30 JAN 2012, MON: Sci & Tech

Science

CBC.ca

NASA's Kepler confirms 26 new planets Business Recorder (blog) - ‎1 hour ago‎ The US space agency said on January 26 its Kepler space telescope mission has confirmed 26 new planets outside our solar system, all of them orbiting too close to their host stars to sustain life. RelatedKepler Mission »Planet »Planetary system » Planet-hunting Kepler hits EXOPLANET JACKPOTRegister Recommended: NASA mission piles on the planetsmsnbc.com Highly Cited:Kepler telescope team finds 11 new solar systemsReuters In Depth:Alien worlds abound! NASA scope finds 26 alien planetsFox News See all 160 sources »

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Gomez: mining industry has minimal contribution to Mindanao regions Minda News - ‎Jan 27, 2012‎ DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/27 January) - Contributions of the mining industry to Mindanao's economy are meager, compared with agriculture from 2001 to 2009, Margarita “Maita” Gomez, Coordinator of Bantay Kita Action for Economic Reforms, said at the first ...

Technology

ABC News

The revolution will be tweeted Times LIVE - ‎1 hour ago‎ The revolution is being tweeted. But it's not the revolution you're thinking about. Though Twitter played a prominent role in last year's Arab Spring uprisings - but not quite as prominent as it was made out to be by a keenly observing outside world ... RelatedTwitter »Realtime Web »Social Networking » The revolution will not be tweetedThe Hindu Tweet smell of rebellionBangkok Post From United States:Tweeters, Media Protest Twitter's New Censorship RulesReuters In Depth:Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furoreStuff.co.nz See all 947 sources »

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Globe and Mail

Apple pips Samsung Q4 phone sales Calgary Herald - ‎Jan 28, 2012‎ SMARTPHONES . Apple Inc.'s record 37 million iPhones sold in the last quarter of 2011 made it the world's leading smartphone vendor for the quarter, barely topping rival Samsung Electronics Co. RelatedSamsung Group » Apple is the largest smartphone manufacturerHindustan Times Smartphones drive record Samsung profitSouth Asian News Agency See all 423 sources »

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NEWS.com.au

'We care about every worker' - Apple chief NEWS.com.au - ‎1 hour ago‎ APPLE chief executive Tim Cook has responded to media reports alleging harsh working conditions in China for manufacturing employees of the popular gadget-maker. RelatedApple »Mobile and Wireless »Mobile Industry » Human cost of an iPhone, • Apple's suppliers are accused of unsafe working ...Bend Bulletin Apple products once made in US, now made in ChinaStraits Times Highly Cited:In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPadNew York Times From United States:Maybe we need to be more like ChinaLas Vegas Sun In Depth:O'Brien: Confronted by the ugliness of tech manufacturing with stories ...San Jose Mercury News See all 230 sources »

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MyFox Los Angeles

Google adds public alerts to maps service GMA News - ‎Jan 28, 2012‎ Search giant Google has added public alerts to its Google Maps service, bringing users relevant emergency alerts such as weather disturbances. RelatedSearch Engines » Severe Weather Alerts come to GoogleMyFox Los Angeles Google Maps adds Public Alerts to keep searchers safePocket-lint.com

The Guardian

iPad lead over Android tablets cut in half, say reports, as Kindle Fire surges... Written by Ed Burnette in 805 Google+ circles ZDNet (blog) - ‎Jan 27, 2012‎ By Ed Burnette | January 27, 2012, 3:09pm PST Summary: A year ago, the Apple iPad dominated the tablet market with a nearly 40 point lead over Android. Android tablets challenge iPad dominanceTelegraph.co.uk Apple iPad: Happy 2nd BirthdayInformationWeek In Depth:Two Years of Apple's iPad: Happy Second Birthday, Innovative Tablet!PCWorld (blog) - by Ian Paul See all 187 sources » Related:Mobile Technology »Mobile Industry »

Twice Mobile Burn PDF Devices Telegraph.co.uk Los Angeles Times Gotta Be Mobile Digitaltrends.com DeviceMAG NEWS.com.au AFP Hollywood Reporter Beatweek Magazine IBNLive.com Irish Times ZDNet (blog) SlashGear T3

PLDT issues 1.6M common shares to PCD Nominee Business Mirror - ‎12 hours ago‎ PHONE giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) on Friday issued 1.6 million common shares to PCD Nominee Corp. (PCNC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Philippine Central Depository.

Teenage Chileans exposed to nearly lifetime of sunrays Straits Times - ‎21 hours ago‎ SANTIAGO (AFP) - A thinning ozone layer means 18-year-olds near the equator have been exposed to ultraviolet radiation equivalent to seniors elsewhere, forcing Chile to search for ways to protect its people.

USA TODAY

POLL: Ready for Facebook Timeline? Patch.com - ‎1 hour ago‎ There is a lot of buzz over the looming universal upgrade to Facebook Timeline. Should you worry? By Carol Robidoux Find your privacy settings and makes sure they are as you want them to be. RelatedFacebook Timeline »Web 2.0 » Facebook Timeline Looms: What You Need to KnowPCWorld (blog) Facebook to roll out timeline featureIrish Examiner In Depth:Timeline a chance for a Facebook do-overUSA TODAY See all 77 sources »

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CTV.ca

Facebook poised for $100bn stock market flotation Irish Examiner - ‎33 minutes ago‎ By Brian Womack and Douglas MacMillan It's one of the most eagerly awaited stock flotations in recent years and will value Facebook at about $100 billion (€77bn). RelatedInitial public offering »Morgan Stanley »Facebook IPO » Critical scrutiny awaits Facebook's IPOFinancial Times Facebook could file for $US100b IPO this week – reportNational Business Review Highly Cited:Facebook Readies IPO FilingWall Street Journal - by Shayndi Raice (in 981 Google+ circles) Opinion:Facebook IPO: Friending with benefitsChicago Tribune In Depth:Facebook IPO value could be $100 billionNEWS.com.au (blog) See all 559 sources »

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euronews

Wolverton: New Nokia phone no standout, but worth a look Written by Troy Wolverton in 10,455 Google+ circles San Jose Mercury News - ‎46 minutes ago‎ By Troy Wolverton The first of Nokia's new generation of smartphones isn't flashy and certainly isn't an iPhone killer. Nokia Lumia 800 touching Down Under in MarchGood Gear Guide Microsoft's $250M Nokia Gamble Fails To Improve Market ShareSmartHouse See all 26 sources » Related:Mobile Technology »

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Video Game Writers

'Ace Attorney 5,' HD iOS and Android ports unveiled at 10th anniversary event Video Game Writers - ‎2 hours ago‎ A number of new game-related details and announcements emerged from Capcom's Ace Attorney 10th anniversary event in Tokyo, but the most exciting would have to be the Ace Attorney 5 reveal. RelatedAce Attorney »CAPCOM » Ace Attorney 5, Phoenix Wright HD Remakes AnnouncedCinema Blend Ace Attorney 5 And HD Mobile Re-Releases Of Phoenix Wright 1-3 AnnouncedWe Got This Covered Highly Cited:Ace Attorney 5 Announced, Phoenix Wright Trilogy Remastered For iOSSiliconera See all 14 sources »

MCV

Valve announces Steam smartphone app Stuff.co.nz - ‎3 hours ago‎ The App, currently in beta, allows users to chat with friends, browse the latest screenshots, read the Steam newsfeed, and keep abreast of Steam sales. RelatedMobile Technology »Mobile and Wireless » Steam escapes onto iOS and AndroidCNET Hands On With The Steam App PreviewPlatform Nation Highly Cited:Steam launches in-beta iOS, Android appGameSpot See all 56 sources »