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Memories in the Cloud
CLOUD COMPUTING, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
What does a drug store have to do with your memories? No, it is not a new mind enhancing pharmaceutical. It is the ability to transfer your home movies to the cloud at Walgreens.
On 5/10/2013 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Will China Win the Tech Game by Restricting Exports of Rare Earth?
HARDWARE, SECURITY, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
When you boot your computer or dial your cell phone you aren't thinking about rare earth, but the Chinese are. They control 97 percent of the rare earth used in high tech products.
On 1/2/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Gang Activity Monitored by Graffiti and Tattoo Software
SECURITY, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Gangs use graffiti, not only to deface public property, but to mark territory and communicate. Identifying these markings can aid police in crime control, since it is estimated that some 80% of US crime is gang related.
On 11/21/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
NVIDIA's GeForce LAN 6 Event and Digital Storm Surround PC
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, HARDWARE NEWS
This weekend, BSN* is on board the USS Hornet dry docked aircraft carrier attending NVIDIA's GeForce LAN 6 event, featuring a BYOC area, around-the-clock tournaments, contests for prizes, and an exhibit area.
On 10/15/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more

Netflix Ditches Spinoff Idea and Qwikster, Stays Just Netflix
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
Following the continuous decline in numbers of subscriptions, Netflix management aborted the idea of spinning off the DVD rental business which became known as Qwikster.
On 10/10/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Netflix Entering Content Distribution
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
Popular DVD mailing and video streaming service, Netflix, is preparing to become a content delivery network, not just one that shares already delivered content.
On 3/19/2011 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more

LG's Legal Battle With Sony Isn't Over
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Most of the PS3 consoles for the European marketplace come through the Netherlands. That’s why the recent lifting of a Dutch court order that had banned imports of the Sony PlayStation is so important.
On 3/15/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Netflix Goes Canadian
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
Its first excursion outside the US has taken Netflix into Canada. However, Canadians can only get streaming video over the internet, no snail mail deliveries. Netflix promises a better catalog to sweeten the deal.
On 9/26/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Appeals Court Stops Re-selling of Software
SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Friday, a 9th Circuit Federal Appeals Court agreed with the computer software industry to stop sales of second-hand programs covered by widely used licensing agreements.
On 9/11/2010 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
Is HP shooting themselves in the foot with the latest multi-touch PC?
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE NEWS
HP TouchSmart, a line of multi-touch PC's just launched with the new components under the skin. HP rethought the line-up and came up with new take on the subject.
On 2/3/2010 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

As Ed Sullivan said, CES is a “Really Big Shew”
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Everything at CES is BIG - big marquees, big names, big hotels, big streets, and at CES, big showcases. When Ed Sullivan, the TV variety host for 23 years, said "it’s a really big shew," he could have been describing CES.
On 1/18/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
SideKick is alive again, would you buy one?
HARDWARE, CLOUD COMPUTING, SECURITY NEWS
It all started on October 3 for T-mobile's SideKick – check out today's date. We have chronicled their subscribers’ painful data loss and frustration with woefully lacking forth right explanations from everyone involved.
On 11/18/2009 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more

UPDATE: Toshiba SNAFU delays Windows 7 free upgrade to December
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
If you purchased Toshiba's notebook in hope of receiving Windows 7 upgrade, unfortunately we don't have bright news [this time around]. Well, if you live in EMEA region, that is.
On 10/19/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
A mobile revolution? Dell introduces first wireless charging laptop
HARDWARE, ENTERPRISE, SECURITY NEWS
Do you like wireless charging on a Palm Pre? Dell just hard launched Latitude Z, world's first wirelessly charged laptop. But that's not all…
On 9/29/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

ViDock 2 makes notebook GPU upgrade a reality
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE NEWS
Taiwanese eBon Technologies continues where AMD failed: external graphics card upgrade, compatible with all notebooks featuring ExpressCard expansion slot.
On 8/11/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Can a computer be a piece of art? Yes it can!
HARDWARE NEWS

When we saw the Edelweiss [Noble, Precious White] concept, we were taken away. If there were any doubt that computers can be art, read on.

On 6/26/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Toshiba sues eight companies over DVD media dispute
BUSINESS NEWS

Toshiba announced that the company is prosecuting several companies - for alleged violation of patent rights in DVD technology. Toshiba sued eight companies, including Imation and Ritek.

On 5/18/2009 by Daniela Kustre... Comments (0) Read more
"Strong Bad" game goes from online-only distribution to DVD
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

It appears Telltale has started a flood of games for fans of crazy cartoonish adventure games. This time around, Telltale is not happy with online-only model, and launched a pre-order for the DVD version of the game. Region Free.

On 4/27/2009 by Sandro Vrhovac... Comments (0) Read more

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