Computer reminders help physicians less than hoped

March 8th, 2010

A systematic review of 28 clinical trials published today concludes “implementing these expensive technologies will constitute an expensive exercise in trial and error.”

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Could Cisco be announcing a killer set-top box?

March 8th, 2010

Cisco Systems is hyping a major news announcement for Tuesday, which some speculate could include a new all-in-one set-top box that does everything.

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Valve games, Steam headed to Macs

March 8th, 2010

Valve announces that its gaming service, Steam, is coming to the Mac platform, and the future will bring simultaneous releases of games for both PCs and Macs.

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Why is eBay logo in Whitman ad?

March 8th, 2010

In Meg Whitman’s campaign ad for governor of California, the eBay logo appears on screen. Is eBay OK with this? And if so, why?

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Sony patents game demos that ‘erode’ over time

March 8th, 2010

PlayStation 3 maker files patent for demo versions that lose functionality as time goes on–and prompt players to buy the full version.

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8-Bit NYC is the coolest map–ever

March 8th, 2010

Map of New York City depicted in 8-bit gaming glory is a viable mapping tool too.

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When TiVoing the Oscars, Twitter is not your friend

March 8th, 2010

It’s nearly impossible to keep from finding out what happens at live events like the Academy Awards, the Olympics, or the Super Bowl if you’re a Twitter or Facebook user.

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More states propose Internet sales taxes

March 8th, 2010

As Amazon.com cancels its affiliate program in Colorado in response to a new state law, 14 other states have considered or are considering similar measures.

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Lip-reading phones: Sounds of silence

March 8th, 2010

A system out of Germany translates the electrical signals from facial muscles involved in speech, thus making it possible to communicate sans the noise. Bus rides might have just gotten a lot quieter.

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Android coders get high-speed graphics ability

March 8th, 2010

Google has released a new native programming kit that provides new graphics abilities to programmers using Android 2.0 phones.

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