2008-05-13 Science and Technology News at Softsland.com

1) Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope Allows Virtual Stargazing
Software giant Microsoft Corp. launched its version of a free online space telescope Tuesday that will compete against Google's virtual stargazer.
Date: 2008-05-13 23:44:56

2) British Scientist Finds Texting Costlier Than Sending Data From Hubble Telescope To Earth
A British space scientist has found that it is much more costly to send a message by cell phone than to transmit data from the Hubble space telescope to Earth.
Date: 2008-05-13 22:40:59

3) HTC Introduces Touch Diamond Amid iPhone Talk
High Tech Computer Tuesday unveiled the Touch Diamond, a touchscreen phone drawing many comparisons to Apple's iPhone.
Date: 2008-05-13 13:35:18

4) EarthLink Mothballs Phil. Wi-Fi Network
EarthLink is dropping its Philadelphia public Wi-Fi network, asking court permission to remove equipment from city streets and limiting its liability.
Date: 2008-05-13 12:19:55

5) New Driver Cellphone Study Released
A new study on the impact of cell phone usage while driving found laws requiring hands-free calling could reduce traffic fatalities by 300.
Date: 2008-05-13 11:31:32

6) Apple ITunes To Sell HBO Episodes
Apple will reportedly announce a deal with Home Box Office, selling episodes of popular television shows on iTunes.
Date: 2008-05-13 10:32:40

7) Dell To Phase Out Some XPS For Alienware
PC maker Dell is set to phase out some of its XPS gaming machines to concentrate on its high-end Alienware computers.
Date: 2008-05-13 09:29:59

8) HP Acquires Service Company EDS For Around $12.6B
PC maker Hewlett-Packard announced Tuesday it will acquire Electronic Data Systems Corp. for almost $12.6 billion.
Date: 2008-05-13 08:41:04

9) Egypt Blocks Opposition Web Site
The Egyptian government has blocked the Web site of opposition group Kefaya.
Date: 2008-05-13 07:56:18

10) Optus To Begin Selling IPhones In Australia
Mobile phone carrier Optus announced it will sell the iPhone to Australian consumers. Vodafone will also sell the Apple handset in the country.
Date: 2008-05-13 07:52:02

11) HP Close To Acquiring Electronic Data Systems
Tech company HP is reportedly in talks to acquire Electronic Data Systems Corp. for $13 billion.
Date: 2008-05-13 07:46:56

12) Africa Adds 65 Million Mobile Phone Subscribers In 2007
Africa is the world's fastest growing market for mobile phones with 65 million new subscribers in 2007 alone, according to the head of the International Telecommunication Union.
Date: 2008-05-13 01:21:33

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