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11/8/05
PlayStation 3 won't play used games?
RUMOR
If so, PS3 owners would not be able to rent (used) games or borrow their friends' games—or even purchase used games! Sure, the technology could be used for Blu-Ray movies, but for games?
followup link (to learn more): http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000420067137/
Police Called In To Investigate Sony
Sony could find itself on the wrong side of the law following revelations that it is spying on consumers who buy Sony BMG Music.
followup link (to learn more): http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Entertainment/Industry/?article=/Entertainment/Industry/News/Q7P7L4N2
Teens Like To Hide Identity On Net
Almost 6 in 10 teenagers are disguising their identities on the Internet, according to a new study that looks at a generation of Web-savvy young Canadians.
followup link (to learn more): http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20051108.wxnetkids08/BNStory/National/
Google among companies paying workers to drive hybrids
Would you drive a more fuel efficient vehicle if the company you work for paid you thousands to do it? Hyperion Solutions offered employees $5000 to buy a car with an EPA rating of 45mpg or higher. Google offers $1,500 if you buy a hybrid, $2500 if you lease one.
followup link (to learn more): http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000687066961/
"Wi-Fi" stands for... nothing
Phil Belanger, a founding member of the Wi-Fi Alliance who presided over the selection of the name "Wi-Fi" writes: "Wi-Fi doesn't stand for anything. It is not an acronym. There is no meaning." An interesting letter about how "Wi-Fi" came to be, and what you should be telling people that ask you what it stands for.
Samsung Working On 15-Hour Laptop Fuel Cell
"Samsung has developed a prototype fuel cell for use in laptops that it claims lasts almost twice as long as other systems being readied."
THAT IS ALL FOR TODAY PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS, IF YOU GUYS LIKE THIS I WILL TRY TO DO IT ALMOST EVERYDAY, IF YOU DONT, I WILL STOP. I WILL TRY TO UPDATE THIS EVERYDAY LATE EVENING. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE NEWS THAT I MISSED, IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING, PLEASE PM ME, AND I WILL ADD IT FOR THE NEXT DAY
11/8/05
PlayStation 3 won't play used games?
RUMOR
If so, PS3 owners would not be able to rent (used) games or borrow their friends' games—or even purchase used games! Sure, the technology could be used for Blu-Ray movies, but for games?
followup link (to learn more): http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000420067137/
Police Called In To Investigate Sony
Sony could find itself on the wrong side of the law following revelations that it is spying on consumers who buy Sony BMG Music.
followup link (to learn more): http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Entertainment/Industry/?article=/Entertainment/Industry/News/Q7P7L4N2
Teens Like To Hide Identity On Net
Almost 6 in 10 teenagers are disguising their identities on the Internet, according to a new study that looks at a generation of Web-savvy young Canadians.
followup link (to learn more): http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20051108.wxnetkids08/BNStory/National/
Google among companies paying workers to drive hybrids
Would you drive a more fuel efficient vehicle if the company you work for paid you thousands to do it? Hyperion Solutions offered employees $5000 to buy a car with an EPA rating of 45mpg or higher. Google offers $1,500 if you buy a hybrid, $2500 if you lease one.
followup link (to learn more): http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000687066961/
"Wi-Fi" stands for... nothing
Phil Belanger, a founding member of the Wi-Fi Alliance who presided over the selection of the name "Wi-Fi" writes: "Wi-Fi doesn't stand for anything. It is not an acronym. There is no meaning." An interesting letter about how "Wi-Fi" came to be, and what you should be telling people that ask you what it stands for.
Samsung Working On 15-Hour Laptop Fuel Cell
"Samsung has developed a prototype fuel cell for use in laptops that it claims lasts almost twice as long as other systems being readied."
THAT IS ALL FOR TODAY PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS, IF YOU GUYS LIKE THIS I WILL TRY TO DO IT ALMOST EVERYDAY, IF YOU DONT, I WILL STOP. I WILL TRY TO UPDATE THIS EVERYDAY LATE EVENING. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE NEWS THAT I MISSED, IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING, PLEASE PM ME, AND I WILL ADD IT FOR THE NEXT DAY
