Yahoo! super-sizes e-mail spam monitoring

If you have a Yahoo!, Gmail, Hotmail – heck, ANY e-mail service for any period of time, then you know your address gets out there in the world of spammers and if you’re unlucky, you start receiving more spam than real e-mail in no time. So any effort on the part of e-mail providers to crack down on spam is always welcome. Yahoo!’s “anti-spam czar,” Mark Risher, outlined what the company’s doing to crack down on all the folks who offer you riches or a better sex life if you just send them money on the Yahoo!

Barack Obama’s Agenda for Technology in America

The White House web site has been updated now that Barack Obama is President of the United States and I found the Technology agenda page to be very interesting. You should check out what he has on the agenda for technology since we all follow it and work in the area. Right now it states that he will work to ensure the full and free exchange of information through an open Internet and use technology to create a more transparent and connected democracy. He also plans to encourage the deployment of modern communications infrastructure to improve America's competitiveness and employ technology to solve our nation's most pressing problems — including improving clean energy, healthcare costs, and public safety. It is worth a look if you haven't read about it before.

His initiatives include:

  • Support the principle of network neutrality
  • Encourage diversity in the ownership of broadcast media
  • To protect children, while at the same time preserving free speech
  • Strengthen privacy protections

Other Goals Include:

  • Deploy next-generation broadband
  • Promote R&D
  • Protect intellectual property
  • Invest in healthcare IT
  • Invest in green technology
  • Advance stem cell research

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Corsair Memory 128GB Solid State Drives Go On Sale

Images of an upcoming Solid State Drive (SSD) from Corsair Memory have leaked out to the web in the past day. It looks like Corsair is really close to announcing their first SSD series! The model number of the drive pictured below is said to be CMFSSD-128GBG1D and features maximum sequential read speeds of 90MB/s and maximum sequential write speeds of 70MB/s. The drive features a two year warranty and is for sale at NCIXUS for $335.79 USD right now. More features and specifications can be found in the forums by following the link below.Corsair Memory 128GB Solid State Drive

Corsair solid state disk drives set a new standard for reliability in desktop and notebook storage solutions. Corsair solid state disk drives utilize specially selected Samsung components to enable a life expectancy of over 100 years and OEM level compatibility and performance consistency. Unlike traditional mechanical hard disk drives, Corsair solid state disk drives have no moving parts. This results in faster system responsiveness, quieter operation and reduced overall system temperatures.

Qualcomm Acquires Handheld Graphics Assets from AMD

Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that Qualcomm has acquired certain graphics and multimedia technology assets, intellectual property and resources that were formerly the basis of AMDs handheld business. The acquisition enhances Qualcomms multimedia capabilities, allowing Qualcomm to strengthen its leadership position in delivering more advanced products that redefine next-generation mobile user experiences.

The two companies signed and closed a binding agreement on January 19, 2009, having already received required regulatory approvals. Cash consideration from Qualcomm to AMD, as part of the transaction, is $65 million, subject to adjustments for employee-related expenses and a holdback for certain customary indemnification obligations. Both AMD and Qualcomm are committed to a seamless transfer of business assets, as well as a smooth transition for employees.

Hardware RoundUp

Video:Samsung SyncMaster T240 24-inch LCD Monitor Review @ ModSynergy.comSamsung 2263DX 22″+7″ LCD Display System @ DreamWare ComputersSAPPHIRE ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E Video Card @ TestFreaks.comProcessors:AMD Phenom II X4 940 Processor @ iXBTMemory and Storage:Kingwin Big Drive RAID Enclosure Review @ Virtual-HideoutG.Skill Titan 256GB SSD @ bit-techDDR2 Memory Comparison Test @ InsideHWIntel X25-M SATA 80GB MLC SSD @ Benchmark ReviewsPower:BFG MX Series Power Supplies – 550W & 680W @ [H]Cases,