Kia under fire for 'likes for food' Facebook promo

Kia, like just about every other business, is trying hard to find its way in the ever-evolving world of social media. Some might say the Korean automaker is trying too hard, though, judging by responses to its new Facebook campaign. The initiative was born out of an attempt to build the company's Facebook likes, while at the same time raising money for charity with a program called "1 Like = 1Day Food for 1 Family.". Kia's Facebook campaign asked users to click on the social media site's ubiquitous thumbs-up "Like" button.

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International HTC One X receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update

It seems that the international version of the HTC One X will finally be on the receiving end of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Yes, this is the quad-core processor powered One X that lacks LTE connectivity, and you will have to bear in mind that not all models of this smartphone will receive the update simultaneously, so you will just have to be patient. HTC works this way – they will release their operating system updates by region using the handset's CID (Customer ID) number. In a nutshell, handsets with a CID of htc_612, which are sold to carriers in Taiwan, ought to have started to receive the update since last Friday.

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Introducing Philips hue: the world's smartest LED bulb, marking a new era in home lighting

Available at Apple stores from October 30thEnables you to control light wirelessly, create and personalize light with an app on your smartphone or tabletAmsterdam, the Netherlands, – Building on its innovation capabilities, today Philips unveils hue, the world’s smartest web-enabled LED home lighting system. Philips hue signals a new era in home lighting both in the way we think about and experience light in our homes. It allows you to create and control the light using your smartphone or tablet.

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Sprint rolls out new 4G tablet data plans November 11th, likely just in time for new(er) iPad, iPad mini

As a carrier trailing Verizon and AT&T in terms of subscribers and now 4G coverage, Sprint has made it a habit to undercut the other two on value. While its upcoming tablet-specific data plans won't necessarily be cheaper, they do promise up to 20 percent more data for the same price and still do not require a contract. Sure to come in handy now that it's offering the fourth generation iPad and iPad mini on its network, they are 300MB/$14.99, 3GB/$34.99, 6GB/$49.99, or 12GB for $79.99.

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IIHS says booster seats are getting better, releases 2012 report

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has released its latest booster seat test results which show seat makers are more than ever designing better products. The agency looked at 17 booster seats newly introduced for 2012. All but two of those have been added to the list of Best Bet booster seats which now totals 47.



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Nintendo's Wii U expected to be sold at a loss

Back when Amazon's Kindle Fire Android tablet was first released, many wondered how Amazon could offer the tablet at such a low price. It was later revealed that Amazon was actually making a loss on every tablet sold, and it looks like Nintendo will be following in Amazon's footsteps with the Wii U. According to a Nintendo executive, the company is expected to make a loss on every Wii U sold although they declined to mention exactly how much they will be losing on each unit.

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (video)

Getting Intimate With The Supercar On A 479-Mile Road Trip. It's nearly impossible to secure seat time in a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. Not only are they hard to find (production volume in the low hundreds makes the supercar as rare as active members of the Right Said Fred fan club), but the $2 million sticker price dissuades most owners from handing over their sacred keys.










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