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The Modern PC: Lighter, Touchier, More Mobile
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68586.html
Personal computers are changing -- and not just because of the recent launch of Windows 7. Visit an electronics store and you might also find laptops are missing a familiar component. You could experiment with new ways of controlling some computers, and you'll see portable PCs slimming down.Jessica Mintz2009-11-07T04:00:00-08:00Personal Computers
Personal computers are changing -- and not just because of the recent launch of Windows 7. Visit an electronics store and you might also find laptops are missing a familiar component. You could experiment with new ways of controlling some computers, and you'll see portable PCs slimming down. Even with all the attention lavished on Apple's iPhone and Amazon.com's Kindle this year, your PC likely is still the center of your digital universe. Here's a look at what the season's computer trends mean for you.
]]>2009-11-07T04:00:00-08:002009-11-06T10:59:21-08:00Verizon Launches a Droid of a Different Color
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68581.html
Amid the frenzy Friday surrounding the launch of Verizon Wireless's Motorola Droid smartphone, another Verizon Android handset also made its debut -- the HTC Droid Eris. The Eris is essentially a slightly modified version of the HTC Hero, a phone Sprint started selling last month. The one-two punch powered by the Droid and Droid Eris mark the beginning of a new Android line of phones from Verizon.Richard Adhikari2009-11-06T11:56:31-08:00Handheld Devices
Amid the frenzy Friday surrounding the launch of Verizon Wireless's Motorola Droid smartphone, another Verizon Android handset also made its debut -- the HTC Droid Eris. The Eris is essentially a slightly modified version of the HTC Hero, a phone Sprint started selling last month. The one-two punch powered by the Droid and Droid Eris mark the beginning of a new Android line of phones from Verizon. The Eris has a seven-panel home screen that users can customize with a variety of widgets, according to Verizon.
]]>2009-11-06T11:56:31-08:002009-11-06T11:56:46-08:00Cyber-Meltdown: Managing the Message When IT Hits the Fan
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68576.html
It started as an act of Web site defacement by some anti-capitalist zealots, attacking one of Canada's largest multinational corporations. You know the kind -- they've got their fingers in all kinds of business pies, from airplane parts to media content to their own very popular brand of hand sanitizer.Renay San Miguel2009-11-06T04:00:00-08:00Network Intrusion
It started as an act of Web site defacement by some anti-capitalist zealots, attacking one of Canada's largest multinational corporations. You know the kind -- they've got their fingers in all kinds of business pies, from airplane parts to media content to their own very popular brand of hand sanitizer. So they were ripe for some cyber-sabotage, judging from the overheated invective that appeared scrawled all over the corporate Web site. Things went downhill fast, however, for the information technology specialists on hand trying to clean up the vandalism.
]]>2009-11-06T04:00:00-08:002009-11-05T16:11:10-08:00Droid Lurches to Life
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68584.html
Today is the day of the Droid. The Motorola smartphone touches down today in what's shaping up to be one of the biggest handset launches in recent memory. Of course Verizon is going all-in as far as advertising is concerned, but there's more to the Droid's story than a marketing campaign.Paul Hartsock2009-11-06T10:03:00-08:00Handheld Devices
Today is the day of the Droid. The Motorola smartphone touches down today in what's shaping up to be one of the biggest handset launches in recent memory. Of course Verizon is going all-in as far as advertising is concerned, but there's more to the Droid's story than a marketing campaign. First, there's Motorola. Droid is it's big jump back into the smartphone market, a place where it's been at best lame and at worst absent over the past few years. It's got a lot of chips on the table with this one.
]]>2009-11-06T10:03:00-08:002009-11-06T11:00:15-08:00Let's Give the iPhone Hackers a Big Round of Applause
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68578.html
I'm the kind of guy who rarely bothers to hack my devices. By "hack," I mean use the hacks and instructions of those who are much more intrepid than I. Tinkering with a device that I shelled out hundreds of dollars for, if not more, isn't something I take lightly. If I break it, I've not only lost usage of the device, I'm out of the money, too. If I had a bigger bank account, I might be more cavalier about it all.Chris Maxcer2009-11-06T04:00:00-08:00iPhone
I'm the kind of guy who rarely bothers to hack my devices. By "hack," I mean use the hacks and instructions of those who are much more intrepid than I. Tinkering with a device that I shelled out hundreds of dollars for, if not more, isn't something I take lightly. If I break it, I've not only lost usage of the device, I'm out of the money, too. If I had a bigger bank account, I might be more cavalier about it all. I've poked at my Apple TV, messed around with a first-generation iPhone, and the like.
]]>2009-11-06T04:00:00-08:002009-11-06T16:50:40-08:00Droid: Enjoyed
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68573.html
If I had my way, I would encourage Verizon Wireless to invest in both hologram technology and more "Star Wars" film rights. That would allow the carrier to hire an Alec Guinness lookalike who could pop up in 3-D visions in Verizon stores across the country, wave his hand over racks full of Motorola's new smartphone, and in full Obi-Wan Kenobi drag intone the words, "these <i>are</i> the Droids you're looking for."Renay San Miguel2009-11-06T04:00:00-08:00Mobile
If I had my way, I would encourage Verizon Wireless to invest in both hologram technology and more "Star Wars" film rights. That would allow the carrier to hire an Alec Guinness lookalike who could pop up in 3-D visions in Verizon stores across the country, wave his hand over racks full of Motorola's new smartphone, and in full Obi-Wan Kenobi drag intone the words, "these are the Droids you're looking for." Ohhh-kayyyy, so maybe it's a good thing I'm not in charge of Verizon marketing.
]]>2009-11-06T04:00:00-08:002009-11-07T03:44:23-08:00Google Dashboard Lights Up User Access to Privacy Controls
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68571.html
Google on Thursday announced the launch of Google Dashboard, an online utility that offers one view into all Google products a customer uses. This is intended to give users more transparency and control over their data, the Internet search giant claimed. Dashboard is really an information aggregator.Richard Adhikari2009-11-05T12:07:49-08:00Privacy
Google on Thursday announced the launch of Google Dashboard, an online utility that offers one view into all Google products a customer uses. This is intended to give users more transparency and control over their data, the Internet search giant claimed. Dashboard is really an information aggregator. After a user logs into his or her Google account, he or she can access Dashboard to see a summary of data for each Google product he or she uses -- Gmail activity, YouTube activity, Docs activity, etc. Dashboard also provides direct links to privacy and control settings.
]]>2009-11-05T12:07:49-08:002009-11-05T12:42:13-08:00There's Something About Droid
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68574.html
Verizon Wireless is stoking the excitement around its upcoming Motorola Droid smartphone, which it will officially put on sale on Friday. The buzz on the Droid isn't driven entirely by a marketing team, though. The phone's hardware has received many positive reviews, and it will be the first phone to ship with an updated version of the Android operating system.Richard Adhikari2009-11-05T14:56:31-08:00Mobile
Verizon Wireless is stoking the excitement around its upcoming Motorola Droid smartphone, which it will officially put on sale on Friday. The buzz on the Droid isn't driven entirely by a marketing team, though. The phone's hardware has received many positive reviews, and it will be the first phone to ship with an updated version of the Android operating system. The circumstances of its arrival also make for a compelling back story: Motorola desperately needs a hit, and Verizon needs an answer to AT&T's iPhone.
]]>2009-11-05T14:56:31-08:002009-11-05T16:47:36-08:00Secure, Real-Time UC: Safe Connections While on the Move
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68565.html
Unified Communications holds enormous promise as a coherent, integrated approach to incorporating the full spectrum of business communications modalities, and as direct path to cut through "communications clutter" resulting in accelerated time-to-action. It also offers a cost-effective way to more directly connect the company to its customers.Andrew Borg2009-11-05T04:00:00-08:00Communication Systems
Unified Communications holds enormous promise as a coherent, integrated approach to incorporating the full spectrum of business communications modalities, and as direct path to cut through "communications clutter" resulting in accelerated time-to-action. It also offers a cost-effective way to more directly connect the company to its customers, employees to employees, and more tightly bind business partners and suppliers. Reducing human latency is a key benefit of UC, resulting in measurably increased efficiency and improved customer intimacy.
]]>2009-11-05T04:00:00-08:002009-11-05T08:11:49-08:00New Study Finds Canned Food Laced With Toxic Chemical BPA
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68569.html
Consumer Reports has unleashed its findings on toxic levels of Bisphenol A in food packaging on a largely unsuspecting public. Before the report, many felt the BPA danger had passed with the introduction of BPA-free baby bottles and so-called microwave-safe plastics. Not so, says the report: Certain canned foods contain high levels of BPA.Pam Baker2009-11-05T09:21:12-08:00Med Tech
Consumer Reports has unleashed its findings on toxic levels of Bisphenol A in food packaging on a largely unsuspecting public. Before the report, many felt the BPA danger had passed with the introduction of BPA-free baby bottles and so-called microwave-safe plastics. Not so, says the report: Certain canned foods contain high levels of BPA -- but it may also be present in alternative packaging. Almost all of the 19 name-brand foods tested contained measurable levels of BPA. Most disturbing: BPA was found in some foods packaged in "BPA-free" cans.
]]>2009-11-05T09:21:12-08:002009-11-05T18:49:06-08:00Chorus Should Sound Great Once More Singers Join In
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68555.html
The iTunes App Store became 100,000 applications strong this week, and it took less than a year and a half to get there. Would it surprise you to know that not every last one of those apps is a perfect work of art? Yes, believe it or not, many of the apps that compete for your attention in the App Store are pretty worthless.Paul Hartsock2009-11-05T04:00:00-08:00Reviews
The iTunes App Store became 100,000 applications strong this week, and it took less than a year and a half to get there. Would it surprise you to know that not every last one of those apps is a perfect work of art? Yes, believe it or not, many of the apps that compete for your attention in the App Store are pretty worthless. I definitely don't think they should be banned or anything. Who knows, maybe one flatulence simulator really is 10 times better than another and completely worth three bucks.
]]>2009-11-05T04:00:00-08:002009-11-06T09:59:54-08:00Does Wine Make Linux Too Loose?
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/68566.html
Following the Karmic Koala's joyful reception last week, sentiments toward the FOSSy marsupial have become distinctly less enthusiastic in recent days -- at least for some. "Early adopters bloodied by Ubuntu's Karmic Koala" was the headline on a piece that ran in The Register on Tuesday, which chronicled multiple cases of frustration among some users upgrading to the new version.Katherine Noyes2009-11-05T04:00:00-08:00Community
Following the Karmic Koala's joyful reception last week, sentiments toward the FOSSy marsupial have become distinctly less enthusiastic in recent days -- at least for some. "Early adopters bloodied by Ubuntu's Karmic Koala" was the headline on a piece that ran in The Register on Tuesday, which chronicled multiple cases of frustration among some users upgrading to the new version. Still, the problems one is likely to encounter with Linux tend to pale by comparison with the security problems one is likely to have using Windows. Unless, that is, you're using Wine.
]]>2009-11-05T04:00:00-08:002009-11-05T06:26:56-08:00
Personal computers are changing -- and not just because of the recent launch of Windows 7. Visit an electronics store and you might also find laptops are missing a familiar component. You could experiment with new ways of controlling some computers, and you'll see portable PCs slimming down. Even with all the attention lavished on Apple's iPhone and Amazon.com's Kindle this year, your PC likely is still the center of your digital universe. Here's a look at what the season's computer trends mean for you.
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Amid the frenzy Friday surrounding the launch of Verizon Wireless's Motorola Droid smartphone, another Verizon Android handset also made its debut -- the HTC Droid Eris. The Eris is essentially a slightly modified version of the HTC Hero, a phone Sprint started selling last month. The one-two punch powered by the Droid and Droid Eris mark the beginning of a new Android line of phones from Verizon. The Eris has a seven-panel home screen that users can customize with a variety of widgets, according to Verizon.
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It started as an act of Web site defacement by some anti-capitalist zealots, attacking one of Canada's largest multinational corporations. You know the kind -- they've got their fingers in all kinds of business pies, from airplane parts to media content to their own very popular brand of hand sanitizer. So they were ripe for some cyber-sabotage, judging from the overheated invective that appeared scrawled all over the corporate Web site. Things went downhill fast, however, for the information technology specialists on hand trying to clean up the vandalism.
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Today is the day of the Droid. The Motorola smartphone touches down today in what's shaping up to be one of the biggest handset launches in recent memory. Of course Verizon is going all-in as far as advertising is concerned, but there's more to the Droid's story than a marketing campaign. First, there's Motorola. Droid is it's big jump back into the smartphone market, a place where it's been at best lame and at worst absent over the past few years. It's got a lot of chips on the table with this one.
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I'm the kind of guy who rarely bothers to hack my devices. By "hack," I mean use the hacks and instructions of those who are much more intrepid than I. Tinkering with a device that I shelled out hundreds of dollars for, if not more, isn't something I take lightly. If I break it, I've not only lost usage of the device, I'm out of the money, too. If I had a bigger bank account, I might be more cavalier about it all. I've poked at my Apple TV, messed around with a first-generation iPhone, and the like.
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If I had my way, I would encourage Verizon Wireless to invest in both hologram technology and more "Star Wars" film rights. That would allow the carrier to hire an Alec Guinness lookalike who could pop up in 3-D visions in Verizon stores across the country, wave his hand over racks full of Motorola's new smartphone, and in full Obi-Wan Kenobi drag intone the words, "these are the Droids you're looking for." Ohhh-kayyyy, so maybe it's a good thing I'm not in charge of Verizon marketing.
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Google on Thursday announced the launch of Google Dashboard, an online utility that offers one view into all Google products a customer uses. This is intended to give users more transparency and control over their data, the Internet search giant claimed. Dashboard is really an information aggregator. After a user logs into his or her Google account, he or she can access Dashboard to see a summary of data for each Google product he or she uses -- Gmail activity, YouTube activity, Docs activity, etc. Dashboard also provides direct links to privacy and control settings.
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Verizon Wireless is stoking the excitement around its upcoming Motorola Droid smartphone, which it will officially put on sale on Friday. The buzz on the Droid isn't driven entirely by a marketing team, though. The phone's hardware has received many positive reviews, and it will be the first phone to ship with an updated version of the Android operating system. The circumstances of its arrival also make for a compelling back story: Motorola desperately needs a hit, and Verizon needs an answer to AT&T's iPhone.
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Unified Communications holds enormous promise as a coherent, integrated approach to incorporating the full spectrum of business communications modalities, and as direct path to cut through "communications clutter" resulting in accelerated time-to-action. It also offers a cost-effective way to more directly connect the company to its customers, employees to employees, and more tightly bind business partners and suppliers. Reducing human latency is a key benefit of UC, resulting in measurably increased efficiency and improved customer intimacy.
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Consumer Reports has unleashed its findings on toxic levels of Bisphenol A in food packaging on a largely unsuspecting public. Before the report, many felt the BPA danger had passed with the introduction of BPA-free baby bottles and so-called microwave-safe plastics. Not so, says the report: Certain canned foods contain high levels of BPA -- but it may also be present in alternative packaging. Almost all of the 19 name-brand foods tested contained measurable levels of BPA. Most disturbing: BPA was found in some foods packaged in "BPA-free" cans.
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The iTunes App Store became 100,000 applications strong this week, and it took less than a year and a half to get there. Would it surprise you to know that not every last one of those apps is a perfect work of art? Yes, believe it or not, many of the apps that compete for your attention in the App Store are pretty worthless. I definitely don't think they should be banned or anything. Who knows, maybe one flatulence simulator really is 10 times better than another and completely worth three bucks.
]]>
Following the Karmic Koala's joyful reception last week, sentiments toward the FOSSy marsupial have become distinctly less enthusiastic in recent days -- at least for some. "Early adopters bloodied by Ubuntu's Karmic Koala" was the headline on a piece that ran in The Register on Tuesday, which chronicled multiple cases of frustration among some users upgrading to the new version. Still, the problems one is likely to encounter with Linux tend to pale by comparison with the security problems one is likely to have using Windows. Unless, that is, you're using Wine.
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