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Report finds online censorship more sophisticated (AP)

AP - Repressive regimes have stepped up efforts to censor the Internet and jail dissidents, Reporters Without Borders said in a study out Thursday.

Feds pledge tough review of Comcast-NBC deal (AP)

AP - Federal regulators are pledging rigorous reviews of Comcast Corp.'s proposed purchase of NBC Universal to ensure that it would not stifle competition or harm consumers.

February video game sales drop 14 percent (AP)

AP - U.S. retail sales of video games declined 14 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games.

VeriSign to spend more than $300M on tech upgrades (AP)

AP - VeriSign Inc., whose technology is key to allowing Internet users to access Web sites with names ending in ".com" and ".net," plans to spend more than $300 million over the next decade to upgrade its systems.

Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo (AP)

AP - Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us.

Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market (AP)

AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.

Ga. man who posted 'Elton John must die' arrested (AP)

AP - A Georgia man who posted a video of himself on the Internet holding a sign that said "Elton John must die" has been arrested for making terroristic threats.

New iPhone OS Rumored To Finally Allow Multitasking (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Version 4.0 of the operating system for Apple's iPhone, iPod touch, and the forthcoming iPad will represent a major overhaul of the software and will feature a "full-on solution" to one long-standing gripe about Apple's devices -- their inability to multitask.

Verizon Expects a 4G Smartphone Earlier Than Planned (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Verizon Wireless hopes to debut its first 4G smartphone in the middle of next year, months earlier than planned, a company executive revealed Wednesday. The new handset will debut about three to six months after its Long-Term Evolution network launches, Verizon Wireless CTO Anthony Melone told The Wall Street Journal.

OnLive Plans On-Demand Streaming of Video Games (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - In a move to shake up the online gaming industry, OnLive has announced PC and Mac versions of its on-demand, instant-play games will roll out in June during the E3 2010 show. Here's the rub: Gamers don't have to buy a console, and they can get broadband speeds.

OnLive taking videogames into the Internet "cloud" (AFP)

AFP - California startup OnLive plans a June 17 launch for a service that streams videogames over the Internet, meaning players can avoid buying expensive consoles or packaged software.

Safari 4.0.5 offers improvements to Top Sites, third-party plug-ins (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Whether youre a fan of Apples Web browser, or just having some problems with its competition, theres now a new Safari update available just for you. Well, you and everybody elseyou wouldnt want them to feel left out, would you?

SkillSoft 4Q net income falls 16 pct (AP)

AP - SkillSoft PLC, an education software company that has agreed to be taken private, said Thursday its fourth-quarter net income fell 16 percent from a year earlier, when it benefited from a tax windfall.

RadiSys acquires Pactolus; terms not disclosed (AP)

AP - RadiSys Corp., a maker of servers that support wireless phone networks, said Thursday it acquired privately held Pactolus Communications Software Co. Terms were not disclosed.

Google says talks with China ongoing (AFP)

AFP - Google said Thursday that it was in talks with China on the future of the US Internet giant in the Asian nation, after the firm threatened to leave over cyberattacks and state web censorship.

Prototype $200 Tablet Runs Android, Chromium OS, Linux (PC World)

PC World - $200 tablet PCs have been something of a pipe dream. There was the Crunchpad, which was supposed to be $200, but that didnt last very long, coming out as the $400 Joo Joo. If what Freescale showed off at Mobile World Congress becomes reality, though, the dream may finally come true.

Razer, GPG pledge Mac support; DICE investigating (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Now that Valve has pledged to support the Mac with the forthcoming release of Steam on Mac OS X and simultaneous Mac and PC releases for all its upcoming games, several in the gaming industry have been quick to respond with their own pledges of support.

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January, 2010 Featured technology Topics

Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Public Transport
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:16:15 -0600

Imagine if a car robot automatically figures out directions for your travel using Google Maps. The next step is to imagine a next generation of transport without drivers. If sensors are built to automatically detect fellow people who cross the road or other cars that approach this car, then the automatic sensors can guide the automobiles in crowded junctions.

Free Computer - Can You Get One?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:02 -0600

There are many sites on the computer these days that offer you a free computer. Many of these sites are a waste of your valuable time, but some of them are not such a giant scam. On the Internet, you can enter sweepstakes for a chance at winning things like a free computer.

20 Things to Consider When Hiring an IT Professional - A Guide For Small Business Users
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:35:03 -0600

Eventually, the amount of time &knowledge required to maintain your IT on your own, or by an administrator fumbling through manuals and Google searches, will begin to cancel out any cost savings benefits of doing it yourself. When your business reaches that point, it will be time to hire an IT professional. Here are 20 points to consider before you hire an IT professional for your business, big or small.

Computer Repairs - Affordable Services For Home &Business PCs
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:55:37 -0600

People who are interested to know more about Hove repair PC shops should definitely consider the online option. With the introduction of the internet finding information about any shop or service has become extremely simple and swift. The same statement also holds true for those interested in acquainting themselves with Shoreham computer repairs and the service providers in that region.

Mastering Your Inbox - How Much Money is in There? How Much Money Are You Leaving on the Table?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:31:56 -0600

Are you ready to learn to master your email inbox? It's a task we all know we "should"do but I realize some of you need help so I wrote this to help you out. Have you ever stopped to really think about how much money is sitting in your Email Inbox? I mean really, think about it. There are emails from clients that could lead to them not being your client anymore if you don't answer them in a timely manner. Depending on what line of business you are in, there could be requests for proposals, joint venture propositions, and discount codes to save money but only until a certain day, etc. The list goes on.