5 Tech Stories Worth Reading

1. Sony cut online security staff two weeks before it was hackedLawsuits against Japanese electronics giant Sony have revealed that the company laid off a number of employees responsible for network security, two weeks before attacks brought down the PlayStation Network.2. How to use Twitter in the classroomThe advantage to using a tool like Twitter for education is that it’s instant and it’s to the point. There have been countless articles about whether or not social media makes us lazy, or whether it affects our attention...

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5 Tech Stories Worth Reading

1. Steve Jobs Confirms Discontinuation of iWeb in iCloud TransitionSince last week's unveiling of Apple's new iCloud service and the transitioning of the company's existing MobileMe service into iCloud, many users have been wondering about the fate of some of the MobileMe services that were not mentioned in the transition discussion. In particular, users have been concerned about iWeb, Apple's website creation software included with iLife that can be integrated with site hosting via MobileMe.2. DIY U: The Future Of Learning...

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5 Tech Stories Worth Reading

1. PlayStation Branded 3DTV Announced, Coming Bundled With A Copy Of Resistance 3Do you like the idea of all this new-fangled 3D technology in games but can’t stump up the cash for a new TV and 3D glasses? It seems like you aren’t the only one, and Sony has been listening to your pleas.2. Google Maps can now tell you when your bus or train is lateGoogle has offered travel information in Maps for quite some time, but now it’s going real-time – in a handful of cities, at least.3. Square Raising New Round, Joining Billion Dollar...

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