Hynix demonstrates DDR3 R-DIMM using MetaRAM technology at IDF (Digi Times)
At the ongoing Intel Developer Forum (IDF) (August 19-21) in San Francisco, Hynix Semiconductor announced that it is using MetaRAM’s new DDR3 technology in its next generation R-DIMMs, including the world’s first 16GB 2-rank DIMM (HMT32GR7AER4C-GD. The new 16GB and 8GB (HMT31GR7AER4C-GC) 2-rank DIMMs can triple DDR3 memory capacity in servers and workstations, enabling the world’s highest memory …
Source: www.digitimes.com
Google puts $10M in geothermal technology (EETimes)
Google Inc. is investing $10 million to produce electricity from underground heat with a breakthrough technology, as the Web search leader extends its clout to clean up the environment.
Source: www.eetimes.com
Pew Report Says More Young Americans Turning To The Web For News (Overclockers Club)
The Pew Research Center, who run a biennial report (surveying 3,600 adults) on changing news audiences, has said that 13% of the US public are “net newsers” . This group are under 35s who rely more on web-based news than traditional media and also tend to have a strong interest in technology and technology news. It seems a lot of net newsers see mainstream media websites as less credible …
Source: www.overclockersclub.com
COT Registration Begins
Students in Billings Public School go back to class next week, while students at MSU-Billings and the College of Technology don’t have to be back until after Labor Day. BILLINGS - Students in Billings Public School go back to class next week, while …
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
Technology, design key for U.S. automakers - CNBC Special Report: RX …
What can Detroit do to get back on top? What it s all about is being the market leader, whether that means coming out with the newest technology or a new segment.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
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States throw out costly voting machines
Over the last two years, the percentage of registered voters relying on touch-screen technology dropped from 44 percent to 36 percent. In November, when the presidential race between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain ends, an estimated …
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
HL:The Canadian Press Business News Budget for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008@ (INO News)
BUSINESS EDITORS:@ Here are Canadian Press Business budget lines as of 10 p.m. ET. Plans may change as circumstances warrant. To contact Canadian Press Business by e-mail, send messages to business(at)thecanadianpress.com.
Source: news.ino.com
New Technology Silences Genes: Suppressing Disease-causing Genes Is Now Within Reach (Science Daily)
Researchers have developed a new gene silencing technology that could be used to target genes that can lead to the development of certain diseases. This technology could pave the way for preventing diseases where gene dysfunction plays a role.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
Game consoles remain classroom rarity
He sees it as a struggle between those he calls “digital natives,” to whom the technology is second nature, and “digital immigrants,” the teachers and parents who are skeptical of “toys” in the classroom and reluctant to abandon the traditional …
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
HSBC to keep using BlackBerrys (The Globe and Mail)
Recent report said bank was considering switching 200,000 employees to iPhone
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com
Bob Sullivan - Technology & science- msnbc.com
Bob Sullivan is senior writer for MSNBC.com’s Technology section, specializing in computer crime, electronic financial fraud, privacy, and the Internet Underground.
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Wall Street Journal Digital Network Launches New Mobile Reader for BlackBerry Smartphones (PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2008 — Today The Wall Street Journal Digital Network launched its latest mobile application — WSJ.com Mobile Reader — which provides immediate access to business, finance and technology news and analysis from WSJ.com as well as MarketWatch.com, Barrons.com and AllThingsD.com.
Source: biz.yahoo.com
Google Gives Android Devs a Kit to Tinker With (LinuxInsider.com)
Google is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with its long-awaited and much-hyped Android phone platform. This week has seen two significant developments: the first Android-powered device officially being approved by the FCC, and the beta version of the Android software development kit being released by Google.
Source: www.linuxinsider.com
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