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France Shakes Finger at Google
SECURITY, BUSINESS NEWS
France Shakes Finger at Google
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
BeiDou: Meet Star Wars - The Chinese Version
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
Netherlands Passes Net Neutrality Law
BUSINESS NEWS
Netherlands Passes Net Neutrality Law
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
Microsoft Challenges Google's Practices in Europe
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
Intels Cloud Ideas Could Become Industry Standards
CLOUD COMPUTING ANALYSIS
Intels Cloud Ideas Could Become Industry Standards
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
British Library Digitizes Ancient Greek Manuscripts
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
British Library Digitizes Ancient Greek Manuscripts
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
Scandinavians don’t get cancer from cell phones, but do you?
HARDWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Scandinavians don’t get cancer from cell phones, but do you?
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
Optical mouse sniffs out counterfeit money
HARDWARE, SECURITY NEWS
Optical mouse sniffs out counterfeit money
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
Intel appeals charges - Otellini disputes "Sins of the Past"
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Intel appeals charges - Otellini disputes "Sins of the Past"

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
Intel slapped with a record $1.45 billion fine

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
Intel set to lose billions in EU, Denmark, USA fines?
BUSINESS NEWS
Intel set to lose billions in EU, Denmark, USA fines?

It looks like the biggest challenge Intel will face in the next three years will be legal fines: Denmark issued a $0.63B fine for tax evasion, EU could set a $3.8B, and USA AT trial starts in 2010.
On 5/11/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
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