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Ford Backs Texting Ban, Sega Realizes Hedgehogs Are Best in 2-D

by Leila Brillson on September 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM



Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines...
  • Ford Motors is openly endorsing Dem. Senator Charles E. Schumer (NY) proposal to ban texting while driving, making it the first car company to do so. [From: NYTimes.com, via Textually]
  • When Sega debuted the 3-D level in 'Sonic 2,' fans went wild, because it was so different. Now, it's a boring old gimmick, and the Hedgehog is heading back to his 2-D roots. [From: Gamespot, via Offworld]
  • Remember when that coalition of corporations banded together to oppose Google's large-scale book project? Well, Google is hushing those complaints quickly by letting external users (i.e., competitors) gain access to the scans. Well played, Google. [From: Reuters]
  • Have AIM, Facebook, Twitter, and all the rest become the currents in your 'Lifestream'? AOL is now integrating all your social networking notifications with AIM's new Lifestream tab and the Lifestream iPhone app, tracking every virtual movement a friend makes. [From: WashingtonPost.com]
  • Proclaimed iPhone addict Kelly Ripa has started a text-athon during Ovarian Cancer Month, encouraging do-gooders to send donations by texting 'KELLY' to 85944. [From: Geek Sugar]

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