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Calendar Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:59AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Facebook's new geotagging ability brings potential for abuse Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:36PMFacebook, the website where millions of teens, 'tweens and adults socialize, now allows users to tell their circle of "friends" exactly where they are when sending updates or photos.
Kid-Friendly Browser Zoodles Now Available for Android [Downloads] Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:06PM# downloads Android: Earlier this year we highlighted the kid-safe browser Zoodles . They're back with a mobile version that brings kid-safe browsing, with a simple and secure interface, to Android phones. More »
Apple iPod Touch 2010 (8GB) Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe iPod Touch is the best iPod yet, offering all the fun of the iPhone experience without a carrier contract or monthly bill.
iPhone Apps Overtaking Songs in Terms of Total Downloads Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:53AMThere's an interesting chart making its way around the net this morning comparing the number of iTunes app downloads to the total downloads of songs. The surprising reveal is that it shows apps are being downloaded much more rapidly than songs. In only 2.2 years, the iTunes App Store has reached the same total downloads as the iTunes Music Store did after 5 years. And before the year is out, the ...
iPhone Apps Overtaking Songs in Total Downloads Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:53AMThere's an interesting chart making its way around the Net this morning comparing the number of iTunes app downloads to the total downloads of songs. The surprising reveal is that it shows apps are being downloaded much more rapidly than songs. In only 2.2 years, the iTunes App Store has reached the same total downloads as the iTunes Music Store did after five years. And before the year is out ...
Comcast Launches COMCAST4U Innovative SMS Text Messaging Features Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:42AMPHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Launches COMCAST4U - SMS Text Messaging Features
Comcast Launches COMCAST4U Innovative SMS Text Messaging Features Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:30AMPHILADELPHIA----Comcast is making it easier for customers to stay connected and manage their services, literally putting the answers and tools at their fingertips with the launch of COMCAST4U mobile SMS text service.
Flurry of billion-dollar deals signals coming changes in tech industry Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:09AMFrom Hewlett-Packard and Cisco Systems to Intel and Oracle, some of Silicon Valley's largest companies charged out of the recession with fat bankrolls and a determination to spend whatever it takes this year to reshape their businesses around emerging technologies.
Cozi Announces “I’m on Top of It Day” Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:40AMSEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cozi, the world’s leading family communications and organizational platform, today announced the first annual “I’m on Top of It Day” will take place on September 13, 2010. The purpose of the day is to celebrate the promise of resetting the online calendar for the new school year. Cozi is inviting families everywhere to take part in the celebration and get “on top” of ...
Cozi Announces "I'm on Top of It Day" Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:35AMSEATTLE----Cozi, the world’s leading family communications and organizational platform, today announced the first annual “I’m on Top of It Day” will take place on September 13, 2010.
Opinion: Android vs. iPhone is no easy call in US tests Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:12AMGoogle's Android mobile operating system proved a formidable rival to the wildly popular iPhone in a recent real-world test.
Health Care Reform: Will It Empower or Perplex Consumers? Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:48PMTUESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Are American consumers "health literate" enough to play a leading role in their health care and coverage decisions?
Then Che Asked #3 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:17PMThe room was black, as black as his past. He sat there alone, in his black Victorian-chair, accompanied only by his books.
Apple iPod Touch 2010 (64GB) Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:43PMThe iPod Touch is the best iPod yet, offering all the fun of the iPhone experience without a carrier contract or monthly bill.
Android vs. IPhone Is No Easy Call Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:12PMGoogle's Android mobile operating system proved a formidable rival to the wildly popular iPhone in a recent real-world test. iPhone - Android - Mobile operating system - Handhelds - Smartphones
Court allows warrantless cell location tracking Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:10PMPhiladelphia appeals court rules that no search warrant is needed for police to track Americans' cell phone whereabouts but says individual judges can "sparingly" require one.
National Guard enlists goats in war on terror Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:52PMLAKEVILLE — About 60 men and women with the Indiana National Guard are preparing for a 12-month tour in Afghanistan, but their mission is on a much different field than battle.
These iPhone apps will raise your productivity to new levels Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:02PMThe dog days of summer are fading, and so is your tan. It is time to pull on the business suit and refocus at work. But don’t worry, you don’t have to go it alone.
Audio codec protects against loudspeaker damage, boosts audio fidelity Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:50AMMaxim Integrated Productsste has introduced an integrated stereo audio codec that applies Maxim's FLEXSOUND audio processor technology to offer improved loudspeaker performance by optimizing the signal level and frequency response, while limiting the maximum distortion and power at the output to prevent speaker damage.
Elpida Jumps Most in Year on Mitsubishi UFJ Rating Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:05AMElpida Memory Inc. surged the most in more than a year in Tokyo after Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co. rated the world’s third-biggest maker of computer-memory chips as “strong outperform” in new coverage.
Aussie developers talk Windows Phone 7 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:48PMThe impending launch of Windows Phone 7 handsets before Christmas period represents another rich option for Australian mobile application and game developers. But what is it like developing for the new Microsoft platform? The impending launch of Windows Phone 7 handsets before Christmas period represents another rich option for Australian mobile application and game developers. But what is it ...
Google rules my world Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:06PMI have to admit: I am more of a Google girl than a Yahoo girl or even a Bing girl (apologies to the latter two). There is simply so much about my internet life which revolves around Google's entire suite of services. An experience shared with fellow netizens is how it has become a one-stop shop for our virtual needs. On the downside, Google is not Mr. Perfect and not all of its products are ...
Why an iPhone could actually be good for your 3-year-old Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:07PMParents who hand smart phones to their preschoolers as a distraction are shocked to see how quickly the kids become pros. They may worry about such early screen time. But for this generation of "mobile kids,” portable, wireless technology promises to improve the way they learn.
More productivity enhancing tools Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:26PMThis edition of NetSpeak profiles a few more tools/services that could boost the productivity of an on-line analyst/researcher. While travelling we often stumble on a good newspaper or magazine article.
More productivity enhancing tools Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:57PMOne can easily convert any text image into a normal text file with the free software TopOCR. This edition of NetSpeak profiles a few more tools/services that could boost the productivity of an on-line analyst/researcher.
Booming Samsung tries to become an innovator Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:01PMAbout an hour south of Seoul, bulldozers are demolishing the last vacant factories at Samsung Electronics Co.'s Suwon campus, erasing signs that South Korea's most valuable public company once made its headquarters in a smoke-fuming industrial complex. In... South Korea - Seoul - Asia - Suwon - Samsung Group
Police prepared for crowd control during Notre Dame's home opener Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:17PMNOTRE DAME — South Bend Police will be out in force with extra patrols helping with crowd control and traffic Saturday.
CNET News, now on Android Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:21PMThe iPhone's no longer the only smartphone with a CNET News app. Our breaking stories and in-depth features are now even easier to read and browse on Android devices from the new, free CNET News app. Read about what it does and why it's worth downloading.
CNET News, now on Android Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:14PMThe iPhone's no longer the only smartphone with a CNET News app. Our breaking stories and in-depth features are now even easier to read and browse on Android devices from the new, free CNET News app. Read about what it does and why it's worth downloading. Originally posted at The Download Blog
CNET News, now on Android Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:08PMThis may be the year of the iPad's debut, but it's also the year that Android devices exploded in availability. To go along with the extra attention that Android's been getting of late, CNET News has ported its month-old iOS app to the Android marketplace. Debuting August 30, the free CNET News app for Android offers an identical-but-Androidified feature set to its iOS twin. The new Android app ...
Sharp Demos 3D Camera Phone Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:58PMSimilar to the Apple iPhone 4 or Samsung Galaxy S in design, the prototype mobile device has a glasses-free 3D parallax screen and multiple 3D cameras.
Firefox Pushes Ahead on Android with Fennec Alpha Browser Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:34PMBuilt-in Firefox Sync and improved responsiveness get Mozilla's Fennec mobile browser off to a good start. Fennec - Mozilla Foundation - Firefox - Android - Nokia N900
iPhone 4.0 a great device that deserves better reception Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:19AMDespite its problems with AT&T, the iPhone’s easy-to-use navigation and sleek construction makes it easy to overlook the antenna nightmares. I reviewed a $199, 16G unit running Version 4.0.1 of Apple's iPhone operating system and found it hard to criticize anything else about the phone.
Global Qi wireless power standard released, Energizer and Sanyo announce products Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:07AMIt's no good buying an eCoupled inductive charger if it won't work with your Powermat , or your Touchstone . Non-standard chargers suck, so we're glad to see that the Global Qi wireless power standard has been released, and the first products have been announced. A number of companies, Nokia and RIM to name but a few, have signed on their support, with Energizer stepping up first with the ...
MI6 worker Daniel Houghton jailed for trying to sell secrets Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:57AMDaniel Houghton offered Dutch secret agents the names, addresses and phone numbers of 426 British spies, the Old Bailey heard.
Global Qi standard launch aims to power up wireless charging Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:04AMThe Wireless Power Consortium has launched the Qi 1.0 standard which enables consumer electronic brands and device manufacturers to bring interoperable wireless inductive charging devices to market. The Consortium also announced today the first products certified with Qi.
5 ways to use social media for better emergency response Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:50PMMore people now use social media tools to report emergencies or call for help, and they expect government response agencies to be actively engaged in using the technology, too.
UC Berkeley launches high-tech transit study Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:22PMThe pre-trip planner compares modes. Photo by Jay Sullivan, California Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways.
WSDOT adds new tools to deliver travel information Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:19PMWith the Labor Day holiday approaching, the Washington State Department of Transportation has made it even easier for smart-phone users to "know before you go."A new mobile application for iPhone and Android keeps real-time traffic conditions always at hand. ...
Samsung tries to woo TV app developers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:23AMThe consumer electronics giant uses its first developer conference in the United States to recruit app makers for its Web-connected TVs. Should we really hold the Apple comparisons? Originally posted at Circuit Breaker
Apple developers, you're living on the edge Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:20AMApple's sending some seriously mixed messages to developers. A paid app gets yanked from the App Store hours after appearing in Steve Jobs' keynote, he calls rejected app store complainers liars, but he says the platform is still a gold mine. Sure, a dangerous one.
5 smart choices in smart phones Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:34AMWe tested five new models, including one with 4G capabilities, and finds they have a lot for offer on-the-job users. Android phones come out on top.
10 Innovative Companies Yours Should Copy Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:30AMThese firms keep an edge by continually executing great ideas—especially in a downturn.
Samsung tries to woo TV app developers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:18AMThe consumer electronics giant uses its first developer conference in the United States to recruit app makers for its Web-connected TVs. Should we really hold the Apple comparisons?
5 smart choices in smart phones Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:05AMThe GCN Lab tests five new models, including one with 4G capabilities, and finds they have a lot for offer on-the-job users. Android phones come out on top.
Silicon Valley companies making billion dollar deals Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:31AMIf the buying binge continues, 2010 could rank among the biggest for such deals in a decade.
Corecon Technologies Introduces Corecon Mobile for Use With Newly Released Corecon V7 Online Construction Software Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:07PMCorecon Mobile Is Specifically Tailored for Convenient and Immediate Access to Construction Project Information Direct From a Smartphone or Apple's New iPad
Corecon Technologies Introduces Corecon Mobile for Use With Newly Released Corecon V7 Online Construction Software Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:02PMHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Corecon Technologies, Inc., pioneers in web-based construction software, today announces its new product Corecon Mobile. Specifically tailored for use on smartphones and tablets with smaller screens, Corecon Mobile is compatible with Apple iPhone and iPad, Google Android, HP Palm, Microsoft Windows Mobile, and RIM Blackberry. Corecon Mobile was ...
Press Release: Best Buy Mobile Survey Finds One in Two Consumers Don't Know When Their Mobile Phone Contract Expires Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:34AMRead the full story here.