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New Nintendo 3DS XL coming to USA with exciting new features -- new Zelda too!

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 7:00pm CET par Brian Fagioli

I can't tell you how much I hate modern home console gaming. Every time I find a spare minute to play my Xbox 360, I am faced with system and game updates -- this is the same on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 too. Hell, I spend more time installing updates than actually playing. Don't even get me started on waiting for the damn games to load.

In my day, we had cartridge-based game consoles, and we liked it. Sure, they didn't hold much data and are much more costly to produce than optical disks, but we could pick up and play without nonsense. Luckily, the Nintendo 3DS retains cartridge-based games (and downloads too), leading to a more positive experience. The latest variation of the console, unimaginatively named "New Nintendo 3DS XL", has all-new exciting features, and is finally coming to the USA. Will you buy it?

"The New Nintendo 3DS XL system will launch in the US on February 13 at a suggested retail price of $199.99. New Nintendo 3DS XL offers a number of new enhancements designed to offer the smoothest and most engrossing portable gaming possible. New Nintendo 3DS XL features a wider range of controls with the addition of a C Stick and ZL/ZR buttons, super-stable 3D via face-tracking technology and built-in NFC functionality that allows for communication with amiibo figures", says Nintendo.

The company further explains, "the system also enhances certain games like Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS with amiibo functionality, faster processing speeds and more control options when compared to the Nintendo 3DS system. In addition to the standard hardware in New Red and New Black, two other New Nintendo 3DS XL designs will be available at launch: a system featuring artwork inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D and one based on Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate available exclusively at GameStop with the game pre-installed. The three stand-alone New Nintendo 3DS XL models and the Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate bundle will all be available on February 13 at suggested retail prices of $199.99 and $229.99, respectively".

If you already have a 3DS XL, upgrading is a hard pill to swallow. You will need to decide if the upgrade is worth the cost. However, for those of you like me, using an older small-screen 3DS, this new console is a no-brainer, as we will get a bigger screen and the new features. I am most excited about the NFC compatibility, as the amiibo figures are so cute.

Nintendo has also announced that The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D will launch the same day as the new console. Keep in mind, this game will run on existing 3DS hardware. With that said, some future games will require the new version.

Will you buy the newest 3DS XL on February 13? Tell me in the comments.
Save Outlook.com email attachments directly to OneDrive with a single click

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 6:49pm CET par Wayne Williams

Managing email attachments in Outlook.com just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new 'Save to OneDrive' feature which Microsoft is rolling out from today.

The popularity of cloud storage services like OneDrive mean you no longer need to email files to yourself to access them from anywhere, but people still do that from time to time for ease (and -- hands up -- I’m one of them), which can result in a messy and chockfull inbox. Save to OneDrive lets you move attachments you’ve received, or sent to yourself, straight to Microsoft’s cloud storage service, and all it takes is a single click.

The attachment type doesn’t matter as the feature doesn’t attempt to sort the files, or do anything clever, it just moves them straight to a folder called 'Email attachments' on OneDrive. Once there, you can sort them however you like, move them into different folders and so on.

You can save all of the attachments in an email, or just individual ones.

Save to OneDrive is rolling out globally now, but as with all new Outlook.com features, it may take a while before you see it.

I'll definitely benefit from this new feature, what about you?
Facebook at Work unleashed to cater for the office

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 6:25pm CET par Mark Wilson

For many employers, Facebook is the scourge of the work place -- but this could be set to change with the launch of Facebook at Work. Designed with enterprise users in mind, Facebook at Work is initially going to be made available to a handful of companies and will allow them to create their own social networks.

Sysadmins may have spent endless hours putting blockades in place to prevent workers from wiling away endless hours on Mark Zuckerberg's social network but now the goalposts have been moved. Getting off to a good start, Facebook at Work is not subject to the user tracking associated with regular Facebook, and ads simply do not exist (for now, at least). So what's it all about?

Ultimately, this is a tool for communication. Here the focus is not on growing a friends list, sharing cat videos, and endlessly tinkering with privacy settings. Facebook at Work's primary concern is helping workers to keep in touch with each other. This is something that many businesses already have covered by tools from Microsoft or Google, but Facebook is still keen to muscle in, says the Wall Street Journal.

Apps are launching for both Android and iOS -- Windows Phone is of course ignored as, strangely, are desktop platforms -- and the service aims to not only serve as a messaging tool, but also to replace collaboration applications and project management tools.

The idea of FB@Work -- as it was known back in November, reports TechCrunch -- started out as an experiment in Facebook's London offices. The expansion to a wider pilot program shows that it must have been something of a success, but Facebook has given no hint of when, or indeed if, Facebook at Work might have a full launch. The familiarity of the service will undoubtedly contribute to its success, but Facebook has something of an uphill battle on its hands to convince businesses of the value of Facebook at Work.

Talking to TechCrunch, Facebook's Lars Rasmussen said "Facebook at Work's strength is that we've spent ten years and incorporated feedback from 1 billion active users. All of that is embedded now in the same product but adapted for different use cases. When Mark [Zuckerberg] makes an announcement he just posts it on Facebook at Work".

It remains to be seen whether it will be welcomed so openly elsewhere.

Photo credit: 1000 Words / Shutterstock
Bushel makes Apple mobile device management available to smaller businesses

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 4:57pm CET par Ian Barker

Mobile device management is becoming essential for more and more businesses, but solutions are often complex and difficult for enterprises without specialist IT staff to adopt.

Software company JAMF which produces MDM solutions for iOS devices has launched a low cost, easy-to-use solution called Bushel aimed at small and medium businesses.

Bushel is a cloud-based solution that’s designed to be easy to set up, even by non-experts, and can protect Apple devices at any time and from anywhere. It makes complex tasks including Apple device setup, security and management, simple and quick -- enabling users to focus on their business, rather than get caught up with managing technology.

"Bushel marks a remarkable step in Apple device management. For the first time, workgroups and smaller businesses have a solution that is specifically designed for them," says Charles Edge, Product Manger of Bushel. "Bushel enables anyone, including non-technical staff, to manage Mac, iPad and iPhone without the headache. Users can take advantage of all the best in Apple technology, including enterprise-grade security features simply and at low cost. We look forward to this new era in Mobile Device Management as we continue to fulfil our mission of making people's lives easier".

Bushel features easy, hands-free device configuration through the Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP), as well as comprehensive device inventory features. With automated device enrollment, users can get up and running quickly, while businesses can ensure ongoing management and inventory insight into their devices.

Businesses can automatically install applications to all devices at once, saving time and manpower. Enrollment in Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program (VPP) means that management can also keep their application investments in-house with the option of revoking applications from any devices that are no longer in use.

If a device with Bushel is lost or stolen, it can be locked remotely or wiped completely. Users can also require devices to have passcodes and specify a time before a device automatically locks. Additionally, Bushel allows for easy disk encryption and control options to ensure that all valuable business data is kept safe and separate from personal information in BYOD environments.

Bushel can be installed on up to three devices for free so that companies can try it out and thereafter costs $2 per machine per month. You can find out more and sign up for a free trial on the Bushel website.
Stanford University moves to Office 365 and Exchange

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 4:39pm CET par Alan Buckingham

Stanford University is known for turning out some of the big names in the tech business. It's where two guys thought up the idea for a little search engine called Google. However, that doesn't tie the school to the service and Stanford is proving that with its move to a Microsoft platform.

It's certainly not the first educational institute (or business) to adopt Office 365 and Exchange. This latest move is slated to take place in the summer of 2015, though the work has already begun.

"Over the last several years, a team of University IT staff along with some of our campus partners conducted a discovery project to evaluate cloud email and calendar systems. After narrowing the choices to Google’s Gmail and Microsoft’s Office 365, University management determined that a hybrid solution consisting of Office 365 and an Exchange on-premise environment", the school announces.

Microsoft is, not surprisingly, claiming another victory. The software giant has a good product in Office 365, and it is in a battle with a rival over gaining support from both enterprise and educational institutions.

"The planned date for the migration to the new environment is July/August 2015", the university states. Students can expect to have access upon reporting for classes next fall semester. As for Exchange, it will only be available on an "exception basis". Otherwise it will be Office 365.
Samsung introduces first Tizen smartphone, more devices will follow

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 3:16pm CET par Mihaita Bamburic

Introducing a new platform comes with great challenges. It cannot successfully compete right away with established players, and it will take years to catch up. Gaining any real traction requires having lots of money to burn through, before turning a profit, let alone breaking even. The vast majority of consumers will be looking to buy the best products around, and emerging platforms do not often make the cut -- even longstanding players can struggle here.

So, it's a tough road ahead for Samsung as it tries to bring Tizen into mainstream. It is already used in some types of products -- like cameras and wearables -- but the real challenges comes from popular categories, like smartphones. So far, Samsung only announced a Tizen-powered smartphone, but it didn't hit the market. Today, Samsung is at its second attempt, as it announces what is the first Tizen smartphone to actually hit store shelves. It's called Z1.

Unlike Z, Z1 isn't designed as a mid-range to high-end offering. It is clearly a low-end contender, only featuring a 4-inch display with a resolution of 480 by 800, 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor, 768 MB of RAM, 4 GB of internal storage (albeit helped by a microSD card slot), 3.1 MP rear camera, 0.3 MP front camera, and HSPA+ cellular connectivity.

It is not even really compact, coming in at 120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm, but is light at just 112 grams. It also has a 1,500 mAh battery, which does not sound like a lot but at least Tizen is said to be light on resource use. Battery life is rated at seven hours for video playback and eight hours for calls. There's also a Ultra Power Saving mode, that's available in Tizen 2.3. Oh, and it also has dual-SIM support.

Samsung isn't even announcing a global availability, as Z1 is designed for Indian consumers. "The smartphone market in India is rapidly evolving, with many consumers using their device as their screen of choice for content including videos, television programs and video games, as well as a range of apps", says Samsung India's Hyun Chill Hong. "We have customized the Samsung Z1 to meet these unique, entertainment-focused needs of local Indian consumers for a personal and reliable mobile experience".

With Samsung there usually isn't a price or date of availability listed in the official announcement, but this time the company reveals these details from the get-go -- it'll cost INR5,700, which is about $91, and it goes on sale today. A deal with Reliance Communications & Aircel will give users 500 MB of free data over 3G for the first six months after purchase.

Samsung says that Z1 is only one of the many Tizen products to come, as the company is planning to use the platform for Internet of Things devices. In five years, Samsung says all of its devices will be IoT-ready. Of course, it isn't abandoning other platforms, mostly because it cannot afford to yet. Android is still its bread and butter as far as mobile devices go.
Facebook should be applauded for not blocking violent videos

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 1:42pm CET par Mark Wilson

There's a lot of crazy content out there. Social networks fill up with funny footage, music videos, informative clips, and the downright stupid. As with movies, there's also a good deal of graphic content out there too, and some of it finds its way onto Facebook.

In fact, this is one of the complaints that Facebook constantly has to deal with. When people aren’t taking issue with the social network's privacy policy (and trying to make their own amendments to it) there are frequent objections to violent, gory or otherwise offensive videos. Rather than issuing an outright ban and censoring such content, Facebook has adopted a far more sensible, measured approach.

This may be something you have already seen -- the rollout started quietly back in December -- but Facebook has now confirmed that it has started to place warning messages on videos that have been reported by users. Now, videos that are reported and subsequently deemed to be suitable only for an adult audience may not only have a warning message at the start, but such videos will not automatically play in people's timelines as others currently do.

Talking to the BBC, a Facebook spokesperson said:

We also ask that people warn their audience about what they are about to see if it includes graphic violence. In instances when people report graphic content to us that should include warnings or is not appropriate for people under the age of 18, we may add a warning for adults and prevent young people from viewing the content.

Of course, this does not mean that it's now a case of "anything goes" -- the warning messages do not offer carte blanche to post whatever you want and completely disregard Facebook's existing terms of use. Pornography will still be jumped on. Anything which is illegal will still be taken down.

This is a remarkably enlightened move by Facebook, which very recently acquired video compression firm QuickFire. The social network is not unfamiliar with the notion of upsetting people -- as its Year In Review posts showed -- but the Charlie Hebdo shooting led Mark Zuckerberg to speak out in favor of freedom of speech. It's good to see that, within the realms of what has already been deemed legal, Facebook is allowing for something other than the black and white options of "allow everything" or "ban anything seen as offensive".

Now, users have an extra layer of protection. Those of a delicate disposition, the easily offended, the prudish, and the weak of constitution now have a way to avoid content that might upset them. Of course this isn't going to stop people from complaining, but Facebook should be applauded for taking this extra step to shield those who want to be shielded.

The Guardian points out that at the scheme currently only applies to videos that are violent, but as it is a work in progress, it's possible that the warning will roll out to other types of video content as well. Facebook has previously come under fire for removing images of mothers breastfeeding, but there is no reason that the same warning system could not be used in these instances.

Of course, it is not a perfect system. A warning is just a warning, and there will almost certainly continue to be complaints from people who "accidentally" click through, or from parents who are concerned that a warning message acts as a draw rather than a deterrent to their offspring. It's not perfect, but it's a start, and it's a lot better than simple censoring and sanitizing Facebook to cater for the lowest common denominator.

Photo credit: so47 / Shutterstock
Microsoft announces Lumia 532, 435 -- its most-affordable Windows Phones yet

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 12:24pm CET par Mihaita Bamburic

Windows Phone is most-preferred by low-end smartphone buyers. In fact, Nokia Lumia 520 alone accounts for more than 25 percent of Windows Phones currently in use. However, for consumers in developing and emerging markets even a smartphone as affordable as Lumia 520 may be priced out of their budget.

Less-expensive options are needed for the platform to increase its user base, so, today, Microsoft announces its most-affordable Windows Phones yet -- Lumia 532 and Lumia 435. The two devices are designed to offer basically the same Windows Phone experience as their more expensive siblings, but at prices starting at as low as €69, before any local taxes and subsidies are factored in.

As you might expect given its name, Lumia 435 is the least-expensive of the two, and the new smartphone costs as little as €69. Lumia 532 (pictured at the top) is one step above it in Microsoft's lineup, and this shows in its price, which is estimated to be €79, again before and local taxes and subsidies are factored in.

It is important to note that, at such low price-points, Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 are poised to be huge hits among pre-paid smartphone users. At the same time, their low off-contract price likely means that they will be offered for free, basically, alongside two-year mobile operator contracts. It should, therefore, make them highly-appealing options also for post-paid users simply looking to get a smartphone -- any smartphone -- for little to no money.

Of course, their presence and success in the post-paid market largely depends on the mobile operators in the markets where the two Windows Phones will be available. Microsoft says both will be available starting next month, in select markets in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, and the Middle East. Now, let's talk specs.

Lumia 532 highlights: 4-inch display with a resolution of 480 by 800 (yes, it has capacitive keys); 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor; 1 GB of RAM; 5 MP main camera; 0.3 MP secondary camera; 1,560 mAh battery; 8 GB of internal storage; microSD card slot; Wi-Fi 802.11n; physical dimensions of 118.9 x 65.5 x 11.6 mm and weight of 136.3 grams. It runs Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim enhancements, and offers Glance Screen functionality.

On paper, Lumia 532 looks like the proper successor to Lumia 520. It fixes the latter's main shortcomings -- 512 MB of RAM, no front-facing camera, and no Glance Screen support -- while retaining some of its stronger features -- like 8 GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot, non-intimidating size, and capacitive keys. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of Lumia 520 users will choose Lumia 532 come upgrade time (and assuming they do not want to or cannot afford to opt for a better model in the range).

Being cheaper, Lumia 435 (pictured above) features lesser specs. Here are the differences: 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor; 2 MP main camera; physical dimensions of 118.1 x 64.7 x 11.7 mm and weight of 134.1 grams. It also does not offer Glance Screen functionality.

Choosing between the two, as you can see, is a no-brainer. Lumia 532 is the better phone of the two, for not that much money more over Lumia 435. I should also note that both devices will be available in single-SIM as well as dual-SIM versions, the latter of which will most likely be most popular.
SHAREit promises easy Wi-Fi file sharing for PCs, iOS, Android

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 10:37am CET par Mike Williams

If you’d like to share files between devices then you could connect them to the same network, but this can be tricky to set up, especially with devices of different types.

Lenovo’s SHAREit is a simpler solution which enables PCs, iOS, Android and Windows Phone users to share files locally over Wi-Fi, no network hassles involved at all.

The emphasis on ease of use is obvious right away. On launch you’re not quizzed about IP addresses or subnets, or asked to generate a digital certificate: all SHAREit requires is that you personalize your system by selecting a fruit-based avatar.

To send a file, you then click Send, drag and drop the files to transfer, and click Next.

Click "Receive" on some other device and it’ll appear on the sender’s screen. Tap or click the preferred receiver and any files will be transferred just as fast as the wireless connection will allow.

This worked very well for us and is a very simple way to run ad-hoc file transfers without network or other complications.

It’s also useful as a basic backup tool for a mobile device. Click Send on an Android phone, say, and you’re able to select all your photos, videos, contacts and files with a tap or two, before transferring them to the receiver.

There are apparently more advanced features on offer, too, including the ability to stream photos from an Android device to a PC, or use your Android phone to control a PC-based PowerPoint presentation.

We couldn’t get either of these to work and the very basic documentation didn’t help, but fortunately SHAREit’s file sharing abilities are more than enough to justify the download.
Here's how to smuggle 94 iPhones into China (not)

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 9:06am CET par Barclay Ballard

A man has been arrested for attempting to smuggle 94 iPhones into China by strapping all of them to his body.

Custom officers at Futian Port on the Chinese border were alerted to some suspicious activity when they noticed that the individual had a "weird walking posture, joint stiffness and muscle tension".

According to a Sina news report, the unnamed man, who is a Hong Kong citizen, had the handsets strapped in rings around his calves, thighs, torso and crotch. He was also carrying two plastic shopping bags, with nothing suspicious found in either. However, if the shopping bags were supposed to be a distraction, it was unsuccessful as soon as the 94 iPhones set off the airport metal detectors.

According to reports, the man had both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus attached to his body, and all devices have now been seized by custom officials.

While the latest version of Apple’s flagship iPhone has been available in China for some time now, smuggling is still a relatively common practice, particularly as stolen devices are usually easier to sell in Asian markets. This particular tactic, the so-called "mobile armor" method, is used frequently by smugglers.

While all of Apple’s handsets are manufactured in China, buying one from a legitimate provider such as China Mobile can be very expensive, especially compared to smartphones made by domestic firms. Supply is also limited, ensuring that smuggling remains a profitable, if risky, business.

The penalty for smuggling under Hong Kong law can be as much as a $2 million fine and up to seven years in prison.

Even though this particular individual is likely to face some jail time for his smuggling attempt, it must have come as quite the relief to finally get 94 smartphones removed from his body.

Published under license from ITProPortal.com, a Net Communities Ltd Publication. All rights reserved.
Google Domains launches as beta service in US

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 6:17am CET par Mark Wilson

Looking to get involved in yet another area of your online existence, Google today launched a beta version of Google Domains in the US. As the name suggests, this is a domain registration service that Google hopes will be used to manage websites, including Blogger blogs, within the familiar, comfortable arms of Google.

Google Domains has been up and running as a private beta for a little while, but now it has been opened up to the wider public. Although it is available for anyone in the US to sign up for, there's no clue about when the beta tag will be dropped.

If you already have a domain of your own, it can be transferred to Google, but there's also the option of signing up for a new one. There are a number of gTLDs available at the moment, including .com, .guru and .ninja, and there's the promise of more on the horizon. Anyone signing up can take advantage of up to 100 email addresses -- which can also be forwarded to a Gmail address -- and prices start from $12 per year.

Up to 100 sub-domains can be used, and the dashboard allows for advanced control of domains. For anyone unfamiliar with website building, integration with builders services such as Squarespace and Weebly helps to keep things simple. Google hasn't said when Domains will start to roll out to other parts of the world, but this is presumably on the cards for some point in the future.
Microsoft and PayPal transform Surface and Lumia into point-of-sale terminals

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 4:25am CET par Brian Fagioli

Last year, I was visiting Jacksonville, FL -- an up-and-coming city -- and needed lunch. Rather than being littered with fast food restaurants, food trucks were all the rage there. Now, these are not "roach coaches", as we call them in New York, but high-end gourmet offerings that just happen to be served from a truck. When it came time to pay, I panicked; I did not have cash! Luckily, the owner told me they take credit cards. I swiped my card on an iPad, signed on-screen with my finger, and had the receipt sent to me by SMS text message. Very cool.

While an iPad may meet the needs of a food truck, many businesses will have greater needs. You see, a computer like the Surface Pro 3 has a true desktop operating system -- the venerable Windows -- and can run the best-in-class full version of Microsoft Office. A business-owner would be smart to trust their company to a Windows machine. Well today, Microsoft and PayPal announce a partnership to bring PayPal Here to both the Surface and Lumia devices using software and a credit card reader. Yes, even Microsoft's laptop/tablet hybrid, the Surface Pro 3, will be a super-cool point-of-sale terminal!

"Laptops remain important to small business retailers to handle inventory, supply, customer relationship information and accounting. At the same time, they have quickly realized that tablets can enable new engagement models with their customers -- personalized interactions and commerce untethered from a cash register. So up until now, they were forced to buy two devices -- an iPad for transacting and a laptop for operations. Today that changes", says Microsoft.

The company further explains, "later this year, a new PayPal Here app for Windows 8.1 will be available to customers in the United States through the Windows Store. For several years, PayPal Here has been used by retail storefronts, sole proprietors, offices, and businesses who want to accept payments more simply with an easy to set up, scalable mobile payment solution that grows with their business. Small business owners can already accept debit and credit card and PayPal payments via a variety of devices, and functionality has now expanded to include compatible Windows Lumia smartphones and Microsoft Surface tablets. With the new app, small businesses can easily track sales, manage inventory, and accept all forms of payments, all from a single Windows device".

It is very interesting to see PayPal Here partner with Microsoft. Why? Well, the company already has success with Apple's mobile operating system, and there are far more iPhones and iPads than Surfaces and Lumias. In other words, why upset the great and powerful Apple unless absolutely necessary? PayPal must see a big future for the Surface line and Windows Phone for payments.

For those of you that say the Surface is too expensive for such a thing, don't forget that the Core i3 Surface Pro 3 starts at just $799 with 64GB of storage. The iPad Air 2 64GB, a much less-capable machine, is $599. The price difference is negligible in the grand scheme to a business owner. Heck, the Surface is arguably less expensive when you consider that you do not need to buy two machines. With Apple, you probably will need to buy an iPad and a laptop.

When it comes to small businesses, the perceived value in Microsoft's offerings should increase immensely once PayPal Here launches for it later this year.
Scroogled is officially dead as domain gets rerouted by Microsoft

Publié: janvier 14, 2015, 3:22am CET par Alan Buckingham

We knew the Scroogled campaign was no more -- it was a miserable failure and the object of ridicule that somehow still got architect Mark Penn promoted within the company. While some folks found it amusing, most laughed it off, as the misinformation conveyed was a joke. Now it seems the fate of this advertising endeavor is completely sealed.

Microsoft has rerouted traffic from the Scroogled website in an effort to forget this embarrassing moment in history. If you visit the site now, you'll be sent to WhyMicrosoft -- a site that shows off the good things the company has to offer, as opposed to a mudslinging campaign against a rival.

In reality, the company should have seen this coming when it hired an adviser from political elections to run things with this. Penn formerly chaired the presidential bid by Hillary Clinton, and we saw where that ended up.

In an unofficial statement that BetaNews received from Microsoft, the company claims the redirect is to a site that isn't new, but declines to comment on the reasons or when the switch was thrown for this move.

"WhyMicrosoft has been around for about 5 years", was the only comment we could get. It would seem this whole thing is being swept under the rug, which is the best place for it.

As for the Scroogled RSS feed, a simple "Hello World" with no further text, was posted to it. That was likely the moment things moved. It's for the best really. A company should stand on what it can do and not attempt to smear others instead. Now if only politicians would learn this lesson.