Archive for November, 2008

Which country that use mobile phones most often?

Currently, almost all the population in the world is crazy with text messages and voice calls. Do you know which country population that uses mobile phones most often? The answer is the Irish people. They have spent most of their time to call and send text messages according to Reuters at Wednesday (11/19/2008). As mentioned [...]

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The piracy of Blu-ray movies have just started

Piracy syndicates particularly in China are now starting to switch targets to the latest generation of DVD formats, the Blu-ray. In a recent raid, police in South China successfully seized hundreds of pirated Blu-ray discs. According to the Motion Pictures Association (MPA), this is the first time that any authority successfully catches Blu-ray piracy syndicates. [...]

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Mobile phone radiation may erode dental fillings

Studies conducted by a university in Iran revealed the negative effects of radiation by mobile devices. This time, it is found that the phone electromagnetic radiation can damage dental fillings. A study done by the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences concluded that the content of mercury in dental fillings can be eroded by mobile phone [...]

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Microsoft still shows interest on Yahoo search engine

Microsoft will not open another discussion regarding the acquisition of Yahoo, but Microsoft is still interested in doing business with the Yahoo search engine. The Microsoft’s Chief of Executives, Steve Ballmer said, Microsoft is still interested in continuing the discussion of partnership to buy Yahoo’s search business, but not for total acquisition. Ballmer said at [...]

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Microsoft promises to release free anti-virus software

It is good news for Windows users. Microsoft promises to release a free anti-virus software and will end the subscription of Windows Live Onecare. As written in Zdnet, Wednesday (11/19/2008), the anti-virus software with code name ‘Morro’ is scheduled to be released in the middle of next year. This anti-virus software offers protection against viruses, [...]

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iPhone is now equipped with the new voice technology for internet search

iPhone users are now, no longer need to be bothered to type when searching for information. Recently, Google has released an application that allows iPhone users to search for information with voice. Through a service called as’ Voice Search ‘, a user can ask for information. The user voice will be converted to digital files [...]

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DoCoMo will use Google Android in its new smartphones

After successfully form a partnership with HTC, Google’s Android is now also used by DoCoMo, the largest mobile operator in Japan. According to Reuter, Wednesday (11/19/2008), DoCoMo with KTF, the cellular operators from South Korea, are interested in developing smartphone using Google Android. It is believed that the smartphone will be launched next year. Currently, [...]

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Careless employees are the cause of cracked sites

Among many attacks on the internet that is directed to the corporate sites, the majority occurred because of internal negligence by the employees. Around 52 percent of the attacks were successful, according to a monitoring agency called as Indonesian Security Incident Response Team on Information Infrastructure (ID SIRTII). These breaches occurred due to violations of [...]

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A cooking game is protested for animal abuse.

Cooking Mama is cooking-themed video games, which are popular with the gamers, who intend to have a virtual cooking experience. However, this game is subjected to strong protests. The animal support group called PETA (People for the Ethical of Animals) protested the game released by the Majesco Entertainment, called as Cooking Mama: World Kitchen which [...]

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Zink Integrated Digital Camera/Printer

Get instant photos in a flash, reminiscent of our old Polaroid times with Zink Integrated Digital Camera/Printer. If you have been dreaming of being able to shoot, save, preview and print your everyday mementos exactly where it happens, then this innovative gadget will surely make your day. Zink stands for “zero ink” which means that [...]

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