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Apple seeds OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 build 13C53 on Thursday, February 6, 2014, just one week after the release of build 13C48.
Some developers reported that they did not get the update until late Thursday night, many hours after Apple announced the update on the Developer Website.
Mozilla Thunderbird 24.3.0 is now available. The update includes security fixes and improved handling of reply-to.
Mozilla thunderbird is available for Linux, Mac and Windows.
Netflix has set February 14, 2014 as the premiere date for House of Cards Season 2. Netflix subscribers in the U.S.A. should be getting the email for the announcement and preview.
On personal note, there is not a single character in House of Cards that I like. That’s why it’s so good.
By the way, the preview has the aspect ratio of 2:1. That’s pretty odd.
From Sony Press Release:
Sony and Japan Industrial Partners Inc. (“JIP”) today concluded a memorandum of understanding confirming the parties’ intent for Sony to sell to JIP Sony’s PC business currently operated under the VAIO brand.
I just had the conversation about Sony VAIO computers last night. I almost bought a Sony VAIO PC as my first computer ever back in college. Throughout the years I owned two high-end Sony VAIO notebook computers, before I bought the first MacBook Pro in 2006.
In recent news, it was revealed that Steve Jobs offered Sony to run Mac OS on VAIO computers.
Fans of Plants vs. Zombies 2 should be thrilled to know that another update has arrived.
From iOS version:
What’s New in Version 1.9.271088
We have big news and even bigger news about our latest update. There’s a new power-up and an old “friend.”The brain behind the zombie invasion is here! Dr. Zomboss is waiting for you in an all-new Ancient Egypt level. And you can be sure he’ll be causing trouble in other time periods soon.
Get your hands (or fingers, actually) on the new Snowball Power and chill zombies to the bone!
As reported by many sites, Apple seeds iOS 7.1 beta 5 build 11D5145e to Developers on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
Typically, iOS beta would be released after 6 or 7 builds on two-week release schedule. Anyone can make an educated guess that iOS 7.1 is likely to be released sometimes in March 2014.
Microsoft has named Satya Nadella as their new CEO, the successor to outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer.
From Microsoft Press Release:
REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 4, 2014 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Nadella previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group.
In addition to having a new CEO, Microsoft also announces:
Microsoft also announced that Bill Gates, previously Chairman of the Board of Directors, will assume a new role on the Board as Founder and Technology Advisor, and will devote more time to the company, supporting Nadella in shaping technology and product direction. John Thompson, lead independent director for the Board of Directors, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors and remain an independent director on the Board.
Congratulations are in order along with good luck wishes.