Tech Talk

Observations from Jamie DeLoma, journalist and computer nerd

Archive for 2010

Student journalist inadvertently scores interview of a lifetime?

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Chelsea Isaacs, a student journalist from Long Island, got the story of a lifetime when Steve Jobs told her to “leave us alone.”

Get an unprecedented view inside the Petit murder trial

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Social media often shines the brightest during the darkest times — particularly in terms of Twitter.

Search engine offers ‘Instant’ gratification

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Google has instituted a change that it promises will revolutionize the way people scour the Web.

University encourages students to use Facebook more

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As many colleges and universities encourage their students to sign off of Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare and other social media sites while on campus, at least one American institution is encouraging increased usage.

Control what Google knows about you; learn about yourself

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Google has made it easier than ever to understand what personal information is collected, who it is available to and gives you the power to change such settings.

Dirty truth behind Craigslist’s decision to drop adult services

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Craiglist’s decision to drop its adult services section is being hailed as a victory — but is it really?

Technology makes monitoring Hurricane Earl a breeze

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In this 21st century world, anyone could track weather patterns and anticipate their next move — with many of the same tools as our favorite meteorologists.