Saturday, March 10, 2012

'Kony 2012': World Connects to Smoke Out Evil Warlord

'Kony 2012': World Connects to Smoke Out Evil Warlord

'Kony 2012': World Connects to Smoke Out Evil Warlord

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 03:17 PM PST

"Kony 2012," 30-minute online video spotlighting the atrocities of Joseph Kony, head of Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army, has garnered support around the globe for his removal. In 2005, Kony was indicted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court in The Hague, after decades of brutal actions against people -- children in particular -- in several countries, including Urganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Sudan. News story has chronicled his horrifying deeds -- namely the abduction of boys to fight in his army and the kidnapping of girls to be sex slaves.

Facebook Needles Twitter, Pinterest, With New Interest Lists

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 10:54 AM PST

Facebook is rolling out yet another feature to keep members engaged with the site for as long as possible. Called "Interest Lists," Facebook touts it as a way for users to create their own personalized newspapers with special sections -- or feeds -- on topics that matter the most to them. There will be traditional news sections like business, politics, sports or style, along with sector-specific ones such as tech news, NBA players, and art critics. The content on these lists will be a mix of news stories and data from original sources.

The Privacy Shell Game, Part 2

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PST

The White House has proposed a consumer privacy bill of rights, a step that could result in new laws regarding what companies can do with information about their online customers and users. Privacy advocates are cautiously optimistic, though some fear the result will be laws rendered toothless by lobbyists. Other critics already see problems in the way the proposal is structured. The proposed bill of rights suggests the Federal Trade Commission can legally enforce codes of conduct if they are affirmatively adopted by companies subject to the FTC's jurisdiction.

Apple TV Adjusts Picture, Stays on Channel

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 10:28 AM PST

At the same time Apple announced its new iPad on Wednesday, the company also introduced the latest version of its TV set-top box and software. The new Apple TV model looks basically the same as the previous version -- a small black box that hooks up to a TV via HDMI -- but changes to the product include deeper integration with services like iCloud and iTunes Match, as well as improved resolution. Apple TV users can now watch video with 1080p playback. They'll also see an updated user interface.

What Does One Serve With Raspberry Pi?

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PST

The ultra-cheap Linux computer on a circuit board has its roots in the classroom. But the bare-bones computer, dubbed "Raspberry Pi," has potential to teach industrial embedded programmers some new tricks. Raspberry Pi, a $35 credit-card-sized computer sold without keyboard or monitor, runs several Linux distros and can hook up to a mouse, keyboard, HDTV and Ethernet. It went on worldwide sale last month and quickly sold out. It supports Python and Perl programming languages.

What the New iPad Tells Us About the Next iPhone

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PST

For the most part, new features for Apple's mobile products usually appear in the iPhone before they make it to the iPad, but that's not the case with this latest release of the tablet. Support for LTE mobile phone networks and a new muscular processor, the A5X, are two features found solely in the new iPad, which is why they could be headed for the next iPhone, expected to be released this summer. "Implementing LTE in the iPad is a strong indicator that Apple will bring LTE to the iPhone," Ross Rubin, an analyst with the NPD Group, told MacNewsWorld.
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