, pink, or black) is a small key-fob sized Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone and alarm for any Bluetooth-enabled phone or, for that matter, any other BT device that can partner with it. It's touted as having three features: It sounds an alarm if it loses connection to its paired device, it is a hands-free Bluetooth speakerphone, and it's a “panic button” personal alarm and alert system. I'll look at all those functions and see how the Wireless Leash accomplishes them.










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Hollywood Studios Reportedly Using BitTorrent To Pirate Movies

Movie studios and record labels have always lamented how online piracy is destroying the industry and as we have seen in the past, these media giants have gone to rather extreme measures to punish individuals who have allegedly downloaded copyrighted material illegally. Interestingly it seems that despite their stance on the whole issue of piracy, it would seem as though some Hollywood studios might be guilty of pirating movies themselves. The folks at TorrentFreak are reporting that they are using BitTorrent monitor Scaneye to track down IP addresses they believe are associated with Hollywood studios.

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Sponsored Video – Samsung Galaxy Camera and James Franco: Life is so easy and fun!

I believe all of us has faced many problems in our life. Not less that said that running life is a complicated thing. I'm not joking, but, I do believe among us there were folks out there, not you of course, who really wish the doom days on December 2012 become true, as a solution to clear off their doom life. Why do we must end our life so shortly.

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Microsoft Says More Retail Stores Are Coming

After opening 51 retail stores both in the U.S. and in the international market, Microsoft is announcing today that it will be opening up new store locations next year. Microsoft says that the first six store locations will include The Shops at La Cantera, San Antonio, Texas; Dadeland Mall, Miami, Fla.; Beachwood Place, Beachwood, Ohio; Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco; City Creek Center, Salt Lake City; and St. Louis Galleria, St. Louis. Microsoft did not reveal when these stores will open.

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Deal of the Day – 10.1″ Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 32GB Android 4.0 tablet with keyboard dock

Thursday's LogicBUY Deal is the 10.1″ Lenovo 32GB IdeaTab S2110 Android 4.0 tablet with bundled keyboard dock (2258E5U) for $463.20.  Features:. Qualcomm 1.5GHz dual-core1GB of LPDDR2 RAMIPS screen with HD resolutionKeyboard dock doubles the battery life compared to the tablet aloneTwo USB ports3-in-1 card readerFront and rear camerasDual speakers with SRS TruMedia audio enhancement.
$579 – 20% savings = $463.20 with free shipping.

This deal expires December 5, 2012 or sooner.

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LG Expands Google TV Line-Up For 2013

Building on the success of its Smart TVs with Google TV, LG is expanding its 2013 Google TV lineup to seven models in five screen sizes for 2013 - including premium models featuring LG's popular CINEMA SCREEN design, the company announced today. The extended LG Google TV lineup, which will be officially introduced at next month's 2013 International CES® in Las Vegas, encompasses two model series (GA7900 and GA6400) designed to deliver an outstandingly intuitive user experience, various sizes and new design to better meet consumers' expectations.




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eGarage sits in with Richard Griot

Next stop on the eGarage video tour is Richard Griot, eponymous founder of Griot's Garage. His company makes car care products and sells all manner of accessories for the "garage lifestyle," and the company motto is "Have fun in your garage." That can't be a hard thing to do judging by what's in Griot's own workspace, with a Ferrari Formula One car driven by Michael Schumacher sharing space with McLarens, Cobras, Mustangs, BMWs, Porsches, and at least one vintage Lamborghini. Griot says that "At the end of the day, I sell fun." It looks like he has a lot, too.

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Asus ME172V Images Leaked

Another day, another tablet hits the news wires, and here we are with the Asus ME172V which has seen some images of it being published by a retailer over at Russia. No idea on whether what you see here is the real deal or not in this age of Photoshop, but it would be nice to know that it is, of course. Accompanying benchmarks of the Asus ME172V are also available, and the specifications of the Asus ME172V listed do seem to match up. Priced at around $225 after conversion, the Asus ME172V tablet comes with 16GB of internal memory, a 7-inch 1024x600 display, 1GB RAM, and a 1GHz processor coupled with a Mali 400 GPU.

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Google Testing Capability To Search Through Gmail & Google Drive On Google.com

The world may end tomorrow, yet Google is still testing a new feature that you will surely find nifty. If you've been dreaming of the capability to browse through your Gmail and Google Drive on Google Search, then you might want to try out Google's latest field trial. Google's newest search experiment lets users display results from Gmail and Google Drive by searching on Google.com. For example, testers can use the keyword “my flights” on Google.com to get the latest information and updates for upcoming flights.

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Nickelodeon Resubmits SpongeBob Game To The App Store

If you've been following the news lately, you've probably read about the sudden removal of Nickelodeon's SpongeBob game in the App Store, which, according to the Center for Digital Democracy, has violated the children's online privacy law. Well, the popular channel is now saying that it is planning to re-submit its “SpongeBob Diner Dash” app to Apple's App Store. Nickelodeon is also saying that its app did not collect kid's email addresses, names, and other personal information.

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Open to Export highlights export opportunities in the US with new infographic

Open to Export, the new digital export advice service from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and hibu plc *, has today released a new infographic, urging UK firms to consider trading in the US.The infographic entitled, 'Doing Business in the US' follows on from 'Why UK Businesses Should Export…' which was released to celebrate the launch of Open to Export in October this year.As well as providing reasons why firms should consider doing business in the US, the infographic highlights the key sectors for exporting products and services to the country.Open to Export is running a number of features to mark its launch, as well as bein

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Levenger's Thai Pad is a universal tablet stand or typing stand – and it holds books, too!

The Thai Pad from Levenger serves a lot of purposes.  You can use it to hold books or eBook readers, or you can use it as a tablet stand while you surf, play games, read, or watch movies.  The flat wrist rest is big enough to hold many Bluetooth keyboards, as you can see in the picture, so it can be used as a typing stand for your lap.  The Thai Pad is made of 100% Thai silk, and it's available in black/silver, crimson/cream, or sea green/sky.

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Vodafone Surprises Irish Shoppers with Interactive Outdoor Games

In keeping with their Christmas campaign slogan ‘Great surprises make a great Christmas’, Vodafone Ireland invited Irish shoppers to play ‘Christmas Catch’ – a new, interactive digital game - in the run-up to Christmas.The game, which was the first of its kind in Ireland, allowed passing shoppers to play using their mobiles as game controllers.Vodafone worked with leading creative technologist Tim Redfern, who combined interactive voice response (IVR) technology, a simple system usually used to create automated menus for telephone support lines, with a classic game-play format.

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DIY Silent Computer Is Loved By Librarians

There is nothing quite like the sound of silence whenever you need some time for yourself, and the noisy world should be kept at bay. Going to a library would definitely help, but sometimes, the whirring of the unserviced ceiling fans as well as footsteps do tend to be a distraction. At home, you cannot really have pure silence unless all electrical items are turned off, and the computer is one of the main culprits. You know what they say, when you want to get something done, you've got to do it yourself.

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Morgan confirms development of magnesium and aluminum chassis

In a brief chat with The Telegraph, managing director of Morgan, Charles Morgan, talked about how the tiny UK automaker will navigate the future. Morgan believes that as long as the company can find a way to exploit niche products that the big automakers can't or won't do, and if his firm can be a test bed for new technologies, then there's a way to retain both the Morgan spirit and independence. One of those upcoming technologies could be a new chassis material of magnesium and aluminum. The combination would allow Morgan to form its panels in the traditional way, but make them 20 percent lighter.

Autoblog , Morgan confirms development of magnesium and aluminum chassis, Morgan confirms development of magnesium and aluminum chassis

2013 BMW 750Li (video)

Bavarian Hustler Gets Solid Update Including Stunning New iDrive. For a while now, the absolute and rather uncontested king of big luxury executive sedan sales worldwide has been the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Among the obvious competition, there has been an almost unspoken agreement that this is so, and that it shall remain so for our lifetimes. Clearly, this is regardless of the fact that the motoring press – i.e. we the so-called "experts" – have generally preferred this generation of Audi A8/S8, or the sporting BMW 7 Series in its various trims.










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