Microsoft has announced that they have filed a complaint with the European Commission against Google over competition issues. Microsoft is claiming that Google has taken a pattern of actions to entrench its dominance in search and search advertising. Microsoft is basically saying that Google is … [Read more...] about Microsoft Complains To European Commission About Google
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Flickr Adds Easy Social Sharing Options
Flickr, the image and video hosting website, has announced a new addition to its platform in the form of a social sharing feature that now makes it easier than ever to share your images with larger social networks. The feature has been created by Flickr to reduce the amount of uploading you need to … [Read more...] about Flickr Adds Easy Social Sharing Options
Google Bringing Super Fast Broadband To Kansas
Last year, Google announced that they would be testing out a new super-fast fiber optic broadband network in the US. When it was announced, Google invited cities across the US to apply to the program. After a thorough selection process, Google has now chosen the first city where it will trial the … [Read more...] about Google Bringing Super Fast Broadband To Kansas
Boxee Box Receiving iPad Support In May (video)
Boxee has confirmed via a blog post that its iPad support will now be arriving in May when Boxee rolls out a new firmware update. Boxee also explained that further updates to both its Boxee Box and other Boxee-based devices will now arrive every three months from there after. The new iPad support … [Read more...] about Boxee Box Receiving iPad Support In May (video)
Samsung 22 Inch Transparent LCD Display Goes Into Production
Samsung today announced their new transparent LCD displays, which were showcased at this year's CES, are now in mass production. This marks the world's first mass production line for transparent LCD panels. Yes, that is a room you can see behind the monitor pictured below. Samsung's new transparent … [Read more...] about Samsung 22 Inch Transparent LCD Display Goes Into Production
Google Launches +1 Button For Search (Video)
Google has added a new feature to Google Search, called +1, a new social sharing button that will appear in Google Search results, and it is designed to let you share recommendations within Google Search. The +1 button appears in search results next to search results and also next to Google … [Read more...] about Google Launches +1 Button For Search (Video)
EA May Have New Ultima Online In The Works
EA has apparently been throwing its weight around trying to get freeware sites to stop offering Ultima IV, like they've been doing for a hefty span. Couple that with inklings of a massive MMO project in the works, as well as EA's stated interest in reviving beloved franchises and we might just have … [Read more...] about EA May Have New Ultima Online In The Works
Team Fortress 2 Hats Raise $300k For Japan
It's probably a drop in the bucket compared to the amounts in aid already heading there, but still. Take a moment to think this through. This amount was raised by one solitary company by selling tiny imaginary hats to people for their tiny imaginary character which they use to habitually murder … [Read more...] about Team Fortress 2 Hats Raise $300k For Japan
Skype Launches ‘Skype in the Classroom’ Teachers Network
Skype has today unveiled a new networking service dedicated to teachers worldwide called 'Skype in the Classroom'. The new networking service has been created to help teachers everywhere use Skype to help their students learn. It’s a place for teachers to connect with each other, find partner … [Read more...] about Skype Launches ‘Skype in the Classroom’ Teachers Network
FTC Charges Google With Deceptive Privacy Practices For Google Buzz
Google came under quite a bit of criticism for the way they launched their Google Buzz service, and we heard previously that they had settled a lawsuit. Now the FTC has ruled that Google used deceptive privacy practices when Google Buzz was launched. Google and the FTC have come to an agreement … [Read more...] about FTC Charges Google With Deceptive Privacy Practices For Google Buzz
From Brazil, Banana Fiber For The Car Industry
Alcides Leao from Sao Paolo State Uni might have the future of the car business in the pal of his hand. That is, if he happened to be holding a banana while he presented his research the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society. Hey! That's also where those Electric … [Read more...] about From Brazil, Banana Fiber For The Car Industry
Researchers Develop New Flex Touchscreen Interface (Video)
Researchers at Osaka University in Japan have developed an innovative flexible touchscreen interface. This cutting-edge technology allows the interface to flex and distort the content on the screen when you move your hand or fingers over the display. This unique feature not only adds a tactile … [Read more...] about Researchers Develop New Flex Touchscreen Interface (Video)
