Moon celebrates New Years with two rare events
December 31, 2009
The old saying of “once in a blue moon” will take on extra meaning tonight as 2010 is welcomed in by one.
Archive for December, 2009
Apple predicting it will sell 10 million Tablet computers in 2010
December 31, 2009
It seems that at least some people in Apple feel so free to discuss the long rumored tablet, possibly called the iSlate, that they feel they can predict the unconfirmed device will sell 10 million units in its first year of production.
Foursquare adds merchant prizes
December 31, 2009
Popular social networking service Foursquare has added a new incentive to using its services: receiving a discount for becoming “Mayor.”
Women love their mobile phone more than their boyfriend – surprised?
December 31, 2009
It appears that the modern woman is now more in love and more reliant on their mobile phone than they are their boyfriend. But the man in their life does rank higher than their laptop and iPod. So that’s something.
Hypnotist record attempt via social media – Facebook, Twitter are spellbinding
December 31, 2009
Many people would describe social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter as hypnotic and spellbinding as it is. Certainly, some are addicted to these and other sites. But a British hypnotist is setting out to prove actual, real-life hypnotism is possible purely by social networking sites. And if he manages to put enough people under his spell he could set a world record.
Apple wins iPod hearing loss case
December 30, 2009
Who is responsible for our health and safety? For a long time it was us, ourselves, using common sense and judgment. But the last 20 years or so has seen the onus of responsibility switch to the companies and organizations who are a presence in our lives. Thankfully, Apple has just won a case that proves common sense does still exist.
Online spending this holiday season jumps to $27 billion
December 30, 2009
Good news for retailers: Even in this down economy, online spending was up this holiday season.
National Geographic offers 120 years of back issues on hard drive
December 30, 2009
Are you dying to know what National Geographic was writing about in 1888? Well, now you can see for yourself all on one convenient hard drive.
Nexus One price leaked ahead of official announcement
December 30, 2009
It appears the price of the Google phone, also known as the Nexus One, has leaked, and it’s nothing like anyone expected.
Enough about the Apple tablet/iSlate/iGuide/vaporware already
December 29, 2009
I refuse to believe I am the only person who has had enough of the constant speculation and guesswork being spouted about the as-yet-non-existent Apple tablet computer. It doesn’t yet exist, deal with it.
New Year, New Google – added Caffeine
December 29, 2009
As we prepare to enter 2010, Google is preparing to unleash its new version of Google on the world. Like a coffee addict after a joyful visit to Starbucks, Google is about to get a Caffeine boost.
Redbox kiosks running out of new releases by the weekends
December 29, 2009
It seems that Redbox is finding ways around the movie studios cutting them off from the latest releases, but it is leading to shortages of the hottest titles for the company.
Facebook was the most visited site on the Web Christmas day
December 29, 2009
It seems that the majority of people on the Internet were dreaming of a blue Christmas as opposed to the traditional white one as Facebook became the most visited site on the Web this past Christmas day.
Google announces Android event for Jan. 5
December 29, 2009
It appears Google is taking a page from Apple’s playbook by announcing a mysterious press event for two days before the Consumer Electronics Show next week. What will be announced? What will be discussed … isn’t it obvious?
German hacker cracks cell phone encryption
December 29, 2009
A German engineer has broken the 64-bit encryption still used by a large number of GSM cellular networks around the globe and released his findings online in hopes of spurring tighter security. What does this really mean for most wireless phone users?
Rumor: Lenovo developing e-reader
December 28, 2009
As if the e-reader market wasn’t already crowded enough, it’s looking like Lenovo is going to enter the market also.
Escaped convict taunts police on Facebook – and is still on the run
December 28, 2009
An escaped convict is currently giving the police the runaround, in a very real sense, by taunting his would-be captors with regular Facebook updates. Is this what social networking was intended to be used for?
