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Google.org Invests $10m on Geothermal Energy
Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, recently donated $10.25 million in investments to fund a technology called Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). As part of Google's Renewable Energy Cheaper than Coal initiative, the $10 million will be used to fund the research of a technology that could provide energy at a price cheaper than coal. EGS is an expanded ...
Sirius XM Signs First Post-Merger Show Host
NEW YORKSirius XM Radio has signed veteran radio personality Chris “Mad Dog" Russo to headline a sports talk channel, the first new premier talent brought on board since the company completed its acquisition of rival XM Satellite Radio. Russo, who quit last week as long-time co-host of the popular “Mike and the Mad Dog" show on ...
Yahoo Buzz Goes Public
Yahoo announced Tuesday that its Buzz story ratings service is now available to the general public. “What does this mean for you? Anything you find on the Web is now buzzable," Tapan Bhat, senior vice president of front doors, communities, and network services at Yahoo, wrote in a blog post. Any webmaster will now be able ...
Friendster Deploys Google's Opensocial Api
Social networking site Friendster announced Tuesday that it has deployed the OpenSocial API as part of its developer platform. The Friendster Developer Program launched in December 2007, about a month after the company announced it would support Google's OpenSocial initiative. “With widespread support throughout the industry, OpenSocial has become a de facto standard for developers of ...
FCC to Kick Off DTV Transition Education Tour
Having just wrapped its white spaces tour, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hit the road once again to educate consumers about the upcoming digital television transition. The five commissioners and FCC staff will fan out across the nation over the next few months to ensure that citizens are not left in the dark come February ...
Shatner Helps Launch Video Autograph Startup
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - William Shatner sat in a drab office staring at a TV monitor displaying a message he was supposed to read to a fan while signing an autograph, but “Star Trek's" Captain Kirk wasn't very happy. “I can't do this, this is crazy," Shatner said. The message on screenwhich was submitted by the ...
Logitech Buys Ultimate Ears for $34 Million
Logitech announced this morning that it had acquired Irvine, CA-based Ultimate Ears. Logitech picked up the high-end headphone manufacturer fo $34 million in cash. “Ultimate Ears is a perfect fit for Logitech and our audio business," said Logitech's chief executive, Gerald Quindlen, in a statement. “Since its inception, Ultimate Ears has been driven by innovation, close ...
Report: Feds Do Little to Fight Spam, Spyware
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - While Web users drown in spam and fend off scams aimed at stealing their money, U.S. federal and state law enforcement authorities are doing little to resolve what has become a multi-billion-dollar problem, a think tank said on Monday. In the 20 states that give a number for consumer complaints, there were roughly ...
Shutterfly Share Sites Adds Photo-Sharing, Social Networking
Shutterfly is jumping on the social networking bandwagon with Shutterfly Share Sites, a service that will allow users to create personalized Web sites that will allow for collaboration with other members. Members who sign up with get their own URL at membername.shutterfly.com, as well as a Shutterfly @sfly.com e-mail address. To get started, sign in to ...
Air-Powered Car Aims for 2010 Launch
Cars running on nothing but air could soon start rolling up emissions-free mileage here in the United States. Developed by a former Formula One engineer at the European MDI corporation, the air car is already a working prototype of a personal vehicle utilizing compressed air propulsion. After a round of alleged deals with the Indian Tata ...
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