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Google New Nexus 7 2 vs iPad Mini vs Original Nexus 7: Which tablet sets the standard?

Google just released their second generation Nexus 7 last July 24 in San Francisco. Noting the success of the original Nexus 7, the second installment of the tablet appears to be on its way to becoming just the same hit. With the release of the new Nexus, people are now asking what this spells for the first Google tablet and other competitors like Apple’s iPad mini?

WARNING! Apple iPhone Electric Shock Leaves Young Australian Woman Electrocuted and Hospitalized; How to Avoid Similar Incident [PHOTOS]

Australian authorities have issued warnings when a young woman from Sydney was hospitalised after being electrocuted using Apple's iPhone. Since similar incidents from around the globe have been recorded - - creating shock and resulting in electrocution for the device users - - the authorities maintain that it is best for Aussies to take the necessary precautions in using tech devices.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 7/26/13

The Australian markets edged higher for the fourth time this week, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) up 0.1 per cent. This is the fifth consecutive week of gains for local shares; the longest winning streak since January. Stocks in July so far have improved by an impressive 5.2 per cent; the best month in 1.5 years.
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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update for Google Nexus 10 Rolls Out

Google’s latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update started rolling out to devices like Nexus 10 beginning Wednesday. Following the announcement of the Jelly Bean update, Google also unwrapped the second generation Nexus 7. While Android 4.3 and new Nexus 7 continue to make headlines and garner positive feedback, the tech giant already mentioned plans of releasing Nexus 10 and Key Lime Pie.

China Invests Almost $300B to Remedy Air Smog Pollution Problem, Targets Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei

China, the world's chief emitter of carbon dioxide greenhouse gases, is poised to invest 1.7 trillion yuan (AU$298 billion) to remedy the growing air smog pollution problem lording over its horizons which has killed thousands and sickened hundreds over the years. Specifically, the amount will be used to institute programmes and measures to combat the smog situation in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.

BlackBerry Lays Off 250 Employees

BlackBerry just laid off 250 workers assigned at the company's product testing facility in Waterloo, Ontario. The cost-cutting measure is in response to BlackBerry's attempt to improve profits amid weak sales of its Z10 and Q10 smartphones.

Your Editor On Twitter

By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArenaI joined Twitter. Not because I am curious what this celebrity has to say about her kids, or to read that another one is waiting for a connecting flight, impatiently.

Aussie Woman is 3rd Victim of iPhone Electrocution

Apple continues to shock iPhone users, not with news of the company's lower-than-expected earnings, but a literal electric jolt. On Wednesday, a third victim of iPhone electrocution was rushed to the hospital when she was zapped while holding her smartphone made by the Cupertino-based tech giant. Reports said that the 28-year-old victim was holding the iPhone while at her Chatswood home when the electrocution happened at about 8 pm.

TOP 10 Reasons That Makes the New Google Motorola DROIDs Better than Previous Android Phones

Verizon Wireless and Motorola teamed up to release a brand new line of DROID Android smartphones. While the release is set for the United States as of the moment, it is only a matter of time before the DROID phones hit other markets just like how Samsung, HTC, and Apple have been doing. There are several reasons why people should check the latest Android mobile offerings.

Google Nexus Asus 7C vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 T310: Which is the Better Android Tablet?

Samsung and Google remain two of the biggest manufacturers offering Android-based products. Recently, both companies have been trying out the tablet market. Along with smartphones, tablets account for majority of the market share in tech these days. For this Android face off, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and the Google Nexus Asus 7C. Which is the better Android tablet?

House Prices in Australia on the Rise, Shows Signs of Recovery

House prices in Australia rose to a three-year high in the June quarter, climbing by 2.8 per cent. Compared with 2012's data for the month of June, current house prices rose 5.4 per cent in one year. According to the quarterly report of the Australian Property Monitors (APM), this level of growth has not been seen since March 2010.

David Cameron: Google Helps Pedophiles Find Porn

David Cameron issued a warning to Google, Yahoo and Bing if they do not start prohibiting internet queries for illegal images. Cameron said the law would rule over three companies by force if they refuse to ban the queries voluntarily.

Stick To Stocks

By Peter Switzer, Switzer Super ReportThere's a guy who comes on a TV show ? not mine! ? a few times a year and he always tells the viewers that all this debt that's driving stocks will end in tears.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 7/24/13

The Australian share market made it three wins in a row today, although it did shed earlier gains on the back of Chinese manufacturing data. At one point the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) was up by as much as 0.7 per cent after a quarterly earnings report from Apple in the US beat estimates. This week the All Ords is up 1.3 per cent.

Microsoft Starts Teaching Kinect Sign Language

Microsoft researchers started exploring inputting sign language capabilities to their Kinect. The company is working on including sign language reading capacities to the technology. Is this really possible?

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 7/24/13

The Australian sharemarket was up 0.7 per cent at one point, only to have most of the gains wiped out following worse than expected Chinese data at 11.45am (AEST). This is the third consecutive session of improvement, while both the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) and the ASX200 (XJO) still remaining above the 5000.0 point mark. The XAO is up 0.2 per cent.

Peabody Energy's Revenues Down Despite Cutting More Jobs

The revenues and earnings of Peabody Energy in Australia dropped dramatically in June due to high operating costs and weak coal prices. The coal mining company has already tried to implement cost-cutting measures but to no avail.

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