Zediva, a video streaming service that uses physical DVDs and DVD players, may be in violation of copyright law. The service rents out DVDs to multiple people, which could be considered a public performance. Zediva is already facing legal challenges from Hollywood studios.
Zediva May Not Be So Legal After All Read More »
Google has been fined €100,000 by France’s data protection authority for collecting data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks. The data included SSIDs, MAC addresses, and even browsing activity. Google has apologized and said it will delete the data.
Google Street View Knew If You Were Watching Porn And It Cost Them $142,000 Read More »
Zediva offers a unique way to stream new release movies, renting physical DVDs and DVD players that you can control with your computer.
Zediva Lets You Stream Movies Before Others By Renting DVD Players Read More »
HP sets sights on becoming a leader in cloud-based services, building their own environment and app store, integrated with WebOS. Will it succeed?
HP Sets Sights On Being A Leader In Cloud Based Services Read More »
Twitter has announced that it is no longer allowing developers to create third-party clients for its service. The company says that this is because it does not want to confuse users with the differences that each client has. However, many developers believe that Twitter is simply trying to eliminate competition for its own apps.
Haven’t Found A Twitter Client To Suit You Yet? Well Don’t Wait For One. Read More »
The Motorola Xoom is already a pretty sweet tablet, and despite being overpriced, it is a serious competition for the iPad. And now it’s about to get even better. Adobe says its Flash will finally be ready for it on March 18th. This will definitely be something to add to the list of things (4G, Bigger screen, Better screen resolution, etc.) that Motorola’s Xoom can hang over the iPad’s head.
Motorola Xoom To Get Flash Next Week Read More »
RIM partners with 7digital to bring 13 million song catalog to the Playbook. The music will be DRM-free and available at prices comparable to other online music stores.
RIM Partnering with 7digital to bring 13 Million Song Store To The Playbook Read More »
NPR is fighting back against online trolls by screening comments from new users. This is a step in the right direction for combating trolls and improving the quality of online discussions.
NPR is getting tough to battle a growing troll infestation Read More »
A new NES game called DrunkenNES uses an NES cartridge as a breathalyzer to measure your level of intoxication. The game features animal puns as graphics and chiptune music.
the Noisestash: Test Your Drunkenness With This NES Game Read More »
A new study by Cornell University shows that people who view their well-groomed Facebook profile tend to feel better about themselves.
Study: Facebook Raises Your Self-Esteem Read More »
In a move to boost app development for Windows Phone 7, Microsoft is letting employees moonlight as app developers. Employees will keep the intellectual property rights and 70% of the profits from their apps. Microsoft is also hosting weekly pizza parties for developers.
Microsoft Is Taking The Google Approach To Get Apps for WP7 Read More »
A survey reveals a surprising number of Android and Blackberry users considering switching to the iPhone despite the upcoming release of a new model.
WHY?!? Is the Verizon iPhone that special? Read More »
Samsung has sold 2 million units of its Galaxy Tab since its launch 3 months ago. The company had expected to sell 1.5 million units. Samsung is rumored to be planning to launch a new tablet that is either a 10-inch model or a revised 7-inch model running Honeycomb.
2 Million Galaxy Tabs Sold And The Tab 2 Is On The Horizon Read More »
Canada has approved Usage Based Billing (UBB) for home internet. UBB is a data cap for your home internet. Critics argue that this will hurt the growth of internet businesses and be unfair to consumers who use a lot of data.
This Canadian Is Not Happy About UBB Read More »
A new worm is spreading through Twitter that redirects users to a phony anti-virus site. The site then prompts users to download a virus.
Gonzo’s Pro Tip: If you have anti-virus software don’t download new stuff from a link Read More »
