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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevy, Ford win gold medals at Edison Awards]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dubasedtonio</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The Chevy Volt won the gold medal in the Personal Transportation Segment at the 2011 Edison Awards.(Credit:Wayne Cunningham/CNET)GM's Chevrolet Volt and Ford's MyFord Touch and MyKey won the domestic carmakers' gold medals at the Edison Awards gala held in New York last night. The technology awards show highlights breakthrough products and services and recognizes innovative industry leaders. Basically, it's like the Oscars for technology companies, but with much, much longer speeches and videos.In the Personal Transportation segment, the Chevy Volt beat out the Copenhagen Wheel by Senseable City Lab and the Nissan Leaf for first place. Senseable City Lab and Nissan earned the silver and bronze medal respectively. Ford was the big awards winner for the evening. The carmaker's MyKey bested GM's OnStar MyLink app in the Remote Driving Aids category. Ford also captured the Silver and Gold medals in the In-Car Driving Aids segment with its MyFord Touch and Sync with MyFord Touch technologies. Go Green Auto Rally's app took home the bronze. Rear inflatable seat belts won Ford the gold in the Applied Technology category. All award finalists were judged by the steering committee members, of which Thomas Edison's great-grandniece Sarah Miller Caldicott is chairperson.The evening closed with Ford CEO Alan Mulally accepting an Edison Achievement Award for bringing Ford back from the brink of financial death without the help of government funds and for the Ford Sync system. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Facebook lets users turn on crypto]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dubasedtonio</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Facebook users can turn on the HTTPS option in the Account Security section of their Account Settings page.(Credit:Facebook)Facebook announced today that it is now offering users the ability to use encryption to protect their accounts from being compromised when they are interacting with the site, something security experts have been seeking for a while.  The site currently uses HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) when users log in with their passwords, but now everything a user does on the site will be encrypted if he turns the feature on, the company said in a blog post.  Enabling full-session HTTPS eliminates the ability for attackers to use tools like theFirefox plug-in called Firesheep to snoop on communications between a person's computer and the site's server.  &quot;Starting today we'll provide you with the ability to experience Facebook entirely over HTTPS. You should consider enabling this option if you frequently use Facebook from public Internet access points found at coffee shops, airports, libraries, or schools,&quot; the post says. &quot;The option will exist as part of our advanced security features, which you can find in the Account Security section of the Account Settings page.&quot;  Using HTTPS may mean that some pages will take a little bit longer to load, and some third-party applications aren't currently supported, the company said. The option is rolling out over the next few weeks. &quot;We hope to offer HTTPS as a default whenever you are using Facebook sometime in the future,&quot; the post says. &quot;Every user's Facebook page is unique and it's been complex pulling together all the different parts,&quot; said Facebook Chief Security Officer Joe Sullivan when asked what the time frame is to making HTTPS the default setting. &quot;It's an interesting technical challenge for the company.&quot;  While banking and e-commerce sites use encryption, social media and other sites have been somewhat slow to move in that direction--the exception being Google. Google has always offered Gmail users the ability to use HTTPS and set it as a default a year ago. The company also offers encryption for use with Google Docs and Web search. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Browser start-up speeds up in Firefox 4 beta 9]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dubasedtonio</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[As Mozilla finally nears completion of the next generation of its popular open-source browser, the beta version ofFirefox 4 begins to solidify into its final form. In the latest Firefox 4 beta, the browser focuses on faster start-up times brought by making improvements elsewhere in the code.Firefox 4 beta 9 (top) moves the tab bar to the same level as the menu button. In Firefox 4 beta 8 (bottom), it was on a separate row.(Credit:Screenshot by Seth Rosenblatt/CNET)Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, Firefox 4 beta 9 debuts new under-the-hood code for bookmarking and history. You won't see any interface changes to those features, although they do load faster now. As a consequence of those snappier load times, the browser itself will start faster, the company said in a blog post. When comparing the averages of three &quot;cold boot&quot; runs, each of which started from the computer turned off and ended with fully loading 11 JavaScript-intensive pages, between Firefox 4 beta 9 and the previous beta 8, Firefox 4 beta 9 came in nearly 10 seconds faster. Firefox 4 beta 8 averaged 41.04 seconds until all the pages had loaded, while Firefox 4 beta 9 averaged 32.48 seconds.Another change in Firefox 4 beta 9 brings code improvements to how complex animations are rendered, and they are expected to be much smoother as a result. The changes create more than one heapfor garbage data in Firefox, which will prevent multiple JavaScript objects from multiple tabs from slowing the browser down. Another consequence of the change is that JavaScript elements in memory will be shielded from each other, so if one crashes, it's less likely to take others down with it.A new database standard has also debuted in the latest Firefox beta. Called IndexedDB, the technology replaces Web SQL and has been extensively used for managing user data in offline situations.A final and minor change to Firefox 4 beta 9 brings the tab bar up a few pixels, so it now sits on the same row as the Firefox menu button. The top of the browser now looks extremely similar to Opera 11 and Internet Explorer 9 beta. The full and technical change log for Firefox 4 beta 9 is available here. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What could the Verizon iPhone bring us]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dubasedtonio</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[In less than 24 hours, and just over four years after the originaliPhone was born, Verizon Wireless is poised to announce its own version of Apple's device. Needless to say, it will be a very big deal for the iPhone in the United States. Not only will it end AT&amp;T's monopoly on the popular handset, but also Verizon Wireless stands to gain millions of new subscribers who've been waiting eagerly for years.Indeed, it will ensure a very good year for Big Red. Even as it was enjoying a hugely successful CES 2011 with a gallery of 4G handsets and the award-winning Motorola Xoomtablet, the carrier told reporters last Friday it would be sharing &quot;the latest news&quot; January 11, tomorrow, at 11 a.m. ET at New York's Lincoln Center. The invite didn't mention an iPhone specifically, but given the avalanche of leaks in recent days, all signs on the wireless Magic 8-Ball are pointing to yes. (Credit:Kent German/CNET)Yet, even with the big news almost confirmed, there is still plenty we don't know. Just what will the Verizon iPhone offer, for example, and how will it differ from its AT&amp;T counterpart At its core, it won't vary much. It should have the same design and it shouldn't offer any new features. Remember that Apple is all about consistency and a uniform experience. That said, however, there are a few factors to keep in mind.NetworkThis, of course, is the biggest &quot;what if.&quot; Given AT&amp;T's iPhone troubles, many consumers are looking to the Verizon iPhone to cure their wireless woes. This is understandable, but I'd caution against thinking that Verizon's iPhone experience will be without any problems. Sure, Verizon runs a very tight network ship. You can get it almost anywhere, you can keep a call once you have it, and the carrier continually wins awards from third-party sources. That success has earned Verizon a lot of respect for its voice network and it will hold on to that image zealously. What's more, Verizon has undoubtedly learned from AT&amp;T's misfortunes and it will not follow its rival in underestimating the infrastructure it needs.Still, you can't forget that you're using a cellular network that's subject to the same factors that affect service on AT&amp;T. Your location, urban density, geography, and how many users are on the network at one time will continue to affect service. Though I hear fewer complaints from iPhone users outside of urban areas, iPhone users in other countries have grumbled. A phone's reception depends on more than just the carrier, as the phone itself also plays a part. We've used plenty of other AT&amp;T smartphones and don't get quite the experience that we do on the iPhone. Data brings its own concerns. Though AT&amp;T's data network is faster than Verizon's in theory, in practice it hasn't kept up with the massive data demands of so many iPhone users. Verizon's 3G network has better coverage, but we'll have to see if it can handle an equally huge boost in demand. On the upside, Verizon has boosted capacity and it has used Android users as a test group for demand. The Wall Street Journal reported last year that the average Verizon Android customer uses more data than the average AT&amp;T iPhone customer, but its real test is yet to come. When you're dealing with such high expectations, the only way to go is down.So what's the final answer Well, as CNET's Erica Ogg and I said in October, we just can't guarantee at this point how a Verizon iPhone will perform. Customers should see better service, but just how much better remains unknown. Verizon likely will gain customers in waves, which means the buildup in data demand will be gradual. On the other hand, Verizon iPhone customers won't use any less data than AT&amp;T users, so we could know very quickly. Until then, though, proceed with caution and don't expect miracles. If you live in a location where you currently have great Verizon coverage, you may have a great experience. But then again, you may not.Will it be 4GDespite Verizon's intense focus on its new 4G network, and persistent rumors that the Verizon iPhone will support LTE, I think this is unlikely. Apple loves to control the user experience, so I can't imagine that it would be eager to jump on a network that doesn't cover the whole country and it still untested by smartphone users. Until Verizon ramps up its 4G network fully, Apple will wait to ensure that it works and works well. Also, an LTE-only phone would leave out all those Verizon users not in a 4G market, and Apple is never one to pass up market share. There is a possibility that Apple could put an LTE chip in the phone for future use--you can't upgrade a 3G handset to 4G with just a software fix--but I doubt that as well. Apple would much rather have you shell out money for an upgraded model in a few months.About CDMAA CDMA iPhone will not be able to transmit voice and data simultaneously. So all those Apple commercials that show a user looking up a restaurant while on the phone won't apply here. The CDMA Development Group (CDG) will make simultaneous voice and data commercially available in the first half of this year, but we don't know exactly how and when. When I asked a CDG spokesman for more details last month, he didn't have more to say.If the Verizon iPhone runs only CDMA, you won't be able to use it in many countries outside of the United States. That's a big deal for world travelers, particularly in Europe where GSM rules. The carrier could, however, release a dual-mode handset that uses both CDMA and GSM. Finally, CDMA phones in general have shorter battery life than GSM devices. That may not turn out to be the case with a Verizon iPhone, but it's possible.Design and softwareAs I mentioned, the Verizon iPhone should look no different than the iPhone 4. That is, with one small exception. I would not be surprised if the infamous gap on the iPhone 4's left side disappears. Despite Apple's claims that &quot;antennagate&quot; was a media-created phenomenon, CNET encountered a significant drop in performance when we touched the gap while on a call. On a related note, a popular, and not totally crazy, conspiracy theory suggests that Apple is saving the elusive white iPhone as a Verizon exclusive. The handset should be the same inside as well. Again, Apple wouldn't remove a feature, and its desire for consistency means it wouldn't add functionality not available currently. And don't expect to find any Verizon content like V Cast. Verizon may have passed on the original iPhone because it didn't want to cede control to Apple, but I'd guess that the carrier warmed up to the idea.Pricing and availabilityCDMA components can make a phone more expensive, but Apple will dissuade Verizon from pricing the iPhone differently from AT&amp;T (there's the consistency again). Yet, plans are a different story. The Wall Street Journal reported today that Verizon will adopted unlimited data plans for the iPhone, a practice that AT&amp;T abandoned last year in favor of tiered plans. The exact release date is still a mystery as well, but rumors persist that Thursday, February 3, will be the magic day.CNET will bring you live coverage of Verizon's event tomorrow, January 11, at 11 a.m. ET, so be sure to check back for the full story. In the meantime, tell us what you're expecting from the Verizon iPhone.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rumor: Apple prepping three iPad 2 versions]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dubasedtonio</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Apple's current iPad(Credit:Apple)Apple is working on three versions of theiPad 2, DigiTimes reported today.Citing an unnamed source, DigiTimes claims one model of Apple's next tablet will feature Wi-Fi only, while another will provide UMTS connectivity and Wi-Fi. The third model would apparently boast CDMA access, along with Wi-Fi connectivity. UMTS, or Universal Mobile Telecommunications System, is a 3G technology used by AT&amp;T and T-Mobile in the United States. Verizon and Sprint use CDMA, or code division multiple access, for 3G.DigiTimes' sources claim that about two-thirds of Apple's iPad shipments feature 3G connectivity, which may be leading Apple to opt for more 3G connectivity options.Currently, those who own an iPad with 3G can connect only to AT&amp;T's 3G network. Consumers who want to connect to Verizon's network need to use the MiFi 2200 Hotspot for Web access when away from a Wi-Fi connection. That option was made available in October.Beyond connectivity, DigiTimes reported that Apple is working on ways to reduce smudging and screen reflection, but the publication didn't say how the company would achieve that.Finally, DigiTimes sources said Apple could release the iPad 2 around March or April.The release date DigiTimes offered in its latest report is a little later than the publication's sources previously expected. Earlier this month, a report in the publication surfaced, claiming the iPad 2 would be available by the end of February.For its part, Apple hasn't said anything about the iPad 2. And it's highly likely that the company won't reveal any details until it makes a formal announcement sometime in the new year. Realizing that, this latest DigiTimes report must be taken with a healthy heaping of salt until Apple confirms its claims.Apple did not immediately respond to request for comment.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Report: India, firms in talks over BlackBerry security]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Indian government is in talks with companies using Research In Motion's BlackBerry service to gain access to their employees' secure communications, The Wall Street Journal reported today.(Credit:CNET)In an interview with the newspaper, Home Secretary G.K. Pillai downplayed reports that the Indian government plans to block access to the BlackBerry service if the government's security demands aren't met by the end of January. Pillai said that the January date was more of a target rather than a hard deadline.RIM has maintained publicly that it doesn't have the ability to provide encryption keys for its BlackBerry enterprise servers. It says those keys are managed by the individual companies that use the service.Pillai said the government has been working with RIM to come up with a solution. The company has already provided a solution for the BlackBerry Messenger chat service that should be in place by the end of January, Pillai said.RIM has been working with Indian officials to come up with a solution since August, when the government threatened to shut down the service over security concerns. RIM has faced threats of bans in other countries as well, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. RIM averted a ban in Saudi Arabia by supposedly cutting a deal with Saudi officials, which reportedly also includes putting a server in Saudi Arabia that would allow the security officials to monitor communications.RIM has been adamant that it has not compromised its core security features. And it says it has not struck special deals with any country. The company says it doesn't have the ability to monitor encrypted corporate e-mail because even though it controls the network of servers that provides the service, it does not have encryption keys to individual companies' e-mail servers.BlackBerry's tight security has been one of the main reasons that many companies and government agencies use the e-mail service and devices. But governments that say they need to monitor communications to protect against terrorism say that the service is too secure, and they need access to communications from suspected criminals. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gowalla 3 plays nice with Foursquare and Facebook Places]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dubasedtonio</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Gowalla, one of the earliest and best-known services that lets you share your location with friends, is releasing a big upgrade today. The most noteworthy addition is the fact that it now lets users check in and view their friendsa4a4 check ins on competing services like Foursquare.Co-founder and chief executive Josh Williams demonstrated the new features of Gowalla version 3 for me on Tuesday. He acknowledged that for some users, picking Gowalla can be tough. They might like Gowalla better as an application, but many of their friends may be using Foursquare or Facebook Places.Now, you shouldna4a4t have to make that choice, said Williams. You should be able to use Gowalla while sharing your location with friends elsewhere and also seeing where those friends have checked in, all in a single a4Aactivity viewa4. Gowalla 3 connects with Foursquare, Facebook, Twitter, and blogging service Tumblr. (This also expands on Gowallaa4a4s previously-announced integration with Facebook.)There are already applications that support multiple check ins, like Mayor Maker, but Williams described them as a4Alowest common denominatora4 apps that dona4a4t have Gowallaa4a4s features like photos and comments. Behind the scenes, Williams said Gowalla has built a database that matches up locations in each service, so that youa4a4re actually checking in to the same location across apps.This seems like a smart move, particularly since Gowalla has around 600,000 registered users (it calls them Passport holders), putting it behind Foursquare (which is &amp;''closing in&amp;'' on 5 million) and Facebook Places (which isna4a4t offering any specific numbers, but is believed to be the biggest of all). If nothing else, it means that Gowalla fans will feel less pressure to switch, even if many of their friends are using a competing service. And they still have to use Gowalla if they want to use features like photos and comments.Gowalla 3 isna4a4t just about playing nice with the competition. Therea4a4s a cool new a4ANotesa4 feature, where you can leave a note for a friend at a specific location &amp;8212' theya4a4ll be alerted right away, but they wona4a4t be able to read it until they check in to the designated spot.And the check-in process should be faster now, with Gowalla instantly bringing up a list of nearby locations that youa4a4ve visited in the past. Hopefully, that will help avoid situations where it can take a minute or two to check in (which has happened to me on Foursquare).We profiled Williams recently as part of our Local Heroes series on location-based startups, but this was my first chance to talk to him in-person, so I was curious about his thoughts on where the industry is headed. Williams said there will probably be some consolidation soon and that it will definitely be hard for new services to break in.At the same time, he argued that the big services have different purposes &amp;8212' Facebook seems focused on deals and connecting to your larger social network, Foursquare has built fun game mechanics, while Gowalla is more about sharing experiences.a4AI dona4a4t think it will be a bloodbath,a4 he said.Gowalla is based in Austin and has raised $10.4 million from Greylock Partners, Alsop-Louie Partners, and Founders Fund.[top image via Worth 1000]Next Story: BigStar brings porn to the iPhone, but for how long Previous Story: Rambus unleashes legal barrage against six major chip makersPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: Facebook Places, location based servicesCompanies: Alsop Louie Partners, Facebook, Founders Fund, Foursquare, Gowalla, Greylock PartnersPeople: Josh Williams          Tags: Facebook Places, location based servicesCompanies: Alsop Louie Partners, Facebook, Founders Fund, Foursquare, Gowalla, Greylock PartnersPeople: Josh WilliamsAnthony is VentureBeat's assistant editor, as well as its reporter on media, advertising, and social networks. Before joining VentureBeat in 2008, Anthony worked at the Hollister Free Lance, where he won awards from the California Newspaper Publishers Association for breaking news coverage and writing. He attended Stanford University and now lives in San Francisco. Reach him at anthony@venturebeat.com. (All story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com) You can also follow Anthony on Twitter.VentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Acer&'s new tablets a step in phasing out netbooks]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Goodbye netbook, hello tablet.Taiwanese computer maker Acer is phasing out its netbook series of ultra-small computers with the forthcoming release of new Android tablets, which are due in the first half of 2011, according to a Computerworld report.Acer&amp;'s announcement marks for the company a move away from the netbook-style computer &amp;8212' a category which helped fuel Acer&amp;'s rapid growth and profitability &amp;8212' in favor of the tablet. Tablets are seen as a vital category for all computer makers, as evidenced by Apple&amp;'s insanely popular iPad and the fervor with which other device makers are entering the market. Acer&amp;'s decision is further proof that manufacturers are treating the tablet as a serious alternative for personal computing and not just a fad. As Acer&amp;'s sales manager Lu Bing-hsian put it in the report, a4AThey [the new tablets] are aimed at phasing out netbooks. That&amp;'s the direction of the market.a4While Lu was short on details, it seems Acer&amp;'s new tablets a4&quot; with 7- and 10-inch displays a4&quot; are going to run Google&amp;'s Android operating system and use Intel&amp;'s Sandy Bridge four-core processors. The processors could prove to be a competitive edge for Acer, as the quad-core Sandy Bridges will make the tablets some of the fastest on the market.Lu indicated in the report that the company still intends to make netbooks (and the company recently introduced a laptop/tablet hybrid, the Iconia), which have so far been a popular low-cost alternative to an actual laptop and a successful line of products for the company, but will manufacture fewer of them than previously.The new tablets will also be aimed for &amp;''common users&amp;'' with the same kind of computing needs once serve by netbooks, rather than gamers or casual media consumers who flick through digital magazines or watch YouTube videos. This would mean that Acer is betting users will embrace the tablet for content creation, not just consumption. That&amp;'s a challenge, considering that some users still struggle to type email on a tablet touchscreen. But if Acer, long a champion of the netbook, is right, it looks like the small, cheap laptop is facing extinction.Previous Story: The Like-ification of 2011PrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: netbook, netbooks, tablet, tabletsCompanies: Acer, ApplePeople: Lu Bing-hsian          Tags: netbook, netbooks, tablet, tabletsCompanies: Acer, ApplePeople: Lu Bing-hsianVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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