Archive for June, 2007
OH CANADA!
A recent study conducted by comScore announced that Canada is the number one nation in terms of internet use per month. WebProNews spoke with Mona Ellesseily of Page Zero Media to get her take on this. Check out WebProNews for all the details.
Supercomputer Arrives
Uzi Vishkin, a University of Maryland professor, has built a supercomputer prototype along with a team of researchers. Vishkin says that the new computer will be able to operate at speeds 100 times faster than current PCs. Check out WebProNews to see our exclusive interview with Professor Vishkin.
The Day after Internet Radio’s “Day of Silence”
Internet radio went silent yesterday in protest of royalty fee increases. Listeners were asked to contact representatives in support of the Internet Radio Equality Act, and they did. Servers were overloaded and Congressional switchboards were constantly busy. The organizers of the event, the Radio and Internet Newsletter (RAIN), believes the “day of silence” was successful. [...]
Need to Get Organized?
If you need to get organized, we have an answer for you. A new magazine is on store shelves called Organize. It’s designed to help readers organize every aspect of their life. The magazine has received some negative critiques due to the popularity of the Internet, but Organize is determined to prove them wrong. Hear [...]
Fourth Amendment Prevails
Steven Warshak, supplement peddler for Enzyte, won his case against the Federal Trade Commission, who searched his private emails. The judges unanimously ruled that the Fourth Amendment protections apply for email, just as any other form of private communication. Check out WebProNews for the full story.
Internet Radio Day of Silence
June 26th is Internet radio’s scheduled “day of silence.” The Radio and Internet Newsletter (RAIN) organized this event in an effort to overturn the increasing royalty fees. They are encouraging users who regularly listen to Internet radio to take the time to call their Congressmen in support of the Internet Radio Equality Act. SoundExchange endorses [...]
Latest Search Innovation: FactSpotter
A Xerox scientist in France, Frederique Segund, has developed a new software that will put a whole new spin on search. FactSpotter takes in search queries in a conversational exchange, rather than computer language. In an exclusive interview with WebProNews, Segund tells us about her latest innovation.
Computer Users Beware of Hitman Scams
Authorities are investigating a ring of “hitman” email scams that threaten each recipient’s life. As a result, the FBI has released a warning for computer users to be very careful with their personal information. Hear what FBI Special Agent Gail Marcinkiewicz told us about the case including precautions you can take to keep this scam [...]
Online Video More Popular Than Ever
The use of online video has skyrocketed in recent years. While commonly considered the “mecca” of online video search, Youtube isn’t the only video site getting big hits. In an interview with WebProNews, Mike Vorhaus with Frank Magid & Associates, explains why online video is more popular than ever.
Ancestry.com and Sorenson Genomics Merge to Pursue DNA Genealogy Field
Ancestry.com teamed up with Sorenson Genomics to reunite families through the very latest scientific technology. The goal of this partnership is to expand DNA research and bring families together. Hear all the details from the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development of Ancestry.com, Brett Folkman, and Sorenson Genomics’ COO, Doug Fogg, right here on [...]
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