Monday, September 6, 2010

Mozambican radio: 9 who call for protests arrested (AP)

Mozambican radio: 9 who call for protests arrested (AP)

Mozambican radio: 9 who call for protests arrested (AP)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 11:49 AM PDT

AP - Mozambicans found Monday they could not send text messages, after some used the technology to call for protests in this impoverished country over increases in food, water and electricity prices.

More magazines go digital in iPad Apps of the Week (Appolicious)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 05:11 PM PDT

Appolicious - The iTunes App Store was full of good stuff this week for the iPad, including some great new magazines with awesome presentation designed specifically for the digital medium, a couple of fun games to help pass the time, and yet another Facebook app.

Oracle names ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president (AP)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 08:33 PM PDT

AP - Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help lead the database software maker in a pivotal moment in its 33-year history as it tries to muscle in on more of HP's turf.

Mozambique unrest shows the power of text messaging (AFP)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 09:16 PM PDT

A Mozambiquean sends a text message during violent protests that paralysed Mozambique's capital Maputo on September 2, 2010. A widely circulated text message called on people to strike over rising prices, an indication of the new organisational power, cell phone technology has brought to the people.(AFP/Arthur Frayer)AFP - Deadly protests that paralysed Mozambique's capital last week were spurred by a text message that went viral on Maputo's cell phones, signalling the power of new technology in the hands of the poor.

E.U. Could Investigate Chinese Subsidies to Modem Makers (PC World)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 07:20 AM PDT

PC World - The European Commission is considering opening a second enquiry to investigate if China is illegally subsidizing tech companies that produce wireless modems.

Google Proposes $8.5 Mln Buzz Lawsuit Settlement (Digital Trends)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 02:42 AM PDT

Digital Trends - Internet giant Google has proposed paying some $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit over privacy violations that occurred when it launched its Buzz social networking service earlier this year. Some 30 percent of the proposed settlement money would go towards legal fees associated with the case, $2,500 each would go to the seven Gmail users who brought the suit, and the remainder would be split amongst organizations that promote online privacy and privacy education. Google admits no wrongdoing in the settlement, which still must be approved by a judge.

YouTube's Life in a Day Gets an Interactive Gallery (Mashable)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 08:03 AM PDT

Mashable - YouTube has just launched an official gallery showing off some of the 80,000 submissions it received as part of its Life in a Day project.

BaseApp Brings Easy Basecamp Alerts to Mac OS X (Mashable)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 02:55 PM PDT

Mashable - If you're a Basecamp user running Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, you just might love the new menu bar application BaseApp.

These iPhone apps will raise your productivity to new levels (Appolicious)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 04:42 PM PDT

Appolicious - The dog days of summer are fading, and so is your tan. It is time to pull on the business suit and refocus at work. But don't worry, you don't have to go it alone. The following iPhone apps will help bring out the self-motivation that is hidden somewhere inside you, as well as increase your productivity. So take a few minutes to load up, and start thinking about how you are going to spend that end-of-the-year bonus (if your employer happens to offer you one).

Hurd Joins Oracle as Co-president (PC World)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 06:20 PM PDT

PC World - Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd has been appointed co-president of Oracle, the software company announced Monday.

Polls Show Netizens Oppose Craigslist Censorship (PC World)

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 02:46 PM PDT

PC World - Web-based polls and views express online show popular opinion is against the censoring of adult services ads on Craigslist. A poll at Mashable shows 71 percent of the respondents voted no to the question "Should Craigslist's Adult Services be censored?" Meanwhile, the Washington Post asked its readers, "Do you agree with Craigslist's decision?" to block access to its Adult Services section. Fifty-two percent of them said no.
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