After months of updates to its Like button, Facebook released an update today that fundamentally changes the button's functionality to that of a Share button.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/02/27/facebook-like-button-takes-over-share-button-functionality/
After months of updates to its Like button, Facebook released an update today that fundamentally changes the button's functionality to that of a Share button.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/02/27/facebook-like-button-takes-over-share-button-functionality/
Though many criticized the Academy for not nominating director Christopher Nolan, the visually stunning film took home four Oscars that were all nods to the strength of the crew responsible for its technical effects.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20037044-36.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Though many criticized the Academy for not nominating director Christopher Nolan, the visually stunning film took home four Oscars that were all nods to the strength of the crew responsible for its technical effects.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20037044-36.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Scientists say they have developed a microchip that can be attached to a smart phone and diagnose cancerous tumors within an hour, from the patients bedside.
Source:
http://news.health.com/2011/02/23/microchip-spots-cancerous-tumors-within-an-hour-study-shows-2/
If it's not Apple, it's Google clogging up the rumor mill pipeline.
Recently, the search giant has been at the center of rumors that they could be launching a new music service to compete with iTunes, and now, The New York Post is reporting that Google may be considering the opening of a YouTube subscription-based movie service in the UK....
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Google-Rumored-To-Have-YouTubeBased-Movie-Streaming-Service-On-Deck/
If it's not Apple, it's Google clogging up the rumor mill pipeline.
Recently, the search giant has been at the center of rumors that they could be launching a new music service to compete with iTunes, and now, The New York Post is reporting that Google may be considering the opening of a YouTube subscription-based movie service in the UK....
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Google-Rumored-To-Have-YouTubeBased-Movie-Streaming-Service-On-Deck/
Cyber bullies using the internet to target their victims are to be warned they face prosecution by cyber police patrolling websites such as Facebook.
Cyber bullies using the internet to target their victims are to be warned they face prosecution by cyber police patrolling websites such as Facebook.
These days Apple's presentations tend to run like a slick well-oiled machine, but that wasn't always the case.
This disco-tastic film made for the 1984 dealer's meeting, shows that even trend-setting Apple succumbed to the cringe worthy tastes of that era.
Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/02/apples-cheezy-1.php
These days Apple's presentations tend to run like a slick well-oiled machine, but that wasn't always the case.
This disco-tastic film made for the 1984 dealer's meeting, shows that even trend-setting Apple succumbed to the cringe worthy tastes of that era.
Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/02/apples-cheezy-1.php
More discoveries in the Lion developer preview have implied that Apple's MobileMe revamp may bring new features to the Mac as well.
A finding in the code shows references to a "Find My Mac" identifier that would help users track a lost or stolen Mac. The 9to5 tip didn't glean functionality, but it would presumably use Wi-Fi geolocation much as Snow Leopard can already use Wi-Fi positioning to get the local time.
Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/02/26/lion.code.hints.find.my.mac.cloud.folders/
More discoveries in the Lion developer preview have implied that Apple's MobileMe revamp may bring new features to the Mac as well.
A finding in the code shows references to a "Find My Mac" identifier that would help users track a lost or stolen Mac. The 9to5 tip didn't glean functionality, but it would presumably use Wi-Fi geolocation much as Snow Leopard can already use Wi-Fi positioning to get the local time.
Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/02/26/lion.code.hints.find.my.mac.cloud.folders/
Robovie-PC, a toy-sized humanoid, won the world's first full-length marathon for two-legged robots by a whisker Saturday, beating its closest rival by a single second after more than two days of racing.
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-02-humanoids-world-robot-marathon.html
Better Flash support, stability, and improved hardware acceleration come in Firefox 4 beta 12 from Mozilla. The end is nigh, too: This could be the last beta for the in-development browser.
Source:
http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20036645-12.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Better Flash support, stability, and improved hardware acceleration come in Firefox 4 beta 12 from Mozilla. The end is nigh, too: This could be the last beta for the in-development browser.
Source:
http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20036645-12.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
The premise is simple.
The digital natives� who entered into the world surrounded by digital technology have two circumstances pointing them towards success in mobile learning: the tools are there to teach them and the old ways dont work the way they used to.
Source:
http://soshable.com/are-digital-natives-better-suited-for-mobile-learning/
Phil of Make Magazine has composed a top-seven list of Sony's most egregious abuses of the law to attack gear hackers/innovators.
Phil starts with Sony's legal threats against security researchers who discovered that Sony-BMG had deliberately (and illegally) infected millions of computers with a rootkit as part of a DRM scheme, and goes all the way through to the latest round of PS3 action. He finishes with the irony of ironies: Sony's eight-year
Source:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/sonys-war-on-makers-hackers-and-innovators.html
Phil of Make Magazine has composed a top-seven list of Sony's most egregious abuses of the law to attack gear hackers/innovators.
Phil starts with Sony's legal threats against security researchers who discovered that Sony-BMG had deliberately (and illegally) infected millions of computers with a rootkit as part of a DRM scheme, and goes all the way through to the latest round of PS3 action. He finishes with the irony of ironies: Sony's eight-year
Source:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/sonys-war-on-makers-hackers-and-innovators.html
Countering Google's recent social search push, Bing will pull more information from Facebook for its search results. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/bings-facebook-integration-to-expand/
Apple CEO Steve Jobs turns 56 today and the Apple cofounder's influence on technology and the world at large cannot be overstated
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/happy-birthday-steve-jobs-apple-ceo-turns-56-
Apple CEO Steve Jobs turns 56 today and the Apple cofounder's influence on technology and the world at large cannot be overstated
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/happy-birthday-steve-jobs-apple-ceo-turns-56-
Yesterday Apple whipped out the new MacBook Pro line and that line of notebooks has a new storage interface called Thunderbolt that is much faster than both FireWire and USB 2.0.
Along with the new interface came the need for some new storage solutions. A company called Promise Technology has unveiled a new line of This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.Promise Technology Pegasus RAID Arrays Support Thunderbolt 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/promise-technology-pegasus-raid-arrays-support-thunderbolt-2/
Yesterday Apple whipped out the new MacBook Pro line and that line of notebooks has a new storage interface called Thunderbolt that is much faster than both FireWire and USB 2.0.
Along with the new interface came the need for some new storage solutions. A company called Promise Technology has unveiled a new line of This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.Promise Technology Pegasus RAID Arrays Support Thunderbolt 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/promise-technology-pegasus-raid-arrays-support-thunderbolt-2/
It could be used for something wonderful or it could be used for some ill-tempered moment like snapping a pic to search and track down that jerk who cut you off in traffic.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17871/google_face_search_to_use_social_network_photos
It could be used for something wonderful or it could be used for some ill-tempered moment like snapping a pic to search and track down that jerk who cut you off in traffic.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17871/google_face_search_to_use_social_network_photos
Analyzing thousands of Oscar-related tweets, TweetBeat delivers its Wisdom of the Crowds predictions about who will win at the Academy Awards.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-20036185-52.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Analyzing thousands of Oscar-related tweets, TweetBeat delivers its Wisdom of the Crowds predictions about who will win at the Academy Awards.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-20036185-52.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Wading through the muck and white noise of the interwebs can certainly be a daunting task.
Here are some tips to help you strike a balance between taking a few bites of Internet cake and sticking your whole head in there like a diabetic Ostrich and never coming out again.
Source:
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2011/02/how_to_curb_your_social_media.php
Wading through the muck and white noise of the interwebs can certainly be a daunting task.
Here are some tips to help you strike a balance between taking a few bites of Internet cake and sticking your whole head in there like a diabetic Ostrich and never coming out again.
Source:
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2011/02/how_to_curb_your_social_media.php
The Motorola Xoom has finally arrived.
Here's everything you ever wanted to know about Google's inaugural Android Honeycomb tablet.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17867/motorola_xoom_faq
Eco-friendly inventions are revolutionizing the way we generate energy, recycle waste and protect the planet.
After all, if it weren't for such green innovation, we wouldn't have solar panels, wind turbines and hybrid cars. However, not all environmental advancements are as conventional as green roofs and electric cars. Here are 15 inventions that are definitely green � and definitely a little strange.
Eco-friendly inventions are revolutionizing the way we generate energy, recycle waste and protect the planet.
After all, if it weren't for such green innovation, we wouldn't have solar panels, wind turbines and hybrid cars. However, not all environmental advancements are as conventional as green roofs and electric cars. Here are 15 inventions that are definitely green � and definitely a little strange.
While attorneys use Facebook and social media to vet jurors, some government agencies are demanding social network passwords from potential employees.
Sometimes social networking comes back to bite you with privacy invasion.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/snooping-social-networks-vet-jurors-and-hire-
Our favorite cyber pranks and their perpetrators.
Source:
http://www.ugo.com/the-goods/great-moments-in-hacking
Our favorite cyber pranks and their perpetrators.
Source:
http://www.ugo.com/the-goods/great-moments-in-hacking
Xoom Corp. is suing Motorola over the Xoom trademark, claiming it has been using the name to promote its financial services for eight years. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/xoom-corp-sues-motorola-over-xoom-tablet/
Xoom Corp. is suing Motorola over the Xoom trademark, claiming it has been using the name to promote its financial services for eight years. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/xoom-corp-sues-motorola-over-xoom-tablet/
My current iPad knows about the Apple event and it smells trouble.
Despite a strong start, Netflix may become the Big Lots of Internet movie providers if it can't manage to build its library and improve the way users navigate its thousands of titles.
Despite a strong start, Netflix may become the Big Lots of Internet movie providers if it can't manage to build its library and improve the way users navigate its thousands of titles.
The uSwitch.com Mobile Tracker, which ranks the nations favourite mobile handsets based on live searches and sales, shows HTC dominating the top three places.
The uSwitch.com Mobile Tracker, which ranks the nations favourite mobile handsets based on live searches and sales, shows HTC dominating the top three places.
Sahas Katta, a writer for SkatterTech, got clocked by a cop doing over 40 in a 25 mph zone.
He handed over his info and signed the ticket, but then remembered he was running Google MyTracks on his Motorola Droid. For the uninitiated, MyTracks uses the phone's GPS to record and plot where the user has travelled, allowing you to log a jog, bike ride or drive. After looking at the data and doing some research, Katta discovered that he never crested
Source:
http://translogic.aolautos.com/2011/02/23/droid-speeding-ticket/
Sahas Katta, a writer for SkatterTech, got clocked by a cop doing over 40 in a 25 mph zone.
He handed over his info and signed the ticket, but then remembered he was running Google MyTracks on his Motorola Droid. For the uninitiated, MyTracks uses the phone's GPS to record and plot where the user has travelled, allowing you to log a jog, bike ride or drive. After looking at the data and doing some research, Katta discovered that he never crested
Source:
http://translogic.aolautos.com/2011/02/23/droid-speeding-ticket/
Blogging is on the decline, according to a New York Times story published this weekend � citing research from the Pew Centers Internet and American Life Project � and it is declining particularly among young people, who are using social networks such as Facebook instead.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/02/22/blogging-is-dead-just-like-the-web-is-dead/
Do Not Track is important because it creates a policy mechanism to augment the privacy enhancing technologies that we currently have.
There is an arms race between practical privacy tools and ubiquitous online tracking, and we fear that the trackers have powerful techniques that will almost always allow them to win the arms race against ordinary people.
Source:
http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/02/what-does-track-do-not-track-mean
Rival's to Apple's successful iPhone are gaining ground as consumers are increasingly turning to cheaper options.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-phones/8342176/iPhone-becoming-less-popular.html
Rival's to Apple's successful iPhone are gaining ground as consumers are increasingly turning to cheaper options.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-phones/8342176/iPhone-becoming-less-popular.html
Search and online advertising juggernaut Google announced a couple of months ago that it would be providing some $5 million in grants to non-profit organizations devoted to innovating journalism.
Booq's Cobra Courier XS combines durability, functionality, and style in this iPad-specific messenger bag.
Booq's Cobra Courier XS combines durability, functionality, and style in this iPad-specific messenger bag.
It's hard not to wonder what if...� even when good things happen.
We always want to know what could have happened even when everything went the way it should have. There are a few legendary studios the dissolution of which sent shockwaves through the industry at the time. What if Looking Glass, Cavedog and the This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.How Fallout New Vegas Developer Obsidian Got Its Former Name, Black Isle 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
It's hard not to wonder what if...� even when good things happen.
We always want to know what could have happened even when everything went the way it should have. There are a few legendary studios the dissolution of which sent shockwaves through the industry at the time. What if Looking Glass, Cavedog and the This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.How Fallout New Vegas Developer Obsidian Got Its Former Name, Black Isle 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
The rickshaw is something of an icon that's been long associated with the Orient's sexy allure.
The rickshaw is also a recent invention, its origins dating back to the 19th century and that's about it. In fact, rickshaws are pretty useless for travelling except in congested urban dwellings---like 19th century Chinese port cities. That said, This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.The Meguru EV Rickshaw Is Overrated 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/the-meguru-ev-rickshaw-is-overrated/
The rickshaw is something of an icon that's been long associated with the Orient's sexy allure.
The rickshaw is also a recent invention, its origins dating back to the 19th century and that's about it. In fact, rickshaws are pretty useless for travelling except in congested urban dwellings---like 19th century Chinese port cities. That said, This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.The Meguru EV Rickshaw Is Overrated 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/the-meguru-ev-rickshaw-is-overrated/
Taking down a church's website because you don't like what they say? (A) Even if they're total dicks, you don't get to police free speech, and (B) as if WBC would give a shit if its websites went down for a few days as long as everyone heard about it.
Well, now Anonymous has an open letter saying there was never any intention to attack Kansas' most famous congregation.
Source:
http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/2011/02/anonymous_westboro_baptist_church.php
It's recently been revealed that the U.S. government contracted HBGary Federal for the development of software which could create multiple fake social media profiles to manipulate and sway public opinion on controversial issues by promoting propaganda.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17852/army_of_fake_social_media_friends_to_promote_propaganda
A rumor suggests that Apple will soon be integrating a new high speed connection type into its hardware, improving on the capabilities of USB and FireWire connections.
A rumor suggests that Apple will soon be integrating a new high speed connection type into its hardware, improving on the capabilities of USB and FireWire connections.
Published Tuesday, the new book by Wired.com senior editor Kevin Poulsen tells the story of Max Vision, a white hat computer hacker who turned to the dark
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/02/kingpin-excerpt/
Published Tuesday, the new book by Wired.com senior editor Kevin Poulsen tells the story of Max Vision, a white hat computer hacker who turned to the dark
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/02/kingpin-excerpt/
In the spirit of Presidents Day, we look at some prominent leaders in the tech world (who also happen to be filthy rich).
Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/260854/Technology’s-Richest-Leaders
If Facebook can remember these five facts about user privacy, its headaches may begin to fade.
Source:
http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/the-facebook-effect-on-security/?cs=45610
If Facebook can remember these five facts about user privacy, its headaches may begin to fade.
Source:
http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/the-facebook-effect-on-security/?cs=45610
As browser wars continue to heat up, Google Chrome finds itself trailing IE9 in one of its most compelling attributes - viewable web and application space.
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/02/google-chrome-concept-would-kill-the-url-bar/
Best Buy posted the product page for Motorola's Xoom tablet on its website, listing a February 24 release for the $799 GSM/CDMA radio-equipped model.
Best Buy posted the product page for Motorola's Xoom tablet on its website, listing a February 24 release for the $799 GSM/CDMA radio-equipped model.
Tired of all the high-def imagery we're subjected to these days? Then give your eyes a break from all that clarity with the lo-fi Pixelfari.
Source:
http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/pixelfari-10-downgrade-your-web-browser-to-8-bit
Hotmail, Microsoft's web-based free e-mail client, scores some points against Google's Gmail with the global launch of Facebook chat integration. ...
Hotmail, Microsoft's web-based free e-mail client, scores some points against Google's Gmail with the global launch of Facebook chat integration. ...
Many Nokians have leapt to the defense of their company since it announced its was adopting Windows Phone.
But one former executive says the writing has been on the wall for years � and stopping the rot may require more than a deal with Microsoft.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/02/21/former-nokia-designer-nokia-bosses-have-no-taste/
Many Nokians have leapt to the defense of their company since it announced its was adopting Windows Phone.
But one former executive says the writing has been on the wall for years � and stopping the rot may require more than a deal with Microsoft.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/02/21/former-nokia-designer-nokia-bosses-have-no-taste/
In an open letter to the Westboro Baptist Church, a group of hacktivists acting under the banner "Anonymous" has put the anti-gay, fundamentalist church on notice that "the damage incurred will be irreversible," and that "neither your institution nor your congregation will ever be able to fully recover."
Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20033942-501465.html
In an open letter to the Westboro Baptist Church, a group of hacktivists acting under the banner "Anonymous" has put the anti-gay, fundamentalist church on notice that "the damage incurred will be irreversible," and that "neither your institution nor your congregation will ever be able to fully recover."
Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20033942-501465.html
Those goofy guys over at M.I.C.
Gadget must have had too many unsold Steve Jobs Action Figures lying around to just sit on, so they tried disguising him by adding a Ninja Face Mask and renaming him
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Another-Steve-Jobs-Action-Figure-Shut-Down-by-Apple/
Those goofy guys over at M.I.C.
Gadget must have had too many unsold Steve Jobs Action Figures lying around to just sit on, so they tried disguising him by adding a Ninja Face Mask and renaming him
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Another-Steve-Jobs-Action-Figure-Shut-Down-by-Apple/
Microsoft is putting out a new version of its Bing toolbar it hopes will sway traditional toolbar haters into using it, and more Bing features.
Read this blog post by Josh Lowensohn on Microsoft.
Microsoft is putting out a new version of its Bing toolbar it hopes will sway traditional toolbar haters into using it, and more Bing features.
Read this blog post by Josh Lowensohn on Microsoft.
Did you notice? There seems to be a paradigm shift going on over at Digg that hearkens to the cries of users and publishers alike longing for the glory of old.
It would appear that for the first time in over a year, Digg senior management is not only listening to the users, theyre acting upon what theyre hearing.
Source:
http://soshable.com/at-digg-there-is-hope-and-rightfully-so/
Did you notice? There seems to be a paradigm shift going on over at Digg that hearkens to the cries of users and publishers alike longing for the glory of old.
It would appear that for the first time in over a year, Digg senior management is not only listening to the users, theyre acting upon what theyre hearing.
Source:
http://soshable.com/at-digg-there-is-hope-and-rightfully-so/
Hotfile, one of the rising stars on the file-hosting scene, appears to be taking a tougher stance on copyright infringement.
Perhaps with an eye on the litigation recently instigated by the MPAA, this week Hotfile has been deleting premium accounts � along with all their files � en masse
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/hotfile-goes-to-war-against-copyright-infringers-110219/
It all starts with testing lab mice for gastrointestinal diseases. Lo and behold, over a five month period stress hormones injected into the mice were found to stimulate hair growth. The stress hormones were supposed to speed ageing among the test mice and were administered to them via injections for five days, followed by a This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.Scientists Find Cure For Baldness By Accident 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
Twitter says rival/partner UberMedia violated terms of service with UberTwitter, twidroyd mobile client apps
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/twitter-feels-violated-suspends-ubertwitter
Twitter says rival/partner UberMedia violated terms of service with UberTwitter, twidroyd mobile client apps
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/twitter-feels-violated-suspends-ubertwitter
Who's ready for some more iPhone rumors? Here's what we have so far: Bloomberg started things off with rumors of a smaller, cheaper iPhone and an iPhone that could work on any network in the world�it may be two different phones or the smaller phone may be the world phone.
Source:
http://techland.time.com/2011/02/18/latest-iphone-nano-scuttlebutt-cheaper-yes-smaller-no/
Who's ready for some more iPhone rumors? Here's what we have so far: Bloomberg started things off with rumors of a smaller, cheaper iPhone and an iPhone that could work on any network in the world�it may be two different phones or the smaller phone may be the world phone.
Source:
http://techland.time.com/2011/02/18/latest-iphone-nano-scuttlebutt-cheaper-yes-smaller-no/
Some of our readers will remember the Noteslate that we featured on the site a while back, its basically an electronic ink tablet with a smart design and real paper feel.
Its fitted with a battery which is capable of providing up to 180 hours of use from a single charge and weighs in at This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.More Photos Of The Noteslate $99 Electronic Tablet 2010 Geeky Gadgets ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/more-photos-of-the-noteslate-99-electronic-tablet/
Best Tweets About IBM's Watson
Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,3253,l%3D260850%26a%3D260850%26po%3D1,00.asp?p=n
Nothing New Under The Copyright-Eclipsed Sun
Amazing article.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/nothing-new-under-the-copyright-eclipsed-sun-110218/
Nothing New Under The Copyright-Eclipsed Sun
Amazing article.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/nothing-new-under-the-copyright-eclipsed-sun-110218/
Publishers have been struggling for years.
Now local newspapers, magazines and even the New York Times, that Grey Lady, are being treated like old ladies by Apple, stealing their pocketbooks while theyre trying to stay on a fixed income.
This week, Apple announced what the publishing industry has been clamoring for, subscriptions, in exchange for a whopping 30% cut. Clearly, paid subscriptions are a part of the future of all online media, whe
Source:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/02/19/apple-kill-publishers/
Publishers have been struggling for years.
Now local newspapers, magazines and even the New York Times, that Grey Lady, are being treated like old ladies by Apple, stealing their pocketbooks while theyre trying to stay on a fixed income.
This week, Apple announced what the publishing industry has been clamoring for, subscriptions, in exchange for a whopping 30% cut. Clearly, paid subscriptions are a part of the future of all online media, whe
Source:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/02/19/apple-kill-publishers/
The Internet "kill switch" has been removed from legislation intended to soften the blow of a catastrophic cyberattack on the United States, but civil rights activists say nothing's changed.
The Internet "kill switch" has been removed from legislation intended to soften the blow of a catastrophic cyberattack on the United States, but civil rights activists say nothing's changed.
In an interview with WSJ's Alan Murray, social media
expert Clay Shirky discusses the effect of Facebook,
Twitter and other social media in the recent uprisings
in Egypt and Tunisia, and what it could mean for the
Middle East at large.
In an interview with WSJ's Alan Murray, social media
expert Clay Shirky discusses the effect of Facebook,
Twitter and other social media in the recent uprisings
in Egypt and Tunisia, and what it could mean for the
Middle East at large.
Wibbitz adds a nifty video player plug-in to your browser and streams content from a site of your choosing (Webbitz uses Walyou as an example).
Source:
http://walyou.com/wibbitz/
The New York Times calls shenanigans on The Wall Street Journal's report that Apple is working on making a smaller iPhone.
Instead, Apple might make the phone more affordable, according to Times sources.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/report-next-iphone-might-be-cheaper-but-not-smaller-2/
The New York Times calls shenanigans on The Wall Street Journal's report that Apple is working on making a smaller iPhone.
Instead, Apple might make the phone more affordable, according to Times sources.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/report-next-iphone-might-be-cheaper-but-not-smaller-2/
Sony's move this week to permanently ban PlayStation 3 hackers from its online services has spurred passionate reactions. What's yours?...
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20033522-1.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
In a world of tablet computers, everyone is racing to the top.
None, however, are racing for launch.
Source:
http://www.ismashphone.com/2011/02/message-to-hardware-makers-its-time-to-show-us-the-product.html
If you're new to the United States, or to the internet, or to Earth, you might be surprised at the way some people act.
Source:
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/02/alt-text-nimbys/
Want to lure people away from pirate websites? Then better be prepared to give them some free stuff.
A new study from PricewaterhouseCoopers finds that most self-admitted pirates don't mind ads, as long as they still get their content for free. VOD was much less popular.
Want to lure people away from pirate websites? Then better be prepared to give them some free stuff.
A new study from PricewaterhouseCoopers finds that most self-admitted pirates don't mind ads, as long as they still get their content for free. VOD was much less popular.
The five FCC commissioners traveled to the Capitol today for a House Communications and Internet Subcommittee hearing on the necessity of the network neutrality order passed by the FCC in December.
The hearing was the first step in a process that attempts to repeal the FCCs network neutrality rules and prevent the FCC from trying to implement them again.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/broadband/net-neutrality-nausea-and-political-theater-at-its-worst/
The five FCC commissioners traveled to the Capitol today for a House Communications and Internet Subcommittee hearing on the necessity of the network neutrality order passed by the FCC in December.
The hearing was the first step in a process that attempts to repeal the FCCs network neutrality rules and prevent the FCC from trying to implement them again.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/broadband/net-neutrality-nausea-and-political-theater-at-its-worst/
Tonight Obama is meeting with Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt, and Mark Zuckerberg.
There's been a lot of speculation about what they're going to discuss. Here's what I think.
Tonight Obama is meeting with Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt, and Mark Zuckerberg.
There's been a lot of speculation about what they're going to discuss. Here's what I think.
George Constantine Xinos was convicted by a California jury of vehicular manslaughter as well as other, alcohol related driving offenses, after running down pedestrian Marcus Keppert.
The conviction was based, in part, on speed and braking data retrieved by the San Jose Police Department from the SDM in Xinos SUV.
Source:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/california-court-knocks-down-police-data-mining-your-car-op-ed.html
Nobody in media wants to end up like the music sector and get run over by Apple, and that's why Steve Jobs is taking a big chance by adopting controversial requirements on app sales.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20032143-261.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Nobody in media wants to end up like the music sector and get run over by Apple, and that's why Steve Jobs is taking a big chance by adopting controversial requirements on app sales.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20032143-261.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Last year, Larry Flynt Publications filed lawsuits against several thousand John Does� the company accused of illegally sharing its movie This Aint Avatar XXX�.
Now, following on from problems it had gaining identities of Does from ISP Time Warner, thousands of cases have been dismissed by a senior judge. The road to gaining settlements from allegedly infringing individuals has just become massively more costly, and the profitable fu
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/cases-against-thousands-of-alleged-bittorrent-pirates-dismissed-110216/
Last year, Larry Flynt Publications filed lawsuits against several thousand John Does� the company accused of illegally sharing its movie This Aint Avatar XXX�.
Now, following on from problems it had gaining identities of Does from ISP Time Warner, thousands of cases have been dismissed by a senior judge. The road to gaining settlements from allegedly infringing individuals has just become massively more costly, and the profitable fu
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/cases-against-thousands-of-alleged-bittorrent-pirates-dismissed-110216/
The IBM Watson supercomputer seems to be able to beat the best humans in Jeopardy.
But his web site isn't faring nearly as well. The web site hosting IBM's post-match commentary blog, asmarterplanet.com, was experiencing availability problems Tuesday evening.
Source:
http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/02/15/ibms-watson-delivers-but-his-web-site-doesnt/
The IBM Watson supercomputer seems to be able to beat the best humans in Jeopardy.
But his web site isn't faring nearly as well. The web site hosting IBM's post-match commentary blog, asmarterplanet.com, was experiencing availability problems Tuesday evening.
Source:
http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/02/15/ibms-watson-delivers-but-his-web-site-doesnt/
Cisco has unveiled a self-described "complicated" security architecture dubbed SecureX that it says provides a context-aware way to safeguard networks increasingly overrun with smartphones, tablets and virtualization.
Source:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/219739/tablets_and_smartphones_force_cisco_to_rethink_security.html
The HTC Inspire 4G is part of a new effort on AT&T's part to pad out their lineup with some top-flight smartphones, a smart move now that the iPhone is no longer exclusively theirs.
Source:
http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-02/testing-goods-htcs-inspire-4g-first-4g-phone-atampt
ChaCha and Salsa will feature branded Facebook buttons while new 7� Flyer
Tablet also includes a pen for writing notes
The long anticipated Verizon iPhone 4 launch took place less than a week ago, but already the Web is littered with iPhone 5 rumors.
Good thing too, that is if you happen to agree with Consumer Reports that the current model is now a
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Let-the-iPhone-5-Rumors-Begin/
The long anticipated Verizon iPhone 4 launch took place less than a week ago, but already the Web is littered with iPhone 5 rumors.
Good thing too, that is if you happen to agree with Consumer Reports that the current model is now a
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Let-the-iPhone-5-Rumors-Begin/
Having stomped upon two Jeopardy greats, IBM's Watson supercomputer decides to show his human side in a splendid performance of sucking up and yucks on "Conan." Until he gets smashed up, that is.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Three reasons why Google may not forever be king
Source:
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/Is-Google-in-Decline-6977
Texas attorney general has demanded the search giant turn over a broad range of documents as part of an antitrust review.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/texas-ag-demands-google-search-ad-documents-2/
Texas attorney general has demanded the search giant turn over a broad range of documents as part of an antitrust review.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/texas-ag-demands-google-search-ad-documents-2/
As a reminder, COICA would give the government dramatic new copyright enforcement powers, most notably the ability to meddle with the Internets domain name system (DNS) and make entire websites effectively disappear, along with noninfringing content and lawful speech.
Source:
http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/02/what-congress-can-learn-recent-ice-seizures
As a reminder, COICA would give the government dramatic new copyright enforcement powers, most notably the ability to meddle with the Internets domain name system (DNS) and make entire websites effectively disappear, along with noninfringing content and lawful speech.
Source:
http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/02/what-congress-can-learn-recent-ice-seizures
Adobe's plans for Android video and Flash Web sites may not be as whizzbang as others at Mobile World Congress, but they'll soon affect the formidable range of Android smartphones and tablets.
Adobe's plans for Android video and Flash Web sites may not be as whizzbang as others at Mobile World Congress, but they'll soon affect the formidable range of Android smartphones and tablets.
Google has analyzed search trends and past years' winners to predict who will take home the night's biggest award on February 27.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/google-predicts-oscar-winners-with-search-data/
Google has analyzed search trends and past years' winners to predict who will take home the night's biggest award on February 27.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/02/google-predicts-oscar-winners-with-search-data/
Digg.com has just unveiled the latest upgrade. A revamped home page, upcoming sections, and user pages with more detailed information is now available.
Source:
http://i.imgur.com/Ta4m9.png
Digg.com has just unveiled the latest upgrade. A revamped home page, upcoming sections, and user pages with more detailed information is now available.
Source:
http://i.imgur.com/Ta4m9.png
The group of anonymous hacktivists that made headlines for online cyberattacks in January just released a bombshell online: a decrypted version of the same cyberworm that crippled Iran's nuclear power program.
Source:
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/02/15/anonymous-hackers-offer-stuxnet-worm-online/
On Friday the WSJ published an article entitled Apples Jobs Calls Shots From Home� which depicted the Apple CEO as still having a generous hand in the day to day going ons of the company despite being on medical leave.
Jobs involvement comes as no surprise, as Jobs himself said in the statement announcing his absence, I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.�
Microsoft has suspicions that an ex-employee retained strategic data after he left the firm for a position at rival Salesforce.com.
Microsoft has suspicions that an ex-employee retained strategic data after he left the firm for a position at rival Salesforce.com.
New device manipulates media and distorts your news to show whatever the hacker or gatekeeper wants you to believe is real.
Newstweek can censor online news and manipulate public perception of world events. Interview with Newstweek creators about this cool yet scary hack.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17820/hackers_use_hidden_device_to_manipulate_news_at_wi_fi_hotspots
New device manipulates media and distorts your news to show whatever the hacker or gatekeeper wants you to believe is real.
Newstweek can censor online news and manipulate public perception of world events. Interview with Newstweek creators about this cool yet scary hack.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17820/hackers_use_hidden_device_to_manipulate_news_at_wi_fi_hotspots
