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June 14, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Google Takes Some Heat: As public criticism continues, Google said that it did not break the law when its Google Street View Vans inadvertently collected data from unsecured WiFi networks. However, Google did apologize for the mistake. Public officials have been all Continue Reading →

June 10, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: AT&T Hacked: Hackers found a way into AT&T’s network and grabbed over a hundred thousand email addresses and iPad ID’s. While this particular security breach was fixed and no real harm was done, the incident brings the issue of network security into Continue Reading →

June 4, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Hulu Premium To Debut: Hulu’s much anticipated premium service could debut on XBox Live sometime in the next two weeks. While little is known about the service, it is expected to work just like Netflix Watch Instantly. Whoo! Whoo! The Kno Tablet: Continue Reading →

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 →

On this episode of Digital Life: Why are the producers of the Hurt Locker planning to sue tens of thousands of illegal downloaders? Are Google and Verizon going to team up to create the ultimate iPad killer? And, is Borders new Kobo e-Reader something you should consider? Plus, I’ll talk to Dr. Ruth Westheimer about Continue Reading →

Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Just days after the iPad hit stores, HP leaked a video preview of its new slate computer. The supposed “iPad killer” has a video camera, as well as a USB port, and plays Flash video, all features the iPad does not have. Is the new HP Continue Reading →

Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Blockbuster wants you to stream full-length feature films on your phone. The company released a mobile app yesterday that gives users access to Blockbuster’s library of over 10,000 films, with new releases priced at $3.99, while older films will cost $1.99. Unfortunately, the app is currently Continue Reading →

Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: PayPal’s new iPhone app lets users send money to each other. Making a transaction is as easy as bumping your iPhone with a friends, and instantly moves money from one account to another. The new application also makes it easy for users to share a restaurant Continue Reading →

Imagine buying a new SD card for your digital camera. You go into the store, find a nice 32GB Class 6 SD card at the right price and take it home. It’s sealed in one of those plastic display cards that takes remarkably sharp objects to open them. It’s new, and perfect. You are very Continue Reading →

In my last article, entitled: “Cyber-Terrorism vs. Cyber-Warfare: Defending The United Networks of America,” my goal was to set the stage for a way to think about America’s place in the Information Age. Will we be a super-power, Cold-warriors, a sovereign nation, a first-world or a third world entity in the 21st century? Before we Continue Reading →