Mashable: Latest 24 News Updates - including “Windows 8 Must Battle XP for Large Chunk of User Base” |
- Windows 8 Must Battle XP for Large Chunk of User Base
- Headphone Round Up: Our Top Picks [PICS]
- Hilarious ‘Missed Connection’ Seeks Woman Who ‘Farted in the Bread Section’
- Oakley’s Heads-Up Airwave Goggles Will Make You a Robo-Skier
- Top Comments on Mashable This Week
- Kids Learn to Draw Mickey With Disney’s Creativity Studio
- A Sneak Peek at This Year’s Exciting Media Summit
- 5 Apps to Digitize Your Business Cards
- How To Get Hired In 30 Days Or Less
- Google Maps Gets a Makeover [VIDEO]
- Google’s Nexus 4 Prototype Lost and Found in a Bar [PIC]
- 1,872-Pound Zombie Pumpkin Will Blow Your Gourd
- 6 Apps You Don’t Want To Miss
- Top 10 Tech This Week
- ‘Typing Karaoke’ Game Lets You Rock Out With Your Keyboard Out
- 5 Emergency Apps to Download Before Hurricane Sandy Hits [VIDEO]
- 58 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
- Treat Yourself to 21 Halloween Desserts From Pinterest
- Hurricane Sandy Forces Google to Cancel Android Event
- Stolen Ideas: Apple Didn’t Build That [INFOGRAPHIC]
- Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week
- Bathtime! 10 Adorable Animals Enjoying the Tub [VIDEOS]
- Play ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City’ on Your Phone Very Soon [VIDEO]
- Here’s What Hurricane Sandy Looks Like From Space [UPDATED]
- James Bond: All His Awesome Cars [INFOGRAPHIC]
| Windows 8 Must Battle XP for Large Chunk of User Base Posted: 27 Oct 2012 09:39 PM PDT   While Windows 8 rolled out to great fanfare Thursday, it still has to fight fellow Microsoft operating system Windows XP for users. The 11-year-old program has nearly 30% "usage share" worldwide, reports web analytics firm StatCounter. Although Microsoft stopped selling it in 2010, XP remains one of the most popular OSes today. As of September, XP holds 27.64% usage share worldwide -- second only to Windows 7 at 52.2%, according to StatCounter. In the U.S., XP has 16.42%, while Windows 7 sits at 49.36% (the latter debuted in 2009). SEE ALSO: How to Get Windows 8 Now "Our stats confirm the theory that business users in particular have been reluctant to move from XP," said St… More About: Windows 8, windows xp
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| Headphone Round Up: Our Top Picks [PICS] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 08:28 PM PDT
Headphones are for more than just hearing your music or taking a call on your mobile -- these days, they're a fashion statement. And there's no lack of options when it comes to color, size and design. Of course, sound quality and price are key factors, too. Whether you're looking for a top-notch set (there are a lot of go… More About: Headphones
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| Hilarious ‘Missed Connection’ Seeks Woman Who ‘Farted in the Bread Section’ Posted: 27 Oct 2012 07:59 PM PDT It's one of the more unconventional Missed Connections ads we've seen: Boy sees girl. Boy accuses girl of farting in grocery store. Girl storms off. Still, it seems there was a love connection -- for the boy, at least. Eloquently entitled, "You farted last night in Sobeys!" the Missed Connection was published Friday on Kijiji, a hub for posting online classified ads, similar to Craigslist. SEE ALSO: Top 12 Oddest 'Missed Connections' Listings on Craigslist A man based in Moncton, Canada spotted the object of his desire at Canadian supermarket chain, Sobeys. He wrote: You were the tall brunette with the near perfect body that farted in the bread section last night. I… More About: Kijiji, craigslist, missed connections
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| Oakley’s Heads-Up Airwave Goggles Will Make You a Robo-Skier Posted: 27 Oct 2012 07:32 PM PDT 1. Oakley Airwave Oakley's Airwave ski goggles use the latest heads-up display technology from Recon Instruments. Click here to view this gallery.
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| Top Comments on Mashable This Week Posted: 27 Oct 2012 06:56 PM PDT Apple Surprises With iPad 4 45% of iPad owners were not pleased with the release of the iPad 4 this week, and one of them was our own Christina Warren. Her editorial attracted support, disagreement and fascinating commentary from readers. Click here to view this gallery.
The iPad mini's Tuesday arrival came with a few surprises. in addition to the mini tablet, Apple also launched a new generation of the iPad, a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and an ultra-slim iMac. Apple wasn't the only company releasing new tech this week. Microsoft officially debuted Windows 8, its latest operating system, shortly after Apple's big announcement. The new OS will work with Microsoft's other hot new item, the Surface tablet. Mashable was on the scene at both events, and we had an engaging discussion with readers about the merits and drawbacks of this new technology; the conversation cont… More About: Microsoft Surface, apple, ipad, ipad mini, microsoft, top comments
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| Kids Learn to Draw Mickey With Disney’s Creativity Studio Posted: 27 Oct 2012 06:16 PM PDT Know a Disney fan or a wannabe artist? The Disney Creativity Studio app makes a great gift. Through the app, a real Disney artist teaches you how to draw Mickey and other beloved characters with step-by-step tutorials, using your iPad and a stylus. The Smart Stylus is your creative tool. It feels comfortable in your hand and, of course, features a cheerful picture of Mickey. The stylus magically draws different shapes and textures, like markers, crayons and stamps, as well as a variety of colors and brush sizes. A color palette appears across the top of the screen, and there's an eraser for those inevitable oopsies. Simply flip the stylus over, just like a pencil. Dozen… More About: Gaming, Gift of the Day, Kids, apps, disney, features, holidays 2012, ipad, toys
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| A Sneak Peek at This Year’s Exciting Media Summit Posted: 27 Oct 2012 05:27 PM PDT With less than one week until the Mashable Media Summit, tickets are selling out fast. Now's your chance to purchase your ticket to learn about the hottest trends from the biggest leaders in media. The Mashable Media Summit is a one-day conference that explores how new forms of technology are redefining media. The brightest minds in the industry will come together in a few days on Nov. 2 at The TimesCenter in New York City to explore the latest innovations in the space and the future of journalism. Get your tickets now. We'll be hitting on the biggest trends in media and what to watch for in 2013. Here is some of what you can expect to hear about at the Mashable Media Summit:… More About: Events, Media, mashable media summit, media summit
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| 5 Apps to Digitize Your Business Cards Posted: 27 Oct 2012 04:44 PM PDT Granted, it might be easier to accept a physical, paper business card, but you still have to enter that person's email address and phone number into your contact book. Instead, import or share business cards with two or three taps to eliminate post-event busy work. These five mobile apps either scan paper business cards into the cloud for easy organization or shun paper all together, so you can manage contacts from your smartphone. SEE ALSO: 4 Shared Calendar Apps For Team Efficiency How do you handle business cards in today's digitally inclined climate? Which app do you find the easiest? Share your tips in the comments below. More Small Business Resources From OPEN For… More About: Business, Jobs, Mobile, apps, features, mashable, networking, open forum
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| How To Get Hired In 30 Days Or Less Posted: 27 Oct 2012 03:58 PM PDT Sometimes it seems that a job search is a race against the clock: How soon can you get hired? Everyone's search is different, but no matter what your situation is, there are certain techniques that are guaranteed to push you in the right direction. Follow these tips to kickstart your job search and be signing an offer letter in 30 days or less. 1. Get Organized Organization is key to staying on track (and on time!) in your job search. Keep track of places you're interested in applying and what step you're at in the application process. One good strategy is to create an Excel spreadsheet with the following columns: company name, relevant position, link to job posting, mat… More About: Jobs, features, job search series, mashable
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| Google Maps Gets a Makeover [VIDEO] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 03:15 PM PDT
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| Google’s Nexus 4 Prototype Lost and Found in a Bar [PIC] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:38 PM PDT An employee of one of the world's biggest tech companies loses a hotly anticipated new smartphone in a bar, only for it to be found, photographed and posted on the Internet -- sound familiar? In a case of history repeating, the Google Nexus 4 -- a yet-unannounced model rumored to be running Android 4.2 Key Lime Pie -- turned up at a bar after closing hours. According to Wired, Jamin Barton, bartender at San Francisco's 500 Club, found the phone but wasn't able to figure out what it was: It was locked and didn't include a SIM card, but did have a "not for sale" sticker and Google logo. Dave, a tech-knowledgeable regular at the bar, apparently went ahead and called Google HQ about… More About: Google, Mobile, android, technology, trending
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| 1,872-Pound Zombie Pumpkin Will Blow Your Gourd Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:21 PM PDT
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| ‘Typing Karaoke’ Game Lets You Rock Out With Your Keyboard Out Posted: 27 Oct 2012 12:37 PM PDT
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| 5 Emergency Apps to Download Before Hurricane Sandy Hits [VIDEO] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 12:12 PM PDT
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| 58 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed Posted: 27 Oct 2012 11:58 AM PDT
In case you were busy with work, play or other, we've compiled all the Mashable stories from the previous week that include information about digital products and resources. In addition to the details on new gadgets, with blockbuster movies like Lincoln and The Hobbit on the horizon, we found a must-have app that tells you the best times to use the… More About: Business, Features Week In Review, Lifestyles, Social Media, Tech
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| Treat Yourself to 21 Halloween Desserts From Pinterest Posted: 27 Oct 2012 11:23 AM PDT 1. Witch Fingers Via Emily Vanicek, original: gandcjohnson Click here to view this gallery.
Don't worry, though, because instead of collecting treats in your pillowcase, you can make them in your kitchen, and we want to help inspire you. SEE ALSO: 15 Unbelievable Halloween Makeup Tutorials on YouTube The gallery above contains 21 of the most beautiful (and probably delicious) Halloween-themed desserts we could find on Pinterest. Be sure to share your favorite spooky recipes with us in the comments. Image courtesy of wonder_cake More About: Food, Halloween, desserts, features, pinterest, trending
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| Hurricane Sandy Forces Google to Cancel Android Event Posted: 27 Oct 2012 10:28 AM PDT
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| Stolen Ideas: Apple Didn’t Build That [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 10:03 AM PDT
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| Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week Posted: 27 Oct 2012 09:29 AM PDT 1. #believetour "I LOVE U... #believetour." — Justin Bieber Photo stats: 60,413 retweets. Click here to view this gallery.
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| Bathtime! 10 Adorable Animals Enjoying the Tub [VIDEOS] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 09:01 AM PDT 1. Dog Loves a BathWe're not entirely sure if this is a dog or a polar bear. Click here to view this gallery.
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| Play ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City’ on Your Phone Very Soon [VIDEO] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 08:50 AM PDT Nostalgic for the days of getting home from school or work, firing up the PlayStation 2 and popping Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in the tray? Then get your smartphone ready: Rockstar Games on Friday officially announced the game will be ported to Android and iOS later this fall. Rockstar made the mobile versions, which will have some all-new bonus features and top-notch graphics, to celebrate the game's 10-year release. That's right: Vice City, the sixth Grand Theft Auto title, came out way back in 2002. "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City gave players the freedom of a massive open-world in one of the most iconic and vibrant settings ever realized in a… More About: Entertainment, Gaming, Mobile, apps, grand theft auto
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| Here’s What Hurricane Sandy Looks Like From Space [UPDATED] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 07:53 AM PDT
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| James Bond: All His Awesome Cars [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: 27 Oct 2012 07:12 AM PDT
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