Survey: Those With E-book Readers Read 40% More Than Physical Book Readers

August 27, 2010
Survey: Those With E-book Readers Read 40% More Than Physical Book Readers

The Wall Street Journal consolidated a few different studies on e-book readers, giving further credence to what I posited in my Kindle review: E-book readers encourage reading.
The most informative survey was conducted recently by Marketing and Research Resources, Inc.–but paid for by Sony, a pioneer of e-book readers and a company with a considerable stake [...]

Microsoft leaks Internet Explorer 9 screenshot

August 27, 2010
Microsoft leaks Internet Explorer 9 screenshot

Microsoft has given web users a sneak peak of what Internet Explorer 9 will look like ahead of the launch of an IE9 beta on September 15.
According to ZDNet blogger Mary Jo Foley, a screenshot of the new web browser was posted on Microsoft’s Russian Press site yesterday.
IE9 appears to feature a more minimalistic design [...]

Back to School Guide 2010: Digital media players

August 16, 2010
Back to School Guide 2010: Digital media players

This summer’s Back to School Guide for portable media players (music and video) is virtually the same as my last fall Holiday Guide, with one major addition that has taken over as my personal video player and web browsing device. There have not been many new products released in the portable media space and the [...]

SMS used to verify charity organizations in Singapore

August 16, 2010
SMS used to verify charity organizations in Singapore

Singapore’s Commissioner of Charities (COC) has launched a new SMS verification service, which allows people to check whether an organisation has a permit to solicit donations in public. The idea is part of the key new initiatives introduced this year to improve charity governance and regulatory compliance to maintain public confidence in charitable giving.
The [...]

Hurd snubbed HP board to settle claims

August 16, 2010
Hurd snubbed HP board to settle claims

The board of HP felt snubbed by Mark Hurd’s solo efforts to settle a sexual harassment case brought by contractor Jodie Fisher.
Hurd and Fisher reached agreement on 4 August without the knowledge or support of the board of directors at HP. The next day there was meant to be a mediation meeting between the two [...]

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