1. New Verizon ad calls iPhone 'misfit toy'  permalink

New Verizon ad calls iPhone 'misfit toy'
Chris Matyszczyk / Technically Incorrect

If you believed that the first "Droid Does" teaser was the last time Verizon was going to attack the iPhone, you would be mistaken. Here we go again.

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New Verizon ad calls iPhone 'misfit toy' Verizon takes another swing at AT&T, puts iPhone on the Island of Misfit Toys   —  AT&T might be suing Verizon for misrepresenting its network in ads, but that doesn't seem to have dissuaded Big Red from using that same map image in this new spot, which casts the iPhone away to the Island of Misfit Toys. Hard to argue with the premise, but here's the real question: why not just sack up use a real iPhone, instead of this ...

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New Verizon ad calls iPhone 'misfit toy' Verizon ads label iPhone a "misfit toy"   —  Verizon this weekend stepped up the pressure in its anti-AT&T campaign with three new ads (viewable below). The lead ad, "Misfit Toys," attacks the iPhone's attachment to AT&T and says it belongs on Rudolph's Island of Misfit Toys for running on a network with relatively low 3G coverage. Unlike the recent Droid ads, the new commercials take care ...

2. Apple TV 3.0: Update to Apple TV 3.0.1 or later to prevent content from temporarily disappearing until re-synced  permalink

Apple TV 3.0: Update to Apple TV 3.0.1 or later to prevent content from temporarily disappearing until re-synced
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You are using Apple TV software version 3.0 and all of your movies, TV shows, and songs appear to be present, but you have not yet updated to Apple TV software version 3.0.1.

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Jack Loftus / Gizmodo
News: Apple TV 3.0.1 Update Fixes Missing Content Bug Spy Shot Reveals... Traditional Apple Store Tables In New NYC Apple Store   —  Work continues on the posh Manhattan Apple Store , and reader/levitation expert Vincent snapped us some pics of this latest bastion of Apple retail consumerism. It looks like an Apple Store... from the sky—at night! Also, wooden tables. Trendy ones.

James Lewin / Podcasting News
News: Apple TV 3.0.1 Update Fixes Missing Content Bug Update Your Apple TV Now To Avoid Losing Your Media   —  Apple is warning that you should update your Apple TV asap to avoid losing your media: There is an issue with Apple TV software version 3.0 that can possibly cause your content to disappear after a period of time. All customers running Apple TV software version 3.0 should immediately restart their Apple TV and then upgrade [...]

3. Rickrolling iPhone worm is never gonna give you up  permalink

Rickrolling iPhone worm is never gonna give you up
Caroline McCarthy / CNET News

iPhones that have been "jailbroken" are potentially vulnerable to a worm that replaces the device's default wallpaper with, yes, a photo of pop singer Rick Astley.

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Rickrolling iPhone worm is never gonna give you up IPhone worm changes wallpaper to Rick Astley photo   —  Apple iPhone owners in Australia have reported that their smartphones have been infected by a worm that has changed their wallpaper to an image of 1980s pop crooner Rick Astley.

F-Secure Antivirus Research Team (mailto:weblog\ / F-Secure Antivirus Research
Rickrolling iPhone worm is never gonna give you up First iPhone worm found   —  We have located the first iPhone worm, dubbed as Ikee . It's currently spreading in the wild, but it's only able to infect devices that have been 'jailbroken' by their owners. Jailbreaking removes iPhone's protection mechanisms, allowing users to run any software they want. Affected users will find that their iPhone wallpaper has been altered to ...

4. Has Microsoft Placed Its Last Mobile Bet?  permalink

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When Microsoft first started talking about building mobile-phone software back in the late 1990s, handset makers that had been in the market for years scoffed. Sure, Microsoft was a huge software developer, but making software for mobile devices is different and more complicated than for PCs, they argued. After all, by the late '90s, some ...

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Weekend Reading: Goldman, Gold, Vegas, Sex, and Commercial Real Estate Mind-blowing natural user interface concept demos from Microsoft Research   —  It turns out 2019 is getting closer every day. At the moment, Microsoft’s chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie is doing the rounds at a number of prestigious colleges in the States showing off Microsoft’s vision for technology to solve the world’s biggest problems. Of course, one must use the latest in natural user interfaces ...

John Musser / ProgrammableWeb
Weekend Reading: Goldman, Gold, Vegas, Sex, and Commercial Real Estate 6 New APIs: Find Used Cars, Freelance Workers, Foreclosures, and Mobile Phones   —  This past week we had 6 new APIs added to our API directory . These new web services include the first "foreclosure API" , a basic API for generating random numbers for use in casino software, an used car API to let you search 2 million vehicle listings, an API for geo-locating mobile phones, an API for accessing a large marketplace of freelance ...

5. Cisco unveils new collaboration tools for enterprise  permalink

Sam Diaz / CNET News

The enhanced suite of offerings includes a new social-networking software designed for a corporate setting and a new cloud-based e-mail hosting service.

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Jack Wallen / GHacks technology news
Cisco unveils new collaboration tools for enterprise Install OpenGoo for in house collaboration tools   —  Do you use Google for your collaboration tools? Gmail? Google Documents? Contacts? Although the Google suite is a very nice suite of tools that has grown exponentially in popularity, there is something to be said about keeping your collaboration tools in-house. There are plenty of tools that will allow you to set up such a [...]

Ben Worthen / WSJ.com
Cisco’s New Collaboration Push Explained   —  Cisco Systems is set to release several new products on Monday aimed at helping workers communicate better. The so-called collaboration tools include an email hosting service, video-sharing and social-networking products, and integrate Cisco’s high-end video-conferencing system with its existing Web conferencing software.

6. Nvidia CEO says 'no' to Intel-compatible chip  permalink

Nvidia CEO says 'no' to Intel-compatible chip
Brooke Crothers / CNET News

Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang dismisses rumors that the graphics chip supplier is working on an Intel-compatible chip. Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog

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Nvidia CEO says 'no' to Intel-compatible chip Intel Readies 2.3GHz, 3.5GHz WiMax Support With Kilmer Peak   —  Intel has begun production of a wireless chipset, called Kilmer Peak, that will support the 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz versions of WiMax.

7. NSFW: After Fort Hood, another example of how ‘citizen journalists’ can’t handle the truth  permalink

NSFW: After Fort Hood, another example of how ‘citizen journalists’ can’t handle the truth
Paul Carr / TechCrunch

I'd probably feel slightly smug, if I didn't feel so sick. Smug that after two weeks of me suggesting that social media might not be an unequivocally Good Thing in terms of privacy and human decency , the news has delivered the perfect example to support my view. Unfortunately it's hard to feel smug - hard to feel anything but sadness and nausea -

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On Citizen Journalism, The Degradation Of Society, And Bitchmemes Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House   —  Handing President Obama a hard-fought victory, the House voted to approve a $1.1 trillion, 10-year plan that Democrats said could be their defining social policy achievement.

Paul Carr / TechCrunch Europe
On Citizen Journalism, The Degradation Of Society, And Bitchmemes NSFW: After Fort Hood, another example of how ‘citizen journalists’ can’t handle the truth   —  I’d probably feel slightly smug, if I didn’t feel so sick. Smug that after two weeks of me suggesting that social media might not be an unequivocally Good Thing in terms of privacy and human decency, the news has delivered the perfect example to support my view. Unfortunately it’s hard to feel smug – hard to feel [...]

8. “Horrible Things” Slink Back Into Zynga  permalink

“Horrible Things” Slink Back Into Zynga
Michael Arrington / TechCrunch

Just five days ago Zynga CEO Mark Pincus said mobile subscriptions, among other scammy offers, would be removed from Zynga's popular Facebook and MySpace games. "We have also removed all mobile ads until we see any that offer clear user value," he said. So we were surprised yesterday to see a screen shot clearly showing a mobile subscription ad ...

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Zynga Credibility Evaporating - What's The Effect On Its Super Star VC Investors? Zynga’s FishVille Sleeps With The Fishes For Ad Violations   —  Zynga's most recent Facebook game, FishVille, has temporarily been taken offline by Facebook for advertising violations . FishVille will remain suspended, Facebook tells us, "until Facebook is satisfied that Zynga demonstrates compliance with Facebook restrictions -- as well as Zynga's own restrictions -- on the ads it offers users." This is a ...

9. Obama, Netanyahu to meet as U.S. peace effort flounders  permalink

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama was due to hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Monday amid floundering U.S. efforts to jump-start stalled Middle East peace talks.

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Obama, Netanyahu to meet as U.S. peace effort flounders Landmark health bill passes House on close vote   —  (AP) -- The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed far-reaching health care legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard-won victory on his chief domestic priority though the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky.

Chicagotribune.com
Tough fight in Senate awaits health care bill   —  As the struggle over health care enters an even tougher phase, President Barack Obama has hit both a milestone and a speed bump in his dual pursuit of a major overhaul of the nation's medical system and a rebirth for liberals in America.

10. Cold War frontier gone in Germany, remains in Korea  permalink

Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) - As a united Germany marks the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall on Monday, about 1 million soldiers face off across the Cold War's last great divide -- the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas.

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Cold War frontier gone in Germany, remains in Korea Barriers May Crumble, but Psychological Borders Remain   —  BERLIN — During his childhood, Lutz Braun could see the Berlin Wall from his home in Blankenfelde, a village south of the city that was part of communist East Germany.

Mediabistro.com
BBC World News America - The Germany Edition   —  • German-born Matt Frei , who reported from Berlin on the day the Wall fell 20 years ago, returns to his native country to anchor BBC World News America from the historic Brandenburg Gate, tomorrow on BBC America at 7pmET. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media .

11. Haute Couture, Available Through Netflix Model  permalink

Haute Couture, Available Through Netflix Model
JENNA WORTHAM / NYT

Rent the Runway wants to do for high-end fashion what Netflix has done for movies by offering a simple mail-order system.

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Steven / Library Stuff
Hayward libraries to borrow Netflix model   —  Oakland Tribune – “City libraries soon will offer a new borrowing system that borrows from Netflix, the mail-based, no-late-fee movie rental service. For a monthly fee, library users will be able to check out a limited number of materials for an unlimited amount of time. The optional system will eliminate due dates and overdue [...]

12. Amahi Linux Home Server 4.2  permalink

Amahi Linux Home Server 4.2
Linuxtoday.com

"According to the developers the focus of the Amahi server is to create a home server with usability, cross-platform compatibility and ease of use in mind. It is meant to help the �designated IT guy in the home� run the digital home better, for the benefit of the rest of the users of the network."

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Amahi Linux Home Server 4.2   —  Amahi version 4.2 is released. Amahi Linux Home Server is a server targeted for home and home office environments.

13. Google Wave vs Twitter at conferences  permalink

Google Wave vs Twitter at conferences
Blog.freshnetworks.com

Twitter has quickly become the must-have channel for conference back-chat. Reading what other people tweet during a speech provides an extra dimension as you get a sense of what the audience is thinking. And just like passing notes in class, it’s also a lot more fun than simply sitting and listening. (and empowering – remember that ...

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Linkpost | The Complete Guide to Google Wave, information that really wants to be free   —  What is Google Wave? The latest from Google Labs, for now available only as a limited-distribution preview, Google Wave is---what? The ultimate collaboration tool? Really superior e-mail? The most ambitious (and confusing) web application ever created? These things and more, according to The Complete Guide to Google Wave. The Guide itself is a ...

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Linkpost | Check Out the Companies That Make ReadWriteWeb Possible   —  Our mission at ReadWriteWeb is to explore the latest Web technology products and trends. We're fortunate to have a great group of sponsors who support this goal. So, once a week, we write a post about them; about who they are, what they do, and what they've been up to lately. Pay them a visit and show your appreciation of their sponsorship of ...

14. Final Fantasy XIII announcement possibly due on Nov. 13  permalink

Final Fantasy XIII announcement possibly due on Nov. 13
Griffin McElroy / Joystiq

"A Henchmen Inventor Tent Unto." Before reading on, why not try to solve that puzzle for yourself? It's an anagram, which means you can mess the letters about to spell a secret message. Here's a hint: It was posted by Square Enix as a tease for Final Fantasy XIII , meaning it probably has something to do with that game. What's that? "A Chevron ...

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Owen Good / Kotaku
Final Fantasy XIII announcement possibly due on Nov. 13 Unraveled Anagram Points to FFXIII Announcement Friday   —  A message posted to Square-Enix's official Final Fantasy XIII site on Friday indicates, after not too much work, that some news is forthcoming on Friday. The news post dated Friday - no link, nothing further - said simply: "A puzzle for FINAL FANTASY XIII fans! Solve this anagram to find out what lies ahead: A Henchmen Inventor Tent Unto. Check ...

15. EA Sports MMA gameplay footage revealed during Strikeforce match  permalink

EA Sports MMA gameplay footage revealed during Strikeforce match
Griffin McElroy / Joystiq

Man, we have got to get into watching Mixed Martial Arts. Not only do the sport's leagues have like, the coolest names ever, but the televised bouts also occasionally contain sneak peeks into upcoming video games. For instance, on last night's Strikeforce (so, so cool) match, the first-ever gameplay footage from EA Sports MMA was revealed. You ...

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EA Sports MMA gameplay footage revealed during Strikeforce match Saturday Night Fight Gives a First Glimpse of EA Sports MMA   —  Anyone watch Strikeforce last night? See, to me, that means these guys , but to y'all it means mixed martial arts, and EA Sports MMA ran a trailer/ad during last night's event, showing a solid minute of gameplay. This video is an extended version of the ad. Brett Rogers and Fedor Emelianenko beat on each other real good in it, just like they did ...

Tom / Eurogamer
EA Sports MMA gameplay footage revealed during Strikeforce match Hands On: Skate 3   —  Skate out of ten. Jason DeLong, the extremely polite senior producer from EA Black Box, demos the latest instalment in the company's quietly excellent Skate series with the understated pleasure of a man who knows he doesn't have to convince you to invest in a plastic skateboard with infrared sensors instead of wheels. It's a nice position to be ...

16. Empty MySpace office blow for News Corp  permalink

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The media group is paying more than $1m a month to rent an empty office complex in Los Angeles since scrapping an ambitious plan to house its digital businesses there

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LASD Officer Richard Gylfie, Photography is Not a Crime   —  I was very disappointed to learn of the recent run in Photographer Right’s Advocate Shawn Nee had with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Officer Richard Gylfie. In the video above (edited down from 25 minutes to a little over 9 minutes) Nee documents an altercation he had with Sheriff’s Officer Gylfie while conducting the [

17. Select GameStops in NY, OH and PA selling Modern Warfare 2 already  permalink

Select GameStops in NY, OH and PA selling Modern Warfare 2 already
Griffin McElroy / Joystiq

Update: Activision shot us an email to point out that "Activision has not given any retailer permission to sell Modern Warfare 2 prior to the Nov. 10 street date. The company fully supports the Nov.10 street date." It seems that a whole mess of folks are breaking street date and selling the game early. If you snagged a copy already, enjoy! Poor, ...

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Mike Fahey / Kotaku
Select GameStops in NY, OH and PA selling Modern Warfare 2 already Northeast U.S. GameStops Selling Modern Warfare 2 Early - Updated   —  GameStops in Northeastern states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio are selling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 early, with one store claiming special dispensation from Activision due to street-breaking mom-and-pop stores. Here in Atlanta we still have to wait until Monday's midnight launch to pick up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but ...

Owen Good / Kotaku
Select GameStops in NY, OH and PA selling Modern Warfare 2 already GameStop Responds; MW2 Broken Street Date a Corporate Decision   —  GameStop's top spokesman contacted Kotaku on Sunday evening to confirm that certain of its stores broke Modern Warfare 2's Nov. 10 street date and began selling the game this weekend. GameStop corporate authorized the sales, he said. The statement, from Chris Olivera, vice president for corporate communications at GameStop's Grapevine, Texas ...

18. CrunchGear Week in Review: Imported Treats Edition  permalink

CrunchGear Week in Review: Imported Treats Edition
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CrunchGear Week in Review: Imported Treats Edition   —  Japanese company announces Dragon Ball headphones Toyjector: Cute mini projector to be released in Japan Choken Bako: Cute Japanese piggy bank

19. Nokia Booklet 3G Coming To Best Buy November 15th  permalink

Nokia Booklet 3G Coming To Best Buy November 15th
Nokiamobileblog.com

Breaking!: The Nokia Booklet 3G will arrive first in the U.S.A with Best Buy! I just got my hands on a really interesting piece of information: This is official information, the Nokia Booklet 3G will arrive the 15th of November on Best Buy. Reward Zone members can reserve theirs right now. The Booklet 3G official price is $299.99 with AT&T ...

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Nokia’s Booklet 3G netbook to be available with Best Best on November 15 Nokia Booklet 3G Coming To Best Buy On Nov 15   —  If you’ve been dreaming about the day that Nokia’s Booklet 3G will be available in stores, we have good news for you in the form of an actual date! It seems that Best Buy will be offering the device from November 15th onwards, and you can go to the store now and place a pre-order. It should be going for $299.99 with a 2-year AT&T ...

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Nokia’s Booklet 3G netbook to be available with Best Best on November 15 November 7th Stream   —  Posted bohyunkim: New blog post: Microsoft Surface Table at libraries . Shared tracks. Share: No tags for this post.

20. IT'S DANGEROUS - nes Zelda Flat Wallet Cigarette Case  permalink

IT'S DANGEROUS - nes Zelda Flat Wallet Cigarette Case
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If you do not smoke it's a great case to hold credit cards, business cards, money or whatever you want.

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