Tablet display shipments jump, top laptops in October

Tablet display shipments jump, top laptops in October
CNET
Tablets are on a tear. Shipments of tablets are catching up to laptops a lot faster than anticipated only a few months ago. Brooke Crothers.

Highly Cited:Tablet Sales to Rise Dramatically During Holiday Shopping Season: NPD



Sandy-ravaged shops hope for Small Business Saturday boost

Sandy-ravaged shops hope for Small Business Saturday boost CBS News
HOBOKEN, N.J. Black Friday was the big day for major retailers, but Saturday is all about the mom-and-pop stores. As CBS Station WCBS reports, the day known as Small Business Saturday has special meaning for those trying to make it back from ...

Mass. stores hope on 'Small Business Saturday' San Francisco Chronicle
Owners of small, local businesses urge consumers to support them on "Small Business Saturday



iPhone 5, Top 10 Search Term on Black Friday

AT&T Selling Refurbished iPhone 5 Starting at $99 PC Magazine
The best iPhone 5 cases you can buy today Macworld
iPhone 5 edges toward supply-demand balance Macworld:16am



Black Friday Ushers In US Shopping Frenzy; Macy's Abercrombie, Office Max, Kohl's, Toys R Use, , Best Buy, Target, Sears, Old Navy, Sports Authority, JCPenney, Gamestop, Victoria Secret, Gap

Early start to U.S. "Black Friday" shopping frenzy - Yahoo ...
NEW YORK/BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (Reuters) - The U.S. shopping frenzy known as "Black Friday" kicked off at a more civilized hour, with some shoppers welcoming ...

Black Friday Ushers In US Shopping Frenzy - Yahoo! News UK
The traditional Thanksgiving shopping frenzy ate into the day itself this year with stores throwing open their doors on Thursday evening.



49ers' QB Controversy: Alex Smith passes concussion testing; Smith vs. Kaepernick

Smith vs. Kaepernick: Why the San Francisco 49ers' QB Controversy Is Ridiculous
Bleacher Report
After an impressive performance in place of Alex Smith, reports are now indicating that the San Francisco 49ers are leaning toward second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick to be their starter for their Week 12 game against the New Orleans Saints.

Source: Alex Smith passes tests
ESPN
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith has been fully cleared medically following concussion testing, but the team is proceeding with plans to start Colin Kaepernick on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, according to a team source.



SF Auto Show 2012: featuring Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept car


San Francisco Chronicle
Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept car at the 55th Annual International Auto Show at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, November 21, 2012.



Google rolls out indoor maps, store layouts to desktop users

Google rolls out indoor maps to desktops
ZDNet
Google introduced indoor locations in November last year, but only for Maps on devices running its Android mobile operating system.

Highly Cited:Just in time for Black Friday, Google brings store layouts to Maps



Black Friday 2012 Smartphone Sales are Here

Black Friday 2012 Smartphone Sales are Here I4U
Black Friday retailers are using new strategies to lure shoppers WBIR-TV Knoxville
Smartphone shoppers get savvy for holiday deals AFP News via...



Apple's 'spaceship' HQ now on track for mid-2016 opening in Cupertino

Apple's 'spaceship' HQ now on track for mid-2016 opening
CNET
The company has faced some delays and might not be able to start working on its project until 2014.


New York City replaces 250 public pay phones with iPad-like screens

New York City replaces 250 public pay phones with iPad-like screens
GigaOM
It's a phone booth like you've never seen before. New York City is today launching hundreds of public smart screens to replace existing pay phones.



NTSB Drops BlackBerrys for iPhones, Citing Reliability

NTSB tosses the BlackBerry in favor of the iPhone
CNET
Another U.S. government agency decides to drop RIM's beleaguered device because it has been "failing both at inopportune times and at an unacceptable rate.

NTSB follows TSA lead, drops BlackBerry USA TODAY
NTSB May Drop BlackBerrys for iPhones, Citing Reliability



National Transportation Safety Board


California fires coach Jeff Tedford

California fires coach Jeff Tedford
San Jose Mercury News
BERKELEY, Calif.—California has fired coach Jeff Tedford after his worst season in 11 years with the Golden Bears. Athletic director Sandy Barbour announced the move Tuesday, saying Tedford served the school admirably.

End of an era: Tedford 'relieved of duties' as Bears coach UC Berkeley
Cal fires Jeff Tedford



HP (HPQ.N) takes $8.8 bln charge from Autonomy accounting

HP takes $8.8 bln charge from Autonomy accounting
Firstpost
Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) said on Tuesday it took an $8.8 billion charge related to its acquisition of software firm Autonomy, citing “serious accounting improprieties,” as it swung to a fourth-quarter loss.



Colin Kaepernick creates Niners QB controversy with incredible outing against Chicago Bears

Colin Kaepernick creates Niners QB controversy with incredible outing against ...Yahoo! Sports
As 49ers quarterback Alex Smith stood on the sidelines watching backup Colin Kaepernick tear up the Bears in his first NFL start, he may have spotted his job security blowing away in the chilly Bay breeze. As 49ers owner Jed York asked rhetorically ...

Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith 49ers QB Controversy: Should San Francisco ...Huffington Post
Steve Young knows a thing or two about 49ers quarterback controversies and he saw another one brewing



Android 4.2 Deletes Month of December, Other Bugs Reported

Android 4.2 Deletes December, Other Bugs Reported WebProNews
December missing in Android flaw BBC News
Android 4.2 Deletes December From People App PC Magazine



Alex Smith of San Francisco 49ers (concussion) ruled out

Alex Smith of San Francisco 49ers (concussion) ruled out ...
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bears because he was unable to get clearance from a neurologist ...

Alex Smith reportedly out for San Francisco 49ers - NFL.com
After a week of encouraging signs for Alex Smith, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback needs more time to heal from the concussion he suffered eight days ...



Intel CEO Paul Otellini to retire in surprise move

Intel CEO Paul Otellini to retire in surprise move
San Jose Mercury News
SAN FRANCISCO—Intel CEO Paul Otellini is retiring in May, giving the world's largest maker of microprocessors six months to find a new leader as it tries to navigate a shaky economy and adapt to a shift toward mobile devices that has reduced demand ...



Cisco Systems to buy Meraki for $1.2 billion

Cisco Systems to buy Meraki for $1.2 billion
CBS News
NEW YORK - Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, said Sunday it is buying Meraki for $1.2 billion to expand its ability to let customers compute in the cloud.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) ready to takeover Google Inc. (NASDAQ ...
Property Mentor
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) has decided to sign a $1.2bn deal to boost its internet-cloud networking capabilities with the purchase of Meraki, a six-year-old San Francisco-based company supported by Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG).



Cyber Monday Sales predicted to Reach $2 Billion

Cyber Monday Sales predicted to Reach $2 Billion I4U
Cyber Monday gains popularity as a top holiday shopping day,... PR Newswire
Adobe Sees Cyber Monday Online Sales Up 18%, Mobile to More... Nasdaq

Cyber Monday: Is E-commerce's Big Holiday Sales Day Obsolete ...
It was only seven years ago that some clever folks at Shop.org decided to promote e-commerce with its own version of Black Friday, and Cyber Monday was born.



Nancy Pelosi Was ‘Amused’ By Luke Russert’s ‘Age’ Jab

Nancy Pelosi Was ‘Amused’ By Luke Russert’s ‘Age’ Jab
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s response last week to legacy NBC reporter Luke Russert’s suggestion she retire due to her “age” came off as hostile to many who reported it, but the politician says she was more “amused” than offended by the whippersnapper’s remarks. Nancy Pelosi’s reaction to Russert’s remarks was refreshing to many women,
The Inquisitr

Nancy Pelosi Was ‘Amused,’ Not Upset, By Luke Russert’s Question About Her Age
NBC's Luke Russert made headlines last week for the exchange he had with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi , after asking her a question related to her age. While Pelosi deemed it "offensive" at the time, during her interview on ABC's This Week , she said she was simply "amused."



Dianne Feinstein has 'concern' about Rice's Benghazi talking points

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Defends Susan Rice On Benghazi ‘Talking Points’ The Inquisitr
Feinstein has 'concern' about Rice's Benghazi talking points Los Angeles Times
Feinstein Says Senate Will Investigate Benghazi 'Talking Points' New York Times



Public nudity ban eyed in fed-up San Francisco

Public nudity ban eyed in fed-up San Francisco
San Jose Mercury News
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco may be getting ready to shed its image as a city where anything goes, including clothing. City lawmakers are scheduled to vote Tuesday on an ordinance that would prohibit nudity in most public places, a blanket ban ...



Oakland Raiders routed again, 38-17 to Saints

Raiders routed again, 38-17 to Saints
San Jose Mercury News
OAKLAND, Calif.—As Raiders fans filed out of the Oakland Coliseum early in the fourth quarter, the few who remained showered the home team with boos.

Saints get back to .500 with 38-17 win vs. Raiders San Francisco Chronicle
Recap: Oakland vs. New Orleans



Israel government Web sites hit by hacker blitz

Israeli government websites under mass hacking attack
NBCNews.com
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - More than 44 million hacking attempts have been made on Israeli government websites since Wednesday when Israel began its Gaza air strikes, the government said on Sunday.

Israel government Web sites hit by hacker blitz CNET - by Steven Musil
Israel fighting off millions of cyber attacks Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Highly Cited:Anonymous hacker group attacks Israeli websites



Stanford shocked No. 2 Oregon in overtime

Stanford spoils Oregon's title plans ESPN
The original plan called for Oregon to score its usual FBS-leading 55 points per game, improve its record to 11-0 and move from No. 2 to No. 1 in the BCS standings. Then the Ducks would beat Oregon State in the Civil War, win the Pac-12 title game and ...

No. 2 Oregon shocked in overtime FOXSports.com
Stanford stuffed what appeared to be a sure first-quarter Oregon touchdown drive when Mariota took off on a 77-yard keeper to the Stanford 15. But the Ducks couldn't get much closer, and Stanford got the stop when Oregon went for it on fourth-and-2 on ...



Price of stamps increasing 1 cent in January #cartoons

Stamp price increasing 1 cent: How much is a stamp? The Clarion-Ledger
Stamp Price Increasing One Cent For USPS Approved By... The Inquisitr
Price of stamps increasing in January CNYCentral.com



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