Year: 2010

Google sued for violating privacy rights

Posted by | Oct 26, 2010 | , |

A class action lawsuit filed Monday challenges Google’s alleged practice of illegally sharing the search queries of its users with third-parties.

In 2006, Google successfully fought a subpoena filed by the Department of Justice that sought to compel the release of search queries. Google argued: “[S]earch query content can disclose identities and personally identifiable information . . .” It further stated that it “will keep private whatever information users communicate absent a compelling reason.”

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Nathan Rock Band Nano Armband for third gen iPod nano

Nathan Rock Band Nano Armband for third gen iPod nano

Posted by | Oct 26, 2010 | , |

Okay, I’m not sure how much practical sense it makes to use your the next gen iPod nano as a watch — but it’s pretty cool, in a geek dreamy sort of way. And you can do just that with the US$19.99 Rock Band from iLoveHandles (http://ilovehandles.net/).

The band is made of leather, is specifically designed for the nano and sports a cut-out notch to make sure the iPod is centered. It has five holes so it can be adjusted for just about any size wrist, including a skinny one like mine.

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‘MacVoices’ looks at games and technology

‘MacVoices’ looks at games and technology

Posted by | Oct 26, 2010 | |

On the new “MacVoices” (http://www.macvoices.com), gaming expert Omaha Sternberg talks about how games push technology forward, and how Apple is taking some surprising lead positions in gaming, especially portable gaming.

Even if Steve Jobs is projecting the reality distortion field, it can’t be argued that Apple is suddenly playing a more important role than ever before. Sternberg explains the initial hesitancy of some game makers to get involved, and why now we can look forward to better and more sophisticated games on all of Apple’s iDevices.

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Mac OS X + iOS = Apple OS

Posted by | Oct 26, 2010 | , |

Currently, there’s Mac OS X for, well, Macs, as well as its “little brother,” iOS, for Apple’s mobile devices. However, Mac OS X Lion, which will prowl next summer, will introduce iOS features into Mac OS X proper. That’s a trend that I’m sure will continue.

In fact, I think it won’t be long before there’s no Mac OS X or iOS as separate entities. There will simply be one operating system known as Apple OS. The features of the two now-separate, but kin, operating systems will merge into one, scalable system.

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Office 2011 for the Mac now available

Posted by | Oct 26, 2010 | , |

Microsoft Office 2011 has been released. It will come in two editions: the Mac Home and Student version and a Mac Home and Business offering.

The former includes the Word word-processing. The price is US$119 for a single license and $149 for a family pack that allows for installs on three Macs.

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