* Galaxy Note 10.1 is tablet to rival Apple's iPad * Goes on sale on Thursday in US, UK, South Korea * Boasts stylus-type pen, and split-screen functions * Costs $499 for 16 GB, WiFi-only model, same as iPad * Samsung shares flat in Seoul SEOUL, … Germany reopens Facebook facial-recognition inquiry, Facebook defends its ... - The Verge
Judge wants Apple, Samsung CEOs to talk - San Francisco Chronicle
The judge presiding over the intellectual property dispute between Apple and Samsung has asked the chief executive officers of the contending companies to talk again before the jury begins deliberating. "I'm going to make one more request that CEOs … Speculation Grows About iPad Mini Design - PC Magazine
By Chloe Albanesius With all the hysteria about the new iPhone in recent days, the alleged iPad mini has taken a backseat on the Apple rumor train. But fear not, small tablet fans, a few new tidbits about what Apple's more compact iPad will look like … Windows 8 Available for Download to Developers, IT Pros - eWeek
Samsung starts sales of Galaxy Note 10.1 in US, eyes niche demand in business ... - Washington Post
SEOUL, South Korea -- Samsung Electronics Co. is taking another shot at the dominance of Apple's iPad with a tablet equipped with a digital pen and a split screen mode at the same price tag. The Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Note 10.1 will go on sale … Analysts wary of Microsoft tablet 'fire sale' - CNET
Not quite ready - WaveRider hypersonic test flight ends in failure - Digitaltrends.com
It was always meant to end up plunging into the Pacific Ocean, but not quite in this fashion. A test flight of the hypersonic WaveRider jet ended in failure Tuesday, before its hypersonic engine even had a chance to fire up. Dreams of long-haul flights … Galaxy S III Jelly Bean Update to Roll Out Alongside Galaxy Note II Launching - The Droid Guy
The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is rumored to roll out simultaneously with the official launching of Galaxy Note II on August 29th. This is after reports that Samsung has already been testing the firmware for a … Google Adds 'Prior Art Finder' to Patent Search Tool - PC Magazine
By Chloe Albanesius Google this week expanded its online patent search feature to include those filed with the European Patent Office. The update also includes a "Prior Art Finder" to make it easier to determine if someone already holds a patent for a … Android Flash Player RIP: How to Get it Now That it's Gone - PCWorld
By Daniel Ionescu, PCWorld Aug 15, 2012 7:53 AM HTML5 has won the war with Adobe Flash for mobile devices. As of today, Flash for Android devices won't available to download anymore from the Google Play store and the company said it has stopped … 
by Peter Bright – Aug 16, 2012 12:53 am UTC MSDN and TechNet users are now hammering Microsoft's download servers and getting their hands for the first time on the final Windows 8 build. The various betas have been used and reviewed extensively; … 
* Program details classified; cost undisclosed * Goal to be able to get missiles anywhere in an hour By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES, Aug 15 (Reuters) – An unmanned experimental aircraft designed to fly six times the speed of sound broke apart over the … 
When you purchase a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 this week, you'll have a fabulous time sharing with none other than your favorite Samsung smartphone - the Galaxy S III. With the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note 10.1, you've got wi-fi direct connections … 
Summary: Nokia continues to actively support the Lumia 900 and you can now connect to your Windows or Mac computer and get your device updated. Microsoft and Nokia are also holding a press conference in a few weeks. I read about the Nokia Lumia 900 … 
* To hold joint New York event with Microsoft on Sept. 5 * Says will stick to Windows operating software * S&P downgrades Nokia credit rating to BB- * Nokia US shares gain 6 percent By Balazs Koranyi and Sinead Carew OSLO/NEW YORK Aug 15 (Reuters) … 
The third test flight of the Air Force's hypersonic X-51A Waverider aircraft has failed, the Los Angeles Times reports. The X-51A was launched over the Pacific Ocean yesterday, and the Air Force was hoping that it would reach mach 6 and keep flying for … 
Facebook has already been on the wrong end of a privacy investigation in Germany, but it looks like the company's legal woes aren't quite over yet. The New York Times reports that German data protection officials have reopened their investigation into … 
FACELESS: A German data protection official wants Facebook to delete biometric profiles of people stored without their explicit consent, saying they breach European privacy rules. In other words, he wants Facebook to delete users' faces from its … 
A closely watched test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to travel up to 3600 mph ended in disappointment when a part failed, causing it to plummet into the Pacific Ocean, the Air Force revealed. The unmanned X-51A WaveRider was launched over … 
The release comes mid-way through a patent trial involving the South Korean firm and Apple in which each company has accused the other of copying its technology. The new Android tablet distinguishes itself from the iPad by featuring a stylus and a … 
This week the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has been revealed for the USA in its Wi-fi iteration and starting today as well it'll be available for purchase in New York City. Of course those of you living outside of the NYC area or outside walking distance … 
By JESSICA E. VASCELLARO SAN JOSE, Calif.--A federal judge overseeing the high-stakes patent trial between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. requested Wednesday that the chief executives of both companies talk one more time to try to settle the … 
By Angela Moscaritolo After a $50 price drop last week, Sprint will now throw in a $100 American Express gift card if you buy any iPhone online with a new line of service. The promotion is only available through Aug. 26, and those who take advantage of … 
By WALTER S. MOSSBERG Even though they've been the best known competitors to Apple's dominant iPad, Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablets have lagged far behind the leader in popularity. For instance, according to documents Samsung had to release at a patent … 
A group of European rabbis wants Apple to remove "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion," over charges that it's an anti-Semitic hoax. by Lance Whitney Apple is again facing controversy over an item being sold through iTunes. The Conference of European … 
Technology Newsday New York > Business Print Aa Apple iPhone, iPad infringed on Samsung patents, witness says Originally published: August 15, 2012 9:57 AM Updated: August 15, 2012 10:02 AM By BLOOMBERG NEWS Samsung Electronics Co. moved from attacking … 
As we get closer to the launch of Microsoft's new version of Windows, a clearer picture is emerging about what the tablet landscape will look like at launch. We already know about the flagship Windows tablet, of course: Microsoft's own Surface, … 
After months of anticipation, Pinterest has gone all in on mobile with the launch of a native iPad app and its debut on Android. The company announced the new software at a party on Wednesday. Version 2.0 of the iPhone app is also now available in … 
Don't buy the iPhone 4S now; you're going to feel pretty silly when the new iPhone shows up just a few weeks later. by Roger Cheng commentary Now is not the time to buy Apple's iPhone 4S. It may seem obvious to some, but it's advice worth repeating as … 
Stop the presses! Overstock has the refurbished top-end Nook for a full $60 off the newly lowered price of a new one. And you still get a 1-year warranty. by Rick Broida But those price cuts can't compare with this: While supplies last, Overstock.com … 
The plug-in allows multimedia content created using the Flash format to be viewed via a web browser. Adobe will continue to develop the player for PCs. It will also support Air – a tool which lets developers turn web-based applications using Flash into … 
Summary: Google is expanding its patent search engine with millions of submissions to the European Patent Office. By Rachel King for Between the Lines | August 14, 2012 — 17:59 GMT (10:59 PDT) Google is improving its patent search tools by expanding …