Technology News

5:54 AM
18-November
2009 Amazon To Debut Kindle Book Reader In CanadaAmazon.com announced on Tuesday the availability of its Kindle digital book reader soon in Canada. The device's entry in Canada comes two years after its launch in the U.S.
Topics: Canada, Business, Technology

7:50 PM
17-November
2009 Social Media Sites Become Key To Finding JobSocial networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are good ways to keep up with friends, but they are increasingly being used to both find a job and to recruit workers. The sites are now considered "essential " for job seekers.
Topics: Business, Technology, United States

6:01 PM
17-November
2009 CRTV Scolds Canadian Broadcasting, Cable TV FirmsWarring Canadian television and cable TV firms were scolded Monday by Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Chairman Konrad von Finckenstein at a public hearing. The hearing had as its agenda a proposal by Canada's large TV networks to charge cable and satellite companies for airing their programs.
Topics: Canada, Business, Technology

3:56 PM
17-November
2009 Intel Launches In U.K. Device That Reads Aloud Printed MaterialsIntel launched Tuesday a device that helps people with dyslexia by scanning printed text and reading it aloud and displaying it on a built-in screen.
Topics: Technology, Health, Good

2:34 PM
17-November
2009 Need Legal Information? There's A Cite For ThatGoogle, the world's most popular search engine, opened a whole new world of search possibilities on Tuesday when it made available full texts of legal opinions from federal and state courts.
Topics: Business, Technology, Good

   

6:34 AM
17-November
2009 Study: EKGs May Misdiagnose Common Heart ConditionA common test prescribed to detect heart problems can often lead doctors to misdiagnose a common heart condition, according to a recent study.
Topics: Health, Science, Technology

4:38 PM
16-November
2009 Internet Change Will See Non-English Domain NamesUsers of the Internet could soon see a dramatic change in the appearance of certain Web sites. The ".com" ending of some domain names would be replaced by alphabets of non-Western languages.
Topics: Technology, Business, World

3:36 PM
16-November
2009 Brazilian Police Search For Blogger Who Exposes Cheating WomenAn anonymous blogger in Brazil is stirring up a storm by posting an online list of men whose lovers have strayed from their relationship.
Topics: Offbeat, Technology, World

2:57 PM
16-November
2009 Update: Shuttle Atlantis Successfully Launches Astronauts On Work Commute To SpaceThe crew of Atlantis began their work week with a successful launch into outer space on Monday. At an approximate top speed of Mach 25 and an eight minute journey above the earth the crew is at the very beginning of an 11-day journey.
Topics: United States, Technology, Science

2:33 PM
16-November
2009 Hi-Tech Computer, Video Games Still Top Holiday Gift Giving ListsHi-tech computer and video games still top the list for most desired holiday presents. According to a new report forty-two percent of American adults plan to give or hope to receive a computer or video game this holiday season.
Topics: Business, Technology