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	Objective-C's dip in popularity tied to decline in iPad and iPhone Objective-C, best known as the programming language used for building applications to run on Apple's popular iPad and iPhone devices, is beginning to level off in popularity, one monthly assessment of languages reports. The Tiobe Programming Community Index for April has Objective-C slipping a spot, dropping to fourth place and displaced by C++. Read More WHITE PAPER: Falconstor Software Demystifying Data Deduplication Data deduplication has become a primary requirement for backup implementations. Although many vendors claim to offer the best data deduplication approach, results can vary based on a company's unique needs. This white paper describes the key considerations when selecting a deduplication solution, helping you separate hype from reality. Learn More In this Issue The PC is on life support, and PC makers are mostly to blame Report: Microsoft plans 7-inch tablet to compete with Apple, Google Bitcoin volatility caused by surge in demand, slow software Reddit co-founder calls out Google, Twitter, Facebook over CISPA WHITE PAPER: Mobiquity Inc. New Report: Mobile Shopping Satisfaction Survey Many smartphone and tablet users say they might not shop at a retailer after a poor mobile-shopping experience. Slow-loading, hard-to-navigate and error-prone checkout sites mean frustrated customers and no sales. Take a look at this independent survey of the top 20 brick-and-mortar retailers. Learn more. The PC is on life support, and PC makers are mostly to blame Industry observers have heralded the death of the PC for years now -- and it appears those prophecies are indeed coming to pass. The worldwide PC market is coming off of its worst quarter in history with shipments 13.9 percent lower than they were a year ago, according to IDC. The damage was far worse than the 7.7 percent decline the research company had predicted; it also marked the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year shipment declines. Read More Report: Microsoft plans 7-inch tablet to compete with Apple, Google Microsoft is said to be planning a 7-inch version of its Surface tablet to help it compete with similar size devices from Apple and Google. The 7-inch version, which will go into mass production later this year, is part of a new lineup of Surface tablets planned by Microsoft, reported The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, citing people familiar with the company's plans. Read More Bitcoin volatility caused by surge in demand, slow software Bitcoin's roller-coaster price swings on Wednesday were caused by an influx of new buyers and software that couldn't keep up, according to the largest exchange, Mt. Gox. People trading bitcoin on the Tokyo-based exchange saw its price hit $266 at one point, then fall to as low as $105 with high lag times for trades. The surge in interest in bitcoin has overwhelmed Mt. Gox. Read More Reddit co-founder calls out Google, Twitter, Facebook over CISPA A co-founder of social news site Reddit has publicly urged the heads of Twitter, Google and Facebook to support efforts to defeat a controversial cyber security bill currently under consideration in Congress. Alexis Ohanian posted a video Wednesday morning detailing his opposition to the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act -- better known as CISPA -- and his efforts to contact Google boss Larry Page: Read More
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