Mass. Official Aims To Shame Library Porn Viewers
Jun 30, 2010 Software
A city councilor in Massachusetts thinks he’s come up with a way to stop people looking at pornography on public library computers – name them and shame them.
Google Rolls Out Android 2.2 for All Nexus Ones
Jun 30, 2010 Software
The Android 2.2 rollout has finally begun, starting with Google’s flagship phone, the Nexus One.
Coder Uses Foursquare Privacy Hole to Capture 875K Check-Ins
Jun 30, 2010 Security
If you have checked in with Foursquare in San Francisco in the last three weeks, Jesper Andersen probably knows where and when — even if you’ve set your check-ins to be published to friends only.
Exploring The Dark Side of Technology
Jun 30, 2010 Security
Feelings are hurt and lives are ruined on a daily basis because criminals are taking advantage. They’re taking the very tools and technologies we have thought of as good, and using them to do great evil. Unfortunately, as the world’s reliance on technology grows, the dark side of technology grows along with it.
Windows 8 lead: an App Store for Windows, IE9 beta in August
Jun 30, 2010 Microsoft
Slides describing Microsoft’s plans and ambitions for the Windows 8 hardware and software ecosystem have been leaked. In the documents, the company outlines its plans for performance improvements and a Windows Store for third-party software sales.
3D TV and Electronics Revenue Tops $55 Million in the U.S.
Jun 30, 2010 Industry
Call the whole 3D craze nothing more than a hyped up gimmick if you will but if that’s the case, this is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative gimmicks in recent times. According to the number crunchers over at NPD, Americans have spent over $55 million on 3D-capable TVs, DVD players and related equipment.
WEIRD: Cisco Putting Out An Android-Based Tablet
Jun 30, 2010 Industry
Cisco Cius is a business tablet which supports mobile, cloud computing, HD video, business process and collaborative applications.
The State of Online Video [Infograph]
Jun 30, 2010 Industry
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Official Google Blog: An update on China
Jun 30, 2010 Industry
If we continue redirecting users our Internet Content Provider license will not be renewed. Without an ICP license, we can’t operate a commercial website like Google.cn—so Google would effectively go dark in China.
Hulu Plus is Real: $10/Month for iPhone, iPad and TV Viewing
Jun 30, 2010 Industry
Finally! Hulu Plus has been made official, and it looks awesome.