President Obama has signaled that he will give the United States Commerce Department the authority over a proposed national cybersecurity measure that would involve giving each American a unique online identity. … … So anyway, what about this unique ID we'll all be getting? Well, though details are still pretty scant, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary …
Category Archive: Tech
Mar
21
Consumer Tips Digest
Have you ever heard of “Penny Auctions”? If you’re the type always looking for bargains and amazing deals, then you’re in luck! Penny auctions are a new auction model that are rapidly becoming very popular in the US and Europe. Penny auctions allow individuals to do just what it implies, win popular products for pennies …
Mar
11
‘Funeral’ held for aging Web browser
(CNN) — More than 100 people, many of them dressed in black, were expected to gather around a coffin Thursday night to say goodbye to an old friend. The deceased? Internet Explorer 6. via ‘Funeral’ held for aging Web browser – CNN.com.
Mar
09
Apple’s Secret iPhone Developer Agreement Goes Public | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
Before you create software for the iPhone, Apple demands that you sign away a laundry list of rights, including the ability to sell rejected apps through other channels, the ability to sue Apple for more than $50, and the ability to reverse-engineer or modify the iPhone or its SDK — and even the right to …