Monday, August 23, 2010

Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for August 23, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010


Social networking site for Indonesian Muslims getting popular

PADANG – A social networking site specially made for the Indonesian Muslims, CMnet, is becoming increasingly popular among Internet users since it was launched on August 6.

CMnet that can be accessed at www.cybermoslem.net is the first social networking site for Muslims in Indonesia with the facebook and twitter system combined with edited-opensource system.

“CMnet …. Source article  : Social networking site for Indonesian Muslims getting popular.

Mark Zuckerberg Draws Exception on Facebook: Corrupts Facebook Privacy Feature

Facebook has been at center of criticism for privacy issues.?? An anonymous writer at blockzuck.com revealed an interesting loophole in Facebook. Until recently he was surprised to discover that Facebook CEO,Mark Zuckerberg could not be blocked. When you try to block Zuck, you will see an error message – General Block filed error: Block …. Original article  : Mark Zuckerberg Draws Exception on Facebook: Corrupts Facebook Privacy Feature.

Computer will Read Human Mind to Search the Net Soon

Can you imagine searching the net at the speed of your thought? The imagination will soon be translated into reality. According to The Daily Telegraph, scientists are developing computer that will be able to read human mind. A group of engineers from Intel corporation is working with the new technology which will directly interpret [..] Read the original article: here.

Chief of Taiwan LCD maker AU Optronics barred from leaving US amid price-fixing probe

Head of Taiwan LCD maker barred from leaving US
TAIPEI, Taiwan – The chief executive of a leading Taiwanese LCD screen maker has been barred from leaving the U.S. during a U.S. Justice Department probe into alleged price-fixing, the company said.
Hsinchu-based AU Optronics Corp. said in a statement filed Saturday with Taiwan’s Stock Exchange …. Original source  : Chief of Taiwan LCD maker AU Optronics barred from leaving US amid price-fixing probe.

Microsoft to Launch Internet Explorer Beta Version on Sept 15

According to the recent blog post, Microsoft is going to launch IE beta version on Sept 15 at an event in San Francisco. The key features of IE9 includes support for HTML5, an improved JavaScript engine, and the ability to tap a computer’s graphics chip to accelerate text and image rendering. If …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

UK defense secretary critical of video game in which players take on role of Taliban

UK official decries video game with Taliban role

LONDON – A video game that allows players to adopt the role of the Taliban is a “tasteless product,” Britain’s defense secretary said Sunday, calling on retailers to show their support for troops by not selling it.
Liam Fox said he was “disgusted and angry” by “Medal of Honor,” …. Read the original article  : UK defense secretary critical of video game in which players take on role of Taliban.

Republican senators more popular on Facebook, Twitter than Democrats

WASHINGTON – When it comes to politicians’ presence on Facebook and Twitter, Republicans outshine Democrats, according to a study.

Republican senators have sharper social media skills than Democrats, revealed a first of its … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Republican senators more popular on Facebook, Twitter than Democrats.

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