Wednesday, October 31, 2012

[Technology] FCC Details Storm-Related Cellphone Problems

FCC Details Storm-Related Cellphone Problems
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Sandy-downs-25-of-mobile-transmitters-3998240.php
Power systems failures throughout the Northeast have been the main culprits in the shutdown of more than 20 percent of the cell tower sites in 10 states, causing millions of lost calls on Wednesday, government and industry officials said.

Google Earth 7 gets tour guide and 3D imagery features
http://www.slashgear.com/google-earth-7-gets-tour-guide-and-3d-imagery-features-31255130/
Earlier this year, Google released tour guide and 3D imagery for Google Earth mobile. The features allow users to view cities in 3D, and to go on guided tours of over 11,000 faraway places from the comfort of their handheld.

Pentagon plans to buy iPhones, Androids in threat to BlackBerry's market share
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/rim-starts-carrier-testingblackberry-10-devices_776073.html
The Pentagon is planning to open its network for the first time to Apple iPhones and devices running Google's Android operating system, a threat to BlackBerry maker Research in Motion.

Sandy dampens Google debut
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/googles-new-nexus-4-nexus-10-nexus-7-all-you-need-to-know/303000-11.html
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Now stuff your face with candy and read about Google and Microsoft in this issue of Spec Tech!

Flamboyant Megaupload founder unveils file-sharing sequel
http://www.3news.co.nz/Elaborate-claims-about-new-Dotcom-site/tabid/412/articleID/275057/Default.aspx
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Like a good Hollywood sequel, Megaupload is back. Kim Dotcom, the founder of the shuttered file-sharing site that housed everything from family photos to blockbuster films, on Thursday announced a new online storage service ...

Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
http://rt.com/usa/news/sandy-aftermath-before-after-708/
From New York City's mobile emergency alert system to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency providing satellite imagery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supercomputers to a new ...

Hyundai adds new Elantra hatchback
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSGV-pAdDndRg6dYN88ixh3VZhaQ?docId=e32b5e3e78634df0a1f933b322a19c18
The new-for-2013 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is a stylish, fuel-sipping, nimble car with surprisingly quiet interior and luxury touches that include a huge panoramic sunroof and a sliding center armrest.

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