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Germany warns of Apple security problem

(AP) -- Several versions of Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch have potentially serious security problems, a German government agency said in an official warning Wednesday.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Aug 04, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

What your phone app doesn't say: It's watching

(AP) -- Your smart phone applications are watching you - much more closely than you might like.

Technology / Software

created Jul 28, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (14) | comments 11

GE Unveils Their Electric Vehicle WattStation (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- On Tuesday GE announced their new smart-grid-connected electric vehicle charger called the WattStation. The WattStation will help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles by significantly ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 14, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (9) | comments 6 | with audio podcast weblog

New buoys enable submerged subs to communicate

(PhysOrg.com) -- Communicating with a submerged submarine has always been difficult, and since the submarine has to come up to periscope depth it has also been risky. Now a new buoy developed by Lockheed Martin ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 13, 2010 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (8) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

Researchers test green shopping scheme

(PhysOrg.com) -- Experts at The University of Manchester are to assess if ride-sharing could be a key weapon in the fight to make shopping more environmentally friendly.

Technology / Other

created Jul 12, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Wake up, check Facebook: Americans increasingly obsessed

Americans are increasingly obsessed with Facebook and many young women check their page even before using the bathroom in the morning, according to a poll released on Wednesday.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 07, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

LaHood criticizes driver distraction lobbying push

(AP) -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood criticized a fledgling lobbying campaign on Wednesday which he said would undermine his work to limit drivers' use of cell phones and other electronic devices while behind the ...

Technology / Other

created Jul 07, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Tech firms aim to keep wayward walkers on path

(AP) -- Todd Atwood says he doesn't worry too much about accidents when walking down the street using his iPhone to make calls, send text messages or check his e-mail. But he's seen the consequences of paying ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jul 05, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Google Voice telecom service opens to all in US

Internet giant Google has opened its Google Voice telecommunications service to anyone in the United States interested in using a single telephone number for all of their phones.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 22, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Study: Teens not the worst text-driving culprits

(AP) -- If you're about to warn your teenager about the dangers of texting or talking on the phone while driving, a new report suggests you look in the mirror first.

Technology / Other

created Jun 18, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

High court: Go ahead, search cop's sexy texting

(AP) -- The Supreme Court had a common-sense message Thursday for workers with cell phones and other gadgets provided by their employers: Use your own cell phone if you've got something to text that you don't want your boss ...

Technology / Other

created Jun 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

As Web privacy concerns rise, Foursquare tries to carve a niche

Now you can ping your friends to get together at a restaurant or bar. Or just shout at them.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 17, 2010 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Graphic PSAs Increase Texting While Driving

(PhysOrg.com) -- Graphic accident videos cause young adults to text and talk while driving more often.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Twitter to use own Web link shrinker this summer

(AP) -- Twitter plans to start using its own Web link shortener on addresses that users include in tweets.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 09, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New surveillance camera system provides text feed

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a prototype surveillance camera and computer system to analyze the camera images and deliver a text feed describing ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Jun 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report