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Google announces new Google Buzz social service

February 9, 2010

Google announces new Google Buzz social serviceGoogle announced today that it is once again going to try its hand at social media with the announcement of Google Buzz: A social media service built right inside of your existing Gmail account.

Facebook becoming a major source of content distribution

February 9, 2010

Facebook becoming a major source of content distributionIt seems that social network Facebook, formally a place for you to just catch up with friends, has somehow turned into a major content stream over the past six months, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.

New job postings hint that the Kindle is readying for war with the iPad

February 8, 2010

New job postings hint that the Kindle is readying for war with the iPadThere was no doubt after the announcement of Apple’s new iPad that it was taking square aim at Amazon’s popular Kindle e-reader. And while Amazon has had its issues with publishers since that day, one thing is fairly clear: the Kindle is not just going lay down and die.

Verizon Wireless blocks 4chan

February 8, 2010

Verizon Wireless blocks 4chanThe popular 4chan Web site has been blocked by Verizon Wireless for some unknown reason, but the oddity grows as it is now appearing to be regional and the same is not being done by standard Verizon lines.

FCC concerned over iPad strain on already taxed 3G networks

February 7, 2010

FCC concerned over iPad strain on already taxed 3G networksIf you thought congestion on 3G networks was bad now, just wait until the new Apple iPad hits the market.

Redbox takes another blow as retailers limit purchases

February 6, 2010

Redbox takes another blow as retailers limit purchasesIt seems that Redbox simply can’t catch a break as two major retailers make a move to limit the quantity of new DVD releases customers may purchase.

Hubble Telescope detects seasonal changes in the surface of Pluto

February 5, 2010

Hubble Telescope detects seasonal changes in the surface of PlutoAlthough Pluto is no longer considered a planet, it is still an object of interest to scientists. The latest images taken by the Hubble Telescope have given us some new insights into this dwarf planet.

Third major publisher to move away from the $9.99 e-book on Amazon’s Kindle

February 5, 2010

Third major publisher to move away from the $9.99 e-book on Amazon's KindleIt has not been a good week for Amazon’s Kindle e-reader as a third major publisher has said it wants to move away from the $9.99 e-book pricing model.

AT&T gives go ahead to Sling Media to stream content over 3G network

February 4, 2010

AT&T gives go ahead to Sling Media to stream content over 3G networkSomething is afoot over at AT&T with its 3G network. While it has guarded it in the past from data intensive applications, it has suddenly flung the doors open, and now even Sling Media is being allowed into the party.

CEO of Sun Microsystems Tweets his resignation

February 4, 2010

CEO of Sun Microsystems Tweets his resignationIn this modern age of social media, how does a CEO of a major corporation let the world know he is resigning? He tells the public via his Twitter account, of course.

The Wall Street Journal lowers its paywall for one day thanks to sponsor

February 3, 2010

The Wall Street Journal lowers its paywall for one day thanks to sponsorThe Wall Street Journal site is normally a subscription-based, or “paywall”, site, but thanks to Acura, you can explore it for free today.

Skype working on 3G iPhone App; Release “soon”

February 3, 2010

Skype working on 3G iPhone App; Release While it shouldn’t come as any big surprise, Skype has confirmed that is indeed working on a new version of its iPhone app which will allow calls over 3G.

Twitter forcing users to change passwords in wake of phishing attack

February 2, 2010

Twitter forcing users to change passwords in wake of phishing attackTwitter has been under a new round of phishing attacks, and if you get an email from Twitter telling you need to reset your password, you probably really do.

Companies see 70 percent jump in social networking spam in 2009

February 2, 2010

Companies see 70 percent jump in social networking spam in 2009It would appear that companies are no longer worried about employees logging into social networks during business hours, but they are concerned about what that could be letting into their systems.

Rumor: Zune phone to debut at Mobile World Conference

February 1, 2010

Rumor: Zune phone to debut at Mobile World ConferenceHaving been rumored for ages now, some are claiming that the mythical Zune phone may be announced at this year’s Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Spain.

Netflix adds independent film studios to streaming service

February 1, 2010

Netflix adds independent film studios to streaming serviceNetflix has announced that it’s adding 300 movies from independent film companies to its Watch Instantly streaming video service.

Amazon caves to Macmillan over e-book pricing

February 1, 2010

Amazon caves to Macmillan over e-book pricingIn a surprising turn of events, it seems you can push Amazon around if you really try.


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