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Tesla reveals the Model X, an all-electric SUV that's faster than a Porsche 911 - Torque News


Torque News

Tesla reveals the Model X, an all-electric SUV that's faster than a Porsche 911
Torque News
By David Herron on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 01:38 for Torque News The 2013 Tesla Model X unveiled tonight is an all-electric full size SUV/minivan, capable of holding 7 full size adults and all their luggage, and with the right options is capable of out ...
Tesla takes wraps off "falcon-winged" Model X SUVReuters
Tesla Shows Gull-Wing Electric SUV Ahead of Model S SalesBusinessWeek
Tesla Model X: Forget “falcon-wings”, the touchscreen dash is geek cred enoughSlashGear
AutoWeek -Wall Street Journal
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Diablo III launch postponed until at least Q2 2012 - SlashGear


SlashGear

Diablo III launch postponed until at least Q2 2012
SlashGear
For a while now we've been hearing that Diablo III would be landing this month. It seems that launch window isn't correct after all. Tom's Hardware reports that Blizzard will not be releasing any games in Q1 of 2012. The good news is that the game is ...
Diablo 3 Launching Between April and June, SWTOR Seemingly Fails to Wound WoWGamespy.com
WSJ UPDATE: Activision's Record Earnings Boosted By Latest GamesWall Street Journal
No Diablo III Until at Least April, Activision Blizzard SaysPC Magazine
BusinessWeek -Computerandvideogames.com -Los Angeles Times
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German Court Dismisses Latest Motorola Suit Against Apple - Wall Street Journal


Politico

German Court Dismisses Latest Motorola Suit Against Apple
Wall Street Journal
FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--A German court Friday dismissed a suit brought by Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) against Apple Inc. (AAPL) over a mobile communications technology patent, a spokesman for the court said. An Apple spokesman declined to ...
After Motorola Deal Approval, Can Google Hardware Be Far Behind?TIME
U.S. Said Likely to Approve Google's Bid for Motorola Mobility Next WeekBloomberg
Google, Microsoft and Apple Letters Aim to Keep Regulators at BayPCWorld
Washington Post -eWeek -BusinessWeek
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Google plans home entertainment system - The Guardian


The Guardian

Google plans home entertainment system
The Guardian
Google is planning a major push into home entertainment with a new music streaming system controlled by Android smartphones. The internet giant will make its first move into consumer electronics later this year, unveiling a Google-branded product that ...
Google working on Android@home music systemTelegraph.co.uk
Google to take on Sonos with wireless home entertainment systemZDNet (blog)
Google eyes home entertainment marketOutcome Magazine
New York Times (blog) -Hindustan Times
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Microsoft + Google = Apple - SlashGear


Globe and Mail

Microsoft + Google = Apple
SlashGear
If you aren'ta big Apple fan, this is going to sting. As of yesterday morning, AppleInsider reports that Microsoft's market cap was about $256.7 billion. At the same time, Google's market cap was about $198.9 billion. If you flipped over and looked at ...
Apple now worth more than Google and Microsoft combinedApple Insider
Canaccord: Apple Claims 80% of Q4 Mobile Handset ProfitsThe Mac Observer
Apple: The World's First Trillion-Dollar CompanyDailyFinance
Forbes -MarketWatch -24/7 Wall St.
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Apple preps apps for 'truly amazing' iPad 3 (with Siri?) - Computerworld (blog)


Business Today

Apple preps apps for 'truly amazing' iPad 3 (with Siri?)
Computerworld (blog)
By Jonny Evans Apple [AAPL] is in accelerated lock-down as it attempts to identify the best possible apps to demonstrate on the iPad 3 the company plans to launch at a special event next month. [ABOVE: As the iPad 2 spawned GarageBand, the iPad 3 will ...
Alleged iPad 3 casing photo appears, sources say coming soon with improved GPU ...The Verge
Apple in 'crunch mode' preparing apps to demo iPad 3CNET
Apple iPad 3 Unveiling Set for March: ReporteWeek
Los Angeles Times -SlashGear
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Meet Windows on ARM, Microsoft's New Tablet Platform - Wired News


Wired News

Meet Windows on ARM, Microsoft's New Tablet Platform
Wired News
By Tim Carmody Microsoft has good news for mobile users: Windows 8 will indeed run full-sized desktop applications on low-performance ARM-based tablets. But the new Windows 8 scheme is not without caveats. The only desktop applications to appear on ARM ...
Biggest competition for Windows tablets? Other Windows tabletsZDNet (blog)
Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA, to include Office apps for tabletsComputerworld
Microsoft to Hand Out ARM Chip Test Machines in Windows 8 PushBusinessWeek
Wall Street Journal -PCWorld -PC Magazine
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Double Fine Adventure raises over $1.2 million - Computerandvideogames.com


Toronto Star

Double Fine Adventure raises over $1.2 million
Computerandvideogames.com
Double Fine Productions has raised over $1.2 million for a new project from 33809 backers in a little over a day. The studio founded by Monkey Island, Full Throttle and Grim Fandango creator Tim Schafer is using Kickstarter, a funding platform where ...
Kickstarter sees two projects hit the $1 million markSlashGear
Video game makers use crowd-sourced funding for new projectUSA TODAY
Double Fine Raises $600K on Kickstarter in Just One DayPC Magazine
Escapist Magazine -Mashable -Digitaltrends.com
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Zebra stripes evolved to keep biting flies at bay - BBC News


BBC News

Zebra stripes evolved to keep biting flies at bay
BBC News
By Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC Nature Why zebras evolved their characteristic black-and-white stripes has been the subject of decades of debate among scientists. Now researchers from Hungary and Sweden claim to have solved the mystery.
How The Zebra Got Its StripesDiscovery News
Zebra stripes or the white stripes? They both repel horsefliesThe State Column
Zoologger: Don't bite – how the zebra got its stripesNew Scientist
Christian Science Monitor -RedOrbit -National Geographic
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Microsoft Windows Live Mesh - PC Magazine


Social Barrel

Microsoft Windows Live Mesh
PC Magazine
Makes your files accessible from nearly any computer. Works on both Windows (Vista and later) and Mac (OS X 10.5 and later) PCs. Offer remote desktop control. Well-designed dashboard. 5GB free cloud storage included. History of name-changes makes some ...
8 Features That Could Make Windows 8 GreatInformationWeek
Why Metro now rules at MicrosoftCNET
Microsoft fixes Windows 8 Consumer Preview launch event for Feb. 29Computerworld
msnbc.com -Washington Post -PCWorld
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Fire Rescue now offers 'enhanced services' to county...

While many Citrus County residents spent their Friday getting ready for the weekend, the county's Fire Rescue Services personnel marked the day as the start of a new service that will see Fire Rescue

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9/11 never forgotten in Florida public schools...

WELLINGTON - Representatives Joseph Abruzzo (D-Wellington) and Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) have teamed up with Senator Thad Altman (R-Melbourne) to sponsor legislation that aims to encourage public school educators in Florida to teach the significance of Sept. 11, 2001.

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New crack at Crystal River nuclear plant casts doubt on repair plan...

Another crack found has been found at the Crystal River Nuclear Power plant.

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Port Citrus feasibility study now 'on street'...

The county on Tuesday unanimously approved the beginning of the process of studying Port Citrus for economic viability.

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Port Citrus Town Hall scheduled for Nov. 22...

The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Crystal River Area Council will hold a town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

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Restoring the honor

A memorial area of St. Scholastica Parish honoring 4 million people will be revamped on Feb. 18

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Enhanced medical service

The county's Fire Rescue service is now taking medical calls as an enhanced approach to serving the community

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Helping the helpless

The Sheriff's Office is using what is being called a lifesaving tool.

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You're fired

The Citrus County Department of Development Services began 2012 by making its department five employees lighter.