10 big energy statistics from 2012

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/12/23/10-big-energy-statistics-from-2012/ / PV photovoltaic natural gas smartphone energy hogging devices hourly energy demand electricity power peak load demand air conditioner efficiency gas fuel petrol mileage consumption nuclear fusion reactor Fukushima consumption Opower utility /

Windows 8 • Disappointing usability for both novice & power users

http://www.nngroup.com/articles/windows-8-disappointing-usability/ / touch screen mouse desktop cognitive overhead dual environments reduced power single-window UI user interface low information density Surface tablets Microsoft GUI features /

Google working on Phone X and Tablet X, now in development at Motorola

http://www.androidauthority.com/google-motorola-phone-x-142045/

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/22/us-google-xphone-idUSBRE8BL01B20121222 / Nexus smartphone Android /

Office Suite Pro only $.99 for a limited time

http://www.androidauthority.com/office-suite-pro-sale-142017/

Instagram alternatives

With the recent change to the Instagram terms of service, now might be a good time to look for an alternative:

http://www.slashgear.com/eyeem-the-best-instagram-alternative-youve-never-heard-of-21261995/

http://www.slashgear.com/five-instagram-alternatives-youre-going-to-love-18261509/

http://www.slashgear.com/how-to-ditch-instagram-18261432/

New Ford battery test simulates 10 years of use in 10 months

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/new-ford-battery-test-simulates-10-years-use-10-months / batteries LiIon lithium ion charge discharge recharge EV electric vehicle /

Instagram reverses service terms: Is it good for users?

"... now, the photo-sharing network has a liberal license to treat your content as it sees fit in relation to ads."

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2022924/instagram-reverses-service-terms-is-it-good-for-users.html / paid advertising /

Google Maps for iPhone • review

http://www.macworld.com.au/app-guide/google-maps-for-iphone-83304/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Google+Maps+reviewed+What+to+do+when+your+Mac+wont+start+iOS+6+complaints+and+more&utm_content=Google+Maps+reviewed+What+to+do+when+your+Mac+wont+start+iOS+6+complaints+and+more+CID_c3df0818a506a9c4b170db75fc87d40a&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Google%20Maps%20for%20iPhone / iOS Apple navigation layers Traffic Public transit Satellite hybrid Earth app if it's installed App Store 3D satellite Flyovers pan up and down two-finger swipe the traditional map mode translucent 3D models buildings /