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Monday, July 16, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


BBC: Value of Facebook ‘Likes’ doubtful

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 08:57 AM PDT

Companies advertising on Facebook all hope that customers will “Like” their pages, but a BBC investigation suggest that some of the money companies spend advertising on Facebook may be wasted. The BBC contacted security experts and social marketing professionals and found that fake profiles are common on the social network. These fake profiles are responsible for thousands of “Likes” each, throwing into doubt the validity of accounts that companies are advertising to. I guess likes don’t mean that much after all.
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Original Story BBC: Value of Facebook ‘Likes’ doubtful


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Fujifilm sues Motorola over four patents used on Android phones

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 08:46 AM PDT

Another day, another lawsuit. Fujifilm is suing Motorola, alleging that the company has illegally infringed on four of Fuji’s patents in the production of Motorola’s Android phones. Fuji claims that a large number of Motorola’s handsets are involved. The patents are Patent #6,144,763 Patent #6,915,119, Patent #7,327,886 and Patent #5,734,427.
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Original Story Fujifilm sues Motorola over four patents used on Android phones


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Xbox 360 Halo 4 bundle arriving November 6th

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 08:25 AM PDT

By now you should know the routine. Every time Microsoft has a new Halo game, a new Xbox 360 bundle arrives to mark the occasion. This Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 follows that fine tradition. And it looks damn good.
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Original Story Xbox 360 Halo 4 bundle arriving November 6th


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Facebook acquires bookmarking company Spool

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 03:20 AM PDT

Yesterday it was revealed that Facebook has acquired mobile social bookmarking company Spool. In a post on the company’s blog, the Spool team told users that it was joining forces with the world’s largest social network, but details on the acquisition have yet to be revealed.
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Original Story Facebook acquires bookmarking company Spool


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XBMC announces Android app

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 02:05 AM PDT

Android users will like this news. XBMC has just announced its full featured app for Android. The announcement was made on the developer's blog and the app will work on any Android-based smartphone, tablet, set-top box or almost anything else that runs on Android.
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Original Story XBMC announces Android app


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