Carphone Warehouse taking pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 820 handset, and there is good news for the cash-strapped - c 'is free on contract, and mix in a

£ 45 plate wireless charging to start. can commit

£ 29 per month

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. We heard all sorts of claims of copyright crazy, but sometimes you get one that just sit and admire the incredible audacity to be taken by a lawyer to actually go ahead and file a complaint . This is one of those moments. The estate of William Faulkner, Faulkner literary rights LLC, filed a lawsuit against Sony Pictures Classics and many film distributors Woody Allen Midnight in Paris

At one point in the film, the main character, played by Owen Wilson, a word misquotes William Faulkner cites nine. Quoting directly from the application:

In describing their experiences, Pender speaks in the following terms (the "offenders budget")., "The past is not dead, in fact not even past You know who said that? Faulkner. Was he right. And I found too. I met him at a dinner. "

The offending quote is taken from a passage from William Faulkner's "Requiem for a Nun" ("The Book"), which reads: ".. The past is never dead is not even past "(" The initial budget ").

Claims trial that the book was first recorded in the office of copyright in 1951 and renovated in 1979. I do not think anyone doubts that the copyright in the book is legitimate - but seriously? He cited nine words (actually eight if you drop a mistake in the quote). This must be considered as fixed or minimum fair use, at least. And, seriously, what kind of damage has property Faulkner actually happened here? presentation misconception of the nature of copyright, arguing that it has the exclusive right to reproduce or distribute the budget - completely ignoring fair use or de minimis use the opportunities that push this "exclusive right". Beyond that, try an even more ridiculous fall into Lanham Act (Act marks) claiming (absurdly):

Using the offending quote and the name of William Faulkner movies offenders are liable to create confusion, mislead and / or deceive the audience of the film offenders in terms of affiliation, connection or perceived association between William Faulkner and his works, on the one hand, and Sony, on the other hand.

Using the offending quote and the name of William Faulkner movies offenders are liable to create confusion, mislead and / or deceive the audience of the film offenders as to the origin, sponsorship or approval of Sony products, services or business of William Faulkner and / or written.

For we can not think to ask ...

exactly who might be confused by this

? Really. Faulkner died in 1962. I do not think anyone thinks that is officially affiliated with the film. Hell, even if it was

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Although it has its flaws, the new Microsoft device is something new, combining work and leisure in a compact package

Microsoft has released

RT surface, the first Windows device to be designed and built by the company itself and not by its hardware partners. Another thing to note is that the surface RT, the only model currently available with an ARM processor and runs Windows RT. Intel version, called Pro surface, is in preparation.

Windows

RT is a variant of Windows 8, but locked so it can not install desktop applications. This means that no existing Windows software work - everything that comes pre-installed or download in windows. It will run on the new "tablet" personality in Windows 8.

However, RT Surface includes the classic Windows desktop, but Windows 8 form (ie, without the Classic Start menu) and includes most of Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote .

The ability to earn a living by buying RT is to do everything you need to use Office, embedded applications such as Mail, Calendar, and everything you can find in the weak until population where Windows Store.

Windows 8 can be (and usually is) a source of confusion for users familiar with previous versions. Area buyers get help on this - Microsoft line is that there is no need detailed help

"No need for manual movements or hidden from the surface of the track, simply touch the screen and click naturally and not worry about it," said Steven Sinofsky Windows chief at the launch in New York. Unfortunately, learning the nuances of the menu on the right, called charms, for example, usually takes longer, but is essential for some applications.

However, once you're familiar with Windows 8 and the surface generally pleasant to use. The transition between the office and the modern touch user interface will always be a stranger, but it is something that we accept as normal in this operating system dual personality.

Surface

RT is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, and the performance is satisfactory, although it does not mean anything special. Pinball FX2 is the playable, including, but not without problems. You will not buy the surface for performance or specifications, especially since missing two important elements: the location services GPS and mobile broadband. Wi-Fi only.

elegant

type of coverage is more traditional, but always elegant, really depressed keys making it easy to type at speed. Both keyboards can also be folded back under the device so that there is no need to remove the surface when used in tablet form. The magnetic attachment allows keyboards used by a firm hand, but it is easy to connect and disconnect another detail that is important to the overall experience.

A port on all surfaces

ports provide a standard headphone / headset jack, USB 2.0 for storage or cameras, accessories, micro-video for which you can get VGA or HDMI, microSD and SDXC card slot. There are front and rear cameras. I tried a Skype call Skype with the new Windows 8 Client and it worked fine without headphones required.
Windows RT seems stable, but this is not the case with some applications. Fortunately Windows 8 applications are easy to complete and restart it. Office 2013, although still a project (the final version is promised soon as a free update) without any problem for me.

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that residents began to take storm warnings seriously, the masses flocked to refuel unconventional elements

Despite initial calls for the preparation of sand storms have been written off as too cautious, it seems that the North Atlantic United States and 60 million people are in a storm with strong winds historical flood and heavy rain could cause serious damage and prevent many people housebound for several days.

Fortunately, the areas that should be most affected have been notified by the government before the storm and the Internet is full of tips on how best to prepare for the storm. While important, these tips do not mention the other side of the hurricane preparation: things you need during a power outage caused boredom strikes and you're locked by the same two people per day in an apartment two bedrooms. But on the Internet, shared forms ridiculous crowds as they prepare for the great storm.

one of the cities most affected by the storm is expected in New York, where public transport is closed on Sunday at 19:00 and is expected to remain closed until Wednesday. People's ability to properly prepare for this weather event is in doubt:

The five counties are also filled with millions of people used to keep their refrigerators rather empty because of the multitude of opportunities for eating out and get food delivery. Purchases of food preparation indicate both:

New Yorkers are not the only ones with a unorthodox approach to food preparation

Sometimes they are disguised.

What research from Nielsen, Google, Deloitte, Thinkbox, BSkyB and others tell us?

In 2012, many people use smartphones, tablets and laptops / or watching television. But how, what they do, and what it might mean for the TV industry?

is an issue that is chewed in almost every industry conferences, and no shortage of research companies working on ways to try to help the viewer understand the habits and react accordingly.

thought it might be a good time to gather some of the most recent studies, all of 2012 and draw some conclusions. Thereof:

Somewhere between 75% and 85% of viewers use other devices while watching, even if many of these people do tasks unrelated - it's amazing how many surveys to approximately 60% the percentage of people who send e-mail, it is a revealing comment (and somewhat depressing) in the modern work habits.

more inspectors Of these, how many are actually using their second device for something related to the program you are watching? Somewhere between 37% and 52%, while between 27% and 44% browse products spotted at a show or advertisement, the survey you believe.

It looks more like a fifth of viewers in the chat on Facebook or Twitter about the shows they watch us, even if, once again, many people on these sites for reasons Related (between 42% and 48% in general, by the aspect., which includes the use of linked and unlinked)

These studies, in reverse chronological order by date of publication. If I missed any important research, to post links and details in the comments:

eDigitalResearch / IMRG (October 2012)

is a survey of 2,000 people conducted in the UK in early July 2012. It was found that 80% of smartphone owners, 81% of tablet owners and 73% of laptop owners use their devices in front of the TV. 41% of people have used one of these devices in search of a product after seeing a show or an ad.

IMRG is "the industry association of UK retail mail order", if held to highlight the implications for retailers, particularly in terms of ensuring their smartphone and tablet websites friends and linking applications that run TV ads.

Red Bee Media / Decrypt (October 2012)

The survey of more than 2,000 smartphones and tablet British laptop owners reported that 86% had used one of these devices while watching TV, while only a fifth have used a buddy "synchronous application "(eg, style Zeebox app) to do so.

From the application users, 55% were interested in the ability to respond to events through polls and vote in these applications, while 52% would like to have the opportunity to participate or influence play.

The study also revealed that 52% of respondents had used a second screen to learn more about a TV show, and a third of them were more likely to see a show rather catch if there are many social buzz around him.

44% of the "double inspectors" use the second screen to learn more about brands or ads, 56% are willing to receive targeted ads synchronous applications, and 40% would be willing to receive special offers and promotions on their devices based products that appear on the TV. Meanwhile, a quarter of respondents said they would pay for an application of the second screen, but only ? 1.27 per application on average.

Verizon / Harris Interactive (October 2012)

Verizon

Harris commissioned a survey of 2,319 Americans who were planning to see the U.S. presidential debates. It was found that 65% said they would do with a smartphone, tablet or computer in your hands / rounds.

41% said they were at least "somewhat likely" to use the second screen to verify the statements made by Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, while 39% were not inclined to follow the reactions of political journalists, and 26% follow the actors ("even if we do not know if this is a political track scholarship or comic relief").

It was not a unidirectional flow of social change, however. 23% of people who are going to follow the debate, said he had put his own reactions on Facebook, and 14% on Twitter.

BSkyB / YouGov (September 2012)

BSkyB has commissioned YouGov to investigate how social media and technology are changing viewing habits, although it is not known how many people were addressed in the study.

Figure

top line: 75% of Britons watch TV with a second hand unit. What do they do? Web browsing 65%, 60% and 48% email using social networks.

The study also drilled in the habits of 18-24 year olds and found that 24% use Facebook to find something to do, while 9% use Twitter. 37% share something about a program in social networks, while 31% speak online for people who do not know their favorite shows.

Overall, 24% of respondents said they use social media for television recommendations, while 12% of people say "you turned on your TV just because of something that have seen in social networks. "

Google / Ipsos / Sterling (August 2012)

It is currently one of the studies that are often cited multiscreen habits, thanks in part to his warning to the television industry that "television is no longer commands our attention" : the 77% of the TV shows people's time, it is with another device.

The study, which involved 1611 participants from the United States, suggested that 81% of people use smartphones while watching TV, while 66% of laptops use PC or watching television. Things to include emailing (60%), Internet browsing (44%), social networks (42%) and games (25%).

Google has suggested that 22% of "concurrent use" more a complementary device - use is related to another. It also found that 22% of respondents looked for something on your smartphone because they have seen on television - a figure that breaks down 17% due to an ad, and 7% due to program (of course, there is overlap).

Ericsson (August 2012)

Deloitte (August 2012)

Poll
Deloitte
4,000 people in the UK are stuck on the second screen habits, said that 24% of respondents use screens on the other hand, although nearly half of the 16 use email messaging -24 years, Facebook or Twitter to talk about what they see on television.

suggested that there is a "cut appetite" to interact with the programs of the second screen, with only a tenth of respondents surf the Internet for information on the program you are watching.
40% said they would like to submit a comment for a live broadcast, but 68% said they would not like product sites, or people who have just seen commercials on television to "appear automatically on your computer, tablet or smartphone."

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When you are ready to take a break from the news (and the people who are hidden with) try one of these songs instead

If you're one of the millions of East Coast eagerly awaiting the arrival of hurricane sand (and exit), you're probably lurking somewhere - in his apartment, a house a friend or an evacuation shelter. Sandy is supposed to take your time step in an effort to break the tension, we have collected some hints to guide you through the storm. When you're ready to take a break from new, why not become one of those instead? You can also listen to the playlist 0.

What should we add? Mix song recommendations in the comments or tweet us @ GuardianUS

sand - John Travolta Grease movie

explanatory.

Storm

Coming - Gnarls Barkley

original, funny and really sounds like this is not only metaphorically a storm (although it is).

Storm

- Lenny Kravitz and Jay-Z

it is about to become his roommate that you were locked up with several days, remember the most beautiful day with this song. In addition, the emergence of premium own Jay-Z Brooklyn, where many of his team GuardianUS @ hidden.

Lena Horne - Stormy Weather

Nothing brings people together like never before seen low pressure systems, am I right? For those using the storm as an excuse to get a little closer to someone you love, this is for you.

Stormy Sky - The Kinks

As the sand is expected to do, the song starts slowly and builds up to a big bang.

in the dark - I'm Yo

Preparation beautiful music for the occasion most likely lose electricity.

Hello Operator - The White Stripes

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to high-speed broadband advertising campaign Usain Bolt and boost customer using internet based company with 4.2 million

major advertising campaign Virgin Media Olympians Usain Bolt and Mo Farah fueled a surge in sign ups at high speed around 60,000 in the third quarter, more than the company has managed cable plus two years.

Virgin Media added 56,900 new broadband customers in the third quarter, more than double the same period last year, an increase of the total number of subscribers to 4.2 million internet.

is the best growth rate of broadband customers in the first quarter of 2010.

The company said that the number of customers who take their broadband speeds of 30 MB or more super increased by nearly 453,000 to 1,800,000 customers, 42% of the total.

Over 40% of new broadband customers chose a speed of 60 MB or faster.

14,700 worth noting that customers have a broadband package from Virgin Media, but receive their third party service such as BT, left in the quarter. Apart from these customers, Virgin Media have just added over 42,000 new subscribers.

"The Olympics was the perfect showcase for the Virgin Media network," said Eamonn O'Hare, Virgin Media CFO. "We had major Olympic giving our brand and that resonated with customers. Results show that UK customers want greater speed and are willing to pay for it. "

O'Hare indicated that 70% of its TV customers access to one of the 24 channels of the BBC Olympic Virgin agreed to go.

also added that there had been a 50% download content on demand, most television programs, year after year, this summer as spectators encountered programming, such as the Olympics.

Virgin Media has managed to increase its subscriber base of only 10,700 new TV customers - an improvement compared to the same period last year, when the company lost customers TV -. Reach the total base to 3.78 million sets

The number of customers subscribing to Virgin Media TiVo box, a competitor of the recently launched YouView has increased from 205,900 to 1,140,000. TiVo customers now represent 30% of the total customer base of the TV.

O'Hare said Virgin Media has so far "have not seen any impact" on service YouView rival.

"I do not want to be complacent with it, will be a competitive threat," he said. "YouView is being organized at the moment."

Virgin Media has not yet reached an agreement they deem commercially viable to carry Sky Atlantic O'Hare said there were "ongoing discussions".

Overall, the company has increased the number of cable subscribers by 39,500 new - a number of these clients were enrolled in two or three products from Virgin Media - the highest since 2007. Virgin Media said that just under two-thirds of its customer base by taking three products, such as broadband, television and telephone.

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Endeavour finally say goodbye to his fans in Southern California last weekend, not in the air, but in the streets of the city. The

Los Angeles Times

captured this remarkable feat in a time-lapse video, and is very impressive to see the orbiter sail past suburban houses and fast-food drive-thru . Throughout its 12 kilometers of trails for city trip from LAX to California Science Center in Exhibition, the shuttle atop a special transporter had to maneuver trees, poles and past hundreds of residents being captivated. This came weeks after his farewell tour of the California coast is perched on a Boeing 747. Hot Endeavour fascinating journey to the source.

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At a launch event in San Francisco GoPro has unveiled the next addition to its range of action cameras, the Hero3. Says Hero3 specifications that are 30 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than its predecessor, with a resolution that is up to 4 times and WiFi included. The upscale Black Edition (pictured above) is capable of capturing video up to 4K thing - if you're willing to leave the 15 frames per second - but thanks to a processor that says it's 2 times faster, also doubled frame rates at lower resolutions. This means that the modes 1080p60, 1440p48 and 720p120 meet your needs and still captures HD super slow. The Silver Edition maxes out at 11MP stills and video 1080p30, while the white edition drops to 5MP still images. The three versions include WiFi (no need for remote control through the implementation BacPac recently published in iOS), but the Black edition includes a remote control that can control up to 50 cameras simultaneously with a range of 600 feet and is waterproof up to 10 meters deep. Also available as an accessory for $ 79 for minor versions.

: Our practice is online! Discover how little Hero3 really here.

Gallery: GoPro Hero3

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