Studio Ghibli characters come alive in video tribute to creator Hayao Miyazaki

Studio Ghibli founder and creator of various animated movies Hayao Miyazaki announced his retirement from full-length filmmaking a few years ago. Vimeo member dono created a moving video tribute to the Anime master's best loved work, his quirky yet iconic characters and all the stories that defined many fans' childhoods. It's a great video, and it is going to make you want to rewatch many of Miyazaki's beloved movies once more.

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Trust in traditional media falls to an all-time low

As the popularity of the internet and social media websites continues to grow, the same cannot be said of traditional media channels. According to research carried out for the World Economic Forum in Davos, the public’s trust in established, traditional media outlets has never been as low as it is now. Canada, Columbia, Ireland and Australia were found to be the countries that have lost the most faith in the status quo and more people in these countries are turning to the internet and other sources for news about the latest issues that affect them.

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The best tablets for college students

It wasn’t too long ago that most students wanted a new laptop to take to college.  And while we still recommend that they do, a lot of students are now asking for tablets instead.  The reason for this is that many tablets can be linked up with a keyboard to act as a sort of 2 in 1 device.  They can be loaded up with digital textbooks and can be easily carried around.  Whether you are studying for an MBA or a masters degree in history from Norwich University, we’re sure that you will love the tablets we’ve picked out below.

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Qualcomm responds to Apple claims, says they are 'baseless'

Qualcomm is firing back at Apple's claim for $1 billion for charging excessive royalties and anticompetitive practices.

Qualcomm fired back today claiming Apple's arguments are baseless. They released the following statement.

"While we are still in the process of reviewing the complaint in detail, it is quite clear that Apple's claims are baseless. Apple has intentionally mischaracterized our agreements and negotiations, as well as the enormity and value of the technology we have invented, contributed and shared with all mobile device makers through our licensing program. Apple has been actively encouraging regulatory attacks on Qualcomm's business in various jurisdictions around the world, as reflected in the recent KFTC decision and FTC complaint, by misrepresenting facts and withholding information. We welcome the opportunity to have these meritless claims heard in court where we will be entitled to full discovery of Apple's practices and a robust examination of the merits," said Don Rosenberg, executive vice president and general counsel, Qualcomm Incorporated.

Things are expected to get worse between these two companies before they get better.