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UK surveillance could yield window into lives

(AP) -- British officials have given their word: "We won't read your emails."

Technology / Internet

created May 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

US drivers see texting risks but still do it: survey

Most young US drivers believe that texting and phone use at the wheel is dangerous, but many do it anyway, a survey showed Tuesday.

Technology / Other

created May 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Skype debuts on PlayStation Vita game handsets

Skype made its debut Tuesday on PlayStation Vita, making its leading Internet video or voice calling service available on Sony's sophisticated videogame handset.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony straps on Internet-linked wristwatch

Sony on Thursday released an Internet-linked wristwatch powered by Google-backed Android software.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 3

How to make customers happy: Study evaluates call centers

Are you having trouble with the dishwasher? Or with a computer, that doesn't work as it should do? Or with an incomprehensible instruction manual for the new book shelf? No problem – there is a service ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 05, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

British PM faces backlash over 'snooping' plans

British Prime Minister David Cameron is facing a growing backlash from within his own party over plans to extend the government's powers to monitor people's email exchanges and website visits. ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Britain planning new Internet snooping laws

The British government wants to expand its powers to monitor email exchanges and website visits, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 01, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (10) | comments 26

Gov't sues AT&T over Internet calls

(AP) -- The Justice Department has sued to recover millions of dollars from AT&T Corp., alleging the company improperly billed the government for services that are designed for use by the deaf and hard-of-hearing who place ...

Technology / Internet

created Mar 22, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 5

NEC develops smartphone solution that automatically recommends the appropriate path of incoming calls

NEC Corporation announced today the development of smartphone software that automatically recommends the best path for a user's incoming calls based on the software's estimate of a smartphone's movement. This solution is ...

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cisco challenges Microsoft takeover of Skype in EU

Networking company Cisco said Wednesday that it is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion takeover of Skype at the European Union's top court to ensure Microsoft won't block other video conferencing services.

Technology / Business

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Review: Shark 360 mouse offers added precision

Console gaming occasionally gets a boost from add-ons that can make the standard controller more efficient to hold and operate. A new wireless mouse looks to replace the standard Xbox 360 controller altogether ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

I know something you don't know -- and I will tell you

Researchers found that wild chimpanzees monitor the information available to other chimpanzees and inform their ignorant group members of danger.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Dec 29, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 11 | with audio podcast

Verizon 4G network crashes again

A high-speed smartphone data service freshly rolled out by Verizon crashed anew on Wednesday as the US telecom titan continued to work out issues with its new-generation network.

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

'Call of Duty' sets five-day sales record: publisher

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" raked in $775 million worldwide in its first five days, blowing away the record set by last year's release, publisher Activision said Thursday.

Technology / Software

created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Activision 3Q earnings soar, 2011 outlook raised

(AP) -- Activision Blizzard Inc. said Tuesday that its third-quarter net income nearly tripled thanks to strong demand for its video games. The company also raised its full-year outlook on the heels of Tuesday's launch of ...

Technology / Business

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0