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Once in a while, everyone needs a break – even more so (and more often) for those who tend to work in high pressure jobs. After all, getting away from it all is crucial in maintaining a healthy, well-balanced mind as you recharge your inner being. While some of us like to go on long road trips, and... 26 mins ago

If you are a huge fan of the MotorStorm franchise, then you would be pleased to hear that just a day before the iPad 3 is supposed to be announced, MotorStorm RC will be released for the PS Vita and PS3 platforms. Sony claims that MotorStorm RC “has been transformed into the most exciting and... 26 mins ago

Mike Daisey is making headlines with The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs , a stirring monologue about his love of Apple and disappointment with working conditions in Apple's supplier factories. Daisey's monologue details his trip to China and his time with workers from Foxconn's Shenzhen plant.... 26 mins ago

Google launched its desktop-only Flight Search service last year, to the chagrin of some big competitors , and now it's updated the tool to work on Android and iOS devices. The service works through Google's standard search box or on its flights page, and the update only optimizes the tool for use... 26 mins ago

Report huffs at privacy safeguards and trade rules A US software industry report has warned that certain countries are threatening the future of cloud computing with regulations and policies that stifle the fluffy atmosphere.… 27 mins ago

Best cell phone: Overview What is the best cell phone in the United States? Our verdict on the best cell phone for the US is constantly updated. Sometimes choosing between two phones is easy. Just look at the specs and it becomes woefully clear that some phones (even those positioned directly... 27 mins ago

Job boards and company profiles on job sites can be fairly uninspiring, and bland. Usually there’s a boring description of a job, followed by a list of skills needed followed by a boring description of the company. Enter Y Combinator -backed The Daily Muse , which is a community for professional... 27 mins ago

According to the New York Times According to a report by the New York Times tech section Bits, we could be seeing the much-speculated Android powered Google AR glasses landing before 2012 is up. We first got wind of the project at the end of last year when 9to5Google ran a stor y claiming it was an... 27 mins ago

Apple and Proview continue to clash in Chinese courts, while Proview hints at the possibility of a settlement... 28 mins ago

In its filing, T-Mobile, the No. 4 cellphone carrier, told the F.C.C. that Verizon’s acquisition with cable companies would place an “excessive concentration” of wireless spectrum in Verizon’s hands. 28 mins ago

Earlier this week we showed you Jeb Corliss' brush with death , as he hit the side of Table Mountain while attempting a wingsuit jump. Now, the footage from the cameras mounted to his helmet is available—and it looks terrifying. More » 29 mins ago

Apple is being sued by Brandywine Communications Technologies over multimedia voicemail in its iPhone and iPad products. In the complaint filed in the U.S. district court for the middle district of Florida Tuesday, Brandywine claims that Apple is infringing on two patents it owns related to mobile... 29 mins ago

Nike just keep building on its Nike+ brand, turning what started life as a glorified pedometer, into a full-fledged workout-tracking platform. Hot on the heels of the FuelBand comes Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences with their own dedicated footwear. For ballers, the... 29 mins ago

The conflicts and behind-the-scenes drama surrounding India's Aakash project once again threaten its existence. Despite a record-breaking 1.4 million pre-orders gained in under a fortnight, maker DataWind has only shipped 10,000 units to nearly universal derision. Early adopters have found the... 29 mins ago

Mozilla has begun adding mobile device support to its newer extensions framework--but it's also changed Jetpack's direction and breaking earlier extensions' compatibility. 29 mins ago

Last week, several documents that purportedly came from the Heartland Institute appeared on the Web , laying out the organization's financial efforts to undercut the mainstream understanding of climate science. Although the Heartland admitted that most of the materials were genuine, it claims they... 30 mins ago

Looks like the basketball players of tomorrow will boast that they’ve got data-tracking game. A new Nike+ “pressure sensor” is coming to Nike basketball and training shoes . The sensors will track data about wearers’ movements and transmit it wirelessly to their iPhones. The enhanced basketball... 30 mins ago

The Raspberry Pi: What is it, who is it for, when can I get one and how much does it cost? All your questions answered. 1 hr ago

What's good for the Chocolate Factory is good for us Labour has chastised the Conservatives for digital economy policies - and is targeting what may be the Conservatives' closeness to Google.… 1 hr ago

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SAP on Wednesday released details for its roadmap for HCM (human capital management) software following the US$3.4 billion acquisition of SuccessFactors, which... 1 hr ago

Is Microsoft making a version of Office for the iPad? Who can tell? (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.) 1 hr ago

Complete with a powerful laptop, a laptop bag and a wireless mouse, today’s deal of the day gives you everything you need to run a small business on the go. The 15.6-inch Dell Vostro 3555 fits comfortably into the Dell Professional 16-inch Business Laptop Carrying Case, and the bundled Logitech... 1 hr ago

Computer users in Missouri and Illinois havesued Google over the search engine placement of online ad cookies in Apple's Safari Web browser. The move circumvented Apple's privacy protection for Safari. - Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) has been sued by computer users who claimed their privacy rights were... 1 hr ago

MobileMe is scheduled to be shut down in June 2012, and Apple has begun encouraging users to transition to iCloud . Email messages are going out this week that promote iCloud's services and provide a big 'ol blue button for customers to click and begin the migration process. iCloud offers most of... 2 hrs ago

T-Mobile USA, which just had its acquisition by AT&T blocked by regulators, is urging the federal government to block Verizon’s planned spectrum purchase from cable companies for $3.9 billion. 2 hrs ago

Canon may soon offer a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC). That’s the buzz in the wake of Canon patent filing for a kit lens for a mirrorless camera, first spotted by the Japanese website Egami. Canon is the world’s biggest camera maker but so far has been absent from the hottest... 2 hrs ago

Microsoft has joined Apple in filing an antitrust suit against Motorola Mobility in the European Union for allegedly abusing its standard-essential patents. 2 hrs ago

Today The Beatles announced the band’s 27 US and UK #1 hits will be made available as ringtones exclusively through iTunes ( iTunes Link ). The 30-second ringtones can be downloaded now through iTunes on your iOS device and include hits such as “Can’t Buy Me Love”, “All You Need Is Love”,... 2 hrs ago

It’s about time: By the end of 2012, Google will launch a pair of Android-powered, augmented reality, head-up display (HUD) glasses. Anonymous Google employees, speaking to The New York Times, say that the glasses will resemble a pair of Oakley Thumps (pictured above), will have 3G or 4G... 4 hrs ago