Intel Macs add support for 802.11a WiFi standard

Seeded on Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:08 PM EST (Apple Insider)

I'm glad to see all three standards will be supported on the new Intel Macs. Hell, It can't hurt to support 802.11b/g/a I suppose. I'd consider switching to 802.11a if I didn't already have two Macs with b/g only...the 2.4 GHz frequency is WAY overused.

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Wikipedia Alternative Aims to be 'PBS of the Web'

Seeded on Mon Dec 19, 2005 2:57 PM EST (CNET)

"A new online information service launching in early 2006 aims to build on the model of free online encyclopedia Wikipedia by inviting acknowledged experts in a range of subjects to review material contributed by the general public."

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Diebold Machines Proven Vulnerable to Vote Changing

Seeded on Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:46 PM EST (Associated Press)

An interesting analysis of Diebold's voting systems. Apparently the systems have multiple holes that allow vote manipulation, as proven by this posting by Black Box Voting testers. Discussions like this have been going on ever since the machines were introduced, but this is the first time I've actually seen results of some testing.

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Touring the Microsoft Xbox facilities

Seeded on Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:40 PM EST (Engadget)

A behind-the-scenes look at the office responsible for the XBox 360. The pictures show a 350 server TESTING environment; I'm curious how many XBox Live production servers are in use.

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Wikipedia's Seigenthaler Prankster Comes Clean

Seeded on Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:56 AM EST (The New York Times)

The man responsible for the libelous statements added to a Wikipedia article on John Seigenthaler Sr. has personally apologized. He said he was just playing a prank on a co-worker. Based on the NYT article, it sounds like he confessed when an online sleuth closed in on him. It's about time he was caught - too bad Wikipedia's reputation was dragged through the mud over the incident.

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Weyco Bans Smoking At Work...and AT HOME

Seeded on Sat Dec 10, 2005 10:21 AM EST (CNN)

At the beginning of the year, Weyco mandated that all employees quit smoking as part of their wellness program. Smokers were given a deadline to quit smoking and were offered courses to help them quit. Employees are tested regularly. Any employees still smoking after the deadline were fired. At least 3 people have been fired so far.

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Newsvine Suggestions (Living Post)

Fri Dec 9, 2005 4:42 PM EST

My suggestion list for Newsvine, no matter how crazy they may be. I realize you have to get the core functionality there first, but I'm picky, and this is a beta, so here are my suggestions:

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Yahoo Acquires Del.icio.us

Seeded on Fri Dec 9, 2005 3:16 PM EST (Yahoo! Search Blog)

Yes, our favorite social bookmarking website has been acquired by Yahoo. No news yet on the potential changes to the del.icio.us service, if any. No monetary figures have been released.

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My Name is Chris, and I'm a News Junkie

Fri Dec 9, 2005 1:02 PM EST

I'll admit it - I'm a tech news junkie. I'm constantly looking for new ways to share information and new websites that feed that need.

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Google Earth for Mac OS X

Seeded on Thu Dec 8, 2005 7:23 PM EST (Apple Insider)

I had the opportunity to see a demo of Google Earth right after Hurricane Katrina hit. I was amazed the important role Google Earth played in the recovery efforts. This is definitely a tool that has many uses. I'm glad to see Google is making their fine product available to Mac users now, too.

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New Sony DRM Patch Insecure

Seeded on Thu Dec 8, 2005 12:32 PM EST (CNET News.com)

Surprised? The new patch introduces more security vulnerabilities. When will Sony learn? They've lost more money on this debacle than they would have lost to piracy, not to mention this customer.

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Google Transit Released

Seeded on Thu Dec 8, 2005 11:25 AM EST (Google)

As the name implies, Google Transit builds on the success of Google Maps by plotting public transportation opportunities. The maps include walking, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. It also includes the price and amount you save, if any, by using publication transportation.

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NBC Unhappy With TiVo2Go. More iTMS Content On The Way

Seeded on Wed Dec 7, 2005 7:40 PM EST (Apple Insider)

"We have worked in concert with Apple to benefit the consumer; where others are not working with content providers is clearly not in the best interest of the consumer."

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ESPN President's Attitude On Distributing Content

Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2005 10:20 PM EST (Reuters)

The top rated cable sports network plans to offer its diet of original shows and game clips to "any pipe, any device," according to the president of ESPN.

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High-Tech Retailers, Low-Tech Rebates

Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2005 9:34 PM EST (Computerworld)

I absolutely refuse to purchase products based on the rebate price, because I know 95% of the time I either forget to send in the rebate or (more often than not) I send in the paperwork and never hear back.

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Movie Goers - Expect More Advertising

Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2005 9:22 PM EST (USA Today)

I really wouldn't have a problem with more advertising, but when I pay $10 to view a movie I expect a great experience.

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Overstock.com's Downward Spiral

Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2005 9:11 PM EST (The Register)

"When, for example, we pointed out that Overstock's customer service line hangs up on consumers, Blevins countered that eBay and Amazon don't even have phone lines, and Byrne said that "a huge spike in sales" caused "an unexpected minor technical issue to drop calls for a small number of our customers." We should have played lotto that week because Overstock dropped our calls 20 out of 22 times

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RealNetworks CEO Glaser Turns Wrath on Apple, Jobs

Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2005 9:06 PM EST (CNET)

"Glaser told a packed hotel ballroom that Jobs & Co.'s refusal to make the iPod compatible with music services other than Apple's iTunes was "pigheadedness."

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Sony Rootkit Can Generate Protected AACs

Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2005 8:57 PM EST (Ars Technica)

I can't say I'm surprised that yet another shocking discovery has come from the Sony Rootkit saga, but I never expected this! Obviously Apple could win an easy court battle, citing the DMCA. I'm sure Sony's defense would be that they didn't know what First4Internet was designing, they just wanted something to prevent piracy.

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