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Internal turmoil within Hulu over its business model

January 28, 2011

Internal turmoil within Hulu over its business model 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.

Netflix ranks ISPs by streaming performance

January 28, 2011

Netflix ranks ISPs by streaming performance 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.

Microsoft ships 2 million Windows Phone 7 to retail

January 27, 2011

Microsoft ships 2 million Windows Phone 7 to retail 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.

Sony unveils PlayStation Suite: first cross-platform endeavor for all Android devices

January 27, 2011

Sony unveils PlayStation Suite: first cross-platform endeavor for all Android devices 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.

Google CEO shake-up to invigorate “soul and passion of a startup”

January 21, 2011

Google CEO shakeup to invigorate “soul and passion of a startup” 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.

Breakthrough in the U.S. Navy super laser beam program

January 21, 2011

Breakthrough in the U.S. Navy super laser beam program 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.

City considering Facebook to shame drunk drivers

January 20, 2011

City considering Facebook to shame drunk drivers 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.

2010: Cyberattacks double – Facebook is a ‘treasure trove’ for hackers

January 20, 2011

2010: Cyberattacks double - Facebook is a 'treasure trove' for hackers 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.

Verizon iPhone won’t impact Android sales

January 14, 2011

Verizon iPhone won't impact Android sales 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.

Researcher offers reward for the return of cancer cure laptop

January 14, 2011

Researcher offers reward for the return of cancer cure laptop 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.

Tablet sales cannibalizing the PC market

January 13, 2011

Tablet sales cannibalizing the PC marketResearch 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.

Verizon axing ‘New Every Two’ discount program

January 13, 2011

Verizon axing 'New Every Two' discount program 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.

BBC: Microsoft’s Kinect causing critical Xbox 360 hardware problem

January 7, 2011

BBC: Microsoft’s Kinect causing critical Xbox 360 hardware problem 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.

Stringer: Sony’s future is in 3D and Internet TV

January 6, 2011

Stringer: Sony’s future is in 3D and Internet TV - CES 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.

Android Trojan found attached to some apps

December 31, 2010

Android Trojan found attached to some apps 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.

CIA launches official investigation into WikiLeaks

December 24, 2010

CIA launches official investigation into WikiLeaks 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.

Samsung partners with longtime rival Toshiba on chip manufacturing

December 24, 2010

Samsung partners with longtime rival Toshiba on chip manufacturing 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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