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Diablo 3 review - angels and demons

theverge.com — Diablo 3 arrives after 11 years, and brings Heaven and Hell with it.
The best Diablo 3 review you'll read (even though you already bought the game & just like seeing what other people say) http://t.co/Tyso9LZN

Jury: Google did not infringe Oracle patents with Android

theverge.com — Over a week after it began deliberations, the jury has returned a verdict in the patent infringement case between Oracle and Google, finding that the search giant did not infringe upon Oracle's...
Whoa, almost missed this: "Jury: Google did not infringe Oracle patents with Android" http://t.co/PCQCtEXw by @bcbishop
RT @BreakingNews: Jury finds Google innocent of infringing on Oracle patents with Android - @verge http://t.co/u8o4qG48
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iPhone thief's Disney cruise adventure goes on public display in owner's Facebook album

theverge.com — Former iPhone owner Katy McCaffrey now has a public Facebook photo album that she shares with an unwitting partner: a Disney cruise ship employee named Nelson who's been snapping photos on the stolen smartphone and automatically uploading them to McCaffrey's Facebook account.
iPhone thief's Disney cruise adventure goes on public display in owner's Facebook album | The Verge http://t.co/pCP7LK4v via @verge
RT @GRogow: Fantastically funny MT @tomstandage: Woman's iPhone stolen, pics from it still streaming onto Facebook: http://t.co/JOANQ1hb
Fantastically funny MT @tomstandage: Woman's iPhone was stolen, and pics from it are still streaming onto Facebook: http://t.co/PpUXmgLv
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Double Fine and Ron Gilbert blend ‘Maniac Mansion’ and ‘The Lost Vikings’ in: ‘The Cave’

theverge.com — The voice at the beginning of Ron Gilbert's new adventure game project does not come from a person. Instead, it booms forth from an open hole in the ground, the entrance to the titular cave that lies at the heart of Gilbert's latest madcap creation, in development at Double Fine Productions.
RT @chrisgrant: Ron Gilbert + Double Fine + Maniac Mansion + The Lost Vikings = The Cave. http://t.co/zR6DsMPd

Microsoft removes Bing Maps Streetside service in Germany due to privacy concerns

theverge.com — Microsoft has been pushing out updates to Bing and its related services lately in an attempt to wrest marketshare away from Google, but the company is now having to take features away from Bing Maps in Germany due to local complaints.
RT @WinRumors: Microsoft removes Bing Maps Streetside service in Germany due to privacy concerns http://t.co/SqXlOlwW

Conan O'Brien on the 'symbiotic relationship' of his audience and new media

theverge.com — The last two years have seen Conan O'Brien undergo a significant reinvention - he's moved from "sitting behind the desk of one of the most iconic brands in old, traditional network television" to the master of all things social, with millions of engaged fans consuming the Coco brand across nearly all media outlets, both old and new (his @ConanOBrien Twitter account hit one million followers in just three months).
Read this! @ConanOBrien on new media. "I was forced to embrace this world and figure out how to use it." http://t.co/TowKsly1 (via @verge)
.@ConanOBrien on new media: "I was forced to embrace this world and figure out how to use it." http://t.co/VIISoZ3j

Facebook IPO: lawsuits and accusations cloud the bigger issue

theverge.com — Facebook's IPO misfortunes share many fathers. Wednesday's news that the company, its underwriters, and its CEO have been sued by its own investors less than a week after going public is just the latest in a litany of bad news.
Did something questionable happen with Facebook's IPO... or have investors been kidding themselves all along? http://t.co/qg1dTvsi
An exercise in collective projection. "Facebook IPO: lawsuits and accusations cloud the bigger issue" by me @verge http://t.co/cOoinFX7

FCC considers backdoor rule change that could jumpstart the era of internet television

theverge.com — The FCC is trying to make a backdoor change to the rules governing television distribution that would put internet TV providers under the same umbrella as traditional cable and satellite providers.
Interesting >> #FCC considers backdoor rule change that could jumpstart the era of internet #TV http://t.co/d1YvTtyu #hulu #netflix
FCC considers backdoor rule change that could jumpstart the era of internet television http://t.co/OdgQAnAw

IBM blocking Siri on employees' iPhones due to security concerns

theverge.com — The "bring your own device" policy in place at many companies comes with a host of security complications, and Apple's Siri is the latest casualty. In an interview with MIT's Technology Review, IBM Chief Information Officer Jeanette Horan said that among other services, iPhone personal assistant Siri is disabled on phones that employees bring in for work.
RT @michaelmeehan: IBM blocking Siri on employees' iPhones http://t.co/pOzodJig / reading Apple's ToS it's easy to see why. via @verge

Cornell makes Twitter ex-CTO Founding Entrepreneurial Officer at NYC tech campus

theverge.com — Cornell University's new campus has a mandate to kickstart innovative technology projects and companies in New York City. It has a substantial endowment and a long-term home on city-owned land on Roosevelt Island, won after a long courtship and fierce competition with other top schools.
Awesome report from @tcarmody on how the New York tech world is about to get its own island (and more) http://t.co/KylQzMfQ
Got to interview the new Founding Entrepreneurial Officer of CornellNYC Tech, Greg Pass, super-smart ex-Twitter CTO: http://t.co/M6oYTRA3

Yahoo launches Axis web browser plug-in for Windows and Mac, Axis browser on iOS

theverge.com — Yahoo is taking a break from executive drama to do something, well, dramatic: attempt to relaunch its search experience with a browser plug-in called Axis that syncs with a full-fledged iOS browser with the same name.
RT @verge: Yahoo launches Axis web browser plug-in for Windows and Mac, Axis browser on iOS http://t.co/KTl6zV19

Russian space agency confirms plans for Moon base

theverge.com — Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, has publicly confirmed its plans to create a permanent habitation on the Moon. In a talk at the Global Space Exploration Conference, Roscosmos head Vladimir Popovkin said that "we're not talking about repeating what mankind achieved 40 years ago... "We're talking about establishing permanent bases."
Russia looking to build Moon base. More foreign countries should waste money on awesome projects. http://t.co/odSkYVnO

HP to end 'HP Compaq' branding; Compaq name will live on for 'basic computing at entry-level pricing' in 2013

theverge.com — An HP spokesperson has confirmed to us this afternoon that the company will be shifting its strategy around the Compaq brand starting sometime in 2013, eliminating "HP Compaq" phrasing altogether and concentrating solely on the low end of the market.
HP's shifting the way it uses the compaq brand starting next year (yes, compaq still exists!). http://t.co/WNNpqToP

The Verge Mobile Podcast 029 - 05.22.2012

theverge.com — It's new, It's fresh, it's dangerous, it's another edition of The Verge Mobile Podcast. On this episode, our fearless hosts take a voyage into the wondrous future of the mobile universe, and you get...

LiquiGlide coating lets you enjoy ketchup down to the last drop

theverge.com — Despite advancements in superhydrophobic technology, the ketchup bottle is a particular product that is determined to keep us away from the entirety of the contents contained within. Fortunately, MIT PhD candidate Dave Smith and his team have created a way to empty the bottle once and for all with the help of LiquiGlide.
This just sounds gross. RT @verge LiquiGlide coating lets you enjoy ketchup down to the last drop http://t.co/Z4IwFWyV

NYU's 'No Quarter' exhibition inserts credits for a new kind of arcade

theverge.com — If the anesthetized, family-oriented digs of the recently reopened Chinatown Fair are any indication, the state of the American arcade in the year 2012 is a dismal one. But at NYU's annual No Quarter exhibition, the communal comforts of yesterday's game spaces live on apart from the commercial arena they once occupied, acting as a testing ground for new titles from some of the world's top independent developers.

Bradley Horowitz on Google+: 'we are building a product for humanity'

theverge.com — Can Google court professional photographers into taking a shot on it social network?
Enough Kool-Aid . . . . Bradley Horowitz on #Google+: 'we are building a product for humanity' http://t.co/Ac9Q1tbs #GOOG

Against the future: inside the Jewish anti-internet rally

theverge.com — More than 40,000 ultra-orthodox Jews came together to protest the internet, and Paul Miller went inside to find out why
RT @dancow: Another great story package by @verge , this time on anti-Internet protesters http://t.co/4lYLZvZG
Another great story package by @verge , this time on anti-Internet protesters http://t.co/2wMTcvK7
Must get paper, pen, and stamps to write to @futurepaul and tell him that this brilliant. http://t.co/ZemQZGnQ
Amazing @verge video from Citi Field #aisfa: @futurepaul's Internet abstience campaign gets name-checked at the rally http://t.co/tX2Zb0n3
A little long, but @verge did a great job on this feature and video of the 'Jews against the internet' #asifa. http://t.co/sR4FLUGB
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Windows 8 Metro browser to include limited Adobe Flash support

theverge.com — Microsoft's upcoming Internet Explorer 10 browser will include support for some types of Adobe Flash content in the Metro style version for Windows 8. The software giant is currently integrating Flash directly into Internet Explorer 10, with a view to only supporting certain use case scenarios to ensure battery life, security, and reliability remain intact in Metro browsing.
Windows 8 Metro browser to include limited Adobe Flash support http://t.co/DyqT0d42

Conan O'Brien on the 'symbiotic relationship' of his audience and new media

theverge.com — The last two years have seen Conan O'Brien undergo a significant reinvention - he's moved from "sitting behind the desk of one of the most iconic brands in old, traditional network television" to the master of all things social, with millions of engaged fans consuming the Coco brand across nearly all media outlets, both old and new (his @ConanOBrien Twitter account hit one million followers in just three months).
RT @verge: Conan O'Brien on the 'symbiotic relationship' of his audience and new media http://t.co/HwjT2kI4

US Supreme Court takes on broad software and method patents, sort of

theverge.com — What does it take to transform an abstract idea into patentable subject matter? How much do you have to add to an abstract idea before its worthy of patent protection? Can abstract ideas turn into patentable subject matter simply by stating that part of it is conducted over the internet?
The Supreme Court is edging towards invalidating tons of dubious internet patents. http://t.co/Dn2Dio3r

Steve Ballmer calls Windows 8 a 'rebirth,' estimates big sales numbers

theverge.com — Speaking in Seoul, Korea, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer waxed ecstatic about Windows 8 and its importance to the company. Calling it the "dawning of the rebirth of Microsoft Windows," Ballmer said, adding that it was the "deepest, broadest and most impactful" version of Windows to date.
RT @WinRumors: Steve Ballmer calls Windows 8 a 'rebirth,' estimates big sales numbers http://t.co/L6ui1EKm
RT @zzap: Steve Ballmer: Windows 8 is a "rebirth", estimates 400 to 500 million users will "have" Windows 8 next year http://t.co/wCEOwbar

Watch this: Google CEO Larry Page discusses 'big bets' on future technologies

theverge.com — Google CEO Larry Page has been on a bit of a tear lately, showing up in the US and England to discuss both the company's future and the challenges it's currently facing.

'Safe is bad': Andrew Keen on Digital Vertigo

theverge.com — The Verge is a technology-focused news publication founded in 2011 by Joshua Topolsky and Marty Moe in partnership with Vox Media and its CEO Jim Bankoff. The Verge's mission is to offer breaking news coverage and in-depth reporting, product information, and community content via a unified, modern platform.
agree. Laura June is my new idol RT @gerryshih: excellent, excellent, excellent. from @ajkeen @laura_june http://t.co/xL3tKGVs
RT @SA_Smith27: Fantastic interview with @ajkeen on @verge with @laura_june - If you read anything today, read this - http://t.co/69zTodO3
Here's an interview I did with Andrew Keen about his new book, Digital Vertigo. http://t.co/ImnYWu8t
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Photoshop CS6 beta comes to a close

theverge.com — If you've been enjoying Adobe's free Photoshop CS6 beta, we have bad news to report - it appears the company has pulled the plug. Several users are reporting on Twitter that the beta is no longer working, and we have noticed our copies aren't functioning either.

Windows Phone 7.5 is now required to access the Marketplace, update apps

theverge.com — If you're a Windows Phone user, you'll now be required to update your device's OS to Windows Phone 7.5 to access the Windows Phone Marketplace, update your apps, or download new ones. Microsoft warned us about the shift just a few days ago, but the update was pushed to most Windows Phone users last fall.
RT @WinRumors: Windows Phone 7.5 is now required to access the Marketplace, update apps http://t.co/8ZOCMOKw

The Verge Mobile Podcast, live at 4:30PM ET / 9:30PM BST!

theverge.com — In the mobile industry, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. The manufacturers who make phones and the consumers who buy them. These are their stories. <!--...
We're starting The Verge Mobile Podcast any minute. Are you ready? Yes you're ready. To fall in love. http://t.co/uNAQ6250 via @verge

Motorola Mobility's new CEO: who is Dennis Woodside?

theverge.com — It's been months in the making, but Google has finally secured approval from the US, EU, and China to purchase Motorola Mobility, the consumer-facing side of the legendary hardware manufacturer, and as of today the $12.5 billion deal is complete.
"I want you to run Motorola... Can you let me know by tonight?" A report on Motorola's newly-appointed CEO: http://t.co/dbHyoy3B

The Indianapolis 500: a remarkable test-case in the future of transmedia programming

theverge.com — Sports and sports media compose a gigantic global business. Neither are untouched by technology. In many respects, sports are leading the way in bringing live video and information to alternate computing devices both inside and outside the home. Apple, Microsoft, and the cable and telecom companies all agree that sports are a must-have.
Indy 500: a remarkable test-case in the future of transmedia video and storytelling. Why you should care http://t.co/rzkq8q26 h/t @tcarmody
Indy cars: basically projectile cyborgs with cameras attached. If that's not the future of media, I don't know what is. http://t.co/VrSm5ln0
I had so much fun with this. "The Indianapolis 500: a remarkable test-case in the future of transmedia programming" http://t.co/VrSm5ln0

New York state lawmakers challenge anonymous online speech with proposed bill

theverge.com — 2. A WEB SITE ADMINISTRATOR UPON REQUEST SHALL REMOVE ANY COMMENTS POSTED ON HIS OR HER WEB SITE BY AN ANONYMOUS POSTER UNLESS SUCH ANONYMOUS POSTER AGREES TO ATTACH HIS OR HER NAME TO THE POST AND CONFIRMS THAT HIS OR HER IP ADDRESS, LEGAL NAME, AND HOME ADDRESS ARE ACCURATE.
New York state legislators threaten anonymous online speech with proposed bill http://t.co/nQR675fU

Fujifilm X-Pro1 review

theverge.com — Fujifilm has a history of making beautiful cameras, particularly in its X series. The X100 and X10 are more than just pretty faces, too - both deliver gorgeous pictures and video. They're designed...
Add Fujifilm's X-Pro1 to the list of gorgeous cameras I'd collect if I had truckloads of disposable income. http://t.co/Uk0m5sef

Next-gen iPhone rumored to have 1136 x 640 resolution, redesigned dock connector

theverge.com — Following a flurry of reports earlier this month of Apple ordering up new 4-inch displays for its next iPhone, 9to5 Mac is today joining the rumor mill with affirmation that Apple is indeed in the process of testing a new model with a larger and higher-resolution display.
A new iPhone dock connector would be a huge pain in the ass. http://t.co/2J1DlFoO

The cost of connectivity: why maintaining cell towers is one of America's most dangerous jobs

theverge.com — When U.S. cell carriers tout their latest and greatest data networks, promising blazing-fast data speeds and increased coverage, they typically don't mention the actual, physical labor involved in upgrading a cellular network. Blissfully abstract bandwidth numbers make it easy to forget where such high-speed connectivity comes from: namely, workers climbing towers hundreds of feet in the air and refitting them with new equipment.
A fascinating, human story about technology I'd never even thought about. http://t.co/WbQT5mi7

Samsung pens letter detailing 'potentially serious issues and problems' with nano-SIM vote

theverge.com — The long, winding road to selection of a nano-SIM standard took another turn today: Samsung has filed a letter with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) of "concerns expressed and actions taken by Samsung in relation to the recent vote by correspondence for the selection" of a final design.
the nano-sim drama continues today — this time, it's samsung raising concerns. http://t.co/gd9Kxy3e

Tablet shipments grew 124 percent in Q1 2012, says NPD DisplaySearch

theverge.com — Early 2012 has seen the tablet market continue to grow, and Apple remains at the head of the pack, according to a new report from NPD DisplaySearch. In the first quarter of 2012 Apple reportedly shipped 13.6 million iPads, which was good enough to capture 62.8 percent of the tablet market during that period.
RT @verge: Tablet shipments grew 124 percent in Q1 2012, says NPD DisplaySearch http://t.co/ox5S9mfI

Readlists, from the makers of Readability, creates ebooks from URLs

theverge.com — Arc90, the team behind Readability, is today introducing Readlists, a new website / web app that lets you create your own ebooks from your favorite articles online. We got the opportunity to have an early look around and, while not perfect, it's an interesting and useful idea.
What ebook would you 'publish'? RT @niemanlab: Meet Readlists, an app that lets you turn saved articles into an ebook http://t.co/obqPfxTC
RT @NiemanLab: Meet Readlists, an app that lets you turn saved articles into an ebook http://t.co/lRHoGAKu

The Cable Show: racing ahead to fight the future

theverge.com — The 2012 Cable Show's opening session felt the opening of a political campaign, and in some ways, that's exactly what it was - full of talk about innovation, change, and meeting the people's needs, the whole event is designed to rally the industry around the future of cable in a vastly changing media landscape.
Somehow, I just wrote 1,000 words on the 2012 Cable Show. I'm actually really pleased with how it came out. http://t.co/WiQOveSd

Google completes acquisition of Motorola Mobility

theverge.com — Completing a nine-month journey through regulatory approvals on multiple continents, Google has closed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility today. The move comes just days after Google cleared the last major hurdle - approval in China, where Motorola has had a particularly strong presence for many years - and means that the Chicago-area phone maker will stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange effective immediately.
Motorola has been officially acquired by Google. End of one era of American business history, the start of another. http://t.co/fhkEZpP9

Nokia removes Skype from Marketplace on Lumia 610, blames poor user experience

theverge.com — Only weeks after saying Skype "worked well" on the Lumia 610, Nokia Hong Kong announced today that it has decided to remove Skype from the Windows Phone Marketplace on the device, because the app's experience doesn't live up to the company's expectations.
RT @WinRumors: Nokia removes Skype from Marketplace on Lumia 610, blames poor user experience http://t.co/SxxWlkIe

Comcast adds free voice calls and texting over Wi-Fi to Xfinity Voice

theverge.com — Comcast is taking aim at Google Voice and Skype with an addition to its Xfinity Voice service. A new feature, called Voice 2go, will allow Voice users to make calls or send text messages from their home phone number for free over any Wi-Fi network.
RT @Techmeme: Comcast adds free voice calls and texting over Wi-Fi to Xfinity Voice (@thedextriarchy / The... http://t.co/hM1J7WDB http: ...

Status Symbols: Pioneer Kuro

theverge.com — Status Symbols are devices that transcend their specs and features, and become something beautiful and luxurious in their own right. They're things that live on after the megapixel and megahertz wars move past them, beacons of timeless design and innovation.

Viewdini: Verizon's new mobile video portal with Comcast Xfinity, Netflix, Hulu Plus, and more

theverge.com — At the 2012 Cable Show in Boston, Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead (seated second from right) just announced that the carrier will be launching a new mobile video platform called Viewdini, an announcement Mead calls "one of our most important of the year."
Wait, what? RT @Techmeme: Viewdini: Verizon's new mobile video portal with Comcast Xfinity, Netflix, Hulu Plus, & more http://t.co/1KM4OmNj

Watch this: SpaceX launch live on NASA TV at 3:44AM ET / 8:44AM BST

theverge.com — After a series of delays and false starts, the historic SpaceX mission to the International Space Station is set to launch this morning. Liftoff is scheduled for 3.44am ET, or 8.44am BST, and if all goes to plan SpaceX's unmanned Dragon capsule will become the first privately-owned craft to dock with the ISS early on Friday morning.
Watch this: SpaceX launch live on NASA TV at 3:44AM ET / 8:44AM BST | The Verge http://t.co/bxmAky5Y via @verge

SpaceX rocket carries the ashes of Scotty from 'Star Trek' and 307 others into space

theverge.com — James Doohan, the actor who famously portrayed Montgomery Scott, the chief engineer on the original Star Trek series, has finally made his way into space, albeit posthumously. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that successfully launched this morning carried on board the ashes of Doohan and 307 other people who had signed up for a so-called memorial spaceflight service.
SpaceX rocket carries the ashes of Scotty from 'Star Trek' and 307 others into space | The Verge http://t.co/r3ZviiVl via @verge So, so cool

Radiohead's 'OK Computer' and 'Kid A' get an 8-bit reimagining

theverge.com — YouTube user QuintonSung has seemingly one goal in life - to reinvent Radiohead's lavishly-produced electro-rock epics for something a little more befitting the Famicom sound chip. An 8-bit rendition of Kid A in its entirety was completed last month, and now 1997 classic OK Computer is available from start to finish - complete with Super Mario Bros.
Excellent, and I'm not super into chiptune. @sensiblemadman, you dig? 'OK Computer' & 'Kid A' get an 8-bit reimagining http://t.co/XEDAj9wx

Damon Lindelof on Lost - On The Verge

theverge.com — Damon Lindelof talks about his time writing and producing Lost, the polarizing ending, and the show's legacy.

Readlists, from the makers of Readability, creates ebooks from URLs

theverge.com — Arc90, the team behind Readability, is today introducing Readlists, a new website / web app that lets you create your own ebooks from your favorite articles online. We got the opportunity to have an early look around and, while not perfect, it's an interesting and useful idea.
It's a mixtape for blogs! RT @verge: Readlists, from the makers of Readability, creates ebooks from URLs http://t.co/OpMhfWxs

PSA: Windows Mobile Marketplace shutting down today

theverge.com — If you're still using a classic Windows Mobile smartphone then today is d-day for access to the Marketplace. Microsoft has been warning Windows Mobile 6.x users over the past few months about the Marketplace closure, constantly pushing the date back, but the service will be removed today.
Anyone remember Windows Mobile? The 6.x Marketplace is closing down today http://t.co/XvI2KvuS

SpaceX successfully blasts off to the International Space Station

theverge.com — At 3:44AM ET this morning, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in what is the first privately-funded mission to the International Space Station. The Dragon capsule is currently in orbit with solar arrays deployed and, if all goes to plan following the launch, will dock with the ISS early Friday morning.
i'm on the space beat this afternoon. spacex successfully blasts off! http://t.co/etaWbhOL

Chrome is the most popular browser in the world, says StatCounter

theverge.com — For the first week in history, Google Chrome is the most-used browser in the world, according to Statcounter . While Chrome has been leapfrogging the incumbent Internet Explorer on weekends for some time now, the week of May 14th-20th marks the first time Chrome has averaged a higher traffic share over a full seven-day stretch.
Hoping for the death of Internet Explorer RT @jaredbkeller: Google Chrome is now the most popular browser in the world http://t.co/140YrAaz
Using Chrome to surf the web? One research firm says a majority of users are over IE. http://t.co/97bg5Vpf
Google Chrome is now the most popular browser in the world http://t.co/7twKuM9C

Watch this: SpaceX launch live on NASA TV at 3.44am ET / 8.44am BST

theverge.com — After a series of delays and false starts, the historic SpaceX mission to the International Space Station is set to launch this morning. Liftoff is scheduled for 3.44am ET, or 8.44am BST, and if all goes to plan SpaceX's unmanned Dragon capsule will become the first privately-owned craft to dock with the ISS early on Friday morning.
RT @verge: Watch this: SpaceX launch live on NASA TV at 3.44am ET / 8.44am BST http://t.co/fkgU14T2

Amazon's Kindle deal with Waterstones deflates Nook's global balloon

theverge.com — Amazon's deal to sell Kindle e-readers at UK bookseller Waterstones isn't just a curio particular to the e-book market in England or a point in the long, declining curve of traditional bricks-and-mortar bookstores. It's also a case study of contrasts between short-term and strategic thinking.
RT @mediagazer: Amazon's Kindle deal with Waterstones deflates Nook's global balloon (@tcarmody / The Verge) http://t.co/su8VW7xK http:/ ...
Amazon's Kindle deal with Waterstones deflates Nook's global balloon: http://t.co/KDjj4AEt analysis of biz strategy by me at @verge

In LA? Join us for Polygon on The Verge from Snapdragon by Qualcomm

theverge.com — If there's one thing we learned from the hit 1991 film L.A. Story, it's that SanDeE* is an unacceptable thing for a human to be named. If we learned two things though, it's that everyone in Los Angeles is desperate for their lives to have meaning.
Hey! The @Verge and @Polygon are throwing an #E3 party in LA on June 3rd and you're all invited. Details: http://t.co/Y06tKB3m

Justin Rubio Articles & Activity

theverge.com — The Verge is a technology-focused news publication founded in 2011 by Joshua Topolsky and Marty Moe in partnership with Vox Media and its CEO Jim Bankoff. The Verge's mission is to offer breaking news coverage and in-depth reporting, product information, and community content via a unified, modern platform.
RT @reckless: Pleased to announce that @ItsTheLingo has joined The Verge as our newest writer! Welcome, Justin. http://t.co/D57iRggK
Pleased to announce that @ItsTheLingo has joined The Verge as our newest writer! Welcome, Justin. http://t.co/D57iRggK

Radiohead's 'OK Computer' and 'Kid A' get an 8-bit reimagining

theverge.com — YouTube user QuintonSung has seemingly one goal in life - to reinvent Radiohead's lavishly-produced electro-rock epics for something a little more befitting the Famicom sound chip. An 8-bit rendition of Kid A in its entirety was completed last month, and now 1997 classic OK Computer is available from start to finish - complete with Super Mario Bros.
RT @TheLocalMitch: Amazing 8-bit redux of Radiohead albums OK Computer & Kid A. via @verge (Karma Police <3) http://t.co/q6P5O1hr

Damon Lindelof extended interview - On The Verge, Episode 006

theverge.com — Joshua Topolsky and Damon Lindelof speak at length during this extended interview from On The Verge, Episode 006.
Did you want to see my full, hour long @DamonLindelof interview? No? Too bad. Here it is. http://t.co/mVgQYfLh

The Art of Apps: Paper, Tweetbot, Mixel, and Piictu creators on designing beautiful apps

theverge.com — At the Art Of Apps gallery event in New York City last week, seven apps were projected on TV screens to display the best user interfaces iOS has to offer. In front of each screen were the creators and designers behind apps like Paper, Mixel, Tweetbot, Piictu, Path, and the upcoming Cameo.

Leap 3D motion control system is 100 times more accurate than Kinect, will cost $69.99

theverge.com — Motion control startup Leap Motion has demoed its Leap 3D motion control system, which can track motion to around 0.01mm accuracy - 100 times more accurate than the Kinect. Rather than taking Microsoft's approach, Leap Motion creates a personal 3D workspace of about four cubic feet.
RT @ajmaclean: How long before I can edit video/photos with this? http://t.co/odsCqKAG

Supreme Court declines to hear file sharing suit, leaving former student with $675,000 fine

theverge.com — Joel Tenenbaum, a former student at Boston University who was ordered to pay $675,000 for sharing 30 songs over Kazaa, will not have his case examined by the Supreme Court. Tenenbaum had asked the Court to consider reducing his damages, but the petition was denied, sending it back to the trial level.
Supreme Court declines to hear suit of former Boston U. student ordered to pay $675k for sharing 30 songs over Kazaa http://t.co/xgsL26CP

TiVo Stream transcoder and IP-based set-top box detailed

theverge.com — We already knew that TiVo was working on a transcoder and IP-based set-top box, and today the company has unveiled the final retail versions for both. The set-top box works with your TiVo Premiere Q, and lets you watch both live and recorded TV on additional televisions throughout the house.
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Review: 11 inch Ivy Bridge + Kepler (Clevo W110ER)

theverge.com — I am big into PC gaming, and so I have always used a desktop for that, while having a small laptop for productivity on the go (a MacBook Air currently). I have never seriously considered merging the two, given the price premium and just plain bulkiness of gaming laptops.
I love what people do in our forums. Check out this ridiculous laptop review. http://t.co/YHta1z2W

Kinect doesn't need new hardware for improved experiences, says Microsoft's Tsunoda

theverge.com — As game consoles age, developers are able to squeeze increasingly impressive experiences out of the hardware as they learn how to utilize it better - just look at an early Xbox 360 game compared to an upcoming title like Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 .
RT @WinRumors: Kinect doesn't need new hardware for improved experiences, says Microsoft's Tsunoda http://t.co/yl8Gcj2b

Comcast's new X1 UI integrates real-time and streaming TV with news and social apps

theverge.com — Comcast kicked off this week's Cable Show in Boston by showing off two new platforms with slick UIs for video and other services, launching first in Boston and then rolling out to Xfinity customers nationwide. X1 (formerly tested under the codename Xcalibur) is for the television set.
I got to kick the tires of Comcast's X1 platform a few months back & it's pretty amazing. Rolling out this year & next. http://t.co/30FmI8UJ
I wrote this! & @NateIngraham helped! RT @verge: Comcast's new X1 UI integrates TV with news and social apps http://t.co/30FmI8UJ

iOS warning message hints at FaceTime over 3G

theverge.com — Despite hints that Apple's FaceTime may eventually work over mobile networks, it's so far remained limited to Wi-Fi only even on the new iPad. Now we've got another sign that Apple is considering expanding the video calling service to 3G or 4G.

More than 40,000 Orthodox Jews rally against the internet at New York baseball stadium

theverge.com — A rather unusual event took place in New York City this past Sunday: the New York Mets' Citi Field was filled to capacity with Orthodox Jews - males only, in keeping with the religion's code - who were there to attend a rally about the dangers of the internet.

Motorola: if Android 4.0 won't improve a device, we won't upgrade it

theverge.com — When Motorola updated its Ice Cream Sandwich timeline, some users were upset that the Droid 3 and X2 would forever remain on Android 2.3. In response, Motorola has detailed its process for deciding whether or not a given phone or tablet will be getting an upgrade.
Motorola is trying really hard to catch up with Samsung in the race to alienate the most Android customers http://t.co/dCBARLeX