http://www.newspond.comNewspond finds and ranks the most popular news on the internetThu, 02 Sep 2010 09:59:39 GMTPyRSS2Gen-1.0.0http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387875The original Super Mario Bros. was first released in 1985. This is meaningful to you because it would make 2010 the 25th anniversary of the series, and that has apparently compelled Nintendo to celebrate by readying a revival of Super Mario All-Stars for the Wii...at least in Japan. Andriasang reports that Nintendo held a retailer briefing in Japan recently, with news leaking out that they plan to release "Super Mario Collection Special Pack" on the Wii on October 21. Presumably this will include the same compellation of Mario games -- 1, 2, 3, and "Lost Levels" -- as Super Mario ...http://www.newspond.com/story=3387875Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:41:37 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387872The stunning bidding war for 3Par seems poised to continue. Dell on Monday said that it was contemplating whether to match Hewlett-Packard's $2 billion bid to acquire the obscure data-storage company. "We're assessing what our next step will be," Dell spokesman David Frink says. Meanwhile, Intel on Monday announced the $1.4 billion acquisition of Infineon Technologies' wireless division. This comes two weeks after Intel announced it will acquire anti-virus provider McAfee for $7.7 billion. The common thread to all these deals: cloud computing. Dell and HP are hot for 3Par's technology because it supplements the complex systems each sells that ...http://www.newspond.com/story=3387872Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:41:37 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387791jj110888 writes "CyanogenMod has just been updated to version 6.0, bringing Android Open Source Project 2.2 (Froyo) to several devices. This fork includes enchantments to many of the built-in apps, Ad-hoc network connectivity, OpenVPN support, Bluetooth HID, Incognito browsing, extensive control over audio and UI elements, and more found in the extensive CHANGELOG. The CyanogenMod team uses an instance of Google's gerrit tool for code review and patch submission, helping make this former backport of Android 1.6 to T-Mobile's G1 into thriving development for the G1/MyTouch/MyTouch 1.2, Droid, Nexus One, HTC Aria, HTC Desire, HTC Evo 4G (minus 4G and ...http://www.newspond.com/story=3387791Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387674Facebook Credits is continuing its march from the virtual into the real world today, with the introduction of Facebook Credits gift cards at Target stores nationwide. The move follows a number of recent steps by Facebook to redefine its Credits, from getting rid of its virtual gift shop to handing out free Credits to grease the wheel a bit. Now, Facebook Credits will be something you can buy your kids for Christmas. Sponsor Starting this Sunday, Facebook will be getting into the real, instead of virtual, gift giving business with gift cards available for purchase at all of Target's 1,750 ...http://www.newspond.com/story=3387674Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387666We know you're awfully loyal to your chosen MAG army (S.V.E.R.4.E.V.E.R., suckas), but haven't you ever wondered how the other half two thirds lives? A new option will give you the ability to do just that -- players can now purchase a second and third character slot for $0.99 a piece. Here's the rub: These paid character slots will only be active for 30 days, at which point they'll need to be reactivated with another $0.99 payment. Don't worry if said renewal slips your mind -- any additional characters' info will be stored on the MAG servers until you decide ...http://www.newspond.com/story=3387666Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387637submitted by mastersaiyan [link] [78 comments] http://www.newspond.com/story=3387637Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387607Notorious file sharing website The Pirate Bay is a long-standing enemy of the movie industry, but one Swedish filmmaker has plans to create a documentary called TPB AFK about the three founders of the site, and their reactions to being found guilty of being accessory to crime against copyright law and fined about $3.6 million. http://www.newspond.com/story=3387607Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387595#fcc The FCC says it's now thinking about making proposed net neutrality rules different (read: nonexistent) for wireless devices. It's an aboutface from what the FCC chairman originally talked up, and exactly what Verizon and Google wanted. Ah well. [NYT] More>> http://www.newspond.com/story=3387595Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387546SeedCode has announced theZulu iCal Server plugin for FileMaker Pro Server databases. FileMaker offers internal date-handling, but before now, databases that... FileMaker - Database - filemakerpro - ICal - Consultants and Developers http://www.newspond.com/story=3387546Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMThttp://www.newspond.com/story=3387533You ever get that nagging feeling at the back of your mind that you've missed something important? Huh. Well, it was probably nothing. I mean, after all, what... Remains of the Day - Health - Emma Thompson - United States - Howards End http://www.newspond.com/story=3387533Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:39 GMT