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Amazon Beats Google and Apple…For Now
Yesterday Amazon launched two programs that are set to transform the way that digital music is stored and played. Amazon is now offering what is called a music locker. The music locker is comprised of Cloud Drive. Cloud Drive is being marketed as a hard drive that allows users to store uploaded music along with [...]
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Mayor Uses Twitter to Help People Stranded in Snow
The mayor of Newark, Cory Booker, was able to use Twitter to rescue individuals trapped in the snow storm that dumped 20 inches on the Northeast. Newark residents sent Mayor Booker all their concerns non-stop, complaining about streets still not plowed or rude government workers and the like, with Booker being able to respond in real time that he would address each issue. One man even went as far as to tweet that the Mayor’s fast, efficient handling of the situation was robbing him of a weather-related day off from work, to which the Mayor tweeted, “Lol, That’s my goal!”
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The Internet Can Help With Last Minute Gifts
So, you spent too much time reading technology blogs, and now Christmas is just a few days away and you haven’t done your shopping yet. Don’t panic! There are plenty of solutions on the World Wide Web.
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Google May be Searching for Groupon Wannabe
After the popular coupon sharing site Groupon rejected a $5 to $6 billion offer from Google, the search engine giant may be looking to acquire the company’s smaller rivals.
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WikiLeaks Hacker Arrested
Thursday, a 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the attacks on online merchants that have spoken out against WikiLeaks. It is the latest drama in an ongoing story that unfolds daily involving WikiLeaks.
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Video on Demand: Walmart Buys Vudu
Although I can list many reasons why shopping at Walmart is horrible, I have to admit that Walmart’s recent move to purchase Vudu—a video on demand Web service—is very smart. This seemingly random move puts Walmart into yet another money making category for competitors to envy. I’ll leave the antics of why you should avoid [...]
Digital Music Battle Wages On