TechBits – May 11

Beyond Bootcamp: How Tech is Changing Warfare (Mobiledia)

Technology is helping to better train soldiers, as the military incorporates gaming and entertainment software into increasingly sophisticated battle simulations.

When the Devices Are Done [Video] (Wall Street Journal)

AllThingsD’s Katie Boehret tells digits how to take advantage of companies’ stepped-up recycling efforts when getting rid of old technology.

A Revamping of Bing in the Battle for Search Engine Supremacy (NY Times)

When Facebook goes public in the coming weeks, there will be a lot of winners. Among them is one of the stalwarts of the tech industry, Microsoft, which has a small stake in the company.

Study: Location-Based Services Popular Among Smartphone Owners (National Journal)

Tales of illicit tracking haven’t scared smartphone users away from location-based services, according to a new study by Pew.

Facebook’s New App Center: Everything You Need to Know (Mashable)

Facebook’s upcoming App Center may look a lot like the Apple App Store and Google Play, but it’s not exactly their competitor.