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The "Secondary Liability" Theory on YouTube/iPhone
2007-07-18 16:29:00
So, speaking of YouTube, Apple, and Google,CNET found someone to complain that the copyright on their content is being infringed by YouTube, and speculates that Apple may have liability too because they are showing YouTube videos on the iPhone.While copyrighted material can certainly be found on YouTube, winning a case against them for copyright infringement is much harder than it looks. YouTube is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act which, among other things, protects sites like YouTube from the actions of its users. Copyright holders are left with filing a notice with YouTube to pull their content down (which they will do), or trying to prove that YouTube moved outside of the safe harbor under the Act.Viacom and others are trying to do exactly that, and are playing a $1 billion game of poker with Google, YouTube?s parent company. But to add Apple to the mix, who simply show YouTube content but do not host it on their servers, adds a whole additional layer of legal co...
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Will Apple release 'iPhone Nano'?
2007-07-10 17:27:00
So, is it really going to happen? Could there be an iPhone Nano in the making for release from Apple ? You read and decide for yourself.An article from CBC news reports the following:Apple will launch a cheaper iPhone this fall, based on the ultra-thin iPod Nano music player, a JPMorgan analyst said Monday. Kevin Chang sent a note to clients saying a new iPhone is on the way. He based his prediction on unnamed sources in the supply chain and an Apple patent filing published July 5. The application to the U.S. Patent Office, cited in Chang's report, was filed for a multifunctional device with the ability to be used as a phone, transfer data, and play audio and video files, all controlled by a circular touch pad, similar to the iPod scroll wheel.Chang said a way to follow up the iPhone with a cheaper version would be to convert the Nano into a phone and price it at $300 or lower. The current iPhone retails between $499 US and $599 US, depending on storage space. "We believe that i...
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The Secret of Layaway Purchase Plans
2007-07-06 17:26:00
Have you ever really wanted to make a purchase, but you didn't have enough money to do so? Layaway is one option that is available to most buyers at many stores online and off. These purchase plans are designed for people who cannot pay for a product immediately, but they have a desire for some particular merchandise. There are several different kinds of layaway plans offered in places that sell appliances, jewelry or clothing, discount stores, and specialty stores.According to an article in Teen Consumer: Buying Goods and Services, the following question was asked, ?How do layaway plans work?? The answer revealed is quite simple. Layaway plans require that you make installment payments on the merchandise. You receive it only after you pay the full price. This plan is different than credit because when you buy on credit, you take the merchandise before you pay. Each store establishes the terms for their layaway plan. Most layaway plans involve making a deposit (usually a percentage...
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A New Life in the Virtual World
2007-07-02 17:20:00
In a recent article by associated press found on MSNBC, hot news has it that:Designer Takes Anti-Fur Protest to Virt ual World Stella McCartney will co-host it on Second Life , an online parallel universePARIS - Stella McCartney will co-host a virtual anti-fur protest next month in the online fantasy world known as Second Life.The weeklong protest will begin July 12 on a dedicated island in the computer-generated alternative universe, it was announced this week by animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The island will feature stables, a lake, picnic tables and Linda McCartney mini-veggie-burger stalls.?Sometimes it?s nice to have a bit of humor on serious subjects,? the 35-year-old British designer said in a statement.Like her late mother, Linda, McCartney is a longtime supporter of animal rights. She doesn?t use leather or fur in her designs. Visitors to SecondLife.com will be able to clothe their digital proxies, called avatars, in T-shirts bearing the slog...
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This Is How You Do It
2007-06-29 16:36:00
Need immediate feedback on how to fix things on your computer?Ever wanted someone to tell you just how to get rid of unwanted spyware or adware?I also needed help getting rid of spam. I found this video and it is a great help!Check this out:Since I've recently started blogging and using the Internet more and more, I began to realize that there was a lot out there that I didn't know about technology. I researched information on computer bugs, fixing computer glitches, and maintaining a healthy pc. I was able to get feed back from the author of this video, MasonMackin!"I mean I think its an important issue that pc user's overlook because they don't understand what to do. Many people waste hundreds of dollars calling a tech, when there are simple fixes they can do themselves."http://feeds.feedburner.com/t alkintechviajai

Instead of Getting in More Credit Debt
2007-06-26 19:18:00
The money you spend when you use a credit card isn't really yours ? you're actually borrowing it from the bank or other financial institution that issues the credit card, in an arrangement called revolving credit. You have access to a fixed amount of money, called your credit limit. Once you repay any of the money you have spent, you can borrow that amount all over again.What you borrow, or what you spend, is called principal. For the privilege of using the principal, you pay the credit card issuer a finance charge, which is the interest that accumulates on any unpaid balance. For example, if you have a balance of $600 on a card with an annual interest rate of 18%, your monthly finance charge will be $9. It's calculated by multiplying a month's worth of interest ? 1.5% ? times the balance.Every credit card company has to disclose the interest rate it charges on the balance you carry, and different cards charge different rates so it's worth shopping around. Some list their month...
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How to Comeback After a Week Offline
2007-06-25 17:35:00
OK so I've been offline for a whole week now and its time to get back on the bandwagon! While I was a way I'm certain there have been some serious new technology updates and awesome information that I've missed out on. And here is my top pic found right on MSNBC.MSN.New technology lets mind move toy train Scientists set to develop brain-controlled TV remote HATOYAMA, Japan - Forget the clicker: A new technology in Japan could let you control electronic devices without lifting a finger simply by reading brain activity.The "brain-machine interface" developed by Hitachi Inc. analyzes slight changes in the brain's blood flow and translates brain motion into electric signals. A cap connects by optical fibers to a mapping device, which links, in turn, to a toy train set via a control computer and motor during one recent demonstration at Hitachi's Advanced Research Laboratory in Hatoyama, just outside Tokyo."Take a deep breath and relax," said Kei Utsugi, a researcher.The toy train im...
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How to Keep Your PC Healthy
2007-06-15 17:31:00
I found this great article on keeping your PC healthy and happy! Much needed advice for PC owners... read on...Keep Your PC Happy and Heal thy By Steve Bass, PC WorldTips for extending the life of your computer, a power-saving tool, and two really cool Web sites.My buddy, a network administrator, insists on leaving his PC on day and night. He says that the system's RAM, CPU, and hard drive can be harmed by turning the system on and off.I agree that treating the computer like a microwave and flipping the switch a dozen times a day could cause problems. But turning it on in the morning and off at night? Not a big deal.Either way, it's still a controversy. But I'll tell you what I do: I turn it off at night. With two monitors and three hard drives, I burn up energy even with power saving settings.For more on saving energy, read Microsoft's article, "Do you need to turn off your PC at night?"Free Tool to Save EnergyDig This: What's that bug, you ask? The one that's uglier than ugly,...

Consumer Electronics Reviews on Worthy LCD
2007-06-13 20:28:00
Acer AL1916ABA monitor that is both gamer-worthy and economical, the 19-inch Acer AL1916Ab LCD has broad appeal. Its 8ms response rate makes it an ideal gift for the junior gamer. Maximum resolution topping out at 1280 x 1024 means that your set is hooked up for high-resolution multimedia fun. The intense brightness of 300cd/m2 and contrast Ratio of 700:1, are chief winners at home and work. Your employees will appreciate less eyestrain and crisper, clearer text thanks to an anti-glare finish on the display. Imagine how productive your workforce could be if they were less fatigued! The display features an adjustable stand, which is tailored to conform to the individual, meaning no more wrenching your neck and back to see a cumbersome display. The easy-to-use controls on the bezel of this unit are straightforward and the VEGA-compliant display is easily wall mountable. With a value like this, don?t be afraid to display one or more of these awesome monitors in your home office. The Ac...
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Consumers Plunge into Credit Card Debt
2007-06-12 19:23:00
So you figure you will have the money one day to pay for the latest LCD television right? Why shouldn't you splurge a little on the newest technology? Getting a credit card and buying the newest digital camera won't cause too much damage. Or will it? Most people don't plan on paying off the $4,000 HDTV Plasma at once of course because in that case these consumers would be cash buyers. However consumers do plan on paying it off little by little. The fact of the matter is that paying it off too little by little does not pay off at all. About one-twelfth of this debt is paid off before it incurs interest, so Americans pay interest on an annual load of about $690 billion in revolving debt.? According to the Federal Reserve, the most recent average credit card interest rate is 12.4%APR. At simple interest, with no compounding, then, consumers pay at least $85 billionannually in interest on credit card and other revolving debt.? Just about 55 percent of consumers carry debt. The rest a...
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Going, Going...Everywhere
2007-06-11 16:50:00
According to BusinessWeek-eBay has been buying furiously to move beyond its auction-house identity, and a new raft of services will spread its reach even further When Pierre M. Omidyar founded (eBAY ) in 1995, the key to e-commerce success was relatively simple: Establish a Web site where Web surfers go to spend time and shop. By that measure, eBay.com became one of the Web's most successful sites, with 233 million registered users looking to auction off items or find bargains. Indeed, the average eBay user today spends nearly two hours a month on the site--still more than five times what people spend on Amazon.com.Today, though, insisting that everyone visit your solitary site seems so '90s. The action is wherever users make it--on a(MySpace ) page, in a (YouTube ) video, in their very own blog. So where does that leave eBay? Everywhere, if eBay has its way. The company is stepping up efforts to break out beyond its own walls. It's a big reason why it has spent more than $6 bill...
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To Layaway or Not to Layaway
2007-06-08 18:32:00
Some people believe layaway is the best way to shop! You decide for yourself; Is the person that places an item on layaway, pays it off and then owns it free and clear smarter than the person that simply says, "charge it", takes their merchandise home, and then continues to make minimum payments on top of high interest charges? Well, we believe layaway is the best possible option to get products that you want and need! Layaway gives us back the purchasing power we deserve and places the control back in our hands! Sure credit cards can be easily accessible today. However, you have to take into account price hikes in minimum monthly payments, and the growing number of bankruptcies that are filed each year.Financially, layaway just makes sense! There's no credit card debt or limit, no outrageous interest fees and it also helps to discipline you financially. Layaway is the easy and economical way to buy the things you want and the things you need!http://feeds.feedburner.com/talkinte chv...
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Hello Kitty dons new laptop By Yuri Kageyama
2007-06-07 19:46:00
Japan's cutest cat in glittering crystal decorates NEC Corp.'s new pink laptop in the Japanese electronics maker's latest effort to woo working women.The La Vie G Hello Kitty model, available for $1,650 by Internet order only in Japan, went on sale Wednesday, and has gotten off to a good start, company spokesman Shinya Hashizume said Thursday, while declining to give numbers."PC users now tend to be men, but we're hoping to attract women with this product," he said.The laptop, developed in collaboration with Sanrio Co., the Tokyo-based company behind Hello Kitty, uses 299 Swarovski crystals to depict four hearts and the bubbly feline head wearing a pink bow and crown.NEC is hoping to sell several hundred of the Hello Kitty laptops, in the next few months, targeting the summertime when Japanese workers receive their twice-a-year bonuses, Hashizume said.The laptop, which comes with a Windows Vista operating system, 100 gigabyte hard disk drive and 1 gigabyte memory, is being adver...
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How to Get More for Less
2007-06-06 19:22:00
Some people seem to have all the modern technology and will pay almost any amount to get it. Well, budget minded consumers like you and me want gadgets too, and I am here to tell you "the art in gadget shopping" is really in where you shop and not "all about the benjamins". Actually not only does where one gets the product matter, but, also when they get it. Bargain shopping is one sure fire method to get the biggest bang for your buck as long as you don't mind putting on your virtual safari hat and spending a few hours hunting around the web. You will more than likely get products at a discounted price by shopping around. I've found that shopping online is definitely the most productive way to get the best deals. However, make sure the site your visiting is secure, and safe for making purchases. Ebay is great because not only do you get a discount price, but you actually have more control of your purse or wallet. You have the ability to bid, and with a bit of luck, a...
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Internet Cafes rock...Get Excited!
2007-06-06 16:20:00
The newest afterschool hotspot belongs to the internet cafe. Where else can you go to travel the world in an hour, spill your heart out to millions, and get the latest news, gossip, and trends from every possible source? Some cafe host, however, are not taking the necessary precautions to avoid internet pornography and underage sites from being accessed. So it seems it will become more difficult for people in China if they don't have access to a computer at home. My thoughts are definitely to protect our children and that it is more than too easy to access pornography online and on television. However, we must not forget all of the good that computers were invented for and how fascinating it is for individuals to surf the information superhighway.http://feeds.feedburner.com/ talkintechviajai
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Talk about Multitasking...whew!
2007-06-04 22:25:00
This is simply the greatest multimedia device ! You can carry all of your digital entertainment - 30,000 songs, tens of thousands of photos and up to 240 hours of videos - wherever you roam. Beneath the ZEN Vision W player's classy magnesium surface is everything you've been looking for. The patented ZEN interface couldn't be easier to use. The video quality and sound are really something else!Features:· Organizer: Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Task s· Functions as an external hard drive· Repeat, resume, and random play· Built-In Device: Microphone· Customizable main menu· Sleep and wake timers· Album ArtPackage Contents:· Zen Vision W 60GB Digital Multimedia Device· Quick Start guide· Power Adapter· Installation CD· USB Cable· Earphones· A/V CableThis is just a sample of some of the awesome things this multimedia device can do. You can actually get this great product at a low price on Ebay !http://feeds.feedburner.com/talkintechvi ajai
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Picture This
2007-06-04 21:04:00
You're strolling down some random street and come upon a birdie with its wing wrapped around a squirrel. You must get that on film!right? OK here's what you've got to have: a really cool digital camera!With it's built-in 16MB SDRAM memory andadditional memory card support, this camera can capture all the greatmoments in life. Preview pictures from the LCD screen to instantly tell ifthe picture is a keeper.PC CAM Hook up the camera to the computer with the USB cable andeasily access digital pictures. Capture and send pictures or videos via theinternet to family and friends. USB cable included.I don't know about you, but I love to capture the moment on film!http://feeds.feedburner.com/talkinte chviajai
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