eWeek - RSS Feeds

SMP-enabled Sun xVM VirtualBox 3.0 Turns Up the Heat on VMware
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:58:07 -0400
Version 3.0 of Sun's xVM VirtualBox desktop virtualization tool adds support for multiple guest processors--a major feature addition which, when considered alongside the product's low cost (free) and broad host platform support, is certain to give VMware Workstation a run for its money. - Sun Microsystems' xVM VirtualBox, a no-cost virtualization tool that enables virtual machines to run on a variety of standard operating systems, continues to improve its position as a potential challenger to workstation products from VMware and Parallels. Sun release version 3.0 of xVM VirtualBox on...
Apple iPhone 3GS Jailbreaking Tool Hits the Street
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:24:04 -0400
The hacker who made the news in 2007 for unlocking Apple's first iPhone has released the a new application for jailbreaking the iPhone 3GS. The tool is currently available for Windows only. - George Hotz, the 19-year old hacker who made headlines for unlocking Apples original iPhone, has now released the first-known jailbreaking tool for iPhone 3GS. The tool, called ‘purplea1n, is only available for versions of the Windows operating system - excluding Windows 7 - at the moment, but H...
China Says Green Dam Still Coming, Mac Version in the Works
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:36:49 -0400
Chinas Ministry of Industry and I.T. reportedly said it “will definitely carry on the directive on Green Dam.” And while Apple has so far been on the sidelines of the Windows-based filtering software mandate, Green Dam maker Jinhui is said to be testing a Mac-compatible version. - The latest news on China's Green Dam filtering software is that the debates not over yet and Apple may finally be pulled into the fray. In early June the Chinese government announced to PC makers that, by July 1, all computer sold in China would have shipped with Green Dam Youth Escort, a Web...
Government Spends $440 Million Per Year on Wasteful Printing, Report Says
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:09:56 -0400
A report from printer manufacturer Lexmark claims the federal government wastes $440 million dollars a year (almost $1 million per day) on unnecessary printing. - While it could probably be said that most businesses, large, medium and small, print more paper than is necessary, a report by printing company Lexmark International revealed the U.S. government wastes a staggering $440 million annually on unnecessary printing--more than $1 million per day–almost as...
Spate of iPhone Overheating Reports Roast Apple
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:17:21 -0400
Sales of Apple's iPhone 3GS aren't the only thing hot about the device: Reports of overheating issues on the new version of the smartphone caused Apple to release an advisory on how to keep your iPhone cool. - While the debut of the iPhone 3GS, the latest edition of Apples sleek, popular smartphone, has been a runaway success (sales after three days on the market bested one million models sold) Apple acknowledged the devices may have an issue when it comes to overhearing. In response to numerous co...
Apple Fixing Broken iPhone Screens In-Store
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:53:57 -0400
Apple's popular smartphone, the iPhone 3GS, is prone to mishandling and subsequent cracks in the screen. Apple is making it easier to fix the screen now by adding an in-store repair service. - Whether theyre dropped, squashed, smashed or outright trashed, many users find Apples sleek, delicate screens are prone to cracking. While Apple cant do much to help you prevent dropping your iPhone, they have made it easier to get the screen replaced. Apple blog The Loop confirme...

The Seattle Times: Business & Technology

Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:18:53 -0700
Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners.
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:03:07 -0700
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.
Colorado company offers banana coffins
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:21:12 -0700
Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. Ecoffins USA, based in Montrose, Colo., is selling caskets made of banana sheaves.

NYT > Technology

U.S. Inquiry Is Confirmed Into Google Books Deal
By MIGUEL HELFT Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:45:09 -0000
The Justice Department confirmed it was conducting an antitrust investigation into a settlement of a class action between Google and groups representing authors and publishers.
Practical Travel: Twitter Comes to the Rescue
By MICHELLE HIGGINS Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:28:57 -0000
From bad airplane seats to poor room service, customers are getting surprisingly fast responses to their tweets.
Bits: How Much Did Michael Jackson Rock the Web?
By JENNA WORTHAM Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:23:45 -0000
Compete, an analytics firm, crunched some numbers to quantify the demand for Michael Jackson information after his death.

CNN.com - Technology

10 humor sites sure to make you LOL
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:40:32 -0400
Bored with Pearl, the cursing toddler landlord demanding rent money? Not amused by those cutesy pictures of cats with the baby-speak captions? Replenish your list of favorite bookmarks with these 10 new or lesser-known humor Web sites, including some that find comedy in real life.
Unlocked cell phones coming to U.S.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:06:20 -0400
Nokia and Sony Ericsson are targeting the U.S. with a new set of unlocked phones. But without hefty carrier subsidies, will they ever be able to crack the U.S. market?
Dell turns netbooks into navigation devices
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:25:37 -0400
Say hello to your latest personal navigation device: a netbook. Dell plans to introduce a GPS and Wi-Fi card that can be integrated into the company's netbooks to turn them into gizmos that can offer turn-by-turn direction as well as any Garmin or TomTom.

NPR Topics: Technology

Europe Solves Cell Phone Charger Problem
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:21:00 -0400
The European Union has reached an agreement with all major mobile phone manufacturers to produce a common phone charger. Apart from reducing the frustration of customers juggling incompatible chargers, proponents say the agreement will encourage recycling and reduce electronic waste.
Long Distance Shrinks Amid New Phone Technology
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400
The days of constant TV ads and pesky phone pitches to switch long-distance service are long gone. Changes in telecommunications industry ground rules, and new competition from cable, Internet and wireless have transformed the business.
The Extraordinaries: Will Microvolunteering Work?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400
Got five minutes? Rather than check on your car insurance, you can engage in all sorts of do-good efforts these days thanks to a slew of Web sites, including The Extraordinaries, a microvolunteering service. But the idea has plenty of potential pitfalls — and could end up just a flashmob in the pan.

BBC News | Technology | UK Edition

Mixed results for green IT goals
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:54:03 -0000
A majority of tech workers in the public sector do not know about the emission reduction targets they face, says a survey.
Billions stolen in online robbery
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:22:39 -0000
Details emerge of why billions in virtual cash disappeared from a virtual bank in Eve Online.
Facebook criticised over privacy
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:48:54 -0000
The social networking site comes under fire for planned changes to privacy settings.

Reuters Video: Technology

MJ tributes rule Viral Video Chart
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:06:55 -0400
Jul 03 - Videos from throughout Michael Jackson's lengthy music career and tributes to the artist dominate this week's Viral Video Chart in an unpredecented fashion.
Puffins fitted with "sat-nav"
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:14:24 -0400
Jul 02 - Puffins are being fitted with GPS devices similar to those used in satellite navigation to find why their numbers are down in a key British breeding colony.
Mobile TV, video and apps - oh my!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:24:28 -0400
Jul 01 - After years of talking up the potential of TV on the very small screen with disappointing results, there is a movement within the mobile industry to take video in new directions.

AP Top Technology News At 4:11 p.m. EDT

US wants privacy in new cyber security system
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:31:18 -0000
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is moving cautiously on a new pilot program that would both detect and stop cyber attacks against government computers, while trying to ensure citizen privacy protections....
Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules
By RACHEL METZ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:09:15 -0000
NEW YORK (AP) -- In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence....
Companies pledge more openness about Web tracking
By DEBORAH YAO Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:43:40 -0000
Companies that track consumer behavior online for advertising purposes are vowing to make their practices more transparent and to give people a way to decline being shadowed....

CNET News.com

Blogging live from Spiral Jetty
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:26:00 -0700
Never say never, but this may be the first blog ever posted live from the monumental earthwork on the edge of the Great Salt Lake called Spiral Jetty.
Employee shot, wounded at Virginia Apple store
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:25:00 -0700
The victim, a 26-year-old woman, is in serious but stable condition with a wound to the shoulder. Some media outlets are reporting robbery as the motive, but police say it's too early to tell.
Seattle fire knocks out service to Bing Travel, other sites
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:14:00 -0700
Reports say a blown transformer knocked out power to the Fisher Plaza data center, which is home to the Bing Travel servers, among others.

 

Subscribe to Computers RSS feed

1st Voice Speech - Dragon NaturallySpeaking reseller. Site has useful comments on Version 7.0 behavior.
Meta Description: [ We offer Speech Recognition Software and Voice Recognition Software made by Dragon Naturally Speaking. ]

1stvoicesolutions Speech Recognition - Official UK/Worldwide distributors for Dragon Naturally Speaking software.
Meta Description: [ Speech Recognition Software - Talk to your computer ]

21st Century Eloquence - Online store offering Dragon, Lernout and Hauspie, IBM software as well as microphones and digital recorders for dictation and transcription.
Meta Description: [ Voice Recognition super store offering the finest in speech recognition including Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Olympus and SONY digital recorders, and The Eloquent Physician. ]

Bliss Enterprises - Provides software, customization and training for individuals seeking to achieve 98% accuracy with Dragon Software. Training is one on one.
Meta Description: [ Bliss Enterprises, ScanSoft – Dragon Software - providing solutions for physicians, physician groups, hospitals, lawyers, corporations and physically challenged individuals utilizing speech recognition technology - eliminates transcription costs. ]

Can We Talk Systems - Reseller/integrator of Dragon Systems speech software catering to business, legal and medical profession. Also has specialty consulting, hardware and software products for people with physical, visual, reading and learning disabilities.

Chatty Speech Technology Resource - Sells Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred and Professional, IBM ViaVoice, speech recognition software, Talk Mics microphones, Philips SpeechMikes, Talk Back 2002, text-to-speech software, and free technical support.
Meta Description: [ Speech recognition, microphones, talking products, translation, and language learning, for business, home, school, and disabilites such as dyslexia, RSI, and speech, hearing, and sight problems. ]

Computers Made Effective, Inc. - Dragon Systems Premier Partners who guide you in selecting products and services that match your needs. Offers end-user training and provides software customization.

Databell Computing - UK based company, certified Scansoft reseller of Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software. Provides complete voice activated solutions, including software, hardware, training and free telephone after sales support.
Meta Description: [ Speech recognition solutions ]

Digital Dictation - Digital dictation hardware and software supplier to the Asia Pacific region, specialising in Medi-Voice, Legal-Voice and I-Scribe. Up to 20% discount on hardware.
Meta Description: [ Digital Dictation, Transcription & Voice Recognition Australia ]

Dragon Solutions - Cape Town based Dragon Systems NaturallySpeaking reseller. Also supplies training.
Meta Description: [ supplying voice recognition software in south africa, specialising in dragon naturallyspeaking ]

EverSpeech - Speech technology consulting and solutions specializing in voice-enabling Web-based content as well as hands-free applications such as inspection, assembly, maintenance, repair, and data entry.
Meta Description: [ EverSpeech offers speech technology consulting and solutions for your interfaces and applications. ]

Exaq Micro Services - Specialists in speech recognition and paperless office systems. Site includes background, FAQ and contact information.
Meta Description: [ 15 years experience with Speech Recognition. ScanSoft NaturallySpeaking & Imaging products and services, resources, and tips. ]

Focus Medical Software - Sells Dragon Naturally Speaking medical transcription software and provides related services in the San Francisco area.
Meta Description: [ Software consultants bringing you Dragon Naturally Speaking by ScanSoft, Medical Transcription and Voice Recognition software ]

Harcote Industries Limited - Provides wide variety speech recognition software and hardware solutions including digital audio recorders, microphones, wireless, telephony dictation conferencing solutions, IBM ViaVoice, Olympus, ArialPhone, Andrea, Plantronics, SyberSay.

IBM ViaVoice Reseller - Crown International is an IBM Certified Solution Expert in speech recognition using IBM ViaVoice software. Offers 26 speech specialty packages (Medical - 23),(Legal - 2) and (Law Enforcement). Consulting, training, customization and support are available.
Meta Description: [ Crown International Online, the Professional Speech Recognition Experts. Crown specializes in legal, medical, and law enforcement software systems for the PC. ]

IBM ViaVoice Software Reseller - The Black Mountain Trading Post offers IBM's ViaVoice software. Multi-lingual versions available.
Meta Description: [ The Black Mountain Trading Post offers IBM's ViaVoice software. This speech recognition software will enhance your productivity! Create letters, briefs, memos, and faxes with ease. Control PC applications and create personalized commands to save time and perform tasks using only your voice. ]

InSync Speech Technologies - Dragon speech recognition software, Andrea microphones, Buddy line of USB microphones. Canadian based.
Meta Description: [ Insync offers speech recognition solutions including Dragon NaturallySpeaking,digital voice recorders,and Buddy microphones for speech recognition ]

Lexacom Digital Dictation software - Provides organizations a flexible, efficient digital dictation solution - whether at the office or out and about. Has software for Pocket PC.
Meta Description: [ Lexacom offers a complete range of Digital Dictation software products for networks, PCs and Mobile devices for organisations of any size as well as a secure outsourcing and transcription service ]

McK Consulting Inc. - Toronto, Ontario based with 10 years training users on IBM ViaVoice. On-site training for IBM ViaVoice. Corporate, legal, medical, judicial and government organizations. Support includes training videos (VHS DVD), audio CDs and manuals. Certified IBM Advanced Speech Business Partner.

Medical Speech Recognition - Medical charting and document management system using speech recognition based around Dragon Systems software.
Meta Description: [ Voice recognition and forms management software for a complete medical records solution. ]

Microtechusa - Computer center specializing in Dragon Naturally Speaking software.
Meta Description: [ Avoid typing and use your voice to create documents, control applications and use the PC. ]

New World Creations - Reseller for speech recognition, transcription, biometrics, microphones, accessories, digital recorders, digital recorder memory, and dictation systems.
Meta Description: [ A Voice Recognition, Speech Recognition, Language Translation, Digital Recorders, and Microphones store - Voicerecognitionsoftware.net ]

Next Generation Technologies Inc. - Specializes in speech recognition solutions ranging from consultations to complete hardware and software integrations. Serves greater Seattle, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.
Meta Description: [ We specialize in Voice Recognition Software. We provide services and solutions ranging from consultations to complete voice recognition system integrations. We are located in Lynnwood, WA and serve greater Seattle, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska. ]

NextWave Solutions - Dragon products, accessories and downloadable demos available, white papers for medical and legal implementation of speech recognition.
Meta Description: [ Dragon Systems Premier Partner authorized. Providing voice recoginition and medical transcription services to medical professionals. ]

Realize Software Speech Products PC - Low cost desktop command and control, dictation software for PC from niche player. Apparently not IBM or Scansoft rebranding. Trial download.
Meta Description: [ Our top-rated Realize Voice products let you control your computer using your voice. By speaking into your computer’s microphone, you can browse the web, dictate text, run macros, dial telephone numbers (stored in an your existing address book), open any program, document or web page; control nea... ]

Say I Can Speech Recognition - Offers Dragon and ViaVoice speech software, books, instructional videos/CD's, recorders, and other speech recognition products and services.

Softnet Systems, Inc. - Extensive list of hints for buyers and users of speech recognition systems. Current focus is on the Dragon NaturallySpeaking product line.

Sonant Software - Sells a variety of speech recognition sofware. UK based.
Meta Description: [ Sonant offers software to make you more productive, better organised and provide easier access to using your computer. We have deep experience in speech recognition and document imaging products through our background in working with ScanSoft, a leader in the speech and imaging technology field. ]

Speech Interface by Speereo Software UK - Develops voice-enabled applications for a wide range of platforms, including work stations, embedded devices, mobile devices, etc. Offers licensing for speaker-independent speech recognition engine.
Meta Description: [ Speereo develops voice enabled applications for a wide range of platforms, including work stations, embedding devices, mobile devices running Windows CE, etc. Utilizes proprietary speech recognition as well as licenses it for 3rd parties. ]

Speech Processing and Digital Dictation - Offices located in Europe and Australia, specialising in speech processing, digital data management and speech recognition algorithms development based on Microsoft technologies.
Meta Description: [ Take full control of the management of corporate document data enterprise wide. Save money and time by using the latest speech processing technologies. ]

Speech Recognition Shopping Cart - Links to beyond.com as comprehensive product reseller.
Meta Description: [ Voice-recognition help support training, Live technical support for computer problems! Help for PC, Macintosh, software or hardware. ]

Speech Recognition Software Specialists - Dragon Systems reseller for both the well and non-well handed user. Unlimited phone support for all products sold.
Meta Description: [ The Voice Recognition Experts. NaturallySpeaking and DragonDictate Premier Dealer. Dragon Certified Voice Enabling Engineers and Instructors are ready to assist you! ]

Talk, Send, Type - digital dictation - Resellers in the UK for all types of digital dictation by Dictaphone, Olympus, Philips and Sanyo, as well as speech recognition and workflow software by Dragon and DictaNet.
Meta Description: [ digital dictation explained is a useful guide for anyone researching to use digital dictaphones. ]

Talk2Me - Canadian based Dragon Naturally Speaking reseller. Also provides training and hardware.

Voice Computers - Dragon NaturallySpeaking reseller with custom desktop computer build capacity.
Meta Description: [ Voice Computers offers discount, high-quality computer service and voice recognition products in the Baltimore Maryland area ]

Voice PC - Toronto based Dragon Systems reseller offering speech-enabled hardware, software and support packages, also for persons with disabilities.
Meta Description: [ VoicePC Voice Enabled Computing Solutions ]

Voice Perfect Systems - Australia's largest supplier of speech recognition products, with centers located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Also develops speech applications for any need.
Meta Description: [ Voice Perfect Systems has been reselling, distributing, training and supporting Dragon NaturallySpeaking for over 12 years, with 8 offices located in Australia and New Zealand as well as a worldwide reseller network. ]

Voice Recognition Systems - Supply, install and training of voice recognition software and professional digital dictation equipment. Dragon/Scansoft Premier Partner
Meta Description: [ voice recognition software, voice recognition system, voice recognition program, voice recognition technology, voice recongnition microphone, voice recognition device ]

500 VoicePower - UK based company, certified Dragon reseller and IBM business speech partner. Provides extensive training and after sales support.
Meta Description: [ VoicePower is a leading provider of customised Voice Recognition, Digital Dictation and Digital Workflow Solutions. We provide a tailored service including consultancy, training, system integration and post-sales support. ]

Voicerecognition.com.au - Provider of speech recognition software, support and training to Canberra and regional NSW Australia featuring Dragon Naturally Speaking, IBM ViaVoice, Plantronics, Andrea products.
Meta Description: [ , voice recognition has dragon naturallyspeaking software at great prices and includes digital usb microphone and olympus digital transcription. ]

vTalk - A licensed reseller for Flagship Industries. Specializing in Ventrilo servers, a VoIP communication tool.

Zephyr-TEC: - Specializes is helping people select and use speech recognition software. World wide training using an instructor-led one-on-one on-line training method.