Archive: 11/22/2005
Consumers worried over holiday ID theft
A majority of consumers believe they are more susceptible to identity theft during the holiday season, reports a survey by Sun Microsystems.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Gas prices to push online shopping
Gas prices are expected to accelerate online pre-Christmas shopping, according to a survey by CallingID.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Feature: Hot-selling tech toys
From the iPod to the Xbox, Robosapien V2 Robot and Amazing Amanda Interactive Baby Doll, there are a number of tech toys that are expected to be hot sellers this year.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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NRL demonstrates fuel cell-powered unmanned aerial system
The Naval Research Laboratory, in collaboration with industrial partners, demonstrated an unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight solely powered by fuel cell technology. The flight of the 5.6-pound 'Spider-Lion" lasted 3 hours, 1 ...
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Briefs: PointShot deploys wireless on Canada rail
Canadian passenger trains are being rigged for wireless Internet access.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Tech shrinks geography for offshore
Geography has been eliminated by technology, bringing unexpected new players like Ghana, Egypt, Jordan and Bulgaria high into the rankings of top locations for offshore services, says a new Global Services Location Index ...
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Gartner: 3Q world cell sales up 22 percent
Cell-phone sales increased 22 percent worldwide during the third quarter, topping 205 million units, according to a report released Tuesday.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Motorola and Skype announce certified Bluetooth headset
Motorola, Inc. and Skype today announced the first Skype-certified Bluetooth headset solution in America, the Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit. The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit enables Skype ...
Nov 22, 2005 |
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K-State Professor Offers Tips for Surviving 'Meet the Parents' Scenario
Will I make a good impression? Will I fit in? What if his parents don't like me? No doubt these questions -- and more -- roll through the head of anyone meeting his or her significant other's parents for the first time. Wit ...
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Briefs: Telecoms challenge Kentucky tax changes
An overhaul of Kentucky's tax code has resulted in a legal challenge from major wireless phone companies.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Briefs: Library of Congress starts digital library
The U.S. Library of Congress Tuesday kicked off a campaign to work with other libraries across the globe to build a world digital library.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Briefs: Rogers adds push e-mail to Motorola phone
Canadian wireless customers will soon have access to Rogers Wireless' MyMail e-mail service on their Motorola RAZR V3 phones.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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The 'placebo effect' is studied
University of Michigan researchers say they are investigating the "placebo effect," in which pills with no medicinal value work in some people.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Broadband from gas lines not pie-in-sky
Multitasking is no stranger to those who are technologically savvy, including plans to use gas lines to offer Internet connectivity. According to Mountain View, Calif.-based West Technology Research Solutions, broadband-in-gas ...
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Briefs: Sprint bolsters service for deaf
Sprint said Tuesday it will offer improved phone services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Nov 22, 2005 |
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