People sit under a Google logo, in 2008. Photograph by: John Macdougall, AFP MINNEOLIS a ' A Canadian web startup won't have to hand over one of its domain names after a U.S. arbiter decided against web giant Google's claim that Groovle.com sounded too much like their own site.
Kamis, 31 Desember 2009
Top 10 tech news stories of the decade
Top 10 tech news stories of the decade
It's hard to remember now, but the dot-com boom was nearing its dizzying peak in 2000. Since then, the tech world has taken some dramatic turns.
It's hard to remember now, but the dot-com boom was nearing its dizzying peak in 2000. Since then, the tech world has taken some dramatic turns.
Phone industry upset over online post about getting past encryption
Google Nexus phone to debut Tuesday?
Google's much-anticipated new phone, the HTC-designed Nexus One, could make its debut next week.
Phone industry upset over online post about getting past encryption
Montgomery County Crime Watch Dec. 31, 2009
These were among incidents reported by Montgomery County police. For information, call 240-773-5030.
Google's much-anticipated new phone, the HTC-designed Nexus One, could make its debut next week.
Phone industry upset over online post about getting past encryption
A German security expert has raised the ire of the cell phone industry after he and a group of researchers posted online a how-to guide for cracking the encryption that keeps the calls of GSM-standard cell phone users secret.
Montgomery County Crime Watch Dec. 31, 2009
These were among incidents reported by Montgomery County police. For information, call 240-773-5030.
Rabu, 30 Desember 2009
Russia Considers Mission to Prevent Asteroid Collision
Russia is considering sending a spacecraft to a large asteroid to knock it off its path and prevent a possible collision with Earth, the head of the country's space agency said Wednesday.
Iran's online protest faces more savvy regime
Iran's online protest faces more savvy regime
It was called the "Twitter Revolution" -- the mass street protests following Iran's questionable June elections that were beamed to the world via social media and other online tools despite the government's media blackout.
It was called the "Twitter Revolution" -- the mass street protests following Iran's questionable June elections that were beamed to the world via social media and other online tools despite the government's media blackout.
The future of brain-controlled devices
The future of brain-controlled devices
Researchers already use brain-computer interfaces to aid the disabled, treat diseases like Parkinson's and provide therapy for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. And there's much more to come.
Researchers already use brain-computer interfaces to aid the disabled, treat diseases like Parkinson's and provide therapy for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. And there's much more to come.
Farewell 2009, and The Washington Post
Iranian regime propaganda flourishes on 'Spinternet'
As protests sweep through Iran, a handful of Web sites -- Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube in particular -- are once again widely credited for their crucial role in the process. But before we swallow yet another dose of cyber-utopianism, a more critical look at how the Internet has abetted both sides is in order.
NASA picks 3 finalists for mission to Venus, asteroid or moon
Farewell 2009, and The Washington Post
This will be the last post for the Security Fix blog. Dec. 31 marks my final day at The Washington Post Company . Over the last 15 years, I've reported hundreds of stories for washingtonpost.com and the paper edition. I have authored more than 1,300 blog posts since we launched Security Fix back in...
As protests sweep through Iran, a handful of Web sites -- Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube in particular -- are once again widely credited for their crucial role in the process. But before we swallow yet another dose of cyber-utopianism, a more critical look at how the Internet has abetted both sides is in order.
NASA picks 3 finalists for mission to Venus, asteroid or moon
In the coming decade, an unmanned NASA science probe may land on the surface of Venus or the moon, or return a chunk of an near-Earth asteroid.
Farewell 2009, and The Washington Post
This will be the last post for the Security Fix blog. Dec. 31 marks my final day at The Washington Post Company . Over the last 15 years, I've reported hundreds of stories for washingtonpost.com and the paper edition. I have authored more than 1,300 blog posts since we launched Security Fix back in...
Selasa, 29 Desember 2009
Illinois Wind Power: Commission Moves Forward On Exploring Renewable Energy
CHICAGO a ' The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a plan that would allow the agency that buys electricity on behalf of utility customers to seek proposals for long-term wind-power contracts.
Mozilla pushes back Firefox deadlines
Mozilla pushes back Firefox deadlines
Mozilla won't make a 2009 deadline for releasing Firefox 3.6 and is giving itself more time to complete a major update to the popular Web browser, version 4.0.
Phone points illegal border crossers to water
Mozilla won't make a 2009 deadline for releasing Firefox 3.6 and is giving itself more time to complete a major update to the popular Web browser, version 4.0.
Phone points illegal border crossers to water
A group of California artists wants Mexicans and Central Americans to have more than just a few cans of tuna and a jug of water for their illegal trek through the harsh desert into the U.S. Faculty at University of California, San Diego are developing a GPS-enabled cell phone that tells dehydrated migrants where to find water and pipes in poetry ...
Senin, 28 Desember 2009
Ritz Camera aims to remake itself by diversifying its inventory
David Ritz showed off his new toys -- flat-panel TVs, compact laptops and smartphones -- at his camera shop in Rockville.
David Ritz showed off his new toys -- flat-panel TVs, compact laptops and smartphones -- at his camera shop in Rockville.
Indiana lawmakers hopeful about renewable energy bill
Cities embrace mobile apps, 'Gov 2.0'
Have a complaint about potholes or hot subway cars? Look to your phone for answers. Larger cities across the U.S. are turning to mobile technology to collect and disseminate information. Some call it Gov 2.0.
Indiana lawmakers hopeful about renewable energy bill
Have a complaint about potholes or hot subway cars? Look to your phone for answers. Larger cities across the U.S. are turning to mobile technology to collect and disseminate information. Some call it Gov 2.0.
Indiana lawmakers hopeful about renewable energy bill
Legislation that could bring more wind turbines and solar power projects to Indiana has a good chance of passing in the upcoming legislative session after failing in the last session's closing hours, two state lawmakers say.
China enacts law to promote renewable energy
As books go beyond printed page to multisensory experience, what about reading?
The mysterious man looks completely wrong to me. In the text of conspiracy thriller "Embassy," an online novel by Richard Doetsch, the character is described as "a starkly thin fellow with a protruding Adam's apple." My brain goes: Alan Rickman!
China's utilities will be required to buy all the power produced by wind farms and other renewable sources under a new law meant to promote the industry and reduce heavy reliance on coal.
As books go beyond printed page to multisensory experience, what about reading?
The mysterious man looks completely wrong to me. In the text of conspiracy thriller "Embassy," an online novel by Richard Doetsch, the character is described as "a starkly thin fellow with a protruding Adam's apple." My brain goes: Alan Rickman!
Minggu, 27 Desember 2009
CWBusiness: Patent delays slow company
The federal government says it takes an average of 34 months to approve or deny a patent, but one Wausau businessman is not letting that delay keep him from developing his innovation.
Google's Chrome OS may be future of computing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.Google and Microsoft have long competed for talent and the attention of Wall Street, but the two have never taken each other head on.
Sabtu, 26 Desember 2009
Ford brings Wi-Fi to the highway
Ford brings Wi-Fi to the highway
Ford is making its cars into mobile Wi-Fi hot spots. The next generation of the Sync in-car entertainment and information system will use a USB mobile broadband modem to establish a secure wireless connection.
Ford is making its cars into mobile Wi-Fi hot spots. The next generation of the Sync in-car entertainment and information system will use a USB mobile broadband modem to establish a secure wireless connection.
Talks over tidal barrier planned
The Scottish Government is to hold talks over the proposed creation of a A 250 million tidal barrier to bolster flood defences and generate electricity.
Capacity of China's 1st massive wind power base hits 2 GW
Capacity of China's 1st massive wind power base hits 2 GW
Smartphones were the tech story of 2009
Considering the time and expense involved, the biggest story in technology this year could have been the largely successful transition to digital television that wrapped up in June. But 2009's most significant tech developments took place on much smaller screens.
Photo taken on Dec. 25 shows workers of China Datang Corporation install a 200-megawatt wind power unit in Yumen City in northwestern China's Gansu Province.
Smartphones were the tech story of 2009
Considering the time and expense involved, the biggest story in technology this year could have been the largely successful transition to digital television that wrapped up in June. But 2009's most significant tech developments took place on much smaller screens.
Jumat, 25 Desember 2009
Boeing's 787, as innovative inside as outside
Boeing's 787, as innovative inside as outside
Oh sure, Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner is made of composite materials and it's super fuel efficient, but unless you own an airline, the only thing you care about is how comfortable it is. Boeing knows this, and has striven to give passengers an experience unlike any other airplane.
Oh sure, Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner is made of composite materials and it's super fuel efficient, but unless you own an airline, the only thing you care about is how comfortable it is. Boeing knows this, and has striven to give passengers an experience unlike any other airplane.
Training day for astronaut mom
Training day for astronaut mom
Gearing up for blast off on a Russian Soyuz rocket is a tricky balancing act for Cady Coleman, who can spend one evening cooking dinner and picking up toys and the next preparing to orbit the Earth at 17,000 mph.
China, Russia shake hands in outer space
Gearing up for blast off on a Russian Soyuz rocket is a tricky balancing act for Cady Coleman, who can spend one evening cooking dinner and picking up toys and the next preparing to orbit the Earth at 17,000 mph.
China, Russia shake hands in outer space
Mutual trust is crucial to the success of five upcoming joint space programs between China and Russia, experts said.
Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells
DDoS attack hobbles sites, including Amazon
An attack directed at the DNS provider for some of the Internet's larger e-commerce companies -- including Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Expedia -- took several Internet shopping sites offline Wednesday evening, two days before Christmas.
Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells
An attack directed at the DNS provider for some of the Internet's larger e-commerce companies -- including Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Expedia -- took several Internet shopping sites offline Wednesday evening, two days before Christmas.
Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells
Famous for its antioxidant properties and role in tissue repair, vitamin C is touted as beneficial for illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer and perhaps even for slowing the aging process.
Kamis, 24 Desember 2009
Behind NORAD's Santa tracker
Behind NORAD's Santa tracker
Children thought they were calling Santa when they reached a U.S. Air Force colonel poised to deal with attacks from Russians. More than 50 years later, NORAD's Santa tracking program spreads cheer to millions.
Children thought they were calling Santa when they reached a U.S. Air Force colonel poised to deal with attacks from Russians. More than 50 years later, NORAD's Santa tracking program spreads cheer to millions.
SunEdison, Xcel announce solar power project
Behind the scenes: NORAD's Santa tracker
Children thought they were calling Santa when they reached a U.S. Air Force colonel poised to deal with attacks from Russians. More than 50 years later, NORAD's Santa tracking program spreads cheer to millions.
SunEdison, Xcel announce solar power project
Children thought they were calling Santa when they reached a U.S. Air Force colonel poised to deal with attacks from Russians. More than 50 years later, NORAD's Santa tracking program spreads cheer to millions.
SunEdison, Xcel announce solar power project
North America's largest solar energy services provider and a Western utility are planning to install five photovoltaic solar facilities in southeastern New Mexico.
Jack Shafer reviews 'Googled' by Ken Auletta
Mall of America tweets parking info
One of the messiest aspects of the holiday season is fighting the holiday traffic, especially during the last-minute shopping rush. But the Mall of America, the mammoth shopping center outside Minneapolis-St. Paul, is turning to technology to ease the parking pain.
Google Gets Second FTC Request for Information on Planned AdMob Purchase
Jack Shafer reviews 'Googled' by Ken Auletta
Ken Auletta profiles the engine that drives most Internet navigation and drives the competition crazy in "Googled."
One of the messiest aspects of the holiday season is fighting the holiday traffic, especially during the last-minute shopping rush. But the Mall of America, the mammoth shopping center outside Minneapolis-St. Paul, is turning to technology to ease the parking pain.
Google Gets Second FTC Request for Information on Planned AdMob Purchase
Google Inc. , the most popular Internet search engine, said it received a second request for information from the Federal Trade Commission on its planned acquisition of mobile-advertising company AdMob Inc.
Jack Shafer reviews 'Googled' by Ken Auletta
Ken Auletta profiles the engine that drives most Internet navigation and drives the competition crazy in "Googled."
Rabu, 23 Desember 2009
Jailbreak fugitive updates Facebook page
Jailbreak fugitive updates Facebook page
British police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of an escaped prisoner who has been telling the world via Facebook about his life as a fugitive.
British police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of an escaped prisoner who has been telling the world via Facebook about his life as a fugitive.
Outage cripples BlackBerry Americas network
#%*@#! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2009
It was a big year for technology: Twitter and Facebook's popularity exploded, while new smartphones, e-readers and a host of other gadgets cropped up to compete for our plugged-in affection.
Ruling paves the way for alternative energy providers in NM
Outage cripples BlackBerry Americas network
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO North and South American users of Research in Motion Ltd's BlackBerry smartphone suffered widespread delays in message services on Tuesday, just a week after another outage struck the popular corporate network.
It was a big year for technology: Twitter and Facebook's popularity exploded, while new smartphones, e-readers and a host of other gadgets cropped up to compete for our plugged-in affection.
Ruling paves the way for alternative energy providers in NM
Solar power companies hoping to peddle renewable energy to Public Service Company of New Mexico [PNM] customers received approval on Tuesday from the state's Public Regulation Commission.Today's ruling cleared the way for private companies to set up renewable energy systems on property belonging to schools, cities and other organizations that ...
Outage cripples BlackBerry Americas network
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO North and South American users of Research in Motion Ltd's BlackBerry smartphone suffered widespread delays in message services on Tuesday, just a week after another outage struck the popular corporate network.
BlackBerry users hit by outages
BlackBerry users hit by outages
Service outages plagued BlackBerry customers across North America on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
Red Hat 3Q profit falls 32 pct on higher expenses
As attacks increase, U.S. struggles to recruit computer security experts
The federal government is struggling to fill a growing demand for skilled computer-security workers, from technicians to policymakers, at a time when network attacks are rising in frequency and sophistication.
Service outages plagued BlackBerry customers across North America on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
Red Hat 3Q profit falls 32 pct on higher expenses
Red Hat Inc. said Tuesday that its third-quarter net income fell by 32 percent as the company grappled with higher expenses that included a legal settlement.
As attacks increase, U.S. struggles to recruit computer security experts
The federal government is struggling to fill a growing demand for skilled computer-security workers, from technicians to policymakers, at a time when network attacks are rising in frequency and sophistication.
Selasa, 22 Desember 2009
Kindle DRM Hacked
Anything that can be hacked will be hacked, and virtually everything can be hacked. Thus, we see that latest escapade in the land of hacking. The Kindle's DRM (digital rights management, copy protection) has been compromised.
Anything that can be hacked will be hacked, and virtually everything can be hacked. Thus, we see that latest escapade in the land of hacking. The Kindle's DRM (digital rights management, copy protection) has been compromised.
The Top 10 tech trends of 2009
The Top 10 tech trends of 2009
Engineers didn't make huge improvements to technology in 2009. Instead, this is the year technology changed us. We're connected to each other and to the Internet like never before.
FBI probes cyber attack on Citigroup: report
Engineers didn't make huge improvements to technology in 2009. Instead, this is the year technology changed us. We're connected to each other and to the Internet like never before.
FBI probes cyber attack on Citigroup: report
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a hacking that targeted Citigroup Inc and resulted in the theft of tens of million of dollars, the Wall Street Journal said, citing U.S. government officials.
Apple finally addresses 27-inch iMac flickering screen issues
Ode to Saab, a car that follows its own road
My name is Steven Wade and I'm a Saaboholic.
Apple finally addresses 27-inch iMac flickering screen issues
My name is Steven Wade and I'm a Saaboholic.
Apple finally addresses 27-inch iMac flickering screen issues
Apple finally releases fix for 27-inch iMacs with flickering screen issues. YouTube Good news for owners of the new 27" iMac.
Senin, 21 Desember 2009
Facebook campaign creates No. 1 song
Facebook campaign creates No. 1 song
Rage Against the Machine has claimed the prestigious No. 1 spot on the British singles chart on the last Sunday before Christmas, marking the first time in five years the winner of Simon Cowell's "X-Factor" has not won.
Rage Against the Machine has claimed the prestigious No. 1 spot on the British singles chart on the last Sunday before Christmas, marking the first time in five years the winner of Simon Cowell's "X-Factor" has not won.
Governor backs off energy goal for 4 UW campuses
Contest tests nation's top hackers
Elite young hackers from around the nation competed in the U.S. Cyber Challenge -- a national talent search for future cybersecurity experts. The idea is to recruit these youths to help defend the government against cyber attacks.
Governor backs off energy goal for 4 UW campuses
Elite young hackers from around the nation competed in the U.S. Cyber Challenge -- a national talent search for future cybersecurity experts. The idea is to recruit these youths to help defend the government against cyber attacks.
Governor backs off energy goal for 4 UW campuses
Gov. Jim Doyle has backed off a campaign promise that four University of Wisconsin campuses will be energy independent by 2012 after determining it was not practical as proposed.
Intel reveals next-generation Atom details
This past Thursday, Intel briefed journalists on its forthcoming Atom version, codenamed Pine Trail, and on its plans to launch a slew of new processors at CES.
Minggu, 20 Desember 2009
WebWill Manages Your Digital Death
Wonder what is going to happen to all the digital traces of your life after you pass away? To be honest, most of it will probably be available, and searchable, at least until they are de-indexed by search engines. However, a new start-up called WebWill hopes to at least close off the social networking parts of your life.
Wonder what is going to happen to all the digital traces of your life after you pass away? To be honest, most of it will probably be available, and searchable, at least until they are de-indexed by search engines. However, a new start-up called WebWill hopes to at least close off the social networking parts of your life.
Copenhagen deal leaves workSun, 20 Dec 2009 PST
Nations agreed to cooperate in reducing emissions, "with a view" to scientists' warnings to keep temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
Irvine Schools Going Solar
Irvine schools are going solar and it won't cost them a dime... Sort of. They will have the system installed and pay for the solar energy used at a cost that's cheaper than conventional electricity.
Sabtu, 19 Desember 2009
Psystar closes up shopa
Psystar has confirmed plans to permanently halt operations. a a According to company attorney Eugene Action, the controversial Mac clone manufacturer intends to fire all 8 of its employees.
NASA reveals photo of liquid on Saturn moon
NASA reveals photo of liquid on Saturn moon
NASA scientists revealed Friday a first-of-its-kind image from space showing reflecting sunlight from a lake on Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Text of President Obama's comments on climate change agreement
NASA scientists revealed Friday a first-of-its-kind image from space showing reflecting sunlight from a lake on Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Text of President Obama's comments on climate change agreement
Delaying his departure from Copenhagen to continue work on a climate change agreement, President Barack Obama announced that the framework of an agreement had been formed .
Jumat, 18 Desember 2009
DRM Fiasco Takes Down Early Avatar Screening
Review: 'Avatar' delivers on the hype
James Cameron has done it again.
DRM Fiasco Takes Down Early Avatar Screening
One argument against DRM (digital rights management or copy protection) is that it is not failure proof, and when it fails, end users are left helpless. Thus, the fiasco at an early screening of the mega-blockbuster (and soon to be hit) "Avatar" in Germany, as a 3D version of the film was unable to be shown because technicians could not decode the version they had been sent.
James Cameron has done it again.
DRM Fiasco Takes Down Early Avatar Screening
One argument against DRM (digital rights management or copy protection) is that it is not failure proof, and when it fails, end users are left helpless. Thus, the fiasco at an early screening of the mega-blockbuster (and soon to be hit) "Avatar" in Germany, as a 3D version of the film was unable to be shown because technicians could not decode the version they had been sent.
Be a green Santa with these holiday gifts
Be a green Santa with these holiday gifts
For Christmas this year, some of us wouldn't mind getting gifts that are good for the planet as well as our lifestyles. Here are some suggestions for environmentally friendly gifting.
For Christmas this year, some of us wouldn't mind getting gifts that are good for the planet as well as our lifestyles. Here are some suggestions for environmentally friendly gifting.
Roll up the pavement: Gravel is making a comeback
Ever since the invention of the automobile, paved roads have meant progress. Now some cash-strapped towns and counties are finding progress too expensive, and they are tearing up battered roads and putting down gravel.
Adm. Mullen says hacked drones caused no damage
Twitter hacked by 'Iranian Cyber Army'
The popular microblogging Web site Twitter was briefly hacked early Friday by the "Iranian Cyber Army." The Web site was down for nearly an hour before service was restored.
Adm. Mullen says hacked drones caused no damage
The popular microblogging Web site Twitter was briefly hacked early Friday by the "Iranian Cyber Army." The Web site was down for nearly an hour before service was restored.
Adm. Mullen says hacked drones caused no damage
The top U.S. military officer said recent computer hacking of information from U.S. drones caused no significant military damage.
Kamis, 17 Desember 2009
The 9 worst tech movies of all time
The 9 worst tech movies of all time
From nonsensical gadgets to gimmicky, Web-themed plots, movies often get technology wrong. From Sandra Bullock's "The Net" to Angelina Jolie's "Hackers," here are our picks for the worst tech movies ever.
Insurgents Use $26 Software To Download Predator Drone Imagery
Anything that can be hacked, will be hacked, and pretty much anything can be hacked. In this case, the Wall Street Journal was the first to report the sad tale, that Iranian-backed insurgents in Iraq are using a software package, SkyGrabber, that costs $26 to download imagery from the much used Predator drones.
From nonsensical gadgets to gimmicky, Web-themed plots, movies often get technology wrong. From Sandra Bullock's "The Net" to Angelina Jolie's "Hackers," here are our picks for the worst tech movies ever.
Insurgents Use $26 Software To Download Predator Drone Imagery
Anything that can be hacked, will be hacked, and pretty much anything can be hacked. In this case, the Wall Street Journal was the first to report the sad tale, that Iranian-backed insurgents in Iraq are using a software package, SkyGrabber, that costs $26 to download imagery from the much used Predator drones.
Susan Boyle, 'David After Dentist' top YouTube in 2009
Susan Boyle, 'David After Dentist' top YouTube in 2009
A dazed boy's musings after a trip to the dentist's office had a good run.
A dazed boy's musings after a trip to the dentist's office had a good run.
Lack of diversity in stem cells is a concern
Scientists using stem cells to chase cures for disease and to repair debilitating injuries unknowingly might be focused only on part of the world's population -- mostly those with northern and western European ancestry, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers.
Rabu, 16 Desember 2009
Free Wi-Fi To Come to McDonald's Value Menu
McDonald's is about to up the ante in the wi-fi arena. While it has already been providing free wi-fi via AT&T's hotspot service to AT&T broadband customers as well as iPhone users, it will soon be providing free wi-fi, period. The changes will begin next month, in January.
McDonald's is about to up the ante in the wi-fi arena. While it has already been providing free wi-fi via AT&T's hotspot service to AT&T broadband customers as well as iPhone users, it will soon be providing free wi-fi, period. The changes will begin next month, in January.
The best video games of 2009
The best video games of 2009
Now that video game sales have eclipsed Hollywood box office revenues, you can bet your bitmaps that some extraordinarily good games were released in 2009.
Microsoft to offer up to 12 browsers under binding deal to avoid new EU fines
Holiday Tech Guide: Video Games
Washington Post @Play columnist Mike Musgrove will be online to discuss the latest video games and provide holiday gift giving advice.
Now that video game sales have eclipsed Hollywood box office revenues, you can bet your bitmaps that some extraordinarily good games were released in 2009.
Microsoft to offer up to 12 browsers under binding deal to avoid new EU fines
The European Union said Wednesday it is dropping antitrust charges against Microsoft Corp.
Holiday Tech Guide: Video Games
Washington Post @Play columnist Mike Musgrove will be online to discuss the latest video games and provide holiday gift giving advice.
Selasa, 15 Desember 2009
Obama Touting Home Energy Efficiency Program
Hoping to jump-start his plans for job growth, President Barack Obama is pushing Congress to pass incentives for homeowners who retrofit their homes to make them more energy-efficient. The president planned to visit a Home Depot store in Northern Virginia on Tuesday to make the case that outfitting houses to be more energy-efficient will create ...
The importance of Web accessibility
The importance of Web accessibility
New technologies help make the Internet more accessible to everyone, including blind people. Web accessibility has been talked about for a decade now, but only recently have Web developers started to take the idea seriously.
New technologies help make the Internet more accessible to everyone, including blind people. Web accessibility has been talked about for a decade now, but only recently have Web developers started to take the idea seriously.
Google's Android phone new assault on iPhone
Supreme Court takes on messaging case
When a police officer used his city-issued pager to exchange personal messages, did he have a right to expect privacy?
Google's Android phone new assault on iPhone
When a police officer used his city-issued pager to exchange personal messages, did he have a right to expect privacy?
Google's Android phone new assault on iPhone
Motorola's new Droid phone, which runs Google's Android 2.0 system. The Wall Street Journal says Google will market its own phone Google Inc.'s development of a mobile phone that uses its Android operating system marks a new push by the company to take on Apple Inc.
Senin, 14 Desember 2009
Microsoft Fixes Office 2003 Document Lockout Bug
Microsoft has fixed a problem in Office 2003 that prevented the software from opening documents saved using its access control technology.
NASA launches telescope to scan sky
NASA launches telescope to scan sky
NASA has launched a new telescope into space to scan the cosmos for undiscovered objects, including asteroids and comets that might threaten Earth.
NASA has launched a new telescope into space to scan the cosmos for undiscovered objects, including asteroids and comets that might threaten Earth.
NASA will launch telescope to scan sky
NASA will launch telescope to scan sky
NASA is hours away from blasting a new telescope into space to scan the cosmos for undiscovered objects, including asteroids and comets that might threaten Earth.
USU could help map universe
NASA is hours away from blasting a new telescope into space to scan the cosmos for undiscovered objects, including asteroids and comets that might threaten Earth.
USU could help map universe
The launch of an infrared telescope into Earth's orbit is expected to reveal a better map of the universe.
Minggu, 13 Desember 2009
Solar technology goes retail as stores offer DIY systems
NEW YORKSolar technology is going where it has never gone before: onto the shelves at retail stores where do-it-yourselfers can now plunk a panel into a shopping cart and bring it home to install.
Search for Air France black boxes to resume in February
The search for the black boxes from an Air France airliner crash off Brazil six months ago will resume in early February, the head of the French office investigating the accident said here Saturday.
Sabtu, 12 Desember 2009
Chuck Raasch: Reid, Thune tell tale of 2009
No two politicians reflect the changing political environment of 2009 more than Harry Reid and John Thune.
Novothink Unveils Apple-Certified Solar Charger For IPod, IPhone
Share + Dec 11, 2009 11:42 pm US/Eastern Sharon Vaknin, CNET.com SAN FRANCISCO The greening of homes and gadgets is a growing consumer trend, and many exhibitors will debut their eco-friendly products at CES 2010.
Jumat, 11 Desember 2009
First audiences rave about 3D epic 'Avatar'
First audiences rave about 3D epic 'Avatar'
James Cameron's feverishly-awaited sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" has enjoyed its world premiere to strong reviews.
James Cameron's feverishly-awaited sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" has enjoyed its world premiere to strong reviews.
Mozilla man recommends Bing
A prominent member of the Mozilla Foundation is urging Firefox users to ditch Google in favour of Microsoft's Bingciting privacy concerns.
Are tech firms afraid of the Middle East?
Are tech firms afraid of the Middle East?
The Middle East represents a vast, largely untapped market for Internet businesses, according to industry experts. So what's holding everyone back?
The Middle East represents a vast, largely untapped market for Internet businesses, according to industry experts. So what's holding everyone back?
Best of the Decade: Innovations
NASA delays launch of spacecraft
An equipment problem forced NASA early Friday to delay the launch of a spacecraft aimed at scanning the entire sky to discover hidden cosmic objects, the U.S. space agency said.
Gregoire going to Copenhagen for climate meeting
Best of the Decade: Innovations
Rob Pegoraro discusses his picks for the best innovations of the past decade. What are yours?
An equipment problem forced NASA early Friday to delay the launch of a spacecraft aimed at scanning the entire sky to discover hidden cosmic objects, the U.S. space agency said.
Gregoire going to Copenhagen for climate meeting
Gov. Chris Gregoire is going to Copenhagen for the U.N. climate summit. Gregoire leaves Friday.
Best of the Decade: Innovations
Rob Pegoraro discusses his picks for the best innovations of the past decade. What are yours?
Kamis, 10 Desember 2009
Soros Seeks $100 Billion IMF Funds for Green Projects
Billionaire George Soros proposed that the richest nations use $100 billion of the foreign- exchange reserves they received from the International Monetary Fund to develop emissions-reducing projects in poor countries.
Facebook unveils privacy changes
Facebook unveils privacy changes
A large pop-up box will greet Facebook users logging on to the social-networking site on Thursday, asking them to modify their privacy settings.
A large pop-up box will greet Facebook users logging on to the social-networking site on Thursday, asking them to modify their privacy settings.
Why Google's dancing to Vevo's tune
Why Google's dancing to Vevo's tune
Eric Schmidt's presence at a swanky music industry gathering illustrated the power of digital technology. The industry, which once viewed techies as interlopers, are now embracing the Internet.
Eric Schmidt's presence at a swanky music industry gathering illustrated the power of digital technology. The industry, which once viewed techies as interlopers, are now embracing the Internet.
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Apple expels 1,000 apps after store scam
Apple has sent a clear message to any developers who try to game its iTunes App Store. Software developer Molinker has been kicked out, along with more than 1,000 of its iPhone applications.
Facebook faces criticism over privacy changes
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Apple has sent a clear message to any developers who try to game its iTunes App Store. Software developer Molinker has been kicked out, along with more than 1,000 of its iPhone applications.
Facebook faces criticism over privacy changes
Critics said the changes were unwelcome and "nudged" people towards sharing updates with the wider web and made them findable via search engines.
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Rabu, 09 Desember 2009
How fake sites trick search engines to hit the top
Twitter creator demonstrates new mobile-pay device
Twitter creator Jack Dorsey Wednesday gave the first public demonstration of his hotly-anticipated latest venture -- a device to allow credit card payments by cell phone -- and revealed it would be given away for free.
How fake sites trick search engines to hit the top
Twitter creator Jack Dorsey Wednesday gave the first public demonstration of his hotly-anticipated latest venture -- a device to allow credit card payments by cell phone -- and revealed it would be given away for free.
How fake sites trick search engines to hit the top
Even search engines can get suckered by Internet scams. With a little sleight of hand, con artists can dupe them into giving top billing to fraudulent Web sites that prey on consumers, making unwitting accomplices of companies such as Google, Yahoo and Microsoft.
What's the future for independent AOL?
What's the future for independent AOL?
Separating from Time Warner on Wednesday, AOL looks for a new identity on an Internet far bigger and more diverse than the one it dominated in the 1990s.
Separating from Time Warner on Wednesday, AOL looks for a new identity on an Internet far bigger and more diverse than the one it dominated in the 1990s.
Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide
Math scores show improvement at schools in large U.S. cities
Public school students in major metropolitan areas are showing improvement on test scores in mathematics compared with scores from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Education.
Juhl's Mitola Says Stimulus Bill Funding Wind Projects: Video
Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses recent reviews, answers your personal tech questions and provides tips for buying the perfect gadget gift for the holidays.
Public school students in major metropolitan areas are showing improvement on test scores in mathematics compared with scores from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Education.
Juhl's Mitola Says Stimulus Bill Funding Wind Projects: Video
Dec. 8 -- John Mitola, president of Juhl Wind Inc., and Balwinder Samra, chief executive officer of Balqon Corp., talk with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox about the impact of the U.S. stimulus package on the alternative-energy industry.
Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses recent reviews, answers your personal tech questions and provides tips for buying the perfect gadget gift for the holidays.
Selasa, 08 Desember 2009
Branson unveils his newest spaceship
Branson unveils his newest spaceship
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson on Monday unveiled the winged rocket his company developed to give paying customers a brief taste of space.
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson on Monday unveiled the winged rocket his company developed to give paying customers a brief taste of space.
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Google Goggles can search by sight
Google's first search engine let people search by typing text onto a Web page. Next came queries spoken over the phone. Now Google is able to perform an Internet search by submitting a photograph.
UN: 2000-2009 likely warmest decade on record
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Google's first search engine let people search by typing text onto a Web page. Next came queries spoken over the phone. Now Google is able to perform an Internet search by submitting a photograph.
UN: 2000-2009 likely warmest decade on record
This decade is very likely to be the warmest since record keeping began in 1850, and 2009 could rank among the top-five warmest years, the U.N. weather agency reported Tuesday on the second day of a pivotal 192-nation climate conference.
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Google Adds Real Time Search
So, I suppose the question should really be, how out of "real-time" was the old search? I am guessing it will take a while to tell.
Senin, 07 Desember 2009
Europe: U.S., China must match climate change goals
Europe: U.S., China must match climate change goals
The United States and China have not offered to go far enough to combat climate change, a top European Union official said as a major international summit on the subject opened Monday.
The United States and China have not offered to go far enough to combat climate change, a top European Union official said as a major international summit on the subject opened Monday.
Virgin Galactic to Unveil Commercial Spaceship
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed to fly well-heeled tourists into space.
Minggu, 06 Desember 2009
Rutgers undersea glider completes ocean crossing
Rutgers University researchers say they have successfully recovered an undersea glider following a seven-month voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to the Spanish coast.
Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide
UK service counters warming skeptics
The UK's weather service, the Met Office is to publish station temperature records that make up the global land surface temperature record.
UNEP lauds China's commitment to combating climate change
Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses recent reviews, answers your personal tech questions and provides tips for buying the perfect gadget gift for the holidays.
The UK's weather service, the Met Office is to publish station temperature records that make up the global land surface temperature record.
UNEP lauds China's commitment to combating climate change
The UN environmental agency UNEP Saturday hailed China's commitment to the fight against climate change and the recently-announced measure to render assistance to African countries in clean energy development.
Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses recent reviews, answers your personal tech questions and provides tips for buying the perfect gadget gift for the holidays.
Sabtu, 05 Desember 2009
Installation of Solar Panels at Wis. Capitol Begins
Installation of solar panels at the state Capitol has begun. Gov. Jim Doyle marked the occasion Friday saying the project exemplifies the state's commitment to energy efficient building standards and conservation.
How the Square mobile payment service will work
How the Square mobile payment service will work
Twitter creator Jack Dorsey's Square application, which is like a smartphone PayPal for credit cards, has attracted lots of warranted attention for its potential to enable peer-to-peer and merchant credit card transactions in the real world far beyond what's capable today in most countries.
Intel's Larrabee GPU put on ice, more news to come in 2010
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Twitter creator Jack Dorsey's Square application, which is like a smartphone PayPal for credit cards, has attracted lots of warranted attention for its potential to enable peer-to-peer and merchant credit card transactions in the real world far beyond what's capable today in most countries.
Intel's Larrabee GPU put on ice, more news to come in 2010
Intel's Larrabee will launch eventually, but not as a GPU. The project has suffered a final delay that proved fatal to its graphics ambitions, so Intel will put the hardware out as a development platform for graphics and high-performance computing But Intel's plans to make a GPU aren't deal; they've just been reset, with more news to come next ...
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Jumat, 04 Desember 2009
Balloon hunt tests online networking
Balloon hunt tests online networking
On Saturday, thousands of people nationwide will search the skies in a high-tech scavenger hunt designed to test how far-flung groups can use the Internet and technology to work together.
On Saturday, thousands of people nationwide will search the skies in a high-tech scavenger hunt designed to test how far-flung groups can use the Internet and technology to work together.
Balloon-hunt tests online networking
Balloon-hunt tests online networking
On Saturday, thousands of people nationwide will search the skies in a high-tech scavenger hunt designed to test how far-flung groups can use the Internet and technology to work together.
On Saturday, thousands of people nationwide will search the skies in a high-tech scavenger hunt designed to test how far-flung groups can use the Internet and technology to work together.
Early peek at Bing Maps: Very cool, but limited
Early peek at Bing Maps: Very cool, but limited
Microsoft's Bing took a major step forward Wednesday in adding rich mapping and image data to its search engine, but until it assembles more data, pretty pictures aren't enough to beat the Google Maps juggernaut.
Microsoft plans half dozen updates for December
Microsoft's Bing took a major step forward Wednesday in adding rich mapping and image data to its search engine, but until it assembles more data, pretty pictures aren't enough to beat the Google Maps juggernaut.
Microsoft plans half dozen updates for December
Microsoft is planning to release six patches next week in its monthly security update.
Kamis, 03 Desember 2009
Alaskan town on the brink of extinction
Alaskan town on the brink of extinction
For the hardy people of Shishmaref, Alaska, climate change is not a policy issue. Rising seas and thinning ice caused by warming temperatures are threatening life as they know it. | FULL COVERAGE |
Pilkington receives solar field grant
For the hardy people of Shishmaref, Alaska, climate change is not a policy issue. Rising seas and thinning ice caused by warming temperatures are threatening life as they know it. | FULL COVERAGE |
Pilkington receives solar field grant
The Pilkington glass plant in Northwood was awarded nearly $700,000 in grants to help construct a $1.4 million solar panel field.The funding is part of $13 million in federal stimulus money that was awarded to Ohio for alternative energy projects.When completed the solar field will supply about 65-percent of the plant's normal power needs.
Microsoft says some Windows PCs get `Black Screen'
An Alaskan town on the brink
For the hardy people of Shishmaref, Alaska, climate change is not a policy issue. Rising seas and thinning ice caused by warming temperatures are threatening life as they know it.
Microsoft says some Windows PCs get `Black Screen'
For the hardy people of Shishmaref, Alaska, climate change is not a policy issue. Rising seas and thinning ice caused by warming temperatures are threatening life as they know it.
Microsoft says some Windows PCs get `Black Screen'
Microsoft Corp. says it's not to blame for a problem that is causing a "limited" number of Windows computers to boot up to a blank black screen.
Rabu, 02 Desember 2009
NM report says transmission key to renewable power
New Mexico has huge potential to produce electricity from renewable sources but a small window to develop transmission lines to deliver that power to customers, a lawmaker said Tuesday after listening to a report on the issue.
Facebook loses geography networks, adds privacy features
Facebook loses geography networks, adds privacy features
Facebook users will soon lose the ability to join a network of friends who live in the same area but will gain the widely desired ability to control who sees every piece of information they post.
Facebook users will soon lose the ability to join a network of friends who live in the same area but will gain the widely desired ability to control who sees every piece of information they post.
Obama image spotlights Web searching
Obama image spotlights Web searching
When a racist image of first lady Michelle Obama surfaced from the ugliest corners of the Internet last week to top Google's image search results, the episode shined a spotlight on the mysterious workings of search engines.
Great Lakes to see wind power projects
When a racist image of first lady Michelle Obama surfaced from the ugliest corners of the Internet last week to top Google's image search results, the episode shined a spotlight on the mysterious workings of search engines.
Great Lakes to see wind power projects
Green energy could be flowing along the Great Lakes.
Selasa, 01 Desember 2009
Microsoft investigating 'black screen of death'
Microsoft investigating 'black screen of death'
Microsoft said on Monday that it is looking into reports that its latest security updates are causing some serious problems for certain users.
Microsoft said on Monday that it is looking into reports that its latest security updates are causing some serious problems for certain users.
Web site puts face on homelessness
Web site puts face on homelessness
Fourteen years ago, Mark Horvath was in crisis. The former exec was living on the streets in Hollywood, California, where for a dollar he let people take a photograph of his pet iguana, named Dog.
Space junk threatens International Space Staton
Fourteen years ago, Mark Horvath was in crisis. The former exec was living on the streets in Hollywood, California, where for a dollar he let people take a photograph of his pet iguana, named Dog.
Space junk threatens International Space Staton
A piece of space debris could be on course to brush past the International Space Station.
Lab Works to Make Web Accessible for All
's Haven Daley goes inside the Yahoo Accessibility Lab where engineers work to find ways for people with disabilities to use the world wide web.
Senin, 30 November 2009
In defense of bloggers' free speech
In defense of bloggers' free speech
Bernard Bailyn, the Harvard historian who won a Pulitzer for his 1967 book "The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution," wrote about the critical role pamphlets played in 18th century America.
Bernard Bailyn, the Harvard historian who won a Pulitzer for his 1967 book "The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution," wrote about the critical role pamphlets played in 18th century America.
Don't bet newspapers will get rich shunning Google
There's an intriguing idea floating around the media: Microsoft Corp. wants to undercut Google so badly in Internet search that it might pay newspapers to withhold their content from Google.
Minggu, 29 November 2009
U.K. Pub Fined For Copyright Infringement Over Free Wi-Fi
It's a grey area, but something that small shops and providers of free wi-fi might want to begin thinking about. What happens if someone comes into your business, and uses your free wi-fi to download copyrighted material? For a pub in the U.K., it's an expensive question, to the tune of $13,000 (£8k).
It's a grey area, but something that small shops and providers of free wi-fi might want to begin thinking about. What happens if someone comes into your business, and uses your free wi-fi to download copyrighted material? For a pub in the U.K., it's an expensive question, to the tune of $13,000 (£8k).
Intel's Six-Core 'Gulftown' processor revealed, possibly headed to Mac Pro
Performance numbers of Intel's new six-core Xeon were prematurely revealed by Polish website PCLab , showing strong increases in performance for the chip rumored to be in the next iteration of the Mac Pro.
Sabtu, 28 November 2009
NASA: Floating 'junk' no threat to space station
But there's another piece of debris in the space station's neighborhood. Mission Control decided late Friday that the outpost would not need to dodge a 10-year-old rocket chunk.
Retail mania, IE woes, EU charges
Holiday Tech Guide: Video Games
Washington Post @Play columnist Mike Musgrove will be online to discuss the latest video games and provide holiday gift giving advice.
As in years past, this was a traditionally slow IT news week, especially in the U.S., where Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday was a primary focus, followed by the annual retail extravaganza known as Black Friday .
Holiday Tech Guide: Video Games
Washington Post @Play columnist Mike Musgrove will be online to discuss the latest video games and provide holiday gift giving advice.
Jumat, 27 November 2009
Black Friday bargain-hunters start long before dawn
Recession-battered shoppers crowded Washington area malls, outlets and big-box stores Friday in search of deep discounts that would allow them to buy necessities, and a few luxuries, in an era of cutting back.
Recession-battered shoppers crowded Washington area malls, outlets and big-box stores Friday in search of deep discounts that would allow them to buy necessities, and a few luxuries, in an era of cutting back.
Space shuttle lands safely in Florida
Space shuttle lands safely in Florida
Space shuttle Atlantis returned to Earth on Friday at 9:44 a.m. ET after an 11-day mission to the international space station.
Space shuttle Atlantis returned to Earth on Friday at 9:44 a.m. ET after an 11-day mission to the international space station.
California moves to restrict TVs' power usage; others may follow
Nick Canzoneri weighed several factors when he went shopping for a new flat-screen TV at the Best Buy in Gaithersburg earlier this week. He wanted the right brand ("Sony. I've had one for 20 years. I tend to stick with what I like . . .") and the right price. Size mattered, too. Canzoneri's son t...
Nick Canzoneri weighed several factors when he went shopping for a new flat-screen TV at the Best Buy in Gaithersburg earlier this week. He wanted the right brand ("Sony. I've had one for 20 years. I tend to stick with what I like . . .") and the right price. Size mattered, too. Canzoneri's son t...
Food banks go high-tech to feed the hungry
China to launch second lunar probe
China will launch a second lunar probe next October, state-run media reported Friday.
Food banks go high-tech to feed the hungry
China will launch a second lunar probe next October, state-run media reported Friday.
Food banks go high-tech to feed the hungry
SEATTLE a ' Food banks across the country are undergoing a high-tech revolution, adopting sophisticated databases, bar coding, GPS tracking, automated warehouses and other technologies used in the food industry that increasingly supplies their goods.
China to launch second moon mission next October
China to launch second moon mission next October
A new kind of company, a new challenge for feds
One is a giant of the entertainment world -- a tangle of television networks, a film studio and a stable of hit shows. The other is a cable colossus, the nation's largest provider of cable TV and Internet access. Together, the possibilities are endless.
China is set to launch its second lunar probe next October in preparation for an unmanned moon landing by the end of 2012, space program officials said Friday.
A new kind of company, a new challenge for feds
One is a giant of the entertainment world -- a tangle of television networks, a film studio and a stable of hit shows. The other is a cable colossus, the nation's largest provider of cable TV and Internet access. Together, the possibilities are endless.
Kamis, 26 November 2009
3G wireless still holds promise
3G wireless still holds promise
There's been a lot of talk in 2009 about the next generation of wireless technology, known as 4G wireless broadband, but the current generation of 3G wireless technology is far from dead.
There's been a lot of talk in 2009 about the next generation of wireless technology, known as 4G wireless broadband, but the current generation of 3G wireless technology is far from dead.
Russia: no space for space tourists
Jet-powered Ford guns for 300 mph
Joe Wilkins knew there was only one way to give his supercharged, alcohol-injected Hemi-engined hot rod more power: Put a jet engine in the trunk.
Russia: no space for space tourists
Joe Wilkins knew there was only one way to give his supercharged, alcohol-injected Hemi-engined hot rod more power: Put a jet engine in the trunk.
Russia: no space for space tourists
Sergei Krikalyov said that since the space stations crew has doubled to six people, there is no room for tourists in the Russian spacecraft that link the station with Earth.
McDonald's going green
Google apologizes for 'Michelle Obama' search results
For most of the past week, when someone typed "Michelle Obama" in the popular search engine Google, one of the first images that came up was a picture of the American first lady altered to resemble a monkey.
McDonald's going green
For most of the past week, when someone typed "Michelle Obama" in the popular search engine Google, one of the first images that came up was a picture of the American first lady altered to resemble a monkey.
McDonald's going green
In Germany, McDonald's is set to go all green as it swaps its trademark red backdrop for its famous Golden Arches to green.
Rabu, 25 November 2009
Racist Obama pic on Google
WEB giant Google were forced into an apology today after a racist image of Michelle Obama appeared on its site when users searched for photos of the First Lady.
Dating a 'stud or dud?' Ask your phone
Dating a 'stud or dud?' Ask your phone
If that dreamy blind date seems too good to be true, or the guy at the bar with a martini and a pencil-thin moustache looks a little sketchy, the truth about them -- or at least some of it -- could be found on your phone.
If that dreamy blind date seems too good to be true, or the guy at the bar with a martini and a pencil-thin moustache looks a little sketchy, the truth about them -- or at least some of it -- could be found on your phone.
Robot festival in Tokyo
From Twitter to advertising treasure
The Twitter phenomenon, in which anybody can tell his or her followers anything -- in 140 characters or less -- now has a payoff that can go beyond the thrill of self-publishing.
Robot festival in Tokyo
White House official's net neutrality comments irk AT&T
AT&T doesn't like the idea of new regulations mandating unfettered access to the Internet, and recent comments from the Obama administration that connected the issue to censorship in China have really gotten under its skin.
The Twitter phenomenon, in which anybody can tell his or her followers anything -- in 140 characters or less -- now has a payoff that can go beyond the thrill of self-publishing.
Robot festival in Tokyo
Nov 25An international robot exhibition in Tokyo showcases the changing face of robotics.
White House official's net neutrality comments irk AT&T
AT&T doesn't like the idea of new regulations mandating unfettered access to the Internet, and recent comments from the Obama administration that connected the issue to censorship in China have really gotten under its skin.
Selasa, 24 November 2009
Electronics retailers gear up for Black Friday
Electronics retailers gear up for Black Friday
For the past few years, holiday cheer has been in short supply for electronics retail chains.
For the past few years, holiday cheer has been in short supply for electronics retail chains.
Hot video games for holiday shopping
Hot video games for holiday shopping
Like a well-placed power-up, the right gift can light up the eyes of that video gamer in your life.
Tech Behind Video on Demand
Like a well-placed power-up, the right gift can light up the eyes of that video gamer in your life.
Tech Behind Video on Demand
How is the unmissable made unmissable? The BBC iPlayer has been one of the most successful BBC innovations in recent years.
Drug-resistant swine flu strain
Large Hadron Collider back online
"The LHC is back," the European Organization for Nuclear Research announced triumphantly Friday, as the world's largest particle accelerator resumed operation more than a year after an electrical failure shut it down.
Drug-resistant swine flu strain
New attack targets weakness in Internet Explorer
Blueprints showing attackers how to exploit a previously unknown security hole in versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser recently were published online. The danger here is if IE users browse to a hacked or booby-trapped Web site that uses the exploit, that site could install malicious...
"The LHC is back," the European Organization for Nuclear Research announced triumphantly Friday, as the world's largest particle accelerator resumed operation more than a year after an electrical failure shut it down.
Drug-resistant swine flu strain
Welsh people in the risk group for swine flu are being urged to get vaccinated after a form of swine flu, that is resistant to antiviral drugs, has begun to spread between hospital patients.
New attack targets weakness in Internet Explorer
Blueprints showing attackers how to exploit a previously unknown security hole in versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser recently were published online. The danger here is if IE users browse to a hacked or booby-trapped Web site that uses the exploit, that site could install malicious...
Senin, 23 November 2009
Hacked e-mails fuel climate debate
Hacked e-mails fuel climate debate
An online debate over global warming science has broken out after an unknown hacker broke into the e-mail server at a climate-research center, stole more than 1,000 e-mails about global warming and posted them online.
An online debate over global warming science has broken out after an unknown hacker broke into the e-mail server at a climate-research center, stole more than 1,000 e-mails about global warming and posted them online.
New attack fells Internet Explorer
A hacker has posted attack code that could be used to break into a PC running older versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser.
New technology, tight budgets hinder sex-offender monitoring
Report: Risings seas could cost trillions
A possible rise in sea levels by 0.5 meters by 2050 could put at risk more than $28 trillion worth of assets in the world's largest coastal cities, according to a report compiled for the insurance industry.
Baby Born While Astronaut Dad Spacewalks
New technology, tight budgets hinder sex-offender monitoring
The pursuit of Lee Shelton began the moment the convicted sex offender was released from prison.
A possible rise in sea levels by 0.5 meters by 2050 could put at risk more than $28 trillion worth of assets in the world's largest coastal cities, according to a report compiled for the insurance industry.
Baby Born While Astronaut Dad Spacewalks
Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all for the first time.
New technology, tight budgets hinder sex-offender monitoring
The pursuit of Lee Shelton began the moment the convicted sex offender was released from prison.
Minggu, 22 November 2009
University Will Display New Space Images
An Ohio university is celebrating the International Year of Astronomy by displaying never-before-seen photos from NASA space telescopes.
Oil's frontiers just keep expanding
Oil's frontiers just keep expanding
Help File: Garmin and MSN Direct; Blu-ray movies on computer monitors
Q: I am thinking of replacing my four-year-old Garmin GPS unit with a newer Garmin that includes free lifetime traffic data and MSN Direct. Would that ease my holiday drives?
What city contributed most to the making of the modern world? The Paris of the Enlightenment and then of Napoleon, pioneer of mass armies and nationalist statism? London, seat of parliamentary democracy and center of finance? Or perhaps Titusville, Pa.
Help File: Garmin and MSN Direct; Blu-ray movies on computer monitors
Q: I am thinking of replacing my four-year-old Garmin GPS unit with a newer Garmin that includes free lifetime traffic data and MSN Direct. Would that ease my holiday drives?
Sabtu, 21 November 2009
Four things you need to know about Apple
Article:Four things you need to know about Apple:/g/a/2009/11/20/urnidgns852573C40069388000257674008159FE.DTL Article:Four things you need to know about Apple:/g/a/2009/11/20/urnidgns852573C40069388000257674008159FE.DTL 15:42 PST -- All big companies have their critics.
Microsoft Windows 8 set for 2012 release
Three charged as Comcast hackers
Three alleged members of the hacker gang Kryogeniks were hit with a federal conspiracy charge Thursday for a 2008 stunt that replaced Comcast's homepage with a shout-out to other hackers.
Microsoft Windows 8 set for 2012 release
Fast Forward: ‘Augmented reality' fuses your world and the Web
The cameras on some new phones don't show the world as you've known it.
Three alleged members of the hacker gang Kryogeniks were hit with a federal conspiracy charge Thursday for a 2008 stunt that replaced Comcast's homepage with a shout-out to other hackers.
Microsoft Windows 8 set for 2012 release
With Windows 7 having been released nearly a month since today to rave reviews worldwide, it does make us sit up and take notice that Microsoft has plans to roll out Windows 8 in 2012that's a mere 3 years since Windows 7 was launched, keep in sync with Microsoft's rhythm of releasing major and new software every four years apart.
Fast Forward: ‘Augmented reality' fuses your world and the Web
The cameras on some new phones don't show the world as you've known it.
Jumat, 20 November 2009
Harnessing the wind
There are incentives out there, but to utilize wind power, it will cost you thousands of dollars, at least up front.But if you wait out the investment, homeowners like Gail and Dan Dulgar of Seneca County say you'll get paid back.In April the Dulgars installed a wind turbine in their back yard.
False alarms prompt space station scare
False alarms prompt space station scare
Astronauts aboard the international space station and space shuttle Atlantis woke up to a worrying sound -- alarms indicating a fire and dangerous loss of pressure, NASA said Friday.
Astronauts aboard the international space station and space shuttle Atlantis woke up to a worrying sound -- alarms indicating a fire and dangerous loss of pressure, NASA said Friday.
Google OS: the end of the hard drive?
Google OS: the end of the hard drive?
Google today unveiled more details of Chrome OS, a lightweight, browser-based operating system for netbooks.
Google today unveiled more details of Chrome OS, a lightweight, browser-based operating system for netbooks.
Astronauts get extra work done in 1st spacewalk
Fast Forward: 'Augmented reality' fuses your world and the Web
The cameras on some new phones don't show the world as you've known it.
A pair of spacewalking astronauts, one of them a surgeon, hustled through antenna and cable work outside the International Space Station on Thursday and even whipped off an extra chore.
Fast Forward: 'Augmented reality' fuses your world and the Web
The cameras on some new phones don't show the world as you've known it.
Kamis, 19 November 2009
Microsoft Office 2010 Beta hints at new features in Mac version
The revised productivity suite brings interface tweaks, useful desktop innovations, and integration with minimalist Web apps Yardena Arar, PC World Microsoft has confirmed that a new version of Microsoft Office for Mac will be released next year, with Outlook for Mac replacing Entourage.
How Microsoft blew it on Windows Mobile
How Microsoft blew it on Windows Mobile
Microsoft Windows continues to dominate the PC market with a 90 percent market-share stronghold, but when it comes to smartphones, Microsoft is getting beat up worse than a mustachioed villain in a Jackie Chan movie.
Microsoft Windows continues to dominate the PC market with a 90 percent market-share stronghold, but when it comes to smartphones, Microsoft is getting beat up worse than a mustachioed villain in a Jackie Chan movie.
Lower does of H1N1 vaccine may be enough
California approves new energy efficiency standards for TVs
The California Energy Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to become the first state to impose energy efficiency standards for televisions. The agency estimates the move will save consumers $1 billion a year in energy costs.
Lower does of H1N1 vaccine may be enough
The California Energy Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to become the first state to impose energy efficiency standards for televisions. The agency estimates the move will save consumers $1 billion a year in energy costs.
Lower does of H1N1 vaccine may be enough
With flu season hotting up, debate over the use of Influenza A vaccines continues to divide opinion.
Rabu, 18 November 2009
Scientists model cat's brain with huge supercomputer, a step toward a better-reasoning machine
Scientists say they've made a breakthrough in their pursuit of computers that "think" like a living thing's brainan effort that tests the limits of technology.
Social network sites criticized on bullying
Social network sites criticized on bullying
The world's biggest social networking site has rejected criticism by a senior UK police officer responsible for preventing online bullying that it is failing to combat abuse.
The world's biggest social networking site has rejected criticism by a senior UK police officer responsible for preventing online bullying that it is failing to combat abuse.
In space race, watch out for China
In space race, watch out for China
When China decided to test an anti-satellite missile in 2007, the impact shattered not just the target satellite but any illusions that China did not have military intentions in space and the capabilities to achieve them.
When China decided to test an anti-satellite missile in 2007, the impact shattered not just the target satellite but any illusions that China did not have military intentions in space and the capabilities to achieve them.
Could email be obsolete in a decade?
Dictionary word of the year: 'Unfriend'
It's prone to cause drama in the online world.
Could email be obsolete in a decade?
Security Fix Live
Security Fix blogger Brian Krebs answers your technology questions and offers ways to protect yourself from online security threats.
It's prone to cause drama in the online world.
Could email be obsolete in a decade?
How often do you send an email these days? Me, I send loads each day. Whether it's emails to work colleagues through the day, or emails to friends during my lunch or when I'm home at work.
Security Fix Live
Security Fix blogger Brian Krebs answers your technology questions and offers ways to protect yourself from online security threats.
Selasa, 17 November 2009
Microsoft warns of Windows 7 security hole
Atlantis blasts off on schedule
The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to blast off from Florida on Monday afternoon to haul key spare parts to prolong the life of the International Space Station.
About 250K Droids Sold In First Week: Estimate
Have you been gifted with hearing that annoying default notification sound on the Motorola Droid yet? To be exact, that robotic Droid sound that makes people want to substitute the word "dork" for "Droid." At any rate, while Verizon has been quiet about the number of Droids sold in the first week, there are estimates, and the latest comes up with about 250,000 of the nascent app phone.
Microsoft warns of Windows 7 security hole
Microsoft has confirmed reports of a security flaw in its Windows operating system that hackers could use to temporarily destabilize Windows 7 PCs. The software giant also acknowledged that blueprints for exploiting the flaw are now available online. At issue is a so-called "denial-of-service"...
The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to blast off from Florida on Monday afternoon to haul key spare parts to prolong the life of the International Space Station.
About 250K Droids Sold In First Week: Estimate
Have you been gifted with hearing that annoying default notification sound on the Motorola Droid yet? To be exact, that robotic Droid sound that makes people want to substitute the word "dork" for "Droid." At any rate, while Verizon has been quiet about the number of Droids sold in the first week, there are estimates, and the latest comes up with about 250,000 of the nascent app phone.
Microsoft warns of Windows 7 security hole
Microsoft has confirmed reports of a security flaw in its Windows operating system that hackers could use to temporarily destabilize Windows 7 PCs. The software giant also acknowledged that blueprints for exploiting the flaw are now available online. At issue is a so-called "denial-of-service"...
Microsoft founder Paul Allen has cancer
Microsoft founder Paul Allen has cancer
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, more than 25 years after he was treated for Hodgkin's disease, a spokesman at his company Vulcan Inc. told CNN on Monday.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, more than 25 years after he was treated for Hodgkin's disease, a spokesman at his company Vulcan Inc. told CNN on Monday.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen diagnosed with cancer
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen diagnosed with cancer
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, more than 25 years after he was treated for Hodgkin's disease, a spokesman at his company Vulcan Inc. told CNN on Monday.
Town offers free wireless internet
The virtual doctor visit: Health monitoring at home
Every morning at 10 a.m. sharp, Juanita Wood, 87, taps "okay" on a screen to start up a device that takes her blood pressure and transmits the information to her medical clinic. At 10:30 a.m., her husband, Arthur, 91, touch-starts his own device, neatly lined up next to hers. The machine calculates...
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, more than 25 years after he was treated for Hodgkin's disease, a spokesman at his company Vulcan Inc. told CNN on Monday.
Town offers free wireless internet
A town is to become the first in the UK to provide free wireless internet access to all its residents.
The virtual doctor visit: Health monitoring at home
Every morning at 10 a.m. sharp, Juanita Wood, 87, taps "okay" on a screen to start up a device that takes her blood pressure and transmits the information to her medical clinic. At 10:30 a.m., her husband, Arthur, 91, touch-starts his own device, neatly lined up next to hers. The machine calculates...
Senin, 16 November 2009
Leonid meteor shower to peak Tuesday
Leonid meteor shower to peak Tuesday
This year's Leonid meteor shower will peak early Tuesday, forecasters say, producing mild but pretty sparks over the United States and a more intense outburst over Asia.
This year's Leonid meteor shower will peak early Tuesday, forecasters say, producing mild but pretty sparks over the United States and a more intense outburst over Asia.
Apple battles 'jailbreakers' over iPhone control
Apple battles 'jailbreakers' over iPhone control
When he was 17, George Hotz poured hundreds of hours of his summer vacation into a special project: learning the iPhone's secrets. His unpaid labor eventually paid off.
When he was 17, George Hotz poured hundreds of hours of his summer vacation into a special project: learning the iPhone's secrets. His unpaid labor eventually paid off.
Top 5 Social Engineering Exploit Techniques
If you want to hack a corporation fast, Social Engineering techniques work every time and more often than not it works the first time.
States make strides in efficiency
Atlantis set to launch
The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to blast off from Florida on Monday afternoon to haul key spare parts to prolong the life of the International Space Station.
States make strides in efficiency
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The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to blast off from Florida on Monday afternoon to haul key spare parts to prolong the life of the International Space Station.
States make strides in efficiency
Its romantic to think that all people need is the thought of contributing to the preservation of our planet for them to invest in climate change.
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Minggu, 15 November 2009
Microsoft Confirms First Windows 7 Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft on Friday confirmed the first Windows 7 unpatched security bug. It was first reported by Canadian researcher Laurent Gaffie on Wednesday, when he revealed the bug and posted proof-of-concept attack code to the Full Disclosure security mailing list and his blog.
Canada's space clown got 23 times more world attention than Afghan mission: study
Canada's first space clown can brag that his recent trip into the cosmos generated at least 23 times more international news coverage this year than this country's mission in Afghanistan.
All eyes on Murdoch as newspapers ponder digital future
Technology takes the guesswork out of sailing into stormy weather
When stormy weather threatens, modern technology is a sailor's best friend.
WASHINGTON: Is Rupert Murdoch bluffing? Making a bold high-stakes gamble that will save the troubled newspaper industry? Or pursuing a pipe dream that can only end in failure? The News Corp.
Technology takes the guesswork out of sailing into stormy weather
When stormy weather threatens, modern technology is a sailor's best friend.
Sabtu, 14 November 2009
Microsoft Admits Windows 7 Upgrade Tool Uses GPL Source Code
In October, Microsoft announced a tool to allow netbooks lacking DVDs to install Windows 7; it was a key point of the new OS that it run on underpowered netbooks. Unfortunately, it improperly used GPL source code, which Microsoft admitted on Friday the 13th, a few days after pulling the tool.
In October, Microsoft announced a tool to allow netbooks lacking DVDs to install Windows 7; it was a key point of the new OS that it run on underpowered netbooks. Unfortunately, it improperly used GPL source code, which Microsoft admitted on Friday the 13th, a few days after pulling the tool.
Intel finally settles with AMD
Chip giant Intel Corp. has agreed to pay $1.25 billion to smaller rival Advanced Micro Devices in a settlement that ends a five-year complaint over Intel's aggressive business practices.
FDA finds bits of steel, rubber in Genzyme drugs
NASA finds 'significant' water on the moon
NASA has discovered water on the moon, based on data from the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, that plunged into the moon last month, the principal investigator for LCROSS said Friday.
FDA finds bits of steel, rubber in Genzyme drugs
Copyright overreach goes on world tour
Some of the better ideas in the computing industry never make it into stores, and not because of expensive hardware, complex code or inadequate bandwidth. You can blame laws that keep otherwise desirable products off of the market.
MacChat: Steve does great Jobs
NASA has discovered water on the moon, based on data from the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, that plunged into the moon last month, the principal investigator for LCROSS said Friday.
FDA finds bits of steel, rubber in Genzyme drugs
Federal health regulators have found tiny particles of trash in drugs made by Genzyme, the second time this year the biotechnology company has been cited for contamination issues.
Copyright overreach goes on world tour
Some of the better ideas in the computing industry never make it into stores, and not because of expensive hardware, complex code or inadequate bandwidth. You can blame laws that keep otherwise desirable products off of the market.
MacChat: Steve does great Jobs
PLE CEO Steve Jobs has been named Fortune magazine’s CEO of the Decade, and it’s hard to imagine a more worthy candidate.
The man who gave us the personal computer, graphical user interface and mouse has, in the past 10 years, redefined the entertainment and mobile communications industries with the iPod and iPhone, driven computer innovation with the Mac and Mac OS X and brought Apple back from the brink of destruction to become the second-biggest technology company after Microsoft.
Along the way, he found time to build up animation studio Pixar into a powerhouse that attracted Walt Disney.
Jobs had personal battles too, surviving a brush with cancer in 2004 and then complications which saw him receive a liver transplant earlier this year.
While Apple products inspire a religious devotion in their users, Jobs is something of a cult figure himself. Cast out into the wilderness in 1985 by the company he co-founded, he had a second coming in 1996 as its saviour when it was on the brink of bankruptcy.
The original iMac, launched in 1998, helped keep the company alive and from 2001 it was full steam ahead.
Upon Jobs’ return, Dell founder Michael Dell famously suggested he shut down the company and give the money back to the shareholders. Jobs responded by drawing a target over a picture of Dell and saying: ``We’re coming to get you.’’
Apple is now worth six times as much as Dell and has enough cash on hand to buy Dell outright.
Below is a look back at the Decade of Jobs and Apple:
January 2001: iTunes for Mac OS 9
March 2001: Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, iTunes for Mac OS X
September 2001: Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
October 2001: Original iPod (Mac only)
January 2002: Flat-panel iMac
August 2002: Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
January 2003: Safari web browser for Mac
April 2003: iTunes Store (Mac only)
October 2003: iTunes for Windows, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
January 2004: iPod mini
July 2004: Jobs undergoes surgery for pancreatic cancer, appears on cover of Newsweek with 4G iPod
January 2005: iPod shuffle
April 2005: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
June 2005: Jobs announces the Mac is moving to Intel processors
September 2005: iPod nano
October 2005: iTunes Store launches in Australia, movies and TV shows added to iTunes Store US
January 2006: First Intel Macs launch, Macworld, Disney buys Pixar
February 2006: MacBook Pro replaces PowerBook
April 2006: Boot Camp beta enables Windows on Intel Macs
May 2006: MacBook replaces iBook
June 2007: iPhone released in US, Safari for Windows
September 2007: iPod touch
October 2007: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
January 2008: ``World’s thinnest notebook’’ MacBook Air
June 2008: TV shows added to iTunes Store Australia
July 2008: iPhone 3G is released worldwide, App Store launches
August 2008: Movies added to iTunes Store Australia
August 2008: Amid concerns over Jobs’ gaunt appearance, Bloomberg accidentally publishes his obituary
January 2009: Jobs begins six months’ medical leave, Apple share price plunges below $US80
April 2009: App Store’s billionth download
June 2009: iPhone 3GS released
August 2009: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
October 2009: Apple share price reaches all-time high of $US205
November 2009: App Store passes 100,000 apps
Source: Wikipedia
Jumat, 13 November 2009
iTunes Preview: iTunes-Less Access To The iTunes Store
Facebook status update provides alibi
For 19-year-old Rodney Bradford, a simple Facebook status update turned into much more: a rock-solid alibi after he was accused of a crime.
iTunes Preview: iTunes-Less Access To The iTunes Store
While it's hard to imagine, there are people who don't have iTunes installed on their computer. Either its a work computer, a spare computer, or (gasp) they have a Zune or other MP3 player. Folks, Apple has a deal for you: no longer do you need to install iTunes if someone sends you an iTunes link. No, instead, there's iTunes Preview, which is essentially iTunes in a browser (more or less, click above to enlarge).
For 19-year-old Rodney Bradford, a simple Facebook status update turned into much more: a rock-solid alibi after he was accused of a crime.
iTunes Preview: iTunes-Less Access To The iTunes Store
While it's hard to imagine, there are people who don't have iTunes installed on their computer. Either its a work computer, a spare computer, or (gasp) they have a Zune or other MP3 player. Folks, Apple has a deal for you: no longer do you need to install iTunes if someone sends you an iTunes link. No, instead, there's iTunes Preview, which is essentially iTunes in a browser (more or less, click above to enlarge).
Google poised to be your phone company
Google poised to be your phone company
Google is set to become your new phone company, perhaps reducing your phone bill to zilch in the process.
Google is set to become your new phone company, perhaps reducing your phone bill to zilch in the process.
iPhone hacker: worm or boy wonder?
New copyright laws could impose more restrictrions on digital technology
Some of the better ideas in the computing industry never make it into stores, and not because of expensive hardware, complex code or inadequate bandwidth. You can only blame laws that keep otherwise desirable products off the market.
Rickrolling iPhone hacker Ashley: worm or boy wonder? LOUISA HEARN November 13, 200911:17AM Comments 25 The infected iPhone screen, Rick Astley virus wallpaper image , and Ashley Towns .
New copyright laws could impose more restrictrions on digital technology
Some of the better ideas in the computing industry never make it into stores, and not because of expensive hardware, complex code or inadequate bandwidth. You can only blame laws that keep otherwise desirable products off the market.
Kamis, 12 November 2009
Microsoft bans 1 million Xbox Live players
Microsoft bans 1 million Xbox Live players
It's oh-so enticing: you find a copy of a brand new game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on a pirate site and the temptation to download it is too strong.
It's oh-so enticing: you find a copy of a brand new game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on a pirate site and the temptation to download it is too strong.
5 tips for fixing up your Facebook
5 tips for fixing up your Facebook
Still can't figure out Facebook's new settings? Want to hide FarmVille updates, or scrub your news feed of a pal's endless baby pictures? Here are five tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of Facebook.
Still can't figure out Facebook's new settings? Want to hide FarmVille updates, or scrub your news feed of a pal's endless baby pictures? Here are five tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of Facebook.
'Modern Warfare 2' terrorism hits close to home
'Modern Warfare 2' terrorism hits close to home
The early hours of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" take gamers around the world and back again, but the new game's story hits close to home.
The early hours of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" take gamers around the world and back again, but the new game's story hits close to home.
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