http://www.EDGEftlauderdale.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2012 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:46 -0400 http://www.EDGEftlauderdale.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Technology/ftlauderdale http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133173 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=videos&sc3=&id=133173 What is the value of a Facebook "like" to an advertiser? CBS News business correspondent Rebecca Jarvis reports on how marketing on the social network can benefit a company. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133166 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133166 South Korean handset maker LG Electronics Inc. has upgraded its flagship smartphone model with a faster chip and a longer battery life, hoping to regain ground lost to more nimble rivals. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133165 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133165 The legal battle between gaming giants Activision Blizzard Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. is over, with the companies announcing they have settled a case that accused EA of improperly recruiting two executives. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133163 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133163 Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133122 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133122 Nokia has been bumped off its 14-year top spot as the world's largest cellphone company by Samsung, according to a British research firm. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133070 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133070 A HD camera went live on North America's tallest fall, allowing anyone with computer access to watch in stunning detail as shadows race across the towering granite monolith over which Yosemite Creek crashes in a series of plunges and cascades. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133069 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133069 Half of Americans think Facebook is a passing fad, according to the results of a new Associated Press-CNBC poll. And, in the run-up to the website's initial public offering of stock, half of Americans say the its expected asking price is too high. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133068 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133068 Look, no hands. Scooting about on what looks like a floating car seat is no sweat for anyone with Honda's new hands-free robotics technology. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133024 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133024 Canon Inc. is moving toward fully automating digital camera production in an effort to cut costs - a key change being played out across Japan, a world leader in robotics. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133023 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133023 Facebook is updating its data use policy in an attempt to give people more clarity on how the company uses information they share. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?133022 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133022 The U.S. Navy may hurt more dolphins and whales by using sonar and explosives in Hawaii and California under a more thorough analysis that reflects new research and covers naval activities in a wider area than previous studies. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132961 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132961 Finnish mobile game developer Rovio has announced it will launch a successor to its immensely popular wingless birds franchise "Angry Birds" in the next few months. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132960 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132960 Cash, coins and credit cards are so 20th Century. At least, that's the opinion of the electronics manufacturers, phone companies, banks and credit card issuers that expect cellphones to be the main way consumers pay for purchases in the future. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132959 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132959 Amazon.com announced Thursday that on June 19, the e-book editions of J.K. Rowling's seven Potter novels will become part of the Kindle service available to Amazon Prime subscribers. Members can download a book for free once a month. Amazon's library has Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132889 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=videos&sc3=&id=132889 NASA scientists are watching a group of "monster sunspots," that may kick up highly charged particles that bombard the Earth. Scott Pelley reports. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132888 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=videos&sc3=&id=132888 Announced nearly a year ago at Comic-Con International: San Diego, the Limited Edition Star Wars Xbox 360 bundle has finally hit store shelves. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132881 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132881 Foursquare is a social network that lets you tell friends and family where you are - whether it's a bar, a park or an airport. Through a smartphone app, you broadcast your whereabouts, or "check in" to those places. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132880 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132880 ABC and Yahoo will experiment on the season's last two episodes of "Revenge" with a smartphone and tablet application designed to encourage more people to watch television live. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132865 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132865 As online gaming has grown in popularity, gay teens may find themselves the victims of older cyber bullies. Like real-life bullying, the consequences can be dangerous. Parents need to know what's going on on their kids' computer screens. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/?132840 http://www.edgeftlauderdale.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132840 The orangutans at Miami's Jungle Island apparently are just like people when it comes to technology. The park is one of several zoos experimenting with computers and apes, letting its six orangutans use an iPad to communicate. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 EST