Big news on the mobile front! The Galaxy Nexus can officially be purchased UNLOCKED directly through the Google Play Store for $399. The phone does accept a SIM card and will work on a GSM network like T-Mobile, AT&T, et cetera. Along with receiving software updates more frequently, it also includes a 12 month limited warranty.
Now, we've seen Google do this before with the Nexus One at $529. It was well-received but didn't spark as much as a revolution with mobile users as I would have hoped. However, this $399 is a pretty alluring price! It would be most excellent to see some of these carriers change their business practices due to unlocked phones being more readily accessible.
Below is a copy of the specs from the Google Play Store.
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Rob Reid at a TED showing the flaws in copyright logic. Definitely a must see if you want to gain a better grasp on why the RIAA & MPAA are so ridiculous when it comes to math.
Looks like Milk Inc's "Oink" app is being shut down on March 31st. Here is the message from the Milk Team:
Howdy,
We started Milk Inc. (the company behind Oink) to rapidly build and test out new ideas. Oink was our first test and, in preparing to move onto the next project, we've decided to shut it down to help focus our efforts.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined and contributed to Oink. You have been the heart of Oink. We are extremely grateful for all of your effort finding and rating the best things in the places around you. We've discovered thousands of awesome pizzas, pastas, coffees, teas... and roller coasters, zoo exhibits, paintings, sculptures, vistas... and sodas, salads, sliders, soups... and so much more.
So long and thanks for all the Oinks! More news from us soon,
The Milk Team
If you are wanting to download your ratings and pictures, that's no problem. Just simply go to the home page and enter your username or email address that coincides with your account. Sometimes this is a necessary evil in business to pivot to a more viable area, so I'm looking forward to see what they come up with next. Big props to Milk Inc for making a tough decision on something they were so passionate about.
Amazon is offering a free digital photography ebook. Note that you can still read the book on your PC. You don't need a Kindle device. Deal Expires today!!!
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