The Euro may be weakening. But it’s still beating out the dollar, and global iPad buyers are paying more.
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Nine-Year-Old Wins Doodle-4-Google Title
Nine-year-old Makenzie Melton from El Dorado Springs, Missouri, was chosen as the national winner of this year’s Doodle 4 Google contest. Melton’s doodle beat out more than 33,000 submissions for this year’s contest themed, “If I …
Meet the First Person ‘Infected’ By a Computer Virus
It may sound like something out of the next sci-fi thriller, but it appears humans and computers are now merging after a British scientist became the world’s first person to be infected with a computer virus.
New Survey: Shoppers Want iPads, Not Netbooks
A recent survey suggests iPads are becoming to the netbook what VHS tapes once were to the Betamax.
Walmart Brings the iPhone Under $100
“Save money, live better.” The Wal-Mart slogan now applies to the iPhone, too.
Google Pac-Man Gobbles Up $120M of Work Time
Least surprising story of the week? The study released Tuesday showing that the playable version of the classic video game Pac-Man on Google’s front page has eaten up five million hours of work time.
Facebook’s Mea Culpa Continues in Washington Post
For someone not known for being particularly outspoken, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is certainly making himself visible.
Happy 30th Anniversary, Pac-Man
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man. The Google Doodles team wanted to do something special and they certainly delivered. (via Techland)
Six Flags Losing Roller-Coaster Crown to Ferrari?
New Jersey — prepare to say goodbye to the gold-medal position. Abu Dhabi claims it has taken over as the home of the world’s fastest roller coaster.
Google TV: Google Brings the Web to TV
The Internet is coming to a TV near you.
Pakistan Follows Facebook Ban With YouTube Ban
In its wise knowledge of all things Web, the Pakistani government is continuting to go that extra mile to protect its citizens from “blasphemous” content.
Facebook and Google Talk Privacy
Facebook looks set to simplify its privacy settings whereas Google has downplayed privacy fears of its own.
