Thursday, October 8, 2009

IT News HeadLines (CNET) 08/10/2009



Foursquare adds London; Kevin Rose reveals investment
Social-networking site is adding London to the list of cities where it's available, Kevin Rose reveals himself as an investor, and, oh yeah, Foursquare might have been mentioned on "The Simpsons."
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ATI and Nvidia face off--obliquely
Now that the chipmakers have started talking about their next-generation products, we can begin to see how the competition will play out in the marketplace.
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With My Phone mobile sync, Microsoft reinvents the wheel
Microsoft's My Phone sync and share service offers much of the same as other online mobile phone managers. But the premium features are especially useful for finding and securing a lost phone.
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Inside the Nokia San Diego Test Center
Nokia puts every cell phone model through a rigorous physical testing process to make sure the devices can withstand a slew of abuses.
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Microbe converts sludge into ethanol
A joint project of Applied CleanTech and Qteros combines feedstock made from sewage sludge and a microbe-based process for turning cellulose into ethanol.
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Qualcomm tries hand at handheld TV
The FLO TV service, already available on mobile phones in the U.S., comes to a dedicated device for the first time.
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Lego devotees flock to Seattle
Thousands packed downtown's Seattle Center to view the elaborate creations at BrickCon 2009.
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Q&A: Amit Yoran talks cybersecurity
Former U.S. cybersecurity director Amit Yoran talks about his year as the "cyberguy" and why he is an "anti-user."
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These flexible RFID tags can take the heat
Fujitsu has come up with a flexible, ultra high frequency-band RFID tag that can withstand temperatures up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and high-pressure conditions of 2 atm.
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EU: Microsoft to test browser 'ballot screen'
Regulators say Redmond can go ahead with its latest proposed design to let users choose which browsers they wish to install along with, or instead of, Internet Explorer.
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Ceatec Day 2--multitouch screens, wireless chargers, solar cell phones
What do President Obama, robots, and solar power have in common? Not much. However, they were all spotted (in some form or another anyway) at Ceatec 2009.
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10 early stage start-ups from Vator.tv's Juice Pitcher
We round up 10 hot new start-ups pitching their wares at Vator.tv's Juice Pitcher event.
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Amazon goes global with new Kindle
The new edition of the e-book reader that can wirelessly download books in more than 100 countries. Also: a price cut for U.S. consumers.
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Kohjinsha's doublewide laptop display
Japanese PC maker shows a laptop with two sliding screens at Ceatec 2009.
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Facebook acknowledges access problems
Some members of the social network claim to have been unable to access their accounts for several days now; it's a database problem, Facebook says.
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Are married white men in convertibles doomed to deafness?
Studies unveiled at the annual meeting of head and neck surgeons reveal the top risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss.
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AT&T to allow VoIP iPhone apps on 3G network
AT&T and Apple clear the way for iPhone users to begin using VoIP apps on its wireless network.
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Survey: Over half of U.S. workplaces block social networks
A survey of companies' chief information officers reveals that only 10 percent of companies allow unlimited personal social-networking activity on the job and over half block it altogether.
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Telus, Bell to get the iPhone in Canada
The Rogers-only era in Canada is coming to an end. Telus and Bell will both offer the iPhone beginning in November.
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Useful educational iPhone apps for students
If you're looking for a way to get your student into shape, try some of these educational apps for the iPhone. They range from note-taking apps to graphing calculators.
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