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February 9, 2010




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MacWorld

Neo Nectaris strategy game arrives on the iPhone
Hudson's nifty turn-based strategy game, Military Madness, enjoyed a revival on Xbox Live last year with Nectaris. Now it's spreading the love to iPhones with Military Madness: Neo Nectaris.

iHound aims to help you find your missing iPhone
At this week's Macworld Expo, iHound Software will hand out stickers aimed at aiding people who find lost iPhones to reunite them with their owners. And for the month of February, iHound has dropped the price on its iPhone app.

Report: Google to make Gmail more social
Google will add social features to Gmail, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Review: McSweeney's for iPhone
A $6 app that provides pieces of random fiction may not be for everyone. But McSweeney's delivers great content in a simple, classy interface.

Adobe apologizes for 16-month-old Flash bug
Adobe apologized over the weekend for letting a 16-month-old bug in Flash Player languish without a patch, even though it updated the popular plug-in four times since the flaw was reported.

Apple offers 'find out how' tutorials as podcasts
Apple has re-released the "find out how" tutorial videos from its site as podcasts. Presumably, more videos are on their way to keep aspiring i-everything users occupied.

Winter Olympics apps for the iPhone and iPod touch
The Winter Olympics are almost here. These apps can help you navigate your way around Vancouver. Or, if you're staying home, you can stay up-to-date on Olympic happenings with nothing more than an iPhone.

Nokia targeted in US class action suit
A class action complaint against Nokia alleges the company committed securities fraud when describing its operations in 2008.

Canon announces EOS Rebel T2i
The new digital SLR boosts both still and video capabilities, closing the gap with more advanced models.

Perplexed by permissions
Yes, your Mac's permissions are messed up. No, Disk Utility can't help. Here's why.

LiquidScale offers 'spatially aware' picture resizing
New iPhone app finally brings Soviet-style photographic doctoring within everyone's reach.

Father of Linux calls Nexus One smartphone 'a winner'
Google's Nexus One got a big time endorsement over the weekend from Linux kernel developer Linus Torvalds, who praised the Android-based smartphone.

Intel to monitor social networks on Super Bowl ads
Intel executives are monitoring social networks like Facebook and Twitter to gauge consumer reaction to commercials that it ran during Sunday's Super Bowl.

Sharp, Samsung settle all outstanding LCD patent cases
Sharp and Samsung have put nearly three years of battling over LCD panel and module patents behind them with a deal that ends all patent infringement disputes.

Review: Crush the Castle for iPhone
If you like physics and trebuchet-induced destruction, Crush the Castle has your number. Developed by Armor Games Inc, this $2 puzzle game offers 90 levels of addictive destructive fun.




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Global Warming reasnable Doubts

Despite the fact that many politicians and so called experts insist that Global Warming is a man-made problem and could doom mankind to extinction the science just doesn’t support this nonsense. Businessweek has a great article on the topic. It’s a great read for anyone that thinks they have the facts because clearly [...]

Wall Street Journal - Pay Multiple times for the same content

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has decided that they want to charge subscribers multiple times for the same information and content. I subscribe to WSJ Online and also used the iPhone mobile app to read the content on my iPhone. Recently I noted that I was unable to read full stories on the iPhone application. Turns out WSJ now has decided that even if you have a print subscription and a subscription to the paper on the web you need to pay yet another fee of $2 per week just to look at the same material on the Free iPhone app.

Festivus Time

The widely unnoticed Festivus Holiday is approaching. The opportunity to celebrate something without the commerciality of the traditional religious holidays is in keeping with the current economic environment.

The Pelosi Healthcare Hijacking

Along strict party lines, the House voted for a Healthcare proposal sponsored by Nancy Pelosi. It's fairly clear that the Dems voting for this measure aren't aware of it's provisions and how it will damage their constituents.

Obama Lies - The American College of Surgeons Responds

The American College of Surgeons has responded to the inane statements that Obama made recently regarding Doctors and their consideration of financial considerations when practicing medicine.

Obama clueless on Healthcare

Our President would like to move forward rapidly on healthcare reform and he himself presented concrete evidence he doesn't have a clue about our current system. The fact is that you do not actually understand the basic process for healthcare in the US today or even that pediatrician's don't perform surgeries.

Obama Debt Increase a Simple Example

It constantly amazes me that otherwise normal people trust in Obama to deliver the country from bad economic times by spending like a drunken sailor. The rate of increase in the national debt under the Obama administration based purely on the administration's own estimates is incredible. (and we all know that administration estimates are always more favorable than the actual result.) This simple example demonstrates how the current and anticipated spending by the Obama Administration is far and away faster and will be more damaging than any prior administration in history.

Steve Jobs health is his business not the media

One thing to be thankful for with respect to the media frenzy about Michael Jacksons untimely and suspicious death is that we aren’t hearing a clamor for detailed info on the health of Steve Jobs.

The SEC has never disciplined a company for a failure to disclose health problems. In part, we all buy, sell and [...]

Blackberry in Business a handicap as opposed to iPhone (Infoworld)

A thorough analysis of a ‘state of the art’ Blackberry and the iPhone finds the iPhone far and away a better and more productive platform for the business user. Specifically the evaluation indicates “That original comparison said it was time to bury the BlackBerry; the iPhone OS 3.0 simply piles more dirt onto the grave.”

Bury [...]

Pirate Bay - awaiting the verdict

If you have ever used a BitTorrent client you have probably been to "Pirate Bay". It is the largest and most up to date site to find shared material in the Internet. The Movie and Music industry brought a legal suit against Pirate Bay in Swedish courts since that is where Pirate Bay is actually located. Whether you know it or not the resolution of this legal question will impact your use of the Internet for file sharing and access for the future.



CNET News

CNET News.com
Tech news and business reports by CNET News. Focused oninformation technology, core topics include computers, hardware, software,networking, and Internet media..
Did this Metro PCS ad make the tech world cringe?
Cell phone provider Metro PCS' new campaign, featuring two supposed Indian tech experts, is proving a little controversial. The company admits it has received complaints.
iPad pricing: How low can you go, Apple?
It seems odd that Apple execs would even hint at the possibility of an early price cut lest they give folks already on the fence about buying the first iteration of the device more reason to stay there.
Twins learn of teen brother's death on Facebook
Twins logging on to Facebook to read birthday wishes instead discover that people have left RIP posts about their 17-year-old brother. Police hadn't notified the family.
Silicon: It's good for you, especially in beer
Researchers at UC Davis say that silicon, the most common metalloid and a known booster of bone-mineral density, is highly "bioavailable" when consumed in beer.
University worker accused of extorting student file sharers
Security analyst at University of Georgia tasked with catching copyright violators allegedly uses his position to shakedown students.
TweetDeck gets a few tweaks
The latest version of TweetDeck is out, and although it's a minor update it also introduces some useful changes worth noting.
Boeing's next-gen 747 takes first flight
The 747-8 Freighter, whose passenger version is slated to come a year later, is getting tested alongside the 787 Dreamliner in Washington state.
Former Intel exec pleads guilty in Galleon case
A former Intel executive pleads guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud by providing confidential information in the Galleon Group insider-trading case.
Next-generation 747 takes first air (photos)
On Monday, Boeing's 747-8 Freighter took off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., its first flight, and the first for the new 747 program.
Stay home, let Texas Robot attend that meeting
A start-up employee in Indiana telecommutes to work in California by using a robot body stationed at his office. Meet the Texas Robot from Willow Garage.
Microsoft denies Windows 7 battery problem
The software maker says that an error message warning users that their batteries may need replacing appears to be working as intended, despite some complaints.
CNET News Daily Podcast: Blackberry hacked, 4chan blocked, iPad unwanted
On the podcast: Blackberry vulnerabilities, Verizon blocks 4chan sites, the space station gets a new bay window, and more.
Google to make Gmail a little more social
Sources familiar with the company's plans tell CNET that Google is ready to integrate status updates into Gmail in Twitter-like style, with a stream of text and multimedia updates.
EA's game arsenal coming to Facebook?
An exec at the gaming company hinted that its 'Madden NFL' franchise will launch a Facebook version, the first application we've seen of EA's Playfish acquisition to its existing game titles.
Survey: More people looking for help on recycling
Report from Earth911.com shows more people with questions on how and where to recycle in 2009, with PCs, batteries, and TVs topping the list of search queries.
Netflix says ISPs could threaten Web video
Some bandwidth providers sell access to film and TV shows. Will that prompt them to relegate competitors to the Web's "slow lane?" Netflix recently outlined its concerns to the FCC.
Verizon temporarily blocks some 4chan sites
Verizon spokesman says carrier blocked sites associated with online forum to thwart network attacks. It's not clear which sites were affected and exactly what the trouble was.
Google vs. Microsoft marketing
The two company have very different approaches to computing, which seems to be reflected in their respective advertising campaigns.
Areva buys solar-thermal start-up Ausra
Strong in nuclear power, Areva purchases concentrating solar-power company Ausra to expand its renewable energy portfolio.
Security software maker Vitamin D exits beta
The software, created by three former Palm executives, lets people use an ordinary Webcam as a security system.


Marketplace Report - APM

APM: Marketplace
Marketplace
Fed puts focus on plan to tighten credit
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to testify on Capitol Hill about how the Fed plans to prevent inflation once the economy recovers. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports the Fed has a new tool at its disposal.
Debt crisis puts pressure on eurozone
The debt of some eurozone countries, like Greece, is leading to market anxieties. Stephen Beard reports on whether the euro can hold together.
MGM bets on Macau over Atlantic City
MGM Mirage is under pressure from New Jersey gaming regulators for alleged links its partner may have to Chinese organized crime syndicates. So MGM is divesting its stake in Atlantic City and holding onto its casino venture in China. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Best way to spread Haiti relief funds
More than $640 million has been raised for Haiti so far, and the biggest agencies have gotten the most of it. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Stacey Palmer talks with Kai Ryssdal about some ways money might be distributed more widely.
Kia ad spotlights another product
Any Super Bowl broadcast is as much about the commercials as the game. One Super Bowl ad, for the car manufacturer Kia, stood out. Rico Gagliano explains.
How U.S. feels about wealth gap
Most everybody has lost economic ground the past few years, but some people are still wealthy while others are getting by on less. Monthly contributor Dan Ariely talks with Kai Ryssdal about wealth distribution.
Education crisis helps private colleges
Public universities and community colleges are reeling from the impact of state budget cuts as enrollment on their campuses surges. But private colleges have welcomed the excess students with open arms. Caitlan Carroll reports.


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