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2013-12-29T08:59:00.000-08:00

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2013-12-28T09:59:00.000-08:00

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2013-12-28T09:42:00.000-08:00

DirectX is a package of special libraries developed by Microsoft that attempt to improve and optimize audiovisual performance on your system.

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These DirectX drivers enable you to make the most of modern graphic cards with 3D capabilities, which makes them generally advisable for multimedia tasks and an absolute must-have for gamers – in fact, DirectX is usually a compulsory requirement to install certain games.

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Installing DirectX on your computer is as easy as launching the executable file, which in turn will download some necessary components from the web. Then just follow the wizard's instructions and you're done. This installer will keep you updated with any 9.0c and previous versions of Direct X. Direct X 11 is not available as a standalone download, but is downloaded as part of installation processes. Note that, when installed, this new version will overwrite any other previous versions you may have of Directx.

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DirectX is an indispensable package of drivers and libraries to achieve an optimal level of performance in games and multimedia on your system.

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Most Common Samsung Galaxy S4 Problems, Solutions

2013-12-19T07:58:00.001-08:00

9. Galaxy S4 WiFi Keeps On Dropping
Read more at http://thedroidguy.com/2013/06/ten-most-common-samsung-galaxy-s4-problems-solutions-workarounds-included/#D2LckgRG8CrBslD8.99

9. Galaxy S4 WiFi Keeps On Dropping
Read more at http://thedroidguy.com/2013/06/ten-most-common-samsung-galaxy-s4-problems-solutions-workarounds-included/#D2LckgRG8CrBslD8.9

Problem 1:Galaxy S4 WiFi Keeps On Dropping

This is common problem of Samsung galaxy s4 . Its tow main solution

turn off WiFi Power saving mode

1. Launch phone dialer

2 . *#0011#

3 . Choose menu ,than WiFi

4 . Set WiFi power save mode to off

Keep WiFi On Always

1 . Go to Settings.

2 . Choose Connections, then tap Wi-Fi.

3 . Tap the Menu key.

4 . Set keep WiFi on during sleep to on

problem 2: Deletes Email After Reading

Many new owners of Galaxy S4 reported that their email messages were deleted right after they have finished reading them. Others say once they close the email app, all messages would be gone by the time they open the application again. It didn’t make sense at first, but after several complaints, things became clearer and clearer that the problem wasn’t in the Galaxy S4 per se.
This problem only happens when the email account is also setup in other machines like a computer where the email client was set to download all emails without leaving a copy on the server. Depending on what kind of email client you use in your computer

Read more at http://thedroidguy.com/2013/06/ten-most-common-samsung-galaxy-s4-problems-solutions-workarounds-included/#D2LckgRG8CrBslD8.99

Set Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep to On
Read more at http://thedroidguy.com/2013/06/ten-most-common-samsung-galaxy-s4-problems-solutions-workarounds-included/#D2LckgRG8CrBslD8.99

Set Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep to On.
Read more at http://thedroidguy.com/2013/06/ten-most-common-samsung-galaxy-s4-problems-solutions-workarounds-included/#D2LckgRG8CrBslD8.99

Launch Phone Dialer.

Dial *#0011#

Choose Menu, then WiFi.

Set WiFi Power Save Mode to Off

9. Galaxy S4 WiFi Keeps On Dropping
Read more at http://thedroidguy.com/2013/06/ten-most-common-samsung-galaxy-s4-problems-solutions-workarounds-included/#D2LckgRG8CrBslD8.99

#9. Galaxy S4 WiFi Keeps On Dropping

This problem is also common. In fact, it was also very common on the previous flagship, Galaxy S3. Fortunately, the problem is not serious in Galaxy S4. There are two potential solutions to this problem:
Turn Off WiFi Power Saving Mode

Launch Phone Dialer.
Dial *#0011#
Choose Menu, then WiFi.
Set WiFi Power Save Mode to Off.

Keep WiFi On Always

Go to Settings.
Choose Connections, then tap Wi-Fi.
Tap the Menu key.
Set Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep to On.

Nokia Lumia 920 Solutions for The Top 5 Issues

2013-12-11T08:20:00.001-08:00

problem 1: Battery Problem

user of nokia lumia 920 complain that ell phone drain battery rapidly Nokia Lumia 920 also has a battery problem
Battery drain Solutions
1. Check if any background process stuck or not. A stuck process easily drains your Lumia 920 battery.
2. Disable apps you aren’t using: like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, mobile data, etc.
3. Should be reduce screen brightness.

problem 2:Shutdown Continuously

Nokia lumia 920 user complaint randomly switches off when we use. This is also a common problem for the Lumia 920.

Shutdown Solution

1. First off all to do a soft reset by holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons together until the phone vibrates three times.
2. And than the soft reset fails, try a hard reset (Camera + Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time). Hold all three buttons down until the phone vibrates then release power button and hold volume down and camera for a further five second. But when you hard reset your cell phone your all data will be deleted because hard reset is like factory reset..

problem 3: heating

Some user complaint that Nokia lumia 920 is overheating after a short time (20 minutes to 1 hour ). Overheating is general issue for most smartphones.
Overheating Problem Solutions
1. Check the running tasks by pressing the back button for long so as to close all running processes.
2. When the Lumia 920 handset performs some programs that needs searching for permission to use location services, it may cause the Lumia 920 overheating problem. Try to launch every program you installed one by one and accept the terms and conditions.

Problem 4: Blurry Photos

Lumia 920 is famous for its photographing. But the blurry pictures taken by the device may annoy you.
Solutions
1. If you use camera shutter key, then you should first half press the camera shutter key and wait till camera locks focus on the scene.
2. If you take pictures by tapping on screen, then you should tap on the part of screen where you want to focus, then take the photo.

Problem 5: Lumia 920 Freezes

Nokia Lumia 920 freeze when people use the bluetooth headset or Wifi .A conman problem complaint
Possible Solutions
1. Some users encountered with this problem after installing Viber. Uninstalling Viber might solve user’s freezing problem.
2. Some users point out that when the WiFi or Bluetooth is on, it may freeze and the battery may drain very quickly possibly due to large amount of data transfer. So you can try turn off the WiFi or Bluetooth and see if it helps.
3. If you still cannot figure out what the problem is, you can try a hard reset (Camera + Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time).

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2013-12-08T08:55:00.002-08:00

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2013-12-08T08:41:00.000-08:00

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Microsoft searching further unification of Windows and Windows Phone

2013-02-17T11:54:00.000-08:00

Microsoft is searching a software engineer to help unify the windows phones and windows 8 developer platforms, allowing apps to work on both.

The company announced a job opportunity on Friday in search of an software engineer who could work alongside the team in charge of making Windows Phone apps work on windows 8 and vice versa.
In the past, Microsoft has been clear in its desire to create a unified Windows platform, where Metro-style apps in the Windows Store 'just work' on both platforms.
Those plans, which don't include traditional desktop-style apps, now seem to be in motion.

nexus 7" tablet. Made for Google

2013-02-12T09:39:00.004-08:00

With huge 7-inch display and up to 10 hours of battery time , Nexus 7 is the wonderful travel companion. with 32GB of storage and the option to add mobile data , you can take even more of your favorite content from Google Play with you anywhere.

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2013-02-12T09:03:00.001-08:00

With a 4.8" huge screen in a chassis miner bigger than the Galaxy S II, the Samsung Galaxy S III made for Android lovers dream of having a slim and light device with big screen.. With a powerful quad-core Exynos chip,, the phone becomes the 2012 Android yardstick. It is not only the hardware specs, though, but rather the holistic approach to communication with the user,

Sony PlayStation relaunch begins

2011-05-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

Sony has announced that it will begin restoring its online PlayStation video game network on Sunday.

The phased restoration of services will begin in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.
The move comes more than three weeks after Sony discovered a huge security breach that led to the theft of personal data from millions of users.
The firm said its expects to have the network, including Qriocity services, fully restored by the end of May.
The restoration of Japanese and Asian services would begin soon, it added.'Aggressive actio

The news of PlayStation Network's restart will be welcomed by gamers, many of whom were beginning to give up hope of it ever reappearing.
However porous the company's internet security was previously, you can bet it has now seriously beefed-up safeguards.
But that in itself creates a new problem.
There is nothing hackers love more than a challenge, and cracking the PlayStation Network for a second time will almost certainly become one of the holy grails for these electronic invaders.
Sony will be under no illusions that there is such a thing as perfect security, but the mere suggestion that its system has been "fixed" makes it a hostage to fortune.
Another breach would be disastrous for the beleaguered company.
In gaming parlance, Sony has used up all its lives, and the enemy is still at the gates.

Sony said it had implemented "new and additional security measures" that would provide users with better protection.

These were designed in conjunction with a number of external security firms, the company said, and include increased encryption levels and additional firewalls.
"I'd like to send my sincere apologies for the inconvenience this incident has caused you, and want to thank you for all the kind patience you've shown as we worked through the restoration process," said Kazuo Hirai, Sony's executive deputy president.
He added the company was taking "aggressive action" to resolve the security issues and was making "consumer protection a full-time, company-wide commitment".
The company said it would be offering a "welcome back" package to users that included some "premium content".
Sony first discovered the security breach, which led to the theft of personal data from 100m online accounts, on 20 April.
Many users were upset about the company taking two days to contact the police and almost a week to inform those people affected.
Sony hired outside specialist cyber-security firms to investigate the breach, and earlier this month blamed the online vigilante group Anonymous for indirectly allowing it.
The group has denied being involved in the theft.

story source;www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13403616

HP unveils first Wi-Fi mouse

2011-05-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

Hewlett Packard has announced a ground-breaking new mouse.
The HP Wi-Fi Mobile Mouse is the first to connect to your computer using Wi-fi technology according to the company, eliminating the need for an additional dongle.
The mouse features five customisable buttons and a four way told scroll wheel. It also has a battery life of up to 9 months, say HP.
The HP WiFi Mouse can connect up to 30 feet away, and it will go on sale in the US in June and will retail for $49.99, (£30 GBP).
Th HP press release for the mouse can be found at; http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110512xb.html

Story Source: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/hp-wifi-mobile-mouse-announced-13-05-2011/

Google Chrome notebooks available next month

2011-05-12T13:12:00.000-07:00

Google has announced that the first Google Chrome OS notebooks will be available next month.
Acer and Samsung are both set to launch Chrome OS devices as early as June 15th.
Samsung’s device will sport a 12.1-inch screen with an 8-hour battery life, while Acer’s device will be a 11.6-inch display and a 6.5-hour battery life. Samsung’s device will retail for $429 (£263) for the Wi-Fi version and $499 (£305) for the 3G version. Acer’s more portable notebook will start at $349 (£214) and up.

Story Source: http://mashable.com/2011/05/11/google-chrome-notebooks/

Security warning for Chrome and Firefox users

2011-05-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

Security firm Context has warned users of Chrome and Firefox browsers to turn off their WebGL tool following 'significant' security problems.
Part of the HTML5 Canvas functionality, WebGL is a rendering engine that allows 3D images and animations without plugins. It is used in the latest versions of Chrome and Firefox, as well as the newest builds of Safari.

“The risks stem from the fact that most graphics cards and drivers have not been written with security in mind so that the interface (API) they expose assumes that the applications are trusted,” says Michael Jordon, research and development Manager at Context.

“While this may be true for local applications, the use of WebGL-enabled browser-based applications with certain graphics cards now poses serious threats from breaking the cross-domain security principle to denial-of-service attacks, potentially leading to full exploitation of a user’s machine.”
Techdows have published details of how to disable WebGL on http://techdows.com/2010/12/disable-webgl-in-firefox-4.html

Story Source: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/367279/chrome-and-firefox-users-warned-to-turn-off-webgl

Microsoft release Games for Windows

2011-05-10T18:38:00.000-07:00

Microsoft has released Games for Windows 3.5.0050.0.
The new games package promises quality branded titles that have undergone extensive testing to deliver reliabilty and performance.
The download is available free and is compatible with Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / XP64 / Vista 64 / Windows 7 64
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Microsoft to buy Skype for $8.5 billion

2011-05-10T18:34:00.000-07:00

Microsoft has agreed to buy Internet phone service provider Skype for $8.5 billion in cash, the companies announced Tuesday.
Skype -- currently owned by a group led by private equity firm Silver Lake -- will become a new business unit within Microsoft, which will be run by Tony Bates, the company's current chief executiv

Microsoft said it plans to incorporate Skype's real-time video and voice communications into its existing product lines, including Office, Windows Phone and the Xbox gaming system.
As the largest acquisition in its history, the deal marks a significant change in strategy for Microsoft, which has not bought another company since 2006.
"Today is a big day for Microsoft and Skype, as well as businesses and consumers around the world," said Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer. The goal, he said, is to "empower people around the world with technology that will bring them together."
Skype has become one of the most recognizable brands in the Internet communication business. It draws 600,000 new registrations every day, and has had annual revenue growth of 40%, according to Microsoft.
The company, based in Luxembourg, filed for a $100 million IPO last year. But the actual offering was delayed, and rumors surfaced last week that the company was in talks with Microsoft and Facebook.
"We're in a very special place in the industry," said Bates, adding that Skype has 100 million users that log 100 minutes each month.

story source;http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/10/technology/microsoft_skype/index.htm?iid=HP_LN

Japanese lab invents Internet kissing machine

2011-05-07T22:05:00.000-07:00

We admit to being sort of creeped out by this: A Japanese lab has created a device that may let let you "French kiss" someone over the Internet.
And by "kiss," we mean waggle your tongue on a plastic straw, thereby making another plastic straw waggle remotely on someone else's tongue.
Hot, huh?
Well, the folks at Tokyo's Kajimoto Laboratory say it's just the beginning of what could become a full-on person-to-person experience over the Internet.
The lab, part of The University of Electro-Communications, posted a video in which a researcher demonstrates the "Kiss Transmission Device." It's a motorized box that looks a little like a police Breathalyzer.
Watch the video of the "Kiss Transmission Device"
In the video, Nobuhiro Takahashi, a graduate student and researcher at the university, manipulates the plastic tube on one device with his tongue. A program stores the movements on a computer and then transmits them to another device, causing its tube to move -- presumably in someone else's mouth.
The idea is to help lovers -- in long-distance relationships, say -- by transmitting the tactile sensation of kissing from one person to another. The lab is running both devices on the same computer, but says a system could be set up to connect them via the Web.
"Kiss information" can be recorded and replayed, presumably meaning someone could save and share a "kiss" over and over.
"For example, if you have a popular entertainer use this device and record it, that could be hugely popular if you offer it to fans," Takahashi says. (Can you say, "Justin Bieber"?)
The researchers seem to realize that most people might not exactly find licking a plastic tube a suitable replacement for sucking face. But there are refinements on the way, they say.

"The elements of a kiss include the sense of taste, the manner of breathing and the moistness of the tongue," Takahashi said. "If we can re-create all of those, I think it will be a really powerful device."

Facebook paying users 10 cents to watch certain ads

2011-05-07T22:00:00.000-07:00

Facebook on Thursday introduced a program that, in effect, offers consumers a financial incentive to watch ads on the site.
Facebook will now reward users who watch certain ads on the site with Facebook Credits, which can be redeemed to purchase goods on Facebook Deals, the company's new Groupon-like daily deals service.
The incentive, however, is not huge. Initially at least, the average ad will yield one credit, which is the equivalent of 10 cents.
The ads will mostly be in games. CrowdStar, Digital Chocolate and Zynga are among the participating game publishers. Facebook is working with Sharethrough, SocialVibe, Epic Media and SupersonicAds to serve ads on the program as well as TrialPay, which will provide analytics.
Dan Greenberg, CEO of Sharethrough, says that Facebook's move represents "a step away from interruptive advertising." Greenberg, whose clients include Microsoft and Nestle, says his network won't deliver traditional advertising, but rather branded entertainment, which consumers will want to not only watch, but share with their friends.
Incentivizing consumers to watch ads is one solution for Facebook's low banner click-through rates. The move comes after Facebook expanded its Credits program last week to let consumers use the Credits to buy real-world goods advertised in Deals.
Previously, the credits, which were awarded for consumers who signed up for various programs (like magazine subscriptions) or bought outright could only buy virtual goods.

story source:www.cnn.com/2011/TECH

Facebook to buy Skype?

2011-05-05T04:51:00.000-07:00

Tech website Mashable has reported rumours that Facebook are contemplating a Skype buyout.
According to Reuters' sources, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is talking to Skype about either buying the company outright or forming a joint venture,.
Reports suggest the buyout would cost $3 -$4 billion.
Another report said that Google are also interested in Skype.
Skype has reportedly stated; “As a practical matter, we avoid commenting on rumor and speculation.”

Story Source: http://mashable.com/2011/05/04/facebook-buy-skype/

Sony to resume some PlayStation gaming services

2011-05-01T11:31:00.000-07:00

Sony has said it will resume some services on its PlayStation Network, which was shut after the theft of personal details of about 77m users.

Sony officials said they had boosted the security of their computer systems after user names, email addresses and log-in details were stolen.
Executives, including Kazuo Hirai, the head of Sony's PlayStation unit, apologised for the security breach.
The theft has prompted legal action and investigations in the US and Europe.
"The organisation has worked around the clock to bring these services back on line and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks," said Mr Hirai in a statement.
He is seen as the frontrunner to take over as head of Sony Corp.

story source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology

Google fined $5m over Linux patent row

2011-04-25T22:31:00.000-07:00

A judgement by a Texas jury against Google could have major implications for the search giant and the open source world said experts.

The internet titan was found guilty of infringing a patent related to the Linux kernel and fined $5m (£3.2m).
The software is used by Google for its server platforms and could also extend to its Android mobile platform.
The kernel is at the core of the open-source operating system meaning this verdict could be far-reaching.
The case resulted in a victory for a firm called Bedrock Computer Technologies which has also sued Yahoo, MySpace, Amazon, PayPal, Match.com and AOL.
"The amount of the fine is not what makes this an important issue," intellectual property activist Florian Mueller told BBC News.
"This is a modest amount considering Google is probably the largest scale Linux user in the world.
"The implication here is really that there is a huge number of Linux users who will be required to pay royalties if this patent holder knocks on their doors in the US. This is definitely a major impediment to the growth of Linux and makes companies, including Google, that rely on open source code particularly vulnerable to patent threats."
That is also the view of other industry watchers who expect a flood of lawsuits against companies who rely on open source code.
"Those looking to cash in on buried patents need only spend time poring over code and looking for infringements," said Christopher Dawson of technology blog ZDNet.

Yahoo buys TV sharing app IntoNow

2011-04-25T22:21:00.000-07:00

Yahoo has announced a deal to buy TV-sharing start-up company IntoNow as part of its plans to increase its social media presence.

The financial terms of the deal, including price, were not disclosed.
IntoNow's software allows users to identify TV shows and share them with friends using mobile internet.
Amid falling revenue and profits, Yahoo is looking to expand into the mobile internet market, and to increase video advertising on the site.
"Relying on social channels as a means for discovering content - whether it's on a PC, mobile device, or TV - is rapidly on the rise," said Bill Shaughnessy at Yahoo.
"IntoNow's technology combines the ability to check-in to what a consumer is watching, engage in conversations, and find related content."
The application is integrated with Facebook, Twitter, iTunes and Netflix.
Launched in January this year, California-based IntoNow is led by Adam Cahan, a former executive at Google and Viacom's MTV.
Last week, Yahoo reported profits of $223m (£137m) for the first three months of 2011, down from $310m last year.
However, the figure was better than analysts had expected.

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2011-04-25T22:16:00.000-07:00

Officials in Iran say they have found a computer virus designed to target the country's government institutions.

The malicious software - dubbed Stars - was capable of inflicting minor damage, according to the head of Iran's civil defence organisation.
If the reports are accurate, it would be the second major attack in a year.
The recently discovered Stuxnet worm is thought to have been created to take control of equipment used in Iran's nuclear programme.
It would take some time to establish Stars' intended purpose, said Gholam Reza Jalali, military head of the Iranian Passive Defence Organisation.
"The Stars virus has been presented to the laboratory but is still being investigated," he said.
"No definite final conclusions have been reached."
Mr Jalali revealed that the virus could have been "mistaken for executive files of governmental organisations", but gave no indication about who might be behind the attack.
Stuxnet
Last week, the same official suggested that Stuxnet was the work of the United States and warned that it could have caused large-scale accidents and loss of life.
Stuxnet first came to light in July 2010. Analysis by security firm Symantec showed that, while it could be transmitted via the internet, it was designed to infect specific types of industrial controllers.

story source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology

The Army's first smartphone? Android, of course

2011-04-23T08:55:00.000-07:00

I was recently in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to visit my nephew in Army Basic Training, where my sister gave him a basic Tracphone so he could call home more easily.
But he might soon be getting a substantial upgrade: The U.S. Army announced that it has chosen the Android operating system to power its first smartphone.
This news comes just about when (according to the timeline set forth by Sarah Connor in "The Terminator" franchise) the world-dominating, human-exterminating computer network Skynet becomes self aware.
I'm sure that's just a coincidence.
Wired's Danger Room blog reports, "A prototype device running Android called the Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P Handheld), developed by tech nonprofit MITRE, is undergoing tests."
This platform will allow soldiers to quickly and (hopefully) securely share geotagged notes about obstacles they encounter on the ground. It will also support mapping, critical messaging and other support functions.
The Army announcement explained that the JBC-P Handheld is an "Android-based smartphone framework and suite of applications for tactical operations. ... Applications will be secure and interoperable with existing mission command systems so information flows seamlessly across all echelons of the force."
Third-party developers will be building apps and services for this Army smartphone. In July, the Army will release a development kit for the platform.
The Army wants applications that share data and resources across the platform, to avoid the "stovepiping" problems that have plagued so many military and government information technology projects.
Systems integration is key: It could allow soldiers on the ground to fine-tune targeting for missiles and other munitions, as well as request specific aerial drone or satellite reconnaissance. It might also borrow from supply-chain software to manage requests for equipment and supplies. And it could support or enhance field medical treatment, as well as all kinds of in-field training.
Rather than sign up for thousands of pricey two-year wireless carrier contracts, the JBC-P Handhelds will communicate over several existing military radio networks.
When connected to the radio, the prototype device weighs about 2 pounds. That's considerably heavier than the current heftiest smartphone, the HTC ThunderBolt (6.23 ounces). Still, Wired notes that it's "way lighter than the Nett Warrior suite of sensors, computers, radios and mapping functions -- the Army's program of record for doing much of what a smartphone already does."
Battery technology and power management have been big problems for commercial smartphones. Bright displays (often necessary in full daylight) and GPS are notorious energy vampires that leave many smartphone owners hunting for outlets on a daily basis.
In the field, military smartphones would require far more power than commercial models, and they'd have to operate for much longer periods. It'll be interesting to see what battery and charging options (including possibly solar and hand-crank) are supplied with these new Army phones.
Also, military smartphones must be far more rugged than commercial models, able to withstand sand, dust, water, temperature extremes, impact, concussion and more. Microphones that don't get destroyed by loud blasts will be crucial, as will noise filtering for incoming and outgoing audio (something most commercial smartphones generally do poorly).
The Army did not specify whether the phones will come with unlimited text messaging. I hope a remote wipe service comes standard.

The opinions expressed in this post are solely those of Amy Gahran.
story source: edition.cnn.com

Amazon fault takes down websites

2011-04-21T11:52:00.000-07:00

Scores of well-known websites have been unavailable for large parts of Thursday because of problems with Amazon's web hosting service.

Foursquare, Reddit and Quora were among the sites taken offline by the glitch.
Amazon EC2 is the retailer's cloud computing business. It provides processing power and storage to companies that do not have their own data centres.
No reason has so far been given for the outage.
Visitors to the website of location-based social network Foursquare were greeted by an apology.
"Our usually amazing datacentre hosts, Amazon EC2, are having a few hiccups this morning, which affected us and a bunch of other services that use them.
"Everything looks to be getting back to normal now," read the statement.

story source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology