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Google won't be taken to court over data gather
AFP, Published on 29/01/2011
» The US state of Connecticut said Friday it would hold negotiations with Google over the collection of private wireless data by its Street View mapping cars and not take the Internet giant to court.
Road rage suspect
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/01/2011
» Police now believe they may have located the Fortuner driver who shot a Thai airline pilot in a fit of road rage.
Happy days lay ahead for applications developers
Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/12/2010
» The prolific growth of smart phones and tablets devices is driving the development of a new range of applications, and making creating exciting opportunities for many Thai businesses.
The Game Layer
Mylife, Adrian Hodges, Published on 27/12/2010
» Throughout human history games and game play have been a huge part of social development. In the last 30 years since the advent of personal computing we have seen the exponential spread of gaming consoles, platforms, and handheld devices. With the spread of Internet access alongside faster connections and speedier hardware the spread of gaming has reached all corners of our day-to-day lives. Powerful smart phones, or 'super phones' and other devices are now offering users permanent 'always-on' connections. Processor speeds and graphic chip expansion is allowing access to immersive gaming and play worlds as never before. We can now play games on the bus or train, in the car and on the move. Social networks such as Facebook offer access to a range of gaming 'apps'. The gaming company Zynga is leading the way - producing games for Facebook and MySpace. Founded only three years ago Zynga now has 1300 employees worldwide and a shadow share market valuation of approximately $5 billion. Tapping into the human desire for play and games is proving to be an emerging next step in the spread of the Web and global connectivity. Alongside this new wave is evolving research into the use of games and gaming in the realm of learning.
Jabra expands in wireless market
Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 01/12/2010
» Jabra might be known for its stylish consumer Bluetooth headsets but in fact 75 percent of its revenue comes from its enterprise solutions. Pick up the phone to a call centre, and chances are the operator is using a Jabra headset. Go into a modern open-plan office, and chances are the executives walking around are also using long-range Jabra wireless headsets to keep in touch. Ralph Ede, Managing Director for Jabra in South Asia, explained the other three quarters of his business.
Organisers, retailers shift focus
Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/12/2010
» The massive popularity of IT products and the emergence of smart phones and tablets is driving the IT retail market to change its competition landscape, with IT fair organisers shifting to smaller scale formats while IT retailers are expanding their range of products and moving their locations. The bottom line is that users will reap maximum benefits, with more competitive prices and greater convenience.
Energy dependence on Burma
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/11/2010
» An energy dependence on natural gas from Burma looms in Thailand's future. The time to start planning is now.
Vocabulary-and-reader relationship
Learningpost, Timothy Cornwall, PHD, DTM, Published on 16/11/2010
» Much of the difficulty experienced in learning a new word comes from the relationship between that word and the person trying to learn it.
Measures to reduce damage from floods in Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/11/2010
» Possible economic damage due to climate change and flooding in the future was the subject of an important report issued last week.