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Skype On The Fritz

Skype, the communication life blood of many freelancers and international companies, has released a statement that a software glitch has left it’s users worldwide without service.

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iPhone — Industry Breakthrough or Just Another Expensive Gadget?

Do you have your iPhone yet? Is it living up to Steve Jobs’ promises? It seems to be getting some pretty good reviews. So, far the biggest concern…

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AVG Adds Anti-Spyware and Anti-Rootkit To It’s Free Software Line-Up

When rebuilding my computer I discovered that AVG is now offering an anti-spyware and an ante-rootkit version of their software. The anti-spyware offers a shield…

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Newcomer CastTV secures $3.1 Million in Funding

While the big guys struggle with adapting their algorithms to understand and find video content, the newcomer CastTV is building up quite a bit of steam. Yesterday they released a statement that they have secured $3.2 million in Series A financing with Draper Fisher Juvetson leading the way. CastTV is touting ….

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To All You iPod Toting Music Lovers

Steve Jobs recently threw down the digital music gauntlet and lashed out at the big four music companies (Universal, Sony BMG, Warner and EMI). (Thoughts on Music Steve Jobs) Jobs states that Apple only locks the music they sell at iTunes because of the DRM(Digital Rights Management) rules the music companies insist on using. He also, says that Apple would gladly support DRM free music. “This is clearly…

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