Technology
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I'm a geek and I'm proud to say so. Not a putting together my own PC, using Linux and coding my own programs sort of geek, but a technology-loving and appreciating sort of geek.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 11:29 am -
Company sequences whole human genome for $1,700
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Want to know your entire DNA sequence? A California company has done it for as little as $1,700.
November 6, 2009, 11:24 am -
"Guitar Hero" brings higher revenue for Activision
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc reported a quarterly profit that matched analysts' estimates and revenue that was higher than expected, led by sales of the company's latest "Guitar Hero" offering.
November 6, 2009, 10:35 am -
FCC approves AT&T's bid for Centennial: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved AT&T Inc's $944 million bid to buy Centennial Communications Corp , two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday.
November 6, 2009, 10:17 am -
Researchers look at bee fertility
The University of WA is embarking on an $800,000 study on the fertility of bees.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 10:14 am -
Canada to investigate disappearing Pacific salmon
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Canada will launch an investigation into why far fewer sockeye salmon than scientists had predicted returned to the Fraser River on the Pacific Coast this summer.
November 6, 2009, 10:02 am -
U.S. regulators mull changes to phone access rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it was mulling whether changes are needed to regulations governing access to telephone lines largely controlled by telecom giants.
November 6, 2009, 9:47 am -
Horse genome joins sequencing stable
While most of the nation has this week been focused on which horse crosses the finishing line first, scientists announced that they have completed mapping the horse genome.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 9:15 am -
Verizon to sell HTC Android phone for $99.99
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that it would sell an HTC Corp phone based on Google Inc's Android system for $99.99, potentially putting pressure on smaller carrier Sprint Nextel Corp .
November 6, 2009, 8:55 am -
EU agrees on Internet, telecoms user rights
BRUSSELS (AFP) - The European parliament and EU nations have agreed new rules to improve the rights to European mobile phone and Internet users, and offer more protection against illegal Internet porn and copyright abuse.
November 6, 2009, 8:03 am -
Scientists halt brain disease with new gene therapy
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have managed to halt a rare and fatal brain disease with an experimental gene therapy technique using a deactivated version of the AIDS virus, a study published on Thursday showed.
November 6, 2009, 7:36 am -
Ericsson sees Nortel deal closing "very soon"
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson expects to close its acquisition of key assets of bankrupt Nortel Networks Corp very soon, a senior company executive said on Thursday.
November 6, 2009, 7:29 am -
Droid joins 'Google phone' army in smart phone war
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A Motorola Droid smart phone based on Google-backed software hits the US market Friday, taking aim at mobile device powerhouses such as Apple, Nokia, and Research In Motion (RIM).
November 6, 2009, 7:09 am -
Best Buy to install Google mobile applications
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy is offering to install Google mobile applications on smartphones sold at its stores as the electronics retailer steps up services to lure shoppers and tackle competition.
November 6, 2009, 6:47 am -
Beatles remasters heading to USB
LONDON (Billboard) - The Beatles remasters are coming out on a limited-edition apple-shaped USB drive in time for Christmas, marking the first time the Fab Four's catalog has officially been sold as digital files separate from the CDs.
November 6, 2009, 6:45 am -
Microsoft CEO sees Yahoo partnership outside U.S.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company's search engine partnership with Yahoo would not be limited to the U.S. but would be introduced around the world, once it gets regulatory approval.
November 6, 2009, 5:51 am -
Microsoft CEO eyes Yahoo partnership outside U.S.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company could look to extend its search engine partnership with Yahoo outside the United States, if it gets regulatory approval.
November 6, 2009, 12:34 am -
Walmart.com offers top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at $10
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is offering its top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at just $10 and free home delivery on its entire assortment of DVD and Blu-ray titles in another move to win holiday sales.
November 5, 2009, 11:58 pm -
China says space plans peaceful
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry insisted on Thursday that the country's intentions in space were peaceful, after comments from top air force brass preparing to celebrate a 60th anniversary worried analysts in the United States.
November 5, 2009, 9:41 pm -
Bypass surgery safer using heart-lung pump: study
BOSTON (Reuters) - Allowing the heart to keep beating during coronary bypass surgery is riskier than stopping the heart and using a heart-lung machine to keep the patient alive, researchers reported on Wednesday.
November 5, 2009, 8:36 pm
