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Self-managing internet applications flex their muscles
(PhysOrg.com) -- A European research project that incubates self-managing internet applications is paying off. It has inspired a Wikipedia that?s better than the original and super-efficient streaming video, with more...
Computer Network Denial Of Service Denial
A way to filter out denial of service attacks on computer networks, including cloud computing systems, could significantly improve security on government, commercial, and educational systems.
Cisco takes aim at the videoconferencing market
Cisco Systems Inc. announced Thursday it will pay cash to buy Norway's Tandberg ASA for $3B US in a bid to dominate the global market for videoconferencing.
EU launches free satellite system to fine-tune GPS
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union launched a free satellite navigation network on Thursday that could help pilots, drivers and blind people by fine-tuning the accuracy of the U.S. global...
LA Times, Washington Post breaking up news service
(AP) -- The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post are breaking up their news service after 47 years, making it the latest casualty of the media upheaval driven...
Microsoft video gets a little too much attention
(AP) -- You almost have to feel bad for Microsoft. The software maker isn't known for hip marketing tactics, and now that a Windows 7 video has hit it...
Stop sign ahead for texting while driving?
(AP) -- Targeting text messaging behind the wheel, the Obama administration plans to offer recommendations to address the growing traffic safety risk of distracted driving and the use of...
ViaSat to buy Wild Blue for $568M
(AP) -- ViaSat Inc. is acquiring Wild Blue Communications Inc., a provider of high-speed Internet access via satellite, for $568 million in cash and stock, according to a person familiar...
State of the Institute forum looks at finances
Discussion of the Institute’s finances and of future cost-cutting measures dominated Wednesday’s hour-long State of the Institute event at Kresge Auditorium, which was broken into three segments of roughly equal length. The first...
NZ ignoring Pacific smoking risk
The New Zealand government is doing little to cut the above average smoking rates among Pacific people, research has revealed.
WIC nutrition program expands to cover fruits, vegetables
The changes in the supplemental food package better reflect the federal government's dietary guidelines. Vouchers also can be used to buy whole grains, canned beans, baby food and tortillas. Beginning today, women and...
Cambridge role in 'innovation nation' at risk as private sector cash dries up
Cambridge Enterprise says laboratory
Yahoo looks to improve search experience
When Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz announced a $100 million global brand campaign in New York recently as the company launched its new Internet search "experience," research scientists like Preston McAfee,...
New technology lets users set data to self-destruct
What if you could send an e-mail to a co-worker, text a friend or post something on Facebook confident that it would eventually self-destruct?
Google gadget lets websites go multilingual
Google on Wednesday released free software that lets website operators automatically translate online pages into any of 51 languages.
Gadgets: 'Drop-and-go' Duracell pad makes charging some gadgets easier
People who regularly visit my house often want to see what's the latest and greatest new cool electronic item on the market today.
RI judge tosses patent verdict against Microsoft
(AP) -- A federal judge in Rhode Island threw out a $388 million patent infringement jury verdict against Microsoft Corp., the latest move in a six-year legal skirmish.
Sirius XM passing $2 royalty fees to subscribers
(AP) -- Listeners of Sirius XM Radio Inc. are getting $2 fees added to their monthly satellite radio bills, in what's effectively a price increase for consumers.
Review: 10 ways to save on calling costs
(AP) -- The cost of making phone calls has been dropping rapidly in the last few years. If you want take full advantage of that, you'll need to try...
Numbers Guy Tackles Security and Health Concerns
Computer scientist tackles issue from airport security to vaccine stockpiling.
GE Shows Off 1TB DVD-Sized Disks at the Emerging Tech Conference
(PhysOrg.com) -- At the September '09 Emerging Tech Conference in Boston, GE announced it has been developing a 1TB DVD size disk that can be read by a modified Blu-ray...
Net helps businesses beat recession
The internet is one innovation helping small business bosses deal with strategic decision-making and survive the current recession, according to results revealed by the latest UK Business Barometer and Business...
Samsung Announces AMOLED 12M Camera Phone
(PhysOrg.com) -- Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the ‘Samsung AMOLED 12M` (Model Name: SCH-W880), the world`s first 12-megapixel camera phone with a 3-times optical zoom lens. The phone...
Biodiversity loss weakens global development
Biodiversity loss is undermining global development, leading scientists warn. The paper brings together a broad group of scientists and policy makers, including Natural History Museum plant expert Dr Sandra Knapp.
The Power Loader Is Real
Still no word about the xenomorphs, though For everyone out there who's been fighting aliens with a flamethrower, but now needs something with a little more kick, you're in luck. Panasonic has...
LG Unveils LG GD510 Touchscreen Phone (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- LG Electronics today unveiled the LG GD510, or more simply, "Pop", the most compact 3-inch full touchscreen phone ever made. The LG GD510 is the handset people who...
B.C. cuts trans fat from restaurant food
British Columbia became the first Canadian province to restrict trans fat in restaurant food.
Calgary neighbourhood's 'hum' puzzles noise experts
A noise expert has confirmed the mysterious sound disturbing some residents of a northwest neighbourhood, but finding the source of the hum is proving difficult.