Facebook and Yahoo duke it out in court, SOPA could be back on the table, and the flying car is finally here! (And it could be rival Duke Nukem Forever to be vaporware). All this and more as we present a special Easter edition of TECHGEEK Weekly!
OPINION: Speed isn’t optional Microsoft
I’ve been thinking over this post for a few months now, but Joshua Topolsky’s review of the Nokia Lumia 900 has reminded me that Microsoft has lost its speed. Especially with this quote:
For the iPad, dominating like the iPod will not happen
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Since its initial inception, the iPad has been the poster child for the tablet market, representing the gold standard for tablet perfection on basically every facet. The iPad’s software is unrivalled; it’s hardware, exquisite; and the marriage between the two, a couple that was always meant to be.
OPINION: For #KONY2012 – what happens in 2013?
On April 20, supporters of the campaign to the KONY 2012 campaign will be putting up posters supporting their cause and actively try and get their voice heard to politicians to do something. Being an awful pessimistic cynic, however, I ponder the question – what will happen in 2013? What happens if they are unsuccessful, or successful in their goals?
MPAA chief hints of SOPA/PIPA revival
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The controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act could find themselves back in the spotlight again, with the chief of the Motion Picture Association of America hinting at a possible revival of the bills.
BBC to broadcast (and stream) 24 channels in HD during Olympics
Talk about choice. The BBC has announced on Tuesday (and yes, we sort of missed it, but we didn’t realised it until now) that it will be launching 24 new channels for the duration of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
EMI terminates contract with Grooveshark
Grooveshark’s luck is running out, with their last major record label partner, EMI, terminating its contract with the company. Without any major record label support, the streaming music service’s future is now even more uncertain than it was ever before.
RIM opens up – now will manage corporate iPhone, Android phones
BlackBerry manufacturer RIM has finally released its new Mobile Fusion software – which will allow corporate environments to manage not only their BlackBerry and PlayBook tablets, but also any iPhone or Android device.
IT’S ON: Facebook launches countersuit against Yahoo – claims 10 patents its violating
Facebook has responded with Yahoo’s claims of patent infringement with its own counter-claim that Yahoo has violated 10 of its own patents – including its patents on social networking, privacy controls and in advertising.
TG at FIVE: An editor’s reflection over the past five years
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April 1. April Fools Day – a day where the internet comes together and confuse the heck out of you with fake news stories. But did you also know that April 1 is the site’s birthday? And today, we’re five. Yes, we’ve reached a milestone that many – even I – never thought we would see.
TECHGEEK Weekly 84: Electrify Cruise Sensation 4G+Wi-Fi!
Are you going to get the NBN? Plus, the ACCC calls Apple a liar, and that name for that Android phone – does it sound familiar? It should, and find out what that is on this week’s TECHGEEK Weekly.
South Australia AG to scrap M and PG ratings for video games when R18+ laws are introduced
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In a radio interview with 891 ABC Adelaide, South Australia’s Attorney-General John Rau has outlined his new classification laws, declaring that he will scrap not only the MA15+ rating, but the M15+ and PG ratings as well.
Twitter To Be Shut Down By May 1
This isn’t an error. Twitter today announced that by May 1, the famous, worldwide service will have been shut down. This move has come after a string of reports claiming that Twitter has become to powerful for its own good. The reports claim that Twitter has been able to control everything in peoples lifes from what they wear, to what they want to call their child.
Telstra announces long-awaited return of the Gold Phone
We’ve been dreaming about the return of the Telstra Gold Phone and it appears our dreams are Telstra’s commands. The return of the infamous 80s phone-box has been revealed via the companies Twitter and Facebook page, as well as a teaser page with extra details.
Gillard to replace Conroy with ‘someone more competent’
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EXCLUSIVE: Senator Stephen Conroy could be out of the cabinet with Prime Minister Julia Gillard already looking for someone to replace him as Communications Minister.