Google tablet takes head-on iPad

Google-TabletIt is believed that Google is posing for its latest venture a tablet device, reports strong rumors from Verizon.

This is in sync with the recent reports that were being publicly discussed for a new Chrome powered tablet back in February, so this revelation hardly comes as a surprise. But the confirmation that Verizon has given to The Wall Street Journal highlights a rise in competition between Google and Apple.

"Intense and fierce" gun battle breaks out between Red Shirt protesters and military in Bangkok

"Intense and fierce" gun battle breaks out between Red Shirt protesters and military in BangkokThai officials said on Sunday that an "intense and fierce" gun battle has broken out between anti-government Red Shirt protesters and the military in Bangkok.

CNN has reported that the Bangkok metropolitan area and 21 other provinces have been placed under a state of emergency.

Firefox 4 pumped up, more secure

Firefox-4Firefox will soon release its latest version of browser the 4.0, upgrading from the recent version 3.6.

The release of Firefox 4.0 give hopes to solve lot many questions as to whether it can be more secure and have better features or not, as the officials at Firefox claim.

Mike Beltzner, director of Firefox rolled out the latest version of the browser and stated that it covers most of the features with pumped up security.

He further states that this version has support for HTML5, faster speed, a UI overhaul and compliance with CSS3.

Much-feared Chicago mob hit man Harry Aleman dies of cancer

Much-feared Chicago mob hit man Harry Aleman dies of cancerPrison officials have said that much-feared Chicago mob hit man Harry Aleman has died in prison of cancer.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported on Sunday that Aleman was convicted of killing Teamster steward William Logan in 1972, but was a suspect in more than 20 other killings.

It was also reported that he was serving a 100- to 300-year sentence, having been convicted in 1997 in his second trial for the killing, a trial conducted 20 years after his first trial for the murder, which ended with an acquittal.

3 Mobile uses Rocky IV as its advertising campaign

rocky4The mobile phone service provider 3, will feature "Rocky" in its upcoming advertising campaign.

The advertising campaign which has been bagged by Glue London agency costs around £7 million and will feature in cinemas as well as on the TV.

It is believed that the ad is based on the Rocky IV movie, here the American hero travels all the way to Russia to face the huge and seemingly unbeatable Ivan Drago. This concept applies in the similar campaign.

Israeli Prime Minister announces plan to bring Israelis living abroad back

Binyamin NetanyahuAccording to official reports, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has announced an incentive-based plan to bring Israelis living abroad back to Israel.

The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday that during Sunday's cabinet meeting, the prime minister outlined a plan to bring back 750,000 Israelis living abroad, 15,000 a year, through education benefits, tax breaks, medical assistance and national insurance benefits.

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