Google to Roll out Cars that Drives by Itself

Google announced that the company tested a self-driven car that travels 14,000 miles on the street of California. According to software engineer Sebastian Thrun, the car uses video cameras on the rooftop, radar sensors and a laser range finder to maneuver through?? other traffic. However, there is a driver in stand-by mode as well … Read more >>.

Pre-teens should not use Facebook, says Queensland Premier Anna Bligh

MELBOURNE – Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has said that pre-teens should not be on Facebook and insists the social networking site needs to work harder at enforcing the 13-year age limit.

“I think that parents are right when they say that primary school children should not be on Facebook …. Read the original article  : Pre-teens should not use Facebook, says Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.

Prince Harry’s ‘real-life kidnap test’

LONDON – Prince Harry recently underwent an al-Qaida-type kidnap by the SAS to prepare him for his new role as an Army combat pilot.

News of the survival training emerged following a row over a TV docu-drama showing the prince as a Taliban hostage.

In the Channel 4 programme, Harry … Read more »».

Microsoft Formally Launched Windows Phone 7 to the World

Microsoft formally unveiled Windows Phone 7 to the world. He disclosed first time about the specific models and associated OS as well as OEM and carrier relationships. Windows Phone 7 will be introduced in the U.S. starting on Nov 8, with two entries from HTC–the Surround and the HD7–as well as the … Read more »»».

Windows Phone 7: Facts and Features

Microsoft finally came up with the successor of Windows Mobile 6.5.3 in the form of Windows Phone 7. This time around Microsoft’s bid happens to be on the right place. WP7 has started off quite well and is supposed to give both Android and iOS 4 a good challenge.
Well, why not check out a … Read more : Windows Phone 7: Facts and Features.

US Unemployment is still on the Rise

The continuous rise of unemployment in USA remains unabated. As per the report of the leading newspapers in US, unemployment moved to 9.7% from 9.6% in August. CNN Money announced in July that the unemployment will remain 9% till 2012. The Labor department reported that the jobless rate remained in the range of … Read more »»».

Google to Invest US East Coast Offshore Wind Farm Backbone

Google recently invested in a $5 billion transmission line that will help offshore wind development on the eastern seaboard of USA. The internet giant and New York based investment firm God Energies will each contribute 37.5% of the total cost of the 350 mile line which will run from northern New Jersey to Delware …. Source  : Google to Invest US East Coast Offshore Wind Farm Backbone.

Two Million PCs are Part of Botnet in USA

According to the recent research conducted by Microsoft, more than 2.2 million PCs in the last six months are part of Botnet ie the network of infected computers. Brazil ranked second with the number of infected PCs at 550,000.The company conducted the research to aware the users about the danger of malicious networks. When …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

15 Bleeding-Edge Tools that Apple Plans to Unveil

Apple Inc. has always come up with something new now and then. Most of them have been acclaimed by us all.
In recent times the big hit happens to be iPhone, followed by iPad and there are loads of others equally sensational but somehow not equally popular.
Apple’s team of engineers are always there planning to … Original source on Gaea Times at : 15 Bleeding-Edge Tools that Apple Plans to Unveil.

Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral

WASHINGTON – Acentus Akuku, Kenya’s most famous polygamistm, is now on Facebook in a bid to reunite his family, which includes his 100 wives.

Akuku was in his late 90’s when he died from natural causes earlier this month. He married more than 100 women in his lifetime and fathered nearly 200 children.

Now, Nickson Mwanzo, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral.

Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral

WASHINGTON – Acentus Akuku, Kenya’s most famous polygamistm, is now on Facebook in a bid to reunite his family, which includes his 100 wives.

Akuku was in his late 90’s when he died from natural causes earlier this month. He married more than 100 women in his lifetime and fathered nearly 200 children.

Now, Nickson …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral.

Deterministic Parallel Java, an Extension of Java Improves Development of Parallel Apps

Computer scientists at the University of Illinois have developed extensions to Java in order to address the critical issue of parallel application development. And they are planning to do the same for C++. You can check the download page to get the necessary information about the open source DPJ-to-Java compiler.

Development … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Deterministic Parallel Java, an Extension of Java Improves Development of Parallel Apps.

Using subtle satire, Facebook debate criticises Geelani

SRINAGAR – Another day, another shutdown or a curfew… After four months of bearing up, signs of slow frustration appear to be creeping in among Kashmiris. And the writing is on the Facebook wall.

Life in the Kashmir Valley has come to a near standstill. Wonder how long will Kashmiris bear it silently? Perhaps not … Read more : Using subtle satire, Facebook debate criticises Geelani.

Apple iPad to Go on Sale at Verizon Wireless and AT &T Store Starting from October 28

Soon you will be able to buy Apple iPad from AT & Verizon stores. Both of the companies announced on Thursday that they will be selling the Tablet from October 28. AT&T said it will sell the iPad 3G version with its pre-paid 3G plans, and Verizon will roll out the iPad Wi-Fi …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Apple iPad to Go on Sale at Verizon Wireless and AT &T Store Starting from October 28.

Krishna says outsourcing issue will be taken up during Obama’s India visit

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday said India will raise concerns expressed by its IT industry over the US curbs on outsourcing during US President Barack Obama’s maiden visit to India.

“There are some serious reservations … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Krishna says outsourcing issue will be taken up during Obama’s India visit.

New Skype 5.0 for Windows with Facebook Integration and Group Video Calling Launched

The company, Skype, which is filing for an IPO,?? announced the release of Skype 5.0 for windows that integrates Facebook News Feed and Phonebook with it. Logging into your Facebook Connect, you will be able to see your regular News Feed and post status updates that can be synced with your Skype mood … Read : New Skype 5.0 for Windows with Facebook Integration and Group Video Calling Launched.

Do You Think Tablet will Outsell Netbook?

According to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc, the sell of Tablet pc will reach at 19.5 million worldwide by the end of the year 2010. The Research farm further said that Tablet is poised for a strong growth in the forthcoming years. The estimate is total sales of 54.8 million units in 2011, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Do You Think Tablet will Outsell Netbook?.

Twitter severs links with ’star-stalking’ website

LONDON – Micro-blogging giant Twitter has dissolved its links with an upcoming website that plans to ’stalk’ celebrities.

It cut its links after lawyers and privacy campaigners condemned JustSpotted.com as an invasion of privacy.

The website, which is scheduled to begin operating soon, aims to track …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter severs links with ’star-stalking’ website.