Meet the ATIV S, a new Windows Phone that’s part of Samsung‘s new line of Windows products. It’s the first smartphone to be unveiled that will run Windows Phone 8, the latest smartphone OS from Microsoft that will launch with Windows 8.

The phone has typical smartphone specs. Samsung says it’s designed for “work and entertainment,” with a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display. It packs a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM, and it’ll be able to connect to HSPA+ 42 networks (such as T-Mobile’s), though no word on LTE connectivity.

The ATIV S has an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash in back and a 1.9MP camera in front. It’s equipped with Bluetooth 3.0, NFC (near-field communication) along with assisted GPS and its Russian counterpart, Glonass. It also boasts the same “tap to share” ability that Samsung put in the new Galaxy Note II.

It comes with either 16 or 32GB of storage. No word on availability, but it would have to be after Windows 8 launches on Oct. 26. A U.S. launch will probably come later.

According to research firm Gartner, the Indian PC market has registered a 17 percent growth in the second quarter this year as compared to second quarter in 2011. Gartner says India's combined desk-based and mobile PC market totalled around 2.9 million units in the second quarter.

Google is releasing on Wednesday a suite of business tools for Google+ users. The tools are available for free through the end of 2013, but users will then need a paid subscription to Google’s cloud-based software for businesses, Google Apps, for continued access.

Features:

Private sharing : When you create a post, you can now label it as “restricted.” This will limit its visibility to those inside your organization (plus a few external partners if you so choose), and can’t be re-shared with anyone on the outside.

Administrative controls : Administrators can set up company-wide sharing defaults for posts and Hangouts.

Hangout & Calendar integration : Since July, Google+ users have been able to organize Hangouts directly from Gmail, and open Google Docs documents during those meetings. Now, users can attach Hangouts to Google Calendar events, enabling attendees to join a Hangout directly from the Calendar entry or original invite (see below).

Dropbox has begun to add a two-step verification for all its accounts, the file-hosting service announced on its forums. The process, which is optional but recommended by Dropbox, “adds an extra layer of protection” to accounts by requiring users to submit a six-digit security code in addition to their passwords whenever they sign in, or link a new computer, phone or tablet, the company says. The security code is sent to users’ phones via text message, or generated using a mobile authenticator app.

Dropbox first unveiled the new feature to its forum users, asking them to report their experiences.

The announcement comes just after Dropbox found that usernames and passwords stolen from other websites were used to sign in to a number of Dropbox accounts. In a blog entry posted late July, the cloud-based service said it would take steps to improve users’ security by unrolling “two-factor authentication,” which requires two proofs of identity when signing in.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 800, the 10.1 inch tablet in India, priced at Rs 39,990. This is an Android powered tablet with the Samsung's S-Pen input found on the original Note. The Galaxy Note 800 is powered by 1.4GHz quad core processor and is paired with 2GB RAM. It runs on Android IceCream Sandwich and has Samsung Touch Wiz user interface on the top.

Features :

- Offering 16 GB onboard storage (it supports expandable memory of up to 32 GB)
- 5 MP rear camera
- 1.9MP front facing camera
- Wi-Fi and 3G support
- Adobe's 'Photoshop Touch' has been optimised for the S-Pen that comes preinstalled on the tablet.
- My Education' app for the interactive digital learning experience.
- Operate two different apps side by side at the same time.

Samsung provides a unique user experience that goes beyond passive content consumption to a new world of productivity, active creation and personalised communications." 

According to The Guardian, the new YouTube tool features a series of video thumbnails belonging to different categories on the homepage of the video sharing networking website. These moods range from 'funny', 'cool' to 'adorable'. Clicking on one of these categories will direct users to an endless stream of videos that match to the particular feeling users are trying to discover. It's learnt that the new feature is only available for a few users.

There's no word on when Youtube will start rolling out this feature to all users. Moreover, it is unclear how Moodwall can be activated for one's account. “my browse page in youtube has been replaced with some weird page that calls itself moodwall. My homepage is still functional, as are the movies and upload tab, but this moodwall is this weird limited selection of a set of the same 15 videos (they were all posted around 2011),” says a user on Google's product forums.

Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has come up with a flat silicon-based lens that can focus light without any distortion or optical aberrations. The team of researchers at Harvard have developed an ultrathin (60 nanometer), flat lens, built out of silicon wafer and coated with nanometer-thin layers of gold.

These layers are partially stripped, leaving behind V-shaped structures or ‘nanoantennas’ for incoming light, capturing it and holding it before releasing it. This design avoids the phase delays that thicker, glass lenses are prone too, by phase shifting the light to the surface of the lens.

The government on Wednesday warned Twitter that the social networking website could face closure in India if it does not remove 28 web pages with objectionable content within the next 12 hours. The home ministry has asked the department of electronics and information technology (IT) to pass this directive to Twitter , which has steadfastly refused to block the 28 web pages whose removal was sought by the Indian government three days ago.

Facebook, too, said it will remove content, block pages or even disable accounts of those users who upload content that incite violence or perpetuate hate speech. Twitter has meanwhile promised to cooperate with the government after the Prime Minister's Office complained to it about objectionable content on six accounts resembling the PMO's official account. As the government blocked the six accounts after Twitter took no action, the social networking portal has communicated to the PMO that it would be locating the unlawful content. 

Meanwhile, the US has said it is not part of the Indian probe that is looking into doctored images and videos being uploaded on the Internet by elements in Pakistan to create social unrest in the country. "The Indian government itself is investigating, so we're going to let that go forward," US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said.

If you go over to the Google Search homepage and hover your cursor over the “I’m Feeling Lucky” button, something pretty cool happens. The button starts spinning like a slot machine before stopping at a random completion of the phrase, “I’m feeling…” Then, you click the button to experience some related corner of the online Google empire.

Select “I’m Feeling Wonderful,” for example, and you’re whisked away to some part of Google’s World Wonders Project, which highlights fascinating cultural sites from around globe. “I’m Feeling Trendy” takes you to the Hot Searches page, which shows the topics and stories that are trending online. “I’m Feeling Stellar” brings up image search results for the Orion Nebula. And so on.

Microsoft unveiled a new corporate logo for the first time in 25 years, setting the stage for a wave of products designed to cast the world's largest software maker in a new light. By revamping its logo, Microsoft is trying to signal that it has changed its thinking and its products to cater to people who are interacting with technology much differently than just a decade ago, let alone a quarter century. The makeover unveiled on Thursday marks the first time that Microsoft Corp. has revamped its logo since February 1987.

Microsoft believes a radical change to Windows will ensure that the company survives the technological upheaval. Windows 8, due to hit the market on October 26, displays software applications in a mosaic of tiles and has been engineered so it works on both touch-based tablets and traditional PCs. The company also is releasing its own Windows 8-powered tablet to compete against the iPad.

The redesign features the Microsoft name in a lighter, straight font called Segoe to replace the italic bold type used in the old standby. The new logo also includes the familiar red, blue, yellow and green colors used in the flag on Microsoft's Windows operating system, but the colors will be in a square box instead of the curvy template that has been in place for years. Those colour boxes evoke the tiles that will be central to Windows 8.

This is Microsoft's fifth logo since Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded the company 37 years ago. When it last changed its logo in 1987, Microsoft had been a publicly traded company for less than a year and boasted a market value of about $2 billion. It peaked at more than $600 million in 1999. Now, Microsoft's market value stands at $254 billion - less than half of Apple's market value of $623 billion.

The jury has reached a verdict in the Apple vs. Samsung patent trial taking pace in a San Jose, Calif. court. Apple succeeded in the majority of its claims against Samsung, with the jury awarding Apple more than $1 billion in damages and potentially banning several Samsung devices from the U.S. market.The jury validated almost all of Apple’s claims against Samsung, for many different smartphones and tablets, putting the South Korean electronics giant on the hook for $1.049 billion


Lawyers for both Apple and Samsung checked the form for any inconsistencies and found two. The jury awarded damages for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE but didn’t find it had infringed on any patents. Similarly, it awarded damages for the Intercept, but no infringement. The damages for those two products totaled about $2.2 million. Judge Lucy Koh sent the jury back to resolve those issues, and they returned saying those products didn’t infringe, negating those damages.

The jury rejected Samsung’s claim that some of Apple’s patents should be declared invalid. The jury also rejected Samsung’s counterclaims, declaring that Apple did not infringe on Samsung’s patents with the iPhone and the iPod Touch. Apple and Samsung both have post-trial motions, and will return to court Sept. 20 to hear them out.

The Wall Street Journal is offering free Wi-Fi to residents of New York City and San Francisco. The Wi-Fi network is available through more than 1,300 hotspots labeled “The Wall Street Journal Wi-Fi.” You won’t need a Wall Street Journal subscription to access the network, but you will need to create a free WSJ.com account or log in with your existing credentials.

The paper says the network covers approximately two-thirds of Manhattan, including Times Square, Union Square and the West Village, as well as some areas in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. San Franciscans will be able to log in at Washington Square, Nob Hill and Fisherman’s Wharf, among other neighborhoods.
It’s an unusual marketing move for a media company, but not a digital one. Companies like Google and Skype have offered free Wi-Fi on flights and in airports as a way to bolster sign-ups and collect marketing data.

Neil Armstrong, the Apollo 11 astronaut who became the first human being to set foot on another world, has died. He was 82. In a statement his family said Armstrong had passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures.

The family described him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and also as "a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job." That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.


Armstrong underwent a heart-bypass surgery earlier this month, just two days after his birthday on August 5, to relieve blocked coronary arteries. As commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. As he stepped on the moon's dusty surface, Armstrong said: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

The Apollo 11 moon mission turned out to be Armstrong's last space flight. The following year he was appointed to a desk job, being named NASA's deputy associate administrator for aeronautics in the office of advanced research and technology. He left NASA a year later to become a professor of engineering at the University of Cincinnati.

Enter Logitech‘s Washable Keyboard K310, unveiled on Wednesday. It has the familiar layout of the Logitech keyboards you may already use, but this one can take a dip in water. You can rinse it in the kitchen sink or wipe it with a wet cloth. Not only can the keyboard be submerged up to 11 inches, it dries easily, too.

The keyboard can handle plenty of washing and use, according to Logitech. Characters are laser-printed and UV-coated, so they don’t fade after a cleaning. Holes in the back of the keyboard let water escape easily, and air enter, to dry every part. The keyboard is also simple to set up: Just plug it in, and you’re ready to work.

It’s compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

7Seas Entertainment Ltd, a Hyderabad based game developer has launched a game for the Android mobile platform called The Dark Man.  The game is priced at $0.99 (Rs. 55 approx.) but there is a free version that lets you play 10 levels.  

Try Free Version of the game, You Can Download it "HERE".

44% of people who follow the @Facebook account on Twitter are — well, actually, they aren’t, according to an entertaining new app that checks out how many fakers you have in your following. The main @Twitter account doesn’t fare that much better; exactly a third of its followers are very likely spam bots.

Now there’s an online tool, created by London-based social media management firm StatusPeople, that sifts a sample of those who follow your Twitter handle for fake and inactive followers.

StatusPeople tool is constantly refining its sample for each account. But it is clear that large chunks of the following for major corporate accounts are fake. @Google and @YouTube, for example, are both in the 33% fake range.  Defining a fake or spam account isn’t an exact science, but here’s the guiding principle for StatusPeople’s algorithm: “Spam accounts tend to have few or no followers and few or no tweets,” the company writes. “But they tend to follow a lot of other accounts.”

Amazon announced Wednesday it was launching Kindle in India, the world’s second most-populous country, as the e-reader continues its international expansion.  More than 1 million e-books are now available for download in Indian Rupees from the Amazon Kindle Store. Kindles are also available for purchase at Chroma retail stores across India for 6,999 INR or about $126 (for the entry-level model sold for $79 in the U.S.).

Customers can also purchase Kindles online through Amazon.com, which ships to India. Amazon is also launching the Kindle Direct Publishing platform to independent authors and publishers in India.

In 2002, when computers like the Apple iMac G4 were the sleekest on the market? Internet users were just starting to use high-speed broadband access, instead of that slow dial-up. Gone were the days of waiting. We could download a whole song in 10 minutes!

Fast forward to 2012: Computers are even more polished, and the Internet is faster. Ten years ago, Internet usage was more of a leisure — today, it’s practically as important as water or oxygen.

The current system for 3D imaging is produced by projecting two images simultaneously on the same screen. When viewers wear 3D glasses, they’re able to see the two images as one, which then provides the appearance of a three dimensional figure. A new system is being developed that would only use one projector and not require glasses.

The new method requires a special coating on the screen to change the polarization of the light as it passes through. It’s the change in polarization that creates a 3D image. this new method is under testing.

Apple‘s valuation reached $621.64 billion Monday morning, making it the most valuable company in history.
The company’s stock reached an all-time high of $664.65 per share early Monday afternoon, following strong sales projections for its as-yet-unannounced next-generation iPhone device, the iPhone 5.

The record was previously held by another U.S. technology company, Microsoft, at its height in 1999.
Apple became the most valuable company in the U.S. when it reached a $346.74 billion valuation in mid-2011, topping Exxon Mobil for the first time. It surpassed Microsoft’s market capitalization in 2010.

Apple setting a record valuation now is especially impressive given the passing of co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs in October as well as its relatively modest price-earnings ratio: 15.57. Amazon, by comparison, has a P/E of 291.73, and even Facebook’s beleaguered stock is still trading at a P/E of 68.51.

A study conducted by Nokia Siemens Networks reveals that data usage through mobile data traffic in India between December 2011 and June 2012 increased by 54 percent.

Nokia is holding a media event in New York on Sept 5, and speculation all over the Internet is that the company may unveil its long awaited Windows Phone 8 smartphones. This could be the beginning of the unveiling of Windows Phone 8 devices as other manufacturers such as HTC and Samsung are expected to launch their Windows Phone 8 devices before the holiday season. Also Windows 8, Microsoft’s desktop and tablet OS will be hitting store shelves in October.

If you are already a Windows Phone 7.5 user, there is bad news for you as your device will not get the update to Windows Phone 8 but will receive an update for Windows Phone 7.8. You can read the details of this disappointment here.



Microsoft and Nokia are holding the event a week before Apple is expected to unveil its next iPhone. The sixth generation iPhone, currently known as the iPhone 5 is expected to be unveiled on Sept 12.

Micromax has unveiled a new tablet called Micromax Funbook Pro which sports a 10.1-inch screen. The Funbook Pro has screen resolution of 1024x600 pixels.

Micromax Funbook Pro runs on Android 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich and is powered by a 1.2GHZ processor. Funbook Pro is the second tablet from Micromax after its 7-inch Funbook .

Micromax Funbook Pro tablet is now available at Snapdeal website at Rs 9999. Snapdeal is also offering a Tata Docomo+ data card for free.

Key features of Micromax Funbook Pro

10.1-inch capacitive touch screen
Android 4.0.3 Ice-Cream Sandwich Operating System
Cortex A8,1.2 GHz Processor
HD Video Playback
HDMI Port
Battery 5600mAH
3G Dongle Support via USB,Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, USB 2.0
Memory 8GB/1GB DDR3
Expandable Up to 32GB
VGA front facing camera

According to our research, only 31% of Gen Y ranked security as the most important consideration when making decisions about their computer. In fact, Gen Y was more likely to prioritize entertainment and community than security. This is in spite of the fact that at least half indicated that they had computer security issues in the past two years.


1. Get Back to the Basics

It sounds simple, but regularly updating your computer’s operating system and software is one of the most important ways to protect it since updates are often how companies address a possible security issue. Plus, it’s not exactly hard. You can easily configure your operating system to automatically check for updates.

2. Don’t be Click Happy

Did you know that more than 9,500 malicious websites are detected by Google every single day? This stat includes legitimate sites that have been hijacked and those that are designed to spread malware. Stay safe by being wary of the links you click. And remember to hover over links so that you can review the full address before you click. Finally, always keep your two-way firewall and antivirus up-to-date and active.

3. Pay Attention to the Latest Social Changes

Small changes can cause big problems if you’re not careful. For example, Facebook changed your default email to @facebook.com. This means that a whole new group of marketers and spammers will be able to contact you much more easily than ever before. Whether you like this (or not), adjust your privacy settings to protect yourself from possible issues.

4. Passwords, Passwords, Passwords

Always create strong passwords for online accounts, and include letters, numbers, and symbols. Longer passwords (at least 8-10 characters) are more secure and help prevent brute force attacks. And try not to use the same password for multiple sites. If a password gets compromised on one site, it may allow hackers to log into other accounts with the same credentials. If you’re having trouble remembering all your passwords, try using an online password manager, such as LastPass. Alternatively, you can also keep track by setting up a simple spreadsheet. Instead of recording the actual password, type out a hint. Just be sure to password protect the document.

5. Gamers, Keep Security Software On

Don’t disable your security software when gaming. Yes, experiencing a high-speed connection with minimal interruptions is important, but not at the expense of security. Instead, look for “game mode” in your security software. This setting will never interrupt you while you’re in the middle of your game. It will also keep you protected.

6. Protect Against P2P and Pirated Software

The best solution is to simply never use P2P sites to download pirated software and, instead, download your files from the original software developer. If you still choose to take that risk, you should at least take a few precautions, like reading the user comments before you download the file. Keep in mind that many of today’s popular P2P sites offer a pretty accurate rating system that can provide you with a sense of just how these downloadable files have performed for other users.

7. Beware of Social Engineering Attacks

Cyber criminals scour social media sites all the time to learn all they can about potential targets. They’ll use the information they gather to send you highly-targeted emails, pretending to be from your boss, friend, or family member. Did you post information on Facebook about your favorite vacation spot only to receive an email from a co-worker about the best summer getaways, complete with a request to link to a recent article? That’s not a good sign. It’s also why you should always watch what you say online. Revealing too much information like a middle name or a pet name could be just enough to tip off a cyber criminal.

8. Choose Your Friends Carefully

There’s nothing like making connections online via Facebook and other social networks. However, you definitely put yourself at risk by not taking the time to filter who you accept into your inner circle. If you get a friend request from someone you haven’t spoken to in years or someone you don’t know, a social bot may be using this as an opportunity to hack into your network. They could exploit the trust you have built on Facebook and Twitter to send emails or notifications to your networks, using your access, information, and persona to solicit products and spread malware to others’ computers.


9. Take Care When Downloading Videos

Online video has really taken off, especially for Gen Y who often spends more time watching videos online than any other group. Be careful when downloading videos, as this activity could be a hotbed for viruses. If you don’t have the most up-to-date video player, download it directly from a trustworthy source. Never install software from file-sharing sites when trying to view a video, and keep in mind that downloading a video by itself should never require running an executable (.exe) file.





10. Be Cautious When Using Wi-Fi Hotspots

Most people are thrilled when they encounter free Wi-Fi hotspots. Before you connect, verify that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is from a legitimate service. Do not connect to random, unsecured Wi-Fi networks. It increases your risk. And use a Virtual Private Network, if you can. A VPN allows you to route all your activity through a separate, secure, private network, even if you’re on a public one. Several services are available, or you can even go with an app like Hotspot Shield, which sets a VPN up for you automatically.

In the wake of rumours which have created panic among people from Northeast, social media like Facebook and Twitter on Friday came under sharp focus in Parliament with demands for putting control on the networking sites.

Members in both Houses of Parliament alleged that the social networking sites were being used to spread wrong, distorted and provocative content.

Kunal Kumar Ghosh (Trinamool) said in the Rajya Sabha that the social networking sites were largely responsible for creating a situation of panic in parts of the country following the Assam incident.

Northeast exodus: Bulk SMS, MMS banned for 15 days.

A company called Connectify plans to make this possible with software called Connectify Dispatch that routes your computer’s data demands over numerous connections simultaneously.

The Philadelphia-based company already offers software called Connectify Hotspot. It lets a Windows PC act as a Wi-Fi hotspot for several devices. A free version allows users to share Wi-Fi connections with others while a $30 “pro” version enables the ability to share 3G and 4G connections.

Connectify is trying to raise $50,000 via the crowdfunding website Kickstarter to help it develop a commercial version of Dispatch for Windows PCs. After about a week and with roughly three weeks left to fundraise, they’re a little less than a third of the way there. Gizis says a group of existing customers are testing a prototype of Dispatch in a private beta test.

Normally, when you want to access the Internet on a computer, you first choose a single network, or the computer automatically chooses one based on past usage or the quality of the network. But Gizis says that with Dispatch running, whenever any program on your computer attempts to connect to the Internet, the software jumps in and determines which combination of Internet connections would be the best for this particular program. It does this by looking at factors like how fast, how busy and how reliable each one is — constantly scoring your different connections. When you load a given web page in your browser, for example, it might be making a dozen requests to different sites to bring up text, photos and ads. Dispatch could load a site more quickly by sending data through multiple Internet connections.

Those who donate at least $40 to Connectify’s Kickstarter project will get a license for Dispatch, plus a yearlong “pro” license for Connectify’s Hotspot software. If the campaign fails, Gizis says, Connectify will then evaluate whether moving forward is worth it — he says he doesn’t want to spend years supporting just a handful of users.

With a seemingly endless number of Blu-ray players on the market these days, you’d think it should be simple to pick one out — they all play Blu-ray movies, and that’s the whole point.

Connecting to the Internet

Connecting your Blu-ray player to the web may seem a bit odd, but doing so gives you some pretty neat options. Along with a high-speed Internet connection such as DSL or cable, you will need a router of some sort. If you aren’t sure if you have a router or what it is capable of, call your Internet provider or head into your local electronics store and speak with a sales associate.

There are two ways to go about connecting your Blu-ray player to the Internet: via a standard network cable or your home wireless network. Many Blu-ray players can connect with a network cable, but not all can connect wirelessly — a feature that usually costs a bit more. Connecting your Blu-ray player to the web lets you easily update its software, access additional online content on certain Blu-ray discs and use streaming applications.


Streaming Applications for Blu-ray

Certain mid- and high-end Blu-ray players let you stream some of your favorite online content from services such as Pandora, Netflix and YouTube directly to your TV. You will need accounts with these services to use many of their applications, and some (such as Netflix) require a subscription.

The benefit of having these applications on your Blu-ray player is twofold: You can enjoy some of your favorite Internet streaming options on a much larger screen than your desktop or laptop, and you can control it all from one device.

Israeli startup company Hyginex has developed a simple system to reduce healthcare risks around hospitals and medical practices. The company has created digital bracelets that work alongside sensor-embedded soap dispensers to detect if the user has washed their hands properly.

The non-intrusive bracelet has a tiny red LED light to also remind the medical practitioner to wash their hands between patients.

The technology works via a wireless connection and the hygiene regime is tracked and passed on to hospital managers. According to the CDC, poor hand hygiene lead to infections that are responsible for more than 90,000 deaths per year in the U.S., a cost of more than $30 billion.

This new survey released by market research company, The NPD Group titled Kids and Consumer Electronics: 2012 Edition, shows new trends and stats for families and their mobile devices.

“Kids are using tablets to game, watch movies and TV shows, read books and listen to music-even occasionally for taking pictures- so they have embraced the utility of these devices quite rapidly,” Russ Crupnick, senior vice president, industry analysis, The NPD Group said in a statement. “Older kids also use the tablets for social media and communication, which squarely places these devices at the center for discovery and evangelism of new services and applications, as well as for brands and entertainment of all sorts.”

Portable digital music players (like the iPod) have declined in popularity this past year. Just 35% of households contacted for this survey own those devices, compared to 48% in 2011. Attention advertisers: Gaming systems and portable entertainment devices topped the list of devices over which children will have the most influence on future device selection.

The online survey was conducted March 6-21, 2012, to a representative sample of 3,235 male and female adults ages 23 and over whom are members of NPD’s online panel and have children ages 4 to 14 in the household. 

An Ecuadorian official who has been described as “familiar with government discussions” told The Guardian that Ecuador’s government will approve Assange’s request for asylum. It remains unknown, however, if he will be allowed a path to reach Ecuador from the country’s embassy in London, where he’s been living since mid-June.

Government sources also told The Guardian that Ecuador’s offer of asylum was extended to Assange months ago, before he sought safe harbor at the Ecuadorian embassy. Assange is facing extradition from the United Kingdom to Sweden, where he’s wanted by prosecutors to answer questions regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. Assange believes the charges against him have been trumped up as part of a United States-backed plan to get him to a U.S. court to face still-unannounced charges related to WikiLeaks’ release of classified American diplomatic cables.

WikiLeaks only recently came back online after a more than week of being knocked offline by cyberattacks.

UPDATE: According to BNO News, Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry has not yet made a decision about Assange:  "Ecuador Foreign Ministry says it has not yet made a decision regarding Assange asylum request".

Well, the wait for Android fans ended on Tuesday. Pinterest officially launched an app for Android as well as iPad, and also launched an updated version of its iPhone app. Announced at a summer party at Pinterest’s new San Francisco headquarters, the Android app represents a complete redesign of the app from the ground up, this time designed specifically for Android.

The app has been in the works for some time, and was even rumored to be coming late last month at Google’s I/O developers conference.

In May, Pinterest raised $100 million in a round of funding that values the company at $1.5 billion. Originally an invite-only service, on Aug. 8 Pinterest went public for everyone without an invitation. Pinterest for Android is available now from Google Play. Pinterest for iPad and the updated iPhone app are also available now from the App Store.

The Tech Innovators Series is presented by Lenovo. Lenovo does not just manufacture technology. They make Do machines -- super-powered creation engines designed to help the people who do, do more, do better, do in brand new ways.

For more than a decade, Verisign, Inc. — the registry operator for .com, .net and other top-level domains (TLDs) — has been connecting people to the websites that shape the world.
This means every time you type a .com or .net web address into your browser, it sends a “query” to Verisign’s servers to locate the website’s Internet address and enables your computer to connect to the site. It also provides security and network availability to keep sites online even during peak traffic conditions and large cyber attacks.

Google’s Chrome team recently announced Chrome 21 as the next stable channel for their browser for Mac and Linux, as well as 21.0.1180.60 for Windows and Chrome Frame.

Chrome 21 Features: 

Chrome Stable release allows users to manage several permissions, aimed to help websites and web apps to access your camera and microphone. This feature supports sites with media functionality, such as video conferencing. Such sites or web apps can request your camera and microphone for several expected actions including Allow, Deny. The new Chrome "Options" tab lets you control and define which sites can access your PC’s camera and microphone.

Download : Google Chrome 21 (Stable Channel)