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India to ban 'offensive' Internet material
AFP, Published on 06/12/2011
» India on Tuesday vowed to ban offensive material from the Internet after Facebook, Google and other major firms told the government they were unable to screen content before it was posted.
Russia bloggers hail success of 'Facebook rally'
AFP, Published on 06/12/2011
» Russian bloggers on Tuesday hailed the success of a rarely-seen "Facebook rally" where thousands protested against elections won by Vladimir Putin's ruling party and warned of more demonstrations to come.
A few words about a lot of things
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 06/12/2011
» Busy, busy, busy. Isn't technology great? I don't know if I spend more time getting it, or save more time using it. Here is some stuff that intrigued me lately.
Are you busy tonight?
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 06/12/2011
» I don't think science has got around to precise measurements in Thailand, but the worldwide trend is that there is more e-dating than face-dating, and more of it on mobile apps than on dating websites.
Friends in high places
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/12/2011
» Almost half the country has faced the worst inundation in recent history, and while most affected areas are now dry, some victims may continue to suffer after the flood. Help, however, is at hand in the form of Friends of NSTDA (FoN), a new group aiming to speed up the recovery of flood victims.
Microsoft adds voice search to Xbox Live
AFP, Published on 06/12/2011
» Microsoft on Monday began adding voice search to Xbox Live as it continues to transform its videogame consoles into hubs for online entertainment in digital age living rooms.
Gowalla team checks into Facebook
AFP, Published on 06/12/2011
» The founders of Gowalla said Monday that they are winding down the location-sharing service and joining Facebook.
IBM buys Irish software company
AFP, Published on 06/12/2011
» US computer giant IBM said Monday that it has bought Curam Software, an Irish company that makes programs used by government agencies to deliver social services to citizens.
Siemens makes US acquisition in smart grid sector
AFP, Published on 06/12/2011
» German engineering giant Siemens said Monday it has agreed to buy eMeter, a US-based data management specialist, in a bid to enhance its position in the field of so-called smart grids.
Paris revs up for electric car rentals
AFP, Published on 06/12/2011
» Four years after transforming the French capital's two-wheeled transport habits with an easy-to-rent bicycle system, officials launched a similar project in Paris Monday for the electric car.