Google Set to Release iOS Maps App • Updated

http://allthingsd.com/20121212/google-set-to-release-ios-maps-app-tonight/

Update: it's available now at:
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/google-maps/id585027354?mt=8&ls=1

/ Apple Google turn by turn turn-by-turn navigation /

RFID • now thieves can pick your pocket without removing your wallet

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mhcPUwaMGoY&desktop_uri=/watch?v=mhcPUwaMGoY&feature=player_embedded

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=49o91DvqQ7k

/ radio frequency identification /

This man makes data look beautiful (video)

http://mashable.com/2012/12/11/data-visualization-jer-thorp/

/ visualization artist in residence university professor science mathematics art big /

This is out of hand now: Apple attempts to trademark the LEAF

Not content with patents on the rectangle & rounded corners, Apple is going after the leaf now.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/10/apple_applies_to_trademark_the_leaf/

/ copyright patent /

Android’s built-in malware scanner gets a failing grade

http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/androids-built-in-malware-scanner-gets-a-failing-grade/

/ computer scientist weaknesses application verification service Google users detect malicious apps Android smartphones tablets security detection rate virus detection performance Avast Symantec Kaspersky Lab cryptographic hash signatures /