Free Wi-Fi can hide security dangers
After someone sniffed out his password at a free Wi-Fi hotspot and successfully hacked his computer, Igor Mello stays home for the majority of his web use.
Telecom
Aug 27, 2010
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China builds base to tap deep-sea energy: state media
China will build a multi-million-dollar research base on its east coast as it steps up its efforts to search for energy sources and rare earths on the ocean floor, state media said Friday.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 27, 2010
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Computer server shipments surge in second quarter: Gartner
Global shipments of computer servers surged 27 percent to more than 2.1 million units in the second quarter as economic conditions improved, research firm Gartner said Friday.
Hardware
Aug 27, 2010
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Mapping of 'Titanic' wreck begins
A high-tech expedition that aims to create a detailed map of the wreckage of the Titanic has begun exploring the ocean floor where the ship sank nearly one hundred years ago, the crew said Thursday.
Archaeology
Aug 27, 2010
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China Unicom to sell Apple iPad next month: report
China Unicom is likely to start selling Apple's iPad tablet computer in the world's largest Internet market in mid to late-September, state-run media said Friday.
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 27, 2010
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Australia's Fairfax to charge for online content
Australian publishing giant Fairfax Media Friday indicated it would begin charging for online content in the increasingly cut-throat newspaper environment as it reported a return to profit.
Business
Aug 27, 2010
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Rolls-Royce to 'expedite' engine delivery to Boeing
Rolls-Royce said Friday it was working closely with Boeing to rush through delivery of engines to the US aerospace giant which has been forced to announce a further delay to its Dreamliner jet programme.
Engineering
Aug 27, 2010
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Yelp testing 1-day sales of local coupons
(AP) -- Review website Yelp said Thursday that it is testing out "Yelp Deals" - large discounts at local businesses that site users can buy on one day only.
Internet
Aug 27, 2010
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Internet abuzz with Gmail telephone calls
Internet telephone capabilities added to Google's free Web-based email service in the United States appeared to have been successful, with more than a million calls logged in the 24 hours after its launch.
Internet
Aug 27, 2010
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Australian police, Facebook crack child porn ring
(AP) -- An international child pornography ring that operated on Facebook has been brought down with the social networking site's support, Australian police said Friday.
Internet
Aug 27, 2010
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