Archive for September 23rd, 2008

Google Maps groks New York public transit

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

One of the most complicated public transportation systems now is available through Google Transit. It connects to regional systems, too.

Second of 11 alleged TJX hackers pleads guilty

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

A Miami man could face a sentence of up to 22 years behind bars and a fine of up to $1 million for his crimes related to the massive data breach.

Oh it’s on: Amazon MP3 vs. iTunes

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Amazon.com’s DRM-free store is coming to T-Mobile’s G1. And now that Amazon is starting to expand its presence, Don Reisinger thinks the real battle is about to begin with iTunes.

Chrysler gets into electric car race

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Watch out Chevy Volt: Chrysler plans two extended-range electric vehicles for release in late 2010, along with an all-electric Dodge EV sports car and electric city car.

Dell launches global charitable initiative

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

The company unveils its YouthConnect Initiative, in a move to expand its charitable giving overseas to focus on education and digital inclusion.

A breakthrough for open source in the UK

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

The UK just took a historic step by opening up its Software for Educational Institutions Framework to open source.

The Android era begins Tuesday

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

T-Mobile’s unveiling of the first phone powered by Google’s Android software will be only the beginning of a long effort to rewrite the rules of the mobile communications industry.

Live blog: First Google Android phone is unveiled

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

T-Mobile USA shows off the first device to run Google’s long-awaited mobile operating system, Android. CNET News reports from the event in New York.

Windows 7 must appeal to geeks–or else

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Featured links from the CNET Blog Network

Windows 7 must appeal to geeks–or else–Don Reisinger thinks geeks are more important to Windows 7’s success than anything else.

Tilera adds 36-core chip –Tilera has added a 36-core processor and says its updated 64-core chip has twice the speed of the first-generation chip.

Troubled financial IT staff ease their stress by making Star Wars movie–IT employees of Barclays Bank decided to ease the pressure by making a Star Wars spoof that’s now heading for a film festival.

Antitrust status conference on tap for Microsoft

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Microsoft and antitrust regulators are meeting this week for a status conference on the company’s ongoing compliance with the consent decree.