Thursday, September 9, 2010

Tech News Today

U.S. government sued over border policy
The ACLU is suing the U.S. government over border searches of electronic gadgets. Searches can now be conducted without cause. Gadgets can be examined or confiscated. The ACLU says that this violates the Fourth Amendment

Apple relents on Flash-derived iPhone, iPad apps
An outright block on iOS apps derived from Flash software is lifted--but Adobe axed the developer tool project, and Apple still maintains control via the App Store

GM's OnStar gets upgrades
GM's OnStar service will be getting some upgrades. For example, it will be getting voice-to-text capability. This will allow users to send text messages and update Facebook by voice. Some OnStar services could also become free

Will Google TV change your viewing habits?
Every tech giant---Apple, Microsoft, Google and others---wants to change your TV viewing habits. And they all have failed so far. Is there anything different this time?

New study slams frequent Facebook users
A new study shows that frequent Facebook updaters have narcissistic tendencies. They use the site as a vehicle for self-promotion. The study also found that users with low self-esteem checked Facebook frequently as well

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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