Tech It Or Leave It

This podcast is presented in Comic Sans. Beginning: Higgs-like particle 'discovered' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18702455 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18702455) CERN scientists inexplicably present Higgs boson findings in Comic Sans |...

(http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/google-io.png) We take a long hard look at the latest news from Google IO and other things too. Beginning: Google I/O: Google's I/O 2012 keynote is up in video form, in case you missed the skydivers the first time http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/googles-i-o-2012-keynote-is-up-in-video-form-in-case-you-misse (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/googles-i-o-2012-keynote-is-up-in-video-form-in-case-you-misse)/ Liveblog: New Android OS, Nexus Tablet to Headline Google I/O http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/liveblog-google-android-io/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/liveblog-google-android-io/) Google: Project Glass will be sold in limited batches for $1,500 http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/google-project.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/google-project.php) More Google Glass details: experimenting with connectivity options, control possible via voice http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-glass-details-voice-command-connectivity-options (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-glass-details-voice-command-connectivity-options)/ Google unveils $1,500 Project Glass Explorer Edition, takes pre-orders for 2013 only at Google I/O http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-unveils-project-glass-explorer-edition/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-unveils-project-glass-explorer-edition/) Google Glass Explorer Edition Available For Pre-Order At Google I/O, $1,500 And Shipping Next Year http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/27/google-glass-dev-build-available-for-pre-order-at-google-io-1500-and-shipping-next-year/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/27/google-glass-dev-build-available-for-pre-order-at-google-io-1500-and-shipping-next-year/) Google Wins The Internet With A Live Skydiving Demo Of Google Glass http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/27/sergey-brin-demos-google-glass-at-io/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/27/sergey-brin-demos-google-glass-at-io/) Google Nexus Q extends its Hangout philosophy to the living room http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/google-nexus-q.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/google-nexus-q.php) Nexus Q Teardown: Dissecting Google's New Streaming Media Orb http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/nexus-q-teardown/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/nexus-q-teardown/) It's a Sphere! The Inside Story of Nexus Q, Google's Music Hardware Gamble http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/google-nexus-q-revealed/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/google-nexus-q-revealed/) Nexus Q media streaming ball http://boingboing.net/2012/06/27/nexus-q-media-streaming-ball.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/06/27/nexus-q-media-streaming-ball.html) Nexus Q social streaming device hands-on http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/nexus-q-social-streaming-device-hands-on (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/nexus-q-social-streaming-device-hands-on)/ See Google's Nexus Q dissected piece-by-piece courtesy of Wired http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/see-googles-nexus-q-dissected-piece-by-piece-courtesy-of-wired/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/see-googles-nexus-q-dissected-piece-by-piece-courtesy-of-wired/) Google Nexus Q lets Android owners stream media from the cloud, shipping for $299 in mid-July http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-nexus-q-media-streaming-device/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-nexus-q-media-streaming-device/) Google Nexus Q is 'Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.' http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-q-is-designed-and-manufactured-in-the-u-s-a/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-q-is-designed-and-manufactured-in-the-u-s-a/) Google reveals 7-inch Nexus 7 tablet to push Google Play content http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/google-reveals.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/google-reveals.php) Asus Nexus 7 tablet http://boingboing.net/2012/06/27/asus-nexus-7-tablet.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/06/27/asus-nexus-7-tablet.html)

We're back annoying users of Nintendo, Microsoft and RIM products. Because that's what we do. Games: Rumor: 'Xbox 720' doc spills details on Kinect 2, 2013 launch, AR glasses http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/16/rumor-xbox-720-doc-leak (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/16/rumor-xbox-720-doc-leak)/ http://www.gameinformer.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Components-SiteFiles/images-news-xbox720/xbox720doc.pdf (http://www.gameinformer.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Components-SiteFiles/images-news-xbox720/xbox720doc.pdf) Xbox 720 details may have been leaked in huge document http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-720-details-may-have-been-leaked-huge-document (http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-720-details-may-have-been-leaked-huge-document)/ Rumor: Next-gen Xbox details leaked in 56-page document? http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/rumor-next-gen-3.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/rumor-next-gen-3.php) Alleged Xbox 720 document leak resurfaces, stirs rumors of Kinect 2, native 3D, AR glasses http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/16/leaked-xbox-720-document/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/16/leaked-xbox-720-document/) Massive Leak Reveals the Next Generation Xbox http://www.winsupersite.com/article/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/massive-leak-reveals-generation-xbox-143461 (http://www.winsupersite.com/article/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/massive-leak-reveals-generation-xbox-143461) Microsoft releases SmartGlass SDK to developers http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/microsoft-releases-smartglass-sdk-to-developers/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/microsoft-releases-smartglass-sdk-to-developers/) Microsoft releases SmartGlass SDK for developers http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/microsoft-releases-smartglass-sdk-for-developers (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/microsoft-releases-smartglass-sdk-for-developers)/ Valve announces Steam for Schools, helps teachers create educational Portal 2 levels http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/22/steam-for-schools-helps-teachers-create-educational-portal-levels/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/22/steam-for-schools-helps-teachers-create-educational-portal-levels/) THQ Folding Enter The Dominatrix Content Into Saints Row Sequel http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/20/thq-folding-enter-the-dominatrix-content-into-saints-row-sequel.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/20/thq-folding-enter-the-dominatrix-content-into-saints-row-sequel.aspx) Saints Row: Enter the Dominatrix expanding into full Saints Row sequel http://www.gamesradar.com/saints-row-3-enter-dominatrix-cancelled-content-folded-next-game (http://www.gamesradar.com/saints-row-3-enter-dominatrix-cancelled-content-folded-next-game)/ 2012 Saint's Row Expansion Cancelled, Shifted into 2013 Saint's Row 4 [Breaking] http://kotaku.com/5919825/2012-saints-row-expansion-cancelled-shifted-into-2013-saints-row-4 (http://kotaku.com/5919825/2012-saints-row-expansion-cancelled-shifted-into-2013-saints-row-4) My Little Pony Heads To Mobile http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/21/my-little-pony-heads-to-mobile.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/21/my-little-pony-heads-to-mobile.aspx) Gameloft bringing My Little Pony game to mobile platforms this year http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/gameloft-bringing-my-little-pony-game-to-mobile-platforms-this-y (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/gameloft-bringing-my-little-pony-game-to-mobile-platforms-this-y)/ Official My Little Pony Games Bringing Friendship and Magic to Mobile Devices [My Little Pony] http://kotaku.com/5920282/official-my-little-pony-games-bringing-friendship-and-magic-to-mobile-devices (http://kotaku.com/5920282/official-my-little-pony-games-bringing-friendship-and-magic-to-mobile-devices) Schilling says he's 'tapped out' in first interview since 38 Studios collapse http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/schilling-says-hes-tapped-out-in-first-interview-since-38-stu

Or not... Beginning: TIOLI - WWDC 2012 Live Coverage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12mjWiQOSZQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12mjWiQOSZQ) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: ABI: Apple and Samsung have over 55 percent of the smartphone space, 90 percent of its money-making http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/15/abi-apple-and-samsung-have-over-55-percent-of-smartphone-space (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/15/abi-apple-and-samsung-have-over-55-percent-of-smartphone-space)/ Samsung, Apple Walk Away With 90 Percent Of Smartphone Profits In Q1 2012, Says ABI Research http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/15/samsung-apple-walk-away-with-90-percent-of-smartphone-profits-in-q1-2012-says-abi-research/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/15/samsung-apple-walk-away-with-90-percent-of-smartphone-profits-in-q1-2012-says-abi-research/) New Ebook Player? UK Supermarket Giant Sainsbury’s Buys HMV’s 64% Stake In Anobii For £1 http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/12/new-ebook-player-uk-supermarket-giant-sainsburys-buys-hmvs-64b-stake-in-anobii-for-1/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/12/new-ebook-player-uk-supermarket-giant-sainsburys-buys-hmvs-64b-stake-in-anobii-for-1/) Nokia Stock Down By More Than 10% On Massive Overhaul: Revised Forecasts, Exec Changes, Vertu Gone, Scalado Acquired http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/14/nokia-stock-down-by-more-than-10-on-massive-overhaul-revised-forecasts-exec-changes-vertu-gone-scalado-acquired/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/14/nokia-stock-down-by-more-than-10-on-massive-overhaul-revised-forecasts-exec-changes-vertu-gone-scalado-acquired/) Nokia 'sharpens strategy' by dropping three executives, laying off 10,000 and dumping Vertu http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/nokia-layoffs-vertu/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/nokia-layoffs-vertu/) Apple, Google Just Killed Portable GPS Devices http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/06/gps-devices-are-dead/ (http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/06/gps-devices-are-dead/) Apple denied stateside Galaxy S III injunction http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/13/apple-denied-gs-iii-injunction/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/13/apple-denied-gs-iii-injunction/) Samsung Galaxy S III owners to get free Olympics livestream from Eurosport http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-owners-to-get-free-olympics-livestream-from/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-owners-to-get-free-olympics-livestream-from/) Apple must face tracking lawsuit http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18441845 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18441845) Amazon Appstore reportedly travelling to Europe this summer, we hope its passport is up to date http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/amazon-appstore-reportedly-travelling-to-europe-this-summer/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/amazon-appstore-reportedly-travelling-to-europe-this-summer/) Internet: How Tech Giants Like Amazon And Google Are Playing The Icann Domain Game http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/13/how-tech-giants-are-playing-the-icann-domain-game/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/13/how-tech-giants-are-playing-the-icann-domain-game/) Net's New Master Domains May Cause Corporate Migraine http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/06/new_tlds/ (http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/06/new_tlds/) New domain name suffix applications published http://boingboing.net/2012/06/13/new-domain-name-suffix-applica.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/06/13/new-domain-name-suffix-applica.html) Kogan Hates IE7 So Much It’s Imposing A Tax On All Shoppers That Use The Browser http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/13/kogan-hates-ie7-so-much-its-imposing-a-tax-on-all-shoppers-that-use-the-browser/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/13/kogan-hates-ie7-so-much-its-imposing-a-tax-on-all-shoppers-that-use-the-browser/) Retailer 'Taxes' Customers Still Using Internet Explorer 7 http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/06/retailer-taxes-customers-still-using-internet-explorer-7/

(http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/e3.jpeg) We talk about E3 as if you didn't know. Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: Judge backs Google over Oracle http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18295255 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18295255) Google lawyer on Oracle victory: "People are treating patents like lottery tickets" http://boingboing.net/2012/06/04/oracle-vs-google-what-now.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/06/04/oracle-vs-google-what-now.html) Dear Oracle, the Java APIs Are Not A Work of Art http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/06/google-oracle-api-bookshelf/ (http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/06/google-oracle-api-bookshelf/) Oracle sues Lodsys to squash its patents, deals in ironic reversals of fortune http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/oracle-sues-lodsys-to-squash-its-patents (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/oracle-sues-lodsys-to-squash-its-patents)/ Oracle Sues Patent Troll for Behaving Like Oracle http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/06/oracle-patent-troll/ (http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/06/oracle-patent-troll/) Samsung sues patent commissioner http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18370258 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18370258) Nokia Batphone runs Windows Phone 7.5, has exclusive trailers http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/nokia-batphone.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/nokia-batphone.php) Instapaper Finally Makes Its Android Debut, And It’s Almost Amazing http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/04/instapaper-finally-makes-its-android-debut-and-its-almost-amazing/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/04/instapaper-finally-makes-its-android-debut-and-its-almost-amazing/) Instapaper launches on Android devices http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/instapaper-for-android (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/instapaper-for-android)/ RIM: 'BlackBerry 10 is a game changer' http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57449011-94/rim-blackberry-10-is-a-game-changer/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57449011-94/rim-blackberry-10-is-a-game-changer/) Apple To Cough Up $2.2M Over Misleading Australian iPad 4G Ads http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/08/ipad-yuno-4g-in-australia/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/08/ipad-yuno-4g-in-australia/) Camera+ Turned Down Acquisitions From Adobe, Google, Twitter; Also Says “F*ck The VCs” http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/08/camera-plus-turns-2-says-eff-the-vcs/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/08/camera-plus-turns-2-says-eff-the-vcs/) Nuance’s Dragon ID Lets You Unlock Your Smartphone Or Tablet By Talking To It5 http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/05/nuances-dragon-id-lets-you-unlock-your-smartphone-by-talking-to-it/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/05/nuances-dragon-id-lets-you-unlock-your-smartphone-by-talking-to-it/) Internet: Google shows new maps technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18348674 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18348674) Google Announces Massively Improved 3D Views For Google Earth, StreetView Backpacks & Offline Maps For Mobile http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/06/google-maps-for-mobile-gets-offline-maps/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/06/google-maps-for-mobile-gets-offline-maps/) Offline Google Maps to work on 'all devices with Android 2.2 or higher,' 3D compatibility less clear http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/offline-google-maps-support-confirmed-android-2-froyo-3d-maps/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/offline-google-maps-support-confirmed-android-2-froyo-3d-maps/) Google Maps for Android gets offline support, 'nothing to announce' regarding version compatibility http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/google-maps-for-android-gets-offline-support/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/google-maps-for-android-gets-offline-support/) Cloud Office Wars Go Mobile: Google Buys Quickoffice http://www.wired.com/cloudline/2012/06/google-quickoffice/ (http://www.wired.com/cloudline/2012/06/google-quickoffice/) Google Wields Quickoffice in Battle With Microsoft http://www.wired.

Andrew is off this week, so we didn't really have much of an agenda. That said, it's not like this is a busy time of year. Anyway, we did a whole show anyway, and it turned out rather well if I do say so myself.

Shownotes Iran 'to sue Google' over Gulf http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18108246 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18108246) Ceefax founding editor dies at 85 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18123992 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18123992) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: Analysts: Nokia On Track To Burn Through Its Whole $6B Cash Pile In Next 2 Years http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/18/analysts-nokia-on-track-to-burn-through-its-whole-6b-cash-pile-in-next-2-years/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/18/analysts-nokia-on-track-to-burn-through-its-whole-6b-cash-pile-in-next-2-years/) Oracle and Google Agree to Copyright Truce (For Now) http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/05/oracle-google-truce/ (http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/05/oracle-google-truce/) Nokia accuses Apple of Siri bias (Test Live On Show If Simon Has His iPhone at hand) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18071342 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18071342) US town police ban 'walk-texting' http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/18056565 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/18056565) Internet: Avengers box-office success shows pre-release piracy isn't necessarily the kiss of death http://boingboing.net/2012/05/15/avengers-box-office-success-sh.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/05/15/avengers-box-office-success-sh.html) Report: Thompson Out, Media Man Levinsohn In As Yahoo’s Interim CEO http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/13/report-thompson-out-media-man-levinsohn-in-as-yahoos-interim-ceo/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/13/report-thompson-out-media-man-levinsohn-in-as-yahoos-interim-ceo/) No More Beating Around The Bush At Yahoo: Thompson Is Out, Levinsohn In As CEO, Effective Immediately http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/13/no-more-beating-around-the-bush-at-yahoo-thompson-is-out-levinsohn-in-as-ceo-effectively-immediately-amoroso-new-chairman/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/13/no-more-beating-around-the-bush-at-yahoo-thompson-is-out-levinsohn-in-as-ceo-effectively-immediately-amoroso-new-chairman/) Yahoo CEO Thompson quits his post http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18053577 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18053577) Government to miss cookie cut-off http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18090118 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18090118) Milestone for wi-fi with 'T-rays' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18072618 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18072618) Google Chrome 19 Stable arrives, shares live tabs across your computers and phones (video) http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/google-chrome-19-stable-arrives-with-live-tab-sync/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/google-chrome-19-stable-arrives-with-live-tab-sync/) Chrome 19 syncs all open tabs across PCs and Android devices http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/chrome-19-syncs.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/chrome-19-syncs.php) Stupid Thing RIM and Nintendo Have Done This Week: RIM patent proposes battery-charging cellphone holster http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/rim-blackberry-patent-cellphone-battery-charging-holster (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/rim-blackberry-patent-cellphone-battery-charging-holster)/ Games: What Makes The Elder Scrolls Online A Modern MMO http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/17/what-makes-the-elder-scrolls-online-a-modern-mmo.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/17/what-makes-the-elder-scrolls-online-a-modern-mmo.aspx) Elder Scrolls Online Faction Profile: Aldmeri Dominion http://www.gameinformer.com/games/the_elder_scrolls_online/b/pc/archive/2012/05/16/elder-scrolls-online-faction-profile-aldmeri-dominion.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/games/the_elder_scrolls_online/b/pc/archive/2012/05/16/elder-scrolls-online-faction-profile-aldmeri-dominion.aspx) 38 Studios doesn't make payroll, can't pay state either [update] - Joystiq http://i.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/38-studios-doesnt-make-payroll

You try doing a tech news show in the middle of May. I dare you. Beginning: Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: Motorola files patent application for anti-smear display tech http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/motorola-patent-application-for-anti-smear-display-tech/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/motorola-patent-application-for-anti-smear-display-tech/) Europe votes to cap data roaming prices, will make it cheaper to tweet from Ibiza http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/europe-votes-to-cap-data-roaming-prices/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/europe-votes-to-cap-data-roaming-prices/) Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/nokia-confirms-pureview-808-coming-to-us (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/nokia-confirms-pureview-808-coming-to-us)/ Kicking Nokia When It's Down, Class-Action Suit Filed | Epicenter | Wired.com http://m.wired.com/epicenter/2012/05/kicking-nokia-when-its-down-class-action-suit-filed/ (http://m.wired.com/epicenter/2012/05/kicking-nokia-when-its-down-class-action-suit-filed/) Nokia loses UK appeal against IPCom's pointless patent posturing http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/nokia-loses-ipcom-uk-appeal/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/nokia-loses-ipcom-uk-appeal/) ComiXology Announces 65M Downloads, Inks Exclusive Multi-year Deal With Marvel To Distribute Digital Comics http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/08/comixology-announces-65m-downloads-inks-exclusive-multi-year-deal-with-marvel-to-distribute-digital-comics/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/08/comixology-announces-65m-downloads-inks-exclusive-multi-year-deal-with-marvel-to-distribute-digital-comics/) Apple's iPad WiFi + 4G renamed 'iPad WiFi + Cellular' across many of its stores http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/12/apple-new-ipad-wifi-4g-now-ipad-cellular (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/12/apple-new-ipad-wifi-4g-now-ipad-cellular)/ Internet: Netherlands becomes first EU nation to enshrine Net Neutrality in law http://boingboing.net/2012/05/09/netherlands-becomes-first-eu-n.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/05/09/netherlands-becomes-first-eu-n.html) Kiwi ISP offers "global mode" for circumventing regional blocks http://boingboing.net/2012/05/09/kiwi-isp-offers-global-mode.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/05/09/kiwi-isp-offers-global-mode.html) UK faces £1bn broadband shortfall http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17954346 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17954346) Stupid Thing RIM and Nintendo Have Done This Week: RIM continues the executive shuffle with new COO and CMO http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/rim-continues-the-executive-shuffle-with-new-coo-and-cmo (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/rim-continues-the-executive-shuffle-with-new-coo-and-cmo)/ RIM patents trapezoidal BlackBerry keyboards for slanty-thumbed texters http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/rim-angled-keyboard-patent/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/rim-angled-keyboard-patent/) RIM Launches The Most Boring Anti-Apple Campaign I’ve Ever Witnessed http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/07/rim-launches-the-most-boring-anti-apple-campaign-ive-ever-witnessed/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/07/rim-launches-the-most-boring-anti-apple-campaign-ive-ever-witnessed/) ----------------------------------------------------------- Nintendo DSi drops to $100, DSi XL drops to $130 on May 20th http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/nintendo-dsi-dsixl-price-drop-may-20/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/nintendo-dsi-dsixl-price-drop-may-20/) DSi drops to $100, DSi XL drops to $130 May 20 http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/dsi-drops-to-100-dsi-xl-drops-to-130-may-20 (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/dsi-drops-to-100-dsi-xl-drops-to-130-may-20)/ Nintendo prepares to kill off Aqua Blue 3DS, dump it in a watery grave http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/nintendo-3ds-aqua-blue-ceases-production/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/nintendo-3ds-aqua-blue-ceases-production/)

We have a whole new section for them. Beginning: Google Docs adds 450 fonts and 60 templates, sadly includes Comic Sans http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/google-docs-adds-450-fonts-and-60-templates/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/google-docs-adds-450-fonts-and-60-templates/) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: Let’s Talk About The Galaxy S3 http://techsupportrich.com/lets-talk-about-the-galaxy-s3/ (http://techsupportrich.com/lets-talk-about-the-galaxy-s3/) Samsung Galaxy S III gets benchmarked, shows plenty of promise http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/gsiii-benchmarks/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/gsiii-benchmarks/) Samsung Galaxy S III Tracks Your Eyes, Knows When You're Ready to Call http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-tracks-your-eyes-knows-when-youre-ready-to-call/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-tracks-your-eyes-knows-when-youre-ready-to-call/) Samsung unveils new Galaxy phone http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17935684 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17935684) Samsung Galaxy S III is official: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, quad-core Exynos processor and gesture functions http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-is-official/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-is-official/) Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S II: what's changed? http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/galaxy-s-iii-whats-changed/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/galaxy-s-iii-whats-changed/) Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED display http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/galaxy-s-iii-microscope-hd-super-amoled/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/galaxy-s-iii-microscope-hd-super-amoled/) Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900 http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-vs-iphone-4s-htc-one-x-lumia-900/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-vs-iphone-4s-htc-one-x-lumia-900/) Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy S II and Galaxy S: meet the family http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-family-tree/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-family-tree/) Samsung Galaxy S III HSPA+ arriving in May, 4G version hitting North America this summer http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-hspa-arriving-in-may-4g-version-hitting-n/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-hspa-arriving-in-may-4g-version-hitting-n/) Samsung and Dropbox offer Galaxy S III users up to 50GB of extra storage http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-dropbox-gsiii/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-dropbox-gsiii/) Samsung announces SmartStay and S Voice features for the Galaxy S III http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-s-voice-smartstay-galaxy-siii/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-s-voice-smartstay-galaxy-siii/) Samsung Galaxy S III gets an early exclusive on Flipboard, headed to other Android phones in 'coming months' http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-gets-an-early-exclusive-on-flipboard-comin/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-gets-an-early-exclusive-on-flipboard-comin/) Samsung unveils Galaxy S III accessories: wireless charger, S-pebble MP3, AllCast wireless dongle in tow http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-accessories-unveiled/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-accessories-unveiled/) Samsung's Galaxy S III now has a commercial to call its own (video) http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsungs-galaxy-s-iii-now-has-a-commercial-to-call-its-own-vid/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsungs-galaxy-s-iii-now-has-a-commercial-to-call-its-own-vid/) Samsung launches new services for the Galaxy S III: Music Hub, S Health and more http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-launches-new-services-for-the-galaxy-s-iii-music-hub-s/

Google did this thing this week. We talked about it. Beginning: FBI: Hundreds Of Thousands May Lose Internet In July - The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/04/20/hundreds-of-thousands-may-lose-internet-in-july_n_1441260.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/04/20/hundreds-of-thousands-may-lose-internet-in-july_n_1441260.html) http://www.dcwg.org/ (http://www.dcwg.org/) http://www.dcwg.org/detect/ (http://www.dcwg.org/detect/) http://www.dns-ok.us/ (http://www.dns-ok.us/) Internet: Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Drive... yes, really http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/introducing-google-drive-yes-really.html?m=1 (http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/introducing-google-drive-yes-really.html?m=1) Google offers 1TB cloud storage http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17831725 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17831725) Google Drive vs. the competition: pricing plans and perks, compared -- Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/google-drive-vs-the-competition-dropbox-skydrive-icloud (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/google-drive-vs-the-competition-dropbox-skydrive-icloud)/ Hands On With Google Drive: Cloud Storage for Google Loyalists http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/hands-on-with-google-drive-cloud-storage-for-google-loyalists/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/hands-on-with-google-drive-cloud-storage-for-google-loyalists/) Google Drive preview: an in-depth look at features and functionality http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/google-drive-hands-on (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/google-drive-hands-on)/ Google Translate now serving over 200 million people per month http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/google-translate-now-serving-over-200-million-people-per-month/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/google-translate-now-serving-over-200-million-people-per-month/) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: Samsung May Have Just Become The King Of Mobile Handsets, While S&P Downgrades Nokia To Junk http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/27/samsung-may-have-just-become-the-king-of-mobile-handsets-while-sp-downgrades-nokia-to-junk/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/27/samsung-may-have-just-become-the-king-of-mobile-handsets-while-sp-downgrades-nokia-to-junk/) 5 Reasons Why Nokia Lost Its Handset Sales Lead and Got Downgraded to 'Junk' http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/5-reasons-why-nokia-lost-its-handset-sales-lead-and-got-downgraded-to-junk/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/5-reasons-why-nokia-lost-its-handset-sales-lead-and-got-downgraded-to-junk/) Samsung's Q1 2012 profits nearly double year-over-year on higher margins for TVs and phones http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/samsung-q1-2012-earnings/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/samsung-q1-2012-earnings/) Confirmed: Galaxy S III To Pack Samsung’s New 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad Processor http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/25/confirmed-galaxy-s-iii-to-pack-samsungs-new-1-4ghz-exynos-4-quad-processor/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/25/confirmed-galaxy-s-iii-to-pack-samsungs-new-1-4ghz-exynos-4-quad-processor/) Samsung's Next Galaxy Phone to Pack New Quad-Core CPU http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/samsung-exynos-chip-galaxy-s-iii/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/samsung-exynos-chip-galaxy-s-iii/) Samsung unveils smartphone chip http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17862656 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17862656) Samsung announces 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad as basis for Galaxy S3 http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/25/samsung-announces-1-4ghz-exynos-4-quad-as-basis-for-galaxy-s3 (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/25/samsung-announces-1-4ghz-exynos-4-quad-as-basis-for-galaxy-s3)/ AnTuTu pegs Galaxy S III as most powerful Android device, potentially reveals its specs http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/25/antutu-purportedly-reveals-galaxy-s-iii-specs/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/25/antutu-purportedly-reveals-galaxy-s-iii-specs/) Samsung Galaxy S3 release date,

We're back with another look at tech stuff. This is what you might call, a long one. Beginning: Commodore 64 creator dies http://boingboing.net/2012/04/10/commodore-64-creator-dies.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/04/10/commodore-64-creator-dies.html) Commodore founder and former Atari owner Jack Tramiel passes away http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/09/commodore-founder-and-former-atari-owner-jack-tramiel-passes-awa (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/09/commodore-founder-and-former-atari-owner-jack-tramiel-passes-awa)/ RIP Jack Tramiel, Commodore founder and computing pioneer http://www.gamesradar.com/rip-jack-tramiel-commodore-founder-and-computing-pioneer (http://www.gamesradar.com/rip-jack-tramiel-commodore-founder-and-computing-pioneer)/ Iran Hopes to Be Rid of Meddlesome Internet by August http://gizmodo.com/5900524/iran-hopes-to-be-rid-of-meddlesome-internet-by-august (http://gizmodo.com/5900524/iran-hopes-to-be-rid-of-meddlesome-internet-by-august) Iran denies reports that internet will be cut, replaced by "clean, national intranet" http://boingboing.net/2012/04/10/iran-denies-reports-that-inter.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/04/10/iran-denies-reports-that-inter.html) Iran's "Halal Internet" evolves into a mere more-ambitious censorship regime http://boingboing.net/2012/04/18/irans-halal-internet-evo.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/04/18/irans-halal-internet-evo.html) Internet: Netflix for Xbox 360 updates with better contrast and episode navigation http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/netflix-for-xbox-360-updates-with-better-contrast-and-episode-na/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/netflix-for-xbox-360-updates-with-better-contrast-and-episode-na/) Netflix Updates Xbox 360 App, Adds Single Sign-On, Improved Facebook Sharing Outside The U.S. http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/09/netflix-updates-xbox-360-app-adds-single-sign-on-facebook-sharing-outside-the-u-s/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/09/netflix-updates-xbox-360-app-adds-single-sign-on-facebook-sharing-outside-the-u-s/) Netflix for Android updated with fresher UI for volume controls, other 'stability improvements' http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/netflix-for-android-updated-with-user-interface-changes/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/netflix-for-android-updated-with-user-interface-changes/) Glitch delays net suffix deadline http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17700148 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17700148) Norwich City soccer team demands teen's arrest for finding unannounced images on public website http://boingboing.net/2012/04/19/norwich-city-soccer-team-deman.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/04/19/norwich-city-soccer-team-deman.html) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Apple and 5 Publishers Over E-Book Pricing http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/04/doj-files-antitrust-suit-against-apple-and-five-publishers/ (http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/04/doj-files-antitrust-suit-against-apple-and-five-publishers/) DOJ Announces Terms of Settlement With 3 Publishers in E-Book Lawsuit http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/04/doj-terms-settlement-ebook/ (http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/04/doj-terms-settlement-ebook/) Justice Department formally charges Apple, big five publishers in e-book price fixing case (update) http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/11/doj-formally-sues-apple/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/11/doj-formally-sues-apple/) Apple says e-book price fixing charges 'simply not true,' Macmillan also responds http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/apple-says-e-book-price-fixing-charges-simply-not-true/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/apple-says-e-book-price-fixing-charges-simply-not-true/) U.S. Files Antitrust Charges Against Apple, Book Publishers (UPDATE) http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/11/u-s-files-antitrust-charges-against-apple-book-publishers/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/11/u-s-files-antitrust-charges-against-apple-book-publishers/) Apple,

We talk about tech stuff. You know the score. Beginning: Internet: Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: RIM confirms departures of two top BlackBerry, BBM execs http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/06/rim-confirms-departures-of-two-top-blackberry-bbm...

(http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gonebust-189x300.jpg) This week it seems everybody is going bust and shutting down. Sad times indeed. Shownotes after the break. Internet: A Fleet Of Pirate Bay Aerial Server Drones? Why Not? http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/a-fleet-of-pirate-bay-aerial-server-drones-why-not/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/a-fleet-of-pirate-bay-aerial-server-drones-why-not/) Pirate Bay servers going airborne in tiny drones http://boingboing.net/2012/03/19/pirate-bay-servers-going-airbo.html (http://boingboing.net/2012/03/19/pirate-bay-servers-going-airbo.html) Pirate Bay Sets Course for Un-Killable Cloud http://www.wired.com/cloudline/2012/03/pirate-bay-cloud/ (http://www.wired.com/cloudline/2012/03/pirate-bay-cloud/) Mozilla caves, will support H.264 to avoid 'irrelevance' http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/mozilla-caves-will-support-h-264-to-avoid-irrelevance/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/mozilla-caves-will-support-h-264-to-avoid-irrelevance/) YouTube wants to make your crummy video slightly less crummy http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/youtube-wants-to-make-your-crummy-video-slightly-less-crummy/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/youtube-wants-to-make-your-crummy-video-slightly-less-crummy/) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: RIM Falls Short: BlackBerry Shipments Down 21% From Q3, Former Co-CEO Jim Balsillie Resigns http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/rim-falls-short-blackberry-shipments-down-21-from-q3-former-co-ceo-jim-balsillie-resigns-from-board/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/rim-falls-short-blackberry-shipments-down-21-from-q3-former-co-ceo-jim-balsillie-resigns-from-board/) RIMour: RIM Is Laying Off Execs As Dust Settles Post-Earnings http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/rimour-rim-is-laying-off-execs-as-dust-settles-post-earnings/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/rimour-rim-is-laying-off-execs-as-dust-settles-post-earnings/) Blackberry maker posts $125m loss http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17557177 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17557177) Windows Phone Inches Past Near-Dead Symbian In U.K. Market Share http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/20/windows-phone-inches-past-near-dead-symbian-in-u-k-market-share/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/20/windows-phone-inches-past-near-dead-symbian-in-u-k-market-share/) Samsung Exec Says Galaxy S III Could Launch In April After All http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/samsung-exec-says-galaxy-s-iii-could-launch-in-april-after-all/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/samsung-exec-says-galaxy-s-iii-could-launch-in-april-after-all/) Unnamed Samsung exec says quad-core Exynos inside Galaxy S III, LTE on-chip http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/unnamed-samsung-exec-says-quad-core-exynos-inside-galaxy-s-iii/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/unnamed-samsung-exec-says-quad-core-exynos-inside-galaxy-s-iii/) Unraveling the next exciting Android phone: Samsung Galaxy S III http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/unraveling-the.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/unraveling-the.php) Rejoice, Twitter Power Users: “Next Generation” Tweetdeck Apps Coming For Android And iOS http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/17/rejoice-twitter-power-users-next-generation-tweetdeck-apps-are-coming-for-android-and-ios/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/17/rejoice-twitter-power-users-next-generation-tweetdeck-apps-are-coming-for-android-and-ios/) Visualized: new iPad burns 10 degrees hotter than its predecessor http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/new-ipad-10-degrees-hotter/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/new-ipad-10-degrees-hotter/) Apple: don't worry about hot iPad reports, it's cool http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/apple-dont-worry-about-hot-ipad-reports-its-cool/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/apple-dont-worry-about-hot-ipad-reports-its-cool/) Heatgate or Hype? Thermal imaging of new iPad vs. iPad 2 (photo) http://boingboing.net/2012/03/22/thermal-imaging-of-new-ipad-vs.html

I think we've been over this, don't text me. Find Gary at all these places: http://www.youtube.com/user/mole237 (http://www.youtube.com/user/mole237) www.justgiving.com/hypermolerockband (http://www.justgiving.com/hypermolerockband) https://twitter.com/#!/hypermole80 (https://twitter.com/#!/hypermole80) http://www.g2po.com/Video.aspx?directorid=24 (http://www.g2po.com/Video.aspx?directorid=24) Find Rich at all these places: http://www.techsupportrich.com (http://www.techsupportrich.com) http://www.facebook.com/techsupportrich (http://www.facebook.com/techsupportrich) And find Simon and Andrew on Twitter @Uraifen (https://twitter.com/#!/uraifenn) and @thatsatanicpony (https://twitter.com/#!/thatsatanicpony) Shownotes follow: Internet: Google to switch on 'semantic search' within months, emphasize things as well as words http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/google-semantic-search/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/google-semantic-search/) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: Rumor: Google planning to undercut everybody with sub-$200 tablet http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/rumor-google-pl.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/rumor-google-pl.php) Samsung heralds European arrival of Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S II (updated) http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/12/samsung-heralds-european-arrival-of-ice-cream-sandwich-for-galax/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/12/samsung-heralds-european-arrival-of-ice-cream-sandwich-for-galax/) Samsung Finally Pushes Ice Cream Sandwich To The Galaxy S IIs Of The World http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-ice-cream-sandwich/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-ice-cream-sandwich/) Galaxy S2 gets Ice Cream update http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17352795 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17352795) Samsung official claims Apple's releasing a 7.85-inch iPad http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-785-inch-tablet-rumor (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-785-inch-tablet-rumor)/ CyanogenMod disables root access by default, now requires user configuration http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/cyanogenmod-disables-root-access-by-default (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/cyanogenmod-disables-root-access-by-default)/ Apple's New iPad 4G is Tough to Crack Open, Even Tougher to Fix http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/03/apple-new-ipad-teardown/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/03/apple-new-ipad-teardown/) Sony's new phone has a touchscreen that doesn't require touching http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/sonys-new-phone.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/sonys-new-phone.php) Sony unveils new touchless phone http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17367993 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17367993) Chinese official: We're not issuing 4G licenses for another two to three years http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/chinese-official-were-not-issuing-4g-licenses-for-another-two/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/chinese-official-were-not-issuing-4g-licenses-for-another-two/) Nokia Lumia Windows 8 Tab Coming Later This Year? http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/nokia-lumia-windows-8-tab-coming-later-this-year/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/nokia-lumia-windows-8-tab-coming-later-this-year/) Rumor: Nokia building Lumia-branded Windows 8 tablet for this year http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/rumor-nokia-bui.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/rumor-nokia-bui.php) Games: Report: UK retailer Game is for sale http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/report-uk-retailer-game-is-for-sale (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/report-uk-retailer-game-is-for-sale)/ Only 1 Out of 5 Mass Effect Gamers Plays As A Woman [Mass Effect] http://kotaku.com/5893980/only-1-out-of-5-mass-effect-gamers-plays-as-a-woman (http://kotaku.com/5893980/only-1-out-of-5-mass-effect-gamers-plays-as-a-woman) BioWare Offers Multiplayer Statistics For Mass Effect 3 http://www.gameinformer.

I haven't been checking the news this week. Did something happen? Google plugs 14 holes, hands out $47k to security researchers http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/google-plugs-14-holes-hands-out-47k-to-security-researchers (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/google-plugs-14-holes-hands-out-47k-to-security-researchers)/ Amazon, Google Cut Cloud Prices, but Is It Enough? http://www.wired.com/cloudline/2012/03/amazon-google/ (http://www.wired.com/cloudline/2012/03/amazon-google/) Google Drive And The Cloud Wars http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/03/google-drive-cloud-wars/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/03/google-drive-cloud-wars/) Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders: Google plans unified gaming hub for Play, cross-platform titles a possibility http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/google-plans-unified-gaming-hub-for-play-cross-platform-titles/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/google-plans-unified-gaming-hub-for-play-cross-platform-titles/) Android Market raises maximum app size to 4GB, APK files still limited to 50MB http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/android-market-4gb-app-limit/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/android-market-4gb-app-limit/) Google Play replaces Android Market, new source for apps, books, movies and music (video) http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/google-play-replaces-android-market/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/google-play-replaces-android-market/) Goodbye Android Market, Hello Google Play http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/06/goodbye-android-market-hello-google-play/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/06/goodbye-android-market-hello-google-play/) Google Play? What The Hell Was Wrong With Android Market? http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/06/google-play-what-the-hell-was-wrong-with-android-market/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/06/google-play-what-the-hell-was-wrong-with-android-market/) What’s Next For Google Play? Audiobooks And Magazines http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/07/whats-next-for-google-play-audiobooks-and-magazines/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/07/whats-next-for-google-play-audiobooks-and-magazines/) Google kills Android Market, launches Google Play http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/alert-google-re.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/alert-google-re.php) Android's Dessert Lineage to Continue With 'Key Lime Pie,' Report Says http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/03/android-software-jellybean-key-lime-pie/ (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/03/android-software-jellybean-key-lime-pie/) Apple unveils high-def iPad http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17292424 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17292424) New iPad has power-sipping Bluetooth 4.0 http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/new-ipad-has-power-sipping-bluetooth-4-0/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/new-ipad-has-power-sipping-bluetooth-4-0/) The new iPad is official, with Retina display, LTE and A5X CPU. Available March 16th http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/the-new-ipad-is-official (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/the-new-ipad-is-official)/ Apple unveils 'the new iPad' with Retina Display and 4G, out March 16 http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/here-it-is-appl.php (http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/here-it-is-appl.php) Apple's new iPad ship date slips to March 19th in the US http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/apples-new-ipad-ship-date-slips-to-march-19th-in-the-us/ (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/apples-new-ipad-ship-date-slips-to-march-19th-in-the-us/) Siri sort-of comes to the new iPad, does voice dictation only http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/siri-sort-of-comes-to-the-new-ipad (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/siri-sort-of-comes-to-the-new-ipad)/ The new iPad vs. iPad 2: what's changed? http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/new-ipad-vs-ipad-2 (http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/new-ipad-vs-ipad-2)/ Apple Announces A $499 Retina-Equipped iPad (It’s Just Called iPad) http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/07/apple-announces-a-retina-equipped-ipad-its-just-called-ipad/