Northern state in Germany prohibits Facebook pages and website “like” buttons

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The Independent Center for Privacy Protection (ULD), located in Schleswig-Holstein, a state in the north of Germany, has demanded that websites take down their Facebook pages, and that they eliminate any Facebook “like” buttons located on their websites. The website owning businesses were given a deadline of September 1, 2011 by which to comply to this demand, or they will be required to pay fines as high as €50,000 (approximately $72,000). Commissioner Thilo Weichert of the ULD in Schleswig-Holstein, stated that a plugin used by the social network, which permits…

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Apple’s recent patents point to augmented reality application

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Apple has been filing for more patents lately, suggesting that the high-profile technology company is gearing up to develop a new generation of swanky gadgets. According to a recent patent filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple has its eyes set on augmented reality technology. AR has been growing popular among the big tech companies recently due to the growing support from consumers. In previous years, augmented reality was shunned because there was nearly no hardware available to handle the technology. Now that smart phones and other mobile…

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German food labeling company sees great potential with QR Codes

Dusseldorf, Germany, will be home to this year’s Interpack International Packaging Trade Fair. Bizerba, a leading provider of labeling solutions for the food industry, will be showcasing their new labeling systems at the event, which will feature QR code compatibility. As environmental and health issues begin to occupy the thoughts of consumers, more companies are looking to provide in depth information on their products to consumers. Many have found using QR codes an effective solution. “The experience of the past shows that more people ask about the exact origin of…

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