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GM still uses XP, and is considering "bypassing Vista"

TheAttacks — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:31:09 EDT

General Motors (GM), the world's fourth largest company in terms of revenue, might be going down a path that would make Microsoft very unhappy. According to an interview between BusinessWeek and GM's Chief Systems & Technology Officer Fred Killeen, the company may choose to wait for the next version of Windows.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: general motors gm windows windows vista microsoft

Science Without Borders: connecting scientists with science

TheAttacks — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:30:02 EDT

When it comes to thinking and working internationally, scientists don't always do as well as other professions. Scientists trained in the developing world often relocate to the US, Europe or other industrialized nations, taking with them their expertise.

Channel: Science Tags: scientists science New York Academy of Sciences

Digital Canvas crams PC into LCD HDTV

TheAttacks — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:28:48 EDT

Not like we haven't seen PCs stuffed within the slim confines of an LCD HDTV before, but it's safe to say the market isn't exactly overrun with alternatives. Enter Digital Canvas, which looks to take a 34-, 43- or 52-inch flat-panel and outfit 'em with typical PC components.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: lcd hdtv pc digital canvas

Jack Johnson - If I Had Eyes

TheAttacks — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:10:44 EDT

Music video by Jack Johnson performing If I Had Eyes.

Channel: Music Tags: jack johnson if i had eyes music music video

Flobots - Handlebars : Music Video

TheAttacks — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:06:26 EDT

Music video by Flobots performing Handlebars with Dirty UK [Video Director].

Channel: Music Tags: flobots music music video hip hop indie

Tethered gadgets threaten Internet future: academic

STONERS — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:39:37 EDT

The rise of gadgets such as the iPhone, Blackberry and Xbox threatens to unravel the decades of innovation which helped to build the Internet, a leading Oxford academic has warned in a new book.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Tethered Gadgets Threaten Internet Future Academic

The heron has landed: a review of Ubuntu 8.04

DiffeeOnline — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:33:19 EDT

Ubuntu 8.04, codenamed Hardy Heron, spread its wings and flew out of the nest last month. This is the second Ubuntu release to offer long-term support, which means that critical updates will be available on the desktop for three years and on the server for five years.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: ubuntu browser heron reviews tech

The 5 Levels of Competitiveness in Social Media

DiffeeOnline — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:48:25 EDT

As you become increasingly active in social media, you will find a wide variety of competitiveness across the board. Some want to be regarded as A-list bloggers, to reach a top status on social bookmarking sites, and to have the most number of friends on Facebook.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: social media social networks digg reddit propeller

Follow the Rainbow: 101 Color Resources for Web Designers

neharocks — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:58:33 EDT

Here's the list of 101 color resources for Web designers. Visit them all and bookmark the ones that will help you become the most color-savvy Web designer around.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Web design Color Resources Technology

Sharpton arrested as hundreds protest NYC police shooting

MyWayOnNow — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:04:58 EDT

The Rev. Al Sharpton was arrested at the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday as he and hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic to protest the acquittal of three detectives in the 50-bullet shooting of an unarmed black man on his wedding day.

Channel: News Tags: Al Sharpton

Marines ignore Afghan opium so as not to upset locals

TechnologyExpert — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:47:58 EDT

The Marines of Bravo Company's 1st Platoon sleep beside a grove of poppies. Troops in the 2nd Platoon playfully swat at the heavy opium bulbs while walking through the fields. Afghan laborers scraping the plant's gooey resin smile and wave.

Channel: News Tags: Afghanistan Marines Opium

Users Spend More Time on MySpace Despite Slipping Traffic

TheAttacks — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:28:05 EDT

Social networking is one of the biggest Internet phenomenons of the last few years, and it's still MySpace that dominates the online social networking landscape, according to Web measurement firm Hitwise.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: myspace hitwise traffic users social networks

OCZ announces DDR3 with Reaper HPC cooling

TheAttacks — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:27:20 EDT

OCZ is apparently getting quite serious with DDR3 memory as it has announced two more DDR3 kits that will be available in both 2 and 4GB dual-channel flavors.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: ocz ddr3 reaper hpc memory hardware review

MPAA Demands $15 Million from The Pirate Bay

TheAttacks — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:25:56 EDT

The MPA(A) has announced that it is demanding $15.4 million from the Pirate Bay in the upcoming court case, to cover the damages they suffered from 4 movies and 13 TV-episodes that were made available via the popular BitTorrent tracker.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: mpaa the pirate bay money damages court case

How Chamillionaire Used Social Media to Make "Ridin" the #1 Ringtone of All-Time

TheAttacks — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:24:47 EDT

At this week's Digital Hollywood conference in Los Angeles, Pete got an opportunity to talk with the artist about how he uses social media to better connect with his fans and ultimately sell more music.

Channel: Music Tags: social media ringtone chamillionare music sales