Archive for December, 2008

The business leader 2009: Chief Meaning Officer

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

“The job of leadership today is not just to make money. It’s to make meaning,” writes management consultant John Hagel. Out: Bottom-line-pragmatists and financial wizards. In: philosophers and ethicists.
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Facebook godfather groups spark mafia victims’ ire

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Pages on the social-networking site pay tribute to notorious mob bosses, and relatives of mafia crime victims say such content glamorizes the perpetrators.
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Godfather groups on Facebook spark mafia victims’ ire

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Pages on the social-networking site pay tribute to notorious mob bosses, and relatives of mafia crime victims say such content glamorizes the perpetrators.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

5 predictions for 2009

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Will Steve Jobs announcement his retirement in 2009? Will Windows 7 launch? Don Reisinger looks ahead to 2009.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Macintosh at 25: Still the innovation leader

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

On January 24, 1984, the Macintosh came into the world, starting a revolution in personal computing. Now, all attention is turned to what Apple will introduce next.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

China move lifts roadblock for 3G phones

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The Chinese government has approved licenses that will permit high-speed mobile phone network services.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

China lifts roadblock for 3G phones

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The Chinese government has approved licenses that will permit high-speed mobile phone network services, a move expected to help bring higher-end services.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Daily Tidbits: Amazon isn’t alone in its success

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Amazon’s Chinese competitor, LightInTheBox.com, announced that its sales tripled over the past year and it was quick to point out that it’s beating its U.S. competitor.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Dell regroups around four customer segments

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Two executives, Mike Cannon and Mark Jarvis, are departing as the computer maker regroups globally around four types of customers.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Users report 30GB Zunes seizing up

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Many users are reporting their Microsoft music players are rebooting then seizing up. Some dub the problem “Z2K.”
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Users report 30GB Zunes seizing up; Microsoft IDs clock bug

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Many users are reporting their Microsoft music players are rebooting then freezing up. Some dub the problem “Z2K.”
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Night vision for civilian pilots

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Night vision goggles available for civilian pilots.
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Year in review: Shrinking chips, shrinking revenue

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The “smaller is better” theme played out with Intel’s Atom chip and Netbook PCs, but the recession also put a squeeze on the industry.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

A computer revolution through a child’s eyes

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

A user interface revolution is upon us: my 3-year-old son can use my iPhone thanks more to its accessibility than his smarts.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Cloud server of tomorrow will look little like full-feature server of today

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Google is heavily influencing server design for large data centers, as vendors offer systems with features like multiple server motherboards, single voltage power supplies, and heat-resistant chips. The best part is you don’t care.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Report: Via readying dual-core Atom rival

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Via Technologies is reportedly joining other chip suppliers in readying a dual-core processor that will compete with Intel’s Atom.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Report: Apple working on large-screen iPod Touch

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Blog cites three independent sources as saying that we can expect a 7- to 9-inch screen in the fall of 2009.
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Online holiday sales drop 3 percent

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Online retailers record first sales decline in eight years, despite a 15 percent increase on Cyber Monday, the second-biggest day of online shopping ever.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Networking predictions for the new year

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Jon Oltsik offers up 10 technology areas to watch in 2009. Among them? That buzz phrase “unified communications.”
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Gawker Media sells Consumerist blog

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

The blog, which is often an outlet for consumer complaints, will become a new division within the publisher of Consumer Reports.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Music tech predictions for 2009

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Yes, Virginia, there will be a Zune phone. Sort of. As well as a $99 iPhone. And a touch-screen Walkman MP3 player from Sony.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Photos: Apollo 8’s mission round the moon

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Seven months before the first astronauts landed on the moon, Apollo 8 made a key round-trip into lunar orbit.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Texting and tweeting through Obama’s swearing in

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Inauguration planners are turning to Twitter and text messaging to keep things organized when President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in January 20.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

What’s in store at CES 2009

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

There won’t be a ton of surprises, but look for improved HDTVs, and emerging technologies like wireless standards.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Business groups sue over Homeland Security E-Verify program

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

A group of business organizations have filed suit over the requirement that certain federal contractors electronically verify their workers’ employment status.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

On the trail of Dell’s carbon footprint

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

While the PC maker is certainly early with its carbon-neutral claim, other companies will soon follow. As they do, there will be a need to seriously vet these claims.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

LG Blu-ray box to offer CinemaNow, YouTube videos

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

The electronics company is out to capitalize on consumers’ desire for entertainment online that can be viewed on their TVs.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

LG Blu-ray box to offer CinemaNow and YouTube videos

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

LG has expanded its partners for streaming video to its Blu-ray players to CinemaNow and YouTube.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Quad-core MacBook Pro on the way?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Intel’s quiet introduction of its new low-cost quad-core processor could signal a 17-inch MacBook Pro upgrade at Macworld.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

FCC Chairman revises wireless broadband plan

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has dropped Web filtering for porn from his proposal that would create a free wireless broadband service.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Daily Tidbits: Glassdoor tells you where to work

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Netflix, Adobe, and Google are great places to work if you’re in the tech field.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Telcos look to benefit from broadband funding

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Cable and phone companies are pushing for different broadband high-speed standards as Congress considers funding a national broadband infrastructure.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Why Sony needs to (but can’t) drop the price of the PS3

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

iSuppli breaks down the Playstation 3 and sees cost savings for Sony. But even still, can Sony drop the price of the console to compete against cheaper alternatives?
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Open source in 2008: Everything but interest up

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

While some reports suggest that there has never been a better time for open source, other data suggests that it’s no longer enough to rest on one’s laurels.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Open source in 2008: Everything but interest is up

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

While some reports suggest that there has never been a better time for open source, other data suggests that it’s no longer enough to rest on one’s laurels.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Open-source integration: No vendors required

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Looking for a more efficient way to partner on software projects? Hint - the answer does not lie in the realm of proprietary software.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Web browser flaw could put e-commerce security at risk

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Key piece of Internet technology that banks and e-commerce sites rely on to keep transactions safe suffers from a serious security vulnerability, an international team of researchers reports.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

MSI Netbook sports solid-state and hard drives

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

The U115 Hybrid comes with a solid-state drive for most of the PC’s operations, together with a hard-disk drive that can be used for storage.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Year in review: The ‘cloud’ soars

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Cloud computing takes off in 2008, with enterprise companies and consumers along for the ride.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Year in review: The ‘cloud’ soars

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Cloud computing takes off in 2008, with enterprise companies and consumers along for the ride.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Hey, Facebook, what have you got against breast-feeding?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

The social networking site said that any breast-feeding images that show a little areola will be removed. Naturally, a protest movement ensued. On Facebook.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

The holiday e-retail satisfaction rankings are in

Monday, December 29th, 2008

A few did better than a year ago, most held steady while a few did worse-not the sort of scorecard you want to see during a recession
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

AMD cites $70 million in fourth-quarter costs

Monday, December 29th, 2008

In addition to restructuring costs, chipmaker expects layoffs to total 600 in the fourth quarter.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Microsoft denies vulnerability in Windows Media Player

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Software giant says flaw is a “reliability issue with no security risk to customers” and criticizes researcher for not contacting the company.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

AMD cites $70 million in Q4 costs

Monday, December 29th, 2008

AMD said that it will incur $70 million in restructuring costs in the fourth quarter.
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HP upgrading Home Server lineup, Apple may follow suit

Monday, December 29th, 2008

MediaSmart servers get multi-platform support in January. Will Apple announce similar product at Macworld Expo?
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

The smartphone buzz in ‘09? It’s not a product

Monday, December 29th, 2008

The smartphone industry is approaching a security crossroad and fast: whether to open up and by how much.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

RIAA loses mistrial appeal

Monday, December 29th, 2008

The Recording Industry Association of America has been dealt another blow in its only copyright infringement case to go to trial.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Applying movie ratings to Web sites is a dumb idea

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Should “PG” and “R” be used to warn you about the content on the Web? Don Reisinger thinks not.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Report: HP printers a hit in Iran

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Despite a trade ban, a third party is selling Hewlett-Packard’s products in cities such as Tehran. According to The Boston Globe, that could be a violation of the law.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back