Ron Schenone
Google Refines Suggest Feature
Over at the Google blog they have listed several changes to their ‘suggest’ feature that Google says will speed up results. The new ‘suggest’ features are feature rich, and who better to describe the what they have done than Google themselves. Here is what Google has to say about the new features: Suggestions on the [...]
Wal-Mart Revamps – Will It Sell Apples?
Wal-Mart is doing a complete make over of some of their electronic sections in their stores across the country. It seems that there may also be a section for Apple’s. According to some sources, such as the AppleInsider the rumors could be true since Apple may be wanting to expand their sales with a store [...]
Microsoft Will Unveil New Search – But Will Anyone Care?
Kumo! Kumo! Kumo! Sounds like some kind of an oriental war chant. But in reality it is Microsoft’s latest bid to try and increase their search share on the Internet. Next week it is expected that Steve Ballmer will appear on stage at the All Things Digital conference, to introduce to the world their latest [...]
GM + Chrysler = Wake Up!
This past week both GM and Chrysler announced the closing of dealerships throughout the U.S. Some of the closings were in to response to what the companies felt were under performing dealerships. Dealerships that GM and Chrysler felt were not selling enough cars and service. Some of these dealerships have been in business for decades. [...]
If Windows 7 Pricing Is Higher, Will Anyone Buy It?
windows 7, microsoftRumor has it that Dell is reporting that the pricing for Windows 7 could be higher than previous versions such as Vista and XP. If true this could cause a buyers backlash for the new operating system. In a time where the economy is in the crapper, when unemployment is approaching an all [...]
China – They Are Building Plug-In Hybrids Already
On Monday evening NBC News did a piece on China and how they are starting to build their own cars. The cars that were seen on the assembly line looked no different than some 30 other sedans being built by various car companies. But what took center stage was the work the Chinese are doing [...]
Is P2P File Sharing Really Fair Use?
A Harvard Law professor by the name of Charles Nesson states that P2P file sharing is fair use. He bases his claim on current law and has testified in court. The bases of his contention is this: Wholesale copying of music on P2P networks is fair use. Statutory damages can’t be applied to P2P users. File-swapping [...]
My Phone Beta From Microsoft Available To All
Microsoft is opening their My Phone software, which is available in beta, to all users. The purpose of My Phone is that it allows the user to backup all of their information from your mobile phone onto the web. The service was previously only offered to a select group, but now is being made available [...]
Guess Who’s Back? Napster – A ‘Best Buy’ Company
Coming back from the grave is Napster, a ‘Best Buy’ company according to their web site. Not only is there a paid version but Napster also is offering a free version which it claims is legal stuff available to anyone. The new Napster states they are: ABOUT NAPSTER Napster, the pioneer of digital music, offers [...]
Criagslist CEO Blasts South Carolina Attorney General
The CEO of Craigslist is blasting the South Carolina Attorney General, Henry McMaster, for what the company feels were unwarranted and outrageous threats. It seems that the Attorney General wanted to file criminal actions against Craigslist involving the companies sex ads online. The company had agreed to remove the ads and manually monitor an adult section. [...]
