Events in Technology and the Internet

Possible Discussion Articles for CS 403
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Facebook unveils instant messaging feature http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/08/facebook.chat/index.html Facebook has decided to rewared the 69 million active users with a new feature that allows them to message some of their online friends to chat. This is going to compete with AIM, which is not multi-purpose like facebook.
Electronic gadgets latest source of computer viruses http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/03/13/factory.installed.virus.ap/index.html There are several gadgets that may be affecting users computers, and the reason behind it is they come with viruses already on them even before the user purchases them.
Company Plans TV-Related Interactive Cell Phone Games http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,188482,00.html?sPage=fnc/scitech/videogaming This new idea of bring TV shows, sports broadcasts, or any type game show to one's cell phone is just in the making. It would allow users to have an interactive feel to their phone and be able to correspond to their TV in real-time.
Google hopes to house Web software on App Engine http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9913631-7.html?tag=nefd.only This new feature provided by google allows users to use some online applications offered by the App Engine for their webpages. It makes the lives of programmers easier by making it so they won't have to rewrite everything.


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