Audit Notes: Bennett on Health Care, Fortune , WaPo Digital, FacebookThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:47PMTerence and I didn’t have to think about money, allocation of medical resources, the struggles of more than 46 million uninsured Americans, or the impact on corporate bottom lines.
Verizon Said to Be Aiming to Release Microsoft Phones (Correct)Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:35PMVerizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone carrier, will release two phones from Microsoft Corp. that are targeted at teenagers around May or June, two people familiar with the companies’ plans said.
Games: The Price is Right 2010, Other Games Arrive at the App StoreThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:12PMLudia on Thursday invited players to come on down for The Price is Right 2010 (US$4.99) on iPhone and iPod touch. Other new games include Chillingo’s shoot-‘em-up title Radio Flare REDUX ($2.99), the racer Raging Thunder 2 ($4.99), and a port of the Nintendo Wii shooter Cocoto Magic Circus ($0.99). In addition, MeanFreePath has released a Vendettas update for its MMO Turf Wars, allowing lower ...
HTC denies infringing iPhone patentsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:38PMTop Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has denied infringing iPhone patents held by Apple after the US technology giant filed a lawsuit in the United States.
Microsoft Open-Sources Clever U-Prove Identity FrameworkWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:35PM"Ultimately, we want to be able to securely make transactions without giving third parties the ability to masquerade as us; we want to be able to visit websites and make purchases without those sites being able to track us or combine different pieces of information to draw a more complete picture of us; we want to be able to be able to disclose some information about ourselves, but not ...
Marietta College Student Studying in ChileWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:35PMA Marietta College student, studying in Chile, has been able to get in touch with family and friends since the devastating earthquake hit there.
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Skype comes to Symbian-based Nokia phonesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:33PMNokia smartphone owners now have the ability to stay connected with their Skype buddies while on the go. Skype and Nokia have announced that a Skype client for Nokia smartphones based on the Symbian platform is now available. Skype for Symbian works over a Wi-Fi or mobile data connections including GPRS, EDGE and 3G. Best [...]
Traffic increases at Asheville Regional AirportWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:33PMASHEVILLE — Commercial passenger traffic at Asheville Regional Airport rose 4.1 percent last year over 2008, the airport says.
Jets place second-round tender on RB-KR WashingtonWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:30PMNEW YORK — The Jets have placed a second-round tender on restricted free agent running back-kick returner Leon Washington, according to his agent.
Microsoft expected to unveilupdated telephone softwareSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:53PMNEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. is expected to announce a major revamp of its phone software Monday, in an attempt to regain momentum in a crucial market where it’s been overshadowed.
Planning a vibrant downtown Waco: Q&A with urban planning consultants John Fregonese, Glen BolenSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:12PMNoted urban planning consultant John Fregonese, of Portland-based Fregonese Associates, will meet with the Imagine Waco steering committee on Feb. 24 to discuss top goals and vision statements drawn from public sessions held last year to gain ideas about growing greater downtown Waco during the next four decades.
Search partySaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:11PMGoogle is certainly into searching -- searching for what the company wants to be in two years. In the last four months, the Internet giant has made major announcements in the cellphone, broadband and social-media arenas. These recent moves have pitted Google against some formidable adversaries, including Apple, Facebook, AT...
Huge waves at Mavericks injure spectatorsSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:05PMThe Super Bowl of Surfing lived up to its legend today, and then some. The waves were so big they caused collateral damage on the sidelines. Long before South African Chris Bertish won the $50,000 first prize at the seventh Mavericks Surf Contest north of...
iPhones keeping ski resorts honest on snow reportsFriday, January 29, 2010 @ 8:48AMEver hit the slopes only to find 4 inches of fresh snow instead of the 8 inches you were promised? That may be because ski areas have exaggerated their snowfalls on weekends to entice skiers, according to a study by two Dartmouth College professors.
Talking owl breakthrough for digital firmFriday, January 29, 2010 @ 8:37AMMUSIC project Owl City, which is current number one in the single charts, has turned to a Cardiff digital company to create a downloadable animated talking owl.
JetBlue expects weekend delaysFriday, January 29, 2010 @ 8:34AMA warning for travelers flying JetBlue this weekend: prepare for delays.
4 arrested in NJ prostitution shakedownTuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 5:16PMIn Toms river four people are accused of luring a man to what he thought was a rendezvous with a prostitute, posing as police and stealing from him.
Emergency work on I-295 causes 8-mile backupTuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 5:15PMEmergency road work and pothole repairs on Interstate 295 near Exit 31 are causing a significant traffic problem this morning, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Quanta to develop smartbook the size of an iPhoneTuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 5:12PMQuanta Computer, which supplies Apple and HP, will build a smartbook, according to a Tuesday report. The idea is for a "computer in an iPhone form factor," according to Quanta Chairman Barry Lam, who also added the company is seeking more strategic investments to keep making a profit. The smartbook will rely on a 3.5-inch touchscreen display and will have the ability to make voice calls as well ...
New Streaming Media Devices for 2010Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 5:09PMDisconnect your laptop from your TV for good with these powerful and affordable streaming media devices launching in 2010.
AT&T Controversially Blocks Online iPhone Sales for New YorkersMonday, December 28, 2009 @ 1:04PMAn AT&T website notice states that New York is not ready for the iPhone and an elaborate explanation has yet to be provided by the company TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff It was reported earlier today that a reader contacted the Consumerist to inform them that AT&T’s online store prevented him from purchasing an iPhone due to the fact that he entered a New York area zip code. ARSTechnica.com is ...
The App Store Christmas: iPod touch surpassed iPhone in app downloadsMonday, December 28, 2009 @ 12:58PMThe iPod touch will probably surpass its stellar holiday 2008 sales by a large margin, TechCrunch concluded based on app usage data from the mobile analytics firm Flurry. The venture-backed San Francisco analytics company reported a nearly 1000 percent jump in iPod touch downloads on Christmas Day. This is the first time that Apple’s gaming [...]
AT&T Resumes New York iPhone SalesMonday, December 28, 2009 @ 12:55PMAfter halting web-based iPhone sales to New York City residents over the weekend, AT&T resumes internet sales.
Globalive wades into price battleSunday, December 13, 2009 @ 7:01PMAs Wind Mobile rushes to begin selling wireless phone service in Canada as early as today, the country’s newest cellphone company is about to step into the first real price war the wireless industry has seen in nearly a decade.
With a New Phone, Google May Challenge AppleSunday, December 13, 2009 @ 6:48PMGoogle plans to begin selling its unlocked smartphone early next year, a move that could challenge Apple’s leadership in the market.
Google phone rumours gain momentumSunday, December 13, 2009 @ 6:45PMSAN FRANCISCO - The Internet on Saturday buzzed with renewed rumours of Google making its own smartphone, after the Internet powerhouse said it is internally dabbling with a mobile device.
Kelly off and running at Notre DameSaturday, December 12, 2009 @ 2:54PMHe assures the faithful, now all he has to do is win David Haugh: College football Camelot officially arrived Friday on the Notre Dame campus. Nowhere does idealism sell better than under the Golden Dome -- and on days they hire new football coaches it flies off the shelves. Buyer, beware.
Mass Effect 2 gets geeky with an all-star voice castSaturday, December 12, 2009 @ 2:43PMMass Effect was revered for its incredible story more so than its solid RPG/shooter gameplay, and a large part of that was a result of the game’s phenomenal voice actors. Mass Effect 2 is clearly aiming to keep its characters interesting, as a wave of new characters and voice-over performers have been revealed. The list [...]
Tiger Woods: Two weeks shatter a legendSaturday, December 12, 2009 @ 2:23PMTiger Woods had to be a happy man as he settled into a seat on his private jet for the long flight home from Australia. His successful comeback year was all but complete
Slough accepts the call to be 4G mobile phone trailblazerSaturday, December 12, 2009 @ 2:05PMSlough, the Berkshire town lampooned by Ricky Gervais in The Office, has this weekend become the first place in the UK to experience fast mobile internet speeds which allow users to watch high-definition TV on their mobile phones.
AT&T: On the Decline?Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 2:01PMRate hikes, network hassles, bad ads -- AT&T is having trouble on land and in air.
Empty stockings a hang-upFriday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:26PMThousands of Bay State kids could wake up Christmas morning to empty stockings as cash-strapped charities scramble to collect toys in the face of a long, grinding recession. ...
E-readers are gaining popularity rapidlyFriday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:21PMVictoria McNary usually finds romance and mystery in the paperback shelves at the grocery store. But one recent day she stopped into Barnes & Noble to consider curling up with a good Nook. Bigger than an iPhone, smaller than a netbook, the Nook is Barnes & Noble’s entry into what might be the next great gadget war. It is challenging Amazon’s pioneering Kindle and Sony’s Reader in the quest to ...
Flyer Files blog: Flyers face adversity, Devils at the same timeFriday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:18PMWhat do you get when you combine a struggling offense with a goalie on the brink of NHL history? The offensively inept Flyers will find out on Saturday when they face Martin Brodeur and the streaking New Jersey Devils.
Apple countersues Nokia for patent infringementFriday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:14PMNEW YORK: Apple, maker of the iconic iPhone, has hit back in a legal row with Nokia and countersued the Finnish telecom giant, alleging it had breached 13 Apple patents.
Gadget Gifts for the 2009 Holiday SeasonFriday, December 11, 2009 @ 9:42PMThis holiday season may not bring any revolutionary new gadget, but existing products are getting significant updates or new accessories that boost their appeal and performance. Author Alan Cohen highlights some of the most noteworthy new offerings for the gadget geek in your life.
Labyrinth 2 TrailerFriday, December 4, 2009 @ 4:53PMLabyrinth 2 (iPhone) The groundbreaking game is back and better than ever!
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Today: H -1 /L -7Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 4:34PMTORONTO — For readers sick of lugging around heavy hardcovers on their commutes and filling their suitcases with half-a-dozen books on vacation, Amazon’s Kindle is a great alternative.
iPhone Owners Gobble Up Online MediaFriday, November 27, 2009 @ 3:50PMAccording to a new study, iPhone owners are more likely to purchase online media — such as on-demand TV on their phones — than average consumers.
Gifts For Pervs Who Like Like Gadgets [Gift Guide]Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 3:34PMEveryone knows a Quagmire or a Masuka that enjoys their gadgets as much as they enjoy themselves—or rather, they enjoy using their gadgets TO enjoy themselves. This is for them, or for you, if...