Yahoo! buys Rockmelt social browser

Yahoo! has been on a shopping spree lately and its latest acquisition is none other than Rockmelt a web browser with deep social inclinations. RockMelt started out as a social-focused web browser that tied into Facebook and Twitter. it then developed into a Flipboard like auto-formatted magazine and social reader. Now that it has been bought, Rockmelt's apps and services will be shut down as of August 31. Check out Rockmelt's announcement after the break.

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Pioneer confirms 16 Additional Android smartphones compatible with AppRadio mode products

Pioneer has been enabling certain smartphones and their apps to run or be accessible in its newer car stereos and head units through their AppRadio mode products. Pioneer continues to enhance the in-vehicle smartphone experience by announcing that 16 more Android-based smartphones are compatible with AppRadio Mode in-dash receivers, including highly popular models from Samsung, HTC, Motorola and Sony.

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Porsche Design BlackBerry Z10 (P'9982) shows up in more detail online

It was quite literally two days ago, that we showed you what was purportedly the upcoming second-generation collaboration between BlackBerry and Porsche Design, the Z10 P'9982. However, like how most leaks work, once the gates are open...they're open. Hit jump to see more detailed images of the P'9982.

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16GB Nexus 7 (2013) now available from Staples Canada for $249.00

Canadians pining for the refreshed Asus-made Nexus 7 tablet can get one through Staples Canada online or in stores. Selling the 16GB model for $249.00. That new pixel-dense 1080p HD display, faster Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz processor and 2GB or RAM as well as the sleeker new body are all good reasons to consider this Pure Google tablet.