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Wednesday 13 November 2013

Android 4.4 KitKat coming to Moto X in “a matter of weeks”

by Alex Colon

Nov 13 2013, 6:37am PDT
Motorola on Wednesday announced that it is readying an update to Android 4.4 KitKat for the Moto X. It will be released in the coming weeks.
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In fight over gag orders, US tech industry files complaint over FBI legal tactics

by Jeff John Roberts
Nov 13 2013, 6:35am PDT
Google, Microsoft and others are fighting to lift gag orders that prevent them from disclosing the number of surveillance requests they receive -- but the FBI won't even show them the legal arguments they are using to oppose the request.
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A week with the Jawbone UP24: One of the best activity trackers gets better

by Alex Colon
Nov 13 2013, 6:00am PDT
Jawbone’s UP24 wristband uses Bluetooth to wirelessly sync with your mobile device. And the Up app for iOS has been updated, making the fitness tracker more powerful than ever.
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Shapeways’ CEO: 3D printing could not only let you design products, it could let you design materials

by Signe Brewster
Nov 13 2013, 6:00am PDT
Shapeways plans to double the 3D printers operating at its New York factory by January. While the industry is changing fast, CEO Peter Weijmarshausen is looking forward with excitement.
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Bono backs connected toy company making the next-gen LEGO

by Stacey Higginbotham
Nov 13 2013, 6:00am PDT
The maker of Atoms connected toys has raised $2.1 million from former Apple executives and Bono. Up next is a ship date for its products that well before the holiday.
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Inside the Shapeways factory: a Willy Wonka wonderland for 3D printing (photos)

by Signe Brewster
Nov 13 2013, 6:00am PDT
The company is a go-to resource for people who don't own a 3D printer or are looking for a higher-quality print. Here's a look at the process each order goes through as it is turned into a physical object.
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Some Verizon users might be dropped down to 3G as carrier struggles with 4G LTE traffic in major cities

by Alex Colon
Nov 13 2013, 5:58am PDT
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo admitted that the carrier’s network quality has been compromised in some areas due to 4G LTE traffic, but a fix is on the way by the end of the year.
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Why Bill Gates doesn’t fear internet “balkanization”

by David Meyer
Nov 13 2013, 4:36am PDT
"The forces of unification are stronger" than those trying to fragment the internet, the former Microsoft chief said in Berlin on Wednesday.
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Netflix ditches Webkit to roll out slick new UI for smart TVs, Roku boxes and game consoles

by Janko Roettgers
Nov 12 2013, 9:01pm PDT
Netflix is bringing a completely revamped UI to smart TVs and connected devices - and it moved away from Webkit and HTML5 to bring the same features to less powerful devices.
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Tesla founder Elon Musk: A gas car is 5 times more likely to catch fire than a Tesla

by Jeff John Roberts
Nov 12 2013, 4:07pm PDT
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared some insight about why his car is safe, the need to colonize Mars, and the shyness that made it too hard to ask for a job at Netscape.
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Meet the Mini Metal Maker: A basic, sub-$1,000 3D printer that prints metal

by Signe Brewster
Nov 12 2013, 3:09pm PDT
Metal printers aren't ready to enter the average home, but a new printer on Indiegogo offers a workaround at a fairly affordable price.
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Quantifying my dogs: Four weeks with Whistle’s canine activity tracker

by Kevin Fitchard
Nov 12 2013, 1:06pm PDT
After testing the connected collar tag on my two dogs, I'm convinced Whistle has created something special. Whistle provides useful and engrossing data on a dog's daily activity, and it's only going to get better.
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Why we are moving our media coverage over to Gigaom

by Tom Krazit
Nov 12 2013, 1:00pm PDT
This is the last post we'll publish from paidContent as we move our media coverage under one Gigaom umbrella and a new Media channel.
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Securing your private messages with cryptography apps and services for iOS and OS X

by Geoffrey Goetz
Nov 12 2013, 12:14pm PDT
When it comes to secure online communication you can choose to secure the message, protect the identity of the messenger or both. These techniques for iOS and OS X devices will help ensure that your message gets to its intended recipient, and only that recipient.
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Google launches Portable Native Client, eliminating chip fragmentation in Chrome

by Kevin C. Tofel
Nov 12 2013, 11:23am PDT
Chromebook owners shouldn't have to worry much longer if an app will work on their device: Google unveiled Portable Native Client, which lets developers code once in C or C++ and then compile the app for Chrome on x86, ARM or MIPS hardware.
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Twitter introduces Custom Timelines, Storify takes a deep breath

by Lauren Hockenson
Nov 12 2013, 11:21am PDT
Twitter has released a new feature for power-users: Custom Timelines.
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Publishers want sites to pay for song lyrics, and they have a point

by Jeff John Roberts
Nov 12 2013, 10:59am PDT
Anyone can sing a song in the shower, but can they also post the lyrics on a website? In the case of commercial sites, publishers are saying no, and they have copyright law on their side.
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Amid “disappointing sales,” data suggests Motorola is nearly even with HTC in one respect

by Kevin C. Tofel
Nov 12 2013, 7:22am PDT
Reports of only 500,000 Moto X sales don't tell the whole story, given that there are also three Moto Droid Ultra phones. Chitika's mobile ad data indicates that Motorola is nearly even with HTC when it comes to web browsing on phones.
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To understand the potential of Tesla, look to the forest, not the trees

by Katie Fehrenbacher
Nov 12 2013, 6:00am PDT
While everyone's narrowly focused on earnings, accidents and stock prices for Tesla, the bigger picture is much larger.
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Video look at the excellent Zagg Folio for iPad Air

by Kevin C. Tofel
Nov 11 2013, 2:06pm PDT
How does the thinner, lighter iPad Air lend itself to a keyboard accessory? Pretty good if you have the right keyboard. I bought a Zagg Folio case and really like the typing experience, not to mention the backlit keys with various color choices.
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