Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet: Beating the iPad mini with features (review)

Summary: Samsung has a winner in the Galaxy Note 8.0. It competes directly with the iPad mini by adding features that Apple can't duplicate. By James Kendrick for Mobile News | May 21, 2013 -- 10:55 GMT (03:55 PDT) Left: Note 8.0; Right: iPad mini-- Image credit: James Kendrick/ZDNet I love my iPad mini but after I borrowed a friend's Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 recently I had to buy one. The Note 8.0 has...

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Halo: Steven Spielberg and Microsoft Creating Live-Action TV Series

Xbox Master Chief, prepare for your TV debut. Microsoft announced today that they, along with legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, are developing a live-action TV series based on the world of Halo. "The Halo universe is an amazing opportunity to be at that intersection where technology and myth-making meet to produce something truly groundbreaking," Spielberg said in a pre taped video during Microsoft's official reveal of...

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15 Top Paying Certifications for 2013

Randy Muller, Global Knowledge Instructor, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCDST January 2013 Having earned an IT certification, many individuals think they are automatically entitled to a huge raise. The truth is that several factors, including geography, industry, experience, and yes, certifications, combine to play a major role in determining an individual's salary. However, certain certifications do have greater impact on the earning potential of an individual....

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Marissa Mayer Yahoo CEO earns $36.6 million for 6 months' work

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer hauled in $36.6 million in pay, bonuses and stock last year after just six months at the helm of the firm. SAN FRANCISCO: Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer hauled in $36.6 million in pay, bonuses and stock last year after just six months at the helm of the internet firm, with some of that time spent on maternity leave. Mayer's base pay of $454,862 was fattened with a $1.12 million...

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Top IT skills for 2013

CyberCoders has released new data about the skills most in demand for the highest payingtechnology jobs this year. CALIFORNIA: Recruiting firm CyberCoders has released new data about the skills most in demand for the highest paying technology jobs this year. The company analysed over 10,000 tech companies and their hiring requirements to compile the list of the hottest skills in the tech space.  Data...

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