Sunday, September 25, 2011

NY Sen. Schumer accuses OnStar of invading privacy (AP)

NY Sen. Schumer accuses OnStar of invading privacy (AP)

NY Sen. Schumer accuses OnStar of invading privacy (AP)

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 02:54 PM PDT

FILE - The General Motors OnStar command center is shown in Detroit, in this Feb. 6, 2006 file photo. The OnStar automobile communication service maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued and reserves the right to sell data from that connection. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York calls that a blatant invasion of privacy and is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate. Schumer is announcing the effort Sunday Sept. 25, 2011 by releasing a letter to the Federal Trade Commission seeking an investigation. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP - The OnStar automobile communication service used by 6 million Americans maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued, while reserving the right to sell data from that connection.

Algerians ignore latest protest call — for now (AP)

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 04:06 AM PDT

AP - A new "day of rage" was called recently in this violence-scarred North African nation. But when the allotted time arrived, nobody showed up: The colonnaded boulevards in the heart of Algiers on May 1st Square were quiet, with just a few scattered shoppers milling about.

Google Improves iOS App for Google+ (Mashable)

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 09:40 AM PDT

Mashable - [More from Mashable: Gmail Down For Some Users]

Alibaba.com says may spin off and list HiChina (Reuters)

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 05:47 PM PDT

Reuters - Alibaba.com may spin off and publicly list its Internet application services provider HiChina, the company said on Monday.

61 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed (Mashable)

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 05:22 AM PDT

Mashable - The Facebook redesign news kicked this week's features roundup into full-throttle. For instance, press "command F" and search "Facebook". Go ahead, try it. The word comes up 31 times on this page alone. Therefore, the theme of this week's roundup is: We-Pretty-Much-Covered-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Facebook-Redesign. In other news, we reviewed the Google Wallet and analyzed Netflix's recent business maneuvers. Regardless, this week might very well set a record -- are you ready to get crackin' on Mashable's 62 feature stories from the past week? We thought so.

GetGlue offers an entertainment-based social media Android app (Appolicious)

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 04:30 PM PDT

Appolicious - Social media networks have become a big part of our lives. Facebook is here to stay, Twitter continues to grow, and Google+ just opened up to everyone. Do we need more? If you think we do, then check out GetGlue. Many people prefer an entertainment-based social media site, and for them, GetGlue is the one. The app serves this niche market, has got attractive features and offers an easy-to-use friendly interface.

America's Biggest Threat Could Prove America's Biggest Source of Jobs (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 02:46 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | If you were to run a random survey on a social media site, asking people to tell you what America's biggest threat is, they will likely give you answers like "government," "terrorism," "nuclear attack," "overspending" or "global warming." But with precious few exceptions, people surveyed will miss the truth. The truth is that millions of Americans die every year from diseases that we cannot yet cure. The two biggest culprits are cancer and heart disease.

Report: Apple to unveil iPhone at corporate headquarters (Appolicious)

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:44 PM PDT

Appolicious - Earlier this week, All Things Digital told us when Apple would be announcing the next iPhone (October 4). Now they are informing us where: Apple's Cupertino headquarters.

Will Amazon's Tablet Finally Challenge The iPad? (The Atlantic Wire)

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:31 PM PDT

The Atlantic Wire - Speculation is mounting in advance of Wednesday's Amazon press conference, at which the company is expected to announce a new tablet computing device aimed at competing with Apple's wildly successful iPad. The path of competition with the iPad is well-trod, and it has led, so far, to heartbreak. But tech experts think Amazon – maybe only Amazon – has the ability to compete with Apple, and even to force the inventor of the iPad to drop its prices to compete with a new arrival.
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