Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Video: Wii need more games like this
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:40:27 GMT ]

"Red Steel 2" is a western samurai story that boasts some of the best gameplay you can find on the Wii system. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)"Red Steel 2" is a western samurai story that boasts some of the best gameplay you can find on the Wii system. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)


Video: Wii need more games like this
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:40:27 GMT ]

"Red Steel 2" is a western samurai story that boasts some of the best gameplay you can find on the Wii system. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)"Red Steel 2" is a western samurai story that boasts some of the best gameplay you can find on the Wii system. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)


Bill Nye: Cell phones aren't making us dumb
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:54:18 GMT ]

Bill Nye speaks about science at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.Gizmodo:  Forget what you've heard, iPhones and Google going to take the place of our memory. According to Bill Nye the Science Guy, storing information outside of the brain is what makes humans human.


Bill Nye: Cell phones aren't making us dumb
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:54:18 GMT ]

Bill Nye speaks about science at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.Gizmodo:  Forget what you've heard, iPhones and Google going to take the place of our memory. According to Bill Nye the Science Guy, storing information outside of the brain is what makes humans human.


Crank up the Wi-Fi, bring in the femtocells
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:53:50 GMT ]

AT&T says it now has more than 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots around the country in places like Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, McDonald's, hotels and airports. The Wi-Fi service is free for iPhone customers, as well as for those who have certain other smartphones. The use of Wi-Fi helps ease cellular network traffic, and is being encouraged by several wireless carriers now.With increasing network congestion and data demands, wireless carriers are now welcoming, even encouraging, customers’ use of Wi-Fi on their smartphones and trying out devices called femtocells.


Crank up the Wi-Fi, bring in the femtocells
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:53:50 GMT ]

AT&T says it now has more than 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots around the country in places like Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, McDonald's, hotels and airports. The Wi-Fi service is free for iPhone customers, as well as for those who have certain other smartphones. The use of Wi-Fi helps ease cellular network traffic, and is being encouraged by several wireless carriers now.With increasing network congestion and data demands, wireless carriers are now welcoming, even encouraging, customers’ use of Wi-Fi on their smartphones and trying out devices called femtocells.


Internet firm in China drops Google services
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:43:02 GMT ]
An Internet company run by one of Asia's richest men said Tuesday it has ended its affiliation with Google Inc. as the American search giant stopped censoring the Internet in violation of Chinese regulations.

Internet firm in China drops Google services
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:43:02 GMT ]
An Internet company run by one of Asia's richest men said Tuesday it has ended its affiliation with Google Inc. as the American search giant stopped censoring the Internet in violation of Chinese regulations.

Report: Google's Hong Kong site partly blocked
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:25:54 GMT ]

In this file photo, a Chinese flag flies over the company logo outside the Google China headquarters in Beijing. China accused Google of violating written promises when it redirected its search engine to Hong Kong. China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.


Report: Google's Hong Kong site partly blocked
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:25:54 GMT ]

In this file photo, a Chinese flag flies over the company logo outside the Google China headquarters in Beijing. China accused Google of violating written promises when it redirected its search engine to Hong Kong. China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.


Google cleared in AdWords trademark suit
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:50:00 PDT ]
European court rules search giant did not infringe on the trademarks of Louis Vuitton and others by letting online advertisers use keywords identical to those trademarks.

Google cleared in AdWords trademark suit
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:50:00 PDT ]
European court rules search giant did not infringe on the trademarks of Louis Vuitton and others by letting online advertisers use keywords identical to those trademarks.

Utilities wary of consumer reaction to smart grid
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:55:00 PDT ]
The smart grid is expected to deliver more reliable and efficient electricity service, but many utility executives say consumers need to see clear benefits, according to an Oracle survey.

Utilities wary of consumer reaction to smart grid
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:55:00 PDT ]
The smart grid is expected to deliver more reliable and efficient electricity service, but many utility executives say consumers need to see clear benefits, according to an Oracle survey.

Most iPad owners expect to ignore App Store
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:18:00 PDT ]
With the Apple tablet's release less than two weeks away, some people are already deciding what they will do with it once they have it in their hands.

Most iPad owners expect to ignore App Store
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:18:00 PDT ]
With the Apple tablet's release less than two weeks away, some people are already deciding what they will do with it once they have it in their hands.

Nintendo sees the future in its 3DS
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:32:00 PDT ]
In an unexpected move, the Japanese company says it plans to launch a successor to the Nintendo DS that will feature 3D gaming technology.

Nintendo sees the future in its 3DS
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:32:00 PDT ]
In an unexpected move, the Japanese company says it plans to launch a successor to the Nintendo DS that will feature 3D gaming technology.

Mozilla halts work on Windows Mobile browser
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:48:48 PDT ]
The company also says it won't build Firefox for Windows Phone, citing Microsoft's restrictions on native applications.

Mozilla halts work on Windows Mobile browser
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:48:48 PDT ]
The company also says it won't build Firefox for Windows Phone, citing Microsoft's restrictions on native applications.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:04:40 EDT ]
British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Google-China move hurts businesses, academics
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:37:52 EDT ]
Businesses and universities could be substantially affected by the departure of Google from China.

Google-China move hurts businesses, academics
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:37:52 EDT ]
Businesses and universities could be substantially affected by the departure of Google from China.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:04:40 EDT ]
British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Iceland volcano could have world consequences
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:30:47 GMT ]

March 22: A volcano spouting lava in Iceland is showing signs of more activity, and experts are warning of more eruptions. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Blasts of lava and ash shot out of a volcano in southern Iceland on Monday and small tremors rocked the ground, a surge in activity that raised fears of a larger explosion at the nearby Katla volcano.


Iceland volcano could have world consequences
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:30:47 GMT ]

March 22: A volcano spouting lava in Iceland is showing signs of more activity, and experts are warning of more eruptions. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Blasts of lava and ash shot out of a volcano in southern Iceland on Monday and small tremors rocked the ground, a surge in activity that raised fears of a larger explosion at the nearby Katla volcano.


Getting up to speed with 4G
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:11:32 GMT ]

Sprint's Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot lets users connect up to five wireless devices, including laptops and smartphones, simultaneously. It takes advantage of Sprint's 4G WiMAX network for the best speed. The device is a little over 3 inches-by-3 inches, and less than an inch thick.4G, or fourth-generation, wireless technology, expected to be touted this week at the wireless industry's trade show,  will  mean faster Internet access and speedier downloads for cell phone users.


Getting up to speed with 4G
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:11:32 GMT ]

Sprint's Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot lets users connect up to five wireless devices, including laptops and smartphones, simultaneously. It takes advantage of Sprint's 4G WiMAX network for the best speed. The device is a little over 3 inches-by-3 inches, and less than an inch thick.4G, or fourth-generation, wireless technology, expected to be touted this week at the wireless industry's trade show,  will  mean faster Internet access and speedier downloads for cell phone users.


China accuses Google of violating promises
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:18:01 GMT ]

In this file photo, a Chinese flag flies over the company logo outside the Google China headquarters in Beijing. China accused Google of violating written promises when it redirected its search engine to Hong Kong. China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.


China accuses Google of violating promises
[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:18:01 GMT ]

In this file photo, a Chinese flag flies over the company logo outside the Google China headquarters in Beijing. China accused Google of violating written promises when it redirected its search engine to Hong Kong. China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.


Google's China headache not likely to go away
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:49:00 PDT ]
Google's decision to reverse course in China and move its search operation to Hong Kong follows years of agonizing about the best choice in China, and such dilemmas won't end Monday.

Google's China headache not likely to go away
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:49:00 PDT ]
Google's decision to reverse course in China and move its search operation to Hong Kong follows years of agonizing about the best choice in China, and such dilemmas won't end Monday.

Apple said to offer full-price iPhones sans AT&T contract
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:03:00 PDT ]
Apple will reportedly begin selling its iPhone 3GS without an AT&T contract, but don't expect it to be an unlocked phone.

Apple said to offer full-price iPhones sans AT&T contract
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:03:00 PDT ]
Apple will reportedly begin selling its iPhone 3GS without an AT&T contract, but don't expect it to be an unlocked phone.

Motolingo brings telematics to clunkers
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:04:00 PDT ]
Motoriety combines car diagnostics data with your smartphone's GPS to give you more data than you thought possible about how you use your car.

Motolingo brings telematics to clunkers
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:04:00 PDT ]
Motoriety combines car diagnostics data with your smartphone's GPS to give you more data than you thought possible about how you use your car.

Gwabbit's handy contact slurper gets cloud sync
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:29:00 PDT ]
Contact-slurping tool Gwabbit now has a cloud-based tool that will seek out new contact information from the Web and amend it to your e-mail contacts.

Gwabbit's handy contact slurper gets cloud sync
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:29:00 PDT ]
Contact-slurping tool Gwabbit now has a cloud-based tool that will seek out new contact information from the Web and amend it to your e-mail contacts.

Baby boomer invents walker-style skating device
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:10:36 PDT ]
If you're loathe to give up roller skating as you age, and if you care more about your health than what you look like maintaining it, Skaters Coach might be for you.

Baby boomer invents walker-style skating device
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:10:36 PDT ]
If you're loathe to give up roller skating as you age, and if you care more about your health than what you look like maintaining it, Skaters Coach might be for you.

Group urges 'Sabbath' day of unplugging
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:36 EDT ]
As the story goes, God spent six days creating the world and then rested on the seventh day. He told the Jewish people to always rest on the seventh day of each week, which was to become known as the Sabbath for them for eternity.

Group urges 'Sabbath' day of unplugging
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:36 EDT ]
As the story goes, God spent six days creating the world and then rested on the seventh day. He told the Jewish people to always rest on the seventh day of each week, which was to become known as the Sabbath for them for eternity.

Game sequels bring fantasy action
[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:14 EDT ]
Talk about March Madness: Two high-profile video game sequels have launched within a week of one another, in a month that's typically quiet for new releases.

Game sequels bring fantasy action
[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:14 EDT ]
Talk about March Madness: Two high-profile video game sequels have launched within a week of one another, in a month that's typically quiet for new releases.

Business chill in China for U.S. tech firms
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:50:24 EDT ]
Technology firms doing business in China are raising alarm bells over what they claim are protectionist measures by Beijing.

Business chill in China for U.S. tech firms
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:50:24 EDT ]
Technology firms doing business in China are raising alarm bells over what they claim are protectionist measures by Beijing.

China media step up Google rhetoric
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:53:59 EDT ]
Chinese state media launched a fresh volley of articles attacking the "politicization" of Google after media reports suggest the Internet giant may soon officially pull out of China.

China media step up Google rhetoric
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:53:59 EDT ]
Chinese state media launched a fresh volley of articles attacking the "politicization" of Google after media reports suggest the Internet giant may soon officially pull out of China.

Google quits censoring search in China
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:59:21 EDT ]
Google on Monday announced it has stopped censoring search results in China. The company shut down its censored Google.cn site and was routing its Chinese users to an uncensored version of Google based in Hong Kong.

Google quits censoring search in China
[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:59:21 EDT ]
Google on Monday announced it has stopped censoring search results in China. The company shut down its censored Google.cn site and was routing its Chinese users to an uncensored version of Google based in Hong Kong.