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• PCI compliance: What it is and why it ma... PCI compliance: What it is and why it matters (Q&A)
02/08/2010
Bob Russo, general manager of the PCI Security Standards Council, explains what his organization is doing to keep payment card data out of the hands of criminal hackers. (4 h ago)

• A chat with an Olympics IT guy (Q&A) A chat with an Olympics IT guy (Q&A)
02/08/2010
The Winter Games in Vancouver, which kick off on Friday, rely on thousands of servers and PCs to manage everything from scores to travel plans. Magnus Alvarsson has to make sure everything is working. (4 h ago)

• How CoverItLive failed users during iPad... How CoverItLive failed users during iPad unveiling
02/08/2010
When you're covering tech's Super Bowl equivalent live, you really don't want your broadcasting platform to collapse. (4 h ago)

• IBM launches Power7 chip, systems IBM launches Power7 chip, systems
02/07/2010
Big Blue's powerful new processor for servers integrates eight processing cores in one chip package, with each core capable of executing four tasks. (9 h ago)

• New UI, features highlight McAfee 2010 s... New UI, features highlight McAfee 2010 suites
02/07/2010
Security suite vendor McAfee debuts their 2010 product line today, introducing an overhauled interface and new features in a bid to remain competitive. (11 h ago)

• Microsoft aims for smooth streaming in V... Microsoft aims for smooth streaming in Vancouver
02/07/2010
The software maker is helping NBC deliver HD video of the Olympic Games using Silverlight, offering new features, including the ability to pause a live event. (11 h ago)

• Audi wins the Super Bowl Audi wins the Super Bowl
02/07/2010
In the morass of tech ads and not, Audi's "Green Police" spot stood above some remarkable dross. (11 h ago)

• Google aims for cute with Super Bowl ad Google aims for cute with Super Bowl ad
02/07/2010
The video ad, called "Parisian Love," had been on YouTube since November. But that didn't stop Super Bowl viewers from giving it a generally positive reception. (13 h ago)

• Apotheker resigns as SAP's chief executi... Apotheker resigns as SAP's chief executive
02/07/2010
The business software maker announces the resignation, effective immediately, and the appointment of co-CEOs to replace Apotheker. (15 h ago)

• Analysis of an apology: Toyota, a Japane... Analysis of an apology: Toyota, a Japanese thing?
02/07/2010
Is the apology of Toyota's President Akio Toyoda really uniquely Japanese? (17 h ago)

• Oracle loses some MySQL mojo Oracle loses some MySQL mojo
02/07/2010
Oracle veteran and MySQL sympathizer Ken Jacobs has resigned from the database giant, calling into question Oracle's ability to deliver on its MySQL promises. (18 h ago)

• Survey: Majority of people don't want an... Survey: Majority of people don't want an iPad
02/07/2010
A survey by online marketplace Retrevo finds that 61 percent of people aren't interested in owning an iPad. It also suggests that the hype around the product has actually made things worse. (21 h ago)

• BlackBerry has spyware risk too, researc... BlackBerry has spyware risk too, researcher says
02/07/2010
Veracode researcher demonstrates spyware that allows someone to steal a stranger's contact list, read text messages in real time, and track the location of the phone. (23 h ago)

• Google to air ad during Super Bowl? Google to air ad during Super Bowl?
02/06/2010
CEO Eric Schmidt appears to have confirmed--by tweet, no less--that his company will air an ad in the third quarter of the Big Game on Sunday. (1 d ago)

• FCC: iPad use could further strain AT&T ... FCC: iPad use could further strain AT&T 3G
02/06/2010
If the 3G version of Apple's iPad tablet proves to be as popular as analysts are predicting, AT&T will face increased network congestion problems, warns a blog post by two agency directors. (1 d ago)

• Where to watch Sunday's shuttle launch Where to watch Sunday's shuttle launch
02/06/2010
Before the football madness begins, Endeavour is scheduled to launch early Sunday morning on what will be the first of a final five planned shuttle missions before the shuttle program is retired. (1 d ago)

• Obscene tweet gets Vodafone rep suspende... Obscene tweet gets Vodafone rep suspended
02/06/2010
A customer service employee posts a homophobic tweet on Vodafone's official Twitter page. The company is forced to apologize, and he is suspended. (1 d ago)

• Invention to help Brits stop 'glassing' ... Invention to help Brits stop 'glassing' each other
02/06/2010
The essence of the shatter-proof car windshield design is being transferred to U.K. beer glasses. This ought to save some Brits from a consequence of beverage-induced violence. (1 d ago)

• The decline of teen blogging (podcast) The decline of teen blogging (podcast)
02/06/2010
A Pew Internet & American Life Project study finds a decline in blogging among teens and young adults, and very low Twitter use among teens. Pew's Amanda Lenhart explains the findings. (1 d ago)

• 'Space pioneers' of the commercial era (... 'Space pioneers' of the commercial era (images)
02/06/2010
NASA faces a major shift in priorities, with a new push to take advantage of private endeavors in space travel, from Boeing to Blue Origin. (1 d ago)

• China Closes Hacker Training Site, Arres... China Closes Hacker Training Site, Arrests Three Members
02/07/2010
Chinese police have shut down what they called the country's biggest hacker training Web site and arrested three people linked to the site, local media said. (8 h ago)

• Sharp, Samsung Settle All Outstanding LC... Sharp, Samsung Settle All Outstanding LCD Patent Cases
02/07/2010
Sharp and Samsung have put nearly three years of battling over LCD panel and module patents behind them with a deal that ends all patent infringement disputes. (8 h ago)

• World of Warcraft Seeks Reapproval in Ch... World of Warcraft Seeks Reapproval in China Gov't Tangle
02/07/2010
The China operator of World of Warcraft will seek new government approval for the game, dragging it further into a turf war between Chinese regulatory agencies. (11 h ago)

• Traveling With Laptops Could Get Tougher Traveling With Laptops Could Get Tougher
02/07/2010
Proposed restrictions on batteries on flights could create a hassle for business travelers. (18 h ago)

• Apotheker Is out as SAP CEO Apotheker Is out as SAP CEO
02/07/2010
Leo Apotheker has resigned as CEO of German ERP giant SAP effective immediately. (19 h ago)

• Too Many People Reuse Logins, Study Find... Too Many People Reuse Logins, Study Finds
02/07/2010
The recent Twitter hack raises the challenge of generating secure and unique passwords you can remember. (19 h ago)

• Early Windows 7 Testers Must Soon Upgrad... Early Windows 7 Testers Must Soon Upgrade or Backtrack
02/07/2010
Users who installed the Windows 7 Release Candidate must soon commit or find their way back to Vista. (20 h ago)

• Internet Overuse Invites Depression, Stu... Internet Overuse Invites Depression, Study Says
02/07/2010
Analysis: So digital addiction is linked to depression? Sigh. (21 h ago)

• After Super Bowl, the Who Heads to Rock ... After Super Bowl, the Who Heads to Rock Band
02/07/2010
A "special recording" of the halftime performance will be available for the music game on major consoles. (22 h ago)

• iPad 'No Tablet,' Says Ex-Apple Exec iPad 'No Tablet,' Says Ex-Apple Exec
02/07/2010
It's too big and "smarted out," says maker of the Modbook, which morphs MacBook laptops into tablets. (1 d ago)

• 50 Smartphone Blogs to Watch 50 Smartphone Blogs to Watch
02/07/2010
Here's a whirlwind tour of iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Palm, and Windows Mobile sites that track phone apps and action. (1 d ago)

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• IPad Interest Waning? So Says One Survey IPad Interest Waning? So Says One Survey
02/07/2010
According to a survey published by online shopping comparison site Retrevo, users have lost interest in the iPad since Apple announced the new device last... (1 d ago)

• Intel's Geek Pride to Surface in Super B... Intel's Geek Pride to Surface in Super Bowl Ads
02/07/2010
The chipmaker is boosting its Core processor with geek chic ads during Sunday's show. (1 d ago)

• The Macalope: Pad Derangement Syndrome The Macalope: Pad Derangement Syndrome
02/07/2010
Everyone's got it! It's the next big thing, computing reinvented, or it's a piece of junk! Nothing more than a sized-up iPod touch! (1 d ago)

• Publishers Short-Sighted in E-Book Price... Publishers Short-Sighted in E-Book Price Fight
02/07/2010
Amazon's struggle with book publishers seeking a bargain could bust the e-book market in its infancy. (1 d ago)

• Apple's Bans Go Way Too Far Apple's Bans Go Way Too Far
02/06/2010
Apple seems to be able to get away with things that Microsoft, at its worst, never dreamed of. (1 d ago)

• Top 10 Super Bowl Tech Ads Top 10 Super Bowl Tech Ads
02/06/2010
Here's the best of a great selection -- 10 top tech ads and 2 that made us cringe. (1 d ago)

• Time to Rethink Google Books? Time to Rethink Google Books?
02/06/2010
It is a great idea, but runs against the law. Maybe it's time to rethink Google Books as the search engine meets its match. (1 d ago)

• iPad Study: The More You Know, The Less ... iPad Study: The More You Know, The Less You Want One
02/06/2010
Retrevo study finds people liked the iPad more before it was introduced than after. But, are we being too hard on the new device? (1 d ago)

• In Secret, Nations Work Toward Crackdown... In Secret, Nations Work Toward Crackdown on Piracy
02/08/2010
Negotiators, under intense pressure from media companies, luxury brands and other corporate victims of piracy to complete a deal, are facing criticism over the process. (4 h ago)

• Media Cache: Free vs. Paid, Murdoch vs. ... Media Cache: Free vs. Paid, Murdoch vs. Rusbridger
02/08/2010
The head of News Corporation and the editor of The Guardian are facing off over whether newspapers should charge for content on the Web. (7 h ago)

• Link by Link: Super Bowl Merchandise and... Link by Link: Super Bowl Merchandise and the Bets Behind It
02/07/2010
A Web site selling licensed Super Bowl merchandise mines the Web — and maybe a sports bar — and finds greater interest in the Saints. (9 h ago)

• Media Talk: Kindle Books in Snack Sizes Media Talk: Kindle Books in Snack Sizes
02/07/2010
FT Press is selling stripped-down, 1,000- to 2,000-word versions of books, for $1.99, and a new series of essays of about 5,000 words, for $2.99. (9 h ago)

• The Fight Over Who Sets Prices at the On... The Fight Over Who Sets Prices at the Online Mall
02/07/2010
Major brands and manufacturers — and now, book publishers — are deploying new tactics and tools to control how their products are presented and priced online. (10 h ago)

• Is Google Running a Super Bowl Ad? Is Google Running a Super Bowl Ad?
02/07/2010
In a move that would mark a departure for Google's marketing efforts, the company is expected to air an ad during the Super Bowl. (16 h ago)

• For iPhone Users, TV Over 3G For iPhone Users, TV Over 3G
02/06/2010
AT&T has cleared Slingbox to transmit your home TV signal over the 3G network, providing TV without a Wi-Fi connection. Now it needs Apple's approval. (1 d ago)

• Chicago News Cooperative: A High-Tech Al... Chicago News Cooperative: A High-Tech Alternative for Hollywood Hopefuls
02/06/2010
The Flashpoint Academy of Media Arts and Sciences, one of the country’s most curious educational institutions, has drawn praise from some big names in Hollywood. (1 d ago)

• Poetic Connections: You-Caught-My-Eyes a... Poetic Connections: You-Caught-My-Eyes as Creative Kindling
02/06/2010
The Missed Connections listings on Craigslist have inspired the work of New York City artists, comics and playwrights. (1 d ago)

• Digital Domain: Buy Now, Pay Later (Mayb... Digital Domain: Buy Now, Pay Later (Maybe With Your Allowance)
02/06/2010
On FooPets and Puzzle Pirates, young players can buy virtual goods like pet food through Kwedit, with a promise to pay later. (1 d ago)

• Slipstream: Better Loving Through Chemis... Slipstream: Better Loving Through Chemistry
02/06/2010
Through the use of various tests, a handful of dating Web sites are competing to impose some structure on the quest for love. (1 d ago)

• Corner Office: Now, Put Yourself In My S... Corner Office: Now, Put Yourself In My Shoes
02/06/2010
Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. (1 d ago)

• More on Online Language Learning More on Online Language Learning
02/06/2010
In addition to the online language learning programs discussed in a recent Times article, here are several more that may be of interest. (1 d ago)

• Super Bowl XLIV Apps to Load Before Kick... Super Bowl XLIV Apps to Load Before Kickoff
02/06/2010
This Super Bowl weekend, whether you are rooting for the New Orleans Saints or that other team, there is a dog pile of apps to can enhance the game. (1 d ago)

• A Search Engine That Relies on Humans A Search Engine That Relies on Humans
02/06/2010
Aardvark, a social search company, is developing a new paradigm for Web searches that taps into social networks, not automated formulas, to provide answers to queries. (1 d ago)

• Macmillan Books Return to Amazon After D... Macmillan Books Return to Amazon After Dispute
02/06/2010
Amazon.com and the book publisher Macmillan finally settled their weeklong dispute, restoring Macmillan books to the site. (1 d ago)

• Compliant Witness Gets Probation in Gall... Compliant Witness Gets Probation in Galleon Case
02/05/2010
Mark E. Lenowitz helped the government turn a former colleague into an informant, so a judge decided not to give Mr. Lenowitz a prison sentence. (2 d ago)

• Chinese Firm Claims Apple Stole iPad Des... Chinese Firm Claims Apple Stole iPad Design and Name
02/05/2010
Usually, it's a Western company accusing a Chinese company of stealing its designs. This time, a Chinese firm says that Apple stole the name and design of the iPad. (2 d ago)

• U.S. Scientists Given Access to Cloud Co... U.S. Scientists Given Access to Cloud Computing
02/05/2010
The National Science Foundation and Microsoft Corporation announced a three-year deal that would give American researchers much-needed computing power. (3 d ago)

• Shuttle launches into the night on secon... Shuttle launches into the night on second try
02/08/2010
After a day's delay due to weather, the space shuttle Endeavour blasted off into the night on Monday to begin NASA's last big space station construction mission. (5 h ago)

• Endeavour’s crew takes on ‘bittersweet’ ... Endeavour’s crew takes on ‘bittersweet’ mission
02/08/2010
NASA begins its final year of shuttle flights with the launch of six astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour, carrying the last major pieces of the International Space Station. (5 h ago)

• Night shuttle launch may be seen on East... Night shuttle launch may be seen on East Coast
02/07/2010
Endeavour's liftoff will bring the shuttle's path nearly parallel to the U.S. East Coast, and the glow of the shuttle's engines will be visible along much of the Eastern Seaboard. (1 d ago)

• Internet rape case jolts Wyoming city Internet rape case jolts Wyoming city
02/06/2010
Authorities say one of the men charged in the brutal attack on a woman claimed that he thought it was invited. (1 d ago)

• Cosmic Log: Boosters light up in space d... Cosmic Log: Boosters light up in space debate
02/05/2010
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: First NASA laid out its new vision. Then Congress weighed in. Now former astronauts, an aerospace guru and a filmmaker are giving the debate a boost. (2 d ago)

• Cosmic Log: Buying into predictions Cosmic Log: Buying into predictions
02/05/2010
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Who’ll win the Super Bowl? There’s a market for that. The Oscars? There’s a market for that. How well will Apple’s iPad do? Yep, there’s a market for that, too. Prediction markets, which started out as a political phenomenon, are becoming routine. (2 d ago)

• Facebook turns 6, redesigns site ... aga... Facebook turns 6, redesigns site ... again
02/05/2010
In its latest redesign, Facebook is playing up applications, games and search. (2 d ago)

• Electric planes could transform how we f... Electric planes could transform how we fly
02/05/2010
As the promise of electric cars grows, so too does the potential of electric planes. These aircraft, whose motors are far more efficient, reliable and quiet than internal combustion engines, could help transform how we fly — if a few problems could be solved. (2 d ago)

• Century-old whisky found in Antarctic Century-old whisky found in Antarctic
02/05/2010
Five crates of Scotch whisky and two of brandy have been recovered by a team restoring an Antarctic hut used more than 100 years ago by famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. (2 d ago)

• U.S.-born pandas arrive in China U.S.-born pandas arrive in China
02/05/2010
Hundreds of people came to a welcome ceremony outside the airport in Chengdu, China. And officials from the U.S. zoos hand over the pandas' files to Chinese officials. (2 d ago)

• NASA webcam airs ‘reality show’ from spa... NASA webcam airs ‘reality show’ from space
02/05/2010
Like reality shows, but tired of commercials? Now you can use the Internet to see how astronauts live and work each day on the International Space Station. (2 d ago)

• Ancient dialect extinct after last speak... Ancient dialect extinct after last speaker dies
02/05/2010
PORT BLAIR, India (Reuters Life!) - One of the world's oldest dialects, which traces its origins to tens of thousands of years ago, has become extinct after the last person to speak it died on a remote Indian island. (2 d ago)

• Police: Fugitive's Facebook info leads t... Police: Fugitive's Facebook info leads to arrest
02/05/2010
Police in western New York say a fugitive all but turned himself in by posting his workplace on Facebook and MySpace. (3 d ago)

• Scientists to exhume remains of astronom... Scientists to exhume remains of astronomer
02/05/2010
Prague City Hall says it has approved a request by Danish scientists to exhume the remains of famed Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. (3 d ago)

• Build Your Own Harry Potter Whereabouts ... Build Your Own Harry Potter Whereabouts Clock
02/07/2010
If you are a Harry Potter fan and are mechanically inclined, you can make your own magic Whereabouts clock like the Weasley family owned. The clock in the picture is a one-of-a-kind creation, built by a man who was inspired by a conversation he had with his sons – yes, the magic in Harry Potter [...] Filed in categories: Do-It-Yourself , News , Watches and Clocks , Wireless Tagged: Do-It-Yourself , Harry Potter , Watches and Clocks , Wireless Build Your Own Harry Potter Whereabouts Clock originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 7, 2010 at 12:47 pm. (22 h ago)

• Kindle Beta SDK Kindle Beta SDK
02/07/2010
From Engadget and the Amazon Kindle forum, looks like the wish-lists for the Kindle may become a reality. Below are links to Amazon’s information on the Software Development Kit (SDK). The primary language is Java (micro-edition) and has a few Kindle Application Programming Interface (API) libraries. Amazon SDK Information Amazon SDK FAQ So what is YOUR wish-list for the [...] Filed in categories: News , eBook Readers and Gear Tagged: Kindle Kindle Beta SDK originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 7, 2010 at 10:27 am. (1 d ago)

• Protect your iPad with a Hard Candy Case Protect your iPad with a Hard Candy Case
02/07/2010
While we all wait to get our hot little hands on an Apple iPad, we can at least drool over the accessories that keep being announced. Hard Candy Cases have some interesting offerings that range in price from $34.95 to $49.95. These cases have zippered or snap-on screen protectors that prevent damage to the iPad’s [...] Filed in categories: News , Spotlight Gadgets Tagged: Case , iPad Protect your iPad with a Hard Candy Case originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 7, 2010 at 10:09 am. (1 d ago)

• LED lamp with a built in digital photo f... LED lamp with a built in digital photo frame
02/07/2010
This is a nifty device from Sungale that combines a modern styled LED desk lamp with a 3.5 LCD screen. The screen has a resolution of 320X240 and is capable of displaying slide shows from images saved to SD, MMC or MS cards. This desk accessory is priced at … [visit site to read more] [...] Filed in categories: Home Tech , News , Spotlight Gadgets Tagged: Digital Photo Frame , LED LED lamp with a built in digital photo frame originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 7, 2010 at 8:15 am. (1 d ago)

• Starmap Pro app for iPhone Starmap Pro app for iPhone
02/06/2010
click for more detail At $18.99, Starmap Pro is much more expensive than most iPhone apps, but amateur astonomers of all levels will find it very useful. There is data for 2.5 million stars, multiple star catalogs, multiple deep sky objects catalogs, and data for the solar system. The “tonight” view shows an ordered list for [...] Filed in categories: News , iPhone, iPad, iPod related Tagged: astronomy , iPhone App Starmap Pro app for iPhone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 6, 2010 at 7:02 pm. (1 d ago)

• Nubrella – a hands free umbrella Nubrella – a hands free umbrella
02/06/2010
The Nubrella is a very clever remake of the ordinary umbrella. It’s a bubble shaped cover that you can strap under your shoulders so that you can even use it hands free. As long as you don’t mind looking like Dark Helmet from the movie Space Balls, this $40 product will keep you dry [...] Filed in categories: News , Outdoor Gear , Spotlight Gadgets Tagged: Outdoor Gear Nubrella – a hands free umbrella originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 6, 2010 at 3:13 pm. (1 d ago)

• Organize your Wii and accessories Organize your Wii and accessories
02/06/2010
The Wii Pedestal Base from NewPCGadgets.com is an acrylic organizer that helps to keep your Nintendo Wii console, controllers and games in one tidy space. You can buy one to clean up your gaming area for … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Gaming Gear, News, Spotlight GadgetsTagged: WiiOrganize your [...] Filed in categories: Gaming Gear , News , Spotlight Gadgets Tagged: Wii Organize your Wii and accessories originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 6, 2010 at 2:37 pm. (1 d ago)

• Deal of the Day – $135 + 5% off Lenovo T... Deal of the Day – $135 + 5% off Lenovo ThinkPad X100e 11.6in LED-backlit Laptop
02/06/2010
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for an Ultra-light 11.6-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X100e now available starting at $584 – $135 instant savings – 5% stackable coupon (expires soon) = $426.55 plus FREE shipping. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the DayDeal of the Day – $135 + [...] Filed in categories: News Tagged: Deal of the Day Deal of the Day – $135 + 5% off Lenovo ThinkPad X100e 11.6in LED-backlit Laptop originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 6, 2010 at 7:45 am. (2 d ago)

• 5 Quick Valentine’s Day Gadget Shopping ... 5 Quick Valentine’s Day Gadget Shopping Ideas
02/05/2010
There’s a little over a week left to buy your significant other the perfect Valentine’s day gift. Hopefully your sweetie likes gadgets as much as you do… so I thought I would offer a few ideas to help out. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous, NewsTagged: Valentine5 Quick [...] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous , News Tagged: Valentine 5 Quick Valentine’s Day Gadget Shopping Ideas originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 5, 2010 at 3:59 pm. (2 d ago)

• Oregon Scientific’s Diamond Weather Stat... Oregon Scientific’s Diamond Weather Station
02/05/2010
Maybe it’s because we had 8″ of snow last Friday and we’re expecting 3″ more this Friday (NOT common in my part of North Carolina), but I suddenly find myself very interested in weather stations. Oregon Scientific has many to choose from, but the Diamond Weather Station seems to combine art with weather forecasting. The Diamond [...] Filed in categories: Home Tech , News , Spotlight Gadgets Tagged: Weather monitor Oregon Scientific’s Diamond Weather Station originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 5, 2010 at 11:55 am. (2 d ago)

• UrbanTool icaseBelt Review UrbanTool icaseBelt Review
02/05/2010
It’s been mentioned before on this website many times: one of the curses of technology is the problem of always having to carry it around in order to use it. In a rather unique take on the fanny/bum pack, UrbanTool has designed the icaseBelt. It’s a wide belt that contains an iPod controller, as well [...] Filed in categories: Gear , Reviews , Travel Gear , iPhone, iPad, iPod related Tagged: Case , gear bag , iPhone accessory UrbanTool icaseBelt Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 5, 2010 at 11:04 am. (2 d ago)

• Deal of the Day – 36% off Lenovo ThinkPa... Deal of the Day – 36% off Lenovo ThinkPad T410 14.1in Core i5 LED-backlit Laptop
02/05/2010
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a 14.1-inch Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Core i5 Laptop starts at $1,345 – $346 off – 10% stackable coupon (expires Feb 10 or sooner) = $899.10 plus FREE … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the DayDeal of the Day – 36% [...] Filed in categories: News Tagged: Deal of the Day Deal of the Day – 36% off Lenovo ThinkPad T410 14.1in Core i5 LED-backlit Laptop originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 5, 2010 at 9:48 am. (3 d ago)

• Wearable Mouse? Wearable Mouse?
02/05/2010
M. Celsius No not that kind! This is the Air Mouse, (DMDeanmark), another item in helping to prevent repetitive strain injury caused by over-mousing. It’s wireless and the web site indicates that you can “interchangeably touch type or use the AirMouse without having to remove the mousing device from your hand.” Didn’t see any demos of [...] Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear , Laptop Gear , News , Spotlight Gadgets Tagged: Mouse Wearable Mouse? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 5, 2010 at 9:35 am. (3 d ago)

• Audi wins the Super Bowl Audi wins the Super Bowl
02/07/2010
In the morass of tech ads and not, Audi's "Green Police" spot stood above some remarkable dross. (11 h ago)

• Macmillan titles return to Amazon Macmillan titles return to Amazon
02/06/2010
Following up on its Sunday statement that it is relenting to demands to raise e-book pricing above $9.99 for best sellers, Macmillan books are again available for sale via Amazon.com. (1 d ago)

• On the word blacklist: Olympics, Super B... On the word blacklist: Olympics, Super Bowl, CES
02/05/2010
When intellectual-property restrictions run amok: why I'd prefer we didn't even have to cover "the big game," the "global athletic competition," and the "trade show for electronic consumer goods." (2 d ago)

• What kind of virus has Fiorina's ad spre... What kind of virus has Fiorina's ad spread?
02/05/2010
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina's attempt to become a California senator is thrust into the spotlight by a trippy video that has gone viral. But is any kind of viral good viral? (2 d ago)

• More social, please: Facebook nixes bann... More social, please: Facebook nixes banner ads
02/05/2010
Not only will Microsoft no longer serve Facebook's banner ads, the social network is shifting away from them altogether. Plus: Will Facebook hire a high-profile sales exec now? (2 d ago)

• The mystery of the disappearing Zune mus... The mystery of the disappearing Zune music
02/05/2010
Dozens of popular artists have disappeared from the Zune Marketplace, which means that Zune Pass subscribers can no longer play those recordings. (2 d ago)

• Authors Guild: We don't want to be the R... Authors Guild: We don't want to be the RIAA
02/05/2010
Google's settlement with authors and publishers was agreed to by plaintiffs because they thought a legal victory would not necessarily end copyright infringement. (2 d ago)

• Facebook revamps home page Facebook revamps home page
02/05/2010
Having turned 6 years old Thursday, Facebook unveils yet another redesign, tweaking the home page to display more of the core features and settings in one single place. (3 d ago)

• Tough calls ahead for Google's Nexus One... Tough calls ahead for Google's Nexus One plans
02/05/2010
Google says it wants to change the way phones are sold with its Nexus One and Web store. To make that work, it needs to do a lot more in areas it rarely touches. (3 d ago)

• Apple iPad's rejection of Adobe Flash c... Apple iPad's rejection of Adobe Flash could signal the player's death knell
02/06/2010
With most other companies, this would have looked like a sloppy oversight: Two weeks ago, a presenter showing off a new computer allowed the audience to see that it couldn't display a Web page's Adobe Flash content. (1 d ago)

• A reporter faces the naked truth about ... A reporter faces the naked truth about full-body airport scanners
02/06/2010
To fully understand the controversy of full-body airport scanners, reporter Andrea Sachs undergoes a scan, experiencing the technology's prying eyes firsthand. (1 d ago)

• Help File: Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail and ot... Help File: Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail and other permanent e-mail address options
02/06/2010
Q: I'm changing Internet providers and will have to switch my e-mail address. To avoid this problem in the future, I'm thinking of switching to a Web-mail service. Should I go with Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo? (1 d ago)

• Racking up miles? Maybe not. Racking up miles? Maybe not.
02/06/2010
Within a few years, a driver who pulls up to the gas pump may pay two bills with a single swipe of the credit card: one for the gas and the other for each mile driven since the last fill-up. (1 d ago)

• Internet gambling again in play Internet gambling again in play
02/06/2010
Poker lobbyists are ramping up an aggressive push backed by millions of dollars to legalize Internet gambling in the United States this year, hoping to overcome passionate objections from social conservatives, sports leagues and other longtime opponents. (1 d ago)

• Sonos ZonePlayer: The gadget that upgra... Sonos ZonePlayer: The gadget that upgrades the digital music revolution
02/06/2010
It's always seemed to me that there's been something missing in the digital music revolution. (1 d ago)

• BAE Systems pays $450 million to settle... BAE Systems pays $450 million to settle bribery scandal charges
02/05/2010
The world's second-largest defense contractor, BAE Systems, agreed on Friday to pay nearly $450 million in penalties to settle U.S. and British charges related to a long-running bribery scandal. (2 d ago)

• Goldman Sachs CEO Blankfein gets stock-... Goldman Sachs CEO Blankfein gets stock-based $9 million bonus
02/05/2010
Goldman Sachs said Friday that its chief executive, Lloyd Blankfein, received a stock-based bonus of $9 million in 2009, ending weeks of speculation about how much the New York-based investment bank would dole out amid rising public anger over Wall Street pay. (2 d ago)

• Personal Tech: Gadget News and Reviews Personal Tech: Gadget News and Reviews
02/05/2010
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses recent reviews and answers your personal tech questions. (2 d ago)

• Monopoly gets radical redesign -- goodby... Monopoly gets radical redesign -- goodbye, paper money
02/05/2010
Hello, debit cards. The new circular board is certainly modern, but will it win over Monopoly purists? (2 d ago)

• Hachette emerges as new challenger in Am... Hachette emerges as new challenger in Amazon pricing war
02/05/2010
Hachette joins Macmillan in demanding that Amazon sell its e-books for more than $9.99. (2 d ago)

• Facebook users content with redesign. Fo... Facebook users content with redesign. For now.
02/05/2010
Facebook has launched a redesign of its homepage. Amazingly, not many Facebook users are complaining. (2 d ago)

• New Heinz ketchup packets let you dunk o... New Heinz ketchup packets let you dunk or squeeze
02/05/2010
The revision of the 1968 design seeks to solve the problem of on-the-go french fry eating. Fast food innovation – or the stale taste of pointless change? (2 d ago)

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• Tribal Alliance warns that Int... Tribal Alliance warns that Internet poker could cost California money
02/06/2010
As legislators consider legalizing online games, the coalition says a new law could violate existing compacts. As legislators consider making California the first state in the country to legalize and regulate Internet poker, a coalition of Indian gaming tribes warned them Friday that the proposal would not create the budget windfall backers claim and could actually cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars. (2 d ago)

• Banking giant helps bring 3-D ... Banking giant helps bring 3-D to movie screens
02/06/2010
JP Morgan Chase & Co. raises nearly $700 million on behalf of some of the country's largest theater operators. Lifting a roadblock limiting the availability of 3-D movies at the local multiplex, banking giant JP Morgan Chase & Co. has raised nearly $700 million on behalf of a group of the country's largest theater operators, a move many in Hollywood hope will win over a new generation of filmgoers who enjoy an increasing array of options for entertainment. (2 d ago)

• MobileRead Week in Review: 01/30 - 02/06 MobileRead Week in Review: 01/30 - 02/06
02/06/2010
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time for our weekly roundup of what's new and interesting in the world of e-books. *E-Book Devices - Barnes & Noble nook* * New Update available for the nook. (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72745) *Portable Devices - Apple Devices* * IPad Design - if Apple was custom designing one for me (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72262) *Miscellaneous - Announcements* * Mobileread's ebook library turns 15,000 (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72682) (2 d ago)

• New Update available for the nook. New Update available for the nook.
02/05/2010
http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2009-10/nook.pngUpdate 1.2 is now available for the nook. The following is from the B&N nook board: We're confirming that the nook 1.2 update is now available! We continue to optimize nook software to give our customers a great reading experience. In this, our second software update since we shipped nook in early December 2009, we are providing an improved reading and in-store experience, all key areas that our customers noted. nook v 1.2 (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/support/?cds2Pid=30195) will be made available to customers in a seamless over the air (OTA) update over approximately the next week, beginning today, and immediately by *manual download (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/support/?cds2Pid=30195)**.* *Q. What's new in V1.2?* nook V1.2 continues to improve nook performance to enhance the overall reading experience and in-store connectivity for nook customers to enjoy exclusive content and promotions in Barnes & Noble stores. Key updates include: * Enhanced in-store seamless connectivity to enjoy free Wi-Fi, with our More In Store content and promotions exclusively for nook owners. * Improved opening of eBooks and periodicals * Improved response to Reading Now & Settings buttons * Current reading page and bookmarks on all eBooks is properly saved when your nook is powered off * Bookmarks display page number * Eligible LendMe™ eBooks in My Library include a LendMe™ flag * Easier navigation of daily subscription with issues rolled into one folder * Improved “back” button functionality for navigating eBooks and periodicals * Personal files downloaded onto nook and displayed in My Documents can be sorted by author & title * Overall system improvements and battery optimization (2 d ago)

• Ultra-Precise Quantum-Logic Clock Puts O... Ultra-Precise Quantum-Logic Clock Puts Old Atomic Clock to Shame
02/05/2010
Scientists have built a clock which is 100,000 times more precise than the existing international standard. The quantum-logic clock, which detects the energy state of a single aluminum ion, keeps time to within a second every 3.7 billion years. The new timekeeper could one day improve GPS or detect the slowing of time predicted by Einstein’s [...] (2 d ago)

• Electric Charge Can Change Freezing Poin... Electric Charge Can Change Freezing Point of Water
02/05/2010
A watched pot never boils, but an electrically charged pot sometimes freezes. A study in the Feb. 5 Science reports that water can freeze at different temperatures depending on whether the surface it rests on is positively or negatively charged. Under certain conditions, water can even freeze as it heats up. “We are very, very surprised by [...] (2 d ago)

• IT robot staff imminent IT robot staff imminent
02/05/2010
And you thought I was just kidding about the IT staff robots with the big red reboot buttons on their foreheads when I mentioned my dream earlier this week. An intrepid reader pointed me toward the post "Meet R2: Your robotic co-worker courtesy of NASA, GM" which pretty much perfectly realizes my vision, except for, well, the reboot button. I am sure they will offer that as an option. The development partnership behind these robots is a bizarre study of opposite ends of ... (2 d ago)

• Throwback time: A look at the Palm Treo... Throwback time: A look at the Palm Treo 700w
02/05/2010
Palm's very first Windows Mobile device discussed... (2 d ago)

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