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Archive for August, 2008

Drivers rely on OnStar to evade Hurricane Gustav (AP)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

AP - For the most part, the callers were calm, patiently asking for the fastest path out of New Orleans or some other Gulf Coast city as Hurricane Gustav twisted its way to the northwest.

Opinion: Can Blockbuster be saved?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

As the last major brick-and-mortar movie rental chain, Blockbuster needs to find ways to improve its business. But maybe it doesn't need to change that much.Read More...

Is podcasting only for the young?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Do you download podcasts on a regular basis? If so, chances are that you are 18 to 29 years of age, according to a new study. Enjoy it now, kids!Read More...

Lenovo won’t refund the Windows tax without an NDA

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

When a Linux user attempted to obtain a reimbursement for an unused Windows license, Lenovo agreed to refund him $130, but only if he would sign a nondisclosure agreement first.Read More...

Consumer Electronics Makers Brace For Slow Growth

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Consumer electronic makers are bracing themselves for slower growth in the second half of this year and in 2009, but count on consumers turning to home entertainment amid tougher economic times and tighter budgets.

Microsoft readying apps store for Windows Mobile? (CNET)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

CNET - Updated at 4 p.m. PDT with second-quarter smartphone sales figures.

6 Internet providers disclose Web tracking for ads

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's largest Internet service providers all say they haven't partnered with Silicon Valley startup NebuAd Inc. to monitor Web surfing and deliver targeted advertising to their subscribers. Here is a look at six smaller service providers, however, that have conducted trials. ...

6 Internet providers disclose Web tracking for ads

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's largest Internet service providers all say they haven't partnered with Silicon Valley startup NebuAd Inc. to monitor Web surfing and deliver targeted advertising to their subscribers. Here is a look at six smaller service providers, however, that have conducted trials. ...

6 Internet providers disclose Web tracking for ads

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's largest Internet service providers all say they haven't partnered with Silicon Valley startup NebuAd Inc. to monitor Web surfing and deliver targeted advertising to their subscribers. Here is a look at six smaller service providers, however, that have conducted trials. ...

6 Internet providers disclose Web tracking for ads

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's largest Internet service providers all say they haven't partnered with Silicon Valley startup NebuAd Inc. to monitor Web surfing and deliver targeted advertising to their subscribers. Here is a look at six smaller service providers, however, that have conducted trials. ...

6 Internet providers disclose Web tracking for ads (AP)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

AP - The nation's largest Internet service providers all say they haven't partnered with Silicon Valley startup NebuAd Inc. to monitor Web surfing and deliver targeted advertising to their subscribers. Here is a look at six smaller service providers, however, that have conducted trials. The companies say all the tests ...

Microsoft buys ciao.com to boost e-shopping search

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

LONDON (Reuters) - Microsoft has agreed to buy Greenfield Online, owner of popular European price comparison website ciao.com, for about $486 million to boost its Internet search and e-commerce business in Europe.

Hard-up consumers seen seeking solace in gadgets

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

BERLIN (Reuters) - Consumer electronic makers are bracing themselves for slower growth in the second half of this year and in 2009, but count on consumers turning to home entertainment amid tougher economic times and tighter budgets.

Hard-up consumers seen seeking solace in gadgets (Reuters)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Reuters - Consumer electronic makers are bracing themselves for slower growth in the second half of this year and in 2009, but count on consumers turning to home entertainment amid tougher economic times and tighter budgets.

Hard-up consumers seen seeking solace in gadgets

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

BERLIN (Reuters) - Consumer electronic makers are bracing themselves for slower growth in the second half of this year and in 2009, but count on consumers turning to home entertainment amid tougher economic times and tighter budgets.