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Archives for December 2013

Nelson Mandela, Paul Walker, and iPhone 5S top Google’s 2013 search listNelson Mandela, Paul Walker, and iPhone 5S top Google’s 2013 search list
Google said to be testing smart thermostats to save home energy useGoogle said to be testing smart thermostats to save home energy use
Microsoft loses top engineer to GoogleMicrosoft loses top engineer to Google
Amazon announces interest-free payment plan for Kindle Fire HDXAmazon announces interest-free payment plan for Kindle Fire HDX
Netflix Android update supports multiple user profilesNetflix Android update supports multiple user profiles
Canadian government investigates Google for ‘anti-competitive acts’Canadian government investigates Google for ‘anti-competitive acts’
Google buys Boston Dynamics, maker of spectacular and terrifying robotsGoogle buys Boston Dynamics, maker of spectacular and terrifying robots
Spec Sheet: comparing the Google Play Store’s smartphones and tabletsSpec Sheet: comparing the Google Play Store’s smartphones and tablets
EFF criticizes Google for removing secret Android app permission managerEFF criticizes Google for removing secret Android app permission manager
Skype for Android now floats video calls on top of other appsSkype for Android now floats video calls on top of other apps
The everywhere arcade: How Google is turning location into a game platformThe everywhere arcade: How Google is turning location into a game platform
Good Deal: get a 16GB Nexus 7 for $179.99Good Deal: get a 16GB Nexus 7 for $179.99
New Google Tips is surprisingly helpfulNew Google Tips is surprisingly helpful
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Pebble update finally adds Do Not Disturb mode and improved alarmsPebble update finally adds Do Not Disturb mode and improved alarms
YouTube relaxes restrictions to allow anyone to live stream video and Google+ HangoutsYouTube relaxes restrictions to allow anyone to live stream video and Google+ Hangouts

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