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Another fine monopoly rules sites on the Internet

A traveler booking a night at the Ft. Wayne Marriott hotel on Aug. 19-20 may get a surprise when checking prices online.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Google Maps accused of unfair competition in France

A French company is taking Google Maps to court for unfair competition, seeking 500,000 euros (706,000 dollars) in damages from the US-based Internet giant, a judicial official said Wednesday.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google tricycle snaps views from Philly campus

(AP) -- Coming soon to a campus near you - the Google tricycle.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

GPS shoes for Alzheimer's patients

A shoe-maker and a technology company are teaming up to develop footwear with a built-in GPS device that could help track down "wandering" seniors suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 06, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Apple iPhone to Receive Some Upgrades

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Apple iPhone is one of the most versatile smart phones around today and it's about to get better. The news of what the next generation iPhone will be like is traveling fast.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 26, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 6 weblog

Googlefail! The Web reacts to virtual traffic jam

What would life be like without Google? Last week 83 million people found out.

Technology / Internet

created May 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Old Japanese maps on Google Earth unveil secrets

(AP) -- When Google Earth added historical maps of Japan to its online collection last year, the search giant didn't expect a backlash. The finely detailed woodblock prints have been around for centuries, ...

Technology / Internet

created May 02, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (22) | comments 12

Card downloads your memories before you forget

If you tend to forget or neglect to move photo treasures from your digital camera to your computer, an Eye-Fi card should interest you. This clever photo memory card handles that meddlesome task for you -- and now it does ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Internet of things plays with hand of ACEs

(PhysOrg.com) -- European researchers have created a new software abstraction called Autonomic Communication Elements (ACEs) which will enable ecosystems for service networks, and make the future ‘internet of things’ a reality, ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

California politician wants to censor online maps

An elected California official wants the state known for Internet technology to blur images of schools, hospitals, government buildings and houses of worship in online maps.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (5) | comments 8

Carbon dioxide map of US released on Google Earth

(PhysOrg.com) -- Interactive maps that detail carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are now available on the popular Google Earth platform. The maps, funded by NASA and the U.S. Department of ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 19, 2009 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (16) | comments 5

New iPhone Traffic App Delivers Personalized Traffic Reports to California Commuters

(PhysOrg.com) -- Motorists in California equipped with the Apple iPhone can now get personalized traffic information via the "California Traffic Report," the first iPhone application from the University of ...

Technology / Software

created Feb 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0