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Monthly Archives: April 2010

Cell phone sales up 22 pct as economy recovers

The number of cell phones sold worldwide rose 22 percent in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, as both the economic recovery and an appetite for smart phones drove a rebound in sales, according to research firm IDC.

Newsweek: Is Apple turning into Big Brother?

Apple's control-freak nature didn't matter as much when it was a plucky underdog. Yes, Jobs was a demanding boss and a finicky perfectionist—but he created great products. But lately Apple has started to look like the big bully of the tech industry, the kid who doesn't play well others. Apple’s control-freak nature didn’t matter as much when it was a plucky underdog. Yes, Jobs was a demanding boss and a finicky perfectionist—but he created great products. But lately Apple has started to look like the big bully of the tech industry, the kid who doesn’t play well others.

Scientists race to create cat-level artificial brain

Pentagon-backed scientists aim to create a human-like machine, at some point. But they are starting out with the goal of crafting artificial intelligence on the level of a cat’s brain. Still there are vast challenges.

Scientists race to create cat-level artificial brain

An interactive road map to the mindPentagon-backed scientists aim to create a human-like machine, at some point. But they are starting out with the goal of crafting artificial intelligence on the level of a cat’s brain. Still there are vast challenges.

New way to operate mobile electronics

A new technology based on the sensor found in many computer mice makes interacting with a MP3 player or mobile phone as easy as flicking, twisting or tapping the device.

A video games job might not be a virtual dream

Iron Man, cowboys, spartans, and more, these are the video games of May. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)If your dream job is to work in the video game industry then the future is looking brighter with industry players seeing a pick-up in the number of jobs becoming available although salaries remain flat.

Louisville Zoo’s injured baby gorilla improving

This undated photo provided by The Louisville Zoo shows assistant mammal curator Candy McMahan holding an unnamed baby gorilla in Louisville, Ky. The nearly 3-month-old gorilla who was injured several weeks ago is getting better as keepers care for her continuously outside the exhibit. A baby gorilla who was injured in a skirmish with older members of her family group at the Louisville Zoo is getting better as keepers care for her continuously outside the exhibit.

Wireless group pushes hunt for spectrum

The U.S. wireless industry is pressing a key senator to clear the way for a government study that could accelerate plans to free up airwaves for devices such as smart phones.

15 future laptop concepts

Many of these conceptsfor future laptops may never leave the drawing board or lab, but we can always dream…and in some cases, be thankful.

Apple boss explains ban on Flash

Apple boss explains ban on Flash

Steve Jobs answers critics with an open letter explaining why Apple does not use Flash software in many products.

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