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Google has unveiled its own-branded Tablet Computer “Nexus 7” to compete with Apple’s iPad and Amazon’s Kindle Fire. The Nexus 7 will be the first tablet computer to run Google’s latest “Jelly Bean” Android software (Android version 4.1). Nexus 7 is having a 7-inch screen and it is priced at $199. (8GB moder). And, the 16GB device will be priced at $249. The announcement about “Nexus 7″ is made at…

Today (June 23 rd, 2012) Google is celebrating Alan Turing’s 100th Birthday by showing an interactive Doodle on its Home page.  Alan Turing was an English mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst and computer scientist. He pioneered Artificial Intelligence. Turing was born on 23 June 1912. Turing studied mathematics at Cambridge University, and subsequently taught there, working in the burgeoning world of quantum mechanics. In 1935 he invented the abstract computing machines now…

Microsoft has developed a Windows tablet computer of its own design, and it is named as “Surface”. Microsoft  CEO Steve Ballmer  unveiled “Surface” at a press event. Surface will run with yet-to-be released version of its Windows operating system called Windows 8. (And, the Initial version will be Windows RT) Surface will be the first commercial PC that Microsoft has directly designed and sold. Similar to other Tablet devices, Surface…

Facebook has acquired Face.com,the facial recognition software company for an undisclosed amount.Face.com announced the acquisition on its blog today. “We love building products, and like our friends at Facebook, we think that mobile is a critical part of people’s lives as they both create and consume content, and share contentwith their social graph. By working with Facebook directly, and joining their team, we’ll have more opportunities to build amazing products that…

Google honors Father’s Day (June 17th, 2012) with a special animated Doodle. You can watch the below video to see this animated Doodle. The letter “L” in the Word “Google” represents the Father, and the letter “e” represents the child. This animated doodle shows the child controlling a robot supplying Tea/Coffee to the Father using a Remote Controller. Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds,…

Nokia will acquire developers, technologies and intellectual property for imaging from Scalado.Nokia has been working with Scalado for more than ten years. Official Press release from Nokia is here: Acquisition aimed at enhancing imaging experiences for Nokia Lumia devices Espoo, Finland and Lund, Sweden: Nokia is announcing plans to acquire world-class imaging specialists as well as all technologies and intellectual property from Scalado AB. “Nokia has been working with Scalado…

Data broker and online people search service Spokeo that sells detailed information profiles on millions of consumers will pay $800,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges. Spokeo collects personal information about consumers from hundreds of online and offline data sources, including social networks, the FTC said. It merges the data to create detailed personal profiles of consumers, containing the consumer’s name, address, age range, and email address. The profiles can…

Apple’s annual Developer’s Event “WWDC” (Worldwide Developer’s Conference ) started in San Francisco. Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced about many new products and many new features. Apple’s iOS 6 software will  include more than 200 new features. It will be a free upgrade for iPhones released since 2009, as well as last year’s and this year’s iPad models. It will also work with newer iPod Touch devices. Read below…

Twitter, the Micro blogging giant has unveiled a new blue bird for its logo.The updated logo is crafted purely from three sets of overlapping circles. “This bird is crafted purely from three sets of overlapping circles — similar to how your networks, interests and ideas connect and intersect with peers and friends. Whether soaring high above the earth to take in a broad view, or flocking with other birds to…

Facebook launches App Center to find Social Applications.It’ll be one central store for finding any app across web, iOS, Android, mobile web, etc. Official announcement of the Facebook is here: Today we’re launching the App Center to make it easier to find apps you can enjoy with friends. The App Center features mobile and web apps, such as Draw Something, Pinterest, and Nike+ GPS, and new apps including Jetpack Joyride,…