How Facebook could kill Twitter, and why it won't
Before I start rambling, I'd like to start off by saying that I never really got into the whole microblogging scene. I tried, time and time again, but it just never kept me interested for very long. Maybe that's why one day I went as far as getting down on... Read on »
Microsoft acquires trueSpace creator Caligari
The Virtual Earth team has grown once again with the acquisition of Caligari Corporation, a small company that has been pioneering 3D modeling and animation since it was founded in 1986. In 1994, Caligari released the famous trueSpace, a powerful 3D graphics and animation package (originally for Amiga and now... Read on »
Rumor: Vista SP1 coming February 18, XP SP3 on March 23
French tech website PC INpact is reporting that it got its grubby little hands on the exact release dates of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 as well as Windows XP Service Pack 3. According to a source, Vista SP1 is to be released on the night of February 18 while... Read on »
Yahoo may join Google instead of Microsoft
A source familiar with Yahoo Incorporated's strategy suggested that the company may consider a business alliance with Google Incorporated, as an alternative... Read on »
Google calls Microsoft's bid for Yahoo 'hostile'
Google isn’t particularly happy about Microsoft’s recent proposition to acquire Yahoo. In fact, the company called the bid “hostile” and noted that... Read on »
Review of the Week: Logitech MX3200 by CelticWhisper
As part of the Member-Written Review of the Week, the front page presents to you another review written by one of our very own forum members and posted in Reviews by Members for Members. This week I have chosen CelticWhisper's review of the Logitech MX3200. Pictures are courtesy of CelticWhisper.... Read on »
Bidding reaches $18.55 Billion in U.S. Wireless Auction
Bidding has reached $18.55 billion in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's record-setting auction of government-owned wireless airwaves, covering five separate blocks of spectrum in the auction. The FCC is keeping bidders' identities secret until the entire auction ends, which will happen when no more bids are submitted. A major slice... Read on »
NASA sends the Beatles across the Universe
February 4th will mark the first time NASA beams a song directly into deep space. Quite appropriately, the song in question is The Beatles' "Across the Universe". The transmission, which will be sent at 7 p.m. EST, is being aimed at the North Star, Polaris, which is located 431 light... Read on »
Microsoft HealthVault Connection Center 1.2 Beta
HealthVault Connection Center is a utility you can use with your HealthVault account to add data to your Health Records from health and fitness devices such as heart-rate monitors and blood pressure monitors. When you use HealthVault Connection Center, data from your device is imported into your computer and then... Read on »
Google: Scientology is a Dangerous Cult
Just over a year ago, Google made it harder to achieve Googlebombing, the act of hundreds of Internet users linking up specific words with certain web sites in order to produce a desired (and usually comical) search result, by altering the algorithm responsible for analyzing link structures on web sites.... Read on »
Motorola considering 'Structural and Strategic Realignment'
The rumours of the company abandoning its handset business weren’t spot on, but there was a kernel of truth deep within. Motorola Incorporated is reportedly exploring the structural and strategic realignment of its businesses. The company’s alternatives may include the separation of Mobile Devices from its other businesses in order... Read on »
Amazon to acquire Audible for $300 million
By the second quarter of 2008, Amazon.com Incorporated plans to acquire Audible Incorporated, the leading online provider of premium digital spoken word audio content. Through its web sites in the US and UK and alliances in Germany and France, Audible.com offers over 80,000 programs, including digital audio editions of books,... Read on »
MSN goes to the Grammys
Well, actually, the Pre-Grammys. MSN has been signed on as the exclusive online broadcaster and as a title sponsor of Clive Davis’ legendary Pre-Grammy Party, which will be held February 9 in Beverly Hills, California. On Sunday, February 10, music fans can log on to music.msn.com for access to performances... Read on »
Facebook.com increases Visitor Count by 81% through 2007
According to an analysis of the top 100 U.S. Internet properties in 2007 by comScore, social networking giant Facebook.com reaped the benefits of opening registration to all users, jumping 81% versus December 2006 to 34.7 million visitors in December 2007. Facebook is of course still quite behind the social networking... Read on »
Dell closes 140 kiosks in the United States
As part of its recent retail strategy, Dell has announced plans to close 140 kiosks in the United States. Customers can still, however, purchase laptop and desktop computers in more than 10,000 retail outlets worldwide. The kiosks outside the U.S. are not affected with the changes the company is making.... Read on »
eBay announces Price Changes
eBay Incorporated plans to lower fees for listing items, raise minimum selling standards, and offer its best sellers incentives and discounts. To improve the buying experience, the company announced it is making changes in three major areas that influence seller behaviour: fee structure, seller incentives and standards, and feedback. The... Read on »
News Archives
- Sony to discontinue 80GB PS3, says retailer memo · 11 comments Hot!
- Microsoft: $16.37 Billion Revenue in Record-Breaking Q2 · 29 comments Hot!
- Cable Company Empties 14,000 E-Mail Accounts · 36 comments Hot!
- MySpace, BBC Reach Global Video Deal · 1 comment
- AT&T ends '07 with about 2 million iPhone customers · 5 comments Hot!
- Windows Vista Security One Year Later · 40 comments Hot!
- Firefox leaks info useful to attackers · 17 comments Hot!
- Dell Opens Second European Plant in Poland · 7 comments Hot!
- Ubuntu 7.10 on XPS M1330, Ubuntu on Dells comes to Spain · 8 comments Hot!
- Apple senior execs get bonuses, Jobs still at $1 · 37 comments Hot!
-
Will you be upgrading to Windows 7?
- Yes
2491 - No
258
