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Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:38:43 GMT
AP - Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us.
Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:06:26 GMT
AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.
Global agency reconsiders `.xxx' for porn sites
(AP)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:43:39 GMT
AP - A global Internet oversight agency is reopening discussions about whether to create a ".xxx" domain name as an online red-light district where porn sites can set up shop away from the wandering eyes of children and teenagers.
Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:38:49 GMT
AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control.
OnLive game streaming service to start in June
(AP)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:19:02 GMT
AP - In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to "stream" popular high-end games such as "Assassin's Creed II" over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
MySpace outlines makeover after exec shake up
(AP)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:12:53 GMT
AP - Long ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users' posts to the other social networking sites more easily and carve out its niche as an entertainment hub more clearly.
MySpace upping ante in online social games
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:22 GMT
AFP - MySpace began courting videogame developers as it moved to capitalize on the booming popularity of playing games online at social networks.
Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:42:44 GMT
AP - Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census announced a new campaign Thursday that aims to reach the hard-to-count demographic through its smart-phone-toting youngsters.
Unlocked RIM BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone
(PC World)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:08:00 GMT
PC World - Newegg.com has an unlocked RIM BlackBerry 8800 for $159.99 with $2.99 standard shipping. The sturdy smartphone is 4.5 by 2.6 by 0.6 inches and weighs 4.7 ounces. It doesn't have a camera, but it does feature music and video players and a 2.5-inch, 320-by-240-resolution display. Though it's not one of the newest smartphones, we noted in our review that it's a great e-mail device (it can support up to ten accounts) and features built-in GPS functionality and Bluetooth support. It does not have Wi-Fi.
Panasonic Sets the 3D HDTV Bar At Best Buy
(PC World)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:55:00 GMT
PC World - A scrum of reporters pressed against Brad and Ashley as they shuffled up to the counter at a Best Buy store in Manhattan. Cameras flashed and elbows flew. Was it the end of Brangelina? Some new reality show?
New racing videogames set to rev up sales
(Reuters)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:42:57 GMT
Reuters - Blatant disregard for oncoming traffic and speed limits will get you into serious trouble on the road, but drivers seeking similar thrills can indulge in a fleet of new racing video games due out soon.
Apple iPod Shuffle 4 GB
(PC World)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:53:00 GMT
PC World - Spring break is just around the corner, so what better companion to take on your swimsuit workouts than an Apple iPod Shuffle? Amazon has the 4GB 3rd Generation Silver iPod Shuffle for $55.99 with free shipping. The 3rd Generation iPod Shuffle features a sexy design, voice navigation (unlike previous iPod Shuffles, this Shuffle will tell you what playlists and tracks are on your device), and headphones with a built-in remote.
Motorola, Microsoft in deal to put Bing on phones
(Reuters)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:19:55 GMT
Reuters - Motorola Inc has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp that will put Bing search and mapping services on its phones that use Google's Android operating system.
MySpace Revamps for Revival
(PC World)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:40:00 GMT
PC World - As Google takes on the social networking world with Buzz, and Facebook and Twitter bring out location-sharing ala Foursquare, does anybody remember the social networking site that started it all? MySpace has had a tough year -- with employee cuts and CEO resignations -- but the company's new co-presidents are seeking to turn the site around with a new look, a new mantra ("Discover and be discovered"), and believers.
Intego releases VirusBarrier X6 Dual Protection
(Macworld.com)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:00 GMT
Macworld.com - The perils of malware and viruses are everywhere, and Mac users shouldnât be complacent, especially if theyâre also running Windows via Boot Camp or other virtualization software. To those ends, Intego has released VirusBarrier X6 Dual Protection, which offers all the features of its X6 product for both Mac and Windows operating systems running on your machine.
Prototype $200 Tablet Runs Android, Chromium OS, Linux
(PC World)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:16:00 GMT
PC World - $200 tablet PCs have been something of a pipe dream. There was the Crunchpad, which was supposed to be $200, but that didnât last very long, coming out as the $400 Joo Joo. If what Freescale showed off at Mobile World Congress becomes reality, though, the dream may finally come true.
Consumer Reports: Apple still tops in computer tech support
(Macworld.com)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:44:00 GMT
Macworld.com - I have the greatest respect for the men and women behind Apple's tech support. Despite having one of the toughest jobs in the industry, they've always been extremely efficient and courteous in solving my own problems.
