Systems engineer deemed best job in America
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:21:00 PST
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A deep and detailed survey by Focus.com concludes that the best job in the United States is a tech job: systems engineer. No. 2: physician assistant. No. 3: college professor.
Privacy is not dead: SXSWi keynoter Danah Boyd
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:06:15 PST
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Recent PR debacles surrounding Google Buzz and Facebook's privacy settings have put the spotlight on basic misunderstandings by tech companies about how people use social media.
A 257-degree panorama from the GDC floor
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:00 PST
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A view of the expo floor from on top of the Sony booth at the Game Developers Conference in the South Hall of Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Why people really do care about privacy
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:02:48 PST
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When Facebook changed its privacy settings, Zuckerberg took pictures off his Facebook pages. Google's Schimdt is reportedly trying to take down his ex-lover's blog. No one cares about privacy? Really?
Selling a car the iPod way
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:24:00 PST
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Chevy is hoping to tap into the same sentiments that spark gadget fandom with its new Volt electric car. But is the crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival the right audience?
AT&T's network up to SXSW iPhone onslaught
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:47:00 PST
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After last year's network meltdown at the hands of thousands of iPhone-toting geeks at the interactive confab in Austin, Texas, AT&T promised it would do better. People were skeptical, but they've been won over.
Google '99.9 percent' sure to shutter Google.cn
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:41:00 PST
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Now "99.9 percent" certain that it will close its Chinese search engine amid conflict over censorship, Google has detailed plans to do so, according to a Financial Times source.
Behind the wheel of the Chevy Volt (photos)
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:59:56 PST
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Eager to court fans of cutting-edge tech at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival, General Motors sends the e-car. And CNET's Caroline McCarthy gets a chance to drive it.
Social gamers accept marketing for virtual currency
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:56:00 PST
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A ComScore-Offerpal Media survey shows that social gamers are willing to be marketed to in order to get free virtual currency. Avoiding scams will be key to making this trend last.
Apple loses key chip executive
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:36:00 PST
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Sources say Dan Dobberpuhl, PA Semi's founder and pre-acquisition chief executive, has jumped ship to work at chip-related start-up Agnilux.
Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 PST
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Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2010 Mini Cooper S, Falcon Northwest Mach V, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.
Work hard, play hard at GDC (audio slideshow)
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 PST
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At the 2010 Game Developers Conference, artists, programmers, and designers are sharing their best ideas on the future of gaming.
Wheelie robot brings dinner on the double
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:53:00 PST
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Toshiba shows off a two-wheeled autonomous robot than can roll over ramps and balance a tray of food. Wheelie might make a decent waiter.
Tech finds its place at SXSWi (roundup)
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:49:00 PST
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As the Web generation descends on the South by Southwest Interactive show in Austin, several location-based start-ups try to put themselves on the map.
Hunch gets $10 million from Khosla Ventures, others
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:40:13 PST
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Hunch, a buzzy start-up that answers questions using crowdsourced recommendations, has lined up at least $10 million in funding, according to sources.
@ScrewYouSXSW vents at absent husband
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:40:00 PST
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We might never know if a Twitter feed purporting to be by a woman left behind on her anniversary weekend by her SXSW-bound husband is real. But it's very funny stuff.
FCC chairman outlines broadband plan for kids
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:48:00 PST
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski lays out a plan for 21st century digital access, citizenship, literacy, and safety.
VoxOx now translates as you type
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:27:00 PST
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VoxOx's claim on a robust feature set makes it a powerful, if slightly unstable, multi-protocol chat and VoIP client--now with free universal translation for all IMs and tweets.
'Runaway' Prius: Questions raised about driver
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:01:00 PST
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The case of a "runaway" Prius in San Diego demonstrates how claims about electronic flaws requires investigators to look carefully at the human element too.
Man fined for insulting ex-girlfriend on Facebook
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:49:00 PST
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A court decides to fine a man for offensive messages sent to his former lover on Facebook. What kind of precedent might this set?
SXSW: Comic Bill Hicks Posthumously Rocks Austin
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:27:00 GMT
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The North American premiere of American: The Bill Hicks Story delivers a biting dose of the late, great stand-up's routines. But that's just the tip of the iceberg: Fans who've memorized every word will dig the documentary's inventive animation sequences.
SXSW: Dynamo Takes on YouTube for Indie Film Rentals
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:51:00 GMT
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Promising a mix of revenue and flexibility, the startup will offer independent filmmakers a direct route to movie fans.
Google '99.9%' Sure To Shut China Search Engine: Report
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:41:00 GMT
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Talks with China over censorship have reached an apparent impasse and Google, the world's largest search engine, is now "99.9 percent" certain to shut its Chinese search engine, the Financial Times reports.
SXSW: 'Kick-Ass' Goes to Comic Book Extremes
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:59:00 GMT
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Funny, fresh and amazingly violent, Matthew Vaughn's big-screen adaption of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s superhero story leaves a packed house laughing at South by Southwest.
SXSW: First Look at Bigger, Nastier 'Predators'
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:43:00 GMT
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With trailers, film excerpts and concept art, producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal show off their fierce reboot of the sci-fi franchise at South by Southwest. Here's what the lucky folks at the packed screening saw.
E-Readers Will Survive the Onslaught of Tablets
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:50:00 GMT
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A slew of new tablets are set to hit the market but they won't kill e-readers. Tablets and E Ink-based reading devices are likely to co-exist, targeting different groups of consumers.
Research Reveals Early Signs of Autism in Some Kids
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:45:00 GMT
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What if you could reliably diagnose autism at age 14 months? Findings in a new study could lead to better outcomes for autistic kids because of early intervention.
FBI Hoaxes Boost Online Fraud
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:38:00 GMT
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An FBI report says the amount of reported damages stemming from online fraud has more than doubled to $560 million. And the No. 1 consumer online complaint concerned e-mail scammers posing as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
McLaren Cribs From Planes, Flutes to Build Faster F1 Cars
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:30:00 GMT
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The MP4-25 offers an innovative solution to the age-old problem of maximizing downforce in the curves and minimizing drag on the straights.
Big Earthquakes Cause Premature Births
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:10:00 GMT
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Large earthquakes can shorten pregnant women's gestation period by small but significant amounts, a new study finds.
Dual-Screen E-Reader Makes a Half-Assed Debut
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT
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Twice the screen but half the quality, the Entourage eDGe is a lofty e-reader that falls short in nearly every area.
A Cooperative Approach to Advance Electric Racing
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:43:00 GMT
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A new form of motor sport needs a new form of governance, one where the teams have a say in making the rules, settling the disputes and share in the profits.
NetFlix Cancels Recommendation Contest After Privacy Lawsuit
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:00 GMT
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To settle a privacy lawsuit, Netflix is canceling a second round of its innovative contest to improve its movie recommendations. The lawsuit claims the anonymized user data given to outside researchers put users at risk of being identified.
Watch Streaming Video on Your Mobile
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT
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Chances are, if you have a newer mobile phone, it's a television screen in your pocket. These tiny smartphones are truly smart, and the latest mobiles are connected to the internet and sport a sharp small screen.
Video: Cold, Little Comet Is No Match for Big, Hot Sun
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:20:00 GMT
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A NASA satellite captured a small comet on its way to meet the sun. Things will not turn out well for the comet.
China Warns Google Over Search Censorship
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:40:00 GMT
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A Chinese internet official refuses to blink in the 2-month-old censorship flap with Google. He said "consequences" would be felt if Google stops filtering search results in China.
Solar Slumber May Have Been Caused by Magnetic Flows
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT
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The anomalously long lull in solar flares and sunspots during 2008 and 2009 may have been caused by a drop in gas flows at the sun's surface, related weak magnetic fields. The finding may point to a way to better predict solar activity.
SXSauced: Crafty Cocktails at East Side Show Room
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:22:00 GMT
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The "executive drinkist" who concocts adult beverages at this new Austin, Texas, hot spot mixes boutique liquors with vintage inspiration. The first in a series of libation-fueled reports from South by Southwest.
Slacker Radio Secretly Preparing On-Demand Music Service
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:19:00 GMT
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Slacker, the critically praised interactive radio service our readers helped us discover in '07, plans to launch an on-demand subscription service combining elements of Pandora, Rhapsody and Spotify in the next few months, Wired.com has learned.
Apple iPad Will Read Books Out Loud, Support Free E-Books
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:13:00 GMT
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Apple published two new details about the iPad's support for e-books Friday, including the fact that the iPad will be able to dictate books using a built-in text-to-speech feature. The company also announced support for open EPUB books, including those not sold through Apple's store.
Desperate Efforts to Save Endangered Bats May Fail
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:10:00 GMT
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Efforts to save the endangered Virginia big-eared bat from White Nose Syndrome by starting a captive colony appear to be failing.
SXSW: See All Austin Check-ins in One Place
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:00 GMT
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Cliqset has produced this nifty web app that aggregates status updates and check-ins sent from people in and around Austin to all of the different major location-sharing services ? Gowalla, Foursquare, Twitter, Brightkite and of course Cliqset.
With More Than Enough Apps, Apple Pushes for Quality
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT
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Now that Apple has fulfilled its goal of achieving quantity in its App Store, the company is making a hard push for quality. But where do you draw the line between raising quality standards and censorship?
SXSW: First Look at 'American: The Bill Hicks Story'
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:26:00 GMT
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The firebrand stand-up comic's story is told in this documentary, which makes its North American premiere at South by Southwest this week. Get a taste of Hicks' brutally funny take on drugs, religion and modern life in this trailer for the movie.
March 12, 1790: Batteries Now Included
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
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Before J.F. Daniell develops a much improved battery, the devices were impractical and downright dangerous. His innovations enable the telegraph and other technology to take off.
The '70s Photos That Made Us Want to Save Earth
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT
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Shortly after the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the new organization sent 100 photographers out to document the human and natural environments. After a lively few years, the Documerica project was canceled and the photos were archived. Now, this incredible portrait of America in the mid-1970s is making its way onto Flickr.
Plug and Play: USB Albums We'd Like to See
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT
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Out with the CD, in with USB drives, maybe in the form of a cassette tape or spork?
NASA's New Jumbo Jet Keeps Giant Eye on Heavens
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT
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With a 45,000-foot cruising altitude, the world's biggest airborne telescope will begin collecting data this spring.
Alt Text: Resurrected Movie Gimmicks of the Future
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT
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With 3-D making a comeback, it's time to dig into Hollywood's history and excavate other cinematic technology that was groundbreaking for its time.
Al Franken Jokes, But Google Fiber Is No Laughing Matter
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:56:00 GMT
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Minnesota seeks to distinguish itself in the increasingly reality TV-esque race to convince Google to build a high-speed fiber optic network there with a video featuring junior US Senator (and former comedian) Al Franken. It's funny stuff, but also serious business as Google shakes up the notoriously uncompetitive ISP business just by showing up.
Why people really do care about privacy
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:02:48 PST
Filed under: tech | Full Story
When Facebook changed its privacy settings, Zuckerberg took pictures off his Facebook pages. Google's Schimdt is reportedly trying to take down his ex-lover's blog. No one cares about privacy? Really?
Selling a car the iPod way
Posted: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:24:00 PST
Filed under: tech | Full Story
Chevy is hoping to tap into the same sentiments that spark gadget fandom with its new Volt electric car. But is the crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival the right audience?
Tech finds its place at SXSWi (roundup)
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:49:00 PST
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As the Web generation descends on the South by Southwest Interactive show in Austin, several location-based start-ups try to put themselves on the map.
Hunch gets $10 million from Khosla Ventures, others
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:40:13 PST
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Hunch, a buzzy start-up that answers questions using crowdsourced recommendations, has lined up at least $10 million in funding, according to sources.
FCC chairman outlines broadband plan for kids
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:48:00 PST
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski lays out a plan for 21st century digital access, citizenship, literacy, and safety.
Man fined for insulting ex-girlfriend on Facebook
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:49:00 PST
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A court decides to fine a man for offensive messages sent to his former lover on Facebook. What kind of precedent might this set?
SXSWi: Emergency alarm evacuates convention center
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:25:00 PST
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Was it a glitch or a mischievous prankster who pulled the fire alarm during the South by Southwest Interactive Festival? Or maybe a sign that it's happy hour?
Windows Phone 7 and SkyDrive could be awesome together
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:01:26 PST
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In the search for cloud-based music storage, Microsoft has all the pieces to offer an unparalleled experience on Windows Phone 7.
Drowning in ads at SXSWi
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:43:00 PST
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Marketers are everywhere at the annual digital-culture fest. It sort of makes your face start to melt a little bit.
Come see Paris--in 26 gigapixels
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:40:05 PST
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Site, which offers a breathtaking view of Paris, enables you to pan around, see monuments, and get a high-def feel for what the City of Light is all about.
Privacy concerns derail Netflix contest
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:11:00 PST
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Netlix says privacy concerns have prompted the company to cancel a contest that rewards technology that best predicts a user's movie-viewing preferences.
ICANN postpones decision on .xxx domains
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:27:00 PST
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Advocates for a .xxx designation for adult sites will have to wait until at least June after the ICANN board postponed a decision on the matter at its meeting Friday.
Google ponders split decision on China
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:01:00 PST
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Google appears close to deciding its future in China and might be eyeing a resolution that lets it stay in the country in some fashion even if it shuts down its search engine.
Obama to 'aggressively protect' intellectual property
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:10:00 PST
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The president says intellectual property is country's "single greatest asset" and must be protected from piracy and counterfeiting.
Beijing official warns Google to obey China's laws
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:17:50 PST
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Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Yizhong cautions that the search giant must adhere to China's laws on censorship.
Google tweaking Buzz to declutter Gmail in-box
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:05:00 PST
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Don't like Buzz spamming your Gmail in-box? Google is adding some knobs to let users dial down the notifications.
Google makes its local shopping move
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:08:00 PST
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Company announces Thursday that it will offer mobile device users inventory checks on local stores, allowing them to see if products are available.
Airline Twitter promotion attracts huge crowds
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:40:00 PST
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JetBlue said it had 1,000 free tickets to give away to New Yorkers who showed up at a location broadcasted via Twitter. The only complaint so far: Couldn't there be more?
Bing use inches up in February
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:29:00 PST
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Share of U.S. search requests for Microsoft Bing rises to 11.5 percent, though Google still leads the pack with 65.5 percent of all search queries, says ComScore.
HP aims for 'amazing' with ad campaign
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:10:41 PST
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Hewlett-Packard is ready to go with a new series of ads intended to jazz up its image among businesses, consumers, and even its own employees.
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