Archive for February, 2008
My stunted interview with Google’s Eric Schmidt
I've always wanted to interview Google CEO Eric Schmidt one-on-one and this week I finally got the chance.
Eric Schmidt is all smiles before declining to answer any questions not related to Google Health in a one-on-one interview.
(Credit: Elinor Mills, CNET News.com)Filed under Random News : Read More : Feb 29th, 2008
-->The high price of iPhones in Ireland
Dublin--Some of the papers are calling it the 1,200 Euro phone.
Apple will bring its iPhone to Ireland on March 14, but the price the company will charge for the phone--particularly when the monthly service contact is added in--is raising eyebrows.
The 8GB iPhone sells for 399 Euros (including ...
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-->Army official: UAVs are ‘unsung heroes’ in Iraq
The U.S. military says it has been steadily increasing its inventory of unmanned flying machines, such as the small, hand-launched Raven model seen here. It can be equipped with cameras that beam back views from above.
(Credit: U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Raymond Piper)WASHINGTON--The controversial surge in U....
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-->Hurricane hunters plan expanded use of drones
WASHINGTON--For decades, U.S. government scientists have sliced specially equipped planes through hurricanes and other severe weather on a quest for crucial data to fuel weather forecasts. But in the future, drones are expected to do more and more of that work.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) wants ...
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-->Veoh to raise $40 million?
Video-sharing site Veoh, which is backed by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, is rumored to be looking for $40 million in new investments, according to Silicon Alley Insider. The company has hired Bear Stearns to raise the funds, which would give Veoh a valuation of $150 million, according to the ...
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-->Major League Eating: The Game On The Spot (02/28/08) Demo
We get an earl ylook at Major Leage Eating: The Game on GameSpot's live weekly webcast, On the Spot (02/28/08).
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-->MyBlogLog lets you see what your friends are up to
Yahoo's MyBlogLog, a social network for bloggers, is catching up with the times.
The site launched a new version of its service this week and borrowed a page from Facebook, FriendFeed, and others in adding a feature that lets you see what your friends are up to.
The "New ...
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-->Okami On The Spot (02/28/08) Demo
Okami is making it's way to the Wii and we show it off on GameSpot's live weekly webcast, On the Spot (02/28/08).
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-->Rocketmen: Axis of Evil On The Spot (02/28/08) Demo
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil is shown off on GameSpot's live weekly webcast, On the Spot (02/28/08).
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-->Army of Two On The Spot (02/28/08) Demo
Army of Two is shown off on GameSpot's live weekly webcast, On the Spot (02/28/08)
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