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Encryption not foolproof for Wi-Fi - Arizona Daily Star

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:24:08 -0400

Encryption not foolproof for Wi-Fi - Arizona Daily Star:

Encryption not foolproof for Wi-Fi
Arizona Daily Star
In a recent column, I suggested that a consumer worried about Internet banking over a home Wi-Fi network could…

Oracle's Ability To Shake Open Source Goes Beyond Java

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:43:06 -0400

Oracle's Ability To Shake Open Source Goes Beyond Java:

In the wake of Oracle’s suit against Google over parts of Java code in Android, Oracle looks increasingly like open source’s number one enemy, but most analysis of the situtation seems to…

CDMA-Based iPhone 4 at 'Engineering Verification Test' Stage?

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:19:06 -0400

CDMA-Based iPhone 4 at 'Engineering Verification Test' Stage?:

Daring Fireball’s John Gruber has penned an interesting piece about Apple’s CDMA-based iPhone 4 that has been rumored to be coming to Verizon as soon as this coming January. According to Gruber’s…

Oracle Sues Google Over Use of Java in Android

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:19:06 -0400

Oracle Sues Google Over Use of Java in Android:

MarketWatch:

Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has filed a copyright-infringement lawsuit against Google Inc., alleging that the Internet search giant infringed on intellectual property related to…

FAA computers still vulnerable to cyberattack - The Associated Press

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:19:06 -0400

FAA computers still vulnerable to cyberattack - The Associated Press:

FAA computers still vulnerable to cyberattack
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration computer systems remain vulnerable to cyber attacks…

Apple calls iPhone 4 pre-order demand largest ever

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:37:17 -0400

Apple calls iPhone 4 pre-order demand largest ever:

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Apple Inc. said Wednesday that customers placed more than 600,000 pre-orders for the iPhone 4 on Tuesday, the first day pre-ordering for the device was available. Apple…

Mortal Kombat

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:48:58 -0400

Mortal Kombat:

New Mortal Kombat trailer — shaping up to be amazing.

John Wooden, 99, Legendary U.C.L.A. Coach, Dies

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:10:31 -0400

John Wooden, 99, Legendary U.C.L.A. Coach, Dies :

Wooden, a staid Midwesterner who migrated to California to coach U.C.L.A., built one of the greatest dynasties in college sports.God bless Jon Wooden. RIP.

Roy Halladay Throws 20th Perfect Game in MLB History

Sun, 30 May 2010 14:02:33 -0400

Roy Halladay Throws 20th Perfect Game in MLB History:

Phillies right-hander Roy Halladay throws perfect game

Today's College Students More Likely to Lack Empathy

Sun, 30 May 2010 14:02:33 -0400

Today's College Students More Likely to Lack Empathy:

“Many people see the current group of college students — sometimes called ‘Generation Me’ — as one of the most self-centered, narcissistic, competitive, confident and individualistic in recent…

Guy Who Copied Digg Slams Digg For Copying Twitter

Sun, 30 May 2010 14:02:33 -0400

Guy Who Copied Digg Slams Digg For Copying Twitter:

One of the founders of Reddit, a Digg-clone, openly criticized Digg founder Kevin Rose yesterday for his plans to implement “me-too” features into the new version of the service.

7 Best and 7 Worst 2010 World Cup Jerseys [PICS]

Sun, 09 May 2010 11:46:17 -0400

7 Best and 7 Worst 2010 World Cup Jerseys [PICS]:

We are almost one month away from the biggest global sporting event. Despite all your soccer hating, more than a billion people worldwide will be glued to their televisions. Soccer jerseys (or footie…

Fox News Calls Mr. Rogers "An Evil, Evil Man"

Sat, 01 May 2010 01:44:49 -0400

Fox News Calls Mr. Rogers "An Evil, Evil Man":

“Little did I know, Mr. Rogers was an evil man. Bytelling children they’re special just for being who they are, hehelped create this generation of worthless, lazy socialists.” Only onFox News could a…

LeBron James Wins NBA MVP For Second Straight Year

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:50:25 -0400

LeBron James Wins NBA MVP For Second Straight Year:

For the second consecutive season, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James will in the NBA’s MVP award.

Tiny Apartment Transforms into 24 Rooms

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:04:51 -0400

Tiny Apartment Transforms into 24 Rooms:

In Hong Kong, because of the space, apartments are small and expensive. Gary Chang, an architect, decided to design a 344 sq. ft. apartment to be able to change into 24 different designs, all by just…

BREAKING! Conan O'Brien coming to TBS

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:02:04 -0400

BREAKING! Conan O'Brien coming to TBS:

According to a press release sent out by the cable network (which, like CNN, is a unit of Time Warner), the comedian is joining TBS to host a late-night show that is expected to debut in November….

Reuters: The Top 20 Most Promising Startups

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:02:04 -0400

Reuters: The Top 20 Most Promising Startups:

Ever wonder why a certain venture capital firm funded that particular startup? Feel you could do better if you had your own fund?…So did the editors of Thomson Reuters’ Venture Capital Journal, who…

iPad Manufacturer Foxconn Suffers More Suicide Attempts

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:11:27 -0400

iPad Manufacturer Foxconn Suffers More Suicide Attempts:

Reports from the Chinese media say that four workers have attempted suicide at Foxconn the last month alone. Reportedly they were under great pressure. When you consider the demands that are likely…

Java founder James Gosling leaves Oracle

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:11:27 -0400

Java founder James Gosling leaves Oracle:

James Gosling, the creator of the Java programming language, has resigned from Oracle, he announced in a blog entry on Friday. Gosling resigned on April 2 and has not yet taken a job elsewhere, he…

Apple Vs Adobe: Steve Jobs Responds

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:11:27 -0400

Apple Vs Adobe: Steve Jobs Responds:

Steve Jobs has weighed in on Apple’s new rule that iPhone and iPad applications must be “originally written” in C/C++/Objective-C; a mandate that’s being seen as another sleight against Adobe Flash….