Today’s Tech News - Feb. 27, 2007
Sony Plans Cheaper Blu-ray Disc Player - PC World
Sony plans to launch a Blu-ray Disc player this year that will cost $400 less than many current models. Sony plans to launch a Blu-ray Disc player in the middle of this year that’s significantly cheaper than many current models on the market.
Conan confirmed for release on Xbox 360 and PS3 - HEXUS.gaming
THQ have today confirmed that Conan will be make its debut on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in early 2008. “The strength and diversity of the Conan brand lends itself extremely well to the interactive format,†said Jack Sorensen, executive vice president, …
Americans Still Lagging Behind Europeans in Mobile Web - Playfuls.com
A new study shows that 34% of all American internet users have accessed the Web using wireless connections, like Wi-Fi or 3G broadband.
Microsoft probes IE 7, Vista bug reports - CNET News.com
Two recently disclosed vulnerabilities that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Vista could let hackers nab user data.
HP takes on Dell/EMC in SMB storage - Computerworld
Competing with Dell Inc. for small business users who needs to back up their data, Hewlett-Packard Co.
Apps Premier intended to complement, not compete: Google - eChannelLine
Google Inc. says the launch of a business version of its hosted communication and collaboration services is more about helping meet customer needs than competing with vendors that have similar offerings.
Relive the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time from today - iTWire
The Nintendo Wii Virtual Console now has one of video gaming’s all time favourite titles available for download.
Dell to Add Linux-Certified Desktops, Laptops - PC Magazine
On Feb. 23, the company announced that, as a result of “the community’s interest in open-source solutions like Linux and OpenOffice… we are working with Novell to certify our corporate client products for Linux…” …
BitTorrent Opens Online Store - PC World
BitTorrent rolled out a paid music and movie download service today, leveraging its fast distribution system infamous for the massive piracy it facilitated when it debuted in 2001.
Apple delays Apple TV - MacNN
Apple has delayed until March the launch of its living room device for streaming video and other content from computers to televisions, but the company would not explain why, according to The Associated Press.
Myspace hackers avoid jail - Inquirer
TWO NEW YORK MEN who developed code that tracked visitors to the online social site MySpace have cut a deal with prosecutors to keep themselves out of prison.
The Online-Video Takedown Smackdown - BusinessWeek
Amateur filmmaker Matt Hawes thought his video spoof of MTV’s The Real World was sufficiently funny to get noticed on YouTube.
IPhone TV Commercial Debuts During Oscars - PC World
Apple began what figures to be a heavy advertising blitz for its iPhone Sunday night, with a 30-second spot that aired during ABC’s telecast of the Academy Awards.
Samsung almost doubles graphics memory speed - iTWire
Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronicsclaims to have increased the data transfer speed of the world’s fastest graphics memory
EA announces Wii & DS MySims - iTWire
Not satisfied with dominating PC sales charts around the world, Electronic Arts today announced MySims for the Nintendo Wii and DS hand held.
Pro golfer sues over Wikipedia vandalism - TG Daily
Professional golfer “Fuzzy” Zoeller Jr. is suing a Miami company over alleged false Wikipedia entries. Zoeller claims a computer at Josef Silny & Associates was used to add allegations of drug and alcohol abuse to Zoeller’s Wikipedia entry.
