Russia to Build a Silicon Valley
The Russian government has granted $340 million to build, from scratch, a Silicon Valley-esque innovation centre in an attempt to prevent the exodus of scientists and engineers that has been happening since the 1990s. "The overall goal is to commercialize emerging technologies in energy, biomedicine, information technology, telecommunications, and nuclear engineering--and to eventually diversify Russia's economy away from its dependence on oil and natural gas." Comments
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ISPs Against Broadband Stimulus
Some internet providers are complaining that the funding meant to bring high-speed internet to rural areas is instead funding new networks in places they already offer connectivity. Fearing they will not be able to compete with these stimulus-funded companies, the ISPs are stating it could undermine the stimulus plan's goals by devastating the existing companies. "It's a little disappointing that companies that aren't adequately serving these areas are trying to undercut those of us who are trying to step in and get the service where it's needed," says Lawrence Strickling, head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Comments
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Et tu, Twitter?
With Twitter's recent decision to launch proprietary BlackBerry and iPhone apps, third party developers everywhere are screaming out as if they were betrayed. Twitter co-founded Evan Williams explained that this was a strategic decision intended to fuel growth. "The real problem is that somehow Twitter had convinced the world they were going to 'let a thousand flowers bloom'--as if they were a nonprofit out to save the world, or that they would invent some fantastic new business model that didn't encroach on third-party developers." Comments
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Smell Like Kirk
I just had to post this, easily the geekiest thing I have seen all weekend.The amazing part is that it's out of stock! I thought about getting a bottle, but then I remembered that episode with the Klingon "babes". Comments
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Father of Java Leaves Oracle
The Co-Creator of Java is leaving Oracle just after a few months of their acquisition of his longtime employer Sun Microsystems. This is also not too long after the former CEO's resignition. Gosling didn't give any reason for his departure. Instead, he wrote, "Just about anything I could say that would be accurate and honest would do more harm than good." Comments
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NASA Awards Contracts to 5 Firms
In an effort to cut back on costs, NASA has looked towards the private sector to develop tech. Many people are voicing their opinions against it, but there are just as many stating we need the drive and motivation of these private firms to really further space technology. Either way I'm just waiting for my warp drives and stargates! "NASA has taken the next small step toward reshaping its future in space travel by awarding five contracts worth as much as $250 million to aerospace companies for researching and developing propulsion systems. Comments
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Microsoft Accounts for 13.6% of Washington Economy
It has long been known Microsoft has a strong influence in Washington state. How influential you ask? Well, a new study from the University of Washington shows that Microsoft accounts of 13.6 percent of the gross state product in 2008. "Since 1990, 28.5 percent of all of the jobs created in Washington state are attributable to Microsoft and our local influence." Comments
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Sixty Year Old Solar Panel Still Works
One of the earliest solar panels in existence has resurfaced after a 60 year disappearance. It was built by a British science teacher in 1950 and was the prototype for the Energizer Bunny The slice of scientific history was picked up by antiques dealer Fred Nickson who bought the invention from distant relative of the man who built it.The oddity, which looks like a crystal ball, had been put in a box and forgotten . Comments
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All Aboard the Microsoft Tour Bus
If you live on the east coast, the Microsoft tour bus is coming your way. Registration opens on Monday. Thanks to Neowin.net for the heads up. During the tour Microsoft will demonstrate the new features of Windows 7 and Office 2010 on a bus. In January 2007 Microsoft set off on a Windows Vista coach tour that featured comfy leather recliners, wireless internet, Xbox 360s and free copies of Windows Vista. Comments
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10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Wait for Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Are you a service pack junkie? Well if so, you are going to be sorely disappointed with the upcoming release of Windows 7 SP1. But Windows 7 is a different story altogether. It doesn't have the kind of issues that XP and Vista did when they first hit store shelves. It's a robust operating system that can be relied on even before the first service pack is released. Simply put, users who are on the fence about Windows 7 shouldn't wait for Service Pack 1 Comments
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New Netflix Deals Mean More Streaming Movies
Netflix has signed contracts with Twentieth Century Fox and Universal along with Warner Bros earlier this year to provide more content, but delays the rentals for 28 days. This move is to give the studios a potential for greater profit from DVD/BluRay sales. Can't wait to rent "Avatar" on DVD or Blu-ray? Well, if you're a Blockbuster subscriber, the day you've been waiting for arrives in just a couple of weeks. If you're a Netflix user, though, don't expect to find "Avatar" in your mailbox until mid-May. Comments
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16-Year-Old Accuses Mom of Facebook Slander
Parental supervision gone overboard or justification for action? This boy's mother took matters into her own hands and faces a court date for her trouble. In any case I don't think she will be receiving any roses for Mother's Day this year. In his handwritten complaint to prosecutors, Lane New wrote "Denise first hacked my Facebook and changed my password. She also changed the password to my e-mail so I could not change it. She posted things that involve slander and personal facts about my life." Comments
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iPhone to Get Long-Awaited Multitasking Ability
Tired of running only one program at a time with your iPhone? The solution may be as close as this summer for some of the iPhones, but unfortunately not all. We ran a story on this about a month ago, outlining some of the features. Updated information has been added by Apple recently. The iPhone already permits some multitasking, but that's largely limited to Apple's own programs. Apple had not given users ways to seamlessly switch among all the software "apps" available from outside software companies, the way phones from rivals Palm and Google already do. Comments
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10 Million Mini-Big Bangs in One Week
No, we're not talking about a Little People convention in Vegas (although we would never know of it anyway) We are talking about CERN again and their attempt to recreate the beginnings of our universe. The good news is they are making great progress. The bad news is we all may disappear down a Black Hole in the very near future. The collisions create simulations on a tiny scale of the Big Bang , the primeval fireball 13.7 billion years ago out of which the entire cosmos.....galaxies, stars, planets and eventually life as well as the universal laws of physic emerged. Comments
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