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Could GPS devices create a world without signs?
These tools are inexorably changing the way we navigate highways. It's true that we use signs in tandem with personal navigation systems today, but that may not always be the case. Experts envision a future in which we trust digital directions so completely that we no longer make much use of real-world cues.
How Apple Blew Its Chance To Own AdMob For $600 Million
Apple had a chance to own mobile advertising company AdMob for $600 million, but blew it, the New York Times reports.
Leo Laporte crowd surfing while live streaming @ Diggnation
Leo Laporte crowd surfing while live streaming on the Internet at Diggnation Live case. As seen at SXSW 2010 at Stubbs BBQ in Austin, TX!
New Version of Digg Revealed
At the “Bigg Digg Shindigg” event at the South by Southwest Interactive Conference (SXSWi), Digg CEO Jay Adelson revealed that the popular social bookmarking site is getting a major overhaul, teasing the audience about new features such as personalized feeds and the return of the Digg leaderboard.
When malware strikes via bad ads on good sites
Who is responsible for malware in ads, Web site owners or ad networks and delivery firms? Matt Drudge and Michael Arrington found themselves this week in an unpleasant position when visitors to their respective Drudge Report and TechCrunch sites were targeted by malware that appeared to have come from ads...
Seven Improved Security Features in Windows 7
While no operating system is perfect, Microsoft appears to have made significant security improvements with the release of Windows 7.
Top 10 Google Apps Marketplace Apps
Google's Apps suite for domain owners and businesses has finally received some star treatment with the launch of the Apps Marketplace. Which Google-friendly apps are free, worth the cost, and entirely useful? These 10 are definitely worth a look.
Comcast-NBCU merger: how the regulators will decide
Representatives from the Department of Justice and FCC were low-key about what they thought about the proposed Comcast-NBC Universal merger at yesterday's Senate hearing. But they offered a road map of how they're going to evaluate the deal. We've got details.
Epic Lego ‘Crawler Town’ Creation by Dave DeGobbi
Dave DeGobbi's mind-blowing Crawler Town should have its own moviewritten around it. If there are any fans of Borderlands out there,it's heavily reminiscent of Baron Flynt's massive rig-turned-city, theThor.
OS X Virtual Showdown: Parallels 5 vs VirtualBox 3
Virtualization is becoming a bigger factor in everyone’s computer experience. One place it seems to be gaining popularity is a Windows client running on a Mac. This arrangement allows a Mac OS X user to have access to the huge Windows library of titles. So, it does make sense for a Mac user to at least consider virtualization as a practical tool.
Decoding An Ancient Computer: New Astonishing Truths
The mysterious mechanism was discovered in 1900 in the wreck of a Roman vessel off the Greek island of Antikythera. The ship held other treasures that were taken over by the Greek government, but one of the items retrieved by the divers was an odd-looking corroded lump of some kind.
Apple's iPhone OS 4.0 Might Deliver a Multitasking Solution
One of the biggest complaints surrounding Apple's iPhone OS is the lack of multitasking support, and it's a valid one. But if the latest rumor proves to be true, critics will soon be silenced, or at least redirect their disgust squarely on the lack of Flash integration.
Google 99.9% Sure It's Out of China
Talks with China over censorship have reached an apparent impasse and Google, the world's largest search engine, is now "99.9 percent" certain to shut its Chinese search engine, the Financial Times said on Saturday.
FCC Releases Speed Test Tool
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has launched a broadband test service to help consumers clock the speed of their Internet.
Man fined for insulting ex-girlfriend on Facebook
Sometimes, we say things we just don't mean. Or, more accurately, that we really do mean, but we wish we hadn't said in public.
With More Than Enough Apps, Apple Pushes for Quality
Apple's recent purge of sex-tinged iPhone apps, combined with its lesser-known ban of cookie-cutter apps, signifies the company's new focus on quality,rather than quantity, in its App Store.
Apple COO Cook gets $22 million Bonus Filling in for Jobs
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, received a bonus worth $22 million for his work filling in for Steve Jobs' during the CEO's 2009 medical leave.
Valve's Gabe Newell shares his thoughts on DRM
Gabe Newell used his awards speech to speak about his thoughts on the industry... including his thoughts on DRM.
Apple Sells 51,000 iPads in First Two Hours?
The iPad officially became available for pre-order earlier today and while plenty of you are still debating about whether or not to pre-order, it appears as if the device might already sold 51,000 units in just two hours via pre-order. Wow.
EFF: Fox and NPR Have Something In Common--DMCA Takedowns
The Fox News Channel boasts that it takes a different approach to news coverage than, say, CBS, NBC, or NPR. But it appears Fox takes the same approach as its competitors when it comes to fair uses of its news coverage in political advertisements.
Putting Google, Yahoo and Bing to the Test in Translation
Google has poured resources into improving its automatic translation service. Here are some quick comparisons of human translations and computerized versions from Google and two competitors.
Google takes aim at Digg and Fark with Reader Play
Reader Play appears to be Google's attempt at stealing some thunder from aggregators such as Digg, Fark.com and Reddit, which regularly showcase the type of humorous videos and images that are found on Play.
YouTube Guide: Best YouTube Tips, Hacks and Resources
This article aims to be a one-stop destination for all things YouTube. It covers numerous tricks, hacks, tools and apps for YouTube fans. The guide is long, detailed and informative.
Microsoft loses appeal in Word patent case
Microsoft has lost a second appeal in a case that will see it pay $240m (£160m) in damages to software firm i4i.
Apple vs HTC: The Real Purpose of Apple
Many experts are inclined to believe that Apple’s lawsuit against HTC has another real purpose that is to somehow precipitate Google, whose Android operating system and smart phones based on it are becoming a real threat to the iPhone.
Five insights into the behaviors of social media users
Sometimes it's easy to think we know everything about your everyday Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or even mobile users. However, we managed to dig up a few tidbits about these people that piqued our interest.
Google's Own Stated List of Competitors Grows from 2 to 10
"Google sees an Internet far more crowded with competitors than just a year ago. At least, that's what the company is telling government regulators."
Foursquare takes lead in where-am-I apps - CNN.com
One year ago, the founders of Foursquare stepped onstage before a tech-savvy crowd in Austin, Texas, to announce their concept: a smartphone app that lets you tell friends where you are.
The War At SXSW: AT&T vs 15,000 Data-Crazed Velociraptors
AT&T’s struggles to stay up last year are well-documented. CNN recently ran a piece about how AT&T hopes to avoid a similar fate this year. But actually, “struggles” is way too kind of a word. If you were at SXSW last year and happened to be on AT&T’s network — it was an absolute nightmare.
China Warns Google - " Bear The Consequences"
A Chinese minister made the government's strongest statement yet on Google's future in the country, warning that the U.S. Internet company will have to bear the consequences if it stops censoring its Chinese search site.
President Obama Discusses Three Strikes Anti-Piracy Law
Hollywood lobbyists are trying to launch an assault on Internet providers and fast track tougher anti-piracy legislation in the United States. Ari Emanuel, the brother of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, says the industry has been discussing these plans with President Obama outside of the public’s eye.
New Site Unmasks Chatroulette Players
Does Chatroulette, the popular video chat site, lose its appeal if it loses its anonymity? Chatroulette offers a welcome break from the daily digital footprints I leave across the Web on sites like Twitter, Facebook and Google Buzz, where every comment, tweet and “like” is tied back to my real-world identity.
Feds: TSA Worker Tried to Sabotage Terror Database
A former Transportation Security Administration contractor is being charged in Colorado for allegedly injecting malicious code into a government network used for screening airport security workers and others. The malicious code, a logic bomb installed last October, was designed to cause damage and disrupt data on servers on an undisclosed date...
How SeaWorld used social media to defuse a major crisis
The recent killer whale attack at SeaWorld could have been the end of the theme park. It was that bad. But it appears by all accounts that SeaWorld will continue operating with relative normalcy. That is in large part due to its social media efforts.
Top 9 Classic Games on the iPhone
Note: To keep things fair, the original versions of these games had to be at least five years old to be included.
DING! Round 2: Foursquare & Gowalla both update iPhone Apps
In this corner, with a big head start, a huge user base, and tons of features, it's ... Foursquare! In this corner, with millions of dollars in funding and a great-looking new design ... Gowalla! The two have been going blow-for-blow in the location-based social gaming fight. Who Wins?
12 Types of Cell Phone Users That Drive Us Nuts
Maybe you've seen Bluetooth Johnson, the bathroom texter or Han Solo, a.k.a, the holster master, in action. But hopefully, you don't see any of these 12 annoying cell phone characters when you look in the mirror.
The Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize
Thats right, The internet is among 237 individuals and organisations nominated for the prize, advocated by the Italian version of Wired magazine for advancing "dialogue, debate and consensus"
A Day In The Life Of A Programmer v1.0 (COMIC)
Comic by Ash.
FCC Commissioner rips ISPs on broadband prices, competition
The FCC's newest Democrat read the big ISPs the riot act on rising broadband prices and shrinking competition. Mignon Clyburn called the latest round of rate hikes a "red flag" for the Commission.
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