Microsoft's Bing Search Engine Gains Ground On Google
Microsoft's 'Bing' search engine continues to gain market share against the worldwide industry leader, Google. However, the recent death of pop superstar Michael Jackson has made some Bing users wary of leaving Google for good.
Judge Overturns MySpace Bullying Case Conviction
A judge on Thursday acquitted Lori Drew of misdemeanor convictions stemming from allegations that she pretended to be a boy on an online networking site and pushed a 13-year-old, Megan Meier, to commit suicide. The judge ruled letting the conviction stand would lead to criminal prosecution of anyone who violates the terms of service of MySpace and other websites.
British Store Kicks Off Sale Of 'Indestructible' Mobile Handset
A British retail chain on Thursday kicked off sales of a virtually indestructible mobile phone that passed such tests as being stepped on by an elephant, roasted in an oven and dropped from a building.
Private Search Engine To Completely Hide IP Address Of Users
Private search engine Ixquick.com, which protects users from eavesdroppers by hiding their IP address, will improve its secure service by also masking searchers' details once they click searched sites.
New Democrat MP Pushes For Higher Nuclear Damage Liability Beyond Proposed $650 Million
New Democrat NP Nathan Cullen accused Ottawa of giving higher priority to the nation's nuclear industry over the safety of Canadians. While Canada is considering hiking the $75 million ceiling for damage in case of a nuclear accident to $650 million, Cullen considers the proposal still not enough.
Interactive 3D Games To Hit U.K. Movie Theaters
Telefonica O2, best known as the company that brought the iPhone to British consumers, will now bring "the world's first interactive 3D game" to 20 Vue cinemas across the United Kingdom.
Mother Accused In MySpace Bullying Death To Be Sentenced
Lori Drew, a mother convicted last year for misdemeanor charges stemming from allegations that she posed as a boy and caused the suicide of 13-year-old Megan Meier, will sentenced on Thursday.
Pirate Bay To Pay File-Sharers
The new owners of the file-sharing website The Pirate Bay plans to pay users for sharing downloaded files and other contents to peers.
