Weekend Open Forum: Windows 8 ditches Aero Glass -- will you miss it?
In a lengthy blog post, Microsoft has explained some of the logic behind Windows 8's interface. Much of the article discusses Metro, but a sizable chunk focuses on the desktop environment, including some significant changes that haven't been revealed in the Consumer Preview yet. Most notably, Microsoft says it's scrapping... 
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Windows Phone claims 7% market share in China in just two months
Microsoft officially launched Windows Phone in China back in March and only two months later, the company has captured 7 percent of the market share in the region. This is a significant number as the iPhone only has a 6 percent share despite being on the market for a longer... 
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Apple responds to 'deceptive ads' claim in Siri lawsuit
Siri was introduced as one of the standout features of Apple’s flagship smartphone las October, but not everyone was impressed with the voice-controlled assistant. A lawsuit filed in March by New York resident Frank Fazio claimed that Apple's iPhone 4S ads showing Siri doing things like making appointments or looking... 
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VIA unveils ultra-compact, fanless AMOS-3002 system
VIA has unveiled a new ultra-compact PC aimed at use in the in-vehicle control, digital signage, and kiosk markets. Dubbed AMOS-3002, the device is powered by a dual-core, 1GHz Eden X2 processor along the 1080p HD capable VX900H media system processor, and operates with a completely fanless design within a... 
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Weekend game deals: Deus Ex: HR $5.99, BioShock combo $7.49
Steam has cut 33% off all Ubisoft titles with a new special deal every day until Sunday (50% off Rayman Origins today). It's worth noting that Ubisoft's catalog includes many franchise bundles, such as Splinter Cell's Elite Echelon Edition, which typically offer additional savings. Meanwhile, Amazon offers 75% or more... 
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RIM, Motorola aim to meet Apple halfway with revised nano-SIM
Motorola Mobility and Research in Motion have re-submitted a modified design of the so-called 4FF nano-SIM proposal, according to a report by The Verge. The companies are hoping to reach a middle-ground with Apple after talks broke down at the end of March when RIM accussed the Cuptertino-based iPhone maker... 
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Intel sets timeline to develop world's first conflict-free processor
Intel is preparing to produce the world’s first conflict-free processor by the end of 2013. The revelation comes as part of the company’s recently-released Corporate Responsibility Report 2011 that outlines a number of green efforts though 2020. 
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Apple fires back at Greenpeace: We're leading usage of renewable energy
Apple has been at the receiving end of increasing criticism from environmental campaigners Greenpeace recently. This has resulted in considerable attention being paid to the Cupertino-based firm's energy-intensive datacenters, which environmentalists say are run by power sourced from coal-fired power plants. 
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Facebook sued for $15 billion over alleged privacy violations
While it may be a joyous day for Facebook over on Wall Street, things aren’t looking as peachy in the courtroom as the social network has been hit with a lawsuit to the tune of $15 billion. Levied by law firm Stewarts Law US, the complaint combines 21 individual lawsuits... 
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Monmouth, UK set to become the world's first Wikipedia town
Monmouth (Trefynwy), a small town in Wales, UK, known for being the birthplace of King Henry V looks set to make history once again, after Wikipedia announced it was to become the world's first Wikipedia town. The widely popular online encyclopedia says the Welsh town's relatively small size and historical... 
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Samsung Galaxy S3 hits 9 million pre-orders ahead of May 29 launch
While Samsung's much anticipated Galaxy S3 smartphone won't be available for eager consumers to purchase until May 29 at the earliest, it hasn't stopped pre-orders for the phone from hitting a massive nine million units according to unnamed Samsung sources speaking to the Korea Economic Daily. 
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Hewlett-Packard planning to cut up to 30,000 jobs starting next week
HP is expected to begin a restructuring plan next Wednesday that will coincide with the company’s quarterly earnings report. Sources claiming knowledge of the subject say that CEO Meg Whitman is prepared to announce the elimination of up to 30,000 jobs as part of the company-wide reorganization. 
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Comcast lifts 250GB hard cap, intros more flexible 300GB soft cap
Comcast has announced plans to loosen restrictions on residential Internet users. In 2008, the provider imposed a cap on home subscribers forbidding them from using more than 250GB of data (download and upload combined). The limitation spanned all residential bandwidth packages, including the 105Mb/s tier introduced last spring, and the... 
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Diablo III Performance Tested, Benchmarked
After 11 years in the making and more setbacks than we care to count, Blizzard has finally unleashed a third installment to its cult classic dungeon crawler. Having waited over a decade, the arrival of Diablo III was a bittersweet moment for eager fans. In what must've felt like a... 
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Flashback Trojan maker missed out on fraudulent ad click payout
At the height of the Flashback Trojan, experts say it spread to more than 600,000 Macs worldwide. Aside from being a pain in the rear end of those who were infected, it was estimated that the author could be generating upwards of $10,000 per day in fraudulent ad clicks. Further... 
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Verizon to hike price for FiOS and fees, shared data plans coming
Speaking at an investor conference, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo shared that the company will be raising prices for FiOS and charging more for various aspects its services and products. The price hike is intended to offset the tens of billions of dollars Verizon spent on recent infrastructure upgrades, such as... 
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Senators introduce legislation to penalize Facebook co-founder
A pair of Democratic Senators have introduced legislation that would punish anyone who renounces their American citizenship with the intent to avoid taxes. The bill comes shortly after Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin allegedly did just that, relocating to Singapore and relinquishing his US citizenship in a move that many feel... 
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Steam's remote game downloading feature out of beta
Steam’s remote management feature is now out of beta and available to the general masses. As the name suggests, remote management allows a user to buy and download new titles directly to their main computer while away from home through any connected web browser as well as Android and iOS... 
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Google revamps search engine with new tool, Knowledge Graph
Internet search giant Google announced a major overhaul for its search engine on their official blog yesterday evening, bringing Knowledge Graph as well as more "human-like" search functions to provide answers to user queries directly on its search result pages. 
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Electric Imp wants to power the "Internet of Things"
The “Internet of Things” promises to bring a world where, at some point, all electronic devices will be intelligent and connected. Your refrigerator will know what’s inside and inform you if you are running low on milk, for example, you could turn on the heating in your house before returning... 
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Blizzard apologizes for Diablo 3 servers, delays real-money auctions
Last night, Blizzard issued an apology to gamers for the rough (understatement?) launch of its long anticipated, treasure-hunting click fest, Diablo 3. The statement came shortly after Diablo 3 servers took yet another nose dive yesterday evening, angering some players who have spent more time trying to log on than actually playing. 
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Apple to do away with hotkey shortcuts in Mac App Store
We’ve heard it through the grape vine that Apple is preparing to do away with apps that include hotkey shortcuts in the Mac App Store. Sources say that apps submitted before June 1 will only be allowed to receive updated pertaining to bug fixes while any new apps or added... 
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Rumors: Apple iPhone 5 will use 4.0-inch screen
More concrete information is beginning to emerge that Apple will introduce a larger screen for its upcoming sixth-generation iPhone, moving away from the 3.5-inch screens that have been used since the device was first introduced in 2007. 
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Roccat Savu gaming mouse now available
German peripheral manufacturer Roccat has announced the release of their latest gaming mouse known as the Savu. According to the company, this hybrid pointer was built with an ideal blend of performance and user-customizable features around a mid-sized frame. 
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Netflix revamps Web-based video player with new look, features
Netflix has updated its Web-based video player, tweaking the look of existing controls and adding a few new ones. You'll notice that the interface is streamlined with all of the controls on a single line, whereas the previous interface was more disjointed with buttons scattered across two lines (there's a... 
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