IE9 64-bit underperformed significantly compared to its 32-bit counterpart and other browsers in recent JavaScript benchmark tests. The results cast doubt on the readiness of 64-bit IE9 for widespread use.
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Illinois is the fourth state to pass a law that taxes online purchases. The tax goes into effect immediately and applies to all online retailers that don’t have a brick-and-mortar store in Illinois. This means that Amazon.com, Overstock.com, and B&H Photo, among others, will now be required to collect sales tax from Illinois customers.
Amazon kills off 9,000 affiliates in Illinois due to internet sales tax, businesses flee Read More »
In an ironic twist, Napster co-founder Justin Timberlake is bidding for Warner Music Group, one of the major record labels that sued Napster for copyright infringement. The outcome of the bid is still uncertain, but it would be a major WTF moment in tech history if Timberlake’s consortium wins.
Napster co-founder to own a part of Warner Music Group? Read More »
Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) is unencrypted and vulnerable to spyware. This means that all information transferred over the PSN can be decrypted by anyone who builds their own custom firmware with custom certificates. This includes sensitive data such as credit card information and account information.
Major privacy and security concerns raised about PSN Read More »
A Greek researcher has discovered that dichloroacetic acid (DCA) may be a promising cancer treatment, but it’s not being pursued by big pharma because it’s cheap and unpatented.
Possible cure for cancer being snubbed by Big Pharma Read More »
Apple didn’t add any cameras to the iPad 2, so the Ron is disappointed and will wait for the iPad 3.
The Day My Dreams Were Crushed Read More »
Nokia claims its ringtone is heard 1.8 billion times per day, making it one of the most popular sounds in the world.
Nokia’s horn gets tooted – by Nokia. Read More »
A Naperville, IL man falls victim to an elaborate online romance scam, losing $200,000 over the course of two and a half years.
Biggest payday yet for Nigerian scammers Read More »
NewEgg marks up professional installation for a single HDMI cable by 2,500%
Install HDMI cables like a boss Read More »
Hacktivist group Anonymous has denied sending a cease and desist letter to Westboro Baptist Church. Anonymous claims that the letter was a honeypot created by WBC to lure unsuspecting Anonymous members into performing a DDoS attack. Anonymous warns WBC that they are not currently a priority, but if they become “lulzworthy” enough, they may consider taking action.
Westboro Baptist Church tries to troll Anonymous Read More »
Now even stalking need not be difficult. The new breakup notifier app for facebook will send you an email when the object of your creepy affection changes her relationship status. To the ladies and gents I stalk, don’t worry. I’m not just a stalker, I harass too, so I’ll never get tired of the legwork
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Twitter has suspended two popular third-party apps, UberTwitter and Twidroyd, for violating its policies. The company says the apps were involved in a privacy issue, trademark infringement, and changing the content of users’ Tweets in order to make money.
[Updated] Bitter about better apps, Twitter suspends UberTwitter and Twidroyd Read More »
Ancient Brits may have been the original badasses, using human skulls as drinking cups 15,000 years ago.
Ancient Brits were cannibals, drank from skulls Read More »
A woman is suing a mall after she fell into a fountain while texting. The woman claims that the mall is responsible for her injuries because they did not do enough to protect her from herself.
Stupid lady wants to sue mall for not aiding her with her stupidity Read More »
