| Some of it was absurd, but the outcry over Google's decision to end support for a popular video technology could test its balance between philosophy and pragmatism. The BlackBerry maker has given the Indian government the means to access its Messenger network but without the capability to actually monitor secure customer e-mails. Judging from its patent activity, Apple is keen on using small solar panels to charge its portable electronics. Xbox Live's programming director says Microsoft ran out of consoles last month, which would likely put its unit sales figures behind those of Nintendo. Despite growth during the fourth quarter, research firms IDC and Gartner say that tablets and other consumer electronics can be blamed for a slowdown in PC purchases overall. Sony will consolidate CD production in Indiana, but the plant closure is the latest sign that consumers continue to prefer digital over physical media. | | Here's an argument in favor of News Corp.'s shutting down the social network and in the process setting an example in how to wind down a digital fad that's worn out its welcome.  | | | Featured item | | |   | | | | Shazam and Spotify partner up to help you discover and buy music, Google starts selling ads on mobile music videos, and a new report in the Journal of Cosmology discusses the specifics of reproducing in space. | |
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