AT&T and Verizon Reach Detente, Microsoft Says 'Black Screen of What?'
Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
- It looks like we might actually be spared from that stupid 3G map battle currently being waged between AT&T and Verizon. Apparently the two companies have realized that we're not all complete morons, so they've both dropped several ongoing law suits related to who can claim the "most reliable" network. [From: Engadget]
- Numerous reports suggest that a new set of Windows security updates can cause a paralyzing Black Screen of Death (BSOD) for Windows 7, XP, and Vista users. Microsoft, though, now claims to have found no evidence linking the BSOD to the updates, saying that they determined the "reports to be inaccurate." These aren't the droids you're looking for. Move along. [From: FOX News]
- Twitter has already become ingrained in pop culture, as the site has inspired countless references in televisions shows and other mediums. Hip-hop performer Sean Kingston has actually now penned an entire homage to the site, titled "Twitter SONG (Follow Me)." Thankfully, the song mirrors tweets in one aspect: It's incredibly brief. [From: Mashable]
- Bing, Microsoft's fledgling search engine, has so far garnered solid traffic and good reviews. Its Maps feature, which was already impressive, is set to receive some significant upgrades, including a variety of apps and a new eye-level view. [From: The Huffington Post]
- Big cable can basically do, and charge, whatever it wants, since people will never willingly give up television. But, the National Cable and Telecommunications Association is actually going to give back, and meaningfully contribute to society by offering half-price broadband and discounted computers to millions of disadvantaged children. [From: Ars Technica]
- The beleaguered Large Hadron Collider was temporarily crippled again as a power failure disabled the megalithic machine yesterday. But, at least the culprit wasn't something as inane as bird droppings. [From: Engadget]
