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Content marketing is expected to be a big growth area for the ad industry and Robert J. Murray, global president of iProspect, a leading digital agency, is signing up.

National security concerns are rooted in SoftBank’s relationship with Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturers.

A new product, Twitter Amplify, will help brands match advertisements with Twitter commentary by viewers.

ABC News

Google Maps Reveals Panoramic 'Street View' of the Galapagos PC Magazine The Google Maps team has been collecting panoramic Street View imagery of the Galapagos Islands, including Underwater Street View photography, and said Thursday that this rich new visual content will be made available on Google Maps later in 2013. Is Google Street View the New Nature Documentary?The Atlantic Wire Google visits the Galapagos Islands to capture Street View imageryTechSpot Google Takes Street View Trekker And Underwater Cameras To The Galapagos ...TechCrunch The Australian -ABC News -The Atlantic all 24 news articles »

eWeek

Google tests enhanced notifications in Chrome browser PCWorld Google has released a beta version of Chrome that introduces what the company describes as “richer” notifications from the browser's apps and extensions. The Chrome browser has been able to display this type of notification for more than two years, but ... Google's 'conversational search' lets you chat with your search engineNBCNews.com Chrome 27: Talk to meZDNet Chrome Beta updated with Translation bar and fullscreen tablet supportAndroid Community eWeek -Liliputing -TechCrunch all 29 news articles »

Christian Science Monitor

GigaOM: Mailbox Launches iPad App, Android in the Works Digital Media Wire mailbox-ss GigaOM reports that Mailbox has launched a new iPad app and is currently working on an Android app. Mailbox for iPad is the first new product from the company since it was acquired by Dropbox. The new iPad app is similar to the existing iPhone ... Mailbox app finally arrives on the iPad's larger screenChristian Science Monitor Orchestra Inc. Mailbox App Coming to iPad, At Long LastHighlight Press Mailbox App Gets Optimized for iPad, Android Version to Come SoonWeb Trends PC Magazine -InformationWeek -ABC News all 59 news articles »

Economic Times

Microsoft's Xbox Not Blocked From US in Google Patent Loss Businessweek Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s Xbox video-gaming system won't be blocked from entering the U.S. after a trade panel found it doesn't infringe a patent owned by Google Inc. (GOOG)'s Motorola Mobility unit. The U.S. International Trade Commission yesterday in ... ITC says Microsoft did not violate Google patentReuters Microsoft Prevails Against Google in ITC Xbox CaseWall Street Journal Microsoft cleared in Xbox patent spat with GoogleCNET Ars Technica -ZDNet -SlashGear all 12 news articles »

Design & Trend

One Gene Responsible for White Tiger's Coat Design & Trend Chinese scientists have discovered that one single change in a gene is responsible for pigmentation in animals, including humans and white tigers. While some may be quick to point white tigers as albinos, they actually aren't. The species has a white coat, ... White tiger's coat down to one change in a geneBBC News How the White Tiger Got His CoatLiveScience.com Why so white, then?Stuff.co.nz Nature World News -GlobalPost -Popular Science all 12 news articles »

The Australian Financial Review

FTC Begins Probe of Google's Display-Ad Business Wall Street Journal The Federal Trade Commission has begun to examine complaints by rivals of Google Inc. that the Internet giant abused its power in the market for selling online-graphical and video ads, according to people briefed on the matter. The inquiry comes just ... Google faces new federal antitrust probe: sourceReuters Google Said to Face New Antitrust Probe Over Display AdsBloomberg Report: Google ads may trigger antitrust probeUSA TODAY Financial Times -CNET -TechCrunch all 16 news articles »

ABC News

Should Microsoft really be stacking Surface against iPad? CNET Microsoft is taking a chance by comparing Surface RT with the iPad. The comparisons -- even those listed by Microsoft -- aren't that favorable. Brooke Crothers. by Brooke Crothers. May 23, 2013 4:09 PM PDT Follow @mbrookec. Microsoft has launched a ... Microsoft turns Siri against Apple in hilarious new Windows 8 adPCWorld No niche for iPad: A cautionary tale on 'needing a purpose'ZDNet Microsoft Turns Siri Against Apple in New AdMashable Forbes -Inquirer -The Droid Guy all 90 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Game over for used games: How Xbox One and PS4 could gut gamers' wallets CNET Microsoft said it designed the Xbox One to enable owners to trade in and resell games at retail. But what if it can't play used games? David Carnoy. by David Carnoy. May 23, 2013 4:48 PM PDT Follow @DavidCarnoy. Whether used games will work with the ... How the Xbox One draws more processing power from cloud computingArs Technica Microsoft's Next-Gen Kinect for Windows Sensor Launching Next YearPC Magazine New Kinect for Windows to improve human interaction with computersPCWorld ABC News -Businessweek -ZDNet all 2,948 news articles »

Mobile News

Facebook Home phone plans canned in the UK Register The HTC First "Facebook phone" is not coming to the UK after its frigid reception in the US, and the social networking company is going back to work on the app after mass user apathy. Neither EE or Orange plan to offer the HTC First, Mobile News reported on ... No Facebook Phone For The United KingdomForbes Facebook won't bring HTC First smartphone to the UK after allEngadget Another Setback for Facebook HomeWall Street Journal The Verge -Ars Technica -Mobile News all 70 news articles »

The C.E.O. of YouSendIt says leaders must always be clear about where they are taking a company.

Apple-1 computers have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent auctions, a run-up reflecting the company’s mystique.

Economic Times

Samsung Admire 2 brings LTE to the table CNET LAS VEGAS--Cricket Wireless has big plans for this year. In addition to announcing that it will be offering the Galaxy S4 in June, and its new "Half is More" ad campaign, the prepaid carrier also reported that it will sell the Samsung Admire 2. Though no specific ... Samsung Galaxy S4 laps HTC One in salesLos Angeles Times Samsung sells over 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones in first monthPCWorld Samsung Touts Galaxy S 4's Quick RiseInformationWeek PC Magazine -Indiatimes.com -ZDNet all 595 news articles »

Nextdoor, your neighborhood social network, now on iPhone CNET Eighteen months after a national launch, San Francisco-based startup Nextdoor is making its neighborhood-only social networks accessible from iPhone and giving people a quick-response way to spread urgent alerts or exchange messages with neighbors. Nextdoor Brings Its Neighborhood-Focused Social Network To The iPhone With ...TechCrunch Nextdoor, the social network for neighbors, rolls out iPhone appLos Angeles Times Nextdoor, The Social Network For Neighbourhoods, Is Going Mobile With A New ...Macgasm TechNewsDaily -PandoDaily (blog) -All Things Digital all 9 news articles »

TabTimes

Microsoft disses iPad for content creation & price in Windows 8 tablet ad TabTimes 'The iPad is expensive, hasn't got Office and Siri is just useless'. These may not be the exact words coming out of Microsoft's mouth but the company has inferred as much in a comical new ad promoting Windows 8 tablets. The new 'Less talking, more doing' ... New Microsoft ad mocks Apple's iPad with Siri declaring Windows 8 tablet a winnerNDTV all 56 news articles »

IBNLive

Xbox One Promises to Change How We Watch TV (But So Did the Wii U) PC Magazine The Xbox One will let you watch TV! Well, you probably can already watch TV, but the Xbox One will let you watch TV better! At least, that's what Microsoft claims about its new game system. It's almost revolutionary, adding a full program guide and television ... Video games Battle of the boxesThe Economist Xbox One: should TV broadcasters be afraid?The Guardian How Sony and Nintendo can battle the Xbox OneCNET ZDNet -Wall Street Journal -NBCNews.com all 2,808 news articles »

ABC News

Jennifer Lopez Ventures Into Latino Cell Phone Business Fox News Latino The Latino cell phone market has not always been successful. Even though it's a growing, multi-million dollar market, companies hoping to cash in end up filing for bankruptcy. But singer and actress Jennifer Lopez hopes to capitalize on her fame and fortune ... Verizon, J.Lo Partner; Twitter's Two-Factor Login; GIF Pronounced 'JIF'PC Magazine Jennifer Lopez spills on new Viva Movil shopping experienceCNET What Is Viva Movil? Jennifer Lopez Explains (Kinda)ABC News Atlanta Business Chronicle (blog) -Singersroom News -Mashable all 82 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

AT&T nabs Samsung Galaxy S4 exclusively in red CNET AT&T, and only AT&T, will sell the premium Android smartphone in a shade that's zingier than black or white. Jessica Dolcourt. by Jessica Dolcourt. May 23, 2013 7:52 AM PDT Follow @jdolcourt. Samsung Galaxy S4 in red for AT&T. Soon, you can buy ... Apple Says Samsung Galaxy S4 Violates 5 PatentsThe Mac Observer Samsung Touts Galaxy S 4's Quick RiseInformationWeek Samsung Galaxy S4 Reaches Over 10 Million Sales In Less Than A MonthHeadlines & Global News Telegraph.co.uk -Hot Hardware -NEWS.GNOM.ES all 528 news articles »

ABC News

Mailbox (for iPad) PC Magazine The dedicated iPad app for Mailbox by Orchestra Inc., gives iPad and iPad mini owners the opportunity to try the much-hyped email management system. The app's philosophy isn't for everyone, but gives clear guidelines to people who struggle to feel in ... Popular E-Mail App Mailbox Comes to iPadABC News Mailbox For iPad Tames Gmail InboxInformationWeek Mailbox for iOS redesigned as native iPad appTechSpot CNET (blog) -Headlines & Global News -Mashable all 45 news articles »

Washington Post

Twitter adds two-step verification option to help fend off hackers Los Angeles Times Twitter has rolled out a two-step verification, a feature users can turn on to give themselves more protection against would-be hackers. The verification method makes it harder for hackers to take over Twitter accounts that don't belong to them by requiring that ... Twitter bumps up log-in security after hacksCNN Twitter Two-Factor Security Combats TakeoversInformationWeek Will Twitter's Two-Factor Login Make Tweeting Safer?eSecurity Planet Technorati -USA TODAY -Wall Street Journal all 140 news articles »

Geek

Google X acquires kite-power startup Makani CNET The research unit's "focus on real atoms, not bits" is expanding to include the startup's work on tethered flying wings that are designed to generate 600 kilowatts of power. Stephen Shankland. by Stephen Shankland. May 23, 2013 2:25 AM PDT Follow @ ... Google Acquires Wind Power Firm Makani PowerPC Magazine Google acquires autonomous drone wind power companyDVICE Inside Google's Secret LabBusinessweek TechCrunch -Inquirer -RedOrbit all 26 news articles »

The Guardian

Shazam overhauls iPad app as music market heats up CNNMoney New music discovery services pop up every month, but Shazam hopes to stand out with a totally overhauled new iPad app. Shazam's existing song-identification app is already popular, with 300 million global users. The update released on Thursday revamps ... Shazam Launches New iPad App With Auto Tagging, Dynamic Home ScreenCult of Mac all 31 news articles »

On Sunday, a mystery photograph fluttered from the sky and landed near Leslie Hagelberg's mailbox in West Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A group of students in London has developed an electrically conductive paint, which could change the way the world is wired.

In this era of ever-accelerating technological development, we all tend to be so fixated on the gizmos of the future that we rarely take the time to think about the glorious technology of the past.

There's fresh evidence that American teenagers may be growing weary of Facebook.

The Web site of the Library of Congress offers a huge collection of digitized American history, all free to browse.

Telegraph.co.uk

Twitter is rolling out its much-needed two-factor authentication security system Digital Trends If there's one social network that we'd have to put at the top of the list for its vulnerabilities, it would be Twitter. Fortunately, and after an anticipated wait, Twitter is rolling out a two-factor authentication security feature. Better late than never. Lately Twitter has ... Twitter Adds Verification FeatureWall Street Journal Twitter Boosts Security With 'Login Verification'PC Magazine Prevent a hack attack with Twitter's new two-factor authenticationPCWorld NBCNews.com -Reuters -ABC News all 91 news articles »

Economic Times

Samsung Galaxy S4 Sales Hit 10 Million in 'Record' Time Mashable "The Galaxy S4 sets a new record for Samsung, generating sales quicker than any of its predecessors," the Korean electronics giant said, adding that it estimates the phone is selling at a rate of four units per second. In comparison, it took 50 days for the ... Samsung touts sales figures, new colors for Galaxy S4CNET Samsung sells over 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones in first monthPCWorld After beating Galaxy S4 in sales, Apple targets patent kill vs SamsungStabley Times VatorNews -PC Magazine -InformationWeek all 275 news articles »

Philly.com

Jeff Gelles: Microsoft Xbox One aims to reduce remote-control confusion Philly.com This product image released by Microsoft shows the new Xbox One entertainment console that will go on sale later this year. Microsoft is seeking to stay ahead of rivals in announcing that new content that can be downloaded for the popular "Call of Duty" ... Microsoft's Xbox One: What You Need to KnowPC Magazine Major Nelson teases E3 for Xbox One newsPCWorld Inside the Xbox OneZDNet Los Angeles Times -The Guardian -Telegraph.co.uk all 2,767 news articles »

Digital Trends

Windows 8.1 laptops with AMD's new chips to support wireless display PCWorld Advanced Micro Devices hopes to regain share in the PC processor market with its upcoming chips based on the Jaguar core, which will bring console-like gaming and wireless displays to laptops with Windows 8 and its successor, Windows Blue. The A6, A8 ... Performance Preview - AMD A4-5000 Kabini Reference Notebook TestedPC Perspectives AMD tablets will trounce Intel Core i3 tablets on battery lifeTrustedReviews AMD Resets Its Chips for Changing Mobile WarsWall Street Journal (blog) TechRadar UK -LAPTOP Magazine (blog) -Expert Reviews all 46 news articles »

AMD details Elite Mobility and mainstream APUs, we run early tests (hands-on) Engadget AMD has been willing to tease its 2013 ultra-mobile APU (accelerated processing unit) strategy through PCs like the Acer Aspire V5, but today it's spilling the beans in earnest. The headliner for many is the company's just-shipping Elite Mobility line, ... and more »

Zee News

Herschel Space Observatory spots galaxies merging Register VIDEO The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory has beamed home pictures of two galaxies inexorably moving towards each other and boffins offered simulations of what happens next. The galaxies concerned are known as HXMM01, the ... Watch This Stunning Simulation Of Two Galaxies MergingCinema Blend Massive elliptical galaxy merger a 'train wreck' in early universeLos Angeles Times Merger of ancient galaxies could explain the origin of today's giantsArs Technica Space.com -Geekosystem -ITworld.com all 20 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

It's pronounced 'jif', says GIF inventor Sydney Morning Herald If you were among the group of people who said a GIF, the popular animated images file, is pronounced "jif", then give yourself a pat on the back – you were right. The creator of the image file format, Steve Wilhite, settled the long-running debate this week, ... Creator of GIF files insists it's 'jif' - Internet in turmoilNBCNews.com GIF creator: It's a soft 'g', Mr. PresidentCNET No!! Father of Graphics Interchange Format says it's pronounced JIF, not GIFVentureBeat The Atlantic Wire -New York Magazine -Telegraph.co.uk all 85 news articles »

ABC News

Jennifer Lopez launches new cellphone venture Guardian Express Jennifer Lopez, singer and actress announced Wednesday she is launching a new cell phone business in partnership with Verizon. Attired in an all-white dress, Ms. Lopez made the announcement at a press conference at the Venetian Casino in Las Vegas, ... Jennifer Lopez Teams With Verizon to "Revolutionize" Smartphone ShoppingE! Online Verizon partners with JLo's Viva Movil to target LatinosCNET Verizon, Jennifer Lopez partner on Latino-focused wireless storesPCWorld ABC News -IBNLive all 51 news articles »

Headlines & Global News

Galaxy Note 3 Release Date: Samsung To Possibly Launch At IFA 2013 in ... Headlines & Global News Now that the next phone in the Galaxy S series—the Galaxy S4—is confirmed, on TV and hitting stores June 7, the Galaxy Note 3 can become the target of mass speculations and rumors. As for right now no real release date or even month has been confirmed ... Samsung announces Galaxy S 4 sales of 10 million, new colors coming this ...Engadget Apple Adds Samsung's Galaxy S4 To LawsuitInformationWeek Samsung Galaxy S4 sales hit 10 million unitsIBNLive CNET -Straits Times -ZDNet all 220 news articles »

Chevy sets Spark EV price below 20 grand CNET Chevrolet announced pricing for its 2014 Spark EV electric car today at $27,495, reducible to below $20,000 after applying federal tax credits. Wayne Cunningham. by Wayne Cunningham. May 22, 2013 9:02 PM PDT Follow @way4ne. Chevrolet Spark EV ... 2014 Chevy Spark EV will retail for $27495 before incentives, hits West Coast ...Engadget 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV to Cost $27495Automobile Magazine GM prices Chevy Spark EV below $20000 after tax creditsAutomotive News WKZO -MSN Money all 6 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

Twitter Adds Verification Feature Wall Street Journal After continued high-profile security breaches over the past year, Twitter Inc. announced Wednesday that it will bring increased security features to users, including a way to further verify identities when users log in to their profiles. "Every day, a growing ... Google Voice Can Prevent Twitter's New Security System From Locking You OutForbes Twitter adds two-step verification to logins for added securityIBNLive Twitter is finally rolling out two-step authenticationNBCNews.com Register -PC Magazine -PCWorld all 81 news articles »

HP $399 touchscreen laptop breaks price barrier PCWorld Hewlett-Packard has introduced a new wave of Envy and Pavilion thin and light laptops, including an 11.6-inch touchscreen model priced aggressively at US$399. The lineup includes three TouchSmart laptops with touchscreens and two non-touch laptops. HP unveils an army of PCs featuring Intel's new low-power processorsVentureBeat HP intros the Envy Rove 20, a portable all-in-one, plus two other AiOsEngadget HP Envy Rove 20 is the company's stab at a giant all-in-one Windows 8 tabletThe Verge MarketWatch (press release) all 9 news articles »

AnandTech

AMD willing to embrace Android PCWorld Advanced Micro Devices has opened the door to embrace Google's Android operating system, but said it would continue to focus on Windows with its upcoming tablet and laptop chips. AMD on multiple occasions has said it had no interest in putting its chips ... AMD launches new processorsCNET AMD launches series of chips that get it into low-power laptops and tabletsVentureBeat AMD Resets Its Chips for Changing Mobile WarsWall Street Journal (blog) PC Perspectives -Engadget -TechRadar UK all 24 news articles »

Indian Express

Microsoft's Xbox One launched with Kinect, Live Tv: All you need to know Firstpost Eight years, after the launch of the Xbox 360, Microsoft has launched its successor the Xbox One, which it claims is “the all-in-one entertainment console”. The company says that it will be available for sale by the end of this year but it has not yet revealed the ... Is Microsoft abandoning indie game developers with the Xbox One?NBCNews.com How Sony and Nintendo can battle the Xbox OneCNET Major Nelson teases E3 for Xbox One newsPCWorld PC Magazine -ZDNet -DAWN.com all 2,732 news articles »

Vancouver Sun

Scientists sequence Norway spruce DNA. The tree's genome is LONG Los Angeles Times Researchers reported Wednesday that they had sequenced the genome of the Norway spruce, a giant evergreen native to Europe that has also been planted widely in parts of North America. Published in the journal Nature, the catalog of the tree's DNA was ... The Norway spruce genome sequencedScience Codex Genomics: A spruce sequenceNature.com Scientists Sequence Genome Norwegian Spruce, Common Christmas TreeDesign & Trend Ars Technica -Science News -LiveScience.com all 10 news articles »

The audio company Koss is making headphones for women that are one-third smaller than men’s.

ABC News

Verizon partners with JLo's Viva Movil to target Latinos CNET Verizon Wireless announces a partnership with a new mobile brand started by actress and singer Jennifer Lopez that will be geared toward Latino customers. Marguerite Reardon. by Marguerite Reardon. May 22, 2013 11:41 AM PDT Follow @ ... Verizon, Jennifer Lopez partner on Latino-focused wireless storesPCWorld What Is Viva Movil? Jennifer Lopez Explains (Kinda)ABC News Jennifer Lopez, Verizon Team Up for Latino-Focused Wireless StoresPC Magazine Los Angeles Times -Chicago Tribune -Mashable all 61 news articles »

Brisbane Times

GIF creator: It's a soft 'g', Mr. President CNET Steve Wilhite, the man who created the GIF, is miffed that anyone -- be it the Oxford English Dictionary or the White House -- should imagine it's not pronounced like "jiffy." Chris Matyszczyk. by Chris Matyszczyk. May 21, 2013 4:31 PM PDT Follow @ ... Creator of GIF files insists it's 'jif' - Internet in turmoilNBCNews.com How Do You Pronounce 'GIF' Anyway?ABC News (blog) JIF vs. GIF: Make your caseWashington Post (blog) Gizmodo all 87 news articles »

Hot Hardware

Meet the first guy unlucky enough to lose his Google Glass VentureBeat One of the realities with Google Glass is that, the more often you wear it, the more likely you are to lose it. Luke Wroblewski (pictured above, right) knows that all too well. The product designer says he lost his Google Glass last night, which, according to Google ... Now for sale on Craigslist: Google GlassCNET Potential benefits of Google Glass in the workplaceZDNet Despite Schmidt's timeline, Google may ship Glass in 2013Computerworld eWeek -Los Angeles Times -Tom's Hardware Guide all 72 news articles »