Facebook Reveals Govt Data Requests; Windows 8.1 RTM; Apple Slams DOJ's Revised E-Books Proposal

Daily News August 28, 2013   View Online | Manage Subscription | Follow Us TOP STORIES Facebook Report Highlights Government Data Requests U.S. government officials made up to 12,000 requests for Facebook user data in the first six months of 2013, far higher than any other country on the social network's list. Share This: Windows 8.1 Officially Shipping to PC Makers Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that Windows 8.1 has now officially been released to manufacturing (RTM), meaning holiday shoppers will be able to pick up a new PC with Microsoft's updated OS. Share This: Apple Wants DOJ's Revised E-Books Proposal Tossed Among other things, Apple thinks the DOJ's e-books proposal would "give Amazon a significant competitive advantage." Share This: Amazon Enables In-App Purchases of Physical Goods Amazon on Tuesday launched a new mobile API that will let mobile users make one-click Amazon purchases from within apps. Share This: Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Tablet Samsung expanded its Galaxy lineup with a new tablet for kids. Share This: Vevo Music Videos Now Available on Apple TV Vevo music videos will now be available via Apple TV. Share This: GameStop Managers Get Free PS4, Xbox One What are some of the perks of being a GameStop manager? How about brand new next-gen gaming consoles? Share This: Report: BlackBerry to Spin Off BBM BlackBerry is reportedly looking to spin off its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service into a separate business that would compete with the likes of Viber and WhatsApp. Share This: Featured Research Remote Working WP What the trend to remote working means for your business. VoIP Continuity Business Continuity Planning with VoIP Considerations for UC Five IT Considerations for UC in the Contact Center FEATURED OFFERS AWARD-WINNING TECH now on sale! SOS Online Backup 100GB/mo  |  Backup MSRP: $9.99 |  $9.99 Eye-Fi Mobi (8GB)  |  Storage MSRP: $49.99 |  $49.24 + Free Shipping  Webroot Antivirus  |  Security MSRP: $39.99 |  $19.99 Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014  |  Security MSRP: $39.95 |  $39.95 Acer C7 Chromebook  |  Laptops MSRP: $279.99 |  $249.98 + Free Shipping  Plantronics BackBeat Go 2  |  Headphones MSRP: $79.99 |  $79.99 + Free Shipping  eNewsletter Information You are subscribed to PCMag.com's Daily News with the email address pctipworld@gmail.com. Click here to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To subscribe to other e-mail newsletters from Ziff Davis, change your delivery format from HTML to text, or change your email address, click here. Copyright ©2013 Ziff Davis, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis, Inc., 28 East 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016