 The Guardian | Microsoft aims to straddle two worlds with new Surface tablet San Antonio Express Microsoft's lumbering crawl into mobile technology had many writing off the titan of computer software as a has-been. But after unveiling its first tablet, called the Surface, some analysts advise not to count the company out just yet. Acer says Microsoft's move against Apple will fail Microsoft's Surface Tablet Said to Be Wi-Fi Only in First Models Microsoft Surface: Wi-Fi Only at Launch? |
 The Guardian | Judges tosses Apple v. Motorola CNET Ruling says neither Apple nor Motorola has been able to prove damages in the patent tussle over iOS and Android and that neither company will be permitted to refile a claim. by Edward Moyer A US judge has tossed out the Apple v. Federal judge in Chicago throws out Apple v. Motorola patent suit Judge blocks Apple in Google smartphone war Federal judge tosses Apple patent suit against Motorola |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Facebook ads make their way to Zynga's site CNET Anyone smell an advertising network? The social network displays its sponsored stories on someone else's site for the first time. by Donna Tam Zynga users may have noticed something unfamiliar on the Web site -- Facebook ads have crept over to the ... To Settle Lawsuit, Facebook Alters Policy for Its Like Button Zynga.com to show Facebook ads Facebook will change ad service to settle lawsuit |
 Kansas City Star | Tesla CEO sees EVs being as popular as gas-powered cars Reuters By Poornima Gupta | FREMONT, Calif, June 22 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk, an entrepreneur known for his outsized ambition, on Friday made a stunning forecast: battery-powered cars will likely match the internal combustion ... Tesla starts delivery out of former Nummi plant First Tesla Electric Sedans Hit the Road Tesla Ties Car Sales Goals to Apple-Style Store Strategy |
 CTV.ca | Nintendo 3DS XL CNET The mysterious ways in which Nintendo operates are on display once again as the company chose to skip an announcement at E3 2012 and waited two weeks after the fact to unveil the 3DS XL. Following nearly the same road map as the DSi, the 3DS XL hits ... Nintendo 3DS XL Available August 19 With Larger Screen And Improved Battery Screens twice as big on new Nintendo 3DS XL Large and in Charge: Meet the Nintendo 3DS XL |
The Guardian | Acer says Microsoft's move against Apple will fail CNET by Donna Tam Oliver Ahrens, Acer's senior VP and president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, told Reuters that Microsoft's strategy to take on Apple with the Surface tablet will fail. Microsoft left its partners in the dark about its tablet, ... DT Debate: Is the Microsoft Surface too little too late or will it strike ... 3 Things to Watch with Microsoft Surface PC Maker Acer: Microsoft's Surface Will Fail |
Kansas City Star | Tesla Motors begins delivering Model S electric cars in a Silicon Valley milestone San Jose Mercury News Tesla Motors (TSLA) on Friday rolled out the first Model S sedans for customers, a milestone that many hope could rev up the entire electric car industry and help return high-end manufacturing jobs to California. Hundreds of Tesla employees, ... Gov. Jerry Brown touts delivery of Tesla Model S electric cars First Tesla Electric Sedans Hit the Road Elon Musk Delivers The First Tesla Model S Car |
 Boston Globe | Driving the Tesla Model S Quickly, And Briefly Wired News By Damon Lavrinc It's been nearly four years since Tesla announced plans to expand its electric line-up from a singular sports car to a four-door, five-seater sedan. In the interim, the upstart automaker has grown its dealer network, secured more ... Tesla Motors and the robots that build the Model S (pictures) In a Silicon Valley milestone, Tesla Motors begins delivering Model S electric ... Gov. Jerry Brown touts delivery of the first Tesla Model S electric cars |
 NDTV | Google's impossibly clever Alan Turing doodle CNET In a doodle celebrating the 100th birthday of Alan Turing tomorrow, Google creates a conundrum that the majority of humanity simply won't understand. This is a good thing. by Chris Matyszczyk Normally, when Google creates doodles, it uses its brains to ... A Google Doodle for Alan Turing's 100th Birthday Is This the Smartest Google Doodle Yet? My Brother Alan |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Microsoft's Surface brings old Mac-vs.-PC war home again Los Angeles Times I'm becoming more and more convinced that Microsoft's Surface might just be a home wrecker. When Microsoft on Monday unveiled its long-rumored, arguably overdue entry to the tablet market, what really surfaced in my household was a battle that had been ... Will Microsoft's Surface matter to game developers? Will the Microsoft Surface be Wi-Fi only? 3 drawbacks that could spoil Microsoft's Surface tablet |
 SlashGear | Facebook Advertising expands to greater web SlashGear It began with Zynga, or that's what they'll say, when the advertising world saw Facebook expand this day. Facebook spokesperson Tucker Bounds has been charged with letting the world know that Zynga is the first place where Facebook's advertising ... Zynga.com to Show Facebook Ads Facebook expands ad business to Zynga's website |
 VentureBeat | Flipboard finally makes its way to Android phones, still no tablet support VentureBeat Flipboard, the app that turns your tired old RSS feeds and social streams into a slick digital magazine layout, is finally coming to Google Android platform with a brand new phone application, the startup announced today. Flipboard Jumps To Google Android, Adds Google+ Flipboard finally brings its magazine-like news reader to Android Flipboard Releases Android App |
The Guardian | Why the Microsoft Surface probably won't be an iPad killer CNET Questions around price, battery life and connectivity are among the issues that could minimize the threat to Apple's belle of the tablet ball. by Eric Mack Microsoft's Kung Fu may not be that strong in the face of the iPad Force. Microsoft Surface Heats Up Hardware Rivalry: 10 Products in the Cross Hairs The week in tech: 5 must-know things Microsoft Surface Tablet to be Wi-Fi Only at Launch |
 SlashGear | Nintendo 3DS XL isn't for adults SlashGear The folks at Nintendo are banking on a win for the expanded version of their double-3D-screened handheld system with the Nintendo 3DS XL, and with it comes a very clear message: made for kids. It should be clear to you if you're an owner of or a ... Nintendo Announces Super-Sized 3DS XL For August Nintendo 3DS XL to pop out August 19 for $199.99 Nintendo 3DS XL coming to US this summer |
 msnbc.com | Microsoft Surface tablet may cost $599, have Wi-Fi only msnbc.com Sources cited by TheNextWeb say that the base price for a Surface tablet will be $599 â€" and the Intel-powered "Pro" version will start at $999. Meanwhile, Bloomberg is reporting that the initial models will be Wi-Fi-only, rather than connecting to a ... 3 reasons Microsoft's Surface is no joke Microsoft Surface To Start At $599? Microsoft will launch Surface as Wi-Fi only, report says |
Telegraph.co.uk | Microsoft Surface Tablet: 10 Coolest Features InformationWeek 06/22/2012 Microsoft's slick new Windows 8 Surface tablet looks great, though pricing remains a question. Get up close with 10 of its most compelling features. Microsoft's initial player in the the tablet game appears promising, ... 3 reasons Microsoft's Surface is no joke Microsoft Surface Rumors Tip Price, Battery Life Microsoft Surface: Wi-Fi Only at Launch? |
 Wired News | Large and in Charge: Meet the Nintendo 3DS XL Wired News By Z Okay, I'll admit it; when a new iteration of the Nintendo 3DS handheld didn't make a showing at this month's E3 I got a little cocky. I'd been shrugging off rumors of the “3DS Lite,†the “3DS Mark II,†practically since the original 3DS hit the ... Nintendo 3DS XL to pop out August 19 for $199.99 Nintendo 3DS XL coming to US this summer Bigger, $199 Nintendo 3DS XL Coming Aug. 19 |
Telegraph.co.uk | Microsoft Surface tablet said to be wi-fi only for first release Washington Post June 22 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp.'s Surface tablet computer, unveiled this week to compete with Apple Inc.'s iPad, will initially go on sale without a connection to mobile-phone networks, according to two people familiar with the matter. Enterprise IT will kick Microsoft Surface to the curb Wi-Fi-only Microsoft Surface isn'ta setback, but a $999 price could hurt Microsoft Looks to Cut Into Apple's Tablet Market Share With the Unveiling of ... |
 Globe and Mail | Nintendo to launch 3DS XL on August 19 for $199.99 CNET The game company says that the device will come with a 4.88-inch display on top and a 4.18-inch screen on the bottom. by Don Reisinger Nintendo has announced a new entry in its portable game lineup. Dubbed the Nintendo 3DS XL, the device delivers the ... Revamped Nintendo 3DS 'XL' doubles screen size Nintendo announces 3DS XL Nintendo to start selling 3DS with larger screens |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Nintendo announces 3DS XL Telegraph.co.uk Video games giant reveals larger model of handheld console 3DS will be available on 28 July. The 3DS XL will launch in Europe on 28 July. The 3DS XL's 3D top screen is 90% larger than the current 3DS model. By Tom Hoggins, Video Games Editor Nintendo ... Nintendo shows off larger 3DS Nintendo to start selling 3DS with larger screens Nintendo Announces Jumbo 3DS With Double the Screen Size, Longer-life Battery |
 Inquirer | Nintendo shows off larger 3DS Inquirer By Dave Neal GAMING OUTFIT Nintendo will release another model of its handheld 3D console next month, giving players a much larger screen. The larger screen makes a lot of sense. The 3DS presented Nintendo with some sales challenges, ... Nintendo Announces Jumbo 3DS With Double the Screen Size, Longer-life Battery Nintendo to revamp 3DS handheld Nintendo launches 3DS XL |
 BBC News | Twitter taken offline by 'cascading bug', site confirms BBC News Twitter has blamed a "cascading bug" for rendering the social networking site inaccessible on Thursday. Users from around the world reported difficulties logging on to the site after problems started at about 17:00 BST. The service was affected for ... Twitter was downed by a cascading bug Twitter users frantic as site crashes for hours Twitter double outage blamed on bug |
Telegraph.co.uk | Nintendo Announces Jumbo 3DS With Double the Screen Size, Longer-life Battery PCWorld By Jay Alabaster, IDG News Nintendo will launch a new, jumbo-sized version of its 3DS handheld from next month, with a screen nearly twice the size of the current model, the Japanese company said Friday. The main screen of the "3DS LL" will be 1.9 ... Nintendo to revamp 3DS handheld Nintendo 3DS XL / LL supersizes glasses-free 3D gaming Nintendo to start selling 3DS with larger screens |
 Toronto Star | Wait for Windows Phone 8 or buy a Samsung Galaxy S3? CNET CNET's Marguerite Reardon helps one reader decide if he should wait for new Windows Phone 8 smartphones or buy the Google Android smartphone du jour. by Marguerite Reardon Microsoft's newest mobile OS -- Windows Phone 8 -- will add some key ... Windows Phone 8: What's the Impact? Will Microsoft Buy Nokia? Windows Phone 8 News is Awkward for Partner Nokia |
