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May 27, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Human Computer Viruses: Mark Gasson, a British scientist, was wondering what would happen if the computer chips in surgically implanted prosthetics got computer viruses — so, he infected himself with a computer virus to see. Sound funny? No one is going to Continue Reading →

New Dell Tablet

May 26, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Dell Streak Tablet Unveiled: Dell has unveiled its new Streak tablet. The device features a 5-inch screen and will be powered by Google’s Android operating system. While Dell hopes its mini-tablet will give the iPad a run for its money, its size, Continue Reading →
May 25, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Facebook Privacy Still An Issue: Is Facebook finally listening to you? Maybe. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been both contrite and apologetic about Facebook’s unpopular privacy policies. He’s promising simpler privacy controls in the coming weeks. Sounds great. Just remember Facebook is Continue Reading →
May 24, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: RapidShare Dodges A Bullet: RapidShare, one of the most popular file sharing sites, has dodged a serious copyright bullet. A Federal Judge in California ruled that RapidShare is not guilty of copyright infringement because it does not have a searchable index. It’s Continue Reading →

Google TV Is Real!

May 21, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: GoogleTV Details: I’ve got some deets on Google TV, Google’s new project with Intel and Sony. Google TV allows you to watch and search both TV and web content and will be free after users initially purchase the service. It’s going to Continue Reading →
May 20, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Long-lost Twitter: It’s the same old story. Guy uses Twitter to send a message to someone he suspects is his long-lost brother, and it turn out that he is his long-lost brother. Nope, you can’t make this stuff up. Matthew Keys and Continue Reading →
May 19, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: iPorn For iPad: Steve Jobs did his best to keep porn off the iPad, but it may not be good enough. YouPorn, the free porn site is converting its entire library to an iPad compatible format. If other porn sites follow suit, Continue Reading →

German WiFi Police

May 18, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: German WiFi Police: Just after Google admitted gathering data from unsecured wireless networks, the German government is working to pass a bill that would make it illegal to have a non-secure wireless network in your home. The fine, $126, oh and a Continue Reading →
May 17, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: SmartTV Is Almost Here: Do you wish your television set was connected to the Internet? Google and Intel hope you do. They’ve got a new web TV platform in the works and Sony will be the first consumer electronics company to offer Continue Reading →
May 14, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Netflix Now Streaming HD: Want to really have fun? Check out Netflix Watch Instantly in HD. Although the library is limited, the experience is awesome. It’s available for PC or Mac and it’s really worth it.    Chrome Netbook On The Way: Google Continue Reading →

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