Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Weekly Newsletter for November 15-22, 2010

Facebook To Launch Email Service

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Social Networking phenomenon and the reason for most of the 500 million users to log on to the web, Facebook, is set to launch its own email service. Though the experts are baffled somewhat by Mark Zuckerberg’s idea of venturing away from his already billions-fetching SNS, many feel that his ultimate …. Source article  : Facebook To Launch Email Service.

Campaign group warns UK Internet users over anti-virus ‘cold calls’

LONDON – A campaign group has warned UK internet users about cold callers who offer to fix viruses but then install software to steal personal information.

National campaign group Get Safe Online, which is backed by the government, police forces and major businesses with a stake in internet security, has said a quarter of people it …. Read the original article  : here.

Software to Stop you Posting At Social Media Sites While Drunk

A software was developed to stop you writing email or posting message on social media sites while you are drunk. The Social Media Sobriety Test is going to provide a test so that it will be difficult for the person to complete the questions when they are drunk. The test is intended to prevent … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Software to Stop you Posting At Social Media Sites While Drunk.

A. Raja resigns as Telecom Minister over 2G scam

NEW DELHI – Information Technology and Communications Minister A Raja resigned over his alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Speaking to reporters here, Raja said: “In order to avoid embarrassment to the Government and maintain peace and harmony in Parliament, he has resigned from his post.”

He, however, said he will prove his innocence …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : A. Raja resigns as Telecom Minister over 2G scam.

2G scam: Raja meets Karunanidhi for second time in 24 hours

CHENNAI – Information Technology and Communications Minister A Raja met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supremo M Karunanidhi for the second time in the last 24 hours and is understood to have discussed the 2G spectrum allocation issue with him.

Raja met Karunanidhi at his residence here and the two …. Read the original article  : here.

Secret Life of Young Model for Adult Portal Revealed

CIOL (Cyber India On Line) broke out this interesting story about adult website that I would like to share with you. The story begins with a beautiful young woman, scantily clad, posing in front of a web cam, chats with customers over the Internet throughout the day. Melona Espinoso, 32, a mother of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Secret Life of Young Model for Adult Portal Revealed.

Facebook Titan Coming Soon

PALO ALTO (GaeaTimes.com)- Social networking giant Facebook has launched a on-line messaging service that blends the features of email, instant messaging and SMS in one interface. The move is aimed to take on with rival email service providers including Yahoo and Google. Marc Zuckerberg the young CEO of the company said that the …. Original source  : Facebook Titan Coming Soon.

CellPhone Virus “Zombie” Infects Chinese Users

SANGHAI, CHINA (GaeaTimes.com) — Recently, a cell phone virus has affected millions of cell phone users in China itself. The virus has been named “Zombie virus” and has been spreading since September 2010.
The Zombie virus comes built into a fake anti-virus application that many are unwittingly downloading for protection. Instead of providing protection for …. Read the original article  : here.

China Overtakes US in Supercomputer Performance

The Chinese Tianhe-1A system at the National Supercomputer Center in Tianjin has achieved a milestone of 2.57 petaflop/s (quadrillions of calculations per second). That’s why 36th edition of the TOP500’s world’s most powerful supercomputer list put China in the top spot, the organization said Sunday.The Jaguar supercomputer at Oak ridge Laboratory …. Source article  : China Overtakes US in Supercomputer Performance.

The Latest Push for Web Privacy in US is Welcome

The Advocacy group welcomed the recent move by US Govt for web privacy with new laws and new watchdog. Obama administration is going to launch the new law in the forthcoming weeks. The previous govt emphasized on industry based self-regulation.?? In the last summer, Facebook streamlined its security setting after criticism from US senators, … Read more »»».

Celebrity cougar Charmyne Palavi-Browne in India for her 3rd baby

MELBOURNE – Celebrity cougar Charmyne Palavi-Browne has posted a video footage on her Facebook site that reveals the identity of her newly selected Indian surrogate – and it is Pushpaben Pandaya, a 33-year-old Brahmin housewife.

The Brisbane beauty salon owner is currently in Anand, India, with her new husband Michael Browne receiving hormone treatment in readiness …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Celebrity cougar Charmyne Palavi-Browne in India for her 3rd baby.

Google Official Offers $1000 For Kinect Hack

A Google software engineer has announced two, $1,000 cash prize for ones who are witty enough to take down the Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect.
Anybody, who is interested must check out this. Here’s the criteria to the first prize, you have to write the “coolest” open-source app, demo, or program using the Kinect. Well, then what’s … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Google Official Offers $1000 For Kinect Hack.

How to prevent automatic scanning of files on downloading in Firefox?

Firefox is probably the best browser as it is and has a lot of security features unlike the often maligned(and exploited) Internet Explorer. Since Firefox 3 the anti virus program of a Windows user is launched to scan the files after it completes downloading. Though this feature is much appreciated and useful the fact … Read more »»».

Facebook New Messages: Prone to Spamming?

As it is that Facebooks latest installment of Messages may well be victimized by spammers, scammers and malware makers. Facebook officials though have made claims that new measures have been taken to protect users, that includes third-party anti-spam filtering of inbound e-mail.
Facebook unveiled its new Messages this Monday, well what it now does is … Original article on : Facebook New Messages: Prone to Spamming?.

Google Updates Android Maps App With Places

The latest update to Android’s Maps app by Google can be seen as baby steps into the Reviews and Ratings realm. Now whenever a users rates something he will immediately receive suggestions by Google. Hotpot aims to open up an all new level of social interactivity in the places apps.
The full potential of of …. Read the original article  : Google Updates Android Maps App With Places.

Google Voice App Hits iPhone Shores at last

Well even though it took all but 16 months coming the owners of iPhone have a reason to rejoice yet again. Google Voice now has a home in iPhone. And the pricing is good as well and the app going for $3.99.
The app may be downloaded from the iTunes app store as well. This … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google Voice App Hits iPhone Shores at last.

Top 5 Reasons to Unlock iPhone 4 Using unlockediphone.info

When we are talking about iPhone, people don’t need many reasons
to buy it; whether as an eye-candy or status symbol or as member of
Apple Fan club, iPhone has invaded almost every home in US. It has
established itself as a must sought after commodity in the
smartphone market worldwide. Unfortunately, iPhone has a rather
steep price tag … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top 5 Reasons to Unlock iPhone 4 Using unlockediphone.info.

Do You Think Facebook Can Defeat Google to Win the Net

When you log into Facebook, you can convince the world to identify you online. The Social Network also gives the privilege to the users to share photos and updates. This way the company tried to layer the identity over the social web. Microsoft and Yahoo used to be the big competitors for Google for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Do You Think Facebook Can Defeat Google to Win the Net.

The Upcoming Android Phone to Replace Credit Card: Google CEO at Web 2.0

Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt revealed Nexus S at the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco. He not only presented the forthcoming Android phone, but also talked about how Gingerbread is going to support for built-in NFC (Near Field Communications). NFC is a system which was designed to replace credit cards and …. Read the original article  : here.

Bristol Palin apologizes for sister Willow’s homophobic slurs on Facebook

NEW YORK – Bristol Palin has apologized for her sister Willow’s behaviour, amid reports that the Palins had used homophobic and foul slurs on Facebook this week to bash their mother’s critics.

The controversy began when TMZ reported that Willow had lashed out at a classmate on Facebook using the word ‘f*ggot’, reports the New York …. Original article  : Bristol Palin apologizes for sister Willow’s homophobic slurs on Facebook.

How to Prevent Auto Resuming Of Downloads When Firefox Restarts?

What was the feature I despised about Internet Explorer? Well I remember back in the day when I was stuck with a Windows PC on a 56.6 kbps dial-up and how the “Return To Castle Wolfenstein” got stuck at 98%. The line just dropped. I remember thanking the heavens the day I came across …. Read the original article  : here.

How to Backup & Restore Firefox Preferences?

The great thing about working in a place that really lets you get wild with technology is that you are learning something new everyday. The stuff ranges from tweaking every thing and product at your disposal without worrying what is going to be the impending consequence if something really goes hay wire. When tweaking … Read more »».

Facebook Asks For ID from Women Users

Today was a black day in the tumultuous history between Facebook and women ( We have seen the Social Network) many women from around the world woke up today and found their Facebook account has been blocked for some reason. Many of them logged on to the twitter to find that there was indeed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Facebook Asks For ID from Women Users.

US Marshals Saved 35,000 Naked Images On the Scanner From Just One Court

US Homeland Security has announced couple of months ago that body scanners are going to be used at virtually every major airport in the United States. Of course, everybody is not happy from the “virtual strip search,” because?? a government agency has recently admitted to save those images with the persons’ birthday record. … Read : US Marshals Saved 35,000 Naked Images On the Scanner From Just One Court.

Palin’s daughter uses homophobic slurs to attack mum’s critic

WASHINGTON – Willow Palin, 16-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin, reportedly used multiple homophobic slurs to attack a Facebook user who criticized her mom’s new reality show.

During the premiere of “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” a boy named Tre who went to school with the Palin kids wrote a status update … Read more : Palin’s daughter uses homophobic slurs to attack mum’s critic.

Earthlink Webmail: Craze For Mobile Users

ATLANTA (GaeaTimes.com)- Yet another addition to the fast pace of technological advancement, which is creating a rave in the internet. People want to know what it is and exactly can it be used to ease up their internet usage a bit more. Introducing the new Earthlink Webmail, which is a proprietary web mail system, from … Read more >>.

Amnesty blasts China for jailing woman for year in labour camp over satirical tweet

BEIJING – A 46-year-old Chinese woman has been sentenced to a year in labour camp for posting a satirical ‘anti-Japanese’ message on Twitter.

It is believed to be the harshest sentence related to a tweet on the microblogging website, which is banned in China, but …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Amnesty blasts China for jailing woman for year in labour camp over satirical tweet.

Top 5 Television for Black Friday 2010

If you are planning to buy a television set in this festive season, you should remember two crucial points before going to the shop. First, the performance of the machine and obviously your budget. In the present situation, where each company is producing a new model each month, you have loads of option to …. Original source  : Top 5 Television for Black Friday 2010.

Apple seeds iOS 4.2.1 the Latest Installment of iOS 4.2 to Developers

Well this may not probably be the iOS 4.2 announcement that you were eager to listen to, but no matter what it is an announcement nonetheless important. As it happens moments ago, Apple just seeded another gold master candidate of iOS 4.2 4.2.1 to developers via its iOS Dev Center. This presumably …. Original article  : Apple seeds iOS 4.2.1 the Latest Installment of iOS 4.2 to Developers.

Google Docs Gets a Mobile Make-Over

Those who missed Google Docs on their Smart Phones, good news for them. Google is now rolling out a mobile version of its much popular cloud-based Docs platform. So, nw you have the liberty to edit and update all your documents on the go, and most importantly other’s in your network who share the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CityVille: Zynga’s Take On Urban Life

With the immense success of Farmville, Zynga has decided to gift the urban users with their all new feature CityVille. Unlike Farmville you wont have to feed chickens, plough your lands and raise barns.
As it happens, FarmVille holds the top spot for Facebook applications, with over 50 million users. Altogether, the company claims over … Read more >>.

China Denies US Web Hijack Claim

China Telecom, the country’s biggest fixed line phone carrier, denied US Govt report that China hijacked worldwide Internet traffic in April, 2009 and?? the company had redirected 15 % of network routes through Chinese servers for 18 minutes.The company denied the allegation through an email statement. The report was made by U.S.-China Economic … Read more : China Denies US Web Hijack Claim.

Muslim pupils suspended over online threats to kill ‘UK troop supporter’ classmate

LONDON – A white girl and five Muslim students have been suspended from the Sidney Stringer Academy in Coventry after they threatened to kill one of their classmates for his facebook comments in which he paid tribute to the UK soldiers who lost their lives while defending Britain.

On November … Read more : Muslim pupils suspended over online threats to kill ‘UK troop supporter’ classmate.

Palins’ Facebook target refuses to accept apology

WASHINGTON – The man who was attacked on Facebook by Willow and Bristol Palin has refused to accept their apology.

After Willow and Bristol apologized to the man whom Willow called homophobic slurs on his Facebook page, the man, identified as “Tre”, said that wasn’t good enough, reports TMZ.com.

He said: “People are saying these are baby …. Original article  : Palins’ Facebook target refuses to accept apology.

Amazon is Now Selling Motorola Droid Phone Just for a Penny

Now, you can buy Android Smartphones from Amazon on special promotion as little as a penny for a new two-year contract. The deal is good for all of Verizon’s U.S. Droid phones, that includes the Droid X and new Droid Pro, through November 22. If you open new account, you will also get … Read more »».

How To Appear Offline To Specific Facebook Friends

Annoyed with so many friends buzzing around you? Need privacy? Well, here’s how you can achieve just what you need.

Follow the Steps:
1. Log into your Facebook account and locate the “Friends” tab in the left sidebar.

2. This is meant to take you to the “Find Friends” page where you can import the contacts list …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

5 Top and Best Most Popular Offline Wordpress Editor

Wordpress blogging these days have been really simplified with loads of plugins coming up your way without costing a penny. But mostly these functionalities are available online. Lets take a look around as to how easy offline editing can be made.
In search for some off-line editing tools i came across a few good ones …. Read the original article  : 5 Top and Best Most Popular Offline Wordpress Editor.

‘20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web’ From Google

Google’s attempt to spread browsers and the web literacy among the average people has paved way for a short book ‘20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web’ , Google has released this interactive online book explaining concepts like, TCP/IP, HTML, browser extensions and malware.
Well this book contains step-by-step explanation of the web and … Read more : ‘20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web’ From Google.

‘Find People’ On Twitter Now!!

Twitter has been on with their upgradations for quite sometime now. The latest installment comes in as ‘Find People’ which they are testing now, the tab is positioned next to the Home, Profile and Messages tabs on the home page.
Let me tell you about the functionality of this new augmentation, well, this new feature … Read more : ‘Find People’ On Twitter Now!!.

The New Social Network Company Path Limits the Number of Friends at 50

The former senior platform manager of Facebook, Dave Morin launched a new social cum personal networking startup company, Path that limits the number of friends at fifty. Path is more appropriately called The personal network because it goes against the concept of Twitter or Facebook that allows to make any number of digital friendship. …. Original source  : The New Social Network Company Path Limits the Number of Friends at 50.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Updates Released

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The fans of the popular Call of Duty franchisee who had been waiting eagerly for the release of the latest game in the lineup named Black Ops were sorely disappointed when they saw the game was released with some glitches. The game broke some sale records but the glitches found … Read more : Call Of Duty: Black Ops Updates Released.

Apple to Launch iAd Network in Europe

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com) — After the success of iAd network in the United States, Apple has decided to launch its mobile networking in to the European markets.

The company has decided to launch the iAd network in the United Kingdom and France in December, and in Germany in January. Apple has come a long way in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apple to Launch iAd Network in Europe.

Facebook Founder’s First Website Sold

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com) — Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg made a website in 2003 and it put him in trouble at that time. The website FaceMash.com was sold at auction at 30,000 dollars.

Mark Zuckerberg made this website when he was a student in Harvard University in the year 2003. By using FaceMash.com people could compare pictures … Original article on : Facebook Founder’s First Website Sold.

Facebook Accounts 25% of All Page Views in US: Hitwise

Facebook continues to dominate on the Internet. According to numbers released today by Experian Hitwise , Facebook accounts for nearly 1 in 4 page views in the United States. Hitwise stats further shows for the week ending November 13 and it says 24.27% of page views belong to Facebook, which is 4 times … Read more >>>.