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Instagram To Users: We Can Sell Your Photos Without Notice
Instagram said today that it has the perpetual right to sell users’ photographs without payment or notification, a dramatic policy shift that quickly sparked a public outcry.
King Of Cell Phones: Samsung Ends Nokia’s 14-Year Reign
Samsung Electronics is the new leader in cell phones. Already ahead of the pack in smartphones, Samsung extended its dominance over the entire worldwide handset industry by displacing longtime cell phone king Nokia, according to a study by IHS.
After Delays, Apple Releases iTunes 11, Touts New Features
Apple released iTunes 11 on Wednesday, the latest version of its popular music software following a monthlong delay.
Use Of Text Messaging Drops For First Time
If ever a story called for the use of an emoticon, this would be the one: text messaging volume in the U.S. has declined for the first time ever, according to a new research report.
Help Sandy Victims, Charities Using Facebook Gifting Service
Facebook is adding a new product within its gifting service — charitable donations.
New York Web Sites Still Offline Due To Sandy
Hurricane Sandy may have passed the Mid-Atlantic region, but its effects are still being felt online.
Microsoft Takes On Apple IPad With Surface, Its First Tablet
Microsoft will finally test the waters of the tablet market as its new Surface goes on sale. More than 60 stores in North America will offer the tablet starting tonight at 10 p.m. local time.
Following 1.2B Hours Of Testing, Windows 8 Available Friday
After several years of development, now it’s your turn to vote for or against Windows 8 with your wallet. Windows 8 goes on sale around the world at 12:01 a.m. local time around the world, with an upgrade price as low as $39.95.
Apple Changes Little With iPad 4, Unveiled Tuesday
Surprise! Apple not only introduced a smaller iPad today — the iPad Mini — but also unveiled a fourth-generation iPad that looks the same as the iPad 3 (aka the “new iPad”). The difference? The fourth-generation model has upgraded components, including an A6X processor, which, according to Apple, doubles CPU and graphics performance.
Game Over? Video Game Sales Down 24% In September
The video game industry had a rough time in stores last month.






