Study finds split in attitudes on religion, relationships; largest generation gap since ’60sWASHINGTON — From cell phones and texting to religion and manners, younger and older Americans see the world differently, creating the largest generation gap since the tumultuous years of the 1960s and the culture clashes over Vietnam, civil rights and women’s liberation. Review: ‘Unlike’ apps for smart phones are hip destination guidesMIAMI — A good guidebook is more than just a compilation of information. It’s a travel companion with personality, a sense of humor and usually both strengths and weaknesses. With the proliferation of smart phone guides, a new cast of travel companions is vying to join you on your travels. Tips for getting off to your destination on-time when you travel _ hassle freeATLANTA — You’ve got to drop your kids off at school, stop by the bank and pick up your dry cleaning. That’s a lot to do and still make it to the airport two hours before your 11 a.m. flight. American engineers who developed e-mail, mobile telephone win prestigious Spanish prizeMADRID — Two American engineers who were instrumental in developing e-mail and mobile phones on Wednesday won one of Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias awards for revolutionizing the way people communicate. Greece to register prepaid cell phones to fight crime, illegal immigrationATHENS, Greece — Greece’s prepaid mobile phone users will now have to register their identities in a bid to tackle illegal immigration and other crime, the communications minister said Tuesday. Don’t reach out and touch anyone: Japan to see if phones can help limit pandemicsTOKYO — A few months from now, a highly contagious disease will spread through a Japanese elementary school. The epidemic will start with several unwitting children, who will infect others as they attend classes and wander the halls. Power lines move into digital age; ’smart grid’ is buzz of electric industry, Obama teamWASHINGTON — Thomas Alva Edison, meet the Internet. Sprint CEO says Palm Pre smart phone release is ‘coming out party’ for wireless carrierNEW YORK — No doubt bolstered by positive reviews, Sprint Nextel Corp. CEO Dan Hesse said Saturday’s release of Palm Inc.’s Pre smart phone represents a “coming out party” for Sprint as it seeks to reverse subscriber losses. Kiosks, computers and handhelds _ Oh my! Airport technology gets easier for passengers to useNEW YORK — Welcome to the 21st century, passengers. First factory for Qualcomm’s power-sipping cell phone displays opens in TaiwanNEW YORK — The first factory dedicated to making a new type of power-thrifty cell phone display has started operations, Qualcomm Inc. said this week. Travel briefsWashington tourism launches ‘Lost Symbol’ Web site for Dan Brown book Free iPhones at Japan university may prove costly for some as GPS keeps tabs on truantsTOKYO — A prestigious Japanese university is giving away hundreds of iPhones, in part to use its Global Positioning System to nab students that skip class. From iPhone apps to games, 5 cheap tech items for summer car tripsNEW YORK — Dreading long car trips this summer? Here are five inexpensive things to can help keep the peace in the car and make the journey more interesting: Dell policy formalizes ban on exporting broken electronics and parts to developing countriesSEATTLE — PC maker Dell Inc. on Tuesday formally banned the export of broken computers, monitors and parts to developing countries amid complaints that lax enforcement of environmental and worker-safety regulations have allowed an informal and often hazardous electronic-waste recycling industry to emerge. Report: Foreign intelligence analysts contradict US on Iran bomb progressWASHINGTON — Congressional investigators say some foreign intelligence analysts believe U.S. intelligence is underestimating Iran’s progress toward designing a nuclear warhead before Tehran halted its program in 2003. Amazon unveils ‘Kindle DX’ with large screen meant for textbooks, newspapers, magazinesNEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. will release a larger — and more expensive — version of its Kindle electronic reading device that is geared toward periodicals and textbooks. Amazon.com buys Lexcycle, maker of iPhone e-book application Stanza, for undisclosed sumLOS ANGELES — Kindle e-book retailer Amazon.com Inc. has purchased Lexcycle, a year-old company that makes the iPhone e-book application Stanza, in a move that ratchets up Amazon’s presence in the electronic book market. Bill requiring handsfree devices for drivers who use cell phones advancesDENVER — A bill requiring drivers to use handsfree devices while talking on cell phones is advancing at the state Capitol, but it could run into trouble later. Faster Bluetooth chips that piggyback on Wi-Fi coming early next yearNEW YORK — The industry group behind the Bluetooth wireless technology says a version that can transfer files 10 times faster could be on the market by early next year. Analysis says Amazon’s latest Kindle e-reader costs $185 to build, 52 percent of retail priceNEW YORK — If you aren’t sure whether Amazon.com Inc.’s latest Kindle electronic reading device is worth its $359 price tag, an analysis by research firm iSuppli may shed some light. Amazon’s latest Kindle e-reader cost almost $186 to build, according to research firm analysisNEW YORK — A research firm estimates that Amazon.com’s latest Kindle e-reader costs almost $186 in parts and manufacturing. House oversight committee reopens probe of data disclosures on Internet file-sharing servicesWASHINGTON — A House committee is reopening its investigation of Internet services that let computer users distribute music and movies online amid reports the same software was exploited to gain unauthorized access to government and private data. Japan’s KDDI to release solar-powered mobile phone in JuneTOKYO — Cell phone users could soon be turning to the skies to charge their handsets. Connecticut lawmakers consider driver safety updates to reflect GPS, backup monitor technologyHARTFORD, Conn. — Addicted to that GPS navigation system? On Connecticut roads, that might make you a lawbreaker. |
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