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Eric Rhoads Radio Ink Tank: The $45 Million Kiss
The $45 Million Kiss You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. You put radio in Sprint smartphones, and we’ll make it worthwhile by placing the weight of the radio industry behind it. $15 million a year for three years. The radio industry’s deal to promote Sprint and the NextRadio app seems to me like … Continue reading
The United States Bars China IT Equipment
Washington – The US has taken its first real swipe at China following accusations that the Beijing government is behind a widespread and systemic hacking campaign targeting US businesses. Buried in a spending bill signed by USPresident Barack Obama on Tuesday is a provision that effectively bars much of the US government from buying information … Continue reading
Cyber Attack On Spam Blocker Slows Down Web
London – One of the largest ever cyber attacks is slowing global internet services after an organisation blocking “spam” content became a target, with some experts saying the disruption could get worse. Steve Linford, chief executive of Spamhaus, told the BBC that the company had been subjected to attacks on an unprecedented scale for more … Continue reading
Microsoft Targeted In Huge Bribery Probe
SAN FRANCISCO, US: US authorities are investigating whether Microsoft or its partners bribed officials in China, Italy and Romania to get software contracts, The Wall Street Journal reported this week. Microsoft responded to the reports by calling for a full review of the facts. “We take all allegations brought to our attention seriously, … Continue reading
If Life Was Like A Box Of Chocolates, It Is No More
Feds Set To Mandate “Black Box” Data Recorders In Every Single Car And Truck including yours, yours and yours too….Yes yours too! WASHINGTON – Many motorists don’t know it, but it’s likely that every time they get behind the wheel, there’s a snitch along for the ride. Today is the last day that the public … Continue reading
Australia To Grill Apple On High Pricing Structure
CANBERRA – Apple Inc has been ordered to appear before Australia’s parliament with fellow technology giants Microsoft Inc and Adobe Systems Inc to explain why local consumers pay so much for their products, despite the strong Aussie dollar. Broadening a row between the world’s most valuable company and Australian lawmakers over corporate taxes paid on … Continue reading
Why Sprint’s Adding Radio On Smartphones Matters
Why Sprint’s Adding Radio On Smartphones Matters Yesterday while I was sitting at my desk, my cell phone made an alert noise (even though the volume was turned down) and an Amber Alert flashed on the screen. That reminded me of the need to put radio on mobile phones, not only so radio can entertain, … Continue reading
Breathalyzer with Parking Timer and Flashlight
SKU: BREATHALYZER: Portable and convenient to carry on key chain. Easy to use and quick response and resume. Countdown & count-up timer keep the deadline of parking. LED flashlight torch function. Makes a cool gadget for Friday night outs, Reusable. How to use: Press and hold the power button, red and yellow LEDs will light. … Continue reading
So you thought this was a mosquito? Wrong..
Is this a mosquito? No. It’s an insect spy drone for urban areas, already in production, funded by the US Government. It can be remotely controlled and is equipped with a camera and a microphone. It can land on you, and it may have the potential to take a DNA sample or leave RFID tracking … Continue reading
Microsoft Can Now Listen In On All Skype Calls ?
It’s Terrifying And Sickening That Microsoft Can Now Listen In On All Skype Calls There was a wildly terrifying storypublished late Friday on Slate that didn’t get much attention because of the time of the week it was released. In it, the author – Ryan Gallagher – lays out how Microsoft (MSFT) seems to have … Continue reading
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