New Memory Device Will Dramatically Affect Computers

"Research groups say that memristors, a new type of memory device that's on the verge of going commercial, will dramatically enhance the storage capacity and usability of computers."

Google Realtime Search Challenges Bing, Twitter

"Google’s latest move in real-time search, the launch of a dedicated page that aggregates of-the-moment information from Twitter and other sources, represents yet another escalation in the search-engine giant’s competition against Microsoft’s Bing."

Older Adults Flocking to Social Networks

"Social networking use by Internet users ages 50 and older nearly doubled in the past year, going from 22 percent in April 2009 to 42 percent in May 2010, according to the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project’s new report, 'Older Adults and Social Media.'"

Google Launches Real-Time Search Site

"Google Inc launched a website on Thursday for users who want to sift through news, comments and other information on the Internet in real time, letting them follow conversations on social network hubs such as Facebook and Twitter in one place."

Google Realtime Site

Cracks in Computer Defenses Abound: IBM

"IBM on Wednesday reported that the number of discovered cracks that hackers could exploit in computer software surged in the first half of the year."

Kindle and iPad E-readers Spark Revolution

"Amazon's Kindle e-book reader and Apple's iPad tablet have a lot more in common than you'd think. Both devices have sparked a revolution in mobile computing, are selling like hotcakes, and brought e-books to the masses."

New Research Suggest Google Book Search Helps Publishers A Lot More Than It Hurts

"Michael Scott points us to a new research paper from law professor Hannibal Travis, that tries to look at the actual economic impact of Google's book scanning on publishers, and finds that the falling sky claims from publishers and critics simply isn't supported by the evidence."

Apple's iPad to Remain King of Tablets: Researcher

"The iPad, which likely will account for nearly three quarters of worldwide tablet shipments this year, will hold at least 70 percent of the market in 2011 and 62 percent by 2012, iSuppli said in its report on Wednesday."

New Kindle Leaves Rivals Farther Back

"This week, Amazon unveiled what everyone (except Amazon) is calling the Kindle 3. You might call it Amazon’s iPad response. The Kindle 3 is ingeniously designed to be everything the iPad will never be: small, light and inexpensive."

A Look at the Reading Habits of E-Reader Owners

"A study of 1,200 e-reader owners by Marketing and Research Resources Inc. found that 40% said they now read more than they did with print books."

Yahoo: Microsoft's Bing Starts to Power its U.S. Internet Search

"Internet firm Yahoo Inc said it has completed the transition of its U.S. and Canadian English-language search capabilities to Microsoft Corp's Bing platform."

Google to Allow Phone Calls From Gmail

"Google Inc said users of Gmail will now be able to call telephones directly from their email, putting it in direct competition with Web calling service Skype and companies such as AT&T Inc."

Study: Blacks and Women Talk and Text More

"Blacks talk twice as much as whites on their cellphones, and women talk and text more than men, according to an analysis of wireless bills by Nielsen."

Virginia State U. Business School Buys E-Textbooks for Students

"Should colleges purchase textbooks for students? A public institution is experimenting with that idea this fall."

U. of Michigan Press Tries Short-Term Rental Option for E-Books

"The university hopes the service will appeal to those who need a book for a single citation or for a paper."

So-Called "Digital Natives" Not Media Savvy, New Study Shows

"A new study coming out of Northwestern University, discovered that college students have a decided lack of Web savvy, especially when it comes to search engines and the ability to determine the credibility of search results. Apparently, the students favor search engine rankings above all other factors."

College Web Pages 'Widely Inaccessible' to People With Disabilities

"More colleges are adding basic accessibility features, but those gains are offset by barriers from emerging technologies, a recent study finds."

Libraries Face Increasing Budget Cutbacks

"Libraries across the U.S. are facing funding crises as they become the latest victims of the recession."

iPad May Boost e-Textbook Sales in U.S.

"A U.S. software developer says the iPad and similar tablet computers have all the makings of a breakthrough in the adoption of digital college textbooks."

Computers Are Becoming Cupid's Best Weapon

"A new study finds that nearly a quarter of couples met online, and predicts that the Web may soon become the No. 1 way Americans find a mate."

The Web Is A 'Shrinking Minority' Of Internet Traffic

"'The Web is dead' proclaims the September issue of Wired Magazine. Hard to believe, given how much time people spend online. But Chris Anderson, the magazine's editor-in-chief, tells Steve Inskeep that the end of the web is likely just the next evolutionary step for the Internet."

Facebook "Places" Lets Users Track Friends and Services

"Facebook's 500 million-plus users will soon be able to track friends' whereabouts across the United States, as the world's largest Internet social network adds technology to increasingly tie its virtual world to everyday life."

Verizon Looking at Taking TV Shows to the iPad

"In the latest example of the slim device attracting the attention of the TV industry, Verizon Communications Inc. on Wednesday demonstrated an application that turns the iPad into another screen for its cable-TV service."

Colleges Tailor Social Sites for Students

"Colleges and universities across the United States are going beyond simply creating websites and pages on Facebook for students to 'friend' or 'fan.' They are working with technology companies to build their own social networks and integrate them into campus life to boost admissions and retain students."

Free Software Tools Can Add to Your Anti-Virus Protection

"There are new software tools that can help you clean up and repel the latest cyberattacks. Many of them are free. Most require patience to learn how to use. Be prepared to sacrifice convenience for added security, as using these tools will add steps to your ongoing use of the Internet."

Time-Shifting on TV More Than Doubles in Past Year

"Time-shifted TV viewing has more than doubled over the past year and over 40 percent of Americans now make plans to record their favorite shows and watch them later, according to a survey released on Tuesday."

U.S. Neighborhood Bookstores Thrive in Digital Age

"U.S. independent bookstores are discovering how to flourish despite the growth of electronic books with some even looking to form an alliance with a formidable competitor -- Google."

Barnes & Noble Rattled by the Rise of e-Books

"In the first five months of 2009, e-books made up 2.9 percent of trade book sales. In the same period in 2010, sales of e-books, which generally cost less than hardcover books, grew to 8.5 percent, according to the Association of American Publishers, spurred by sales of the Amazon Kindle and the new Apple iPad. For Barnes & Noble, long the largest and most powerful bookstore chain in the country, the new competition has led to declining profits and store traffic."

Report: Murdoch's News Corp. Readying Digital Newspaper

"Rupert Murdoch has long championed pay walls for online news content, and now the News Corp. chairman is reportedly working on a newspaper that would be available exclusively on mobile devices like Apple's iPad and smartphones."

Those With Home Internet Access More Likely to be a Relationship

"People who have Internet access at home are more likely to be in a relationship, with the Web gaining in importance as a meeting place for those seeking love, according to U.S. research."

Advertisers to Spend $1.7 Billion on Social Networks in 2010

"The latest numbers from eMarketer project that advertisers will spend nearly $1.7 billion in the U.S. on social networking sites in 2010. Worldwide, spending will hit $3.3 billion according to the report."

Broadband Adoption Slows Down, But Blacks Catch Up

"The Pew Internet & American Life Project said 66 percent of U.S. adults now use broadband at home, up from 63 percent last year. The difference is not statistically significant."

Google, Verizon Propose Laws to Keep Web Free

"Google and Verizon Communications on Monday called on legislators to enact laws preventing Internet carriers from blocking websites or selectively delaying access to content common on the Internet today, while leaving the door open for private 'specialized networks' down the line."

Bill Gates Predicts Technology Will Make 'Place-Based' Colleges Less Important in 5 Years

'Place-based colleges' are. . .becoming less crucial for learning thanks to the Internet, said the Microsoft founder Bill Gates at a conference on Friday."

A Blended Librarian Talks Information Literacy

"Mr. McBride is a blended librarian at Buffalo State." He "combines traditional reference skills with hardware and software know-how and an interest in applying them to curriculum development and teaching."

Trading Spaces: Science Libraries Confront Print's Decline

"The engineering libraries at Stanford and Cornell universities are swapping their place as repositories of print materials for bigger online collections."

Digital Humanists Unveil New Blog-to-Book Tool

"In a single week, a team of 12 developed a Web service that turns blog entries into an electronic book. The creators intend their new tool, Anthologize, to make preparing a polished product—potentially for publication—a simple, quick process."

Is There a Future for Computer Labs?

"Though centralized PC labs have been an important part of both campus space planning and IT infrastructure for the last two decades, this may be changing. With the advent of laptop computers, it is becoming increasingly common for students to own personal computers. In fact, about 83 percent of students at four-year-colleges own them, up dramatically from 36 percent in 2003. . ."

Remaking the College Campus

"An e-learning veteran envisions a college campus of the future where physical space, technology, and collaboration blend."

NCAA Grades Coaches with Major Database of Teams

"Hoping increased transparency will encourage head coaches to take seriously their players’ academic performance, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has released a searchable database of the Academic Progress Rates of all teams coached by current and former Division I coaches in six major sports since the NCAA introduced the scoring system in 2003."

Amazon's Kindle Adds Games

"Amazon's Kindle isn't just for reading anymore. Software developers for the electronic reader have created the device's first games."

The Open, Social, Participatory Future of Online Learning

"An interview with the editor of a new book on emerging technologies in distance education, who is speaking this week at a national online-learning conference in Wisconsin."

Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age

"Digital technology makes copying and pasting easy, of course. But that is the least of it. The Internet may also be redefining how students — who came of age with music file-sharing, Wikipedia and Web-linking — understand the concept of authorship and the singularity of any text or image."

Too Much Internet Can Lead To Teen Depression

"Spending too much time on the Internet can lead to depression in teenagers, according to a recent study. A study in China showed those using the Internet pathologically were 2.5 times more likely to become depressed."

Survey: Most iPhone 4 Users 'Very Satisfied'

"Most iPhone 4 users are 'very satisfied' with their new device--despite all of the bad press and antenna issues--says a new survey by ChangeWave Research."

Facebook and Other Social Media Cost UK Billions

"Employees who fritter time away on Facebook, Twitter and other social media Web sites are costing British businesses billions, new research suggests."

Source: Google, Verizon Near Net Neutrality Plan

"Google and Verizon Communications are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called 'network neutrality' rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines, according to a person briefed on the negotiations."

'Free' Movies, Songs No More as Colleges Bust File-Sharing

"Every college across the country must either have installed software to block illegal file-sharing or have created some other procedure for preventing it. The requirement is part of the 2008 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which took effect July 1."

Google Plans to Drop Wave

"Google is pulling the plug on Google Wave. Google intended the messaging program, launched in 2009, to be a near-replacement for e-mail, which it said had grown tired."

Google CEO: 200,000 Android Devices Sold Each Day

"Google CEO Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday that Google believes that some 200,000 new Android devices are being sold each day, leading to significant revenue in the form of increased mobile search traffic."