Sunday, October 31, 2010

Broadcasters keep upper hand in TV disputes (AP)

Broadcasters keep upper hand in TV disputes (AP)

Broadcasters keep upper hand in TV disputes (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 05:59 PM PDT

AP - A recent spate of TV blackouts and the lack of government intervention suggests that broadcasters have the upper hand over TV signal providers when it comes to negotiating fees, at least until Congress decides to act.

Supreme Court to hear violent video game case (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 07:23 AM PDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2005 file photo, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs AB 1179 bill restricting the sale and rental of violent video games to minors as Sacramento Girl Scouts look on in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Max Whittaker, file)AP - Before picking up any Wii games or downloading apps on her iPhone for her two daughters, Lillian Quintero does her homework. She'll first read reviews online and in magazines, then try them out for herself. If she thinks the games are engaging and educational enough, 4-year-old Isabella and 2-year-old Sophia are free to play.

India: Land of many cell phones, fewer toilets (AP)

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 09:02 PM PDT

This Oct. 19, 2010 photo shows tall buildings behind makeshift houses in the Rafiq Nagar slum in Mumbai, India. When U.S. President Barack Obama visits India Nov. 6, 2010, he will find a country of startlingly uneven development and perplexing disparities, where more people have cell phones than access to a toilet, according to the United Nations. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)AP - The Mumbai slum of Rafiq Nagar has no clean water for its shacks made of ripped tarp and bamboo. No garbage pickup along the rocky, pocked earth that serves as a road. No power except from haphazard cables strung overhead illegally.

5 Stylish iPhone Alarm Clock Apps to Wake You Up On Time (Mashable)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 02:37 PM PDT

Mashable - Although the iPhone's alarm clock is functional, it has limited features. If you use your phone to wake up in the morning instead of a standalone device, then you'll want to get the most out of it.

Nokia gets its own Wordpress app (Digital Trends)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 08:20 PM PDT

Digital Trends - Wordpress wants to make it easier for smartphone users to blog remotely. The popular blogging platform has been putting time and energy into making mobile applications to do just that. Wordpress recently launched mobile apps for both Android and Blackberry users and have just announced that an open source Wordpress app for Nokia phones is here.

Apple sues Motorola, further escalating cellphone wars (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 10:34 AM PDT

Reuters - Apple Inc sued rival Motorola Inc, claiming the Droid smartphone maker infringes on three iPhone patents.

Ivorians flock to polls in landmark election (AFP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 04:48 PM PDT

Ivorians stand in line as they wait to vote in the presidential elections in Bouake. Ivorians flocked to the polls in the country's first presidential election in a decade on Sunday, aiming to close a chapter on years of political turmoil in the divided former West African powerhouse.(AFP/Sia Kambou)AFP - Ivorians flocked to the polls in the country's first presidential election in a decade on Sunday, aiming to end years of political turmoil in the divided former West African powerhouse.

Alternative Search Engine Blekko Launches to Eliminate Spam in Search (Mashable)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:54 PM PDT

Mashable - Blekko's alternative search engine -- a $24 million venture-backed project that's been three years in the making -- is today launching its public beta. With the official rollout, Blekko is also releasing several new features designed for both mainstream and the site's super users.

Finally, a keyboard that really works (Appolicious)

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 01:55 PM PDT

Appolicious - My name is Tim, and I have an app problem. That is, I'm prone to try every on-screen keyboard replacement application that pops up in the Android marketplace to see if it does the job better than the stock offering.

Boost Your Geek Cred With the Linux Credit Card (Really) (PC World)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 10:00 AM PDT

PC World - What is the coolest thing for a Linux fan to carry in their pocket? Why, the new Linux Tux credit card! The Linux Foundation teamed up with UMB Bank and CardPartner Inc. to create the Linux-branded Visa card. It's pretty much your typical credit card, except that, by applying for the card, you are also helping to promote Linux.

Malaysians win global Internet popularity contest (AFP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 04:35 PM PDT

A Malaysian professional writes her password to enter facebook for social networking in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysians are the most popular people on the Internet, while Japanese are the least, according to a global survey which shows how national cultures are reflected in online behaviour.(AFP/Saeed Khan)AFP - Malaysians are the most popular people on the Internet, while Japanese are the least, according to a global survey which shows how national cultures are reflected in online behaviour.
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