The Sensor-Rich, Data-Scooping Future From New York Times Technology The question is, will this be good for the many, or the mighty few? Earlier this month, General Electric announced it was selling GE Capital, its financial arm. With less fanfare, G.E. also unveiled plans for computer-connected L.E.D. streetlights, so cities can collect and analyze performance data, for lower… Read More »
Scotland Has Nessie, but We Have EBee That’s right, the Loch Ness “monster”, Nessie, had nothing on our own Michigan Monster EBee, last seen dining somewhere in the Caribbean while her stand-in does computer repairs for Cloudeight Direct from Michigan. We’re offering a reward for any EB sightings anywhere in the world! So be on the lookout for… Read More »
Europe files anti-trust charges against Google Source: CNN Money The European Commission said Google (GOOG) is promoting its own shopping comparison services over rival products. “The Commission is concerned that users do not necessarily see the most relevant results in response to queries — to the detriment of consumers and rival comparison shopping services,” it said in a… Read More »
Teen Changes Wallpaper On Teacher’s Computer; Gets Charged With A Felony By Sheriff’s Office from the CFAA:-Teen-Edition dept Change a teacher’s desktop wallpaper? That’s a felony. (Tampa Bay Times) The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has charged Domanik Green, an eighth-grader at Paul R. Smith Middle School, with an offense against a computer system and unauthorized access, a felony. Sheriff… Read More »
Bing search will be a huge part of the next Windows Source: Time.com There’s a good chance you’ve used Microsoft’s Bing search engine without even realizing it. Ask your iPhone’s Siri to search the web, and Microsoft’s search engine fetches the results. Ditto Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Up until last year, Facebook searches were powered by Bing. Or maybe… Read More »
A year after its demise, Windows XP still has more users than Windows 8 and 8.1 combined From NeoWin / NetMarketShare | Written by By Timi Cantisano With the upcoming anniversary of Windows XP reaching the end of its life, the OS still has more users than Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 combined. According to NetMarketShare, Windows XP still… Read More »