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News.com Headlines for February 28, 2008

Top headlines
In Pakistan vs. YouTube, it’s not all about tech
Governments can’t mimic Pakistan Telecom’s blackout of YouTube because the Internet is anarchic, but it’s not that anarchic.
Thu Feb 28 04:00:00 PST 2008 | Read full story

Ballmer on EU: ‘This is not news’
Despite having just been hit with a record fine, Microsoft’s CEO says his company is actually in full compliance with European regulatory demands.
Wed Feb 27 16:28:00 PST 2008 | Read full story

Apple gets down to business with iPhone
Next week Apple plans to show off some features for the iPhone that should make it easier to use the handsets as tools for work.
Wed Feb 27 16:36:00 PST 2008 | Read full story

‘Virtual’ fence along U.S.-Mexico border delayed
Citing technical glitches, Homeland Security officials settle for three-year lag to complete first phase of cameras and other surveillance gear in Arizona and Texas.
Thu Feb 28 05:43:00 PST 2008 | Read full story


Video of the day
Ballmer on economy, EU, virtualization
Microsoft chief executive discusses Windows Server 2008 and relations with Brussels. Plus: a cameo from Tom Brokaw.

Commentary
If Microsoft thinks it’s got an EU headache now, just wait
News.com’s Charles Cooper says you have to wonder whether the EU plans to erect a roadblock in the way of a Microsoft-Yahoo merger—that is, of course, assuming Microsoft ever clinches a deal. Read Full Story

News.com Extra
Visions of the universe’s most violent events
Also: Comcast packs ‘em in at FCC hearing Read it now…
 
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News.com. Headlines for August 31, 2007

Top headlines
EarthLink’s woes put free muni Wi-Fi in peril
EarthLink says it can’t afford to foot the bill to build citywide Wi-Fi networks, jeopardizing cities’ plans to provide low-income residents with affordable broadband.
Fri Aug 31 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

SanDisk CEO flashing forward to phones
newsmaker With Apple’s stronghold on the MP3 player market, Eli Harari is looking to mobile phones, which require more and more of SanDisk’s flash memory.
Fri Aug 31 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Yahoo’s new social job network: Kickstart
Kickstart connects college students with alumni at the companies they’re interested in. It could be a game changer in professional networking.
Thu Aug 30 22:07:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Microsoft, Eolas settle patent dispute
A long-running legal battle over Web browser technology is over, but neither side is talking about details.
Thu Aug 30 16:17:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story
 
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Posted on viernes, agosto 31, 2007 at 19:18 by Registered CommenterA Toda Costa in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

News.com Headlines for August 30,2007

Top headlines
Will update drive Vista use?
Microsoft is polishing Vista with a long-awaited service pack in hopes of greater adoption among businesses.
Thu Aug 30 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Will ‘the beat go on’ with a new iPod?
Apple is expected to introduce new iPods next week—that would make three Septembers in a row—as it tries to corner the video-player market.
Thu Aug 30 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Photos: Special delivery: Your house in a box
Prefabricated, modular and kit homes offer new options for homeowners seeking greener living.
Thu Aug 30 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | View photos

EarthLink pays $5 million to delay Houston Wi-Fi buildout
Company gets hit with penalty fee for missing its first deadline in building the city’s municipal Wi-Fi network.
Wed Aug 29 16:27:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story
 
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News.com. Headlines for August 29, 2007

Top headlines
EarthLink’s Wi-Fi dreams may be fading
Layoffs signal a major setback in the company’s effort to break free of its dying dial-up business and become an Internet player.
Tue Aug 28 17:40:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Legal woes mount for TorrentSpy
Hollywood studios win two important legal decisions, but privacy advocates say Internet users could be the real losers.
Wed Aug 29 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Apple holding ‘special event’ on Sept. 5
Based on the invitation, it appears that new iPods will be on tap in San Francisco during an Apple event.
Tue Aug 28 16:03:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Speculation builds about the gPhone
Is Google really working on its own operating system for mobile phones? It seems we’re likely to find out one way or another fairly soon.
Tue Aug 28 15:13:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story
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ATC World. News.com August 28, 2007

Top headlines
Gateway: From PC powerhouse to buyout bargain
Suitors once offered $7 billion for Gateway, but after a decade of missteps and bad luck, the company is snapped up for a modest $710 million.
Mon Aug 27 18:35:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Are drivers ready for high-tech onslaught?
Next year will be a model year of change as high-tech features spread from luxury models to entire lineups. But how much tech is too much?
Tue Aug 28 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Images: Self-shifting digital paintings
Artist and engineer San Base creates abstract, highly textural images whose shapes and hues continually morph over time.
Tue Aug 28 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | View photos

Yahoo files to dismiss China human rights suit
Two Chinese journalists allege the Internet giant “willingly” handed over information that led to their arrest and prosecution.
Mon Aug 27 16:37:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story
 
Posted on martes, agosto 28, 2007 at 20:14 by Registered CommenterA Toda Costa in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

ATC World: News.com. August 27 2007

Top headlines
To clean coal, start-up GreatPoint makes gas

Reviving 1970s-era technology, an ambitious company says it can turn dirty coal into cleaner natural gas.
Mon Aug 27 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Taiwan’s Acer to buy Gateway, become No. 3 PC maker
PC maker says it will acquire the struggling U.S. competitor for $710 million and pass Lenovo in global market share.
Mon Aug 27 04:44:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

Coming to grips with the iPhone’s design
Apple bucked convention when it asked people to commit both hands when using the iPhone. Was that the right touch?
Mon Aug 27 04:00:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story

‘Second Life’: The promise and paradox
Third annual Second Life Community Conference features plenty of hopeful talk about lofty new possibilities for the virtual world.
Sun Aug 26 15:40:00 PDT 2007 | Read full story
 
Posted on lunes, agosto 27, 2007 at 17:09 by Registered CommenterA Toda Costa in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

News.com December 6, 2006

Top headlines
Two top Yahoo execs to leave in reorg

Company’s chief operating officer and the head of its entertainment group are leaving as part of a major reorganization.
Tue Dec 05 18:50:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Searching for James Kim
roundup The search for missing CNET editor James Kim intensifies in a remote Oregon ravine near where his wife and daughters were found.
Wed Dec 06 06:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Ballmer discusses life after Vista
newsmaker There’s still a lot Microsoft wants to do with Windows, and it has its work cut out with Zune, CEO says.
Wed Dec 06 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Bush’s privacy watchdogs make public debut
At first public meeting, White House panel hears from civil-liberties advocates but sheds little light on supposed watchdog role.
Tue Dec 05 22:30:00 PST 2006 | Read full story


Video of the day


Must-have laptop:

HP Pavilion dv9000t
Looking for the gift that will keep on giving for your technophile? CNET’s Tom Merritt shows one laptop that also serves as a home entertainment center.
 
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Posted on miércoles, diciembre 6, 2006 at 21:40 by Registered CommenterA Toda Costa in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

News.com November 22, 2006

Top headlines
Ads 2.0: Beyond the repurposed TV spot

With Internet video taking center stage, it’s time to put those often-pesky online video advertisements in the spotlight.
Wed Nov 22 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Dell profit surges, but investigations cast pall
Improved profits surprise Wall Street, but PC maker warns that figures are preliminary and reveals little detail.
Tue Nov 21 15:31:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Sun knocked out of DARPA supercomputer project
IBM and Cray each get multimillion-dollar awards to keep working on completing supercomputers, but Sun is left out of the running.
Tue Nov 21 16:43:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Lawsuit alleges e-voting negligence in Florida
On behalf of Sarasota County voters, public-interest groups call for a revote after reports of irregular tallies from electronic machines.
Tue Nov 21 14:48:00 PST 2006 | Read full story


Video of the day


First look

at the PS3
CNET.com’s David Carnoy says that Sony’s PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-generation game console, but its swanky design and bevy of features make it hard to resist—even at $600.
Posted on miércoles, noviembre 22, 2006 at 22:51 by Registered CommenterA Toda Costa in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

News.com November 20, 2006

Top headlines
Taking the blur out of LCD TVs

Manufacturers like Samsung are beginning to incorporate a new technology in high-end TVs.
Mon Nov 20 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Adobe taps the power of negative thinking
With its Digital Negative project, Adobe is championing an effort to improve photo quality and longevity. If only it were that simple.
Photos: Cameras that support Adobe project
Mon Nov 20 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

‘Tis the season to send spam
The volume of junk e-mail is spiking—just as consumers gear up for holiday shopping.
Mon Nov 20 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

PS3 and Wii create a new playing field
special coverage Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has had the market to itself for a year, but the arrival of Sony’s PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii will reshape the game.
Sun Nov 19 06:58:00 PST 2006 | Read full story


Video of the day

Wii takes over

Times Square
The wait is worth it for fans purchasing the first Wii game consoles early Sunday morning in New York City.
 
 
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Posted on lunes, noviembre 20, 2006 at 21:23 by Registered CommenterA Toda Costa in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

News.com November 17, 2006

Top headlines
PS3 and Wii create a new playing field

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has had the market to itself for a year, but the arrival of Sony’s PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii will reshape the game.
Fri Nov 17 04:30:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Is Google worth its weight in gold?
As its stock price nears $500, strong growth opportunities in online advertising make Google worth every penny, analysts say.
Fri Nov 17 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

Gates on Vista, Linux and more
In part two of an interview with News.com, Bill Gates discusses his favorite Vista feature, why he’ll keep pushing for a new file system, and the role of open source.
Fri Nov 17 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read full story

RealNetworks beefs up security package
Company’s subscription services now include an array of security tools, including the basics.
Thu Nov 16 17:14:00 PST 2006 | Read full story


Video of the day


First PS3s get sold

From San Francisco: CNET.com’s Molly Wood was on hand for the first PlayStation 3s to be sold at midnight on November 17. Hear from both the hard-core gamers and the budding entrepreneurs, as well as the lucky