Richard K. Rowland » Tech

Will all Americans be issued a unique internet ID?

Rich — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:28:22 +0000

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 …

Consumer Tips Digest

Rich — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:22:13 +0000

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 …

‘Funeral’ held for aging Web browser

Rich — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:26:27 +0000

(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.

Apple’s Secret iPhone Developer Agreement Goes Public | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Rich — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:22:10 +0000

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 …