Archive for September, 2011
Bank of America website problems continue
Bank of America’s homepage and online banking service were experiencing problems Friday.
ACLU joins call for FTC Facebook probe
Calls widen for Federal Trade Commission to investigate Facebook’s practice of collecting and using data about its users’ Internet activitie …
Extremophile survives simulated space travel
A space walk without a space suit sounds like a lousy idea, but one kind of microbe might make it just fine, scientists suggest.
Facebook puts a damper on class reunions’ status
Facebook makes it easier to find classmates and spread the word about a reunion, but also takes away the lure, some say.
Breath easy: NASA finds no ‘imminent risk’ from asteroids
There will be no need for NASA to scramble any deep-core drillers in the near future.
Weekend Game Hunting: Dark Rage edition
Readers, what video games are you planning to play this weekend?
RIM PlayBook future iffy; prices slashed $200 at Best Buy
Research In Motion’s slow-selling PlayBook doesn’t have clear manufacturing plans and gets a $200 price cut.
SAP co-CEO sees big future in lots of data
Co-CEO Bill McDermott is spreading the word that consumers are affected by SAP’s products.
Phone giants store callers’ private data
How long does your cellphone company keep info on your activity? It varies with company.
Report: Xbox Live to add pay TV from Comcast, Verizon
Report: Microsoft is working with Comcast and Verizon to offer cable TV services through Xbox Live.