April 12, 2012

DOJ tackles e-book price fixing

The Department of Justice has filed suit against Apple and other publishers for alleged e-book price fixing. Analysts believe the price fixing was meant to combat Amazon's low prices. You don't have to pay a dime for some classic e-books. Download thousands for free from this site. >>

New disaster warnings work in Indonesia

Officials say that new disaster warnings and monitoring systems seemed to work well during yesterday's earthquake in Indonesia. Part of the reason is the adoption of cellphones. Dangerous weather can happen in a heartbeat. Download this app for emergency weather notifications on your iPhone. >>

Iran denies Internet cutoff plan

Iran Communications Minister Reza Taghipour has denied a report that the country wants to replace Internet access with a government controlled intranet, claiming it was an April Fools' Day hoax. You don't need to turn off the Internet to block offensive content. I'll tell you how to block adult sites on your computer. >>

Facebook buys Instagram for $1B

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg announced that the company has purchased popular photo-sharing app Instagram for $1 billion. Zuckerburg wants to integrate the app's photo editing tools into Facebook profiles and apps. You can still download the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android. Try it today! >>

Medical implants vulnerable to attacks

A researcher from Internet security company McAfee says wireless technology in medical implants leaves them open to attack. Hackers could turn off heart defibrillators or cause overdoses of insulin. Many security researchers are voicing this concern. Learn more in this TED talk video at TVKim.com. >>

Verizon to charge $30 upgrade fee

Starting April 22, Verizon Wireless will charge existing customers a $30 fee for any phone upgrade. Users will still pay discounted prices on phones if they're upgrading and extending their 2-year contract. Is it time for you to upgrade to a new smartphone? My buying guide will help you pick one worth that upgrade fee. >>

Google gives Google+ a facelift

In an attempt to make the social network simpler, Google has launched a redesign effort for Google+. New features include the ability to hide apps, and conversation "cards" to highlight important discussions. Google+ is gaining popularity as a social media tool. I'll tell you what you need to know about it. >>

A flood of Ultrabooks on the way

Intel claims that 75 new Ultrabook models are on the way. Pricing will start as low as $700. What is an Ultrabook? I explain this new type of laptop here. >>

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