Simon Saavedra
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Apple's iPhone 5 to Feature Upgraded 8-MP Camera
Apple is in the works to launch the newest version of the iPhone, powered by an A5 processor, by September. The new iPhone 5 will look similar to its predecessor
Summer and Winter Solstice in Google's Doodle
If you logged on to Google today, you must've noticed its doodle depicting a flowery scene with hip creatures obviously excited. The depiction celebrates the official start of summer 2011.
FDA's New Graphic Cigarette Warnings to Reduce Smoking
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that beginning September 2012 all cigarette labels would be required to display more prominent cigarette health warnings on all of their cigarette packaging and advertisements in the United States.
Skype Fires Execs., Will it Help Microsoft Get New Customers?
Last week, Microsoft obtained the Federal Trade Commission's U.S. antitrust approval to acquire the VoIP company Skype. On Monday, Skype confirmed that it had fired several of its key executive members.
ICANN's New Top-Level Domains to Cost $185,000
Since 2009, ICANN, the Internet governing corporation, was in the works to expand domain suffixes to go beyond .com, .gov, .biz, .org or the other 18 existing ones to .missamerica2011, .netflix, or any other combination one may think of.
Nook Better than Kindle? Top 5 Best-Rated Consumer Comments
Although the Kindle remains Amazon's #1 selling item, among e-Readers, it seems to be #2, second to Barnes & Nobles' Nook.
Obama-Boehner Golf in Photos
President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner set aside differences on Saturday to team up for a game of golf. The two won the game at the 18th hole against Vice President Joe Biden and Ohio Governor John Kasich (R).
Amanda Knox Appeals Trial Resumes With Testimony From Inmates
A trial in Italy with Amanda Knox appealing against her conviction for sexually assaulting and murdering her then 21-year-old British roommate Meredith Kercher, resumed on Saturday.
Google's Chromebook: Enough From Tech Analysts, What Are Consumers Saying?
It is still too early to tell if Google's Chromebook – still up for pre-order, except for the Samsung S-5 3G model, on Amazon.com – will make a significant impact on the notebook, netbook and/or even tablet industry currently dominated by Microsoft and Apple.
Reviews and Reactions to Google’s Chromebook
The Chromebook, in Acer and Samsung models, was made available for sale on Wednesday in online retailers like Bestbuy.com in an apparent bid from Google to usher in “cloud”-based products and apply its take on what such emerging business tech giants like Apple and Amazon have been investing in.