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Impression: Netflix for PS3 – free to access and easy to use

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Impression: Netflix for PS3 – free to access and easy to useSony and Netflix recently announced that Netflix’s streaming Watch Instantly service would be coming to the PS3. The service is now here as Netflix is sending out discs to those interested in accessing the company’s instant streaming service. The service can be accessed for free on the PS3 with the Netflix disc and plan.

Wife entraps pedophile husband by posing online as an underage girl

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Wife entraps pedophile husband by posing online as an underage girl An enraged wife entrapped her pedophile husband online by posing as an underage girl. She ended up reporting her husband to the authorities after she collected evidence against him. The wife conducted a Dateline-like entrapment scheme using a chat room online.

Verizon jacks up early-termination fee for smart phone contracts

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Verizon jacks up early-termination fee for smart phone contracts Verizon Wireless is one of the biggest mobile phone carriers in the U.S. Like most carriers, the company enforces the early-termination policy in order to lock customers into two year contracts. The company has recently announced that starting this month the termination fee will nearly double in cost.

New Apple iPhone app translates why the baby is crying

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

New Apple iPhone app translates why the baby is crying Taking care of a baby can be difficult, especially when you have no idea why the baby is crying. It seems like someone has gone through great lengths to remedy this problem by developing a handy new app for the iPhone. Apparently, this new app will be able to translate your baby’s cries and also offers a remedy.

IBM exec leaves over insider trading scandal

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

IBM exec leaves over insider trading scandal A promising executive at IBM was recently placed on leave following insider trading charges brought on earlier this month. The charges involved five other individuals. The scandal involved companies like Google, Intel, AMD and two major hedge funds. This news has shocked many in the tech industry as it involved well known individuals.

Court orders spammer to pay $711 million to Facebook

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Court orders spammer to pay $711 million to Facebook One of the most annoying things about Facebook is the amount of spammers attacking the social media site. As popularity in social communities rise, spammers have started to target these sites aggressively. One online marketer recently got slammed with a hefty suit awarding Facebook $711 million in damages.

$50 Blu-ray player signal the end of DVD?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

$50 Blu-ray player signal the end of DVD? With the economic recession in full swing, the CE market sector has been suffering. However, it seems like Blu-ray players are selling quite well. According to an industry analyst, this holiday season may mark the first time consumers will see $50 Blu-ray players, which is a substantial milestone.

Can Sony’s PSN movie service compete with Netflix?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Can Sony's PSN movie service compete with Netflix? Netflix recently announced that its streaming movie service will be heading to an existing CE device out on the market. Currently, it looks like Sony’s PS3 device might be the most likely candidate for this service. Since Sony has been investing heavily in its own movie service on the PS3, will it be able to complete with Netflix?

Six charged with insider trading involving Google, Intel and IBM

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Six charged with insider-trading involving Google, Intel and IBM Six individuals will be facing charges by Federal prosecutors for insider-trading. The insider-trading scheme involves some of the biggest tech companies in the world such as Intel, Google and IBM. Some of the individuals involved in the scheme are also well known throughout the tech industry.

AT&T’s profit margin to be lower than Verizon’s due to the iPhone

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

AT&T's profit margin to be lower than Verizon's due to the iPhone There is no doubt that the iPhone is one of AT&T’s top selling phones. The company literally made a strong comeback on the back of Apple’s mobile device. However, it seems like there is a flip side to the super fast selling iPhone for the mobile carrier, AT&T.

Ralph Lauren admits to shoddy Photoshop job despite its DMCA takedown letter

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Ralph Lauren admits to shoddy Photoshop job despite its DMCA takedown letter Recently some sparks have been flying across the fashion and photoshop worlds when a controversial Ralph Lauren ad surfaced on two blogs. The picture depicted a woman with an inhumanly skinny body. Ralph Lauren went as far as to issue a DMCA letter to the sites ordering that the picture be taken down.

FCC investigates Google Voice – AT&T’s revenge

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

FCC investigates Google Voice - AT&T's revenge In the continuing saga between Google and AT&T, the FCC has now stepped in and is asking the search giant some serious questions. AT&T alleges that Google is violating net neutrality rules with its voice service. The allegations made by AT&T have caused the FCC to set in motion a probe into Google’s voice service.

Sony develops a way to send electricity over air to power a TV

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Sony develops a way to send electricity over air to power TV

Sony recently revealed that the company was working on a power supply solution that will require no wires and could be transferred over the air. A device like a TV could be completely powered by an electrical source sent over the air. The technology sounds fantastic as it could open doors to devices with an unlimited power supply without the restriction of wires.

Cars that can auto-pilot on the road just around the corner

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Cars that can auto-pilot on the road just around the corner For many years creative minds have dreamed about a world where vehicles can drive autonomously without human interaction. It seems like those dreams are closer to coming true as one car manufacturer has been playing around with this idea. Nissan recently demonstrated a mini robotic car that can move in groups avoiding obstacles autonomously.

Bloggers not safe from impersonating the police

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Bloggers not safe from impersonating the police Some have called the Internet the new Wild West without law or order. It seems the hot issues that have been cropping up lately revolve around distinguishing the line between free speech and harassment. The Texas police have had enough as they are now planning on arresting those impersonating and insulting them on the Web.

AT&T tattletales to FCC that Google Voice violates net neutrality

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

AT&T tattletales to FCC that Google Voice violates net neutrality Not too long after the resolution of the dispute between Google and AT&T over who is blocking the Google Voice app on the iPhone, the two companies are at it again arguing over a similar issue. Apparently, this time AT&T is throwing the first stone, attacking Google by urging the FCC to investigate Google’s Voice service. AT&T is alleging that Google is breaking net neutrality rules.

Can Microsoft turn around sinking Zune business with HD?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Can Microsoft turn around sinking Zune business with HD?The Zune business has been a sinking ship for Microsoft. With revenue being dramatically down and sales slipping, it seemed like the company was about to call it quits on the MP3 business. However, despite reported layoffs and revenue drops Microsoft believes the Zune HD will turn everything around.

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