The CrunchPad has officially been killed off
November 30, 2009
The much talked about CrunchPad from technology blog TechCrunch has officially been killed off according to the latest news.
Archive for November, 2009
As Barnes & Noble starts shipping the Nook, Amazon boasts of Kindle sales
November 30, 2009
The holiday shopping season of 2009 may end up being remembered as “The War of the E-Readers” as Amazon and Barnes & Noble begin butting heads to grab the most attention.
Twitter declared top English word of 2009
November 30, 2009
It seems as though Twitter really can do no wrong at the moment. 2009 has been the year of Twitter in many ways. Its popularity has increased massively, it entered the mainstream, grew up in terms of features, and evolved into a site where breaking news from citizen journalists rules the roost. And now Twitter has been declared the top word of 2009.
NASA astronauts call for increased shuttle safety
November 30, 2009
Congressional hearings will this week look at ways of improving safety on the United States shuttle program. It comes as newly-released figures show astronauts have a 1 in 129 chance of being killed in a shuttle launch.
Holiday shoppers continue to shift online
November 30, 2009
Retail outlets saw a small increase in Black Friday sales compared to last year while online retailers saw an 11 percent jump in sales. So where are consumers spending their money online?
Dispute between Microsoft and BBC over charging for iPlayer via Xbox Live
November 30, 2009
The BBC iPlayer is a popular streaming service available in the U.K. The service has been extremely successful with millions of users utilizing the iPlayer on a weekly basis. The service was set to arrive on Microsoft’s home console the Xbox 360. However, it seems like this service may not make it to the console due to a dispute.
Artificial meat grown in lab – on plates within five years?
November 29, 2009
The days when the human population ate all natural ingredients are long gone. Most foodstuffs we consume these days contain additives, preservatives, or other such chemically produced substances for reasons of taste, longevity, or cost. And soon all our food could be artificially engineered, including animal meat.
Android phones get an app store for porn
November 29, 2009
Ever wish you could have pornography on your phone? Well, there’s an app for that … if your phone happens to be running Google’s Android system.
Smartphones vs. one-trick ponies
November 29, 2009
In a world full of multi-purpose devices, such as personal computers and smartphones, are we in danger of losing all of those electronic devices and gadgets that perform just one function?
Rat out your BFF via text message
November 29, 2009
Text messaging may be truly coming of age via crime prevention programs run by law enforcement agencies which accept crime tips in text message form, adding a new dimension for the tipster.
Psystar owners insane judging from investor forecast report
November 29, 2009
As the legal battle continues between Psystar and Apple, some interesting information has been discovered. During the investigation process, Psystar’s aggressive growth model was revealed showing how out of touch with reality the folks running the company are.
Wi-Fi hotspot provider fined for user’s illegal downloading
November 28, 2009
Just a week after it emerged that the U.K. could be on the verge of rolling out free, city-wide wireless Internet connectivity, comes news that could prevent the whole project getting of the ground. A pub landlord has been fined £8,000 ($13,000) because a customer was alleged to have been caught downloading pirated content.
Digital Garage now says Twitter Japan not adding subscriptions
November 28, 2009
It would seem Twitter Japan, just like its American cousin, simply can’t make up its mind about making money.
U.S. delays internet gambling crackdown
November 28, 2009
Internet gambling, long a poster child for shady dealings on the World Wide Web, has gotten a reprieve from the U.S. government, which has delayed a planned ban for six months.
Some teachers embrace cell phones for class
November 28, 2009
Virtually since their invention, cell phones have been banned in classrooms everywhere. Now some teachers are beginning to see value in wireless handsets as teaching (and learning) tools.
Google warns bloggers over comment spam
November 27, 2009
Google has taken a moment to warn bloggers over the potential harm that could be done to their blogs search rankings if they don’t take a proactive stance against comment spam.
Tiger Woods car crash another victory for Twitter
November 27, 2009
Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident earlier today. Preliminary reports suggested he was admitted in a serious condition, but that has proven to be slightly over-dramatic. He’s actually fine and sustained minor cuts and bruises. However, the big issue is how his news was reported, and how social media once again beat the traditional news outlets to the story.
