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- Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets with Medvedev in Russia
Russia's communications minister tweeted that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev urged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans to lure away Russian programmers and instead open a research center in Moscow. Zuckerberg was visiting Russia on a world tour of programming contests to identify new talent.
- On eve of Windows 8 launch, adoption numbers are less than stellar
Microsoft will release the Windows 8 operating system later this month. But it may be having trouble ginning up interest in the OS.
- Apple apologizes for botched iPhone 5 maps app
Apple Maps has caused consumers "frustration," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement today. He pledged that the company would work to improve the maps app on the iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
- Facebook Gifts: Great for friends, bad for privacy?
Facebook’s 945 million users can now send actual gifts (not just virtual hugs and hearts) to their friends. But will this new feature lead people to over-share on Facebook?
- Life after passwords: Mozilla releases Persona online ID system
Mozilla released an ID system this week called 'Persona,' which promises to be easier and more secure than traditional username/password combinations. However, Mozilla admits the system, still in beta, has a few downsides.
- Google Maps, once an iPhone mainstay, is sorely missed by reviewers
Apple says it is working to make the experience on its much-maligned iOS 6 Apple Maps app 'even better.' Meanwhile, iPhone 5 users continue to pine for the days of Google Maps.
- At Google HQ, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown signs self-driving cars bill
The bill by Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla will establish safety and performance regulations to test and operateautonomous vehicles on state roads and highways.
- Google Maps will return to iPhone when Apple is ready, says Schmidt
Google Maps app was exiled from the iPhone with iOS 6. When will it return? It's Apple's call, says Google's Schmidt.
- Google Maps: How long until it's available for iPhone again?
Google was reportedly caught off-guard by Apple's decision to drop Google Maps and introduce its own Maps app in iOS 6, as the contract between the two companies still had more than a year left.
- Google celebrates 14th birthday with cake and underwater maps
Google already maps the earth, the sky, and the streets. Now, along with a birthday Google doodle, the search engine maps underwater.
- iPhone 5 will see Google Maps app by end of year: report
Google Maps could be coming back to the iPhone a lot sooner than any of us thought.
- MySpace is ready for a big comeback, says Justin Timberlake
MySpace was huge. The social network had millions of users before Facebook shoved it aside. But now, Justin Timberlake and two investors have announced big plans for a rebuilt MySpace.
- Battered RIM sees uptick in BlackBerry subscribers
RIM may be down, but the BlackBerry maker isn't out yet.
- Apple iPhone 5 delays? Blame the screen technology.
Apple is having trouble immediately fulfilling pre-order demand for the iPhone 5. And according to a new report, that's thanks to the new 'in-cell' display technology.
- Apple factory brawl? Rioting at Foxconn plant delays production.
Apple factory brawl? A brawl in Taiyuan, China, leaves at least 40 Foxconn workers injured. Foxconn's factory network makes parts for Sony, Amazon, and Apple. No word on what devices will be affected.
- iPhone 5 sales top 5 million, but miss some estimates
The Apple iPhone 5 sold well in its opening weekend, Apple announced. Still, stock opened down two percent Monday morning.
- Verizon iPhone 5 secret? It works on AT&T, too.
Verizon iPhone 5 is 'unlocked,' the wireless carrier confirms. Verizon iPhone 5 accepts an AT&T card that allows use of that network, although buyers are typically signing up for two years of Verizon service.
- Hulu offers hit international TV
While acclaimed British dramas such as 'Downton Abbey' and 'Sherlock' air on PBS here in the states, another BBC gem, 'Line of Duty,' is currently a Hulu exclusive.
- Hulu offers hit international TV
While acclaimed British dramas such as 'Downton Abbey' and 'Sherlock' air on PBS here in the states, another BBC gem, 'Line of Duty,' is currently a Hulu exclusive.
- Twindex: As Twitter goes, so goes the nation?
Twitter's political Twindex follows how tweeters discuss Obama and Romney.