Bits & Bytes

This week Rick flies solo and talks about and compares the different web browsers that are available including IE, Firefox, Opera, and Safari.  He also discusses some possible new mobile devices on the Verizon Wireless network.

 

 Bits and Bytes - April 29th, 2009: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

What kind of a name is Pink?  (No offense to a certain singer..)

http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/28/microsofts-pink-smartphone-could-rival-iphone-on-verizon/

Maybe an IPhone type device coming to Verizon this year?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10228831-1.html?tag=TOCmoreStories.0

Tonight on the show we are going to be talking about the browser wars heating up cyberspace.  We are going to compare them and help you decide which you should use.  Tune in at 6pm on NewsTalk 1240 WHBU and give us a call @ 378-2086 to join the show.

Jill flies solo for the first half of the show.  Rick joins later from his phone.  Jill talks about Earth Day, green gadgets, security updates for Firefox, and a few other random stories.

 

 Bits and Bytes - April 22nd, 2009: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

To make it easier on Jill I’m adding all the show links for tonight as one post:

Researchers Working on Blog Credibility Ranking Systems

http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2009/04/researchers-working-on-blog-credibility-ranking-systems.ars

Earth Day a good time to rethink power use

http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10223079-238.html?tag=mncol;posts

Firefox 3.0.9 targets 12 security vulnerabilities

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10224719-83.html?tag=mncol;posts

U.S. Military Enlists iPod Touch for Battlefield

http://news.cnet.com/us-military-enlists-ipod-touch-for-battlefield/?tag=rtcol;pop

Government, tech giants team up to protect kids online

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2009-04-21-kids-online-safety_N.htm

Lawmakers to re-examine Internet-sharing software

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090421/ap_on_hi_te/us_music_piracy

12 Moneysaving Powersipping Green Gadgets for Earth Day

http://www.pcworld.com/article/162896/12_moneysaving_powersipping_green_gadgets_for_earth_day.html