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Lifestyle And Technology Tech Briefs (12 - 18 August 2013)

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Desmond TutuTwitter Blocks Desmond Tutu’s Account 
Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu had his Twitter account suspended on Thursday for “aggressively following” other users, just hours after it was launched. The ex-archbishop’s @ TutuLegacy account racked up hundreds of followers in its first hours of use. “Some have described Twitter as a blessing in the hands of retired members of the clergy. There is no space to ramble,” Tutu tweeted before his account was blocked. His foundation expressed dismay at the decision. “Twitter has not explained how following 30 people could be construed as ‘aggressive following’,” it said in a statement. The foundation suggested “the number of people who followed @ TutuLegacy in a short space of time,” may have also been to blame. 
 
The New York TimesThe New York Times not for Sale’ 
The New York Times is not for sale, its publisher assured readers and staff on Thursday, less than a week after two other high-profile deals have shaken up the US newspaper industry. “Will our family seek to sell The Times? The answer to that is no,” said Arthur Sulzberger Jr., who also acts as chairman of the New York Times Co., in an email to employees. “The Times is not for sale, and the trustees of the Ochs- Sulzberger Trust and the rest of the family are united in our commitment to work together with the company’s board, senior management and employees to lead The New York Times forward into our global and digital future,” he said. 
 
LikeInternet study finds the persuasive power of ‘Like’ 
If you “like” this article on a site like Facebook, somebody who reads it is more likely to approve of it, even if the reporting and writing are not all that great. But surprisingly, an unfair negative reaction will not spur others to dislike the article. Instead, a thumbs-down view will soon be counteracted by thumbs up from other readers. Those are the implications of new research looking at the behavior of thousands of people reading online comments, scientists reported on Friday in the journal Science. 
 
LG G2 PHONELG Launches New Smartphone 
LG on Wednesday announced G2, its new flagship Android phone. The device, which will be available gradually introduced in various markets worldwide in the coming months. The key feature of G2 is its placement of power and volume buttons. Unlike the traditional smartphones, G2 has these buttons under the main camera module on the back cover. According to LG, the “rear key” concept was implemented because it found that users feel uncomfortable in reaching out to side buttons while using big phones. 
 
Key specs 
Processor: 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm S800 Display: 5.2-inch FullHD IPS (1080 x 1920 pixels/423 ppi) Memory: 32GB/16GB RAM: 2GB DDR3 Camera: Rear 13MP with OIS/Front 2.1MP Battery: 3,000mAh Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Size: 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm Colors: Black/White

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