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Bing May Replace Google on iPhone, 'Rock Band Network' Coming to 360

by Warren Riddle on January 20, 2010 at 11:55 AM

Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
  • The Google and Apple conflict is apparently inspiring an odd couple to form a seemingly unnatural pairing. According to Business Week, Apple may actually drop Google as its default iPhone search engine and replace it with Microsoft's Bing. [From: Engadget]
  • Xbox 360 owners are about to receive a rocking new addition to their consoles. Harmonix will reportedly release a beta version of the new 'Rock Band Network' this afternoon. The service will allow people to "record, convert, and upload tracks," which can later be rated by vote and purchased (if they're worthy). [From: Engadget]
  • Facebook is continuing along its steady path to twitterization, as the site is currently testing a new News Feed 'Share' feature. The tab will act as a "retweet" function of sorts, and repost tidbits to the member's own personal feed. [From: The Next Web]
  • The online marketing firm Network Solutions has repeatedly been the target of hackers, most notably in a 2009 assault that compromised over 600,000 of its customers' credit cards. The company's servers were hacked again this week by an anti-semitic group that plastered "hundreds of customer Web sites" with militant, anti-Israeli propaganda. [From: Krebs on Security]
  • YouTube is once again pioneering the online video movement. The site will reportedly introduce live sports streaming, but, so far, the programming sounds about like what one would expect from ESPN 11. The sports broadcasting will apparently begin with Indian Premier League cricket. [From: Engadget]
  • England's Ivor Novello awards honor composers and their musical contributions. The committee is adding a new category this year and will actually bestow an award upon the creators of the "best original video game score." Perhaps next year they'll add the 'Super Mario Bros.' Theme Song Lifetime Achievement Award? [From: Times Online]
  • Health-conscious consumers have a wealth of options when exploring pedometers, speedometers, and heart-rate monitors. University of Tokyo researchers have helped develop a new "human recorder" device, though, that may make those other options obsolete. The gadget affixes directly to the user's chest, and measures heart rate, body temperature, acceleration, and other statistics. [From: Engadget]
  • Texting while driving poses a very real and lethal threat, and many states have been addressing the epidemic. Alabama has become the latest state to investigate legal options, as its House of Representatives has passed a ban on texting while driving. The bill, which passed with an overwhelming 95-3 vote of support, must still make it through the Senate. [From: The Associated Press]

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