Archive for December, 2008
'A whole new world:' Computer updates will aid the blind
PONTIAC — The Oakland County Library for the Visually and Physically Impaired has dramatically improved Dennis Opoka's cooking.
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Bush data threatens to overload archives
WASHINGTON — The National Archives has put into effect an emergency plan to handle electronic records from the Bush White House amid growing doubts about whether the agency's new $144 million computer system can cope with the vast quantities of digital data it will receive when President Bush leaves office Jan. 20.
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What to do with old gadgets
Many Michiganians opened boxes bearing newer, shinier electronics last week — and suddenly found their outdated gadgets about as useful as the piles of shredded wrapping paper and ribbons.
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Last day deal
Now that you've taken a gazillion family holiday photos, what's the next step? Today is the last day to visit Staples to buy an HP Photosmart C8180 printer, regularly $399.98, for $299.98.
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We tried it!
As fashion adapts to our technological needs these days, no product is more ambitious than the Etre Touchy gloves ($24, etretouchy.com).
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Uproar in Australia over plan to block Web sites
SYDNEY, Australia — A proposed Internet filter dubbed the “Great Aussie Firewall” is promising to make Australia one of the strictest Internet regulators among democratic countries.
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Internet weaves its Web
This year, the Web grew further into its well-chosen name. The boundless net of sticky electronic threads is now ensnaring just about every other form of media.
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Coming soon: Easier, faster movie sales
Get ready for a lot more ways to catch a movie.
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Wal-Mart to start selling Apple's iPhone
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart will start selling Apple's popular iPhone on Sunday, the chain said, confirming earlier reports by employees.
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Video games: 'Fallout 3' led an action-packed '08
It's been another spectacular year for video games, with more than enough compelling adventures to satisfy even the most demanding player. It's been a particularly gratifying year for Xbox 360 owners, who have benefited from a consistent flow of first-rate software from Microsoft and other publishers.
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