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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Sirius + XM, instant girlfriends, cloud computing and more

Sirius, XM Merger to Happen by June 30?
A decision on the long-lingering proposal by Sirius Satellite Radio and direct competitor XM Satellite Radio to merge their businesses could come from the Federal Communications Commission by June 30.

Instant Message, Instant Girlfriend
Dude used the Internet as a means of communication with women he had already met offline in order to overcome social awkwardness and forge romantic relationships.

Cloud Computing: So You Don’t Have to Stand Still
It means obtaining computing resources — processing, storage, messaging, databases and so on — from someplace outside your own four walls, and paying only for what you use.

A Video Game Star and His Less-Than-Stellar Pay
His face still isn’t famous, but Mr. Hollick’s voice and gait have moved into the pop culture firmament recently as those of Niko Bellic, the sardonic, textured Balkan criminal at the heart of Grand Theft Auto IV.

On the Road Again? Tricks to Logging On
THE Internet may be more accessible than ever, but business travelers often need more than one way to log on to get their e-mail, send and receive files and search the Web for maps, restaurants and other information.

Google Co-founder Pushes TV "White Space" Plan
Larry Page was in Washington to promote proposal for a new generation of wireless devices.

You Can Call for I.T. Help Without Hiring a Whole Crew

One task many busy managers avoid is taking care of computers, networks and other technology. Installing software, setting up broadband connections and backing up servers can be time-consuming and complicated. CONTACT: Leave me a Houston or Texas media news tip | COMMENT: Click to leave your thoughts on this post here