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Judge Orders Site to Stop Selling Beatles Tracks
November 6, 2009
on Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous
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Jane McEntegart
The Beatles just got a teeny, tiny bit more digital with the launch of an Apple-shaped USB stick containing the entire Beatles catalog. However, that's about as digital as things are going to get for fans of the Fab Four for now. Read more
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Top 10 Scientific Inventions: X-Ray Places First
November 5, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Jane McEntegart
The X-ray machine has been voted the best scientific invention, with one in five fingering the machine having made the greatest impact on the past, present and future. Read more
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Good News: Internet Users Not Antisocial
November 5, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Jane McEntegart
Good news, technophiles. Research shows that an increased use of cell phones and the internet has not led to a spike social isolation. In fact, things are pretty much the same as they were in 1985. Read more
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Police Auction Motorized Recliner on eBay
November 4, 2009
on Digital Life Style
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Jane McEntegart
It's back, people! Read more
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Second Life ''Enterprise'' Now Testing at IBM, Navy
November 4, 2009
on Communications Software
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Kevin Parrish
Linden Labs announced an Enterprise, "behind-the-firewall" version of Second Life. Read more
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Woman Plans to Give Birth Live on Internet
November 3, 2009
on Using the Internet
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Jane McEntegart
A Boston woman is planning to give birth live on the Internet. Read more
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Microsoft Gives Dog His Own Xbox Live Account
November 3, 2009
on Video Game Related Topics
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Jane McEntegart
Woof, woof! Microsoft has given a dog his own Xbox Live account. Read more
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Pirates Buy More Music Than Non-Filesharing Peers
November 2, 2009
on P2P
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Jane McEntegart
All too often filesharers are painted as evil pirates who steal from artists and the music industry. However, a recent study has found that those downloading illegally, spend more money purchasing music legally than those who don't download at all. Read more
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Egypt Advising Cell Phone Users on How to Behave
October 29, 2009
on Smartphones
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Jane McEntegart
It's time to pack your bags and move to Egypt. Read more
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Tire Company Shows Off Flexible Ereader
October 28, 2009
on Display Panels and Monitors
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Jane McEntegart
It seems more and more companies are jumping on the ebook reader bandwagon and who better to join them than tire maker Bridgestone? Read more
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7,000 Dominoes Used to Celebrate Windows 7
October 28, 2009
on Digital Convergence
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Jane McEntegart
All the Windows 7 hype is finally dying down. No more insane burgers or performances by Ashley Tisdale, no more Family Guy clips or launch parties. It's nearly over, guys. But nearly never won the race. Read more
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Facebook Suggests Reconnecting With the Dead
October 27, 2009
on About Internet Users
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Jane McEntegart
Facebook recently rolled out new features and vexed users immediately began complaining about the changes. However, whether Jack or Jane likes the new news and live feed options doesn't hold a candle to what people with deceased friends are experiencing. Read more
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Teen Goes on Axe Rampage After Losing Game
October 27, 2009
on Video Game Related Topics
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Marcus Yam
A 17-year-old boy who lost three games of FIFA against his brother later broke into the home of a 65-year-old woman and, armed with an knife and an axe, stabbed the woman several times in the back, stomach and leg. Read more
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FDA Warns Internet Users of Swine Flu Scams
October 23, 2009
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
The FDA has warned people fearing the H1N1 virus against purchasing remedies online. Read more
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Music Royalties Body Threatens Singing Store Clerk
October 23, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Jane McEntegart
A store clerk in Scotland who was told she was not allowed to sing while she restocked the shelves has received a formal apology from Performing Right Society (PRS). Read more