Topic: Science and Technology

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Manufacturers say mobile telephones remain safe from attacks by viruses

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 12:23 AM

	Mobile phone handset manufacturers have reassured users that their products remained safe from viruses and stressed that they took the discovery of the world's first computer "worm" aimed at mobile phones seriously. Read full article: 'Manufacturers say mobile telephones remain safe from attacks by viruses'

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Articles: 'Syberia II' requires brains, not brawn

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 07:22 AM

	Not all video games star muscle-bound, gun-wielding action heroes out for vengeance. "Syberia," a title that launched in fall 2002 for the PC, was a refreshingly slower-paced game that focused on character interaction, puzzle-solving and story. No guns. No aliens. No exploding vehicles. Read full article: ''Syberia II' requires brains, not brawn'

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Articles: Nintendo goes old school

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 07:20 AM

	On a recent trip to my parents' house, I unearthed a long-forgotten treasure: My beloved old Nintendo NES game console, circa 1986. Right next to it was a shoebox filled with my old games. Read full article: 'Nintendo goes old school'

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Articles: Nintendo developing new home game console

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 07:17 AM

	Nintendo Co., which dominates the portable video-game machine market, said Wednesday it is developing a new home game console code-named "Revolution" in an apparent attempt to catch up with rival Sony. Read full article: 'Nintendo developing new home game console'

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Articles: Group sues over 'locked' wireless phones

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 07:02 AM

	Claiming cell phone users are being unfairly denied the right to use existing handsets when they switch carriers, a California consumer group sued three of the nation's largest wireless companies Monday. Read full article: 'Group sues over 'locked' wireless phones'

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Articles: Microsoft to emerging markets: We've got a deal for you

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 07:00 AM

	The long-running legal battles between Microsoft Corp. and governments in Europe and the United States make the company look like a partner in a bad marriage, ready to walk out and call the divorce lawyer. Read full article: 'Microsoft to emerging markets: We've got a deal for you'

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Articles: Apple launches wireless device for PCs, Macs

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 06:58 AM

	Apple Computer Inc. broadened its support of Windows-based computers Monday, introducing a new wireless access device designed to work with computers running either Mac OS X or Microsoft Corp.'s operating system. Read full article: 'Apple launches wireless device for PCs, Macs'

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Articles: Technology helping to guide the blind

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 06:54 AM

	A Finnish government research project that combines cell phones, wireless Internet, global positioning, and voice technology to help the blind move freely in cities is ready for testing this fall. Read full article: 'Technology helping to guide the blind'

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Articles: Apple launches faster Power Mac G5

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 06:52 AM

	Apple Computer Inc. rolled out its fastest-ever desktop computer on Wednesday with processors that run as fast as 2.5 gigahertz, but the company fell short of its earlier goal to offer a 3.0 gigahertz chip-based system by this month. Read full article: 'Apple launches faster Power Mac G5'

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Articles: Web newspaper registration stirs debate

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 06:49 AM

	Imagine if a trip to the corner newsstand required handing over your name, address, age, and income to the cashier before you could pick up the daily newspaper. Read full article: 'Web newspaper registration stirs debate'

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