Yahoo employees demoralized over leadership woes - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Employees at digital media portal Yahoo! have little reason to go "Yahoo," according to a just-released annual poll of workers there.
Tech site All Things Digital said the Yahoo Employee Satisfaction Survey (YESS) paints a picture of a deeply demoralized workplace.
"One major drop was the employee assessment of senior leadership, under the question of whether 'Yahoo is an effectively managed well-run organization.' That dropped 11 percent from last year," AllThingsD reported.
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10/27/11
Facebook to build server farm in Arctic - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Facebook to build server farm in Arctic - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "How much cooler can social networking giant Facebook get?
Facebook is planning to build a multimillion-dollar server farm on the edge of the Arctic circle to house its computer servers, UK's The Telegraph reported.
Such a move will also mark the first time Facebook locates a server farm outside the US.
The Telegraph said the facility at Luleå town in northern Sweden - at the northern tip of the Baltic Sea, 62 miles south of the Arctic Circle, once completed, would use as much electricity as a town of 50,000 people.
"The climate will allow them to just use only air for cooling the servers," said Mats Engman, chief executive of the Aurorum Science Park.
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Facebook is planning to build a multimillion-dollar server farm on the edge of the Arctic circle to house its computer servers, UK's The Telegraph reported.
Such a move will also mark the first time Facebook locates a server farm outside the US.
The Telegraph said the facility at Luleå town in northern Sweden - at the northern tip of the Baltic Sea, 62 miles south of the Arctic Circle, once completed, would use as much electricity as a town of 50,000 people.
"The climate will allow them to just use only air for cooling the servers," said Mats Engman, chief executive of the Aurorum Science Park.
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Windows Phone 7 Facebook app gets much-overdue update - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Windows Phone 7 Facebook app gets much-overdue update - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Finally, Facebook users who have phones running Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 would be getting a long-overdue update to their Facebook app next week.
Tech site Pocket-Lint.com reported Joe Belfiore, who is behind the look and feel of Windows Phone 7, confirmed the updated app is coming and will have new features.
"Confirming the news at Nokia World in London, Belfiore told the crowd in attendance that users will be able to deep link into the app to allow shortcut tiles on the Windows Phone 7 homepage," it said.
It said this means Messages and News Feeds can be indicated on the Homepage of phones running the updated Windows Phone 7 Mango.
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Tech site Pocket-Lint.com reported Joe Belfiore, who is behind the look and feel of Windows Phone 7, confirmed the updated app is coming and will have new features.
"Confirming the news at Nokia World in London, Belfiore told the crowd in attendance that users will be able to deep link into the app to allow shortcut tiles on the Windows Phone 7 homepage," it said.
It said this means Messages and News Feeds can be indicated on the Homepage of phones running the updated Windows Phone 7 Mango.
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10/26/11
NLEX offers new traffic monitoring technology | Inquirer Technology
NLEX offers new traffic monitoring technology | Inquirer Technology: "MANILA, Philippines – The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), along with a Filipino company, has developed a new technology called Automatic Vehicle Locator System (AVLS) that will help improve the response time of patrol vehicles to any incident throughout the highway.
Gerry Aberilla, vice president for Traffic Operations of Tollways Management Corporation (TMC), said the software programming was developed by a 100 percent Filipino-owned company in partnership with TMC. Filipino software programmers were challenged in creating the system because it was customized for the real-time needs of TMC.
“Development began last year and it was optimized just July of this year” Aberilla said in an exclusive interview. AVLS will be fully utilized in the traffic management of the NLEX during the exodus of people for the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. This will be the first time AVLS will be tested in a major event, he added.
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Gerry Aberilla, vice president for Traffic Operations of Tollways Management Corporation (TMC), said the software programming was developed by a 100 percent Filipino-owned company in partnership with TMC. Filipino software programmers were challenged in creating the system because it was customized for the real-time needs of TMC.
“Development began last year and it was optimized just July of this year” Aberilla said in an exclusive interview. AVLS will be fully utilized in the traffic management of the NLEX during the exodus of people for the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. This will be the first time AVLS will be tested in a major event, he added.
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NLEX offers new traffic monitoring technology | Inquirer Technology
NLEX offers new traffic monitoring technology | Inquirer Technology: "MANILA, Philippines – The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), along with a Filipino company, has developed a new technology called Automatic Vehicle Locator System (AVLS) that will help improve the response time of patrol vehicles to any incident throughout the highway.
Gerry Aberilla, vice president for Traffic Operations of Tollways Management Corporation (TMC), said the software programming was developed by a 100 percent Filipino-owned company in partnership with TMC. Filipino software programmers were challenged in creating the system because it was customized for the real-time needs of TMC.
“Development began last year and it was optimized just July of this year” Aberilla said in an exclusive interview. AVLS will be fully utilized in the traffic management of the NLEX during the exodus of people for the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. This will be the first time AVLS will be tested in a major event, he added.
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Gerry Aberilla, vice president for Traffic Operations of Tollways Management Corporation (TMC), said the software programming was developed by a 100 percent Filipino-owned company in partnership with TMC. Filipino software programmers were challenged in creating the system because it was customized for the real-time needs of TMC.
“Development began last year and it was optimized just July of this year” Aberilla said in an exclusive interview. AVLS will be fully utilized in the traffic management of the NLEX during the exodus of people for the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. This will be the first time AVLS will be tested in a major event, he added.
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Nokia launches Windows smartphone to regain market share | Inquirer Technology
Nokia launches Windows smartphone to regain market share | Inquirer Technology: "STOCKHOLM—Finland’s Nokia, struggling to remain the world’s top mobile phone maker amid fierce competition, launched Wednesday its first smartphone using the Windows platform, which it hopes will secure profitability.
Nokia launched the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 smartphones, to be rolled out starting next month in selected markets.
The success of the new phones is seen as do-or-die for Nokia, with its market share plunging as smartphone users flock to the hugely popular iPhone by Apple, RIM’s Blackberry and handsets running Google’s Android platform.
Chief executive Stephen Elop in February announced a radical company restructuring and the phasing out of Symbian as Nokia’s smartphone software in favor of a partnership with Microsoft.
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Nokia launched the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 smartphones, to be rolled out starting next month in selected markets.
The success of the new phones is seen as do-or-die for Nokia, with its market share plunging as smartphone users flock to the hugely popular iPhone by Apple, RIM’s Blackberry and handsets running Google’s Android platform.
Chief executive Stephen Elop in February announced a radical company restructuring and the phasing out of Symbian as Nokia’s smartphone software in favor of a partnership with Microsoft.
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Online movies luring viewers away from primetime TV | Inquirer Technology
Online movies luring viewers away from primetime TV | Inquirer Technology: "OTTAWA—Services allowing North Americans to watch movies and television shows over the Internet is luring droves of viewers away from primetime television, a report showed Wednesday.
Waterloo, Ontario-based Sandvine said such online streaming has risen dramatically over the past year to become the top network traffic in North America during the peak period of 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
What it calls real-time entertainment now accounts for 60 percent of all Internet traffic in the evening, up 10 percentage points from last year, according to the data it has aggregated from network service providers.
The majority of real-time entertainment (55 percent) is destined for game consoles, set-top boxes, smart TVs and mobile devices used at home, while only 45 percent goes to desktop and laptop computers, according to the report.
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Waterloo, Ontario-based Sandvine said such online streaming has risen dramatically over the past year to become the top network traffic in North America during the peak period of 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
What it calls real-time entertainment now accounts for 60 percent of all Internet traffic in the evening, up 10 percentage points from last year, according to the data it has aggregated from network service providers.
The majority of real-time entertainment (55 percent) is destined for game consoles, set-top boxes, smart TVs and mobile devices used at home, while only 45 percent goes to desktop and laptop computers, according to the report.
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More progress seen in porting Siri to 'older' Apple devices - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
More progress seen in porting Siri to 'older' Apple devices - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "With Apple Inc. still restricting voice-activated assistant Siri to its new iPhone 4S, developers remain hard at work to bring it to other Apple devices.
Developers iH8sn0w and Jack (@Jackoplane), and beta tester Joshua Tucker, are working to port Siri to an iPhone 4 and an even earlier iPhone 3GS.
"Currently, the port is being tested on an iPhone 4. However, the end goal is to port Siri to all devices. Right now, we can not make any promises to when those will be, however the iPhone 3GS is looking promising for the next step," they said.
They said they are writing the code from the ground up for performance purposes and to avoid copyright infringement. They hinted this work may take "weeks."
However, the catch —as expected— is that a non-iPhone 4S must be jailbroken, or modified to accept unauthorized apps, to use the port.
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Developers iH8sn0w and Jack (@Jackoplane), and beta tester Joshua Tucker, are working to port Siri to an iPhone 4 and an even earlier iPhone 3GS.
"Currently, the port is being tested on an iPhone 4. However, the end goal is to port Siri to all devices. Right now, we can not make any promises to when those will be, however the iPhone 3GS is looking promising for the next step," they said.
They said they are writing the code from the ground up for performance purposes and to avoid copyright infringement. They hinted this work may take "weeks."
However, the catch —as expected— is that a non-iPhone 4S must be jailbroken, or modified to accept unauthorized apps, to use the port.
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China vows stricter controls on social media - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
China vows stricter controls on social media - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "BEIJING, Oct 26 (Reuters) - China will intensify controls of online social media and instant messaging tools, the ruling Communist Party said in an agenda-setting document that marks the government's highest-level reaction so far to the explosive growth of microblogs.
Beijing's vow to strengthen Internet administration and promote content acceptable to the ruling party appeared in the communique of a recent party leadership conclave published in the official People's Daily on Wednesday.
Communiques from the Communist Party's Central Committee, which held its annual meeting this month, set the broad agenda for policy-makers. This one made clear that party leaders are looking for ways to better control, not snuff out, the microblog services that have become wildly popular channels for spreading news and opinion that can unsettle the government.
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Beijing's vow to strengthen Internet administration and promote content acceptable to the ruling party appeared in the communique of a recent party leadership conclave published in the official People's Daily on Wednesday.
Communiques from the Communist Party's Central Committee, which held its annual meeting this month, set the broad agenda for policy-makers. This one made clear that party leaders are looking for ways to better control, not snuff out, the microblog services that have become wildly popular channels for spreading news and opinion that can unsettle the government.
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Nokia N9 review - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Nokia N9 review - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The Nokia N9 is the most interesting phone that came out of the Finnish company in years. Not only because it comes with totally different OS but also because it represents what Nokia could have become if it had done this strategy way earlier.
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Semi-tethered iOS5 Jailbreak out - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Semi-tethered iOS5 Jailbreak out - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Less than a month after Apple Inc. launched its latest operating system for mobile devices, iOS 5, developers have come up with a way to jailbreak it semi-tethered.
The author of the latest jailbreak, BigBoss, said the latest version of his tool - 0.7.9 - may be useful for owners of jailbroken iPhones who are on the road.
"What is semitethered jailbreak and why do you care? In short, it is protection for if your device reboots while you’re on the road," BigBoss said.
He noted the current jailbreak for iOS 5 is tethered, meaning a jailbroken phone that has trouble booting will have to be booted with the help of a PC.
If the device crashes and reboots while the user is out on the road, there is not much the user can do.
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The author of the latest jailbreak, BigBoss, said the latest version of his tool - 0.7.9 - may be useful for owners of jailbroken iPhones who are on the road.
"What is semitethered jailbreak and why do you care? In short, it is protection for if your device reboots while you’re on the road," BigBoss said.
He noted the current jailbreak for iOS 5 is tethered, meaning a jailbroken phone that has trouble booting will have to be booted with the help of a PC.
If the device crashes and reboots while the user is out on the road, there is not much the user can do.
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Apple wins 'slide to unlock' patent - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Apple wins 'slide to unlock' patent - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Now, it's official: the "Slide to Unlock" gesture that debuted on the original Apple iPhone in 2007 is Apple's property.
This development may force non-Apple phone makers to adopt a different locking mechanism to replace the function, which has become ubiquitous on various devices and platforms.
The United States Patent & Trademark Office issued Tuesday a patent grant to Apple for the "Slide to Unlock" gesture, enthusiast site 9to5mac.com reported.
"The iOS chief Scott Forstall is credited as one of the inventors, in addition to Apple engineers Imran Chaudhri, Bas Ording, Freddy Allen Anzures, Marcel Van Os, Stephen O. Lemay and Greg Christie. Apple actually filed a patent application in December of 2005, a little over a year ahead of the iPhone introduction at the Macworld Expo. Of course, the work on the iPhone had begun a few years earlier," it said.
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This development may force non-Apple phone makers to adopt a different locking mechanism to replace the function, which has become ubiquitous on various devices and platforms.
The United States Patent & Trademark Office issued Tuesday a patent grant to Apple for the "Slide to Unlock" gesture, enthusiast site 9to5mac.com reported.
"The iOS chief Scott Forstall is credited as one of the inventors, in addition to Apple engineers Imran Chaudhri, Bas Ording, Freddy Allen Anzures, Marcel Van Os, Stephen O. Lemay and Greg Christie. Apple actually filed a patent application in December of 2005, a little over a year ahead of the iPhone introduction at the Macworld Expo. Of course, the work on the iPhone had begun a few years earlier," it said.
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Facebook asked to reinstate Honduras whistleblower's account - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Facebook asked to reinstate Honduras whistleblower's account - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Was it right for social networking juggernaut Facebook to disable a user’s account because she used a pseudonym?
A group of Hondurans think not, as they asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to reinstate the account of a female blogger who they said must use a false name while reporting on crime there.
“La Gringa is a serious, long-time blogger (since 2006) who lives in the most dangerous city in the most dangerous country in the world according to the United Nations - Honduras, where 17 journalists have been murdered in the past two years (and) where many reporters are afraid to write about organized crime or political matters," they said in a petition addressed to Zuckerberg.
“By disabling her account, Facebook is silencing one of the few internet voices in English in Honduras. We hope that Facebook will take a serious look at her account and consider reinstating it," they added.
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A group of Hondurans think not, as they asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to reinstate the account of a female blogger who they said must use a false name while reporting on crime there.
“La Gringa is a serious, long-time blogger (since 2006) who lives in the most dangerous city in the most dangerous country in the world according to the United Nations - Honduras, where 17 journalists have been murdered in the past two years (and) where many reporters are afraid to write about organized crime or political matters," they said in a petition addressed to Zuckerberg.
“By disabling her account, Facebook is silencing one of the few internet voices in English in Honduras. We hope that Facebook will take a serious look at her account and consider reinstating it," they added.
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Twitter rolls out new timeline update - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Twitter rolls out new timeline update - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Micro-blogging site Twitter is quietly rolling out an update to its Timeline feature, enhancing many of the contents there, a tech blog reported.
Pinglio.com founder Patrick Bisch said the new Timeline now allows users to click individual tweets to expand conversations, media, and RTs (retweets).
"Alternatively, when hovering over a tweet, an Open link appears and can be clicked to expanding the tweet. Once opened, a Close link appears to close the expanded tweet. I haven’t seen any official word on this from the official Twitter account or their blog, but a few users are reporting it," Bisch said.
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Pinglio.com founder Patrick Bisch said the new Timeline now allows users to click individual tweets to expand conversations, media, and RTs (retweets).
"Alternatively, when hovering over a tweet, an Open link appears and can be clicked to expanding the tweet. Once opened, a Close link appears to close the expanded tweet. I haven’t seen any official word on this from the official Twitter account or their blog, but a few users are reporting it," Bisch said.
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Nokia unveils first Windows phones - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Nokia unveils first Windows phones - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The world's largest cellphone maker Nokia unveiled its first phones using Microsoft software on Wednesday, hoping they will kick-start a rescue of its ailing smartphone business.
The Finnish group, struggling to keep up with nimbler rivals in a hotly contested industry, unveiled the lumia 710 and lumia 800 in London and priced them at 270 and 420 euros respectively excluding taxes and subsidies.
Crucially, the lumia 800 will include the full and free navigation service users crave.
The phones will be available in European and other markets around the world by the end of this year and in the United States in early 2012 and into mainland China in the first half of 2012.
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The Finnish group, struggling to keep up with nimbler rivals in a hotly contested industry, unveiled the lumia 710 and lumia 800 in London and priced them at 270 and 420 euros respectively excluding taxes and subsidies.
Crucially, the lumia 800 will include the full and free navigation service users crave.
The phones will be available in European and other markets around the world by the end of this year and in the United States in early 2012 and into mainland China in the first half of 2012.
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Twitter rolls out new timeline update - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Twitter rolls out new timeline update - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Micro-blogging site Twitter is quietly rolling out an update to its Timeline feature, enhancing many of the contents there, a tech blog reported.
Pinglio.com founder Patrick Bisch said the new Timeline now allows users to click individual tweets to expand conversations, media, and RTs (retweets).
"Alternatively, when hovering over a tweet, an Open link appears and can be clicked to expanding the tweet. Once opened, a Close link appears to close the expanded tweet. I haven’t seen any official word on this from the official Twitter account or their blog, but a few users are reporting it," Bisch said.
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Pinglio.com founder Patrick Bisch said the new Timeline now allows users to click individual tweets to expand conversations, media, and RTs (retweets).
"Alternatively, when hovering over a tweet, an Open link appears and can be clicked to expanding the tweet. Once opened, a Close link appears to close the expanded tweet. I haven’t seen any official word on this from the official Twitter account or their blog, but a few users are reporting it," Bisch said.
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House wants to install more e-voting gadgets - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
House wants to install more e-voting gadgets - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The House of Representatives is seeking another round of funding for an additional set of e-voting interface gadgets that it wants to install at the session hall in Quezon City.
Rep. Alfredo “Albee" Benitez (3rd District, Negros Occidental) has authored House Resolution 1783 that calls on the House of Representatives to review and evaluate the biometric electronic voting system in the chamber.
Benitez said the 239 e-voting gadgets already installed at the session hall are short of 46 units since the chamber now has a total of 285 members.
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Rep. Alfredo “Albee" Benitez (3rd District, Negros Occidental) has authored House Resolution 1783 that calls on the House of Representatives to review and evaluate the biometric electronic voting system in the chamber.
Benitez said the 239 e-voting gadgets already installed at the session hall are short of 46 units since the chamber now has a total of 285 members.
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10/25/11
HIMOAP promotes Philippines as top healthcare outsourcing destination | Inquirer Technology
HIMOAP promotes Philippines as top healthcare outsourcing destination | Inquirer Technology: "SANTA CLARA, California—The Healthcare Information Management Outsourcing Association of the Philippines (HIMOAP) is setting new heights in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) arena in the world today. As the leading markets – United States, Canada, Europe – pose for a growing healthcare information management (HIM) sector, the Philippines is poised to be the emerging and leading destination for various outsourcing in health information management.
HIMOAP held its second annual conference last September 15, 2011 at the New World Hotel, dubbed as the Healthcare Information Management Outsourcing Services Congress 2011 (HIMOSC 2011) with this year’s theme, “Driving Sustainable and Dynamic Business Growth in the Philippines through Education and Innovation.”
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HIMOAP held its second annual conference last September 15, 2011 at the New World Hotel, dubbed as the Healthcare Information Management Outsourcing Services Congress 2011 (HIMOSC 2011) with this year’s theme, “Driving Sustainable and Dynamic Business Growth in the Philippines through Education and Innovation.”
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Apple posts video of Jobs memorial | Inquirer Technology
Apple posts video of Jobs memorial | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is allowing the general public to get a look at a star-studded memorial service it held for employees to celebrate the life of Steve Jobs at its California headquarters last week.
Apple Inc. posted a link on its website late Sunday to a video of the service, which was held on Wednesday morning in an outdoor amphitheater in the center of the company’s campus. The ceremony was intensely private. It was closed to the public and media handlers shooed reporters away from Apple’s buildings at the time.
Apple Inc. has not held any public services for Jobs, the company’s visionary co-founder who died at age 56 on Oct. 5 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Apple Inc. posted a link on its website late Sunday to a video of the service, which was held on Wednesday morning in an outdoor amphitheater in the center of the company’s campus. The ceremony was intensely private. It was closed to the public and media handlers shooed reporters away from Apple’s buildings at the time.
Apple Inc. has not held any public services for Jobs, the company’s visionary co-founder who died at age 56 on Oct. 5 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Steve Jobs: A genius but a bad, mean manager | Inquirer Technology
Steve Jobs: A genius but a bad, mean manager | Inquirer Technology: "WASHINGTON—Apple Inc. cofounder Steve Jobs revolutionized multiple industries with his cutting-edge products but he was not the world’s best manager, according to biographer Walter Isaacson.
Jobs changed the course of personal computing during two stints at Apple and then brought a revolution to the mobile market, but the inspiring genius is known for his hard edges that have often times alienated colleagues and early investors with his my-way-or-the-highway dictums in his quest for perfection.
“He’s not warm and fuzzy … He was not the world’s greatest manager. In fact, he could have been one of the world’s worst managers,” Isaacson said on Sunday in an interview with “60 Minutes” on CBS.
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Jobs changed the course of personal computing during two stints at Apple and then brought a revolution to the mobile market, but the inspiring genius is known for his hard edges that have often times alienated colleagues and early investors with his my-way-or-the-highway dictums in his quest for perfection.
“He’s not warm and fuzzy … He was not the world’s greatest manager. In fact, he could have been one of the world’s worst managers,” Isaacson said on Sunday in an interview with “60 Minutes” on CBS.
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File-sharing firm closes down amid copyright row - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
File-sharing firm closes down amid copyright row - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A Taiwan-based company behind a popular peer-to-peer file-sharing software has decided to close down over a two-year-old copyright dispute.
The firm, Foxy Media Inc., said over the weekend it would stop its services that it said could be used to download files illegally.
"Foxy's strong file-sharing function has resulted in severe leakage of confidential information, as some users were using the program improperly. For this reason, a court in Taiwan has ruled it to be controversial software," Foxy Media said, according to a report from Taiwan's Central News Agency.
As of Sunday afternoon (Manila time), visitors to the Foxy website (tw.gofoxy.net) were greeted by only a blank page.
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The firm, Foxy Media Inc., said over the weekend it would stop its services that it said could be used to download files illegally.
"Foxy's strong file-sharing function has resulted in severe leakage of confidential information, as some users were using the program improperly. For this reason, a court in Taiwan has ruled it to be controversial software," Foxy Media said, according to a report from Taiwan's Central News Agency.
As of Sunday afternoon (Manila time), visitors to the Foxy website (tw.gofoxy.net) were greeted by only a blank page.
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Jobs' Chinese-language bio sets records in Taiwan - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Jobs' Chinese-language bio sets records in Taiwan - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Just like they do for Apple products, Apple fans in Taiwan lined up at bookstores before the start of store hours Monday to buy a copy of the Chinese-language biography of the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs.
People lined up outside bookstores as early as 6 a.m., a full hour before the book went on sale at 7 a.m., Taiwan's Central News Agency reported.
"I got here at about 6:10 a.m. I hope to read the book as soon as possible, although I have to rush to work soon after buying it," said Huang Wan-ru, a 31-year-old office worker who was at the front of the queue.
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People lined up outside bookstores as early as 6 a.m., a full hour before the book went on sale at 7 a.m., Taiwan's Central News Agency reported.
"I got here at about 6:10 a.m. I hope to read the book as soon as possible, although I have to rush to work soon after buying it," said Huang Wan-ru, a 31-year-old office worker who was at the front of the queue.
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When solar power meets social media - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
When solar power meets social media - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Eco-minded techies who recharge their devices with solar power and wouldn't mind bragging about it may want to get this gadget.
The new solar charging system from German firm Changers can generate up to four watts an hour - then tell about your commitment to clean energy on Facebook and Twitter.
"Make your CO2 savings visible and share it with your friends. Contribute to a cooler world," it said on its website (http://www.changers.com/en).
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The new solar charging system from German firm Changers can generate up to four watts an hour - then tell about your commitment to clean energy on Facebook and Twitter.
"Make your CO2 savings visible and share it with your friends. Contribute to a cooler world," it said on its website (http://www.changers.com/en).
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Hacker uses LED billboard to 'express' road rage - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Hacker uses LED billboard to 'express' road rage - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Instead of flashing the finger or engaging in drag racing, a hacker rigged an LED display on his car's rear window as a response to "road rage."
Gagandeep Singh set up the 40-x-16-inch LED matrix display and affixed it to his car's rear window, tech site Engadget said.
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Gagandeep Singh set up the 40-x-16-inch LED matrix display and affixed it to his car's rear window, tech site Engadget said.
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Apple 'live streams' Jobs memorial - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Apple 'live streams' Jobs memorial - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Apple Inc. is making public a video of the special event it held at its corporate campus in California to say goodbye to its late co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs.
"Celebrating Steve" is an 80-minute video available on Apple's website, showing the event at its campus last Oct. 19, enthusiast site AppleInsider said.
Thousands of people had watched the event in person and around the world, as Apple closed its retail stores to let employees watch a live feed of the event.
AppleInsider said the "Celebrating Steve" event featured performances by Coldplay and Norah Jones, while Apple's campus was decorated with large banners displaying pictures of Jobs from over the years.
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"Celebrating Steve" is an 80-minute video available on Apple's website, showing the event at its campus last Oct. 19, enthusiast site AppleInsider said.
Thousands of people had watched the event in person and around the world, as Apple closed its retail stores to let employees watch a live feed of the event.
AppleInsider said the "Celebrating Steve" event featured performances by Coldplay and Norah Jones, while Apple's campus was decorated with large banners displaying pictures of Jobs from over the years.
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Mobile, BIOS cyberthreats on the rise - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Mobile, BIOS cyberthreats on the rise - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Threats to mobile devices and infections to computers' basic input-output systems (BIOS) continued to go up in September, a computer security firm said.
In its September malware statistics report, Kaspersky Labs noted 559 of 680 new malware programs “in the wild" targeted devices using Google's Android OS.
“It was obvious that sooner or later the majority of malicious programs for mobile devices were going to make extensive use of the Internet for such things as connecting to remote servers to receive commands," said Kaspersky Lab security expert Alexander Gostev.
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In its September malware statistics report, Kaspersky Labs noted 559 of 680 new malware programs “in the wild" targeted devices using Google's Android OS.
“It was obvious that sooner or later the majority of malicious programs for mobile devices were going to make extensive use of the Internet for such things as connecting to remote servers to receive commands," said Kaspersky Lab security expert Alexander Gostev.
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UN tweetcon tackles womens' role vs climate change - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
UN tweetcon tackles womens' role vs climate change - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "United Nations (UN) Climate Chief Christiana Figueres on Monday held a one-hour Twitter conference with participants from around the world to discuss the role of women in fighting climate change.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) invited users from across the globe to participate in the online discussion by tweeting their comments and questions with the hashtag #climatewomen. The virtual conference took place Monday, October 24 at 11 p.m. Philippine time.
Several women —and men— joined in on the conversation by laying out the challenges, offering solutions, and describing their own efforts in addressing the worldwide climate problem. It is Figueres' second Twitter discussion among several planned for the future by the UNFCCC.
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) invited users from across the globe to participate in the online discussion by tweeting their comments and questions with the hashtag #climatewomen. The virtual conference took place Monday, October 24 at 11 p.m. Philippine time.
Several women —and men— joined in on the conversation by laying out the challenges, offering solutions, and describing their own efforts in addressing the worldwide climate problem. It is Figueres' second Twitter discussion among several planned for the future by the UNFCCC.
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Vaccine experts recommend anti-HPV dose for young boys - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Vaccine experts recommend anti-HPV dose for young boys - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "CHICAGO - US vaccine advisers on Tuesday voted to recommend that boys be routinely vaccinated with Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine to protect them from human papillomavirus or HPV infections, which cause genital warts and oral, penile and anal cancers in males and cervical cancers in women.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, voted unanimously to recommend routine use of Gardasil in 11- and 12-year-old boys to fight the sexually transmitted virus, with 13 yes votes and one abstention.
Previously, the CDC has said doctors are free to use the vaccine in boys but it has stopped short of recommending routine vaccination. The committee's recommendation is subject to approval by the CDC.
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, voted unanimously to recommend routine use of Gardasil in 11- and 12-year-old boys to fight the sexually transmitted virus, with 13 yes votes and one abstention.
Previously, the CDC has said doctors are free to use the vaccine in boys but it has stopped short of recommending routine vaccination. The committee's recommendation is subject to approval by the CDC.
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10/23/11
'Hacktivist' group Anonymous goes after child porn websites - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
'Hacktivist' group Anonymous goes after child porn websites - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "After targeting big corporations and government websites in past months, hacktivist group Anonymous is shifting from the "political to moral" hacking activities, and now is crossing paths with child porn websites.
The group claimed credit for taking offline some 40 websites used for sharing pedophilia, and posting online the names and data some 1,500 alleged pedophiles using the sites.
But it also said it will soon target all firms hosting, promoting or supporting child pornography.
"Our demands are simple. Remove all child pornography content from your servers. Refuse to provide hosting services to any website dealing with child pornography. This statement is not just aimed at Freedom Hosting, but everyone on the Internet. It does not matter who you are, if we find you to be hosting, promoting, or supporting child pornography, you will become a target," it said.
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The group claimed credit for taking offline some 40 websites used for sharing pedophilia, and posting online the names and data some 1,500 alleged pedophiles using the sites.
But it also said it will soon target all firms hosting, promoting or supporting child pornography.
"Our demands are simple. Remove all child pornography content from your servers. Refuse to provide hosting services to any website dealing with child pornography. This statement is not just aimed at Freedom Hosting, but everyone on the Internet. It does not matter who you are, if we find you to be hosting, promoting, or supporting child pornography, you will become a target," it said.
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Cyber porn making men bad in bed - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Cyber porn making men bad in bed - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Internet pornography addicts may be setting themselves up for sexual dysfunction, according to at least two Western studies.
Marnia Robinson, author of “Cupid's Poisoned Arrow," said a growing number of otherwise healthy young men who were, however, Internet porn addicts developed an inability to be turned on by real partners.
“Desperate young men from various cultures, with different levels of education, religiosity, attitudes, values, diets, marijuana use, and personalities are seeking help. They have only two things in common: heavy use of today's Internet porn and increasing need for more extreme material," she said in an article posted on Psychology Today.
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Marnia Robinson, author of “Cupid's Poisoned Arrow," said a growing number of otherwise healthy young men who were, however, Internet porn addicts developed an inability to be turned on by real partners.
“Desperate young men from various cultures, with different levels of education, religiosity, attitudes, values, diets, marijuana use, and personalities are seeking help. They have only two things in common: heavy use of today's Internet porn and increasing need for more extreme material," she said in an article posted on Psychology Today.
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10/18/11
Apple wins ban vs Samsung sale of Galaxy product | Inquirer Technology
Apple wins ban vs Samsung sale of Galaxy product | Inquirer Technology: "SYDNEY — US technology giant Apple on Thursday won a temporary ban on Samsung selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia after launching legal action on the grounds that it copied Apple’s top-selling iPad.
The Federal Court handed down its long-awaited judgement in Sydney but said the reasons for the decision would remain confidential until Friday.
“I am satisfied that it is appropriate to grant an interim injunction,” said Justice Annabelle Bennett, adding that Apple established a prima facie case that patents about its touchscreen technology had been breached.
Lawyers from both sides were not available for comment.
The decision follows Apple winning its battle with the South Korean company in Germany earlier this month when a court ruled the Galaxy Tab 10.1 had copied the iPad, and banned it from sale in that country.
Samsung disputes the claims.
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The Federal Court handed down its long-awaited judgement in Sydney but said the reasons for the decision would remain confidential until Friday.
“I am satisfied that it is appropriate to grant an interim injunction,” said Justice Annabelle Bennett, adding that Apple established a prima facie case that patents about its touchscreen technology had been breached.
Lawyers from both sides were not available for comment.
The decision follows Apple winning its battle with the South Korean company in Germany earlier this month when a court ruled the Galaxy Tab 10.1 had copied the iPad, and banned it from sale in that country.
Samsung disputes the claims.
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Rare cyclops shark caught in Mexico - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Rare cyclops shark caught in Mexico - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "An extremely rare cyclops shark has been confirmed in Mexico, with a single functioning eye at the front of its head.
Fisher Enrique Lucero León found the unusual male embryo inside a pregnant dusky shark he legally caught near Cerralvo Island in the Gulf of California.
The 22-inch-long fetus has a single functioning eye at the front of its head, National Geographic reported.
In contrast, its nine siblings were normal.
"(Leon) said, That's incredible—wow," said biologist Felipe Galván-Magaña, of the Interdisciplinary Center of Marine Sciences in La Paz, Mexico.
The single eye indicates a congenital condition called cyclopia, which occurs in several animal species, including humans.
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Fisher Enrique Lucero León found the unusual male embryo inside a pregnant dusky shark he legally caught near Cerralvo Island in the Gulf of California.
The 22-inch-long fetus has a single functioning eye at the front of its head, National Geographic reported.
In contrast, its nine siblings were normal.
"(Leon) said, That's incredible—wow," said biologist Felipe Galván-Magaña, of the Interdisciplinary Center of Marine Sciences in La Paz, Mexico.
The single eye indicates a congenital condition called cyclopia, which occurs in several animal species, including humans.
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LulzSec suspect pleads not guilty to Sony Pictures hack - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
LulzSec suspect pleads not guilty to Sony Pictures hack - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A suspected member of the Lulz Security hacker group has pleaded not guilty before a Los Angeles district court to an attack on the website of Sony Pictures last June, a computer security firm reported late Tuesday.
Cody Kretsinger, 23, of Phoenix, Arizona, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and unauthorized impairment of a protected computer, Sophos reported.
"Kretsinger's trial is scheduled to begin on December 13th. If convicted he faces up to 15 years in prison.," it said.
Kretsinger, suspected to be the LulzSec member "Recursion," was linked to an SQL injection attack where hackers exposed users email addresses and passwords last June.
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Cody Kretsinger, 23, of Phoenix, Arizona, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and unauthorized impairment of a protected computer, Sophos reported.
"Kretsinger's trial is scheduled to begin on December 13th. If convicted he faces up to 15 years in prison.," it said.
Kretsinger, suspected to be the LulzSec member "Recursion," was linked to an SQL injection attack where hackers exposed users email addresses and passwords last June.
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Facebook power users moving to Google+, Twitter? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Facebook power users moving to Google+, Twitter? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Power users of social networking site Facebook are moving to micro-blogging site Twitter oe Google's Google+, former Facebook president Sean Parker claimed.
Speaking at the Web 2.0 Summit, Parker said Facebook's problem is not privacy, but that some of its most active users are leaving for other services.
“The threat to Facebook is that power users have gone to Twitter or Google+," Parker said, according to tech site Mashable.
He pointed out power users are leaving because Facebook is not giving them enough ways to manage a glut of information.
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Speaking at the Web 2.0 Summit, Parker said Facebook's problem is not privacy, but that some of its most active users are leaving for other services.
“The threat to Facebook is that power users have gone to Twitter or Google+," Parker said, according to tech site Mashable.
He pointed out power users are leaving because Facebook is not giving them enough ways to manage a glut of information.
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Twitter signups jump since iOS5 launch - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Twitter signups jump since iOS5 launch - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "With Apple Inc.'s iOS 5 now integrated with Twitter, the micro-blogging site has seen a jump in Twitter signups via iOS 5 devices.
Twitter CEO Dick Costolo said Twitter signups via iOS 5 devices tripled since iOS 5's launch last week, tech site Mashable reported.
Costolo revealed these stats during an interview at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.
Although Costolo did not immediately cite specific figures, Mashable said the direct integration of Twitter into iOS 5 has resulted in a boost for Twitter.
Costolo also disclosed Twitter now has more than 100 million active users.
Earlier, Twitter disclosed it had surpassed 200 million tweets per day in June, but has since jumped to nearly 250 million daily tweets.
Twitter had around 100 million tweets per day in January 2011.
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Twitter CEO Dick Costolo said Twitter signups via iOS 5 devices tripled since iOS 5's launch last week, tech site Mashable reported.
Costolo revealed these stats during an interview at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.
Although Costolo did not immediately cite specific figures, Mashable said the direct integration of Twitter into iOS 5 has resulted in a boost for Twitter.
Costolo also disclosed Twitter now has more than 100 million active users.
Earlier, Twitter disclosed it had surpassed 200 million tweets per day in June, but has since jumped to nearly 250 million daily tweets.
Twitter had around 100 million tweets per day in January 2011.
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Some iPhone 4S users complain of 'yellow screen' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Some iPhone 4S users complain of 'yellow screen' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "If Microsoft's Windows has the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), is Apple's iPhone prone to a case of yellow screen?
Many users of Apple's new iPhone 4S are reporting such problems with their screens, according to a report on PC Magazine.
PC Mag said the reports started last weekend on Apple's discussion forums, with the claims ranging from the screen being "washed out" in terms of contrast clarity, or displaying a yellowish tint.
"But what makes the latest claims odder still is that many of the reports indicate that the yellow tint is present mostly the black iPhone 4S, as opposed to the white model. Of course many consumers have reported no problems at all with their iPhone 4S displays, but the reports from the affected customers are piling up, so much so that some have even resorted to calling this 'yellowgate,'" PC Mag said.
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Many users of Apple's new iPhone 4S are reporting such problems with their screens, according to a report on PC Magazine.
PC Mag said the reports started last weekend on Apple's discussion forums, with the claims ranging from the screen being "washed out" in terms of contrast clarity, or displaying a yellowish tint.
"But what makes the latest claims odder still is that many of the reports indicate that the yellow tint is present mostly the black iPhone 4S, as opposed to the white model. Of course many consumers have reported no problems at all with their iPhone 4S displays, but the reports from the affected customers are piling up, so much so that some have even resorted to calling this 'yellowgate,'" PC Mag said.
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World's first malaria vaccine works in major trial - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
World's first malaria vaccine works in major trial - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "SEATTLE/LONDON - An experimental vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline halved the risk of African children getting malaria in a major clinical trial, making it likely to become the world's first shot against the deadly disease.
Final-stage trial data released on Tuesday showed it gave protection against clinical and severe malaria in five- to 17-month-olds in Africa, where the mosquito-borne disease kills hundreds of thousands of children a year.
"These data bring us to the cusp of having the world's first malaria vaccine,"
said Andrew Witty, chief executive of the British drugmaker that developed the vaccine along with the non-profit PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI).
While hailing an unprecedented achievement, Witty, malaria scientists and global health experts stressed that the vaccine -- known as RTS,S or Mosquirix -- was no quick fix for eradicating malaria. The new shot is less effective than others against common infections like polio and measles.
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Final-stage trial data released on Tuesday showed it gave protection against clinical and severe malaria in five- to 17-month-olds in Africa, where the mosquito-borne disease kills hundreds of thousands of children a year.
"These data bring us to the cusp of having the world's first malaria vaccine,"
said Andrew Witty, chief executive of the British drugmaker that developed the vaccine along with the non-profit PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI).
While hailing an unprecedented achievement, Witty, malaria scientists and global health experts stressed that the vaccine -- known as RTS,S or Mosquirix -- was no quick fix for eradicating malaria. The new shot is less effective than others against common infections like polio and measles.
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Malaria scientist celebrates success after 24 years - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Malaria scientist celebrates success after 24 years - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "SEATTLE - For Joe Cohen, a GlaxoSmithKline research scientist who has spent 24 years trying to create the world's first malaria vaccine, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 goes down as a fabulous day.
"There were many ups and downs, and moments over the years when we thought 'Can we do it? Should we continue? Or is it really just too tough?," he told Reuters, as data showing the success of his RTS,S vaccine were unveiled at an international conference on malaria.
"But today I feel fabulous. This is a dream of any scientist -- to see your life's work actually translated into a medicine ... that can have this great impact on peoples' lives. How lucky am I?"
Final stage clinical trial data on RTS,S, also known as Mosquirix, showed it halved the risk of African children getting malaria, making it likely to become the world's first successful vaccine against the deadly disease.
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"There were many ups and downs, and moments over the years when we thought 'Can we do it? Should we continue? Or is it really just too tough?," he told Reuters, as data showing the success of his RTS,S vaccine were unveiled at an international conference on malaria.
"But today I feel fabulous. This is a dream of any scientist -- to see your life's work actually translated into a medicine ... that can have this great impact on peoples' lives. How lucky am I?"
Final stage clinical trial data on RTS,S, also known as Mosquirix, showed it halved the risk of African children getting malaria, making it likely to become the world's first successful vaccine against the deadly disease.
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10/17/11
Report: Apple fans in HK queue for older, cheaper iPhone 4 - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Report: Apple fans in HK queue for older, cheaper iPhone 4 - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Apple fans in Hong Kong joined long queues that formed when Apple Inc. released its newest iPhone 4S smartphone last weekend, but not to buy the latest gadget.
Instead, these fans waited to buy the "soon-to-be-outdated" iPhone 4, whose prices were slashed to make way for the 4S, tech site The Next Web reported.
"It had been suggested that queuers had been misled into believing the new device was available in Hong Kong, but the reality is that clever marketing from Apple Store Hong Kong created buzz and sold a number of devices which will soon be outdated by the iPhone 4S," it said.
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Instead, these fans waited to buy the "soon-to-be-outdated" iPhone 4, whose prices were slashed to make way for the 4S, tech site The Next Web reported.
"It had been suggested that queuers had been misled into believing the new device was available in Hong Kong, but the reality is that clever marketing from Apple Store Hong Kong created buzz and sold a number of devices which will soon be outdated by the iPhone 4S," it said.
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Hacker inserts porn into Sesame Street YouTube channel - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Hacker inserts porn into Sesame Street YouTube channel - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A hacker broke into the YouTube channel of children's program Sesame Street during the weekend, replacing its content with pornographic movies.
The breach prompted the suspension the Sesame Street channel, with visitors getting an error message as of Monday morning (in Manila).
"This channel is not available," read a message greeting visitors to the channel as of 9:30 a.m. (Manila time).
Search results on YouTube for "Sesame Street" would bring up the link to the Sesame Street channel, but users can notice the accompanying thumbnail is the icon of one "MrEdxwx," who denied being the perpetrator.
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The breach prompted the suspension the Sesame Street channel, with visitors getting an error message as of Monday morning (in Manila).
"This channel is not available," read a message greeting visitors to the channel as of 9:30 a.m. (Manila time).
Search results on YouTube for "Sesame Street" would bring up the link to the Sesame Street channel, but users can notice the accompanying thumbnail is the icon of one "MrEdxwx," who denied being the perpetrator.
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Algae eyed as biofuel, animal feed - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Algae eyed as biofuel, animal feed - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The lowly algae may soon be a useful biofuel and a source of animal feeds but only if the agricultural and energy sectors focus their efforts on tapping it.
Sen. Edgardo Angara made the call after Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said government is looking into algae as a possible biofuel substitute for jatropha.
"A lot of research still needs to be conducted before algal biofuels can be as cheap as fossil fuels. But algae are already utilized for nutraceuticals and animal feeds for their proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. We may not have to put up subsidies for algal R&D in biofuels, because a processed algae industry in the country may already be lucrative in itself," said Angara, who chairs the Senate committee on Science and Technology (COMSTE).
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Sen. Edgardo Angara made the call after Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said government is looking into algae as a possible biofuel substitute for jatropha.
"A lot of research still needs to be conducted before algal biofuels can be as cheap as fossil fuels. But algae are already utilized for nutraceuticals and animal feeds for their proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. We may not have to put up subsidies for algal R&D in biofuels, because a processed algae industry in the country may already be lucrative in itself," said Angara, who chairs the Senate committee on Science and Technology (COMSTE).
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Used bras recycled into fuel in Japan - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Used bras recycled into fuel in Japan - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Women in Japan are being encouraged to donate their used brassieres to be recycled as solid fuel for industrial use.
Japan Times cited a Kyodo News report where major underwear makers in Japan are taking part in the effort to recycle bras and give women a chance to donate their old undergarments to a good cause.
The move is expected to raise Japanese firms' profiles as environmentally conscious companies.
However, Japan Times noted that many women were not comfortable in throwing out their underwear which they fear could be stolen by perverts because many areas in Japan require residents to put their garbage in clear plastic bags.
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Japan Times cited a Kyodo News report where major underwear makers in Japan are taking part in the effort to recycle bras and give women a chance to donate their old undergarments to a good cause.
The move is expected to raise Japanese firms' profiles as environmentally conscious companies.
However, Japan Times noted that many women were not comfortable in throwing out their underwear which they fear could be stolen by perverts because many areas in Japan require residents to put their garbage in clear plastic bags.
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Silicon Valley, celebs pay tribute to Steve Jobs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Silicon Valley, celebs pay tribute to Steve Jobs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "STANFORD, Calif. - Silicon Valley luminaries, politicians and celebrities were among the several hundred people at a private memorial service for late Apple Inc. co-founder and tech visionary Steve Jobs on Sunday.
Guests arrived in dozens of black limousines and walked up a path lighted by hundreds of large white candles to Memorial Church in the heart of Stanford University's campus. The event was heavily patrolled by police and security and walled off to the public.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who took the helm of the world's largest technology corporation in August when the industry icon declared he could no longer lead Apple, walked up to the chapel with a man dressed in the garb of a Buddhist monk.
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Guests arrived in dozens of black limousines and walked up a path lighted by hundreds of large white candles to Memorial Church in the heart of Stanford University's campus. The event was heavily patrolled by police and security and walled off to the public.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who took the helm of the world's largest technology corporation in August when the industry icon declared he could no longer lead Apple, walked up to the chapel with a man dressed in the garb of a Buddhist monk.
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Google Voice pulled out of app store after iOS 5 crash - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google Voice pulled out of app store after iOS 5 crash - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A Google app for Apple mobile devices has been pulled out of the App Store after it crashed in iOS 5, a tech site reported.
Engadget quoted senior product manager Vincent Paquet as saying that Google Voice had been pulled due to a bug that caused the app to crash.
"Our last update of this week had a bug that caused the app to crash at sign in. We removed it so it did not affect additional users until the fix gets published," it quoted Paquet as saying.
Engadget cited "recent reviews" where the app crashed in iOS 5 in some devices.
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Engadget quoted senior product manager Vincent Paquet as saying that Google Voice had been pulled due to a bug that caused the app to crash.
"Our last update of this week had a bug that caused the app to crash at sign in. We removed it so it did not affect additional users until the fix gets published," it quoted Paquet as saying.
Engadget cited "recent reviews" where the app crashed in iOS 5 in some devices.
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German fans put together Jobs tribute with 4001 post-its - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
German fans put together Jobs tribute with 4001 post-its - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Not to be outdone by makeshift tributes elsewhere around the world to the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, the Apple faithful in Germany have put together a unique tribute of their own.
Apple fans in Munich, Germany put together a mural of the enigmatic Jobs using 4,001 Post-It notes — and called it an iCollage.
"Created with a Mac, filmed with an iPhone4 and edited with iMovie on a MacBookAir," read a description of the project on Facebook.
It added the project was made from 4,001 post-its, 400 meters of tape, six hours of work, and 100 percent motivation.
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Apple fans in Munich, Germany put together a mural of the enigmatic Jobs using 4,001 Post-It notes — and called it an iCollage.
"Created with a Mac, filmed with an iPhone4 and edited with iMovie on a MacBookAir," read a description of the project on Facebook.
It added the project was made from 4,001 post-its, 400 meters of tape, six hours of work, and 100 percent motivation.
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Planning a trip? New app lets friends help - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Planning a trip? New app lets friends help - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "HONG KONG — A new mobile app enables travelers to plan trips with a little help from their friends.
The app, called Trippy, links the users with friends in their social networks who have information on a particular city, either through living, studying, or traveling there, who can offer recommendations.
"We're in a less is more time now. If you want information on Tokyo, there are a thousand different sites, each with a thousand different ideas, reviews and comments that you're forced to sift through," said J.R. Johnson, founder and CEO of Trippy.
"You need your friends who know you best to narrow the field and tell you where you should be spending your time."
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The app, called Trippy, links the users with friends in their social networks who have information on a particular city, either through living, studying, or traveling there, who can offer recommendations.
"We're in a less is more time now. If you want information on Tokyo, there are a thousand different sites, each with a thousand different ideas, reviews and comments that you're forced to sift through," said J.R. Johnson, founder and CEO of Trippy.
"You need your friends who know you best to narrow the field and tell you where you should be spending your time."
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10/16/11
Sony goes single | Inquirer Technology
Sony goes single | Inquirer Technology: "Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony recently decided to drop its DSLR (digital single lens reflex) line of cameras because it wanted to give photography enthusiasts around the world something better—single lens translucent, or SLT, cameras.
Sony touts its new SLT camera technology as one of the most revolutionary imaging inventions in the last 10 years.
The technology can be found in the new Sony Alpha 65 and Alpha 77 cameras, which were officially launched in the Philippines last week.
The company said its new camera line would cater “to all levels of serious photography aficionados—from the hobbyist to the budding professional, to the seasoned experts.”
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Sony touts its new SLT camera technology as one of the most revolutionary imaging inventions in the last 10 years.
The technology can be found in the new Sony Alpha 65 and Alpha 77 cameras, which were officially launched in the Philippines last week.
The company said its new camera line would cater “to all levels of serious photography aficionados—from the hobbyist to the budding professional, to the seasoned experts.”
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‘Hummingbird’: Acer’s ultrabook launched in Philippines | Inquirer Technology
‘Hummingbird’: Acer’s ultrabook launched in Philippines | Inquirer Technology: "Eight years ago, Intel changed the PC landscape when it introduced the Centrino processor, enabling laptops to become Wi-Fi capable, thus making the devices truly mobile.
Now another revolutionary transformation is happening as Intel announced the coming of super-laptops known as ultrabooks, which are superslim and light devices, featuring batteries that last for days.
These devices may boot up in seconds, and are powerful enough for demanding content creation tasks.
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Now another revolutionary transformation is happening as Intel announced the coming of super-laptops known as ultrabooks, which are superslim and light devices, featuring batteries that last for days.
These devices may boot up in seconds, and are powerful enough for demanding content creation tasks.
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Now, you can make money on YouTube | Inquirer Technology
Now, you can make money on YouTube | Inquirer Technology: "Whether you want to be the next Charice, earn advertising income from original videos that could “go viral,” or promote a brand, the localized version of the online video-sharing site YouTube will have you seeing numbers in a good way.
YouTube, which Internet giant Google acquired in 2006, officially unveiled on Thursday its first localized site in Southeast Asia, YouTube Philippines.
Google executives said the site would create a new online space for the Filipino community. They added that YouTube Philippines also give local creators and brands the opportunity to increase exposure not only nationwide but globally as well.
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YouTube, which Internet giant Google acquired in 2006, officially unveiled on Thursday its first localized site in Southeast Asia, YouTube Philippines.
Google executives said the site would create a new online space for the Filipino community. They added that YouTube Philippines also give local creators and brands the opportunity to increase exposure not only nationwide but globally as well.
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Google killing its Buzz service | Inquirer Technology
Google killing its Buzz service | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO – Google on Friday said it will kill its Buzz social networking tool in favor of young but fast-growing Google+ online community.
“We aspire to build great products that really change people’s lives, products they use two or three times a day,” Google product vice president Bradley Horowitz said echoing words oft spoken by chief executive Larry Page.
“To succeed you need real focus and thought – thought about what you work on and, just as important, what you don’t work on,” Horowitz continued.
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“We aspire to build great products that really change people’s lives, products they use two or three times a day,” Google product vice president Bradley Horowitz said echoing words oft spoken by chief executive Larry Page.
“To succeed you need real focus and thought – thought about what you work on and, just as important, what you don’t work on,” Horowitz continued.
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iPhone 4S big hit in Hong Kong’s grey market | Inquirer Technology
iPhone 4S big hit in Hong Kong’s grey market | Inquirer Technology: "HONG KONG – Apple’s iPhone 4S was on sale on Hong Kong’s grey market at the weekend, attracting hundreds of fans paying up to six times official prices to get their hands on the latest model.
The smartphone, released in seven countries on Friday, was not yet officially for sale in the southern Chinese city but dealers had imported them, mainly from Australia and Japan, for resale to local customers.
The phones are retailing for between HK$10,000 and HK$12,000 ($1,300-$1,500) on the grey market. Depending on their memory capacity they are priced between $199 and $399 in the United States with a two-year contract.
“I have sold about 100 iPhone 4S since yesterday,” dealer Ma Hui of Chu Lok Telecom in the bustling shopping district of Mongkok said Sunday.
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The smartphone, released in seven countries on Friday, was not yet officially for sale in the southern Chinese city but dealers had imported them, mainly from Australia and Japan, for resale to local customers.
The phones are retailing for between HK$10,000 and HK$12,000 ($1,300-$1,500) on the grey market. Depending on their memory capacity they are priced between $199 and $399 in the United States with a two-year contract.
“I have sold about 100 iPhone 4S since yesterday,” dealer Ma Hui of Chu Lok Telecom in the bustling shopping district of Mongkok said Sunday.
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Samsung heir to attend Steve Jobs memorial service | Inquirer Technology
Samsung heir to attend Steve Jobs memorial service | Inquirer Technology: "SEOUL—The heir apparent of South Korea’s Samsung Group will attend a memorial service for late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs despite an ongoing legal battle with the US technology giant, a source said on Sunday.
Jay Y. Lee, the only son of chairman Lee Kun-Hee and chief operating officer of Samsung Electronics, will attend the service to be held in California on Sunday at the invitation of Apple CEO Tim Cook, an industry source who declined to be named told AFP.
“Samsung, despite the legal rows, has maintained close ties with Apple as a major component supplier of panels and chips,” said the source, adding the younger Lee was close to Jobs and Cook.
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Jay Y. Lee, the only son of chairman Lee Kun-Hee and chief operating officer of Samsung Electronics, will attend the service to be held in California on Sunday at the invitation of Apple CEO Tim Cook, an industry source who declined to be named told AFP.
“Samsung, despite the legal rows, has maintained close ties with Apple as a major component supplier of panels and chips,” said the source, adding the younger Lee was close to Jobs and Cook.
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Steve Jobs Day on Oct 16, California declares - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Steve Jobs Day on Oct 16, California declares - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "To honor the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, California Governor Jerry Brown has declared Sunday, Oct. 16, "Steve Jobs Day."
California Governor Jerry Brown made the announcement in his Twitter account, a week after Jobs succumbed to cancer at age 56.
"This Sunday will be Steve Jobs Day in the State of California," Brown tweeted early Saturday (Manila time).
But the announcement was met with side comments from netizens who indicated Brown should work on employment opportunities in the state.
"This Sunday will be Steve Jobs Day in the State of California... And NO Jobs day everywhere else," said one commenter.
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California Governor Jerry Brown made the announcement in his Twitter account, a week after Jobs succumbed to cancer at age 56.
"This Sunday will be Steve Jobs Day in the State of California," Brown tweeted early Saturday (Manila time).
But the announcement was met with side comments from netizens who indicated Brown should work on employment opportunities in the state.
"This Sunday will be Steve Jobs Day in the State of California... And NO Jobs day everywhere else," said one commenter.
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Steve Jobs Day on Oct 16, California declares - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Steve Jobs Day on Oct 16, California declares - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "To honor the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, California Governor Jerry Brown has declared Sunday, Oct. 16, "Steve Jobs Day."
California Governor Jerry Brown made the announcement in his Twitter account, a week after Jobs succumbed to cancer at age 56.
"This Sunday will be Steve Jobs Day in the State of California," Brown tweeted early Saturday (Manila time).
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California Governor Jerry Brown made the announcement in his Twitter account, a week after Jobs succumbed to cancer at age 56.
"This Sunday will be Steve Jobs Day in the State of California," Brown tweeted early Saturday (Manila time).
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REVIEW: Nokia N9 unboxing - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
REVIEW: Nokia N9 unboxing - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The Nokia N9 arrived at my doorstep yesterday along with the Nokia 701 but I only got it unbox it today since I spent the night at a hotel reviewing Samsung’s 60-inch LED Smart TV. Posted my first impressions here back in June so this unboxing comes with the second impression.
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Solar-powered PHL car racing against world's best - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Solar-powered PHL car racing against world's best - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A Philippine-made car is competing in one of the most revolutionary racing events in the world... and also among the quietest. The Sikat II solar car developed by De La Salle University engineering students and faculty will be racing in the 3,000-kilometer 11th World Solar Challenge (WSC) in Australia starting Sunday.
The biannual race draws innovators from all over the globe to show what long-distance transport can be in an oil-depleted future. It also promises to be an adventure for the racing teams, with camping in the desert and the occasional kangaroo darting onto the race route, which stretches from Darwin in Australia's northern tip to Adelaide on the country's southern coast.
Unlike the roar of conventional internal combustion engines that run on fossil fuels, electric cars powered by solar energy like the Sikat II simply hum even at its top speed of 110 kilometers per hour. [See related story, PHL solar car evolution: From 'Sinag' to 'Sikat II']
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The biannual race draws innovators from all over the globe to show what long-distance transport can be in an oil-depleted future. It also promises to be an adventure for the racing teams, with camping in the desert and the occasional kangaroo darting onto the race route, which stretches from Darwin in Australia's northern tip to Adelaide on the country's southern coast.
Unlike the roar of conventional internal combustion engines that run on fossil fuels, electric cars powered by solar energy like the Sikat II simply hum even at its top speed of 110 kilometers per hour. [See related story, PHL solar car evolution: From 'Sinag' to 'Sikat II']
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Researchers: Salt may improve hard drives' capacities - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Researchers: Salt may improve hard drives' capacities - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A common item like sodium chloride - table salt - can make computer hard drives cram data up to nearly six times their current capacities, Singapore researchers have found.
Dr. Joel Yang of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) said salt can be added to a developer solution to produce the bits that hold data.
"The secret of the research lies in the use of an extremely high-resolution e-beam lithography process that produces super fine nano-sized structures. Dr. Yang discovered that by adding sodium chloride to a developer solution used in existing lithography processes, he was able to produce highly defined nanostructures down to 4.5 nm half pitch, without the need for expensive equipment upgrades," the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) said.
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Dr. Joel Yang of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) said salt can be added to a developer solution to produce the bits that hold data.
"The secret of the research lies in the use of an extremely high-resolution e-beam lithography process that produces super fine nano-sized structures. Dr. Yang discovered that by adding sodium chloride to a developer solution used in existing lithography processes, he was able to produce highly defined nanostructures down to 4.5 nm half pitch, without the need for expensive equipment upgrades," the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) said.
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Report: iPad 3 headed into production - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Report: iPad 3 headed into production - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Now that Apple Inc.'s latest iPhone, the 4S, is out in stores, is the next iteration of the iPad tablet coming soon?
A financial analyst quoting supply chain checks said Apple is increasing its fourth-quarter production from 11 to 13 million to 12 to 14 million.
“Since our last month supply chain checks we are now seeing 600,000 to one million iPad 3 builds showing up on the plan for the fourth quarter of calendar 2011," All Things Digital quoted Susquehanna Financial analyst Jeff Fidacaro as saying.
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A financial analyst quoting supply chain checks said Apple is increasing its fourth-quarter production from 11 to 13 million to 12 to 14 million.
“Since our last month supply chain checks we are now seeing 600,000 to one million iPad 3 builds showing up on the plan for the fourth quarter of calendar 2011," All Things Digital quoted Susquehanna Financial analyst Jeff Fidacaro as saying.
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Siri can allow access to locked iPhone 4S - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Siri can allow access to locked iPhone 4S - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "While it promises to be a great help to users, Siri - Apple's voice-activated personal assistant - can also inadvertently allow unauthorized access even to a locked iPhone 4S, an Apple-related tech site reported.
Macworld said Siri allows a user to send texts and emails while the iPhone 4S is locked, if one holds down the Home button to activate Siri and compose an email or text.
"But Siri isn't tuned to a single voice, which means that Siri can be used by someone other than you to send an email or text from your phone," it said.
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Macworld said Siri allows a user to send texts and emails while the iPhone 4S is locked, if one holds down the Home button to activate Siri and compose an email or text.
"But Siri isn't tuned to a single voice, which means that Siri can be used by someone other than you to send an email or text from your phone," it said.
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New Twitter phishing attack poses as reputation alert - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New Twitter phishing attack poses as reputation alert - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Cybercriminals are at work on micro-blogging site Twitter again, unleashing a new phishing attack that poses as a reputation alert.
The new attack seeks to fool victims into giving their Twitter password by claiming a new blog is maligning them, computer security firm Sophos said.
"Here's an example of the latest attack that has been seen on Twitter. The message arrives in the form of a direct message (DM), and has a pretty enticing reason for you to click on the link: 'Read this yet? horrible blog going around about you [LINK],'" Sophos said in a blog post.
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The new attack seeks to fool victims into giving their Twitter password by claiming a new blog is maligning them, computer security firm Sophos said.
"Here's an example of the latest attack that has been seen on Twitter. The message arrives in the form of a direct message (DM), and has a pretty enticing reason for you to click on the link: 'Read this yet? horrible blog going around about you [LINK],'" Sophos said in a blog post.
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PHL solar car evolution: From 'Sinag' to 'Sikat II' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
PHL solar car evolution: From 'Sinag' to 'Sikat II' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The Philippines’ latest solar powered racer, Sikat II, features a more aerodynamic design, more efficient solar panels, and weighs lighter than its predecessors, Sikat I and Sinag.
In 2009, the Philippine Solar Car Society and the De La Salle University led the design of Sikat I but the car did not compete and was only used in a nationwide road show to promote the country's bid for this year's solar car race.
In 2007, Sinag – the country’s first solar car – pulled a surprise finish, placing 12th in a field of 40 racers from countries such as the United States of America, Japan, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
Sinag was heavier at 290 kilograms and had a solar array that was two percentage points less efficient than Sikat II’s.
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In 2009, the Philippine Solar Car Society and the De La Salle University led the design of Sikat I but the car did not compete and was only used in a nationwide road show to promote the country's bid for this year's solar car race.
In 2007, Sinag – the country’s first solar car – pulled a surprise finish, placing 12th in a field of 40 racers from countries such as the United States of America, Japan, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
Sinag was heavier at 290 kilograms and had a solar array that was two percentage points less efficient than Sikat II’s.
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Kid thinks magazine is a malfunctioning iPad – video - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Kid thinks magazine is a malfunctioning iPad – video - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The kid was probably thinking, “Why can’t I swipe it?"
In a tribute to the late Apple founder Steve Jobs uploaded earlier this month, a Youtube video shows a one-year-old child trying to manipulate a magazine in vain, in the same way that the little girl would swipe or click an iPad.
“For my one-year-old daughter, a magazine is an iPad that does not work. It will remain so for her whole life," said Youtube subscriber UserExperiencesWorks, who uploaded the video.
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In a tribute to the late Apple founder Steve Jobs uploaded earlier this month, a Youtube video shows a one-year-old child trying to manipulate a magazine in vain, in the same way that the little girl would swipe or click an iPad.
“For my one-year-old daughter, a magazine is an iPad that does not work. It will remain so for her whole life," said Youtube subscriber UserExperiencesWorks, who uploaded the video.
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10/12/11
Enjoy a new Karaoke experience on the Internet | Inquirer Technology
Enjoy a new Karaoke experience on the Internet | Inquirer Technology: "MANILA, Philippines – Even karaoke has its own place in the web.
Risingstars.ph, a new interactive platform for music content engagement and social networking to give Filipinos “the satisfaction to sing the most popular international and OPM karaoke songs conveniently online,” has been launched by Megamobile Inc., a member of the Inquirer Group of Companies (IGC) and local provider of digital applications and platforms solutions focused on delivering services to virtual communities, in partnership with RisingStars Asia, a Singapore-based firm.
Jose Manuel Fernando, President and Chief Executive Officer of Megamobile, Inc., said that they were excited to bring this karaoke concept in the Philippines, as Filipinos love to sing and were actively engaged in social network sites.
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Risingstars.ph, a new interactive platform for music content engagement and social networking to give Filipinos “the satisfaction to sing the most popular international and OPM karaoke songs conveniently online,” has been launched by Megamobile Inc., a member of the Inquirer Group of Companies (IGC) and local provider of digital applications and platforms solutions focused on delivering services to virtual communities, in partnership with RisingStars Asia, a Singapore-based firm.
Jose Manuel Fernando, President and Chief Executive Officer of Megamobile, Inc., said that they were excited to bring this karaoke concept in the Philippines, as Filipinos love to sing and were actively engaged in social network sites.
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Philippines aims for bigger share of BPO market | Inquirer Technology
Philippines aims for bigger share of BPO market | Inquirer Technology: "MANILA, Philippines—Philippine outsourcing companies say they are aiming to snag up to 10 percent of the $270 billion global industry by 2016 and are focusing on training more workers to keep up with demand.
The Business Processing Association of the Philippines says the country is now the world’s top supplier of call center operators and other voice services. It accounts for up to 7 percent of the overall market that provides banking, transcription, engineering, and other services to overseas clients — a far second to India’s 51 percent share.
Association chairman Alfredo Ayala said Tuesday the Philippines hopes to raise the number of workers from the current 600,000 to 1.3 million and to grow revenues from $11 billion this year to $25 billion by 2016.
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The Business Processing Association of the Philippines says the country is now the world’s top supplier of call center operators and other voice services. It accounts for up to 7 percent of the overall market that provides banking, transcription, engineering, and other services to overseas clients — a far second to India’s 51 percent share.
Association chairman Alfredo Ayala said Tuesday the Philippines hopes to raise the number of workers from the current 600,000 to 1.3 million and to grow revenues from $11 billion this year to $25 billion by 2016.
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Blackberry glitches continue for second day | Inquirer Technology
Blackberry glitches continue for second day | Inquirer Technology: "OTTAWA—Blackberry users across much of the globe experienced outages in key functions for a second straight day Tuesday, while a Canadian merchant bank jacked up pressure for a management change.
The glitches that impaired messaging, emails and Internet browsing in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on Monday had spread to India and South America on Tuesday, Canada-based Research In Motion (RIM) confirmed.
“Some users in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, India, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina are experiencing messaging and browsing delays,” it said in a statement.
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The glitches that impaired messaging, emails and Internet browsing in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on Monday had spread to India and South America on Tuesday, Canada-based Research In Motion (RIM) confirmed.
“Some users in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, India, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina are experiencing messaging and browsing delays,” it said in a statement.
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Sony halts 93,000 online accounts after new breach | Inquirer Technology
Sony halts 93,000 online accounts after new breach | Inquirer Technology: "TOKYO, Japan – Sony said Wednesday it had suspended 93,000 accounts on its online networks after detecting a large amount of unauthorised sign-in attempts months after a massive data breach.
The attempts took place between October 7 and 10 and succeeded in verifying valid sign-in IDs and passwords of about 93,000 accounts on its PlayStation Network, Sony Entertainment Network and Sony Online Entertainment services.
Sony said credit card details associated with those accounts were not at risk as a result of the attempts.
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The attempts took place between October 7 and 10 and succeeded in verifying valid sign-in IDs and passwords of about 93,000 accounts on its PlayStation Network, Sony Entertainment Network and Sony Online Entertainment services.
Sony said credit card details associated with those accounts were not at risk as a result of the attempts.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors make our lives easier | Inquirer Technology
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors make our lives easier | Inquirer Technology: "MANILA, Philippines—The first computer processors developed during the 1940s took up an entire room and consumed large amounts of power. Now, the same, or even greater, equivalent of computer processor could be found in a microchip the size of a fingernail.
It is these micro computers that are now the brains of many gadgets we use in our lives, namely smart phones and tablet computers. These mobile gadgets depend greatly on the capabilities of the micro computers to run the operating system, programs, and other features such as gaming, and video and photo capturing.
With mobile devices in mind, Qualcomm, an international wireless telecommunications developer, has created a microcomputer processor that fully integrates all the essential hardware needed by mobile devices.
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It is these micro computers that are now the brains of many gadgets we use in our lives, namely smart phones and tablet computers. These mobile gadgets depend greatly on the capabilities of the micro computers to run the operating system, programs, and other features such as gaming, and video and photo capturing.
With mobile devices in mind, Qualcomm, an international wireless telecommunications developer, has created a microcomputer processor that fully integrates all the essential hardware needed by mobile devices.
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BlackBerry outages spread to North America | Inquirer Technology
BlackBerry outages spread to North America | Inquirer Technology: "NEW YORK—BlackBerry users across the world were exasperated Wednesday as an outage of email, messaging and Internet services on the phones spread to the US and Canada and stretched into the third day for Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
It was the biggest outage in years for BlackBerry users, and strained their relationship with an already tarnished brand. It came on the eve of the launch of a mighty competitor — a new iPhone model.
Research In Motion Ltd., the Canadian company that makes the phones, said a crucial link in its European infrastructure failed Monday, and a backup didn’t work either. The underlying problem has been fixed, but a backlog of emails and messages has built up that the company has yet to work down.
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It was the biggest outage in years for BlackBerry users, and strained their relationship with an already tarnished brand. It came on the eve of the launch of a mighty competitor — a new iPhone model.
Research In Motion Ltd., the Canadian company that makes the phones, said a crucial link in its European infrastructure failed Monday, and a backup didn’t work either. The underlying problem has been fixed, but a backlog of emails and messages has built up that the company has yet to work down.
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After long wait, Facebook releases iPad app | Inquirer Technology
After long wait, Facebook releases iPad app | Inquirer Technology: "NEW YORK—iPad users now have their own Facebook app.
Facebook released an updated version of its iPhone application on Monday, one that’s also designed to fill out the larger screen of the iPad. Like the previous iPhone version, it’s free.
The lack of an iPad app for the world’s most popular social network has been a mystery ever since Apple launched its tablet computer a year and a half ago.
Third-party developers have made money selling their own apps that present Facebook data.
“We’re releasing it now because it’s done,” said Bret Taylor, Facebook’s chief technology officer.
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Facebook released an updated version of its iPhone application on Monday, one that’s also designed to fill out the larger screen of the iPad. Like the previous iPhone version, it’s free.
The lack of an iPad app for the world’s most popular social network has been a mystery ever since Apple launched its tablet computer a year and a half ago.
Third-party developers have made money selling their own apps that present Facebook data.
“We’re releasing it now because it’s done,” said Bret Taylor, Facebook’s chief technology officer.
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iProspect introduced as new digital marketing arm of Carat | Inquirer Technology
iProspect introduced as new digital marketing arm of Carat | Inquirer Technology: "MANILA, Philippines–Being true to form in its mission to redefine media, Carat Philippines recently introduced iProspect and its services in a well-attended brunch event at the Robot Bar.
As the event’s theme was technological expertise guests played with air scan technology and were treated to a short but impactful 3D projection mapping presentation showing how branding could be taken to another level.
iProspect is made up of a team of digital experts with search marketing at its core that connects relevant consumers to your brand.
Just like Carat, iProspect is under the umbrella of Aegis Media, the world’s leading independent media communications network.
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As the event’s theme was technological expertise guests played with air scan technology and were treated to a short but impactful 3D projection mapping presentation showing how branding could be taken to another level.
iProspect is made up of a team of digital experts with search marketing at its core that connects relevant consumers to your brand.
Just like Carat, iProspect is under the umbrella of Aegis Media, the world’s leading independent media communications network.
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German police trojan can snoop on other programs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
German police trojan can snoop on other programs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A "lawful" malware recently discovered by a Germany-based hacker club which could supposedly snoop on Skype calls has been found to be capable of doing much more, a computer security firm said.
Trend Micro said it has also set its software to detect the malware as BKDR_R2D2.A or R2D2, based on the strings on its malware code.
Citing the results of its analysis, Trend Micro said the malware can:
Listen to chat conversations for applications such as Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger and SipGate x-lite.
Record audio calls when using Skype.
Monitor web browsing activities with browsers SeaMonkey, Navigator, Opera, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
Take screenshots on the affected system.
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Trend Micro said it has also set its software to detect the malware as BKDR_R2D2.A or R2D2, based on the strings on its malware code.
Citing the results of its analysis, Trend Micro said the malware can:
Listen to chat conversations for applications such as Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger and SipGate x-lite.
Record audio calls when using Skype.
Monitor web browsing activities with browsers SeaMonkey, Navigator, Opera, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
Take screenshots on the affected system.
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Two men sentenced in iPhone prototype theft - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Two men sentenced in iPhone prototype theft - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Two men linked to the theft of a prototype Apple iPhone 4 in 2010 were sentenced to one year of probation after pleading no-contest to a charge of theft of lost property.
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Brian Hogan and Sage Wallower were also sentenced to 40 hours of public service, and were ordered to pay $250 each in restitution to Apple.
"We asked for some jail time. The judge considered that Wallower had served in the armed forces and Hogan was enrolled in San Jose State, and neither had any criminal record, and decided that jail time wasn't required. Someone from my office called Apple's general counsel. This is a fairly routine theft case. This was a couple of youthful people who should have known better," Wagstaffe said in an interview posted on tech site CNET.
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San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Brian Hogan and Sage Wallower were also sentenced to 40 hours of public service, and were ordered to pay $250 each in restitution to Apple.
"We asked for some jail time. The judge considered that Wallower had served in the armed forces and Hogan was enrolled in San Jose State, and neither had any criminal record, and decided that jail time wasn't required. Someone from my office called Apple's general counsel. This is a fairly routine theft case. This was a couple of youthful people who should have known better," Wagstaffe said in an interview posted on tech site CNET.
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Windows iTune update fixes 79 bugs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Windows iTune update fixes 79 bugs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Apple Inc. has released an update to fix 79 vulnerabilities in the Windows version of iTunes, the software needed for a computer to communicate with Apple's mobile devices like the iPod, iPhone and iPad.
Computer security firm Sophos said 73 of the bugs affect WebKit - which is used to render HTML content from the iTunes store - and could cause remote code execution.
"Other fixes resolve remote code execution flaws in CoreFoundation, ColorSync, CoreAudio, CoreMedia and ImageIO," Sophos said in a blog post.
But it also noted these vulnerabilities can only be exploited through a man-in-the-middle attack while using iTunes.
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Computer security firm Sophos said 73 of the bugs affect WebKit - which is used to render HTML content from the iTunes store - and could cause remote code execution.
"Other fixes resolve remote code execution flaws in CoreFoundation, ColorSync, CoreAudio, CoreMedia and ImageIO," Sophos said in a blog post.
But it also noted these vulnerabilities can only be exploited through a man-in-the-middle attack while using iTunes.
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German researchers crack RFID smartcard encryption - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
German researchers crack RFID smartcard encryption - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "German researchers have cracked the encryption used to protect a type of smartcard whose functions range from restricting access to buildings to processing public transit system payments.
The team demonstrated a hack that can duplicate the magnetic security card and break a previous version of contactless ID cards from Mifare in 2008, The Hacker News reported.
"The new hack is carried out using a side channel attack, which bypasses the defensive features intended to prevent attacks on the card. To achieve this, the researchers made repeated measurements of electricity consumption during encryption and decryption. This can be determined by measuring the magnetic field close to the card," The Hacker News said.
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The team demonstrated a hack that can duplicate the magnetic security card and break a previous version of contactless ID cards from Mifare in 2008, The Hacker News reported.
"The new hack is carried out using a side channel attack, which bypasses the defensive features intended to prevent attacks on the card. To achieve this, the researchers made repeated measurements of electricity consumption during encryption and decryption. This can be determined by measuring the magnetic field close to the card," The Hacker News said.
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New megavirus found - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New megavirus found - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Researchers have managed to isolate what could be the largest virus ever discovered so far from ocean water off the coast of Chile.
The virus, "Megavirus chilensis," is 10 to 20 times wider than an average virus, they said in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the US.
"Here, we present Megavirus chilensis, a giant virus isolated off the coast of Chile, but capable of replicating in fresh water acanthamoeba. Its 1,259,197-bp genome is the largest viral genome fully sequenced so far. It encodes 1,120 putative proteins, of which 258 (23%) have no Mimivirus homologs," they said.
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The virus, "Megavirus chilensis," is 10 to 20 times wider than an average virus, they said in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the US.
"Here, we present Megavirus chilensis, a giant virus isolated off the coast of Chile, but capable of replicating in fresh water acanthamoeba. Its 1,259,197-bp genome is the largest viral genome fully sequenced so far. It encodes 1,120 putative proteins, of which 258 (23%) have no Mimivirus homologs," they said.
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House approves DICT bill on second reading - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
House approves DICT bill on second reading - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday its version of a bill that proposes the creation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology or the DICT.
Under the country’s legislative process, the nitty-gritty of a proposed law, such sponsorship and debate, as well as amendments and voting, are done during the second reading.
The committee report on the bill creating the DICT, which has been approved in a joint hearing of the Committee on Government Reorganization headed by Zamboanga representative Ceasar Jalosjos and the Committee on ICT chaired by Taguig representative Sigfrido Tinga, was also adopted during the stage.
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Under the country’s legislative process, the nitty-gritty of a proposed law, such sponsorship and debate, as well as amendments and voting, are done during the second reading.
The committee report on the bill creating the DICT, which has been approved in a joint hearing of the Committee on Government Reorganization headed by Zamboanga representative Ceasar Jalosjos and the Committee on ICT chaired by Taguig representative Sigfrido Tinga, was also adopted during the stage.
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iOS 5 takes away Multi-Touch from original iPad, says tech site - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
iOS 5 takes away Multi-Touch from original iPad, says tech site - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Amid all the goodies it promises to give, iOS 5 - Apple's latest operating system for mobile devices - may ironically be taking away some goodies from the original iPad tablet.
Users of the iPad 1 may no longer have a “developers only" feature that allowed system-wide four- and five-finger Multi-Touch gestures, according to tech site The Next Web.
"(W)hat Apple giveth, Apple also taketh away. Users of the original iPad will find that iOS 5 takes away the system-wide Multi-Touch gestures that they have grown so used to in the past few months," it said.
With the four- and five-finger multi-gestures, one can swipe up with four or five fingers to raise the multitasking panel.
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Users of the iPad 1 may no longer have a “developers only" feature that allowed system-wide four- and five-finger Multi-Touch gestures, according to tech site The Next Web.
"(W)hat Apple giveth, Apple also taketh away. Users of the original iPad will find that iOS 5 takes away the system-wide Multi-Touch gestures that they have grown so used to in the past few months," it said.
With the four- and five-finger multi-gestures, one can swipe up with four or five fingers to raise the multitasking panel.
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New stem cell method makes working liver cells - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New stem cell method makes working liver cells - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "LONDON - British scientists have developed a new stem cell technique for growing working liver cells which could eventually avoid the need for costly and risky liver transplants.
A team of researchers led by the Sanger Institute and the University of Cambridge used cutting-edge methods to correct a genetic mutation in stem cells derived from a patient's skin biopsy, and then grew them into fresh liver cells.
By putting the new liver cells into mice, they showed they were fully functioning.
"We have developed new systems to target genes and ... correct ... defects in patient cells," said Allan Bradley, director of the Sanger Institute.
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A team of researchers led by the Sanger Institute and the University of Cambridge used cutting-edge methods to correct a genetic mutation in stem cells derived from a patient's skin biopsy, and then grew them into fresh liver cells.
By putting the new liver cells into mice, they showed they were fully functioning.
"We have developed new systems to target genes and ... correct ... defects in patient cells," said Allan Bradley, director of the Sanger Institute.
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10/10/11
Chrome browser now allows remote computer control - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Chrome browser now allows remote computer control - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A new tool for Google's Chrome browser now allows computer users to remotely control another machine or get remote help without leaving their desks.
The Chrome Remote Desktop Beta allows users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code.
"One potential use of this version is the remote IT helpdesk case. The helpdesk can use the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA to help another user, while conversely a user can receive help by setting up a sharing session without leaving their desk," said a description of the extension on the Chrome Web Store.
Chrome Remote Desktop Beta is cross-platform, meaning one can connect any two computers that have a Chrome browser, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Chromebooks.
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The Chrome Remote Desktop Beta allows users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code.
"One potential use of this version is the remote IT helpdesk case. The helpdesk can use the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA to help another user, while conversely a user can receive help by setting up a sharing session without leaving their desk," said a description of the extension on the Chrome Web Store.
Chrome Remote Desktop Beta is cross-platform, meaning one can connect any two computers that have a Chrome browser, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Chromebooks.
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Google+ allows users to decide who can notify them - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google+ allows users to decide who can notify them - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Search giant Google stepped up the privacy of its upcoming social network Google+ by allowing members to determine who can notify them.
Google software engineer Kathleen Ko said that while Circles let members control who they share with, the new feature lets them decide who can notify them.
"Now you can decide who can notify you on Google+!" she said in a post on her Google+ account.
Ko said the control is accessible at https://plus.google.com/settings/plus.
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Google software engineer Kathleen Ko said that while Circles let members control who they share with, the new feature lets them decide who can notify them.
"Now you can decide who can notify you on Google+!" she said in a post on her Google+ account.
Ko said the control is accessible at https://plus.google.com/settings/plus.
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Taiwanese rush to order Steve Jobs bio in Chinese - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Taiwanese rush to order Steve Jobs bio in Chinese - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The popularity of the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs is showing even in China, as pre-orders for a Chinese version of his biography is on the rise.
A report by Taiwan's Central News Agency said Taiwan's Commonwealth Publishing Group noted pre-orders for the biography approached 30,000 as of Sunday.
"We estimate that the number could surpass 30,000 by the end of the day," CNA quoted Sherry Lee, marketing director of the publishing group, as saying Sunday.
The CNA report cited local media reports showing the biography, titled "Steve Jobs: A Biography" written by Walter Isaacson, even surpassed "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" on Taiwan's online book store Books.com.tw.
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A report by Taiwan's Central News Agency said Taiwan's Commonwealth Publishing Group noted pre-orders for the biography approached 30,000 as of Sunday.
"We estimate that the number could surpass 30,000 by the end of the day," CNA quoted Sherry Lee, marketing director of the publishing group, as saying Sunday.
The CNA report cited local media reports showing the biography, titled "Steve Jobs: A Biography" written by Walter Isaacson, even surpassed "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" on Taiwan's online book store Books.com.tw.
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Report: ‘Farmville’ film in the works - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Report: ‘Farmville’ film in the works - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "If the popular mobile phone game "Angry Birds" can be adapted for the silver screen, why not the similarly popular social networking game "Farmville?"
Talks are now in progress with the writers of the hit movie “Toy Story" to make a movie based on the Facebook monster hit game, news-entertainment site IGN reported.
"So, yes, we will continue writing movies. We are also working on several new and very exciting opportunities. We're in conversations with Zynga to do something with one of their brands. Can't really say too much on that front yet, but 'Old MacDonald' didn't have a factory, if you get our drift," IGN quoted “Toy Story" writers Alec Sokolow and Joel Cohen as saying.
IGN noted that while there had been previous rumors about game publisher Zynga working on a “Mafia Wars" film, a Farmville movie has never been revealed.
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Talks are now in progress with the writers of the hit movie “Toy Story" to make a movie based on the Facebook monster hit game, news-entertainment site IGN reported.
"So, yes, we will continue writing movies. We are also working on several new and very exciting opportunities. We're in conversations with Zynga to do something with one of their brands. Can't really say too much on that front yet, but 'Old MacDonald' didn't have a factory, if you get our drift," IGN quoted “Toy Story" writers Alec Sokolow and Joel Cohen as saying.
IGN noted that while there had been previous rumors about game publisher Zynga working on a “Mafia Wars" film, a Farmville movie has never been revealed.
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Dutch senators ditch pen and paper for iPads - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Dutch senators ditch pen and paper for iPads - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "AMSTERDAM - Members of the Dutch Senate, or upper house of parliament, won't strain their backs or weigh down their bike panniers by carrying stacks of printed documents from work anymore, since they are all now expected to work on their Apple iPads.
When members of the Senate returned from the summer recess two weeks ago, they were told they had one week left of working with printed files: After that they must stop printing out documents and wasting paper, and learn how to use a new Senate app especially designed for their new iPads.
The Dutch Senate is the first in Europe to distribute digital documents through a tablet computer. Two weeks into the project the 75 senators are generally "delighted" with managing the reams of documents using their iPads, according to Secretary General of the Senate, Geert Jan Hamilton.
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When members of the Senate returned from the summer recess two weeks ago, they were told they had one week left of working with printed files: After that they must stop printing out documents and wasting paper, and learn how to use a new Senate app especially designed for their new iPads.
The Dutch Senate is the first in Europe to distribute digital documents through a tablet computer. Two weeks into the project the 75 senators are generally "delighted" with managing the reams of documents using their iPads, according to Secretary General of the Senate, Geert Jan Hamilton.
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New app uses brainwaves to track sleep quality - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New app uses brainwaves to track sleep quality - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "TOKYO — A new app that aims to improve both the quantity and quality of sleep uses brainwaves to track the amount of time spent in different stages of sleep.
Called Sleep Manager, the app synchronizes with a headset that measures brain activity, eye movement and other signals in light, deep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
"The thing about sleep is that it's not just about how much you get — it's about the quality of your sleep," said Ben Rubin, co-founder of Zeo, which makes the app.
"In general, you want to optimize to get as much REM and deep sleep as possible."
A soft-sensor headband measures brainwave activity, muscle tone and eye movements, the same signals that would be taken by a professional sleep lab, but at a consumer level.
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Called Sleep Manager, the app synchronizes with a headset that measures brain activity, eye movement and other signals in light, deep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
"The thing about sleep is that it's not just about how much you get — it's about the quality of your sleep," said Ben Rubin, co-founder of Zeo, which makes the app.
"In general, you want to optimize to get as much REM and deep sleep as possible."
A soft-sensor headband measures brainwave activity, muscle tone and eye movements, the same signals that would be taken by a professional sleep lab, but at a consumer level.
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Google unveils new programming language 'Dart' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google unveils new programming language 'Dart' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Google on Monday introduced "Dart," a new "structured yet flexible" programming language to build web applications.
Software engineer Lars Bak said Dart aims to be familiar and natural with programmers and should thus be easy to learn.
"Dart code can be executed in two different ways: either on a native virtual machine or on top of a JavaScript engine by using a compiler that translates Dart code to JavaScript. This means you can write a web application in Dart and have it compiled and run on any modern browser," Bak said in a blog post.
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Software engineer Lars Bak said Dart aims to be familiar and natural with programmers and should thus be easy to learn.
"Dart code can be executed in two different ways: either on a native virtual machine or on top of a JavaScript engine by using a compiler that translates Dart code to JavaScript. This means you can write a web application in Dart and have it compiled and run on any modern browser," Bak said in a blog post.
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Pinoy netizens praise Think Before You Click campaign - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Pinoy netizens praise Think Before You Click campaign - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Think Before You Click (TBYC), GMA 7's award-winning campaign for the responsible use of social media, gathers more support Monday after the documentary of the same title was aired on GMA News TV on Sunday.
The documentary featuring Howie Severino, Kara David, Mark Salazar, Iza Calzado and Elmo Magalona reminded viewers that there are consequences for every action they make online.
Guests also shared stories in the documentary on how they have appropriated the Internet for different purposes: fight for a cause, find jobs, travel the world, and even fall in love.
The award-winning TBYC advocacy was launched in July to promote social media awareness among Pinoy netizens. It encourages netizens to stop and think twice before posting content online — whether an opinion, a photo or a video.
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The documentary featuring Howie Severino, Kara David, Mark Salazar, Iza Calzado and Elmo Magalona reminded viewers that there are consequences for every action they make online.
Guests also shared stories in the documentary on how they have appropriated the Internet for different purposes: fight for a cause, find jobs, travel the world, and even fall in love.
The award-winning TBYC advocacy was launched in July to promote social media awareness among Pinoy netizens. It encourages netizens to stop and think twice before posting content online — whether an opinion, a photo or a video.
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10/9/11
Chrome browser now allows remote computer control - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Chrome browser now allows remote computer control - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A new tool for Google's Chrome browser now allows computer users to remotely control another machine or get remote help without leaving their desks.
The Chrome Remote Desktop Beta allows users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code.
"One potential use of this version is the remote IT helpdesk case. The helpdesk can use the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA to help another user, while conversely a user can receive help by setting up a sharing session without leaving their desk," said a description of the extension on the Chrome Web Store.
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The Chrome Remote Desktop Beta allows users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code.
"One potential use of this version is the remote IT helpdesk case. The helpdesk can use the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA to help another user, while conversely a user can receive help by setting up a sharing session without leaving their desk," said a description of the extension on the Chrome Web Store.
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10/7/11
10/6/11
Jobs died peacefully, family says - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Jobs died peacefully, family says - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Apple co-founder and former CEO Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs died peacefully surrounded by family members, according to a statement released by his family.
Tech site CNET on Thursday (Manila time) said that Jobs' family, in their statement, also thanked the many people who had shared wishes and prayers during Jobs' illness.
"Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.
In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve's illness," it quoted the statement as saying.
It said Jobs' family added a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories.
But Jobs' family also asked the public to respect their privacy at this time of grief.
"We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief," the statement said.
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Tech site CNET on Thursday (Manila time) said that Jobs' family, in their statement, also thanked the many people who had shared wishes and prayers during Jobs' illness.
"Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.
In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve's illness," it quoted the statement as saying.
It said Jobs' family added a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories.
But Jobs' family also asked the public to respect their privacy at this time of grief.
"We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief," the statement said.
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Preorders for Steve Jobs book soar 53,555 percent - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Preorders for Steve Jobs book soar 53,555 percent - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "While some Apple fans paid tribute to the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs with tweets and others with online odes, many chose to remember him by pre-ordering books about him.
As of 8pm Manila time, four books on Jobs registered a huge increase in pre-orders on online bookstore Amazon.com, one of them registering a whopping 53,555-percent increase in just the last 24 hours.
The present best-seller on Amazon's list is the upcoming autobiography "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson, due out on November 21.
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As of 8pm Manila time, four books on Jobs registered a huge increase in pre-orders on online bookstore Amazon.com, one of them registering a whopping 53,555-percent increase in just the last 24 hours.
The present best-seller on Amazon's list is the upcoming autobiography "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson, due out on November 21.
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Preorders for Steve Jobs book soar 53,555 percent - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Preorders for Steve Jobs book soar 53,555 percent - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "While some Apple fans paid tribute to the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs with tweets and others with online odes, many chose to remember him by pre-ordering books about him.
As of 8pm Manila time, four books on Jobs registered a huge increase in pre-orders on online bookstore Amazon.com, one of them registering a whopping 53,555-percent increase in just the last 24 hours.
The present best-seller on Amazon's list is the upcoming autobiography "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson, due out on November 21.
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As of 8pm Manila time, four books on Jobs registered a huge increase in pre-orders on online bookstore Amazon.com, one of them registering a whopping 53,555-percent increase in just the last 24 hours.
The present best-seller on Amazon's list is the upcoming autobiography "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson, due out on November 21.
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Microsoft XBox to get cable TV channels - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Microsoft XBox to get cable TV channels - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Users of Microsoft's Xbox gaming and entertainment platform can expect a bonus —cable television content— in time for the holidays.
Microsoft announced nearly 40 TV content providers will provide programming over Xbox Live, with upcoming deals with providers in other countries.
“Today’s announcement is a major step toward realizing our vision to bring you all the entertainment you want, shared with the people you care about, made easy," said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft.
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Microsoft announced nearly 40 TV content providers will provide programming over Xbox Live, with upcoming deals with providers in other countries.
“Today’s announcement is a major step toward realizing our vision to bring you all the entertainment you want, shared with the people you care about, made easy," said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft.
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Google Earth hits 1B downloads - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google Earth hits 1B downloads - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Search giant Google reached a milestone this week after its Google Earth software was downloaded more than one billion times since the service was launched in 2005.
Brian McClendon, Google Earth and Maps vice president of engineering, said the feat was achieved six years after Google Earth was first launched.
"Today, we’ve reached our own one billion mark: Google Earth has been downloaded more than one billion times since it was first introduced in 2005. That’s more than one billion downloads of the Google Earth desktop client, mobile apps and the Google Earth plug-in—all enabling you to to explore the world in seconds, from Earth to Mars to the ocean floor," he said in a blog post.
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Brian McClendon, Google Earth and Maps vice president of engineering, said the feat was achieved six years after Google Earth was first launched.
"Today, we’ve reached our own one billion mark: Google Earth has been downloaded more than one billion times since it was first introduced in 2005. That’s more than one billion downloads of the Google Earth desktop client, mobile apps and the Google Earth plug-in—all enabling you to to explore the world in seconds, from Earth to Mars to the ocean floor," he said in a blog post.
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Windows 8 runs on Google Chromebook - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Windows 8 runs on Google Chromebook - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "After showing it can play nice with Apple's MacBook Air, Microsoft's upcoming flagship operating system Windows 8 is also showing it can work with Google's first Chrome laptop - but with the right hacks.
Tech site PC World said one has to hack the CR-48's basic input-output system (BIOS) and disable its protection so the laptop will be allowed to run operating systems (OSs) other than Google's ChromeOS.
"Unfortunately, (hacking the BIOS, the first step) is the most difficult part - one that might keep you from running this hack yourself. It involves opening your CR48 (taking out 12 screws), and putting a piece of electrical tape over a BIOS contact point, disabling the protection," PC World's Jason Kennedy said.
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Tech site PC World said one has to hack the CR-48's basic input-output system (BIOS) and disable its protection so the laptop will be allowed to run operating systems (OSs) other than Google's ChromeOS.
"Unfortunately, (hacking the BIOS, the first step) is the most difficult part - one that might keep you from running this hack yourself. It involves opening your CR48 (taking out 12 screws), and putting a piece of electrical tape over a BIOS contact point, disabling the protection," PC World's Jason Kennedy said.
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Taiwan's tech CEOs hail Steve Jobs' life, legacy - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Taiwan's tech CEOs hail Steve Jobs' life, legacy - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Heads of several Taiwanese tech firms - both partners and rivals - on Thursday joined the world in paying tribute to the late Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs.
Terry Gou, chairman and founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., remembered Jobs as a true hero and a friend whose genius has touched everyone in the world.
"The world has lost a true hero and I have lost a friend whose dedication to his company, his customers and our industry is reflected in the fact that he continued to work while dealing with such a devastating illness," Gou said in a statement, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency. (http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aECO&ID=201110060036).
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Terry Gou, chairman and founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., remembered Jobs as a true hero and a friend whose genius has touched everyone in the world.
"The world has lost a true hero and I have lost a friend whose dedication to his company, his customers and our industry is reflected in the fact that he continued to work while dealing with such a devastating illness," Gou said in a statement, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency. (http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aECO&ID=201110060036).
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Nobel winner's last big experiment: Himself - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Nobel winner's last big experiment: Himself - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "CHICAGO/NEW YORK - In the last few years of his life, Dr. Ralph Steinman made himself into an extraordinary human lab experiment, testing a series of unproven therapies - including some he helped to create - as he waged a very personal battle with pancreatic cancer.
The winner of the 2011 Nobel prize in medicine, who died only three days before the award was announced on Monday, ultimately tried as many as eight unproven treatments.
"He felt that human clinical investigation was the highest form of research, that it was critical to engage in it," Dr. Sarah Schlesinger, Steinman's clinical lab director and colleague at New York's Rockefeller University, told Reuters.
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The winner of the 2011 Nobel prize in medicine, who died only three days before the award was announced on Monday, ultimately tried as many as eight unproven treatments.
"He felt that human clinical investigation was the highest form of research, that it was critical to engage in it," Dr. Sarah Schlesinger, Steinman's clinical lab director and colleague at New York's Rockefeller University, told Reuters.
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Hong Kong teen's sombre design for Jobs a cyber hit - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Hong Kong teen's sombre design for Jobs a cyber hit - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "HONG KONG - A Hong Kong design student's poignant tribute to Apple founder Steve Jobs became an internet hit on Thursday with its minimalist, touching symbolism and brought a job offer and a flood of commemorative merchandise using his design.
Nineteen-year-old Jonathan Mak, a student at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University School of Design, came up with the idea of incorporating Steve Jobs' silhouette into the bite of the Apple logo, symbolising both Jobs' departure and lingering presence at the core of the company.
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Nineteen-year-old Jonathan Mak, a student at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University School of Design, came up with the idea of incorporating Steve Jobs' silhouette into the bite of the Apple logo, symbolising both Jobs' departure and lingering presence at the core of the company.
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