Texas opens inquiry into Google search rankings
(AP)
 AP - Google Inc.'s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine.
Review: mTrip iPhone app uses augmented reality
(AP)
 AP - The new iPhone application mTrip is a travel guide and then some: It uses the latest in smart phone technology to make it easier to stay on track in a foreign locale.
Dubai police chief calls BlackBerry a spy tool
(AP)
 AP - Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai's police chief said in comments that suggest a tough line in talks with the smart phone maker.
Able to unplug from work while you?re on vacation?
(Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson - Fighting the urge to check your work e-mail while you’re on holiday doesn’t exactly qualify as the worst problem in the world; after all, it’s pretty nice to have a job at all in this tough economy, right? Then again, the pressure to hang onto a job seems to be driving more and more connected workers to stay plugged in even while they’re trying to tune out.
Mobile users still wary of being found, survey says
(Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson - Feel the need to "check in" on Foursquare or Facebook every time you saunter into a restaurant, browse the goods at your neighborhood grocery store, or cram into a rock concert? Well, if you, you’re still in the minority — and you’re also probably a guy below 40 — according to the latest research.
Remains of the Day: Justin Long a Mac no longer
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Itâs a long weekend for many of us and, as you probably know, the term âlong weekendâ was in fact named after actor Justin Long, who played the part of Mac in the long running Get a Mac ads that concluded earlier this year.
Dell's enterprise challenge remains after 3Par
(AP)
 AP - Dell Inc. doesn't have to start over in its quest to become a significant purveyor of technology for businesses after losing a multibillion dollar bidding contest for an obscure data-storage maker.
Rounding up the new iPod touch and iPod nano cases
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - As you all know, it’s never a proper aftermath of an iPod event without some new cases, and we here at Macworld are more than happy to present some of the first options available for that iPod Touch or Nano in your pre-order basket. From protective covers to eighties-inspired wrist straps, we’ve got a little something for every kind of case lover—except maybe a wrist-watch adapter for the Nano (and if someone wants to get on that before Halloween, I would be much obliged).
Google plans to sell music online
(Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - The search giant is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would let its mobile phone users play songs wherever they are. Google (NMS:GOOG) hopes to launch the service by Christmas, according to sources. Google is trying to compete with Apple, which dominates via its iTunes Music Stores, accounting for 70% of all U.S. digital music sales. It rose 1.5% to 470.30.
Google Settles Privacy Lawsuit Over Buzz
(PC World)
PC World - Google is spending US$8.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over the rollout of its Google Buzz social-networking service.
Appeals court rules for Eminem in royalty lawsuit
(AP)
AP - A federal appeals court has found Eminem's former production company is entitled to more money from downloads of the rapper's songs and ringtones.
Ping Surpasses 1 Million Users
(Mashable)
Mashable - In less than two days, Apple's Ping music social network has surpassed the 1 million user milestone.
WordPress upgrades free app for blogging on the go
(Appolicious)
Appolicious - The free WordPress for Android app was upgraded thanks to feedback from faithful users. Updates include fixes to numerous, annoying bugs like unexpected app crashes, log-in issues and more.Most notable in the recent upgrade is a new comment feature, which displays comments in real time as comments arrive in your Droid notification bar.
Apple Browsing Share Tops Linux, Android Steals Share Everywhere
(PC World)
PC World - More people browsed the Internet last month with a device running Apple's mobile operating system, iOS, than used Linux to do so. That's a first for Apple, according to NetMarketShare, a firm that produces metrics on the market share of browsers, operating systems and search engines.
Disk Storage Still Bouncing Back, IDC Says
(PC World)
PC World - The market for enterprise disk storage systems grew strongly in the second quarter, continuing to recover from a slump brought on by the economic slowdown of 2008 and 2009, research company IDC said on Friday.
Facebook Glitch Let Spammer Post to Walls
(PC World)
PC World - A clever spammer found a glitch in Facebook's photo upload system and used it to post thousands of unwanted Wall messages this week.
Chrome Browser Updated After Two Years of Growth
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Google's Chrome browser is now two years old, and the youngster -- and its proud parent -- are celebrating its steady rise in popularity. According to Net Applications, Chrome had 7.5 percent of the browser market in August -- putting it in third place behind Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox, and above Apple's Safari.
Texas Conducting Antitrust Review of Google
(PC World)
PC World - Google on Friday said that the Texas Attorney General's Office is conducting an antitrust review of the search giant, following a similar investigation launched in Europe earlier this year.
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Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit
Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suitGoogle faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit
Wikipedia founder bullish on news
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales believes relief may be in sight for the beleaguered news media industry.Wikipedia founder bullish on newsWikipedia founder bullish on news
Twitter tops 145 million registered users: CEO
Twitter has over 145 million registered users and more people are using mobile devices to access the microblogging service.Twitter tops 145 million registered users: CEOTwitter tops 145 million registered users: CEO
Govt to replicate 3G e-auction mechanism for other sectors
Upbeat over the resounding success of the 3G and broadband wireless access spectrum sale, the government on Friday said it plans to replicate the e-auction mechanism for other sectors as well.Govt to replicate 3G e-auction mechanism for other sectorsGovt to replicate 3G e-auction mechanism for other sectors
Fraud & fictitious offers increase in 2 years: RBI
Reserve Bank of India on Friday said fraudulent and fictitious offers though e-mails, mobile phones and SMSs had increased significantly in the last two years despite public awareness by RBI.Fraud & fictitious offers increase in 2 years: RBIFraud & fictitious offers increase in 2 years: RBI
Facebook testing 'Stalk This Friend' button
It is reportedly testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social networkFacebook testing 'Stalk This Friend' buttonFacebook testing 'Stalk This Friend' button
Malaysia to monitor Internet for 'harmful' blogs
Malaysia has formed a task force to scour the Internet for blog postings deemed harmful to national unityMalaysia to monitor Internet for 'harmful' blogsMalaysia to monitor Internet for 'harmful' blogs
YouTube ads turn piracy into revenue
A YouTube user, TomR35, uploaded a clip from the AMC series ?Mad Men? in which Don Draper makes a heartfelt speech about the importance of nostalgia in advertising.YouTube ads turn piracy into revenueYouTube ads turn piracy into revenue
Facebook gives remote logout to users
Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computerFacebook gives remote logout to usersFacebook gives remote logout to users
Facebook's new security feature: remote logouts
Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.Facebook's new security feature: remote logoutsFacebook's new security feature: remote logouts
Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment on search
Baidu Inc, operator of China's dominant search engine, said on Thursday that it will focus its future mobile Internet investments on its core search business as it takes aim at the next big Internet space.Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment on searchBaidu to focus mobile Internet investment on search
Google cleared of spying in New Zealand
Internet giant Google has been cleared of gathering personal wireless internet data during its street view operation in New Zealand.Google cleared of spying in New ZealandGoogle cleared of spying in New Zealand
237 mn internet users in India by 2015: Report
India will see its number of internet users triple to 237 mn from the current 81 mn by 2015, according to a report.237 mn internet users in India by 2015: Report237 mn internet users in India by 2015: Report
Fresh virus attack on CAT site, IIMs reject hacking theory
The technical glitches that disrupted the first online Common Admission Test (CAT) in 2009 is back to haunt the IIM and top B-schools of the country.Fresh virus attack on CAT site, IIMs reject hacking theoryFresh virus attack on CAT site, IIMs reject hacking theory
Govt wants Google, Skype to set up local servers
The government on Wednesday said BlackBerry, Google, Skype and other communications providers must set up servers in India to allow security forces to intercept Internet data.Govt wants Google, Skype to set up local serversGovt wants Google, Skype to set up local servers
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