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Sony update brings higher ISO, MP4 1080p videos to iPhone-connected QX10 & QX100 lenses Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:36 AM PST Sony this week issued firmware updates for its QX10 and QX100 wireless iPhone-controlled camera lenses, bringing higher ISO speeds and full high definition 1080p video recording support in the MP4 format to both models.

Developers protest Candy Crush maker's 'candy' trademark with hackathon Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:06 AM PST Independent game developers are fighting back against Candy Crush Saga developer King's attempt to prevent other companies from using the words "candy" or "saga" in any game-related context by releasing a flurry of candy-themed games.

Apple Stores combat dangerous CO, unpleasant BO with odor 'sniffers' Posted: 31 Jan 2014 07:40 AM PST With hundreds of thousands of people streaming through the doors of Apple's retail outlets around the world each day, the company has reportedly turned to high-tech "sniffers" in an effort to keep the stores' air fresh and odors at bay.

Apple joins list of US companies pledging to end hiring discrimination against long-term unemployed Posted: 31 Jan 2014 06:50 AM PST Apple is among some of the largest companies in America who have agreed to a new program from President Barack Obama pledging to avoid discrimination against job candidates who have been out of the workforce for an extended period.

With Nest in & Motorola out, Google now looking to acquire wearable tech companies Posted: 31 Jan 2014 05:56 AM PST Google's evolving hardware portfolio could change once again with the acquisition of a wearable technology company, as the search giant is said to be contemplating potential purchases, according to a new report.

Apple issues OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks beta build to developers Posted: 30 Jan 2014 08:02 PM PST Apple late Thursday seeded the fourth OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks beta to developers with minor changes and continued focus on Mail, Messages and VPN services.

MLB to reportedly have thousands of iBeacons ready for game day Posted: 30 Jan 2014 05:16 PM PST According to a report on Thursday, Major League Baseball will start rolling out thousands of iBeacons in 20 ballparks across the U.S. next week, the goal being system readiness by opening day in March.

Samsung argues Apple injunction bid meant to 'create fear and uncertainty' for carriers, retailers Posted: 30 Jan 2014 04:42 PM PST In the ongoing Apple v. Samsung patent skirmish, Samsung on Thursday argued against an Apple-sought permanent injunction, saying such an order could have long-lasting repercussions for the Korean tech giant.

Apple makes yet another medical field hire for unknown project Posted: 30 Jan 2014 04:04 PM PST Continuing the expansion of an ever growing medical devices research team, Apple recently took on Michael O'Reilly, former chief medical officer and executive vice president of medical affairs at pulse oximeter firm Masimo Corporation.

Microsoft reportedly ready to name new CEO, may replace Bill Gates as chairman Posted: 30 Jan 2014 02:42 PM PST After months of searching, Microsoft is reportedly on the verge of naming Satya Nadella as CEO, while the company's board mulls replacing Bill Gates as chairman.