Posts by Mike Ferro on TECH.BLORGE.com
January 28, 2011
Hulu is currently the largest video streaming service provider for TV shows with a great deal of network television support behind it. However, this may all change with some networks thinking about pulling content from the service.
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Posted in business, Internet, Online video, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 28, 2011
In a bold move Netflix ranked each of the ISP’s streaming performance across the U.S. recently. The company will also continue to list out the ranking every month in hopes to show consumers which ISP comes close to delivering on its speed promise.
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Posted in business, Internet, Online video, Opinion | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 27, 2011
It’s been over two months since Microsoft released the Windows Phone 7, shipping nearly 2 million units to retail. While some are questioning the possibility of poor sales number, Microsoft defends that sales are in line with the competition.
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Posted in Cell phones, Microsoft | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 27, 2011
In a PlayStation meeting held in Japan today, Sony unveiled the next generation PlayStation Portable device as well as a new software product called the PlayStation Suite. According to Sony this Suite will work on all Android platform devices.
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Posted in Android, Cell phones, Google, Social Media, Technology, Video Games | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 21, 2011
Google recently announced plans of a shake-up for the CEO position next quarter. Longtime Google CEO, Eric Schmidt will be swapping seats with Larry Page, one of the original co-founders of the company.
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Posted in business, Google, Politics | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 21, 2011
The U.S. Navy is working on a new weapons project that sounds like it could be straight out of a science fiction novel. The Office of Naval Research revealed that there was a major breakthrough in its super laser program.
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Posted in Science and technology, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 20, 2011
A California beach town is looking at ways to use Facebook to curb drunk driving. The city council is considering the proposal to allow police to post mug shots of drunk drivers.
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Posted in Facebook, Health, Social Media, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 20, 2011
According to reports, cyberattacks across social media sites are on the rise. In 2010 the number of cyberthreats nearly doubled with Facebook being the primary target.
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Posted in Malware, Scams, Security, Social Media, Spam | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 14, 2011
Not too long after Verizon announced that it would carry the iPhone 4, many started predicting the doom of the Android platform. However, according to an analyst firm, this is far from the truth.
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Posted in Android, Cell phones, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 14, 2011
A researcher was a victim of theft that resulted in losing a laptop with valuable data that could lead to a possible cure for prostate cancer. The researcher is offering up a reward for the return of the laptop with no questions asked.
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Posted in Health, Notebook, Science and technology | 3 Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 13, 2011
Research firms have questioned the impact tablet sales could have on the PC market previously. With the release of the iPad, which maintains the lion’s share of the market, sales figures show that the PC market is definitely impacted by the tablet market.
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Posted in business, Tablets, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 13, 2011
According to reports, Verizon may be planning on axing its popular “New Every Two” upgrade program. The program was put in place to entice customers to upgrade to newer phone after two years.
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Posted in business, Cell phones | 1 Comment » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 7, 2011
According to reports, Microsoft’s latest hands-free gaming device Kinect may be causing Xbox 360 units to permanently fail. The failure is known as the “Red Ring of Death,” usually resulting in three flashing red lights.
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Posted in Microsoft, Technology, Video Games | 8 Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 6, 2011
Sony just wrapped up its press conference yesterday and the main focus was around 3D technology and Internet-ready devices. The company unveiled a host of new products ranging from personal cameras to TVs with Internet connectivity.
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Posted in business, High Definition Formats, Online video, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
December 31, 2010
Malware targeting smartphones is a growing problem and it looks like things are only going to get worse. Security analysts claim to have discovered an extremely sophisticated Trojan.
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Posted in Cell phones, Malware, Security | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
December 24, 2010
The CIA has now launched an official investigation into the impact of the WikiLeaks. The investigation team, known as the WikiLeaks Task Force will be taking inventory of its classified information to assess the damage done by the site.
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Posted in Politics, Security, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
December 24, 2010
In a surprising move, Toshiba has partnered with longtime rival Samsung over manufacturing cutting edge system chips. Toshiba will be outsourcing production in order to shave costs in an already competitive market place.
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Posted in business, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro