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Olympus calls shareholder meeting - TG Daily
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.
HP Opens Up Its Switches to OpenFlow - LinuxToday News
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
EnterpriseNetworkingPlanet: HP is taking the bold step of being the first major vendor to offer full commercial support for open source OpenFlow software defined networking technology.
XFS: the filesystem of the future? - LinuxToday News
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
LWN: Linux has a lot of filesystems, but two of them (ext4 and btrfs) tend to get most of the attention.
How to Use Facebook through the Command Line - LinuxToday News
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
UbuntuManual: A majority of Linux users prefer sticking to their terminal rather than accessing through a GUI for most of their daily tasks.
U.S. viewers can watch Super Bowl on Mac, iOS - Macworld
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
U.S. viewers can watch Sunday's Super Bowl on either their Macs or their iPad.
U.S. researchers discover new species of crocodile dubbed 'Shieldcroc' dating back 95 million years - Fox News
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
A new species of prehistoric crocodile that dates back 95 million years ago has been identified by a University of Missouri researcher.
Website can find your exact location with your phone number - Fox News
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
In the battle for privacy on the Internet, even the most helpful tools designed to fight bank fraud and even find missing children could be used for much more nefarious purposes.
Understanding the /bin, /sbin, /usr/bin, /usr/sbin Split - LinuxToday News
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
OSnews: If you've used UNIX or any of its derivatives, you've probably wondered why there's /bin, /sbin, /usr/bin, /usr/sbin in the file system.
Google Earth update erases 'Atlantis' error - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
A Google Earth map that raised rumors of the lost city of Atlantis has gotten a much-needed update, ridding the seafloor of a gridlike pattern that some vigilant users suspected were sunken streets from the mythological underwater city.
MPs fear far-right terror threat - TG Daily
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
MPs call on internet service providers to make greater efforts to remove violent extremist material.
Syrian pro-government TV's texting service hacked - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Syria's state broadcaster said on Sunday that the text message news service of a separate, pro-government TV station had been hacked and was being used to disseminate "false messages."
Report: Facebook to start mobile ads by March - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Facebook, the social network giant, is set to begin showing advertisements to users on mobile devices before its $5 billion initial public offering, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Most radicalism linked to Internet, say UK lawmakers - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Internet service providers should do more to prevent violent extremism from being promoted on the Web, British lawmakers said in a report that states that the Internet has surpassed universities and prisons as a place where dangerous ideas are developed and traded.
Senate: Bigger US role in corporate cybersecurity - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
A developing Senate plan that would bolster the government's ability to regulate the computer security of companies that run critical industries is drawing strong opposition from businesses that say it goes too far and security experts who believe it should have even more teeth.
Hackers apparently hit Swedish government site - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
A group linked to the hacker network Anonymous on Saturday said it had attacked the Swedish government's website, bringing it down for periods of time by overloading it with traffic.
Open Source Migration Checklist - LinuxToday News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
PC Quest: "Presented here are the key points to keep in mind before moving to open source software."
Weekend project: Zap Your Coworkers' Minds with Multi-Pointer X - LinuxToday News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Linux.com: Care to rethink your desktop user experience? It may be simpler than you think.
Open Source Tackles Healthcare In Places Microsoft Can't - LinuxToday News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
WIRED Enterprise: "First created in 2004, OpenMRS is now used in countries across the globe, including Rwanda, Mozambique, Haiti, India, China, and the Phillipines."
For Facebook, 'Hacker Way' is way of life - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Facebook's billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls himself a "hacker" in a 479-word essay he wrote describing his company's philosophy of constant development and improvement.
Weekly Wrap: Lion bugs, iBooks Author, Final Cut Pro X - Macworld
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Once a week, we gather together to recap the best stories published on Macworld over the past seven days. This week, those include software updates from Apple--and the problems that go along with them--tips on using your Mac more efficiently, and plenty more.
Say What? Top Five IT Quotes of the Week - LinuxToday News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
InternetNews: So how much do Linux Foundation fellows make anyways?
Linux 3.3 Will Let You Boot Into Android: Greg-KH - LinuxToday News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Muktware: The 3.3 kernel release will let you boot an Android userspace with no modifications, but not very good power management.
Citi hit in Brazilian hacker attack; bank says no data breach - Fox News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
A computer hacker group on Friday continued a wave of attacks against Brazilian financial websites, hampering the sites of Citigroup Inc. and other prominent institutions.
Apple releases major security update for OS X - Fox News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Apple has rolled out a big batch of security fixes for several of its popular software products and components, including the Mac OS X 10.7 Lion operating system.
The Geek Squad helps you back up, clean up, and upgrade - Fox News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Wireless not connecting? Computer takes forever to shut down? Trying to sell an old laptop? You've got the tech questions, the Geek Squad has tech answers.
First 'vampire' bat fly fossil discovered - Fox News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
A one-of-a-kind fossil shows that so-called bat flies — tiny vampire insects that survive on the blood of bats — have been parasitizing the winged mammals and spreading bat malaria for at least 20 million years, scientists report in a pair of studies Friday.
Hackers apparently hit Swedish government site - Fox News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
A group linked to the hacker network Anonymous says it has attacked the Swedish government's website and shut it down by overloading it.
Russian scientists eye mission to moon this decade - Fox News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Russia’s space agency and training center for cosmonauts is launching a campaign to choose a new team of cosmonauts to train for a special mission, most likely for the moon this decade, Pravda.ru reported
Hackers claim to have intercepted call between FBI, Scotland Yard - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
A sensitive conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was recorded and released online by the hackers in Anonymous, the group claimed Friday.
Anonymous goes after Marine in Haditha case - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Anonymous posted 3 gigabytes' worth of email correspondence by attorneys involved in the case of U.S. Marine Frank Wuterich, who recently pleaded guilty to killing two dozen unarmed Iraqi women and children in 2005.
Small moves add up in commercial space - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Commercial ventures have been taking lots of small steps toward the next giant leap in spaceflight — and the federal government is helping them out.
Largest optical telescope created - TG Daily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Astronomers at the Paranal observatory combine four telescope to create the world's largest virtual device with a 130m-mirror.
Missing scientists mystery deepens in frozen Antarctica - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
A group of Russian scientists plumbing the frozen Antarctic in search of a lake buried in ice for tens of millions of years have failed to respond to increasingly anxious U.S. colleagues -- and as the days creep by, the fate of the team remains unknown.
How to watch the Super Bowl on your smartphone - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Let the game begin…on your smartphone! The best way to experience the Super Bowl is right in the palm of your hand.
Tech Comics: "Daydream of a Tech Salesman" - LinuxToday News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Datamation: Tech salesman have daydreams just like everyone else.
Moving from Windows to Linux: Easy Steps and Resources - LinuxToday News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
OSTATIC: "There are a number of free resources available for Windows users who want to take the Linux plunge. In this post, you'll find our updated collection of several of them that can make moving to Linux very easy."
The problem with the founder's letter - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
FORTUNE -- For Internet companies going public, the founder's letter is becoming a ritual with a purely symbolic value, a rite of passage into the adulthood of public markets. Larry Page and Sergey Brin started it when Google (GOOG) went public in 2004. Andrew Mason raised it to absurd new heights when Groupon (GRPN) launched its IPO last year.
Megaupload founder refused bail in New Zealand - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
A New Zealand court refused an appeal by the founder of online file-sharing site Megaupload.com to be freed on bail, Friday, agreeing with prosecutors there was a risk he would attempt to flee before an extradition hearing.
Sports apps for your smartphone, just in time for the Super Bowl - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
So maybe your favorite team didn’t make it to the Super Bowl, but you can still enjoy the game and other events with these apps loaded on your smartphone.
Terrifying giant crustaceans found in deep sea - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Scientists on an expedition to sample a deep-sea trench got a surprise when their traps brought back seven giant crustaceans glimpsed only a handful of times in human history.
BT fibre optic 'game changer' vow - TG Daily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Fibre optic broadband connections to at speeds of 300 Mbps will be available 'on demand' in the UK next year, BT says.
How to chat with an NFL star during the Super Bowl - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Just in time for the Super Bowl, U.S. military personnel can use a free app to talk about the big game with their family and friends -- and a few football players themselves.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack - TG Daily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
Apple overturns Motorola's ban - TG Daily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
Survey: Kindle Fire owners like cost, but have gripes - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
A new survey shows that Kindle Fire owners are happiest with the low cost of their devices, but among their gripes are a lack of volume buttons and a camera as well as a short battery life.
Experiments look at how to fight fire in space - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
New experiments on the International Space Station may reveal tips on fighting fires in space, and back here on Earth, too.
RAW DATA: Rough transcript of FBI call allegedly hacked by Anonymous - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
A sensitive conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was recorded by the hacking group Anonymous, it claimed Friday.
Asteroid Eros draws skywatchers in Earth flyby - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Amateur astronomers and students around the world are taking a close look at the asteroid Eros as part of a hands-on experiment to measure solar-system distances.
Space voyages shouldn't be politically incorrect - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Why should politicians support trips beyond Earth orbit? It's good for jobs in the short term, and good for our survival in the long term. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.
Corpse sits in gamer cafe for 9 hours - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
In what is beginning to be a disturbingly common phenomenon, a young man in Asia has died, apparently due to prolonged gaming. According to Sky News and the AFP, the latest incident took place in New Taipei, Taiwan.
Hackers take over law enforcement websites - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Saboteurs stole passwords and sensitive information on tipsters while hacking into the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective known as Anonymous.
Is that a crashed flying saucer on the seabed? - Fox News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
An undersea radar image of a "saucer shaped" object on the seabed in Baltic Sea's Gulf of Bothnia, between Sweden and Finland is making headlines, a discovery made by Swedish oceanographers who say it's nearly 200 feet across and lies 300 feet down.
Megaupload bail appeal rejected - TG Daily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Kim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.
Google asked to pause rule change - TG Daily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
An EU data protection group writes to Google to ask them to suspend changes to their privacy policy.
Micron's Appleton dies in crash - TG Daily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Steve Appleton, the chief executive of memory-chip maker Micron, has died in a plane crash near Boise, Idaho.
Simplify Administration with Directory Services - LinuxToday News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Wazi: "Imagine a hundred-user network where people come and go, and you, the systems administrator, have to create and delete users not only for access to the operating system but on the many applications that also require authorization."
Facebook IPO shrinks private trading market - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Facebook has played a big role in the private trading markets that allow eligible investors the chance to snap up shares of hot Internet companies years before they go public.
Apple earns 75% of all cell phone profits - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Between them, Samsung and Apple are sucking up 91% of the winnings.
iPhone patent wars: What's going on in Germany? - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Apple forced to pull older iPhones off its online store, faces an injunction on push e-mail
Opinion: Should we applaud Apple's China dealings, rather than condemn them? - Macworld
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige thinks a case can be made that Apple and other tech companies have improved working conditions in China.
Heavenly Steve Jobs ad spawns hellish flame war - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
A Taiwanese impersonator brings out the worst in Apple's critics and fans.
The Best Filesystem for an external hard disk of 1TB with cross platform support - LinuxToday News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Linuxaria: "Which Filesystem should I use with this big disk ?"
(Insider) The Macalope Daily: Consistency - Macworld
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
John C. Dvorak is talking about Apple again. No, you're right, that can't be good.

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Mac Basics: How to set up Time Machine - Macworld
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Have a new Mac and want to back up your files? Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up your external drive with Time Machine.
Rage: Campaign Edition brings mayhem to the Mac - Macworld
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
The makers of the popular (and quite violent) Doom and Quake franchises have brought their newest mutant-slaughtering game to the Mac. Rage: Campaign Edition, from Id Software, debuted Thursday on the Mac App Store.
Apple revises Snow Leopard security update - Macworld
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Apple updated the latest Snow Leopard security update, 2012-001, to version 1.1. While the company didn't spell out what changed, many users who installed the previous version of the update had encountered problems with the Rosetta technology used to run PowerPC-based apps.
Apple led the way as smartphones overtook PCs - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Total annual global shipments exceeded PCs (including tablets) for the first time in 2011
Place your bets on Facebook's IPO -- literally - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Facebook has finally filed for an IPO, but it likely won't start trading for months. For those who can't wait to gamble on the stock market, bookies are accepting bets.
Q&A: Managing Folders in the Safari Bookmarks Bar - NY Times -- Technology News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
If you use Safari, working within the browser's bookmark manager is usually the easiest way to organize, rearrange and delete bookmarks from folders in the Bookmarks Bar or from the Bookmarks menu itself.
App Smart Extra: Super Bowl Apps - NY Times -- Technology News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Most football fans will be forced to spend at least part of the weekend away from televised Super Bowl coverage. For those not willing to endure that sort of pain, the N.F.L. this week released three apps to help.
Alfresco Embraces SaaS and the Cloud with Its New CMS Platform - LinuxToday News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
OSTATIC: "Alfresco has done a good job of competing with alternative platforms, such as Microsoft's Sharepoint, through an open source-centric model."
Bouncing malware from Android Market - LinuxToday News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
LinuxBSDos.com: "The battle between malware writers and those trying to make their life miserable is a never ending one."
Check out the Red Planet's craziest colors - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A picture from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter paints the Red Planet in shades of blue, yellow and green — but there's a method in the madness.
Yet another study confirms your tech addiction - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Scientists, online dating sites, your constantly irritated significant other and Wilhelm Hofmann at University of Chicago's Booth Business School could all save a lot of time over whether we are "addicted" to social media and/or our cellular devices.
Post SOPA, it's time to protest ACTA (on Feb. 11) - MSNBC -- Tech and Internet
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Micron CEO Steve Appleton dies in plane crash - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Micron CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died Friday morning in a small-plane crash in Boise.
IBM's Watson is changing careers - CNN -- Tech News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
FORTUNE -- Beating lowly humans on Jeopardy was just the beginning. IBM's famed Watson supercomputer will soon be available as a commercialized analytics tool for data-heavy industries like healthcare, telecom and financial services.
The cloud goes Hollywood - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Consumers who recently purchased Warner Brothers' final Harry Potter film on DVD or Blu-ray found a surprise in the package: a digital copy of the movie in the new UltraViolet format. Although the name is not yet familiar, UltraViolet represents Hollywood's first step into the cloud -- the much-hyped idea that media will be stored on remote servers and accessed by various devices.
What will Facebook do with $9 billion? - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Facebook has finally filed to raise $5 billion through a public offering. But it hardly needs the cash: The company already has almost $4 billion stashed in its piggy bank.
The trials of Uber - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
FORTUNE -- You need a ride. Instead of lingering at the intersection flailing your hand in the air, you fish out your smartphone. A few taps later, Uber's slick, futuristic logo appears, a seriffed "U" hovering over a stark black background. Signing up takes a few seconds. Once you provide basic contact and credit card information, a Google map pops up displaying your nearby surroundings. You select a spot on the screen to set a rendezvous and watch as a car-shaped icon inches toward it. When a black sedan pulls up a few minutes later, the driver welcomes you by name and offers free snacks and bottled water. At your destination, the fare is automatically charged to your card. No fumbling with wadded cash. No flimsy receipts to stash away. You simply hop out and go.
Howard Stringer's long, strange trip - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
FORTUNE -- Will the departure of CEO Howard Stringer, whose stumbles have come to epitomize the struggles of the once-great Sony Corp., turn things around for the media-and-electronics conglomerate?
Conan O'Brien finds humor in suicides at the iPhone factories - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Team Coco's video bits can be hit or miss. The one about Apple's iNett was a miss.
IDC: iPhone is No. 3 worldwide - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Apple's mobile phone shipments nearly doubled in 2011, overtaking LG and ZTE.
How to stop a stadium stampede - Fox News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
The Sport Evac program helps keep crowds safe, by creating virtual 3-D stadiums drawn from actual stadium blueprints and packed with tens of thousands of animated human avatars. FoxNews.com has obtained exclusive images that show just how the system works.
Google joins Twitter in support for local censorship - Fox News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Google can now make content on its Blogger platform selectively available to users based on local laws, in a move similar to Twitter's new country-specific censoring ability which prompted a backlash from critics.
Facebook IPO highlights 'The Hacker Way' - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
In a letter to investors included in Facebook's IPO filing, CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined his philosophy for running what has become a multi-billion-dollar business. At core of that philosophy: Love your hackers.
Facebook is great. But $100 billion great? - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Facebook is a great company. It proved that in its IPO filing. A billion dollar annual profit and $3.9 billion in cash for something that didn't even exist 10 years ago? That's impressive.
Facebook's ripple effect: Zynga spikes 17% - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Now that Facebook has finally filed for its much anticipated initial public offering, the enthusiasm for other social media investments has spread like wildfire.
Internet operator VeriSign admits it was hit by hacks - Fox News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
VeriSign, the internet services company responsible for sending web users to the right place when they type in a particluar .com address, has admitted it fell prey to numerous data breaches in 2010.
Russian scientists seeking Lake Vostok lost in frozen 'Land of the Lost'? - Fox News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
A group of Russian scientists plumbing the frozen Antarctic in search of a lake buried in ice for tens of millions of years have failed to respond to increasingly anxious U.S. colleagues -- and as the days creep by, the fate of the team remains unknown.
An illustrated guide to Facebook's IPO - CNN -- Tech News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
A peek at Facebook's multi-billion-dollar empire -- and the half-dozen billionaires it has created.
S Korea activist held over tweet - TG Daily
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Amnesty International demands the release of a man held by South Korean authorities after re-tweeting a North Korean "propaganda" message.
Facebook unveils plans to float - TG Daily
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
The world's largest social networking site, Facebook, confirms plans to raise $5bn (£3.16bn) in a share sale and reveals it made $1bn profits.
Photo Apps Move to the Desktop - NY Times -- Technology News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Photo software makers are releasing simple but powerful desktop versions of phone and tablet photo apps.
(Insider) The Macalope Daily: The squeeze - Macworld
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Apple devices in the enterprise? Cats and dogs living together? MASS HYSTERIA!

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Q&A: Easter Eggs Hunts for Movie Fans - NY Times -- Technology News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
If you do not have time to experiment with each new DVD you play, others seem to have the time and inclination to ferret out the hidden treats left by the disc's creators.
Hackers fool bank security system - TG Daily
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Criminal hackers have found ways around new security devices used for online banking, the BBC has learned.
Blurring the Line Between iPad and TV - NY Times -- Technology News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
A lot of Web video viewing is the entertainment equivalent of snacking - bite-size sessions that last no more than a few minutes. A San Francisco start-up called Remixation is trying to change that with an app for the iPad called Showyou.
BT cuts costs to increase profits - TG Daily
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Telecoms group BT reports a sharp rise in profits, thanks largely to a jump in the number of broadband users.
Blogger removal now 'per country' - TG Daily
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Blogger, Google's blog platform, switches domains to make "per country" content removal possible.
Tip of the Week: Looking Under a PC's Hood - NY Times -- Technology News
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
If you have ever wondered just how robust your computer is, Microsoft has a built-in feature included in Windows Vista and Windows 7 that measures the hardware's capability.
Wunderkit offers collaborative project management on Mac, iOS - Macworld
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Wunderkit, a collaborative getting-things-done web-based application for Mac and iOS, has emerged from beta testing and is available to the public.
Opinion: Macworld | iWorld changed more than just the name - Macworld
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Chris Holt spent a few days wandering up and down Moscone West to get a feel for the revamped Macworld | iWorld show. Sure, some exhibits fell flat, but he came away impressed with the new focus.
Opinion: Macworld Expo is dead, long live Macworld | iWorld - Macworld
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Macworld | iWorld was a show as much about doing as having. Chris Breen thinks it's a solid blueprint for the show's future.
Microsoft launches Kinect for PCs - TG Daily
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
A more costly version of Microsoft's record-breaking Kinect motion and voice sensor is now available for use on Windows.
Wrapping Up Macworld | iWorld - Macworld
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
In our final podcast from the Macworld | iWorld show floor, Christopher Breen recaps this year’s event with a panel of Macworld editors.
Petitioners want 'ethical iPhone' - TG Daily
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
An online petition calls on Apple to address growing concerns about the conditions of its Chinese factory workers.
TripAdvisor rebuked for publicity - TG Daily
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
The travel review website is told to make changes to its adverts and stop implying that all its reviews are honest and trusted.
Remains of the Day: Shoot the moon - Macworld
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Tim Cook shoots off an email, Donald Trump shoots off his mouth, and the new iPod nano may shoot (not great) pictures.
UK download speed gains 'uneven' - TG Daily
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Ofcom reports a lopsided rise in the UK's broadband download speeds, noting that many subscribers could do better without paying much more.
Macworld | iWorld: All our videos - Macworld
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Miss one of our Macworld Live sessions from last week's Macworld | iWorld? You can find an archive of presentations live from the Macworld | iWorld show floor on our YouTube channel.
Attendance steady for Macworld | iWorld - Macworld
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
IDG World Expo said Tuesday that attendance was steady at 25,000 for this year's Macworld | iWorld conference.
Apple hires John Browett as new SVP for retail stores - Macworld
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
John Browett leaves behind a post as CEO for Dixons Retail to take the reigns from Apple's departed retail chief Ron Johnson.
Will this be the year of Apple in the enterprise? - Macworld
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Apple has never been considered an enterprise technology company, but that might change this year.
Analysis: Apple forcing IT shops to adapt or die - Macworld
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Many IT departments are struggling with Apple's take-it-or-leave-it attitude, based on discussions last week at MacIT, which is Macworld|iWorld's companion conference for IT professionals.
Q&A: Getting the Gray Out of iPhoto - NY Times -- Technology News
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
What to do if some of the thumbnail pictures in your Mac's iPhoto program are gray boxes.
TVs Made More Clear (and More Expensive) - NY Times -- Technology News
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
If your 1080p high-definition TV is just not clear enough for you, two technologies that were on display at CES - OLED and 4K - may be the upgrades you are waiting for.
Self-steering bullet researched - TG Daily
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
US researchers are developing a bullet that guides itself to a laser-illuminated target. But an expert is concerned it may be sold to the public.
Remove unnecessary System Preferences icons - Macworld
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
If your System Preferences window feels cluttered, you can remove icons that you no longer need.
Cameras That Share Like Phones - NY Times -- Technology News
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Samsung has added Wi-Fi to a broad range of point-and-shoots, enabling people to share pictures directly from a camera, similar to the way they do from a phone.
A Groupon for Your Dinner Party - NY Times -- Technology News
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
A free iPhone app called Pozzle lets you create events and offer friends a Groupon-style incentive to attend.
Q&A: Mobile Phones on the New York City Subway - NY Times -- Technology News
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority officially added wireless data and voice services to six subway stations last year, but still has 271 stations to go.
App Smart Extra: Parenting Apps - NY Times -- Technology News
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
An iPhone app for parents who want a trove of pediatric medical information at their fingertips.
VIDEO: How computers help Sweden's ice sculptors - TG Daily
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
Ice sculptors in Sweden are making use of computers to complete their cold creations
A Power Outlet With USB Ports Built In - NY Times -- Technology News
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
There are a lot of approaches to getting rid of blocky power transformers that let you charge USB products from the wall, but the Power2U, which puts two A.C. outlets and two USB outlets in your wall, is more elegant than most.
Expo Notes: Professor gives attendees a look inside the brain - Macworld
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
This year’s Macworld | iWorld wasn’t only about accessories and apps—attendees got a chance to see the inner workings of the brain.