Sunday, March 7, 2010

IT News HeadLines (CNET) 07/03/2010



All about the Apple iPad (FAQ)
CNET has answers to the most frequently asked questions about Apple's new touch-screen tablet, due April 3.
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MIT's latest think tank (photos)
MIT Media Lab Complex by architect Fumihiko Maki and his firm offers labs on display to encourage creativity and collaboration.
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MIT Media Lab Complex ready to illuminate
Architect Fumihiko Maki creates literal think tanks in the form of glass-encased labs for MIT's most famous interdisciplinary program.
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Conan uses Twitter to change one woman's life
Conan O'Brien, in what is shaping up to be a fascinating marketing campaign, promises to change the life of one random tweeter--by following her.
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Slacker adds stations curated by artists, experts
First up: Alt-rock band AFI and hip-hop magazine The Source. Slacker expects to add more in the next few months.
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Vlingo 2.0 for iPhone: E-mail, SMS dictation now cost
Vlingo is a voice app that's been around awhile in the mobile space, but a new version for iPhone is causing some uproar.
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First shots we've spotted of an iPad game
Kotaku gives us a first look at iPhone game Zen Bound, which is being ported over to the iPad.
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A closer look at Windows Phone 7 Series
CNET's Ina Fried talks to Microsoft's Charlie Kindel about writing software for the new phone and gets a look at Redmond's new-look Phone operating system.
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Pressing reboot on Windows Phone
Microsoft's Charlie Kindel talks to CNET's Ina Fried about the decision to push developers in a new direction to write software for the company's new 7 series phones. Also, Kindlel gives a quick demo of the phone's new interface.
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Unwrapping 'Zen Bound' for iPad (images)
Secret Exit is showing off its iPad version of the popular iPhone game Zen Bound. Here are some early shots.
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Reporters' Roundtable podcast: The soul of Microsoft
This week: Looking into the soul of Microsoft, past, present, and future. We have three guests to plumb the depths of Microsoft's spirit, two of whom have been at points in their careers tireless advocates and evangelists for the company. First, Robert Sc
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Apple drops price of Mac Developer Program to $99
The cost of entry to become an Apple Mac developer dropped significantly to $99. Apple had previously sold memberships to the Apple Developer Connection Select or Premier programs for $499 and $3,499, respectively.
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3D printing changing prosthetics forever
For industrial designer Scott Summit, the ability to make perfectly fitted, custom prosthetics is a major goal. But 3D printing is also changing the industry for one-off lamps, shoes and more.
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At RSA 2010, the secure and the insecure (photos)
The cybersecurity conference in San Francisco brings together hackers and security professionals to decode the latest threats to the digital world.
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Xbox Live changes policy on referencing gender, race
Previously, members of the popular gaming service were prohibited for making references to sexual orientation, race, or religion. Now, a new policy will allow them to express their identities.
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CNET News Daily Podcast: More details on iPad availability
A quick rundown of today's headlines, including when you can get your hands on an iPad, another acquisition for Google, and Steve Jobs, the play.
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This week's Google acquisition: DocVerse
Google's torrid acquisition pace continues with the purchase of DocVerse, a start-up that helps make Microsoft Office documents more collaborative, for a reported $25 million.
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Can Sony stop breaking its fans' hearts?
Customers are cautiously optimistic that a rumored phone and tablet could put the company back on the right track.
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Chrome bug kills offline Gmail
A bug in Thursday's update to the development build of Google Chrome crashes the browser whenever Gmail is used in offline mode.
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Week in review: Tech on the docket
Apple files iPhone patent suit, while RealDVD gets canned. Also: Feds look to expand Net monitoring.
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