Steve Jobs' agony and ecstasy to hit NY stage - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "NEW YORK - A new play about Steve Jobs, the public's love affair with the devices he created, and the human cost of creating them, will go ahead next week despite his death, theater representatives said on Thursday.
The off-Broadway one-man show, "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," will open at The Public Theater in New York on October 17 with previews beginning next week. The Apple Inc. co-founder died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a years-long and highly public battle with cancer and other health issues.
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Samsung seeks sales ban on new iPhone | Inquirer Technology
Samsung seeks sales ban on new iPhone | Inquirer Technology: "SEOUL—South Korea’s Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it would seek a ban in France and Italy on sales of Apple’s latest iPhone, in the latest round of its legal battle with the US technology giant.
Samsung said in a statement it would file preliminary injunctions in the two countries to ban sales of the iPhone 4S, which Apple unveiled on Tuesday, citing what it called two patent infringements regarding mobile technology.
The company said it would also file preliminary injunctions in other countries “after further review.”
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Samsung said in a statement it would file preliminary injunctions in the two countries to ban sales of the iPhone 4S, which Apple unveiled on Tuesday, citing what it called two patent infringements regarding mobile technology.
The company said it would also file preliminary injunctions in other countries “after further review.”
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India launches ‘world’s cheapest’ tablet computer | Inquirer Technology
India launches ‘world’s cheapest’ tablet computer | Inquirer Technology: "NEW DELHI—India on Wednesday launched its long-awaited “computer for the masses,” unveiling a $46 tablet device designed to bring the information technology revolution to tens of millions of students.
DataWind, the Canada-based manufacturer, said the government was buying 100,000 of the tablets at 2,276 rupees ($46) each to be given away for free to university and college students.
The price of what has been dubbed “the world’s cheapest computer” should fall to $35 and could even be hammered down as low as $10, DataWind said at the launch in New Delhi.
The computer has a seven-inch (18-centimeter) touchscreen, Wi-Fi Internet function, a multimedia player and 180 minutes of battery power.
Called the “Aakash” (“Sky”), the stylish, locally made device uses an Android 2.2 operating system and has an external 2GB storage card and two USB ports.
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DataWind, the Canada-based manufacturer, said the government was buying 100,000 of the tablets at 2,276 rupees ($46) each to be given away for free to university and college students.
The price of what has been dubbed “the world’s cheapest computer” should fall to $35 and could even be hammered down as low as $10, DataWind said at the launch in New Delhi.
The computer has a seven-inch (18-centimeter) touchscreen, Wi-Fi Internet function, a multimedia player and 180 minutes of battery power.
Called the “Aakash” (“Sky”), the stylish, locally made device uses an Android 2.2 operating system and has an external 2GB storage card and two USB ports.
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Google Earth eclipses one billion downloads | Inquirer Technology
Google Earth eclipses one billion downloads | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO—Google Earth software has been downloaded more than one billion times, and that stellar achievement was marked Wednesday with a website showcasing ways the interactive replica of the planet is used.
OneWorldManyStories.com features 40 real-world tales of how people around the globe have used Google Earth to follow dreams, defend nature, explore distant places, or learn about the planet.
Of course, Google Earth maps let people travel virtually to locales where such stories play out.
“Google Earth is probably one of the most downloaded applications of all time in terms of raw numbers,” product manager Peter Birch told AFP.
To provide context, Google Earth and Maps vice president of engineering Brian McClendon pointed out that a billion hours ago humans were living in the Stone Age and that a billion minutes ago the Roman Empire was flourishing.
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OneWorldManyStories.com features 40 real-world tales of how people around the globe have used Google Earth to follow dreams, defend nature, explore distant places, or learn about the planet.
Of course, Google Earth maps let people travel virtually to locales where such stories play out.
“Google Earth is probably one of the most downloaded applications of all time in terms of raw numbers,” product manager Peter Birch told AFP.
To provide context, Google Earth and Maps vice president of engineering Brian McClendon pointed out that a billion hours ago humans were living in the Stone Age and that a billion minutes ago the Roman Empire was flourishing.
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Here comes the bride, to tweet and to hold, via Skype | Inquirer Technology
Here comes the bride, to tweet and to hold, via Skype | Inquirer Technology: "NEW YORK— As her grandfather sat pleasantly perplexed at her wedding, Lauren Barnes reached into the recesses of her strapless white gown, whipped out her iPhone and accepted her groom’s Facebook relationship change to “married.”
“Nothing’s official,” she said, “until it’s Facebook official!”
In today’s $78-billion-a-year business of getting married in the United States, those wacky viral videos of whole wedding parties dancing down the aisle seem positively 2009.
Social media, mobile tools and online vendors are abundant to offer the happy couple extra fun, savings and convenience, though most of the nation’s betrothed aren’t ready to completely let go of tradition.
Some send out video save-the-dates, include high-speed scannable “QR” barcodes on invitations, live-stream their ceremonies for far-flung loved ones to watch online, and open their party playlists to let friends and families help choose the tunes.
They invite guests to live tweet the big day using special Twitter keywords, called hashtags, and create interactive seating charts so tablemates can chat online ahead of time.
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“Nothing’s official,” she said, “until it’s Facebook official!”
In today’s $78-billion-a-year business of getting married in the United States, those wacky viral videos of whole wedding parties dancing down the aisle seem positively 2009.
Social media, mobile tools and online vendors are abundant to offer the happy couple extra fun, savings and convenience, though most of the nation’s betrothed aren’t ready to completely let go of tradition.
Some send out video save-the-dates, include high-speed scannable “QR” barcodes on invitations, live-stream their ceremonies for far-flung loved ones to watch online, and open their party playlists to let friends and families help choose the tunes.
They invite guests to live tweet the big day using special Twitter keywords, called hashtags, and create interactive seating charts so tablemates can chat online ahead of time.
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Vibe: A smartphone messaging app for social action - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Vibe: A smartphone messaging app for social action - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Helpful or dangerous? A new smartphone app allows users to send anonymous messages to exercise their freedom of expression —but can also be used to organize rallies and protests.
The "Vibe" app is available for both Apple's iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Google's Android operating systems for smartphones and mobile devices.
"Vibe is a new mobile app for communicating with people around you without necessarily knowing them. They can be coworkers at work, schoolmates on campus, folks in the park, or residents in your building," said a message on Vibe's website (http://zami.com/v.html).
The app works by GPS and allows the user to choose the range and duration of the messages —and is anonymous.
"Use Vibe to exchange ideas, ask/get advice, buy/sell stuff, or even organize flash mobs!" the site suggested.
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The "Vibe" app is available for both Apple's iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Google's Android operating systems for smartphones and mobile devices.
"Vibe is a new mobile app for communicating with people around you without necessarily knowing them. They can be coworkers at work, schoolmates on campus, folks in the park, or residents in your building," said a message on Vibe's website (http://zami.com/v.html).
The app works by GPS and allows the user to choose the range and duration of the messages —and is anonymous.
"Use Vibe to exchange ideas, ask/get advice, buy/sell stuff, or even organize flash mobs!" the site suggested.
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Google tests new 'Sunday Newspaper'-style ads - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google tests new 'Sunday Newspaper'-style ads - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Search giant Google is testing a new type of ad that mimics the full-page inserts in weekend newspapers, a tech site reported Tuesday (Manila time).
The large-format ads allow users to explore specials being promoted at nearby retail locations, tech site Mashable quoted a Google spokesperson as saying.
"The ads, which will be personalized based on a number of factors including location and query, will pop up when viewers click on search or display ads. The ad format is compatible with desktop, mobile and tablet devices," Mashable said.
It said the new ad format will likely be unveiled formally at an Advertising Week event in Manhattan later this week.
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The large-format ads allow users to explore specials being promoted at nearby retail locations, tech site Mashable quoted a Google spokesperson as saying.
"The ads, which will be personalized based on a number of factors including location and query, will pop up when viewers click on search or display ads. The ad format is compatible with desktop, mobile and tablet devices," Mashable said.
It said the new ad format will likely be unveiled formally at an Advertising Week event in Manhattan later this week.
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