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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.
Performers see tiny returns from streaming music (Reuters)
Reuters - As the music business continues to watch traditional revenue streams slow or even evaporate, a good deal of faith often has been placed in what's hailed as a panacea for the industry's ills: online streaming.
Podcast: 3G Wireless Speed Tests and PMA Camera Trends (PC World)
PC World - This week on the podcast, PCWorld editors Mark Sullivan, Tim Moynihan, and Robert Strohmeyer dig into our second annual 3G wireless performance tests as AT&T makes a major leap over its competitors to take the top spot in performance and reliability.
Twitter wants users to update their personal info (AP)
AP - Twitter is prodding its users to update their personal settings to create more ways for people to connect on its communications service.
Wyndham Hotels Hacked Again (PC World)
PC World - Hackers broke into computer systems at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts recently, stealing sensitive customer data.
AthenaHealth skids after delaying 4Q report (AP)
AP - Shares of clinical billing software maker AthenaHealth Inc. skidded Friday after the company delayed its fourth-quarter report, leading to questions about its management.
British politicians fall victim to Twitter scam (AP)
AP - British politicians were among those caught up Friday in the latest Twitter-based scam which hijacks users' accounts to send out sexually explicit messages to friends and followers.
A New Zelda for Wii in Second Half of 2010? (PC World)
PC World - We have 2010 release dates for Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M, but could the next Zelda be on its way this year, too? A new Mario, Metroid, and Zelda, all in the same 365-day timespan? Xbox and PS3s sacrificed, Italian plumbers and koopa troopas living together...mass euphoria?
Ingres moving forward with database booster (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Open source database provider Ingres hopes to move the Ingres VectorWise database performance technology to a beta release phase during the next month, Ingres President/CEO Roger Burkhardt said this week.
Google warned by EU over Street View map photos (AP)
AP - European Union data privacy regulators are telling Google Inc. to warn people before it sends cameras out into cities to take pictures for its Street View maps, adding to the company's legal worries in Europe.
Japanese court OKs delay on order against Qualcomm (AP)
AP - Qualcomm, which provides chips and other equipment for cell phones, said Thursday that a court in Japan has granted a stay on an order that would force the company to revise its contracts with Japanese manufacturers.
Microsoft Previews Office for Mac with More Connections (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Microsoft offered a sneak peak of Office for Mac 2011 on Thursday at the Macworld 2010 expo in San Francisco. Office for Mac 2011 will be available later this year and includes new connections to Microsoft services to improve compatibility and help users collaborate more effectively.
Ohio approves Frontier's buy of Verizon landlines (AP)
AP - A Ohio regulator has approved Frontier Communications Corp.'s purchase of the traditional telephone line business from Verizon Communications Inc., the company said Thursday.
StarCraft 2 Closed Beta Kicks Off This Month (PC World)
PC World - After months of StarCraft II beta delays, it sounds like Blizzard's just about ready to let testers deploy dozens of futuristic units across neon blue and purple maps. In an earnings call yesterday, Activision Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaine revealed its much anticipated sci-fi real-time strategy sequel was "slated to be in closed beta testing later this month."
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