Daily Archives: May 31, 2011

Sprint, AT&T Trade Fire Over T-Mobile Deal as FCC Deadline Passes

It’s no secret the Sprint, the nation’s third-largest mobile service provider, opposes AT&T’s proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile. Earlier this month Sprint’s CEO testified before Congress that the deal could do “irreparable harm” to consumers. N…

Gamers Rage Over Call of Duty Elite Plans

News of a premium service for Call of Duty has caused some fans of the game to fly into a rage, claiming gamemaker Activision should not be charging monthly fees for online content.

Apple Updates iWork to Add iPhone, iPod Touch Support

Apple announced on Tuesday that it has updated its iWork productivity suite for iOS with universal versions compatible with both the iPhone and iPod Touch.

MAGI Remote Script Caller Plugin released

With Remote Script Caller plugin, you can call the script on the remote database running on the remote computer. Also, you can send a parameter when calling remote script… – (Studio Magic Software)

Second Defense Contractor ‘Actively Targeted’ With RSA SecurID Hacks

L-3 Communications joins Lockheed Martin on the list of hacker targets linked to a breach at RSA Security earlier this year.

Air Force Wants to Fight Afghan Corruption … With Chicken

The U.S. Air Force has identified an unlikely hero in the war-torn lands between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Kabul River. Warlords and opium farmers, I present to you: the humble chicken.

iCloud: Is 4th Time a Charm for Apple’s Media Service?

Apple has revealed the name of its upcoming online media service: iCloud. But don’t let the cute branding fool you. The company has tried this service before, and the iCloud re-branding signals a do-over on one of Apple’s greatest failures.

Internet Researchers Decry DNS-Filtering Legislation

Internet security researchers said Senate antipiracy legislation that would dramatically increase the government’s legal power to disrupt and shutter websites dedicated to infringing activity “raises serious technical and security concerns.”

Intel Unveils Skinny New ‘Ultrabook’ Laptop, Tablet Roadmap

Intel announced plans on Monday for a new series of slim laptops powered by the company’s next generation of processors, set to debut at the end of 2011.

Reporter’s Crazy Basketball Shot: Real or Faked?

Is a crazy basketball shot seen on YouTube real or fake? Physicist and blogger Rhett Allain breaks it down.

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