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Google Maps to help drivers out at the gas pump

November 8, 2007

googlegas Soon, gasoline pumps made by Gilbarco will help motorists filling up their gas tanks to find a place to stop for lunch or get directions using a Google search tool right on the pump.

Microsoft aims to throw wrench in Google Gears

November 8, 2007

Microsoft aims to throw wrench in Google Gears Hoping to find another arena to compete with Google in, Microsoft posted for download on November 4 technology that will allow developers to take their Web services and databases offline, called Microsoft Sync Framework.

Bring it on Blu-ray; Toshiba gives away 10 HD DVDs for Christmas

November 7, 2007

Bring it on blue-ray; toshiba gives away 10 hd dvds for christmas Toshiba, in an effort to spur HD DVD sales early in the Christmas shopping season, has started offering up to 10 free HD DVD movie titles with the purchase of some new HD DVD players.

Study: 88% would buy an iPhone with a $100 pricetag

November 2, 2007

88% would buy an iPhone with a $100 pricetag Why doesn’t everyone have an iPhone? According to a recent GMI poll, its because they cost too much.

Ron Paul campaign sending spambot email?

November 1, 2007

Ron Paul campaign sending spambot email? According to computer-security researchers who’ve analyzed a recent flurry of e-mail supporting the long-shot Republican candidate, his campaign is getting support from an illegal, globe-spanning network of spam-spewing robots.

More than just IM, Meebo launches Developer Platform

October 30, 2007

More than just IM, Meebo launches Developer PlatformOn  its second birthday, online messaging service Meebo has unwrapped the Meebo Platform, a way for outside developers to build applications that integrate with the Meebo desktop.

Google gPhone is actually an OS and a bundle of applications?

October 30, 2007

Google gPhone is actually an OS and a bundle of applications? The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Google plans a series of announcements over the next two weeks about its mobile-phone software, which would bundle together most Google applications — search, maps, YouTube, instant-messaging — on a mobile platform.

Mobile providers to tap calls and messages, pass information to advertisers

October 29, 2007


Motorola has developed technology to scan voice calls and text messages for targeted information about where customers are and what they are doing. Prompting major concerns from privacy groups.

Expert: If you want secure Internet, go back to DOS

October 26, 2007

Why is internet security failing?Bad programs, and smarter hackers. How do you win? Bruce Scheiner says, “If you want security, go back to DOS.”

Italian lawmakers propose blogger registration; outrage ensues

October 25, 2007

Italian lawmakers propose blogger registration; outrage ensues Bloggers and journalists are outraged that unless an ambiguously-worded new law is amended before it comes into force, Italian bloggers may be required to register with a national database.

To compete with Amazon.com, Apple drops DRM-free music to 99 cents

October 16, 2007

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Apple is expected to make an official announcement Wednesday that they have dropped the price of digital rights management (DRM) free iTunes Plus tracks. Instead of $1.29, the tracks will cost the same as standard songs with DRM: 99 cents.

The Anti-Facebook: Hatebook let’s you embrace your inner hater

October 16, 2007

hatebookA well-executed Facebook parody site called Hatebook has stepped in to provide grumpy people with a place to bi**ch about everything they hate.

Greenpeace on iPhone: FAIL!

October 15, 2007

FAIL!"iPhone the first step in making a greener Apple"? Apparently not. The company has a lot of work ahead of it before meeting Greenpeace standards.

Google tops Netvibes and Delicious for feed reading and social bookmarking activity

October 15, 2007

Google tops Netvibes and Delicious for feed reading and social bookmarking

AddThis.com’s September audience-engagement data shows that more active users of feed readers and bookmarking services are using Google.

Its not stress, fast food, or lack of exercise; Your job is making you fat

October 10, 2007

Its not stress, fast food, or lack of exercise; Your job is making you fat Ok, really, its all of those things. According to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, forty-nine percent of workers say they have gained weight at their current jobs.

Russia goes OpenSource; all schools running Linux by 2009

October 9, 2007

Russia goes OpenSource; all schools running Linux by 2009 Because of past budget constraints, Russia’s schools mostly ran illegal copies of Microsoft operating systems and programs. Now that Russia has entered the WTO, the laws have become much stricter and schools are starting  to be prosecuted.

UK McDonalds to host largest free WiFi network

October 8, 2007

UK McDonalds to host largest free WiFi network Would you like WiFi with that? McDonalds announced this weekend that by the end of 2007, all of its UK restaurants will offer free Wifi.


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