Google stock breaks the $1000 mark for the first time

Google's strong third quarter has investors showing their confidence in the tech giant. Following yesterday's remarks, which highlighted financial figures that beat analyst expectations, Google's stock value has increased nearly 33 percent, rising to over $1000 for the first time in the company's history. Google announced $14.89 billion in revenues for Q3 amidst plans for Google Experience kiosks at Best Buy stores, the potential for a Google-powered smartwatch, and the upcoming launch of Android KitKat and the Nexus 5.

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Quocirca research shows insurance industry failing to align IT with business processes

Research released by IT analyst firm Quocirca, in conjunction with business process platform KnowledgeKube from Mercato Solutions, reveals the insurance industry is potentially wasting up to 3,000 working hours per company per annum due to inflexible systems and old processes.

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Micromax Canvas Magnus and Canvas Turbo leak

Micromax, a company popular for the excellent value for money its Android smartphones delivers, is preparing to launch two new smartphones - the Canvas Turbo and the Canvas Magnus. Both phones have their specs leaked today hinting at imminent launch. Starting with the Micromax Canvas Turbo, which has Hugh Jackman as its main promoter. The smartphone is built around a 5x1080p display - a first for the Indian phone manufacturer.


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Coastermatic custom stone coasters review

Uploading a bunch of cool pix to Instagram is nice, but how can you enjoy those pictures when you're not online. Enter Coastermatic, a company that will print your favorite Instagram images on stone coasters which you can view and use every day. Let's check out the ordering process and the end result. Note: Images can be clicked to view a larger size.

Each set of Coastermatic coasters is made up of 4 absorbent round stone drink coasters. The order process is very simple using the web based interface on Coastermatic's site, which interfaces with your Instagram account.





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Together with KSG Software ABBYY Automates Document Entry into SAP

Any incoming document can be imported into SAP using ABBYY FlexiCapture Theale, UK (22 October 2013) – Not only incoming invoices are critical to SAP, but many other types of documents as well. Using ABBYY FlexiCapture, documents can be captured, automatically classified, extracted, and channelled directly into the appropriate SAP processes for further processing. This is possible thanks to a connection between ABBYY’s capture platform and the KGS Activator – a KGS Software product for document and data transfer to SAP.

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Fujifilm X-E2 Interchangeable Lens Camera Announced

Is it me, or do all of the camera manufacturers band together and collaborate as to when they would roll out a particular model to the masses. This is exactly that seems to be happening, as the folks over at Fujitsu have announced the launch of the new and stylish Fujifilm X-E2, which is a premium interchangeable lens camera that will feature the latest APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor alongside what they deem to be the world's fastest AF speed.

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ZTE Nubia 5 hands-on (video)

Just to recap, the Nubia 5 is now shipping through online retailers like Amazon and it features 16GB of internal storage, 2GB of RAM, a 5-element Minolta camera lens with 13MP sensor, 2,300mAh battery and an HSPA+ radio that works on both AT&T and T-Mobile.

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