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- Presenting the MiFi of Your Dreams Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16PMVirgin Mobile’s MiFi is nearly like the ones offered by Sprint and Verizon but with three exceptions: an unlimited data plan, no contract and a $40-a-month service fee.
- YOG Merchandise Licensee embarrassed Singapore Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:37PMWhile the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) has concluded, trading for one of its rare Olympic pins is just starting to heat up. Among the Olympic pins for the YOG is the Singapore 2010 Map pin set, whereby the five related pins come together to form the shape of Singapore on a map. Each of these [...]
- In the heat of action Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:56PM:The Razer Lycosa is an evolved and sleeker Razer Tarantula with stripped off functionality. The original Tarantula was a great keyboard but what concerned us was the ‘stripped off functionality’ amounting to how Razer cut corners to reduce the price and spawn a totally new product.
- New HP Laptops Feature 3D, Wireless HDTV Streaming Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:33PMNew models emphasize 3D, audio and an adapter that lets users stream high-definition movies from a computer to an HDTV. High-definition television - Hewlett-Packard - Television - Business - HDTV
- Behind Germany's Stereo Bike Company Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:19PMGermany boasts one of the strongest BMX scenes in Europe, so it should come as no surprise that it has developed its own bike industry which has stamped its influence across the world, and right here right now we want to profile a company which might be news to you, namely, Stereo Bike Co. Stereo hit...
- Field Science: Stanford Hospital, 49ers Advance Sports Medicine Through Innovative Research Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:29AMSTANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In collaboration with Newton’s laws of motion, most notably that one about force equaling mass times acceleration, the San Francisco 49ers are helping physicians and scientists at Stanford University Medical Center learn more about the biomechanics of football injuries. Daniel Garza, MD, an emergency and sports medicine physician at Stanford Hospital & Clinics ...
- Field Science: Stanford Hospital, 49ers Advance Sports Medicine Through Innovative Research Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:22AMSTANFORD, Calif.----In collaboration with Newton’s laws of motion, most notably that one about force equaling mass times acceleration, the San Francisco 49ers are helping physicians and scientists at Stanford University Medical Center learn more about the biomechanics of football injuries.
- Your iPad Or Mine? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:12AMLike Ray Kinsella’s baseball, dairy farming is the constant through Raymond Cross’ life.
- HP Wireless TV Connect streams 1080p video, hits Intel WiDi where it hurts Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:07PMWe have to say it's a bit odd for HP to be announcing its own wireless streaming peripheral -- it seems like something more up IOGEAR or Belkin's alley -- but the $199 Wireless TV Connect is exactly what we've been waiting for in some respects. Sure, the box that you have to connect to your laptop via HDMI and USB for power is a bit on the large side, but it's capable of streaming 1080p content ...
- HP unleashes Envy 17 3D, HP Envy 14 Beats edition and specially-cooled Pavilion dm3 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:07PMWe know, it feels like it was just a few months ago that the new Envy 14 and 17 hit the market, but HP isn't quite finished tinkering with its aluminum laptops. First up is the new Envy 14 Beats edition, which just like the previous Envy 15 Beats has a totally different black and red design than the rest of the Envy line along with a a pretty awesome red backlit keyboard. Apart from the ...
- REVIEWS: Samsung R480 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:25PMSamsung recently outed its latest laptop contenders for the Philippine market, with the Intel Core i5-powered R480 (aka the tongue-twisting NP-R480-JT03PH) taking center stage. This particular model has caught the attention of many folks with what it's got inside and out, but how does it fare compared to the rest of the pack? It's only natural for the sleek red-and-black R480 to be given the ...
- NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 31 August 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:37PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. More catching up on Science!
- NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 30 August 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:37PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 13 of Increment 24. Big Science this week!
- Cars: The next hacking frontier? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:18PMEfforts to make autos safer and more energy efficient with embedded computers and wireless technologies are also increasing security risks, experts say.
- Technobuddy: How to avoid killing your PC Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:01AMTechnobuddy: How to avoid killing your PC
- Burning Man's Open Source Cell Phone System Could Help Save the World Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:38AMToday I bring you a story that has it all: a solar-powered, low-cost, open source cellular network that's revolutionizing coverage in underprivileged and off-grid spots. It uses VoIP yet works with existing cell phones. It has pedigreed founders. Best of all, it is part of the sex, drugs and art collectively known as Burning Man. Where do you want me to begin?
- A look at the new Nokia N8 smartphone Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:23AMWe recently got our hands on Nokia's upcoming flagship Symbian^3 device, the Nokia N8, which is due to release at the end of September. A hands-on preview to whet your appetite.
- Springs church accuses prosecutors of bias in fraud case Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:23AMMembers of Colorado Springs Fellowship say federal prosecutors have wrongly involved their church in a case in which the pastor's son and other congregants stand accused of defrauding dozens of Colorado employment companies of millions of dollars.
- Working computers in the harshest conditions Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:04AMComputer advice is easy to come by if you're in an office somewhere, but what about when you're floating on the Atlantic Ocean or orbiting the Earth?
- Students generating power on UNT campus Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:23PMDENTON — The University of North Texas is known as the "Mean Green," but the namesake didn't have anything to do with actually going green — until now. The school's recreation center is being touted as the largest human power plant. When students get on the elliptical machines to burn calories, they have the ability to burn generate enough kilowatts to do so much more. "This is the magic right ...
- Clearwire's Rover service goes live, offers $5/day 4G service Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:58PMLooks like the prepaid wireless data market is starting to heat up: Clearwire just launched its Rover service, which offers 4G wireless data for as little as $5 a day -- with two free days included when you first sign up. That's not bad if you just need a quick hit here or there, although you need to pony up $150 for that Rover Puck WiFi hotspot we saw at the FCC last month or $100 for a USB ...
- Dangerous connection Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:18PMNadia Kajouji was one of many suicidal individuals who explore suicide websites and chat-rooms online. Sometimes, they find support; other times, they encounter people hoping to push them over the edge.
- LHC computing grid pushes petabytes of data, beats expectations Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:23AMThe LHC isn't simply the most powerful particle accelerator ever created. Handling the huge amounts of data it produces has required the creation of one of the biggest computer grids on the planet. The planning and testing of the compute facilities has been taking place for years, but it's only recently that the grid has had to deal with the output from actual collisions. How did it do? "From ...
- Expert Says to Turn Electronics Off in Your Hot Car Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:46AMWe have another heat wave to contend with this week and while humans can get out of the hot temperatures, sometimes personal electronics cannot. KYW’s Kim Glovas reports if you are experiencing problems with a cell phone, laptop, or an iPod that has been left in a hot vehicle this summer, it might be because [...]
- Construction of Far East Dallas library moving forward Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:30AMWhen Thelma Mims moved into the Buckner Park Apartments, it was a lovely place with swimming pools and play areas. But 25 years later, the complex is pretty grim. She said the pools are closed, the courtyards are barren and young people "gang up" with nothing to do.
- Dan Kelly: College freshman needs more experience Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:15PMMy son, Elliott, 20, and daughter, Morgan, 18, came up earlier this month for a week of vacation from the South Texas heat. He's starting his junior year as a psychology major at Texas State in San Marcos. She's starting her freshman year at Northeast Lakeview College in Live Oak.
- 24 hours: Keegan Barnard Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:38PMThe busy season is just starting for green-waste decontaminator Keegan Barnard. Fleur Cogle investigates.
- A Mooney Girl Is Born, Final Chapter Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:57PMThrough the combination of providence, skill and the safety features of our Mooney, we all walked ou
- Iraq's troubled young hearts Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:36PMA decimated healthcare system cannot meet the need for pediatric heart surgery. In all the waiting list is above 20,000.
- Thieves loot home after fire Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:15PMAn Invercargill man who saved his son's life in a house fire on Saturday night said thieves later pilfered the charred remains of his home, stealing his few remaining possessions.
- Questions remain Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:18AMNORMAN — Stuffed animals and crosses are placed near fenced property in rural McClain County where a young mother once lived with her two children in a trailer house.
- Itchy awareness grows as bedbugs make comeback Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:53AMBedbugs seem to be making a comeback nationwide, but experts say there is no need to panic.
- Email Newsletters Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:55AMAnimal health and well-being topics will be the focus of the new “Technology Tuesdays” webinar series offered by Penn State Dairy Alliance.
- Intel-McAfee signals future toward secure devices Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:44AMDespite investor unhappiness over lack of synergy between both companies, the alliance will lead way for security to be integrated into connected devices including mobiles and machine-to-machine systems, says industry analyst.
- Intel-McAfee union signals future toward secure devices Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:14AMDespite investor unhappiness over lack of synergy between both companies, the alliance will path way for security to be re-strategized into future connected devices, says industry analyst. Compare your salary Use the IT salary benchmark wizard and know the average salary differences between different job functions. Join activeTechPros. http://www.activetechpros.com
- Federal Judge Sanctions Tech Company Over Handling of E-Discovery Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:02AMA judge has sanctioned a leader in flash drive technology for mishandling e-discovery in what the judge called a "David and Goliath-like" struggle. The judge ruled he would instruct the jury to draw a negative inference from the fact that SanDisk, which has a market capitalization of $8.7 billion, had lost hard drives from laptops issued to two ex-employees, the plaintiffs.
- Federal Judge Sanctions Tech Company Over Handling of E-Discovery Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:38AMA judge has sanctioned a leader in flash drive technology for mishandling e-discovery in what the judge called a "David and Goliath-like" struggle. The judge ruled he would instruct the jury to draw a negative inference from the fact that SanDisk, which has a market capitalization of $8.7 billion, had lost hard drives from laptops issued to two ex-employees, the plaintiffs. The judge noted that ...
- Cooler Master NotePal U3 Review Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:26PMLaptops these days produce a lot of heat, and it's a good idea to try to pull some of that heat away from the components in the computer to help make your laptop more stable, increase your laptop life, and, if you choose to overclock your laptop, to unlock a little extra potential.
- Corsair A50 and A70 Review Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:26PMPrimarily known for their desktop and laptop memory, Corsair has been expanding their product lines to solid state hard drives, power supplies, as well as cases and cooling products.
- Laptop malady a burning issue Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:10PMDanville dermatologist reports rashes caused by notebook computers' heat If you believe the Internet, you should never let your laptop anywhere near your lap.
- Technology comes to the rescue Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:06PMWaterford Institute of Technology has landed a €15.8m grant to research the use of social networks to link all technologies in and outside the home, writes LISA O'CARROLL
- The Best Tech For College Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:42PMA mobile note-taker and Internet alarm clock are two must-haves this fall.
- Sit. Stay. Heal Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:13PMOzzy isn’t sure about the ladies with the needle. The Jack Russell-Dalmatian mix warily eyes the women kneeling on owner Mary Quayle’s kitchen floor, even though the ladies in pink T-shirts pat the ground and offer treats. Ozzy would rather not be Mobile Pet Vets’ first patient of the day.
- AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand Review Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:04PMLaptops are becoming ever so popular these days that most people use them as desktop replacements. They are extremely convenient because of their portable size and having everything built-in (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). But there are sacrifices for this increase in convenience. You lose the comfort of having a raised monitor, there’s increase in heat [...] Filed in categories: Laptop Gear ...
- Bacteria used to make wearable batteries that could be sprayed onto clothes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:41AMScientists used two harmless viruses to create high-performance, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that could power portable electronic devices.
- South Korea, Bolivia Agree to Deepen Discussions on Lithium Development Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:42PMSouth Korea and Bolivia agreed to deepen discussions for a possible joint venture on developing lithium deposits in the South American nation.
- My daughter is leaving and I’m a wreck Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:26PMI’d somehow fooled myself into thinking this wouldn’t happen – she’s heading to university and her life will truly be hers, not ours any more
- Jet Set: Leela James & BV Buzz Offer Must-Haves For The Hip Traveler Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:27PMFiled under: Exclusives , Interviews , Music , Photos When you tour as much soul siren Leela James , you spend a lot of time living out of your suitcase. BV Buzz wanted to know what things helped the pint-sized R&B vocalist with the super-sized voice feel more comfortable on the road. The Los Angeles-bred singer, whose current CD 'My Soul' (Stax Records) is in stores now, shared her travel ...
- Showtime Starlets Say a South Florida Smut King Tricked Them Into Soft-Core. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:07PMA crowded diner at lunchtime is not the best place to watch soft-core porn. But Beach Heat: Miami is cinema, not smut. So director Bill Fisher whips out a laptop and cues up "Make-up Sex," the seventh episode of the Showtime series that debuted three weeks ago, while waitresses deliver mat...
- ATI takes Nvidia down in a laptop benchmark test Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:50AMTHE INQUIRER Two Mobility HD5870s whup a GTX480M