AFP - Google on Saturday quickly activated an online "person finder" tool to allow relatives and friends to find loved ones following the huge earthquake in Chile.
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Google launches 'person finder' for Chile quake victims (AFP)
TigerText: The App for Spies and Cheaters (PC World)
PC World - If you've ever sent a text message that you've later regretted sending (Tiger Woods, I'm looking at you), then a new texting application just released for the iPhone could be your new best friend.
Five Tips to Prevent iPad Eye Strain (PC World)
PC World - The iPad is coming soon. The rumor that pre-orders would begin this past Thursday failed to materialize, and there are still a number of question marks--most notably "when will the FCC approve the iPad for sale in the United States?" But, one way or another, the iPad will arrive sooner or later.
The Macalope Weekly: The Jerk Store (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - So far, 2010 has been dominated by non-stop iPad speculation and Macworld Expo, but it’s time to get back to basics: jerks! Now, the Macalope’s stylish and happenin’ readers know that jerktastic commentary is drawn to Apple like red wine to a white shirt.
Iris scans may prevent mistaken release of inmates (AP)
AP - A Baltimore inmate who bluffed his way out of prison probably wouldn't have tricked guards if they had eye-scanners such as those being installed at dozens of jails nationwide.
China premier: 2010 'most complicated' for economy (AP)
AP - China's premier says 2010 will be the most complicated year for the country's economy, and he promises the government will fight inflation and soaring property prices.
Facebook wins US patent for 'news feeds' (AFP)
AFP - Facebook has won a US patent on news feeds behind the kinds of real-time updates that make social-networking websites a hit with users.
Kohl critical of NBC online Olympic coverage (AP)
AP - A Democratic senator criticized NBC on Friday for its handling of online access to the Vancouver Olympics, calling it unfair and restrictive.
US military lets soldiers Tweet, blog and Facebook (AFP)
AFP - The Pentagon said soldiers will be allowed to Tweet, blog and update their Facebook pages on the US military's non-classified computer network under a new policy.
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