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France Shakes Finger at Google
SECURITY, BUSINESS NEWS
France is taking Google to task right before its new privacy plan goes into effect. A French national watchdog organization told Google's CEO "no go" on their new policy.
On 2/28/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
BeiDou: Meet Star Wars - The Chinese Version
SECURITY, BUSINESS NEWS
China has a navigation service that is touted to be a GPS for civilian use, but the camouflage tactic isn't working. The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based in the United States (GPS) hasn't been to China's liking.
On 12/28/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Rumors: GlobalFoundries Building Second Fab in New York
HARDWARE, BUSINESS RUMORS
Thursday, the Times Union, a Mohawk Valley New York newspaper, started the rumor that GlobalFoundries is building an additional fab. They claim a local labor union official has the inside scoop.
On 6/24/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
Netherlands Passes Net Neutrality Law
BUSINESS NEWS
In a move that could shift the whole European Union towards net neutrality, the lower house of Dutch Parliament passed a law that prevents mobile operators from setting Internet access limitations.
On 6/23/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Microsoft Challenges Google's Practices in Europe
BUSINESS NEWS
Brad Smith, speaking as legal beagle for Microsoft, announced that the Seattle, Washington based mega company agrees that Google has violated European competition laws.
On 4/2/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Nintendo Fans Bust Down the Doors
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The US braces for the launch of the Nintendo 3DS.
On 3/26/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Intels Cloud Ideas Could Become Industry Standards
CLOUD COMPUTING ANALYSIS
Intel invited a group of journalists to their Hillsboro Oregon campuses for a "Day in the Cloud" to talk about cloud computing. The big problem with the "cloud" is the lack of a commonly accepted definition.
On 3/8/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
Apple Needn't Reveal the Next Steve Jobs, Investors Vote
APPLE, BUSINESS NEWS
Apple won't be pushed into revealing who the next Steve Jobs might be as investors vote down on the controversial CEO succession planning proposal.
On 2/23/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

Yesterday's State of The Union Catered to Geeks, Not Couch Potatoes
NEWS
In a nod at geeks, The White House yesterday enhanced the State of the Union address with pleasing visuals such as graphs and charts, which were available only on WhiteHouse.gov.
On 1/26/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more
Bright Side of 2011: Take One
BLOGS ANALYSIS
Depressed economy, job insecurity, smartphones, Microsoft dropping the ball, pricey solid-state storage, Antennagate, iPad. All of this is so 2010 as we're set for a remarkable industry growth in 2011 and here's what you should expect.
On 12/30/2010 by Andy Marken... Comments (0) Read more

Something for the Geek who has Everything
HARDWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
A Bluetooth bracelet is one of the questionable gadgets you can find surfing the net. This gizmo vibrates to let you know you have a phone call and identifies the caller by ID on an LCD display.
On 10/25/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
British Library Digitizes Ancient Greek Manuscripts
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The British Library has digitized 284 volumes of Greek manuscripts as part of a move to make important ancient documents. Among the collection are the Theodore Psalter from the year 1066 and 123 Aesop-style fables.
On 9/28/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

MPEG, OTT, H.265 - What Does It All Mean?
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
To explore the future of video and television formats, book your tickets to Amsterdam now, and head for that city’s RAI Convention Centre for IBC 2010.
On 8/25/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Scandinavians don’t get cancer from cell phones, but do you?
HARDWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Despite international studies to the contrary, the US Senate Health Committee plans to continue to investigate the connection between cell phones and cancer.
On 12/8/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Duct tape, Pumpkin and Apples bring robot to life
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BLOGS NEWS
The organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology [FIRST], puts on an annual robotics competition.
On 11/19/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Optical mouse sniffs out counterfeit money
HARDWARE, SECURITY NEWS
The most common and prolific computer device, the lowly mouse, is fighting crime. Suspected counterfeit money is scanned, compared, and identified.
On 11/18/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

INTERVIEW: Chris Morley - MAINGEAR shifts the PC platform
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, BUSINESS INTERVIEWS
MAINGEAR decided to pull a very hard move and focus itself on redefining the PC experience. Their new SHIFT line-up is offering top performance and support, but is it enough?
On 11/2/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Privacy Wars: Las Vegas newspaper gets subpoena to I.D. online readers
SECURITY, BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Believe it or not, but an Las Vegas-based newspaper is fighting a battle that could change the rights of all Internet posters. Federal Grand Jury subpoenad the paper and requests identity details of 175 posters on the site.

On 6/17/2009 by Thomas Gordon... Comments (0) Read more

Intel appeals charges - Otellini disputes "Sins of the Past"
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS

Intel's President and CEO had to wake up early and issue a statement regarding the record 1.45 billion penalty set by European Commission.

On 5/13/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Intel slapped with a record $1.45 billion fine
BUSINESS NEWS

European Commision announced its verdict on the case of anti-competitive practices Intel excercised in the past. It is not as high as 3.78B, but $1.45B is still a heavy chunk of cash.

On 5/13/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

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