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The new iMac is the ultimate all-in-one computer. Its Intel Core i3 processor features an advanced architecture and set new benchmarks for iMac performance. And fast discrete graphics processors now come standard in every iMac. The 21.5-inch widescreen display is perfect for HD video, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse keep your desktop Continue Reading →

Verizon Introduces Capped Data Plan Following AT&T’s move earlier this year, Verizon Wireless will begin offering a capped data plan. The $15 monthly plan allows users 150 megabytes of data usage, which is approximately 900 web page views per month, and will charge for any additional data used. Unlike AT&T, Verizon will still offer it’s Continue Reading →

Intel Corp. announced it would invest $8 billion to build a new factory in Oregon and upgrade four other plants in the U.S. In order to keep up with rapid technological advances and maintain its position as the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, Intel is required to make both large and frequent investments into its factories. Continue Reading →

I was moderating a Socratic discussion entitled, Digital 101: The Evolving Living Room at the recent Digital Sports Summit and I wanted to stir things up a bit, so I decided to ask my panel the wrong question, “Considering the amount of personal devices people are using to consume media, is there really a living Continue Reading →

Cyber security experts have identified a sophisticated “cyber worm” designed to attack and destroy a physical, real-world target, like a factory or nuclear power plant. Continue Reading →

Facebook Rules The Silver Screen The film about the founding of Facebook, “The Social Network,” opened this weekend. The film topped the box office with $23 million in ticket sales. Directed by David Fincher,  “The Social Network” has received mostly positive reviews and some early Oscar-buzz. Iran Makes Stuxnet Arrests Iran’s intelligence minister, Heydar Moslehi, Continue Reading →

Windows 7 Phones Coming to AT&T Microsoft hopes to effectively compete in the crowded smartphone market with its Windows Mobile 7 platform. Microsoft will be offering three new phones manufactured by HTC, Samsung and LG. AT&T will be the exclusive carrier in the U.S. and will begin selling the Windows 7 devices this November. Cybercrime Continue Reading →

I just got off the phone with a friend of mine who told me that her Facebook profile had been deleted — not hacked, deleted by Facebook. I wondered how this could happen and, unfortunately for her, she posted a picture that Facebook deemed to be inappropriate. According to my friend, Facebook notified her with a strongly worded warning message and before she could do anything or even respond to the message, her account was deleted. I’m sure you know someone who has had their Facebook account hacked or deleted, it may have even happened to you. First you feel violated, then isolated, then the reality hits you that your account is not coming back. Do you rebuild? Can you? How many people do you have to recontact? It’s a daunting task to say the least. Continue Reading →

Texting While Driving Kills Thousands There have been approximately 16,000 deaths in the U.S. from drivers who were distracted by their cell phones from 2001-2007, according to research from The University of North Texas Science Center. The rapid rise of text messaging is one of the leading causes of deaths while driving. It was also Continue Reading →

Flash Drive Attacked U.S. Military The worst security breach of U.S. military computers was caused by a flash drive containing malware. In 2008, the undetectable malware uploaded itself onto the U.S. Central Command network and quickly spread to computers across the network. The malware was used to deliver military operational plans to a foreign intelligence Continue Reading →