Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for August 22, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Ahmadinejad inaugurates Iran’s first unmanned bomber aircraft
Iran inaugurates nation’s first unmanned bomber
TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday inaugurated the country’s first domestically-built, long-range, unmanned bomber aircraft, calling it an “ambassador of death” to Iran’s enemies.
Speaking to a group of officials Ahmadinejad said, “The jet, as well as being an ambassador of death for the enemies of humanity, has a …. Original source : Ahmadinejad inaugurates Iran’s first unmanned bomber aircraft.
Intel and Micron to Deliver 25 mm Portable Flash Memory
Intel and Micron announced first 3-bit-per-cell NAND flash memory chip on 25 nanometer process technology. Also known as Triple Level Cell, the 8 GB device offers improved cost efficiencies and higher storage capacities for USB, SD flash card and consumer electronics markets. The new 64-gigabit (Gb) 3bpc on 25nm memory device …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Caribbean governments seek wiretap legislation to keep pace with growing gang problem
Caribbean govts push wiretap laws to fight gangs
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – A push for laws authorizing police wiretaps is facing resistance in small eastern Caribbean countries, where some islanders fear governments would use them to spy on political opponents.
Prosecutors say the power to intercept phone calls and other communications in the tiny, English-speaking islands would … Original article on : Caribbean governments seek wiretap legislation to keep pace with growing gang problem.
Prosecutors withdraw warrant for WikiLeaks founder Assange, saying rape suspicion unfounded
Prosecutors withdraw warrant for WikiLeaks founder
STOCKHOLM – Prosecutors withdraw warrant for WikiLeaks founder Assange, saying rape suspicion unfounded.
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North Korea reportedly joins Facebook after opening Twitter and YouTube accounts
North Korea reportedly joins Facebook
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea appears to have added Facebook to the social networking sites it recently joined to ramp up its propaganda war against South Korea and the U.S.
The account opened late Thursday under the Korean username “uriminzokkiri,” meaning “on our own as a … Read more »»».