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Plants vs. Zombies 2 gets an update, Dr. Zomboss Returns.

Fans of Plants vs. Zombies 2 should be thrilled to know that another update has arrived.

PVZ2

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!

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PVZ2 Zomboss 2

PVZ2 Zomboss 3

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Apple seeds iOS 7.1 beta 5 build 11D5145e

As reported by many sites, Apple seeds iOS 7.1 beta 5 build 11D5145e to Developers on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

iOS 7.1 beta 5 build 11D5145e

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.

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Microsoft CEO: Satya Nadella

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.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

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.

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Mazda Connect Infotainment System Version 25.00.400

There are some serious bugs in 2014 Mazda 3 Infotainment System, according to users. The stock software of the 2014 Mazda 3 Infotainment System are prone to crashes.

Mazda has issued an update for the Infotainment System. The current version of the OS is 25.00.400 and available through Mazda dealers.

Mazda3 Infotainment OS 25.00.400

The current version of the Infotainment System seems to fix the crashing issue, but still suffers from slow-down.

Mazda is expected to release new version of the Infotainment System, as demoed at 2014 CES, in the near future.

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Angry Birds Toons: Oh Gnome

Angry Birds Toons episode number forty seven is now available for your viewing pleasure. Go watch “Oh Gnome” on Toons.tv and Angry Birds Apps nearest you.

In case you don’t know, the “G” in “Gnome” is silent just like the “K” in “Knuckle”.

Angry Birds Toons Oh Gnome

Next week episode is titled “Shrub It In”, so stay Tooned!

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Spam Alert: Fake Drive Service Email

It seems that the same scammers/spammers who have been sending the Dropbox and Picasa phising email are still at it again.

The spam pretending to come from “Drive Service” which does not exist.

Spam Drive Service

This particular “Drive Service” spam includes a modified privacy policy from Livedrive (livedrive.com).

Spam purporting from Drive Service

Another spam purporting from “HomeVideo Library”, which is likely non-existent.

Spam Fake HomeVideo Library

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The Right Person as Microsoft CEO

Recent chatters within the Tech Press suggest that Microsoft is close to name the successor to Steve Balmer as Microsoft CEO.

Kara Swisher from Re/code wrote:

And, at this moment, those who have watched the process think that insider Satya Nadella, who is currently leading its enterprise effort, is the likeliest internal candidate to prevail.

That’s due to a number of reasons, including his familiarity with the company, where he has spent much of his career, as well as a strong technical background and a varied work history at Microsoft.

Considering that Nadella was heavily involved with loss-leader division within Microsoft, namely Bing, not sure if Nadella is the right candidate.

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