Top Items:
David A. Lieb / Associated Press:
Mo. May Track Cell Phones for Traffic Data — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Driving to work, you notice the traffic beginning to slow. And because you have your cell phone on, the government senses the delay, too. A congestion alert is issued, automatically updating electronic road signs …
Discussion:
textually.org
Bob Tourtellotte / Reuters:
MTV acquires IFILM to expand Web presence — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - MTV Networks on Thursday said it acquired IFILM, an Internet provider of short films, news clips and other video snippets, for $49 million (28 million pounds) as part of its ongoing effort to expand its presence on the Web.
Discussion:
Guardian Unlimited
aaronsw.com:
Google Privacy Policy — At Google we recognize that privacy is important. This Policy applies to all of the products, services and websites offered by Google Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliated companies (collectively, Google's "services"). In addition, where more detailed information …
Discussion:
Search Engine Watch Blog
RELATED ITEM:
Joris Evers / CNET News.com:
Critical Windows patch may wreak PC havoc — A Microsoft patch meant to fix critical security flaws in Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 is causing trouble for some users, the company said Friday. — The patch was released Tuesday to fix four Windows flaws …
Discussion:
TechBlog
RELATED ITEM:
Will Knight / newscientist.com:
Cell phone could identify its owner by their walk — Whether you stride purposefully or shuffle along, your unique mode of locomotion could soon be used to secure your cell phone against theft and unauthorised use. — Researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed …
Scobleizer / Microsoft Geek Blogger:
Doc Searls says Microsoft doesn't get it — Doc Searls says Microsoft doesn't get it. This is a very astute post. It's actually a smaller part of a bigger post that makes the point that companies can't change their DNA. — Doc calls me a voice in the wilderness. Oh, there are other voices, believe me.
Barb Dybwad / Engadget:
HOW-TO: Convert a DVD for your iPod (with video) in Windows — Today's how-to from Fabienne Serriere will take you through the steps of getting from DVD to the new iPod (with video) on the Windows platform. Happy portable watching! — What you will need:
Discussion:
Download Squad
microsoft.com:
Software Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Enables High-Fidelity Access to PC Digital Entertainment via Xbox 360 — Update offers new performance enhancers, digital entertainment features and services from industry partners, including MTV. — NEW YORK — Oct. 14, 2005 …
Frank Ahrens / Washington Post:
Ink and Paper or 1s and 0s? — Nervous, Newspapers Look to Technology for Alternate Ways to Put the News in Your Hands — Would you be reading this story if it were displayed on a 2-by-2-inch screen on your BlackBerry? — How about if it were electronically printed on a video scroll …
Discussion:
TeleRead
Anick Jesdanun / Associated Press:
Yahoo Said to Join AOL's Suitors — NEW YORK - Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - news) is considering buying a stake in America Online Inc., joining other Internet powerhouses interested in the company's Web portal, a person close to the talks said Friday. — The discussions were described …
Discussion:
PaidContent.org
RELATED ITEM:
CtrlAltDelete / Old Grandma Hardcore:
Grandma's Two Days With MTV: The Partial Story — The folks from MTV Overdrive were out to film Grandma for their show "Obsessed" yesterday and Tuesday. There is much to say about the experience, and that's leaving out all the stuff that we can't mention until the show airs.
Discussion:
AFK Gamer
Michael Arrington / TechCrunch:
First Screen Shot of Sphere — Launched: Private Beta Launch this Weekend — Status: Funded by Doug MacKenzie, Kevin Compton, Phil Black, Will Hearst, David Mahoney, Vince Vannelli and Mike Winton — I met with Tony Conrad, one of the founders of Sphere, today at our office (ok …
Discussion:
TechBeat
photoplusexpo.com:
Power of Photography — at PhotoPlus Expo 2005 — the largest and the most — comprehensive expo in the — photographic and imaging industries. — The Power to Explore: From the newest digital cameras hitting the market to scanners to imaging software, PhotoPlus Expo features …
Discussion:
The Unofficial Apple Weblog
Evan Blass / Engadget:
Unannounced Nokia 9300i gets FCC OK — Seems that trawling the FCC website has delivered the goods for two days in a row: first we got a sneak peek at Motorola's unannounced V3x-inspired E1070, and now we get a chance to peep Nokia's 9300i, the forthcoming upgrade to their 9300 Communicator.
