Monday, 19 April 2010

Top Technology News 19.04

The next big thing
Twitter talks about the future of microblogging

Google gets more personal
Google becomes more visual and personal

Google profits beat expectations
Internet giant Google reports a 37% rise in first-quarter net profit, beating analysts' expectations.



Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 22
Space.com: Anyone who enjoys watching the sky for "shooting stars" will have an opportunity to observe an old and reliable meteor display over the next several days: the April Lyrids. The best time to watch will be for a night or two around the peak, April 22.

Cat brain inspires computers of the future
Electronic devices that mimic how brain cells in a cat work could allow computers to one day learn and recognize information more like humans do.



Sigma Life Science unveils first p53 knockout rat - Trading Markets (press release)
Sigma Life Science unveils first p53 knockout ratTrading Markets (press release)Sigma Life Science, the biological products and services brand of Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq: SIAL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reported on Monday the ...Sigma(R) Life Science Extends Research Model Portfolio Into Oncology and ...PR Newswire (press release)all 19 news articles »

Out of the Loop in Silicon Valley - New York Times (blog)
Out of the Loop in Silicon ValleyNew York Times (blog)Math and science classes at Ms. Fleming's all-girls high school in Albany weren't as good as those at the all-boys school across the street, she says, ...and more »



Will the US militarize cyberspace?
Cyberspace will not be militarized by the United States to protect the country from attacks on civilian computer networks, according to the Obama administration's nominee to head the new U.S. Cyber Command.

Space robots: Round 2
The next generation of space robot is here.

Solar-powered plane reaches new heights
On April 9, 2010, the sun-powered Solar Impulse HB-SIA aircraft took off from a runway in Paverne, Switzerland, on its maiden flight.



Facebook Announces New Online Safety Steps
Facebook has announced an overhaul of its online safety measures that include the redesign of its abuse reporting system. read more

Not App-y: Israelis Irate Over iPad Ban
Israel has banned the iPad and is confiscating any being brought across its borders. read more

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