May 09 2010
An insider at HP tells us that a webOS tablet under the code name HP Hurricane could be released the third quarter of this year.
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May 08 2010
Facebook’s Gone Rogue; It’s Time for an Open Alternative
Link: Facebook’s Gone Rogue; It’s Time for an Open Alternative
Facebook has gone rogue, drunk on founder Mark Zuckerberg’s dreams of world domination. It’s time the rest of the web ecosystem recognizes this and works to replace it with something open and distributed.
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May 08 2010
One More Time: No NDAs
Link: One More Time: No NDAs
In case you missed all of those, here’s a couple quick reasons I will probably decline to sign your NDA
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May 06 2010
I know that phishing – using clever fakes to trick the unsuspecting into revealing their passwords – is a real problem, with real victims. But I just assumed that phishing was someone else’s problem.
Or so I thought, until I got phished last week.
Locus Online Perspectives » Cory Doctorow: Persistence Pays Parasites
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May 06 2010
For anyone still wondering whether Apple plans to give its new iAds a competitive advantage over other mobile ad networks on the iPhone and iPad, just take a look at the slide above (via Scoop: Apple Is Pushing A Secret “VIP” Ad Program For iPhone Apps)
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May 06 2010
Former Microsoft Windows exec to lead HP software business
Link: Former Microsoft Windows exec to lead HP software business
Hewlett-Packard’s hiring of former Windows executive Bill Veghte, announced today, is another example of the computer maker’s potential to compete with its longtime partner, Microsoft, in the software business. The 20-year Microsoft veteran will lead HP’s software and services unit in his new role as an HP executive vice president.
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May 05 2010
Skype Promises Super-Cheap Subscriptions, Group Video Chat
Link: Skype Promises Super-Cheap Subscriptions, Group Video Chat
Skype Wednesday confirmed new monthly call subscription plans that, according to Skype, bring down the costs of Skype-enabled Internet calls even further. In addition, according to one report, Skype has a long-sought group video chat function in the works that it plans to test as a public beta as early as next week.
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May 05 2010
Using Google today, you may have noticed that something feels slightly different — the look and feel of our search results have changed! Today’s metamorphosis responds to the increasing richness of the web and the increasing power of search — revealing search tools on the left and updating the visual look and feel throughout. While we are constantly rolling out small changes and updates, today’s changes showcase the latest evolutions in our search technology, making it easier than ever to find exactly what you’re looking for. (via Official Google Blog: A spring metamorphosis — Google’s new look)
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