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FCC Takes Net Neutrality to Court of Public Opinion (Again)

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:18
The FCC continues the fight for net neutrality with a new inquiry for public input, but advocates are becoming frustrated at the ongoing debate and lack of action.



Network neutrality - Federal Communications Commission - FCC - Google - Programming

The iPod Classic Lives!

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:27
Apple confirmed that the boxy and big iPod classic line digital music players will live on.



Apple - iPod - Apple iPod - Shopping - Digital Portable Players

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Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:27

Apple iOS 4.2 Readies the iPad for Work

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:00
With multitasking, shared files, and wireless printing, Apple's 4.2 iOS upgrades iPad for business use.



Apple - IPad - IPhone - IOS - Steve Jobs

Botnet Takedown May Yield Valuable Data

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:40
Researchers are hoping to get a better insight on botnets after taking down Pushdo, one of the top five networks of hacked computers responsible for spam.



Botnet - Spam - E-mail - Pushdo botnet - Pushdo

Samsung Galaxy Tab Makes Its Intriguing Debut

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:00
Based on the specs and features revealed today at IFA in Berlin, the Tab is shaping up to be a worthy challenger to the iPad.



Berlin - IPad - Samsung Group - Germany - Android

Baidu Launches New Entertainment Features for Search Engine

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:50
Baidu, China's largest search engine, officially launched a series of new entertainment features on Thursday



Baidu - Web search engine - China - Google - Search Engines

Living Room is Tech Battleground - Again

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 02:20
Tech companies have tried--and failed--to conquer the living room for years. And while some recent efforts have gained traction, the set-top box market is still wide open.



AppleTV - Apple - Set-top box - Business - Companies

iTunes Celebrates Centenary With Social Features Bonanza

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 01:56
Take a closer look at iTunes 10's updated interface and new social features.



iTunes - Apple - Steve Jobs - Peripherals - Hardware

The Web's Most Annoying Apps

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 01:54
They install icons, they get up in your face with trivial alerts, they demand that you update and then restart--three times a week. We’ve all used these apps, and they’re always a pain.



Icons - Desktop Customization - Macintosh - United States - Graphics

The Most Dangerous Jobs in Technology

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 01:00
For most desk-bound IT workers, the workplace is relatively tame. Others who earn a living in the technology realm, however, confront danger on a regular basis.



Technology - Business - Energy - Mobile phone - Entertainment

Remains of the Day: Did I Miss Anything?

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 00:20
You ever get that nagging feeling at the back of your mind that you've missed something important? Huh. Well, it was probably nothing. I mean, after all, what...



Remains of the Day - Health - Emma Thompson - United States - Howards End

Fujitsu Says Green IT Services Can Cut Bills by 20 Percent

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 23:10
Fujitsu is offering new services in the U.S. and the U.K. aimed at helping reduce IT energy bills.



Fujitsu - Business - United States - Energy - Green computing

3Par Faces Lawsuit as Bidding War Continues

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 23:10
Crossroads Systems has sued 3Par and six other companies for patent infringement.



Patent infringement - Intellectual property - Law - Services - Patent

Hands on With Apple's New iPods, Apple TV

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:47
After a brief chance to play with Apple's new toys, here are some first impressions.



Apple - IPod - AppleTV - IPod Touch - iTunes

New iPods vs. Old: Specs, Design Reveal Big Improvements

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:41
Comparing technical specification of the most recent generation of iPods with their most recent predecessors show big improvements - not to mention better design aesthetics.



IPod - Apple - IPod Touch - IPhone - Specification

3D Content Is King at Giant Tech Show

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:30
More content is needed for 3D to take off in the living room. An important part will be self-generated, Panasonic said on Wednesday at IFA.



Panasonic Corporation - Panasonic - Blu-ray Disc - Arts - Movies

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Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:30

ActiveState Prepares Python for Databases

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:30
The new ActiveState Python distribution includes modules for GUI design and interacting with databases.



Python - ActiveState - Programming - Languages - Graphical user interface

6 Super Wi-Fi Tools for Windows

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 21:59
Free or cheap apps can help troubleshoot your wireless network, turn your laptop into a hot spot and more.



Hotspot - Wireless - Data Communications - Wireless network - 802.11